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Popped into Maiz since it was one of the few locations still open when we arrived. It's a small space with very limited seating. Coming from TX, we were somewhat skeptical of trying a taco joint in WA, but boy were we wrong! This place makes its own tortillas from fresh corn that they source from quality suppliers. The tamales are large that 2 were plenty for a meal. We tried their specialty coffee that uses corn as the base and it was delicious. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Would love to go back next time we're in the area!
Sadly disappointed by how much the quality deteriorated. The delicious, flavorful tacos I remember eating here in the past were sadly replaced by tacos with dry, tough meat. Idk if they are trying to do low-carb or what, but it didn't seem like there was any fatty goodness in any of the 3 tacos I ordered. Birria, carnitas, and pork pastor - none of them were juicy or flavorful. The tacos were only meat and radishes. No onion or cilantro. One of the unique aspects of this place is that they make authentic corn tortillas made from 100% heirloom corn sourced from small farms. However, today the tortillas were dry and tough at the edges. All in all, quite a disappointment. I feel bad to have recommended several friends to come here for their amazing tacos - not sure when the quality became so poor.
Decided to stop by to grab a quick bite while out exploring Pike Place Market. It's a very small space, very simple but with fun decor and limited seating. Service was quick and staff were friendly. The tamale was delicious, the heirloom masa really does make a difference and the meat was very flavorful. Would definitely recommend stopping by
This store is right next to the Starbucks in Pike place, so it's easy to miss behind the giant Starbucks line. But this is actually a great store with particularly unique tortillas. They nixtamalize their flour in house and you can definitely taste the difference in the tortillas. Coming from LA I've had my fair share of great tacos. But these are almost as good. While the tortillas are clearly the star, their meats are quite decent too. Though not as tender as I would have liked, the seasoning and toppings were spot on and the salsa was great. If the meat was a little bit better, I would have given it 5 stars, but there is still room to improve. If you're in visiting pike place and looking for really authentic Mexican food, this is definitely the place. It's a small little store without too much room to eat in store, but there is so much public area nearby to eat. I recommend taking out and watching the waterfront from the park.
Food is so good! Menu could use some descriptions for those of us less familiar with items like tlacoyo or gorditas and prices were a bit high but we really enjoyed our quick lunch here.
Didn't try too much from here because I was pretty full but I got the Jamaica Auga Fresca which was pretty good! Kind of like sweeter cranberry juice. The staff were super friendly and welcoming! Place was pretty packed. Limited indoor seating, more of a take out place. The decor was beautiful and their tiles are hilarious. Chill vibes and music playing in the restraint.
O. M. G. Their Beef Ranchero taco was, hands down, THE best taco I've had EVER in the US. As the kids today say, "Period." The flavors, fresh ingredients, perfect blend of textures - ¡excelente! The gentleman who took my order said their tacos were most popular (I was deciding between tacos and gorditas), so I went with that. Had the steak ranchero and chicken tacos. Tender, flavorful shredded beef in the handmade, perfectly sized for hand-holding tortilla was everything I needed for my rumbling stomach. Chicken was good as well, but not life changing like the steak, haha. I still want to try the gorditas, but I can't guarantee I won't just get 3 steak rancheros next time, lol. All the employees were kind and welcoming. Restaurant was decorated nicely - honoring Mexican culture. And it took no more than 5 minutes - if that - to get my 2 tacos. Thank you, Maiz, for bringing an authentic Taste of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest!!
Right next door to the original Starbucks, this place has much better coffee plus a shorter line. Order maiz coffee, or latte Ingles for regular milk. Great service! Great place to rest your feet while sipping coffee.
I was looking for a little pick me up caffeine drink when I came across this spot. It was cute and colorful and instantly caught my eye. Once inside, the staff greeted us right away and were very nice and welcoming. I decided to try the iced horchata latte which is actually made with horchata and then they add a espresso shot, as opposed to most places that do a syrup, yuck. This was the absolute best horchata latte, great quality espresso and drink overall. I will be dreaming about it for days, highly recommend it!
Heirloom corn lime and salt makes for a nice clean tortilla. Six dollars for six pack or $10 for a 12 pack. However, I went to pay and they charge me $7.50 for a six pack. I asked about that and they said it was taxes which doesn't make sense that would've been $6.60 approximately. When I printed the receipt, it showed a 15% service charge. Totally support taking care of their staff but they really need to put that information upfront. The manager came by and pointed to a small sign on the credit card machine that I think maybe says something about it, but I could not read it . It was tiny, and the staff seemed to not be aware of it and misinformed. They really need to improve their communication and signage They don't have any other food options - if you're plant based but they said, maybe their other location does. please improve this communication Consider a vegan pozole option.
