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    Hector S.

    Maize has fun drinks and has a somewhat convenient location. Right next to the public parking lot and the train station. However, the food is overpriced and many of the dishes missed the mark for me. The chicken in the empanadas was very dry and I couldn't really taste the bacon. The croquettes were good which made up for the empanadas. Unfortunately, the chicken tacos had the same dry chicken as the empanadas. The sauce that came with the tacos made the dish. The roasted chicken was better than the chicken in the tacos and empanadas. By the time I got to the entree I was already disappointed. This place seems like a good spot for drinks but not so much for the food in my opinion.

    Tamarind sticky duck breast
    Maria C.

    Had a good first visit here! The staff was attentive and nice - our bartender recommended an entree from the seasonal menu while we were waiting for our table at the bar. Our dishes were cleared quickly after finishing up and they came around a few times checking on any drink top ups. There was a small mix-up from the kitchen on one of our dishes, the carrot tacos (not pictured) but, the servers apologized profusely and allowed us to keep the appetizer they cooked by mistake to try and compensate. The duck breast dish was a good call from the bartender as it was flavorful and tender. The risotto it came with was creamy and delicious. We also ordered a smattering of appetizers including a tasty guac and an order of Epazote esquites corn that ended up being my favorite. I wasn't as into the maize fries, as they were a bit too doughy for me and did not include enough sauce, in my opinion. The location is a bit unique, with the façade being the historic Westfield train station. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Because of this you're close to the actual Westfield NJ Transit station, so close you can see some of the commuters as they are exiting trains, but there's very little noise or distraction when trains come and go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is surprisingly cozy for being a medium-sized venue and beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall not a perfect visit, but I think if I return it'd be for the duck breast!

    Tacos, tuna aqua chile in center, salsa and chips app.
    Kathy M.

    Nestled right at the train station of Westfield. We came here for tacos and cocktails on a Tuesday night and we enjoyed our time here. I had the grouper and the chicken tinga. Both were good, but also on the smaller side per serving. We also had the side of elote which was a good portion and flavorful/ the corn kernels were toasted as well. Also had the tuna aguachile app which I think was my favorite dish for the night. It had a bite to it and it was a generous serving, easy for 2 to share. My friend had the Coca Cola Negroni which she enjoyed and I had the cubam cartel which was more sparkly and tart/sweet side. The corn ice cream dessert was good! I'd like to taste more of the corn but it did the job! We were seen on time, restrooms are clean and service was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dressy/casual, casual and relaxed atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Public parking. Would recommend!

    Interior
    Antoinette S.

    We stopped by for dinner on a rainy Saturday evening. Was running 15 mins late n informed restaurant . But when we got there we had to wait for another 30-45 mins. The girls in the front had no clue n were not bothered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint rustic restaurant in the Westfield train station.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finding Parking can be a lil hard on a Saturday evening but we were lucky as someone was leaving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After 30-45 mins we were sat at our table w view of trains pulling in n out of station.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the soup -hot honey kabocha pazale soup - w beans cabbage avocado chile crisped rice. It was different but delicious n hot for cold rainy night. Also had the classic guacamole which was good. For entrees we had the guava bbq beef brisket , crabmeat tostada n whole branzino adobo. The crab meat tostada was different n tasted v good w generous amount of lump crab meat , caramelized onion butter aioli pickled onions pepper n cucumber. Very refreshing, the guava bbq beef brisket was moist n flavorful. The branzino was different but tasted good w herbed salad, chimichurri aioli n poblano lime creama. We topped our meal w tres leche n sweet corn ice cream . They were ok. Thank u for a great meal. Gave 4* cos we had to wait to be seated for 30-45 mins w the front desk who didn't care . Sorry.

    Eggplant Rellenos
    Mary K.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant inside a restored train station -- the setting is definitely the highlight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was friendly, but service was slow for both food and drinks. The salsa trio was solid, but the guacamole could've been more flavorful. The eggplant rellenos was filling and seasoned well. Cocktails were also hit or miss; was happier with an off menu spicy mezcal margarita vs. the speciality cocktail options. Parking was easy and free on the weekend; not sure how it would be during the week.

    Tinga taco (middle), Guava BBQ Brisket taco (left), Cornmeal Fried Grouper taco (right)
    Cat C.

