[[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. read more

Maize Cocina And Cocktails - Eggplant Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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. read more

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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 read more

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[[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. read more

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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 read more

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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 read more

Maize Cocina And Cocktails - Taco with side of rice - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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! read more

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[[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]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in the original Westfield train station, this restaurant is fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend the steak tartare and Maize gem salad. So much flavor!! read more

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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. read more

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Piggybacking on robs review, I had a similar experience with one of the female bartender, I couldn't hear what her name was since the music was loud but I believe It was Viv. brows low, flat face effect and unpleasant smile was rude. I ordered a long island ice tea during the FIFA World Cup week. The drink tasted very watered down. I notice she did not wash her hands while making the drinks. It also turned out she gave a male acquaintance a yeast infection. Bad attitude and also unhygienic read more

Inspired food and cocktails in a stunning space. We sat at the bar as all tables were already reserved. Great and attentive service. Loved trying cocktails from their custom list. Started with chips and three salsas and tasty Brussels Sprouts. Two of us had tacos, chicken and grouper. One had an amazing salad, the other a chicken main. Beautiful plating and flavors. Cheers. read more

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Drinks were very good! Mojito was very good! The steak and fries great! and the grouper taco was very very good! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

This is quickly becoming a go-to for me, I was pleasantly surprised to find it was ladies' night on Thursday and they had half-off cocktails. The Drama Queen cocktail (lychee vodka) and spicy margarita were both great. The guac was really fresh, and my friend raved about the eggplant main- it had a nice smoky flavor. I had the black garlic sea bass, which was well balanced- the plantains were sweet, the slaw added the perfect crunch, and every component worked together to create a delicious dish. The only downside was the chocoflan dessert. It had more of a cheesecake texture than traditional flan and didn't capture the flan consistency we expected. A bit of a letdown to end an otherwise fantastic meal. Still, we'll definitely be back for the drinks and mains! + adding that since my last visit I've had the Mexican cola old fashioned, and carajillo (espresso based) and both were really great. The avocado burrata toast for brunch was a good option but the bread was hard to cut through (maybe a sharper knife would be better for this dish). I would get it again. Unfortunately my friend gave the bloody Maria shrimp ceviche 2 stars, he wasn't a fan. read more

Overall very good meal with a few misses but mostly very good and will go back again. We started with the Crabmeat Tostada which was very crispy with a generous portion of well seasoned crabmeat served with spicy, tangy tomato-based pearls they call valentina caviar. I recommend it. The Skirt steak & Maize fries entree was excellent. The steak was tender, cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The maize fries were unique and crispy. The Guava BBQ Beef Brisket taco were a disappointment. Unfortunately, not all the beef was tender, as there were some pieces of the shredded beef that was too dry. Also, the guava did not come through in the bbq sauce. It was a typical tangy sweet sauce, not exciting. The two soft mini totillas came with a spicy dipping sauce that was very good. The Bruleed Rice Pudding was also very interesting with strawberries and pumpkin seeds. The bruleed sugar on top added the sweetness and texture rice pudding needs. That one was a win. We also tried the Sweet Corn Ice Cream, which was unique. It is served with some blueberry compote which it does need. The ice cream was good, but needed to be slightly sweeter. I added some cracked bruleed sugar shards from the rice pudding on top of the ice cream and that elevated the sweetness they way I wanted. Next time I'll try the churros. A little pricy at $117 before tax and tip for 2 of us, but the service was good and they are clearly trying to serve thoughtful dishes that are enjoyable. read more

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I really wanted to love this place as its hard to find good Mexican food in the area. I will give credit where credit is due, the server was attentive and kind which we appreciated. The main bar room has a stunning chandelier I wish we got to ate in there! The nachos were not bad, but they were not anything special. The concha sandwich made me think of my time in Mexico city bit I found the concha itself to be a bit too dry. Lastly, I didn't like the waffles. Even with syrup, they did not taste good. Inside was also big corn chunks, which wasn't very appealing to look at it. read more

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Awful would be a compliment. Bartenders literally looked anywhere but at customers wanting a drink. Tons of money "left on the bar." As if they were doing you a favor waiting on you. Manager-in his pink jacket- blissfully ignorant of his business & (likely) life in general. The male bartenders were hustling while the 2 females texted & glared angrily at customers who could have been. This place is a don't- unless you're John Taffer looking for the biggest zeroes in the business to balance out the Veterans posts where he needs to be nice.. Even attractive females couldn't get away with acting like these girls...stay away. Far, far away. read more

The food was delicious. The service staff was very helpful and working really hard. The restaurant is nicely appointed, but can be a little noisy. The only downside for me is that keto options were limited if any all. Also, you can subtract from a dish, but there are no substitutions or additions. But, like I said, it was really good food. Oh yeah, no coffee, only espresso. read more

