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Maiz De La Vida

Name: Maiz De La Vida
Address: 606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, 37206
Telephone: (615) 499-4248
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Lively

Maiz de la Vida Restaurant brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh Heirloom corn based Mexican cuisine to Nashville. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and agave-based cocktails. Chef Julio Hernandez a James beard nominated Emerging chef first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

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Executive chef: Julio Hernandez

From the OpenTable editors: Grinding and pressing heirloom corn tortillas are the specialty of chef Julio Hernandez, who caught the attention of Bon Appétit and a James Beard Award nom with the lime green food truck that shot him to fame. Now at a permanent location in The Gulch, you can score Hernandez's beloved birria plus all-new dishes featuring several types of mole and Southern-inflected takes on Mexican fare, like grits served with salsa and tostadas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 499-4248
Website
https://maizdelavida.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206
Neighbourhood
The Gulch
Cross Street
Located in the former Antique mall building.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maiz De La Vida in Nashville impresses with "absolutely incredible food" and a "warm, inviting atmosphere." Known for "authentic yet elevated" Mexican cuisine, the restaurant offers standout dishes like quesabirria tacos and mole duck. Attentive service and fresh, flavorful homemade tortillas enhance the experience, making it a must-visit destination.

142 Reviews

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thomas
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great wait staff name jay. she was very nice and helpful.
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Crystal
VIP
Nashville
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a place we can’t wait to bring friends and family! There wasn’t a dish we didn’t enjoy. Of course they are known for their quesabirria, which remains consistent from their food truck dish of the same name, so it is a must. The flautas give you that satisfying crunch with each bite and they’re dressed to give you an extra kick of flavor. There’s a variety of tacos, and I must say the real star there is the tortilla! We topped everything off with the Tres Leches Cake which was everything you didn’t know you needed in a cake. We opted for the chef’s counter which offered its own series of surprises that also made their mission of community really come through!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food at reasonable prices. Friendly and attentive staff with great recommendations. Queso fundido a favorite as was quesabirria, but everything good to great. I would have been happy with just the tortillas and salsa verde
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Scarlett
VIP
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, drinks were good, service was great. The seating arrangement with the community table was not ideal. It was very hard to hear each other's conversation and there wasn't much room for all our plates. They should consider changing the seating arrangements.
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Mary
Palm Springs
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing! Great place for a nice lunch or quick dinner. Fun bar.
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April
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, fun vibe and excellent margaritas! Everything we ordered was so good, do not miss the tres leches dessert either!
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Emily
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! We couldn’t have had a nicer more attentive waiter or better tasting food. We will be back!!
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Rick
VIP
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Mexican place in Nashville. The only problem I have with this restaurant is the noise level. Yes, it was packed on a New Year’s Day, but we had to shout across the table at each other to be able to hear. Some simple sound baffles around the room or connecting with a sound specialist would be very helpful. Makes me want to use take away only going forward.
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kayce
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal. We wanted to try several thing, so we did a side of elote off the cob and a masa pancake as starters. Opted for the burrito and eggs Benedict for entrees. Everything was incredible! The pancake wasn’t too sweet, and the eggs Benedict really stood out. Housemade muffins and hollandaise ftw! Also had the Dirty Horchata—delicious and a great NA option—and a spicy mezcal bloody. I’ll never get a vodka bloody again. So good!
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Rebecca
VIP
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been in Nashville 13 years and tried a lot of great (and not so great spots), this is a must try!
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Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.8 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located in the former Antique mall building.
Neighbourhood
The Gulch
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://maizdelavida.com/
Phone number
(615) 499-4248

Maiz De La Vida

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