    Went for dinner on Tuesday with a friend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed the ambiance of the old station and the service was prompt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started off with the Drama Queen cocktail, which was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. The nachos with pulled pork were delicious, although expensive. We really came for the $6 mix and match tacos they offer on Tuesdays. I enjoyed the Guava BBQ taco the most! The meat was tender and flavorful. I definitely recommend going on Tuesday and taking advantage of the taco deal. Otherwise, expect an expensive dinner.

    Nachos with Chicken
    Michael R.

    This is my second time at Maize, and it's a solid date spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good ambiance and the staff is friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is good too, but way overpriced unfortunately. My wife loved the duck and I loved the nachos. The empanadas were definitely not worth it and our cocktails were pretty mid as well. Service at the bar is also slow. Would recommend this spot if you haven't been, bur definitely not a spot I will be going to regularly due to the prices

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    Joao L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a nice dinner at Maize in Westfield and it definitely delivered on flavor and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We kicked things off with a couple of margaritas that were really well made, balanced, refreshing, and strong enough to start the night right. To start, we shared the ceviche and nachos, both excellent. The ceviche was fresh and bright, and the nachos were layered with flavor without being overloaded. For mains, my wife had the shrimp tacos, which were flavorful and well-portioned. I went with the beer tacos, which were good,maybe not mind blowing, but solid and satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, Maize is a pretty decent spot. Good vibes, tasty food, and great drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Worth checking out if you're in the area and in the mood for Mexican-inspired dishes with a fun twist.

    Taco with side of rice
    Melissa G.

    The service has always been pretty good, a little slower when they are very busy. The drinks are overpriced considering they fill them with a lot of ice, not worth the cost. Food was very good, I have tried their tacos and an order of a side of rice. I would go back again for the food. They do get busy so I would recommend a reservation if you want a table, or sit at the bar if you don't have a reservation

    Tuna ... very spicy
    Maria V.

    I was really excited to try this place. I made reservations for 2 at 6 pm Parking was pretty easy to my surprise We were seated right away . Was surprised how packed the bar area was at 6pm. A lil chilly seating in the area around the windows - I would bring a sweater or something warm especially in the winter. Our waiter was friendly and attentive We tried the nachos with Manchego cheese and brisket and it was pretty good! We also tried another appetizer which I forgot the name bit it was Tuna tartare but spicy. Not bad but not my favorite . We also split a serving of Guava BBQ tacos which were yummy and a side of Brussel sprouts which I loved . After that we were full- no room for entrees or dessert The only thing disappointing was the cocktails . We did not love them at all. I tried a signature cocktail and then a standard one . If I ever came back to try other food options- I will opt to get a glass of wine

    Aztec Negroni + Drama Queen
    Annie C.

    I'd been anxiously awaiting trying out Maize since I saw their Instagram before their opening. Worth the wait! Went for dinner on a Wednesday and it was consistently crowded (I made a reservation). Even prettier than the photos, they did an amazing job restoring the historic train station building. Started with the Drama Queen cocktail - refreshing blend of sweet lychee vodka and Smokey mezcal (my favorite!) shared a few items - the Nachos with Manchego Queso (added brisket) , octopus Al pastor, shrimp tacos. Everything was cooked well and seasoned and presented beautifully. But the real star was the brussel sprouts - the hot honey and salsa marinade made these an 11/10 - I could eat a bowl of these as my whole meal! A little pricey, but overall worth it. Will return to try their brunch!

    Amy S.

    Good drinks , need reservations but they intend to rush you when you're dinning in. Food are such small plates. My appetizer came out warm but main course side fries plus tacos were neutral not warm meat inside of the tacos. They need more vegetarian options. For the plate size pricing is a lot.

    Croquettes
    Ritesh S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Maize Cocina & Cocktails, housed in the beautifully restored historic Westfield train station, offers a sophisticated, high-energy dining experience, even when packed on a busy Saturday night, where a last-minute reservation landed us in the cozy back seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Despite the rush, the service remained attentive and prompt, perfectly complementing the creative drink menu and its expertly mixed craft cocktails. The globally inspired Mexican fusion food menu impressed right from the appetizers, which included excellent croquettes and standout nachos, before delivering inventive entrees; the vegetarian options were particularly strong, highlighted by flavorful veggie tacos and a sophisticated eggplant relleno, alongside a well-executed fish entree. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, Maize successfully delivers on its promise of combining unique ambiance with refined cuisine and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    BLT Sandwich. The bacon was thick! I highly recommend this.
    BLT Sandwich. The bacon was thick! I highly recommend this.
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