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Maize is AMAZING! The food never fails to delight and the staff are so friendly and accommodating in every way! I highly recommend this restaurant after a long day in NYC! read more

Went for brunch. Empanadas and drinks were amazing. Guacamole lacked something...garlic maybe? Chips were stale but I'd try again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great decor and vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service attentive. read more

Maize Cocina And Cocktails - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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This review is a bit tough. I came on a Wednesday to celebrate my anniversary with friends and family. We had a 5pm resy and while parking we got a call at 5:05 asking if we are showing up. I let them know yes and was confused at the quick call. When I got to the hostess and she had our menus it was 5:09 and she let me know I needed to be done by 640. It was just an awkward start to the evening considering the immediate rush. I didn't think we would be extra long, but it was a celebratory dinner. Noted within my reservation, but regardless I felt the rush the entire meal. Now I will say we had friends show up late but we ordered fast and did the bare bones because we received very rushed energy from the server that turned everyone completely off. This could easily have been a huge dinner. We decided on ordering as little as possible because we just felt like they wanted us out to flip the table. Most of the food we enjoyed for the most part. We really couldn't explore it much. I will say we all enjoyed the Brussels and the ceviche was just ok. We didn't feel like it would be enjoyable to have dessert and left. Overall between the gruff service and the loud boomer music we left within just an hour. I personally don't think I'd return to spend money here due to the service specifically. read more

Maize Cocina And Cocktails - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

what a great addition to westfield! a beautiful train station turned into a restaurant. it is absoutly stunning with a huge bar and seating areas. You have to make a reservation for seating but its pretty simple. The service is great and everyone is very friendly. The food is amazing, the menu has many different options (Vegan and vegetarian). I had the eggplant dish and it was fabulous, so fresh and tasty. The drinks were also really good, can't wait to come back again and try other items on the menu (and brunch!) read more

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So my buddy Seth, who works there, told me about this place and I just had to try it out. Very nice clean and fresh feeling atmosphere. We made reservations for high top but were seated in dining. The dining area was nice but we like high top bar vibes haha. Our hostess kindly moved us. Drinks: The Beth - haiken lychee vodka, union mezcal, soursop, hibiscus, lemon juice Hi-May-Ca - caravedo acholado, hibiscus syrup, banana, lime, egg white We liked the drinks but realized we really aren't into mezcal as much haha, which is ok! The Hi-may-ca was tasty, I do like me some pisco. The flavors were interesting with the banana. Appetizers: Octopus Al Pastor - pineapple puree, roasted plantains I COULD EAT THIS DISH OVER AND OVER (drooling). I hope this could be a keeper on the menu. The octopus was so soft, every bite was delightful. Black Garlic Aguachile Scallop Crudo - with sesame seed, pickled onion and corn husk charcoal First off, the scallops melted in our mouths. This dish was good but there was a seasoning on there that was a bit overpowering for us. Delicious! But maybe a little strong in that particular seasoning. Just needed something else to balance that out I feel. But overall delicious, amazing portion too so thank you! Sides: Brussel Sprouts - hot honey salsa macha queso fresco I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE EVERYDAY. Honestly, not much to say other than it's a MUST side. Tacos: Chorizo Spiced Shrimp - avocado, salsa criollo, crema So you get 2 tacos and two shrimps on each. They are nice plum shrimps though. Very enjoyable bites. I add the salsa on top which made each bite nice and spicy. Guava BBQ Brisket - curtido, aged manchego, tajin This is a very special taco. I took a bite and said out loud "wow." Mouthwatering, I didn't want that experience to end, to be honest. Whoever thought of the guava, perfection! Dessert: Now I told my friend if they have flan, I have to try it. However, I think our server said it was a chocolate flan? But I completely forgot about it the moment they said CORN ICE CREAM. Like what?! Yes, I have to try. It was served with blueberries and graham like crumble on top. I've never had anything like that and it was scrumptious indeed! Honestly, the ice cream alone without the blueberries was also just sooo good. Can I bring a tub home? Hahaha I think my only "negative" remarks would be our drinks seemed to take a while to get and all our food came out at once which was overwhelming but I am also not sure if that was something maybe we should have mentioned to bring one at a time? For a soft opening, it was beautiful, delightful. Everyone was super kind. They even pulled another empty high top table for us to put all our food haha, we felt bad but that was really thoughtful. Good luck to you guys! I will be spreading the word and will see you again! read more

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We had a great time at Maize tonight. Made a reservation on Resy and the hostess took us in right away. We were greeted by our server Yohann who was very nice and informative. He explained a special sangria that's not on the menu and told us about several items we asked him about. We ended up ordering the nachos for an appetizer, the chipotle glazed salmon, and a special of chicken Milanese. Everything was very good and we didn't have anything left over to take home. The only negative thing I'd have to say is that it was quite obvious that there was a manager and I believe the owner floating around our area and no one table touched. The area we were sitting in wasn't even busy at the time. Being that they have only been open for like 2/3 weeks now you'd think that they'd want to make an impression. Other than that and they are a little pricey, everything else was great. read more