SO GOOD! love the local ingredients and LOVE the flavor! i got the shrimp ceviche on tostadas (2 per order, for $20). they were loaded, lots of fresh pieces of shrimp, lots of fresh crisp veggies, it was flavorful, limey, the tostadas had a wonderful crunch. i got the hot sauce on the side and it was definitely hot but also very flavorful! definitely a messy eat, but just gotta embrace it! service was kind and they answered my questions! got my food really quick too. a bit pricey but tastes so good so i will be back to try their tacos/other menu items! theres several bar seats in the restaurant, but i definitely recommend crossing the street and sitting on the waterfront walkway!
First time here, we only ordered drinks. We got a hot champurrado & an iced horchata latte. Champurrado - not too sweet, flavor is very rich on the chocolate, it's like a hot chocolate but it was good. Horchata latte - really well balanced with the cinnamon and espresso. A good combination, I thought the espresso would overpower the flavor but it doesn't & I thought it would be overly sweet but it's not, it's perfect. We didn't get to try their food but we will definitely be going back to try it. They are located on the same strip as the first Starbucks in pike place so if you want to try something new I would check them out! Service was great, wonderful people!
AUTHENTIC!! We just had tacos - shredddd chicken and carnitas. Side of beans. The tortillas were home made. Amazing. The tamales were going to be ready in two hours so we are going to try and go back. Not a lot of stools. We stood up and ate. That was fine! I also had a hibiscus drink. Perfect as non-carbonated and natural and not sweet. read more
Delicious tacos that will satisfy your taco cravings! We ordered the birria, pork pastor and carnitas tacos and all were delicious. Our favorite was the birria and we especially appreciated the green salsa and toppings. Given that they use heirloom corn, I expected the tortillas to be better than they were..not bad just not at the level that I have come to expect from a tortillería. Limited seating available inside. read more
4 months ago
Service was friendly. Place is tiny. Prices are expensive! It's located right next to the original Starbucks, right across pike market place. Esquites were good. The tacos were ok read more
Popped into Maiz since it was one of the few locations still open when we arrived. It's a small space with very limited seating. Coming from TX, we were somewhat skeptical of trying a taco joint in WA, but boy were we wrong! This place makes its own tortillas from fresh corn that they source from quality suppliers. The tamales are large that 2 were plenty for a meal. We tried their specialty coffee that uses corn as the base and it was delicious. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Would love to go back next time we're in the area! read more
Sadly disappointed by how much the quality deteriorated. The delicious, flavorful tacos I remember eating here in the past were sadly replaced by tacos with dry, tough meat. Idk if they are trying to do low-carb or what, but it didn't seem like there was any fatty goodness in any of the 3 tacos I ordered. Birria, carnitas, and pork pastor - none of them were juicy or flavorful. The tacos were only meat and radishes. No onion or cilantro. One of the unique aspects of this place is that they make authentic corn tortillas made from 100% heirloom corn sourced from small farms. However, today the tortillas were dry and tough at the edges. All in all, quite a disappointment. I feel bad to have recommended several friends to come here for their amazing tacos - not sure when the quality became so poor. read more
4 months ago
Decided to stop by to grab a quick bite while out exploring Pike Place Market. It's a very small space, very simple but with fun decor and limited seating. Service was quick and staff were friendly. The tamale was delicious, the heirloom masa really does make a difference and the meat was very flavorful. Would definitely recommend stopping by read more
This store is right next to the Starbucks in Pike place, so it's easy to miss behind the giant Starbucks line. But this is actually a great store with particularly unique tortillas. They nixtamalize their flour in house and you can definitely taste the difference in the tortillas. Coming from LA I've had my fair share of great tacos. But these are almost as good. While the tortillas are clearly the star, their meats are quite decent too. Though not as tender as I would have liked, the seasoning and toppings were spot on and the salsa was great. If the meat was a little bit better, I would have given it 5 stars, but there is still room to improve. If you're in visiting pike place and looking for really authentic Mexican food, this is definitely the place. It's a small little store without too much room to eat in store, but there is so much public area nearby to eat. I recommend taking out and watching the waterfront from the park. read more
13 days ago
2 months ago
Food is so good! Menu could use some descriptions for those of us less familiar with items like tlacoyo or gorditas and prices were a bit high but we really enjoyed our quick lunch here. read more
