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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

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$30 and under

Mexican

606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206

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2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Good for groups

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.

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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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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
(615) 499-4248
Website
https://maizdelavida.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
606 8th ave S, Nashville, TN 37206
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 291 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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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.

291 Reviews

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Martha
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you love authentic Mexican food and margaritas, this is your spot. The food is excellent. I recommend the duck in black molé. Delish!
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Charles
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our drinks, four small plates and two desserts at Maiz De La Vida. I saw many other good-looking dishes coming out of the kitchen, and so will definitely be going back.
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tricia VIP
Nashville13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Run don’t walk to this place! Went and had a fabulous experience with service and food and couldn’t stop thinking about the Birria taco and everything else we tried, so went back two weeks later and tried more menu items. Absolutely delicious food! Highly, highly recommend !!
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Olivia VIP
Nashville15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and authentic—-we will be back many times
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Austin
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved every single thing we ordered. No notes. We have lived in Nashville a year now, and my wife said this is the best meal she's had hear so far.
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andrea
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Julio and the team is phenomenal!! 1000/10 experience every single time.
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Wendell VIP
Nashville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Best Mexican food you will ever eat. Definitely the best in the Nashville area.
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Michael VIP
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. Varied, creative, and intense.
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alicia
Miami11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just excellent food - congrats to the kitchen & staff , you were all phenomenal
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Gaige
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Chefs counter was amazing! Chef really interacted with us and provided incredible service. The food was incredible! We really enjoyed the birria and the soft shell crab taco special! The El Capitan was a stellar drink. Best Mexican in Nashville!
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Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.8 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

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

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

Maiz De La Vida

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