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We've come here for brunch before and the service and food is 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Today after our date night we decided to come in for cocktails. I wasn't disappointed-- great service great drinks great ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Maize Cocina And Cocktails - Drama queen Brix - Mexican Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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I was so excited to try this spot but I was very underwhelmed. Let me start by saying the cocktails were delicious! We had the Manhattan, Negroni, Old Fashioned, and Cornstar Martini and they were all great. Our waiter was attentive, though it felt like they were a bit understaffed and seemed to have 1 bartender making all drinks for the restaurant plus for the bar area. The guacamole was pretty good but I've made it just as good at home. I will say it was very onion heavy for a guac. The tacos came out cold and the meat (I got chicken, husband got brisket) was a bit dry. The guava bbq sauce and the tortillas were very good though. The Maize Fries were crispy and tasty and the best bite of the meal for me. I got the chocoflan for birthday dessert and it was a no. Both the flan and cake were heavy and dense and the cake tasted almost stale. It may be that it was kept too cold. The vibe in there is very nice but I was definitely a little surprised that we were sat at the very last table next to the bathroom and bussing area for a birthday dinner. It looks like all the 2 tops are on that side and we just got unlucky with that being the open table. Overall, I hope some of this is just new restaurant growing pains. It's a great location but for those prices, they definitely need to fix the quality and service issues. read more

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Nice ambiance but everything is expensive and the portions are small. I would only come back for drinks at the bar.

Absolutely amazing dinner and friendly staff. Highly recommend!! bartenders were personable which you can't find anymore!!

The service, food, and drinks are always so good. I love their crudo and the special Tuna tostada they had for Valentines day. My favorite drink to get there is their Margarita with a tajin rim. So good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Additionally I think that the bar area is really cute with a great vibe and perfect spot for a date or dinner and drinks with your friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere and food was top notch. Highly recommend[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. And I will be back with a bunch of friends to split the apps. Guacamole and chips were delicious. Super small portion. Like super small. But delicious. It's hard to split even with your husband that's how small it is. The maize margarita was delicious. I had 3 of them:). You only live once. They are $17 a piece so if you're watching your wallet be careful. My only snag was that my mole chicken was really dry. And since the raw chicken is marinated in the mole sauce you can't get a side of mole to dip it in. In my head was going to come smothered in mole like other Mexican restaurants. I'm a giant mole junky so it was kinda disappointing. But it won't stop me from going back again. I really enjoyed it there. And my husband likes his steaks disgustingly raw and it came out perfectly. That almost never happens. So if you're a steak fan, your temperate should be perfect like ours was. read more

So we found this restaurant on Instagram and it has been something that's been on our list for a long time to attend to. We got in at 7 PM on a Friday and we were quickly seated. The restaurant was packed and our service was very nice. The drinks were good definitely strong and require a little bit of stirring, but overall very tasty. We had the nachos to start. Those were very good even though they vegetarian it was. large portion. However, for the dinner, my husband got the shredded pork, and I got the shrimp tacos and honestly left little bit to be desired. We also got a side of the corn and again little to be desired. The churros we were really looking forward to, but they honestly tasted stale. I really wanted to like this place a lot, but I think that they have such a big following on Instagram that the food is lacking a little bit but definitely has the potential to be really great restaurant read more

My family and I went to Maize for my birthday (on my literal birthday). Scored a 6 person reservation day-of thanks to Resy's notifications. What an amazing space! Maize is truly beautiful and a wonderful addition to downtown Westfield. I hope it thrives! The menu is very fairly priced (with one exception, which I'll detail in a bit), approachable and the food delicious. The restaurant is very accommodating to children's' tastes. I highly recommend the guacamole and shrimp ceviche to start. Maize does a a few opportunities for improvement - 1) sodas are priced extremely highly at over $5/glass. 2) it would be nice if you could mix and match tacos. 3) there is no drip coffee offered with dessert - espresso or bust - this can be easily remedied. 4) the dessert menu is very limited and they felt like an after thought for such a nice restaurant. The desserts were just okay but nothing like our dinner. The tres leches cake was overly sweet, and the sweet corn dessert was overpowered by corn flavor for our palates. All that said, we'll return. If drip coffee was offered it would be 5 stars imho! Welcome to Bestfield, Maize. read more

The service was great and the martinis were good but with the exception of the octopus, the food was underwhelming. Our kale salad was drenched in a vinegary dressing, the shrimp tacos were boring and the pulled pork was not very tasty nor did it have enough pulled pork in it. We were disappointed considering the hype. We would return once more to check out other items on the menu. read more