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    Maiz

    4.2 (359 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shawn C.

    I took a bite out of my taco and ended up pulling a very long hair out of my mouth. I know it wasn't mine because I'm bald. The food I had there wasn't great anyway and I threw away the rest of it.

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    Mindi D.

    Friendly service and great spot near time square with decent food Really great quesadilla! Would definitely go back!

    Cantarito  Bulldog margarita

    Food is overpriced for small portions The chips n salsa should be a complementary in EVERY mexican restaurant but they charge you for them $7 Service is bad i got drinks and the drink had barely alcohol they force you to buy food, so i got some empanada that were spicy and they didnt specify that the chicken is spicy. After we finished they force us to keep buyin more food if not we had to leave because supposedly they had more customers coming in. I dont recommend this spot!!

    Veggie Vegetarian Tacos (3)
    Lauren M.

    Maiz is a hidden gem amongst the chaos and bland food offerings of Midtown. A small little building, but Maiz has ample seating inside and cheerful decor. The staff are all extremely nice and fast. They have great vegetarian options and the prices are reasonable for midtown. Great for lunch when you're in the office. It's tranquil to sit inside or they're very fast if you're taking food to go. Skip Dos Toros and Chipotle, and come here instead.

    Man, listen... I walked into this place starving. I hadn't eaten all day, right? So my stomach is doing backflips, and I'm thinking, "Alright, let me get some birria tacos. Hit the spot." Tell me why these people brought out two tacos and asked for eighteen dollars. Eighteen dollars! For two tacos! I looked at the plate like, "Where is the rest of them? Did the chef eat the third one on the way out of the kitchen?!" That's not a meal, that's a sample. That is egregious. I'm 5'11", 192 pounds two tiny tacos isn't dinner, it's a light snack before the actual snack. So I think, "Alright, let me just drink my frustration away." I order a cocktail. I take a sip. Nothing. I take another sip. Nothing. Man, that drink had so little alcohol in it, I think the bartender just waved the bottle of tequila over the glass and called it a day.

    Honor G.

    Pros Decent food Friendly staff Hidden gem $5 margaritas Close to trains Yummy margaritas flavor $5 margaritas all day Cons Weak margaritas No bar seating

    Christine M.

    We ordered the chicken quesadilla , steak nachos. And steak tacos. They have a 5 all day happy hour that includes margaritas, sangria and beers The food was good , the drinks are basic the service is a little show because they have one waiter and the place gets packed quickly. The bill comes and you are handed a pad. It's confusing because they don't tell you the tip is already included. All in all a cool spot to grab a drink and apps in the area. I can't speak to it authenticity.

    Shark Attack
    David J.

    Maiz is an authentic Mexican restaurant with $5 margaritas and $4 shots all day so I had to make my way down. The restaurant great aesthetic that scream authentic.The food was very good. I throughly enjoyed the steak nachos. The Molcajate Maiz had chicken steak jumbo shrimp chorizo and fried cheese. This dish is intended for 2 ppl. The service was excellent, the staff was very friendly and prompt.

    Shrimp tacos
    Nelle W.

    Who doesn't love happy hour? This place has it all day! The waiters were friendly the food was delicious, the drinks kept coming & vibe was cool. My new favorite place to be lol

    Me and Kittaaaaa
    Keittisha W.

    We had a good time, food was ok and frozen Margeritas bag ready, bland but the sangria was good. The place is small, good for an afterwork, drinks and a bit to eat. The drinks are small and that's what they're $5. Nachos are good but have to pay $4 for guac. It's a cute lil spot for just a quick bite n drink. Overall, I give it 3***'s If them drinks n guacamole was poppin so would have your score!!!!. Service was good because the food is right there and so are the servers, dish handlers....clean spot very important.

    Chips and Guacamoleand

    The food and service here is great. We went closer to the opening time and were immediately greeted by a friendly server. The restaurant is pretty cozy and they have an all day happy hour menu with $5-$6 margs and $4 shots. We tried the blue corn and flour tacos, empanadas & guacamole. The guac was probably one of our favorites. I would highly recommend dropping in if you find yourself near Times Square or just looking for a good meal.

    Vegetables fajitas
    Jada C.

    Such an amazing spot with really good deals with their happy hour and $5 daily Margarita. Unfortunately, as a diabetic, you cannot enjoy the Margarita without so much sugar, because it's pre-made, but ask. Food and service is really nice enjoyed my time. Loved the nachos and fajitas !!

    Carnitas nachos
    Yajaira G.

    Great place , location , and staff . Right in the center on all . Happy hour is great and staff is excellent and friendly

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    10 years ago

    Had the pleasure of stopping by this new place during the week. Shredded chicken naked bowl burrito was amazing. Can't wait to go back.

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    10 years ago

    Best Mexican food ever ! Bye bye chipotle ! The soup was great! The corn is amazing! Everything was fresh! Can't get any better

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    8 years ago

    Stopped for a quick breakfast and it did not disappoint. Tortillas were fresh and they had 4 good salsa choices.

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    8 years ago

    My Burrito w chorizo was great! The customer service team was helpful with my decision on what to eat.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious. Just so delicious. Seasoned food. So much better than chipotle and essentially the same concept.

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    9 years ago

    Solid spot for lunch when I'm working in Times Square. Good amount of food for the money too.

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    9 years ago

    We got two quesadillas delivered and they were seriously DELICIOUS. it came with plenty of salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

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    9 years ago

    Awesome food, I get it 2-3 times a week. I would much rather have Blue Maiz than Chipotle any day.

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    9 years ago

    Very fresh. Tacos were filled with a good amount of meat, not at all skimpy. Toppings were all fresh and good selection.

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    10 years ago

    Like Qdoba, but better! Good meat selections, fresh toppings, clean, nice employees.

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    9 years ago

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    9 years ago

    Very good burrito shop with friendly staff. Busy part of town, great for a quick bit.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent food. Large portions. Went here on Friday for a quick dinner and enjoyed it so much, I had to return on Sunday for lunch.

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    10 years ago

    Great portion size for the price. I had the naked burrito with shredded chicken, it was very tasty and fresh.

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    10 years ago

    Delicious food, great atmosphere. Service was exceptionally great. Looking forward to coming back

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    What are they're happy hour hours?

    Happy hr is all day...on Margaritas and Beers

    What are the prices? and are they accessible Thks

    It is accessible. The prices start about $8 and up. They have smaller things that are less. Their site usually has the price.

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