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- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
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Maiz De La Vida
$30 and under
Mexican
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2 people
22 Mar 2025
23:30
Experiences are available.
- Lively
- Neighbourhood gem
- Great for creative cocktails
Why they're an Icon
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 styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- AreaThe Gulch
- Cross StreetFree parking in levels 1-3 at the Prima Parking Garage
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- AdditionalBeer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Under the Sea
23 Apr 2025 onlyExplore an evening "Under the Sea" at Maiz for our Mexican Marisqueria night. For one night only experience coastal Mexican seafood in Nashville. Inspired by famed culinary regions in Mexico such as Baja California, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Veracruz. $100 per person includes Three curated courses + Dessert, Other A la carte items will be available for add on, as well as a Seafood driven Cocktail menu all featuring a variety of prime seafood flown to Nashville from the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. *No substitutions or Allergies porfavor, our regular menu will not be available* The Marisqueria menu will feature the following ingredients (Subject to change due to availability) Octopus Gulf Shrimp Oysters Langoustines Whole fish Scallops Tuna - Sinaloa More +++
What 256 people are saying
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maiz De La Vida offers an exceptional Mexican dining experience in Nashville, celebrated for its "best Mexican food" and "authentic flavors." Chef Julio's creative, well-thought-out menu features standout dishes like quesabirria tacos and mole enchiladas, with "homemade tortillas" and "amazing service." A must-visit for food enthusiasts!
256 Reviews
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Nashville1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
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- Service 5
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Amelia
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0Dined 4 days ago
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Deborah VIP
Nashville2 reviews
3.0Dined 6 days ago
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sherry VIP
Las Vegas52 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
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Phillip VIP
Nashville9 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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EmilyI
Nashville2 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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Matthew
Nashville1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
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Nashville1 review
5.0Dined on 15 March 2025
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Enmanuel
E. Tennessee2 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.9 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
22 Mar 2025
23:30
Experiences are available.
606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetFree parking in levels 1-3 at the Prima Parking Garage
- AreaThe Gulch
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBeer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number