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MAIZ Mexican Cantina

United States Michigan YpsilantiMAIZ Mexican Cantina

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From-scratch Mexican classics, including fajitas & enchiladas, at a casual eatery with a full bar.

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From-scratch Mexican classics, including fajitas & enchiladas, at a casual eatery with a full bar.

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6/26/22: 7:14 pm Yay...the bar is open again. Gave one more star.Granted the old bar was much more comfortable. But still....the bar is open!😅 the salsa and chips have both improved.. chips light and crispy...salsa smoky and tasty. First bartender....never gave name and never approached after first contact Though was nice and gave me what I ordered. Second bartender/waiter i guess, Devin, was a tad abrupt but a great bartender and waiter. Took my order after I flagged him down, and did so congenitally and correctly. Go Devin. Avacado taco..fabulous! Glad this is a keeper. Tinga taco...dry..just ok bordering on eh...not so fabulous. Fish taco....just ok. Overall, better experience than the last few times . I may be back . 8/11/17: 11:45 am Seems to be sliding downhill. Was 5 stars. Bartender more focused, and aggressively so, on her bar prep than taking care of customer. Got salsa with a piece of plastic in it, i saved it, going to have it looked at. Just for fun... Pozole: good smoke, albeit lean, mostly broth. The tostada sampler: I love the avocado taco, this tostada, not so much. Too much acid and the avocado was "meh". The carnitas, neither bad nor great, again, "meh". The tingas provided a great blend of spice and flavor and was juicy. Would order that again. I will rescind my recommendation to friends and family. Again, has gone downhill fast. Pre 8/11/17: Love the food! I can wait until they open the patio. Margaritas are wonderful. May 2019: Now down from 5, down from 4, down to 2...don't waste your money! Food continues to slide downhill. They moved the iconic bar, redid it in snazzy modern....booo! The food that was absolutely fabulous when they first opened continues to decline in quality. The jalepeno appetizer used to be crispy baked yumminess...now a soggy disappointment, ditto for the avacado tacos. Made me sad really. Was awesome in the beginning when it first opened...now...well, I will not be back. Why must quality continually decline in the name of profit? Boo! Hope a new restaurant takes over. Make Ypsi proud vs just trendy!

v nikolicv nikolic

10

Four years ago, the review below rang true. We’ve gotten to MAIZ a few times each year, and it’s always been great. Since that time four years ago, I’ve developed several allergies and have really restricted dietary needs. I started ordering the plain cheese quesadilla when we’d go to MAIZ, which would be creamy and crispy all at the same time, one of my favorite places to get a quesadilla. We stopped by tonight for dinner, and MAIZ was packed. We chose to wait the hour it took for a table. I ordered the usual plain cheese quesadilla. Something felt off. Tucked inside was shrimp - maybe not a big deal for most but it is when you’re allergic to it. I set it to the side of the table and told my husband to go ahead and eat. As stated, the place was busy. It was going to be a bit before the waitress was back. Before the waitress did get back, someone came by and grabbed the plate without saying a word, snatched it up and turned away as quickly as he had shown up. The waitress came not long after and said it had been a mix up. I do understand mix ups but mentioned it could have been worse if I had gotten to eating the shrimp. A new quesadilla arrived and was sat down without a word again. I picked up a wedge and the cheese slithered out, a greasy, clumpy bit of cheese that was not at all like I’ve had before. The tortilla was slimey, the cheese was a large knot, and it just sort of filled out a less than ideal dining experience. We might go back and try again, just to ensure that this was a one off, but we will not be back when the place is packed and people swipe plates without even acknowledging a mix up. The less than ideal meal that followed confirmed the disappointment. One of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to. Quality, fresh ingredients, fantastic service, great environment. Highly recommended.

Jenny VJenny V

10

I have mixed feelings about my experience here. It definitely is an up and happening establishment. But it’s not “authentic” Mexican by any means. I’d say it’s more authentic than fast food taco places but is not authentic. The food, as typical of Mexican food, was messy, and I was slightly disappointed that we had no napkins. I had shredded chicken tacos and they were so juicy they were dripping everywhere and I had no napkins, I asked for some (clearly my hands and everything was a mess) and my server came back over 10 mins later with 3 napkins. So yeah that got to me a little. There’s also definitely a cross contamination problem here because I specifically chose a meal that had no onions in it yet there were onions and black beans all throughout my tacos (black beans were not an intended ingredient in my meal either). The main courses were good. The Queso Fundido wasn’t my favorite, it wasn’t thoroughly heated. Also I ordered a side of corn and it was frozen when I received it. Like straight from the freezer or at least fridge. It’s sad because the main courses were good but there were flaws and it was soooo expensive for us to have a mediocre experience.

Alexis FergusonAlexis Ferguson

10

My son have told me first a couple of years I needed to check this place out. After a long day of helping my girl move in her apartment we were ready to eat. So we decided to GI to Depot town and decide once we gift there. We decided to go for Taco Tuesday. With this corona issue going on they had outside seating. Very cute set up and nice umbrellas to protect you from the hot sun. I was ready to cool off with a Margarita. So glad I ordered the traditional one. One of the best margs I have ever had. We all ordered tacos. I got shredded chicken and street corn. First time having street corn would be sure to go back just to have some more street corn. With the set up and watching the way they cleaned up after people left and no hard copy menus I felt so safe. They had/have a good plan in place. Will be going back sooner than later. My mouth is watering just thinking aboutbgoing back. Thanks for the great serves also.

Dana NoldDana Nold

00

Had lunch the other day at Maiz Mexican Cantina in Ypsilanti. I’ve been there a few times before and definitely a top favorite! Went with a big crowd, we all ordered something different and enjoyed every bite! I had the ‘Dos Tacos’ with rice and sweet corn on the side, yum! Love the corn, seasoned all around! And they always start you off with their famous rainbow colored tortilla chips that come out warm! If you haven’t been to Maiz, I recommend you go and try all the Mexican food options they have, great time for a night out or a quick lunch! Price: $ - $$ varies, great lunch special prices! Service: Excellent, the server did an awesome job managing a table of 20! Overall Review: Must try! Great lunch/dinner/drink spot! .

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