Didn't try too much from here because I was pretty full but I got the Jamaica Auga Fresca which was pretty good! Kind of like sweeter cranberry juice. The staff were super friendly and welcoming! Place was pretty packed. Limited indoor seating, more of a take out place. The decor was beautiful and their tiles are hilarious. Chill vibes and music playing in the restraint. read more
O. M. G. Their Beef Ranchero taco was, hands down, THE best taco I've had EVER in the US. As the kids today say, "Period." The flavors, fresh ingredients, perfect blend of textures - ¡excelente! The gentleman who took my order said their tacos were most popular (I was deciding between tacos and gorditas), so I went with that. Had the steak ranchero and chicken tacos. Tender, flavorful shredded beef in the handmade, perfectly sized for hand-holding tortilla was everything I needed for my rumbling stomach. Chicken was good as well, but not life changing like the steak, haha. I still want to try the gorditas, but I can't guarantee I won't just get 3 steak rancheros next time, lol. All the employees were kind and welcoming. Restaurant was decorated nicely - honoring Mexican culture. And it took no more than 5 minutes - if that - to get my 2 tacos. Thank you, Maiz, for bringing an authentic Taste of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest!! read more
I was looking for a little pick me up caffeine drink when I came across this spot. It was cute and colorful and instantly caught my eye. Once inside, the staff greeted us right away and were very nice and welcoming. I decided to try the iced horchata latte which is actually made with horchata and then they add a espresso shot, as opposed to most places that do a syrup, yuck. This was the absolute best horchata latte, great quality espresso and drink overall. I will be dreaming about it for days, highly recommend it! read more
Heirloom corn lime and salt makes for a nice clean tortilla. Six dollars for six pack or $10 for a 12 pack. However, I went to pay and they charge me $7.50 for a six pack. I asked about that and they said it was taxes which doesn't make sense that would've been $6.60 approximately. When I printed the receipt, it showed a 15% service charge. Totally support taking care of their staff but they really need to put that information upfront. The manager came by and pointed to a small sign on the credit card machine that I think maybe says something about it, but I could not read it . It was tiny, and the staff seemed to not be aware of it and misinformed. They really need to improve their communication and signage They don't have any other food options - if you're plant based but they said, maybe their other location does. please improve this communication Consider a vegan pozole option. read more
SO GOOD! love the local ingredients and LOVE the flavor! i got the shrimp ceviche on tostadas (2 per order, for $20). they were loaded, lots of fresh pieces of shrimp, lots of fresh crisp veggies, it was flavorful, limey, the tostadas had a wonderful crunch. i got the hot sauce on the side and it was definitely hot but also very flavorful! definitely a messy eat, but just gotta embrace it! service was kind and they answered my questions! got my food really quick too. a bit pricey but tastes so good so i will be back to try their tacos/other menu items! theres several bar seats in the restaurant, but i definitely recommend crossing the street and sitting on the waterfront walkway! read more
2 years ago
First time here, we only ordered drinks. We got a hot champurrado & an iced horchata latte. Champurrado - not too sweet, flavor is very rich on the chocolate, it's like a hot chocolate but it was good. Horchata latte - really well balanced with the cinnamon and espresso. A good combination, I thought the espresso would overpower the flavor but it doesn't & I thought it would be overly sweet but it's not, it's perfect. We didn't get to try their food but we will definitely be going back to try it. They are located on the same strip as the first Starbucks in pike place so if you want to try something new I would check them out! Service was great, wonderful people! read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and not bland whatsoever. Being from LA, it's difficult to find Mexican food that tastes authentic and Maíz definitely did not miss. The tortillas and the gorditas were freshly made and another thing is, nothing fell apart! The consomé was the perfect pair with the birria, whatever you do ask for it to dip your quesadillas (apparently everyone throws it away). The salsa options were also a hit and everyone who knows good Mexican food knows the salsa makes a dish come together. The only thing is that they didn't have some of the options from the menu available until 10am which is a bummer but the options they did have were amazing! Still highly recommend. Also the michelada, 10/10! read more
1 year ago
We walked all over Pike's looking for something that called to us to eat. Hubby was being picky and frankly, pissing me off. We see the long line for the original Starbucks and hidden behind the line was Maiz. We walked in, with my hope that a taco would suit him and we could eat already! I got a pork tamale and an Al Pastor taco and a champurrado (not always easy to find, but so delicious on a cold wet day!) He got a beef taco and a chicken taco. The corn tortillas were so fresh and soft and the masa on the tamal was soft, but firm and delicious! Everything was great. My picky husband said "see it was worth the wait. I picked the perfect place." Okay okay... I will give him that. Don't sleep on this place. Try it out. Break thru that Starbucks line and get yourself a champurrado instead. There's a SB on every corner and they all taste the same anyway. read more
