I came here with my boyfriend and we had just flown in from out of state. The service was OUTSTANDING the food OUTSTANDING We met the owner and he was so kind. The ambiance so so cute and a cute play in history. 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

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holy s$@t this place is rediculously overrated and overpriced. chilaquiles miss the entire essence of that meal. instead i got tortilla chips with sauce and tons of crema. instead of accentuating their main ingredient, you get 2nd tier americanized chilaquiles. the quesadillas are an embarrassment and $21 for three mini pieces. obviously this place caters to tourists and hence the price - but if you want authentic mexican, head elsewhere 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

Maíz - Al pastor tacos Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

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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

Maíz - Beef ranchero and chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

Maíz - Horchata latte, iced - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was amazing words can't describe how great an experience we had memories unlock with how delicious everything tastes would definitely come again it was beautiful to see someone with so much talent make such spectacular food And a side note for the people rating low saying overrated, just say you don't have good taste buds and think Tacobell slop has flavor 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

Maíz - Iced Horchata Late - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Maíz - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

Maíz - shrimp ceviche, on tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Maíz - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

Maíz - Watching the SB line click past while we enjoyed real authentic food! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

Maíz - Horchata Latte - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good service, yummy food and affordable. Can get hidden next to starbucks. Can't believe I didn't notice it for so long. Loved the vegetarian options read more

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

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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

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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

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Ok so I read reviews and honestly have no clue what they are here cause I think food was pretty bad and SUPER EXPENSIVE was very disappointed but all I can say it's a rip off and food was mediocre at best Save your money (45$) plus tip for 2 small tacos 2 sopes and a horchata read more

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

Maíz - Tlacoyos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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

Maíz - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I discovered this spot on TikTok and was genuinely excited to check it out. I made the trip all the way to Pike Place, braving the crowds and the parking chaos--unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. When I walked in, no one greeted me or explained where to place my order. There was no signage, and the staff felt distant and unwelcoming. For a place that clearly puts a lot of effort into its aesthetic (which is beautiful), the lack of hospitality was really disappointing. I ordered the horchata latte, hoping it would redeem the experience, but it was underwhelming and not worth the effort it took to get there. Overall, giving it 2 stars--one for the decor, and one because I'm feeling generous. But the poor service and mediocre coffee don't make me eager to return. Visited: 5/21/25 @ 12:00pm read more

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

Maíz - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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

Maíz - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Maíz - 3 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Recently had such there with bf. Amazing sandwiches (we had cypress and salmon) with bread that is out of this world good. Good service (Tues afternoon). It was chilly in there though (November). Make it cozy and I'll give 5 stars. (Fireplace please). read more

IF I COULD GIVE 6 STARS I WOULD!! The food is so flavorful and you can really taste the freshness of the corn products!! They definitely deserve the glowing reputation they have!! I had the sopes and they were so delicious!! The sopes themselves were so perfectly cooked, the outside was crispy but the inside had a more chewy texture where you could really taste the freshness and sweetness of the corn! The filling was also very flavorful, not too spicy but you could taste many spices without being overwhelmed by spiciness. The food definitely felt good on the stomach. The atmosphere is wonderful with Mexican decorations and music playing. It is a tiny place (4-5 stools) but is SO worth a visit if possible! The staff are so nice and friendly! You can watch them cooking and they are very nice to talk to! They source their produce from family farms in Mexico so you know your food is actually helping people rather than large agribusinesses. read more

Maíz - Sopes - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a stop on our chef-guided tour with Eat Seattle, and it was divine! We tried a beef taco in a pink corn tortilla. The meat fell apart and the tortilla was clearly so fresh, unlike corn tortillas in the grocery store. It's worth making your way around people in line for "the first" Starbuck's location when you're at the Market! 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

Maíz - Pork and steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Thank you, Aldo, for you kind response to my previous review. You should retrain your staff then since I asked for everything on it, and was never offered anything other options. The gentleman who made it had no idea what he was doing and kept asking the ladies behind him for help. As the only customer in the shop at that time the service was lacking. I come from a large Mexican community, I'm familiar enough with the cuisine. For an area with high foot traffic, with people unfamiliar with your menu, you gotta make a better first impression. Goodluck. I'll give it a retry next time I'm in town. Your buddy read more

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

Maíz - Tacos (Carnitas, Pollo) Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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I couldn't believe how small the tamale was for $8! Very small portions for a lot of money!

Wow the flavors were amazing. The tortilla had the right amount of bite, the meat was tender, great balance of spices. Will be coming back to get tortillas and tacos. read more

Maíz - Steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved, loved, loved their mole tacos!! To die for. And tortillas were pretty good. I am thrilled they were open this late. We came down because of the Figgy Pudding Caroling. Some stores were open supporting the vibe of the event. They were one of those. I wanted to try a twist for Pinole. Maíz would have a latte for Pinole and for Horchata. Who would have known? I couldn't taste the Horchata flavour. It was also sweet to my taste but Pinole was flavourly and good to the palate. I liked the feeling of Pinole :) I felt the energy for a couple of hours :D Tacos... I am talking about tacos again because they were amazing! We also had the chorizo one and so good. Fav place for these for sure! They have a bar by yhe window were you can take your meal and eat. PS forgot to take a picture because I devour them :S read more

Maíz - Beside the first Starbucks - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A new Seattle favorite. We went three times in one trip! All three times for my new obsession, the champurrado. The most delicious, creamy, warm, cozy beverage. Just get a large. Twice we got quesadillas. They are taco sized with cheese. All the meats we tried (steak ranchero, pork carnitas, pork pastor, chicken tinga,) were flavorful and tender. My favorite was steak ranchero, my husband refused to choose a favorite. I don't normally love a corn tortilla, but the flavor and texture of these tortillas are both perfect. If you like Mexican food, you're guaranteed to love Maiz. read more

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Huarache - Delicious!!!!!! Atole - very good Pork tamale - very good The fact that Maíz supports diversity of corn varieties in addition to making absolutely delicious food makes this spot a gem! People line up outside to visit the neighboring spot, which is the first Starbucks, but pro tip: you have to go to Maíz first and get some delicious food before you head out to stand in line. It's worth it! read more

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Maiz is a solid spot for tacos and quesadillas, or heck, anything with their freshly made corn tortillas! You can't go wrong here and it's a spot to not miss out on if you're craving quality, Mexican bites at Pike Place Market. As soon as you take a bite, you can instantly tell there was a lot of love that went into the food. We visited Maiz on a Saturday to check out this newer spot in the market. The shop is small, with only bar seating inside by the window and a counter where you order. The menu was straightforward with a handful of different items, like tacos, quesadillas, tamales, hot chocolate, etc. We ordered three quesadillas with the different proteins of beef, pork and chicken. The difference between the quesadilla and taco is that the quesadilla has cheese. It didn't take long for us to get our food, and I enjoyed all of the different meat options for the quesadillas. However, if I had to pick a favorite I'd say the pork was my favorite. On top of all the quesadillas were pickled red onions, radishes and there was a side of salsa. They were tasty, and I'm glad I tried this gem out. read more

Maíz - Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington