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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

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Innovative

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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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
(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 364 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Maiz De La Vida is a vibrant gem in Nashville, celebrated for its "authentic and delicious" Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "quesabirria," "tuna tostadas," and "duck carnitas tacos." The restaurant offers a lively atmosphere and "phenomenal" service. Chef Julio's creativity shines with "unique flavors" and an engaging dining experience.

364 Reviews

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Seth
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the kitchen bar and had an amazing dinner. Everything looked amazing and we loved our meal: chips and salsa (watch out, the spicy is spicy), quasabarria, mole chicken, basque cheesecake. 10/10 and we will be back for drinks and to try the rest of the menu.
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Chad
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best! Every bite we had was absolutely perfect. Cocktails were great and service perfect.
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Lori
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drink! Service was not 5 star due to waiter disappearing from the floor for extended periods.
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Heidi
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner with our friends and their daughter. We enjoyed great food, cocktails, and a few pours of Tequila’s. Our friends daughter enjoyed a delicious mocktail Margarita. The staff and management are very friendly and professional. This is our go to for great Mexican food and stellar tequila selection in Nashville. Thank you Maiz De La Vida for a great experience . Highly recommend!
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shari VIP
Nashville21 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Such amazing food!! Every time we go we get the Quesabirria and it never disappoints!!! we also get the chips and guacamole with the salsa and it’s the best guacamole I’ve ever had! The habanero sauce is phenomenal just the right amount of heat. I ordered the red snapper special last night. The fish was fresh and it was served with corn tortillas and some vegetables. I’ve never had anything from this restaurant that was not amazing. If you have not been you should definitely go.
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Alex
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great dinner at Maiz de la Vida with a large group. We made a reservation and were seated immediately when we arrived. Those who didn’t make a reservation had to sit at the bar or outside as the restaurant was very full. Chips, salsa and guac came out quickly - and all had some serious spice to them! The elote corn was the star of the night - I could have eaten 3 bowls of it. Also got the chicken Milanese which was HUGE and completely worth the price of the dish. The chicken mole was good, but was a very small portion for being $32. Also really enjoyed the flautas. The quesabirria was also very good! Definitely will be coming back to try more items on the menu!
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Cameron
Coastal North Carolina1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The waiter was impersonal and barely made eye contact. The noise level was almost too much to have a conversation, even in a small booth. They need to add some soft materials to absorb the sound.
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Daniel VIP
Mexico City30 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrate my Bf bday. They made us the night, we order the Milanesa, so juicy and tender and the potatoes with garlic were the gem. They sent a delightful mezcal that was a cherry on top. Sedonas attention was credible.
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Rick VIP
Nashville13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, outstanding service!! Very reasonable would try again.
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Tucker
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My uncle and I sat at the chef’s counter. Great time. Started with chips and guac, then moved through some tostadas and a zippy, fresh salmon ceviche with a great round of spicy margs. Quesabirria and street tacos for the entrees, and we wrapped it up with strawberry tres leches. Love this place!
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Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.8 stars by 364 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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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