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

$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Maiz DLV Under the Sea

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 23, 2025 only
    Explore 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. Enjoy a four course menu featuring a variety of prime seafood flown to Nashville from the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.

What 243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

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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!

243 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the Chef’s Counter and was thrilled to actually talk to the chef! The staff was very engaging and the food was superb!

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  2. Terry VIP

    Nashville12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend came into town and I wanted to take him somewhere beautiful and delicious. MDLV was busy and I always love having reservations because you can just head right into the restaurants. I booked us seats at the Chef's Counter and I 100% recommend this for two or three people. It was so much fun watching them work. The food came out really fast! I was surprised by that. I was hoping there was a wait between all our apps and the main but we made due. What we ordered: Duck Carnitas Tacos- whole duck braised in Mexican Coca Cola, served in escabeche, vinegar arbol slaw, and salsa verde with a few pieces of avocado | This was a perfect first bite to start the meal. Serving comes with two so we each got one. I loved the salsa verde. Tuna tostada- avocado veneno, fried leeks, morita aioli | A bit too saucy for my taste. The tuna was good though. I could have done without ordering this one and probably won't get it next time. Quesabirria- American Wagyu, Monterey Jack, Cilantro, Onion, Taquera Salsa, and Consommé | Loved this one and we couldn't have eaten one each as it only comes one in an order. Calasparra Rice- Corn stock, butter, crea, achiote | I thought this was OK and wish we had ordered the elote off the cob. Milanesa- Chicken cutlet, tatemada salda, garlic potatoes, tortillas, argula salad | YUM! I loved this dish and would have been happy just eating this dish alone. Chicken was crispy and the right thinness. I love how it was prepared and the garlic potatoes were excellent!!! We wanted to finish off the entire dish. Tres Leches de Cafe- Espresso, Zabaglione de queso, almonds, topped with meringue | I thought it was OK. It wasn't moist enough. The meringue was wonderful and the meringue melted quite quickly so it should be served when it's confirmed the party is ready to eat dessert. Staff and service was excellent! Chef Julio also asked how we liked the meal! We had some aquita magica to end the evening and it was truly magical!

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  3. danielle VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish they had more vegetarian options and had veggie tacos but all my friends love what they got!

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  4. Casey VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it and will be back! Excellent food and drinks.

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  5. Molly VIP

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    food and service was great! HATED the community table. neighbors were nice but comm table could/should be separated.

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  6. Matt

    Nashville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Please go and go often! This is a gem of a restaurant! As Nashville has grown many of the restaurants have become very much one of a chain or corporate feel and have lost the local focus. The food is outstanding, the service is even better (and remarkably consistent), and the drinks are tasty and creative. Hats off!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was amazing. The duck mole was my favorite. The servers were incredible and explained everything so well.

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  8. JLWCPA VIP

    Nashville26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant in every way. Everyone in our party of four enjoyed it very much.

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  9. Kelly VIP

    Nashville28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maiz continues to be a magical place. The food is superb and the staff awesome. A true Nashville original that transports you to Mexico.

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  10. Nathan VIP

    Nashville105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative and tasty dishes served fast…excellent flavor, texture and temperature. Prices very reasonable. Thank you Chef Julio for warm welcome and tasty aperativo. Thank you Fabi for friendly and speedy service.

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FAQs

Maiz De La Vida is rated 4.8 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
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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