Maíz Cocina Mexicana

Ordered some door dash chilaquiles especiales and sent one chilaquil filled with queso and just salsa. $14dlls for this!

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is a great place for authentic Mexican cuisine! We ordered a variety of items: chicken enchiladas Maiz, tacos bisteque, beef soup and assorted sides, and it was all amazing. You gotta try the variety of coffees they offer, especially the cafe ala ollá!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Chips, Chips and Salsa with Beans, Al Pastor, Salsa Roja, Enchiladas Maiz

This place was a nice surprise. I only came here since it's next to my hotel. Food is tasty, portions are generous, prices are accessible, and the vibe is chill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went on a Sunday and it was super packed we got skipped in line twice. Our wait was over 40 minutes for table of two. We may try going back on a slower day. Food was just okay, but I feel it was because of the rush they had that afternoon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Rojas, Chips and Salsa with Beans

terrible service. They recommended it to us for lunch so we waited until 9 for them to open. We were the first, we were 4 adults.
We were going to sit at a big table to be comfortable because the square ones looked very small. Then the waiter/attendant came to tell us that those were only for 6 people and forced us to sit at a small table. We asked him if it was reserved and he said that it was going to fill up quickly and there was no space for 6 people, and that they were going to scold him if we sat there. We asked him to talk to someone so he wouldn't be scolded and he told us that no one was going to come for another 20 minutes. We asked him how they were going to scold him then and he just left the table for a moment.
The menus were huge and the letters were super small. very uncomfortable. first time that instead of saying "wherever you like" they scold you and force you to sit at the table they tell you to. We went to Taco Palenque and had a better lunch, more comfortable, and for less than half of what we were going to spend. The food may be good but they treat the customer like garbage. We do NOT recommend it

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

The allocation of tables is terrible, even if you arrive first and wait your turn, they will give a table to those who are more people, for that simple reason, I do not consider them to be a serious staff.

Service: 1

Maiz, as the name implies, is corn centric on various levels, from the chips to the tortillas to the chilaquiles. I was excited to come as I heard how true to corn the restaurant is; that and Chef Maricela Rangel Trujillo was bringing down three generations of recipes from Central Mexico, specifically Zacatecas.

The initial chips served with salsa and refried beans were the best I've ever had. Even fried, the aroma of the masa filled my senses. The extra corn tortillas I ordered with the good queso fundido were just as delicious. The discada we included with the queso was the right move; the salty delicious mix with the soft nixtamalized tortilla was perfect. For entrees, we ordered the flautas, the tacos al pastor, the puerco en salsa verde, and I had the Maiz milanesa. The flautas were good; again, the maiz stood out.

Unfortunately, this was where everything else not maiz based was lackluster, underseasoned, or even uneatable. I say that with great sadness but without reservation; the best of the plates were the flautas but the chicken was underwhelming. The puerco was also ok, with the salsa verde providing some heat. The tacos al pastor were absolutely terrible; Monterrey style but mostly just seasoned with adobo, a dull flavor that was extended by the large and numerous cubed pineapple. Typical tacos al pastor are served sliced from the trompo (not the case here) but also served with a thin slice of pineapple for contrast and to add a texture of sweetness to the pork. This cubed version certainly seemed from a can but I couldn't tell definitively. Regardless, my friend coudl not finish two of the five tacos.

The milanesa maiz was the most interesting plate but this too would eventually strike out. A dish consisting of a thin sliced beef meat, coated with breadcrumbs and egg, fried, and then covered in a special housemade salsa maiz, melted queso Oaxaca, corn, and chile poblano, it had a very unique but nearly Tex Mex queso taste. The queso Oaxaza and chile poblano added nothing to the plate. I have to admit it was a strange concoction that definitely did not exude Zacatecas but maybe I am wrong. Either way, it was not a plate I would order again.

The entrees do not include beans or rice for the most part, which is unusual for San Antonio. I ordered both and the sides were good, with the charro beans being just a bit above average. I do think folks will scoff at the prices which as a plate would be high but then needing to add two sides will not only raise the bill but eyebrows. I personally don't mind it but will definitely test expectations and wallets in San Antonio.

Service is good, attentive and quick. Servers were knowledgeable and willing to help with the menu. Beverages are standard non alcoholic options that add little consequence to the menu. The decor is pleasant and upscale, if not a little tight. Like always, aesthetics and enviorment matter little to me as I eat food not walls.

I went with three friends to make sure I could taste several plates and share our thoughts. Everyone agreed that the corn based items were delicious. The best of the food was the queso fundido but outside of that, all other items were flawed on some level, even the avocado tasting bland. I was very disappointed, as were my guests. Not to humblebrag, but I invoted my friend, the current poet laureate of San Antonio and his wife, along with a friend who also knows Mexican food, and no one was impressed with hardly any of the food besides the maiz.

Chef Maricela Rangel Trujillo obviously has a way with maiz and can successfully transform the ingredient as she needs; there is no question at her genius on that level. However, the rest of the plates left much to be desired. Maiz has a long way to go before it can be considered worthy. I will go for a repeat visit but it would take a drastic change for me to recommend Maiz. I hope that is the case because if the food can match the maiz, it w

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, Chips and Salsa with Beans

I loved everything in this place 🤩🤩 staff friendly and the food is amazing. I ordered chilaquiles and those were the best I’ve had. I’m definitely coming back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here and it was great, food was delicious and service was great, I’ll be coming back, I recommend enchiladas Maiz and pozole

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious, super recommended!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We just at at Maiz Cocina Mexicana

It was very delicious authentic mexican food ! The menu has a variety of dishes from different parts of Mexico and the restaurant is small but has a cozy and intimate ambiance to it. The prices are higher than the average but the portion, authentic flavor, and great service rightly justifies it.

We had the discada tostadas, enchiladas maiz, tampiqueña, and the tacos dorados. We will definitely be back. ...oh and it's BYOB

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

This place was amazing! We came here as a family of four; 3 year old and new born, and they were so accommodating. The food was absolutely delish! I wish I could have ate everything, but I got too full. Even our 3 year old downed down a whole pancake! My chilaquiles were hands down one of the best I’ve ever had! I ordered a coffee and the waiter suggested a cafe de olla with the cinnamon milk compliment they had and I couldn’t get enough of it. Can’t wait to come back and try this place again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the most Authentic Mexican restaurants in San Antonio! I got the milanesa maíz and my boyfriend got the carne de jugo and they were both delicious. Service was wonderful, such nice servers, and the ambiance was really pretty. Will definitely be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has a great variety of traditional Mexican dishes. I went there for breakfast and tried multiple of the omelets and were all great. Highly recommend getting the one that comes with their signature maiz sauce. Also have really good pancakes too!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Verdes, Pancakes

I felt at home

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5