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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: 4.7

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

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 & North Gulch
Cross Street
Located in the former Antique mall building.
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 113 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

113 Reviews

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Phillip
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was amazing! (Don't miss the masa pancakes!)
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Khloe
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing. You’ve gotta try the duck carnitas tacos
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Michael
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming here! Service and food are GREAT! Thank you
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Daniel
Mexico City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing brunch so delicious and excellent service
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Sapna
Atlanta Metro
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food that arrived promptly and beautifully presented. Everything was so tasty and the mole was the BEST we have had! Perfect combo of sweet and savory.
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M
Manuel
Charleston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Julio and team are simply amazing- not to be missed!
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susan
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food. Personalized service. MDLV is a gem!!
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Mary
Nashville
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fabulous....the best food, best staff, best owners!
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Kelly
Nashville
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant in every way. This is a must go, perfect for everyday and special occasions both.
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Dean
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a must gastronomy must stop while in Nashville. Chef Julio spent time chatting with us and his entire staff were in top of their game. Taco Salad sounds simple but this one was off the charts. Chicken Tinga tacos melt in your mouth! We will be back soon!
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Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.7 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located in the former Antique mall building.
Area
The Gulch & North 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 Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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