Maiz East Side — Restaurant in Providence

Our second stop on our Saturday Taco crawl took us to Maiz, the Wayland Square location.The shop was decked out for the Halloween season. Inside the place reminds you of a Mexican cantina. Brightly colored flags adorning the ceiling contrasted the sand colored wall.

Our server was very nice, letting us know what our options were for the fight. I chose to upgrade mine to pastor tacos as they are my favorite type. My friends got a Birria taco, a shrimp taco and the carnitas taco.

It didn't take long before our food arrived. Fresh and hot, we quickly dived in. The pastor was flavorful, a slight char taste that made the whole thing sing a symphony for my taste buds. The shrimp taco was particularly good as well. The shrimp was succulent and the addition of the pineapple took it to the next level. The Birria meat was tender and juicy. The carnitas was a solid choice as well. Their homemade hot sauce, mild or spicy, on the side. All washed down with ice cold Mexican coke.

Another taco spot in the books as a place to return. We only live 9 minutes away so it's a sure...

Highly recommend for food, service, and a generally great experience! The menu has some classics and some new twists, and the wine list is very short but 100% Mexican - which is a huge plus in my book. Had the chicken chicharrones to start with a glass of sparkling wine, then a shrimp taco and fish taco with sauv blanc, then a carnitas taco with a glass of marselan (a new grape for me, was perfect with the pork!). Sat at the bar and was taken very well care of by Zice. Also chatted with one of their servers, their somm, and the owner, all of whom were super friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Especially given they were still in soft-opening mode, this was an excellent experience and I'll definitely come back next time I'm in PVD!

The reason I came in was that the place I planned to go to was closed, and I saw their bright flashing sign from down the block, so I'd definitely say keep...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maiz, and it was an exceptional experience! Their agua fresca was refreshing and perfectly balanced—not too sweet, just incredibly flavorful. The chicken tacos were outstanding, with tender, well-seasoned chicken and fresh toppings that brought everything together beautifully. And let me tell you, their guacamole is some of the best I’ve had—creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor.

On top of the amazing food, the service was fast and efficient. It’s clear that the team at Maiz knows how to make guests feel welcome. I’m so excited to have them join the neighborhood and can’t wait to go back and try more from their menu!...