We were in the area showing our out of town guests Pike Place. It was a colder day and a lot of the more popular businesses had very long lines, so we seen Maiz (smelled it before we seen it) and stopped in. The business is on the smaller side (as a lot of Pike Place stores are) but had very minimal indoor seating (just two long tables along the side of the store with standing room only). We ordered a few items (tacos, quesadillas and drinks - both alcoholic and non). However, I only got a picture of my iced horchata latte as everyone was famished and scarfed the food down! The food was aromatic and flavorful, a bit on the expensive side but understandable given the location. My latte tasted like liquid rice pudding but more subtle. My only recommendation would be to use actual horchata in place of the milk part of the latte rather than milk and adding cinnamon. Definitely worth visiting and would recommend! read more
9 months ago
This place is delicious!!!! It's pricey for a taco spot however you will enjoy every bite!! It offsets the price by FAR! Can't wait to come here again on our next Seattle visit! read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
5 months ago
A must visit for the corn tortillas/dough, which they make in house with heirloom corn. There is a greater depth of flavor and the thicker dough is enjoyable. We got the tacos and tlacoyos, with all different meats. The tacos were a little less filling, so I recommend the tlacoyos if you want more of a meal. The restaurant is a small but brightly decorated place with a few seats for dining in. We were lucky to grab a spot when we were there but most people during the lunch rush had to take their food to go. read more
1 year ago
First time visiting from LA! And I'm Mexican American so I love my Mexican culture and of course I have to try it and support my culture! I got the pork Al pastor sope let me tell you! I've never been to a place where I actually liked the sope and here! The meat the fresh sope that's made in house! Was so delicious the cheese the salsa! Ugggh Amazing! And the Jamaica loveddd it 10/10 tasted so fresh and homemade! I will definitely be returning and recommending! The workers are so nice and fast! read more
2 years ago
Maiz is highly recommended by local chefs for their fresh, handmade tortillas. Overall I think it's a good taco that suffers from being very overpriced - 3 tacos cost $22 in total including a hidden 15% service charge which I find a bit scummy. For the meats, I liked the carnitas the best. It's quite saucy, the meat is tender, and each bite was well balanced. Probably my favorite carnitas taco ever! The tacos come with a salsa verde which is well made and has a nice bitter flavor. I was a bit disappointed by the steak ranchero so I don't recommend getting that. I will also say that I thought the handmade tortillas were good but not life changing. Maybe if you're a chef you can appreciate the high quality tortilla ingredient that Maiz advertises, otherwise I suspect it'll just taste normal to you. read more
I fell in love with this place. I absolutely loved it. The interior was cute and new, and definitely felt women owned. (Not sure if it is). The tacos were delicious, the Gordita was good, the champurrado was good, and everything else is good. I would skip on the horchata latte, though. I loved that they were playing Karol G when I was in here. Loved it! The service is fast too. read more
We love the freshly made tortillas! It tasted like corn on the cob. Like this rich corn flavor in the tortilla that I rarely experience and it just really made these tacos special. The meats were seasoned just right with a great balance of fat vs. lean and against the acidity of the pickled onions, it was just a great taco all the way around. Not a big line either. We were able to sit inside at the barstools and people watch while we ate. I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here as a welcomed break from the typical fried fish and chowder bread bowl fare of the surrounding vendors. read more
3.5 stars-- Chicken and Beef tacos, fresh tortillas, tasteful sauces, a bit pricey. Still hungry after our orders. I suggest grabbing another item along with your main. I would have this once in a while. The food tastes healthy and clean! I love the interior, the place has music playing, makes you wanna dance while you enjoy your food. read more
1 year ago
The drinks are so good. Horchata was our favorite. This is such a cute little spot. A huge long line of people waiting for Starbucks , when the real line should be to this little gem! Skip that long line and try this place instead! read more
