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Maiz De La Vida

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
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
Area
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

Experiences

Una Navidad con Agua Magica Mezcal
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
10 Dec 2024 only
Una Navidad con Maiz & Mezcal. Our first ever mezcal dinner will feature a five course dinner tasting menu and a mezcal pairing (three neat pours and two cocktails) in collaboration with our friends at Agua Magica. Below are a few words on what makes Agua Magica special. Its magic lies between the terrestrial and celestial, the celebration and ceremony, the ancient and modern. A ROMANCE BETWEEN ESPADÍN AND TOBALÁ Crafted from a unique ensemble of Espadín & Tobalá agaves from the superior region of San Juan del Río. An ultra-premium sipping mezcal that offers a crisp, smooth, and flavorful experience, inspiring the palate with its complex layers. Price includes taxes and fees

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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.

98 Reviews

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Allison
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back! The Mole Amarillo was delicious! Only complaint is I struggled to read the menu with the lighting.
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Laray
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic!!! Highly recommend! I will definitely go back!!
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Tracy
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, served at appropriate temperature and presented beautifully. We have been waiting for Julio to open his brick and mortar for awhile. I am happy to say Maia de la Vida did not disappoint! We can not wait to come back with friends.
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Arielle
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh and authentic flavors! Excellent drinks and great service. This was our second time visiting and we will be returning!
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Judy Beth
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! I can't say enough good things about Maiz De La Vida's incredible service and delicious food. From the homemade corn tortillas that are incredibly flavorful and texturally satisfying to the thoughtful and interesting flavor combinations zhushing up seemingly standard fare, this restaurant is a knockout.
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Daniel
Mexico City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As a Mexican this is the first restaurant in Nashville that I can actually say that taste like home and very impressed with the flavor of the tortillas and the sauce
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Tim
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the tortillas with my brunch. Salsas were good and spicy. Margarita was not overly sweet. Will go back.
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Shannon
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Fresh and so authentic. Staff is wonderful. We sat at the counter table overlooking the kitchen and it was so fun to watch them cook. Will go back again next time we are in town!
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Jack
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is top notch. The food is absolutely fantastic and the dishes are prepared with care and thought. First aesthetically pleasing and then pleasing to the palate. The service is first class. You get the feeling that everyone believes in what they are doing. This was an incredible experience.
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Stephanie
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were all delicious! We will be back
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Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.7 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located in the former Antique mall building.
Area
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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Experiences

Una Navidad con Agua Magica Mezcal

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What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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