Maiz Cocina Mexicana

First of all they serve breakfast all day which is good for me because we came in around 12 lol and I was in the mood for chilaquiles only. Sooo delicious and filling. My bf got the Maiz omelette and he enjoyed his plate.My parents had gone here previously & they also loved their chilaquiles Service: 10/10 wasn't too busy since the breakfast rush had already leftMuchísimas gracias

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 will be an amazing experience. Until then, it isn't.

We got to Maiz right before 6 PM on a Friday evening so we were immediately seated. We started with the queso fundido topped with assorted meat. We were also served complimentary chips with salsa and refried beans. The queso came with warm tortillas. We enjoyed both appetizers.As for our main entrees, we decided on the chicken milanesa, chicken enchiladas (both delicious). The sauce on the milanesa complimented the chicken very well. The birria was good whereas the cecina is something we would not order again. There was nothing to it.Service was initially good but it slowed down exponentially as the place got busier. We had to flag down our waiter several times for our check.The place itself is tastefully decorated. There's also the option of outdoor seating. I'd like to return for their breakfast. Definitely curious if their limited morning menu is worth a try.Please note: this place is BYOB

The ambiance in here is great! The food was also delicious and very authentic. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted right away and they offered exceptional customer service throughout our whole night

Food was great, service was stellar and the owner was seating guests, you can tell he loves his restaurant. We told him how great the food was and he said his wife was the cook! Love the authenticity. Beautiful place!

I came to this location back in June with Thing Two for lunch. We ordered a few menu items.. Let's go!Tacos de Bistec (5 mini tacos) $16No deben confundirse con la carne asada, que se prepara a la parrilla, los tacos de bistec están rellenos de carne de res marinada y cocinada en una plancha. El bistec consiste en carne en rodajas finas, a menudo filete de falda, cocinada con varios condimentos para crear un plato de carne delicioso y jugoso. La asada, por otro lado, se trata de asar a la parrilla, infusionar la carne, a menudo usando cortes como filete de falda o filete de falda, con una esencia ahumada y sabrosa Estos tacos eran sabrosos, pero no únicos en el sentido de que si has comido bistec antes, lo más probable es que hayas probado estos sabores Si bien este plato no falló, el plato del mismo caliber se puede encontrar en otros lugares a un precio más bajo.Caldo tlalpeñoEl caldo tlalpeño es una sopa de pollo y verduras de la cocina mexicana que contiene carne de pollo, garbanzos, zanahorias y ejotes, sumergidos en un caldo de pollo con ajo y cebolla. Cosa Dos pidió esta sopa. Hace muchas lunas sentí curiosidad por saber más sobre el origen de estas sopas. Esto es lo que encontré: Una de las teorías sobre el origen de estas sopas es que una vendedora de la vía a Tlalpan, conocida como Doña Pachita, le añadió chipotle, aguacate y queso a su caldo, lo que la hizo destacar entre las demás vendedoras y rápidamente se hizo muy popular, difundiendo la receta bajo el nombre de "caldo de Tlalpan". Thing Two y yo comimos este plato antes, sin embargo, esta porción carecía de la profundidad y las capas de sabores que uno espera de un plato como este.El servicio brindado aquí fue agradable, sin embargo, los platos comprados el día de mi visita carecían de originalidad y sabor.

A new restaurant that focuses on Northern Mexico style. I had the enchiladas Maria which were cheese enchiladas topped with mole. My friend had the enchiladas Maiz. The sauce was so delicious. There were just a few suggestions I had and it was with the "garnish". The corn on the Maiz wasn't necessary and made the sauce look less appetizing. Which isn't the case. So good. And on the enchiladas it had lettuce and tomato and it wasn't needed. The enchiladas were pretty with out some almost white lettuce and very pale tomato. Service was fantastic. Overall a good experience. (No booze)

Very authentic looking, upscale little Mexican spot at the corner of a shopping center. And I do mean little - the dining room is quite small. I stopped in for lunch so seating wasn't a problem but curious what they will do if/when they get busy. Would be ideal if they had a cute little patio space with twinkle lights for good weather days. On to the food - their chips and salsa (served warm) were very good. They also bring out a small side of refried beans with the chips - also delicious. I ordered the carnitas tacos which were very good, but my friends ordered the chicken enchiladas with the special maiz sauce and BOY was I jealous. They let me try the sauce and it was like a tomato-y, creamy flavor that was spectacular. Would definitely come back for that plate.Overall would recommend!!

We stumbled upon this place on a late Friday night and weren't sure what to think due to the shopping center and small feel. But we were pleasantly surprised when we walked into a beautiful Mexican atmosphere! There was a small wait, but once we got seated the service was great and food was even better. I highly recommend the Enchiladas Maiz! We ended the night with Tres Leches cake and it was so delicious!

The food is real Mexican Food delicious The service is also excellent And the ambiance makes you feel at home I love it I have been twice because I want to eat all the different plates they have in their menus