Went here yesterday for the first time after visiting the new waterfront. We ordered the tamales plate ($16), quesadillas ($18), horchata latte (I think $7?), and champurrado ($6). Here are my thoughts: -Food was delicious, fresh, and very flavorful -Very pricy for what you get, especially the quesadillas which sort of looked more like cheesy tacos and wasn't super filling. But, Pike Place is a tourist destination so.... -Bring cash or else they charge you 4% for card and the 4% charge shows up on the receipt as an additional amount for the items (instead of $16 for tamales plate I paid $16.64 and $6.24 instead of $6 for the champurrado) -Champurrado was chunky. Felt like it formed a skin on top and they just mixed it into the drink without straining. There were masa pieces at the bottom which I liked, but the skin pieces felt so gross -Service was very nice but minimal. Girl at the counter was pleasant. Another customer dropped their entire latte when I was there and the staff assured her it was ok and remade the drink for her -I really loved the decor. Colorful and bright. Spend some time looking at the tiles under the counter when you first walk in. Super fun to see the tiles with skeletons participating in different activities (like being a couch potato) -Only 4 seats and is a very small shop. Most likely you'll have to get to-go Idk, I liked this place but I wasn't loving the price to portion ratio. I probably wouldn't seek this place out again on my own. Maybe if a friend suggested it, or if I was a tourist who is visiting Seattle. I do think it's worth at least one visit though to experience the place! read more
Hidden gem in a busy market with a million food options. Was in town for just the day and stumbled upon this place online and by the time I tasted it, wished I hadn't just eaten 1.5 pounds of chowder, because man it was amazing. I just came by for a bite and a coffee since we had just eaten at pike place chowder an hour or two before. I got the ceviche tostada, which was loaded with a generous portion of fresh ceviche that was one of the best bites I've had in a while. It wasn't too pickley/limey, it tasted fresh and was packed with flavor. The horchata latte was great as well if you like milky coffee. Wish I was around for more than a day because I'd definitely come back and explore more of the menu. Include this place in your Seattle / pike place food tour! It was somehow empty despite lines everywhere else! read more
2 years ago
One of the best places to get tamales in the PNW! While the location isn't very convenient, if you're already visiting Pike Place then you have to go here. The blue corn masa chicken tamales are so so so good and I dream of them often. I've yet to find tamales that top these. They are moist but not soggy, and they are so packed with flavor but not spicy. The people working there were super friendly and got the food out quickly. There wasn't much space to sit and eat, but we did manage to nab a couple chairs at the table by the wall. It was super busy since we were there on a Saturday, but it was absolutely worth wading through the crowd of people. I will definitely be returning. read more
I came here since I was in the area and wanted to see what the hype was about. I guess I came at a busy time since there was a huge tour group inside the small store talking about the history and background of it. I managed to navigate myself to the front and got some food and drink. Some people there don't speak English as well + the added noise from the big group made it a little hard to hear and communicate but it wasn't too bad. I ended up ordering a steak taco and a chicharrone taco as well as a watermelon drink. Tacos: both tacos were stuffed with protein, onions, and other toppings. The taco shell was unique as it's not your typical. I do like the taco shell but the only critique was that it absorbed the liquid very fast making it mushy and fragile so you might end up eating it with a fork. Both pork and steak had good flavors. The watermelon drink was refreshing. I did wish there was a little hint of lemon or salt in the drink just to make it less sweet but that's just personal preference. Overall, good place to try new tacos if you're in the area. read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
The service is excellent at this place. You walk in and are greeted with colorful tiled walls and cumbia music so you feel as if you are in the right atmosphere for the type of food you are receiving. The area is tiny so there is only wall sitting in the place so no tables and expect to stand if it's busy. The cashier was friendly and very informative of their menu and answered all my questions. Sadly, I was disappointed by their food. The tortilla is definitely home made but it lacked any real flavor you would expect. I had the Carnitas Taco. The meat itself was tender and not so chewy but it lacked any real flavor, usually the grease from the pork fat offers a strong flavor but it wasn't present. The chips used in the Chilaquiles were not basted in the Chile which therefore didn't taste as one would expect. I was also disappointed to find that there wasn't a fried egg on top. If you are from LA, I would not recommend you to try this place because you will be disappointed. read more
Hands down the best tortilla I've had no cap. The texture, the flavor, everything about it was stellar. Their corn is brought up from Mexico and they have the farms that they sourced it from featured at the restaurant. All the food is gluten free as they said that flour would taint the corn. I applaud this! The flavors were all in balance, not leaning on sauce to bring all the flavor. This is a darn good taco. I'm excited to go back and try more things! read more
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