Maiz Molino

I walked past this restaurant a few times and was curious because of the super cute and bright interior.The restaurant has very modern decoration with lots of colourful tiles. Noise level is moderate with no loud music.There is a long table that works for big group, but otherwise there aren't a lot of tables so you should get a reservation in case it gets busy. Our group of 3 had no problem with getting seated during dinner time.I got the taco plates with 3 tacos: steak rancheros, chicken and pork. They come with rice and beans as well. Mine comes with a green sauce and my friend with the exact same taco plate order comes with a spicy red sauce. It was very delicious! I'm usually not a big fan of beans but I love the beans that came with the dish. Taco filling has lots of meat. Both green and red sauces were great.I also tried the chips and salsa, it tastes good and crunchy.Service: when we first got seated, the staff did not bring us a menu so we were a little confused. They brought us a physical menu after about 5 minutes. We were given a dinner menu but the drinks and the taco plates were not on it. I ended up finding their drink menu on their websites. We found out about the taco plate after my friend asked the staff, and the staff pointed him to a little sign at the counter. I was confused because the menu were all over the place. This did not affect my experience a lot but I think they could do a better job on the menu. The rest of the service was fine.Parking: street parking is not hard to find.Overall I love the decorations and the food, would totally come back!

Phenomenal food. Casual vibe. What's not to like? The carne asada was first rate. I can't wait to go again, possibly for brunch. Portions are pretty large so maybe consider sharing a couple of things for variety. Friendly service too.

Holy buckets! This place will transcend your tastebuds. Came in after seeing all the praise. It was 6pm on a Saturday and we got a table right away. The service was amazing from the get-go. Our server, Mac, gave us some really good recs and the run down of the restaurant. Their whole thing is they hand make the tortillas from corn straight from Mexico! We got the Tlacoyos and Enchiladas.Wow the Tlacoyos are like a Mexican samosa made from tortillas! There's a deliciousy layer of cheese on the bottom topped with your fave protein.Enchiladas were the best enchiladas we ever had. Both had a good amount of spice in them. Both dishes around $16 dollars.Lots of Day of the Dead decor and funny tiles to look at. A really solid experience.

4.5 stars. Came for Sunday for brunch. Beautiful, southwest themed interior. Staff explained that their specialty is their homemade maiz tortillas, which are excellent and chewy.Asada Chilaquiles Rojos ($24)Huarachitos Divorciadas ($18) Food arrived quickly, and everything was zingy, fresh, and flavorful. Beautiful presentation too. Attentive staff.

Reservation Success: Snagged a same-day reservation for Friday!Bar Area Seating: Opted for the bar for a more interactive experience; highly recommended for a duo.DRANKWhitexican: A flavorful delight.Margarita: Surprisingly delightful, with freshly squeezed lime juice and quality tequila.FOODChile Au Jus Castillo (Short Rib): A must-try with tender short rib, grits reminiscent of queso, beans, and nixtamalized tortillas.Ceviche: Super fresh and multi-dimensional, showcasing the unique process of nixtamalization for an elevated corn and tortilla experience.SWEETArroz con Leche: An interesting venture, though not a typical dessert taste.CONCLUSIONMaiz Molino, a culinary delight with diverse offerings, friendly staff, and an inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended for a flavorful escape.

The first time I came here I was with a tour group led by a local sous chef and he said this was one of his favorite places. We'd been starving ourselves before we started the tour and this was the first location, so everything tasted delicious before we rushed out the door to hit the next locale. We returned a couple of days ago to sit down and have a meal without the rush and this time, it was just okay. We got tamales, which is the food we got during the tour and we remembered it being better than it was this time around. We got lucky too because we got the last tamale of the night. We tried the flan and the arroz con leche. The flan was a little too cakey and less creamy. My sister, who had never had arroz con leche, said it was refreshing.The poor guy who served us was working the place all by himself, so even though it was a slow night, he was flustered trying to fire out food while also going to each table to take orders. When a guy is having to work alone, the restaurant should allow him to take orders at the cash register and he should be able to call out table numbers so people can pick up, so he doesn't have to run back and forth between the kitchen and the tables. That's not his fault, so help the guy out, management. He was nice and we made sure to tell him everything we wanted up front so he didn't have to return after he brought out the food. In spite of all of that, we enjoyed the chill, not too busy vibe.

Went there for lunch with some of my colleagues. We ordered at the counter and were seated immediately. This place is not so popular with the other office crowd surprisingly. Maybe because it's a bit too pricey for a daily office lunch.I got the watermelon agua Fresca (4/5) and tlacoyo with tinga pollo (5/5). My colleagues got the quesadilla (5/5) but it looked more like tacos.Overall I would come here for lunch if it's company sponsored but not on my own. The food is great but pricey!

Would you like to try authentic Mexican food? Tadah! This is the place to be. Maíz molino and Maíz (at Pike Place) share the same menu, the same taste, the only difference is that Molino is more spacious and has more tables to accommodate more guests. Molino Maíz is located a couple of blocks away from the Amazon Spheres, so most of the diners are people who work at amazon. Great ambience, Latin music, large tables for large groups. They also serve alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Take a look to the murals and detailed tiles. Nicely done, nicely done!Any item is delicious: gorditas, tamales, chilaquiles. Also esquites (corn) In a cold day try their coffee PS: they do have restrooms here at Molino, whereas Maiz at like Place don't .

Fusion fast food, ambience. I have passed this place couple of times and wouldn't have guessed this place as Mexican based on the ambience We had to utilize Google Photos and the Doordash menu to make sense of the somewhat complicated menu. Ordered a Taco Plate (three tacos plus rice and beans). I didn't enjoy this eatery; perhaps it was a fusion or an attempt to take a new approach from traditional Mexican food. The dish was quite tasteless. The service was pretty good though. The staff was helpful and friendly and very patient in explaining the various alternatives available, including lunch options

Delicious food, friendly service, and fun atmosphere for dinner! Came on a Sunday night. Made reservations in advance for 2 people at 7:30pm. Restaurant had only a few tables busy when we arrived but by the middle of our meal it was packed with people. With lots of people and semi-loud music, it's on the noisy side, but still a great spot to enjoy dinner. Bathrooms were clean. Food: + cucumber lime agua fresca - very refreshing and really enjoyed with our meal+ Duck mole chalupa - mole sauce was very flavorful and tasty, duck was tender. We really liked this appetizer! + Molino's Asado - also nicely executed. The meat was tender and was on top of a bed of bean puree with salsa and green sauce. Everything was flavorful and the tortillas made a nice addition to the entree. + Elote Risotto - not as protein hearty but had a nice flavor and texture. There was a red oil on it that had a nice kick. + Dessert - flan - a great way to end our meal. Overall, we really enjoyed the food here. In our opinion, the price is a little high for the portion, but the meal was tasty and service was great, so we would be happy to come back again to try their other items or to check out their lunch options.