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Maiz de la Vida Restaurant - Maiz De La Vida, Nashville, TN
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Maiz De La Vida

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$30 and under
Mexican
606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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 Emerging chef 2023 & best chef Southeast 2025 nominated first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

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 style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Cross street
    Free parking in levels 1-3 at the Prima Parking Garage
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 303 people are saying

Maiz De La Vida reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Best Value

Review summary

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Maiz De La Vida delivers "authentic Mexican flavors" in Nashville with a "vibrant atmosphere" and "creative dishes" that captivate diners. Notable favorites include the quesabirria and duck mole, with "excellent service" and "delicious drinks" enhancing the experience. Though community seating and noise levels are noted, the "lively ambiance" and "top-notch cuisine" promise a memorable visit.

303 Reviews
  1. Sloane

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything chef Julio makes is absolutely delicious!

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  2. Pedro

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for 4 people and we got a small booth with 3 sides. We had to put plates on seats because there wasn’t enough space.

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  3. cheryl VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch! We enjoyed both the food and cocktails for Mother’s Day! The flautas, masa pancake, and enmoladas were stand outs.

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  4. Jessica

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved everything about my experience! Food and drinks were exceptional. The service was superb and I loved the overall ambiance of the space. I’ll definitely be back again and again!

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  5. Pamela VIP

    Nashville51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional and so authentic! We felt like we were sitting in a Mexican home eating real Mexican cuisine! Watching the chef's associates cook the food was a really fun experience too.

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  6. Jennifer

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit to Maiz and somehow it might have been better than the first. The salsas are so so good, the quesabirria is swoon worthy, but the tuna tostada was the star of the show and is my favorite menu item so far. The balance of flavors between the sushi grade tuna, jalapeños, incredible sauces and the crispy blue corn tostada - definitely worthy of the food happy dance it triggered! All of this was capped off by pork, habanero and pineapple tacos which were exceptional flavor bombs and the cherry on top of another fantastic dining experience at Maiz. I can’t possibly forget to mention their cocktails- a classic margarita with a flaky salt rim is the best around, and my husband ordered a cantarito, which I immediately was jealous of when he graciously allowed me a sip. Love this stunning restaurant, it’s fresh interpretation of authentic Mexican, and it’s incredible staff. Can’t wait to come back.

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  7. Misty VIP

    Nashville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a hit. Love taking new friends and family to Maiz to experience this fantastic curated meal! The love shows in service and food. Big Love to Julio and his amazing team!!

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  8. matt

    Nashville8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Friendly service. Free validated parking. Our new high end to go Mexican restaurant.

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  9. Jordan

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the team to the food is incredible, not to mention a blast. Love every visit more than the last

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  10. Ashlon

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were asked to vacate our table exactly 2 hours after we sat. Have never experienced that before and wouldn’t come back with friends looking to yap.

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FAQs

Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.8 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

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  5. The Gulch & North Gulch

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Maiz De La Vida

606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Free parking in levels 1-3 at the Prima Parking Garage
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    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
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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