MAIZ Mexican

4.8

119 Reviews

$41 to $100

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
0466 077 804
Website
https://maizmexicanfood.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Juan Carlos Negrete

Location
33 Enmore Road, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042
Neighborhood
Newtown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
A$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every Saturday between 12-5pm we are slinging bottomless drinks and our best Mexican brunch snacks! The set menu and bottomless drink package is $89 for 1hr 30 mins. The drinks package starts at the time of your booking. > Payment is due at the restaurant PLEASE NOTE: Our al a carte brunch menu is available for walk-ins between 12pm and 3pm on Saturdays.
Set Menu
A$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A sample of our best sellers and favourite dishes. *Vege and vegan options available ($70) Please note: Groups of 8 or more are required to dine on the set menu. > Payment is due at the restaurant.
Tostada Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Every Tuesday, we serve up our Special Tostada Menu, showcasing all our favourite Mexican Street Food dishes, such as Tostadas, in a relaxed environment. This menu replaces our regular dinner menu on Tuesdays. All tostada Tuesday reservations have a dining time of 1.5 hours. > Payment is due at the restaurant

COSTRA GOBERNADOR (V)A$14.00
prawns, celery & peppers sofrito, Oaxaca cheese “costra”, salsa taquera
FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO (X3) (VG)A$15.00
vege chorizo & potato rolled tortillas, lettuce, salsa, pickled onions
TAQUITO DE PAPADA AL PASTORA$16.00
double tortilla, pork jowl and tenderloin “al pastor” skewer, morita sauce, char pineapple salsa, coriander and onion
TOSTADA DE CALLO DE HACHAA$17.00
scallops, fennel, cucumber, jalapeño, coriander, avocado and lime dressing
SOPE DE POLLO AL PIBILA$11.00
corn tartlet, slow cooked chicken in pibil marinade, black beans, oregano onions, fermented pineapple and habanero salsa
ESQUITES (V)A$6.00
sweet corn soup in rich epazote broth, 7 chilli mayo, queso fresco, lime, piquín

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AGUACHILE DE PESCADOA$26.00
hibiscus cured market fish, blood orange and habanero aguachile, pitaya, cucumber and cilantro
CEVICHE NOPALES (VG)A$22.00
cactus ceviche, cascabel chilli leche de tigre, avocado, cucumber, celery, macadamia cheese and fried onions
TOTOPOS (VG)A$16.00
Guacamole, corn chips, grilled onions, char jalapeños, 10 chilli oil +add crispy tripe crackle
CHORIZO AL PULQUEA$15.00
mexican chorizo, caramelised onions, pulque deglaze
PAPAS A LA DIABLA (V)A$12.00
chat potatoes, árbol and lime adobo, jocoque, dill

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TLAYUDA DE NOPALES (V)A$28.00
big flat tostada, braised cactus, black beans, mushrooms asiento, goats cheese, lettuce, avocado, salsa macha
TETELA VERDE (VG)A$29.00
triangular shaped corn pocket, Pipian: pepita mole verde, chayote, confit fennel, zucchini salad
TAMAL AHOGADO (V)A$30.00
steamed tamal, rajas and beans, fried egg, epazote and tomato sauce, chilli greens
ENMOLADA DE PATOA$33.00
(all “moles” contains a wide variety of nuts, seeds & chillies) hand pressed tortilla, duck carnitas, drenched in your choice of Mole sauce: ancho & cacao mole sauce macadamia & pine nuts white mole sauce almond & beetroot pink mole sauce pepita & jalapeño green mole sauce
HUARACHE DE CACHETEA$32.00
thick pressed tortilla, tomatillo salsa, grass fed beef cheek barbacoa, salsa roja borracha, avocado
VOLCAN DE PULPOA$34.00
grilled WA Fremantle octopus tostada, adobo, Oaxaca cheese, char pineapple salsa, avocado pure & octopus broth served on the side.

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Sydney
Hot spot
Sydney
Vegetarian-friendly
Inner West
Best Overall
Inner West
Best Food
Inner West
Best Value
Inner West
Innovative
Inner West
Great for creative cocktails
Inner West
Healthy
Inner West
Hot spot
Inner West
Vegetarian-friendly
Inner West
Lively
Inner West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MAIZ Mexican offers a delightful culinary experience with "amazingly delicious food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the authentic Mexican flavors with a modern twist, such as the standout corn soup and unique cocktails. Friendly staff enhance the "great atmosphere," making it a top choice for celebrating occasions.

119 Reviews

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Jaylen
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly Authentic food to die for, Ceviche Nopales is a must!!!
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Siobhan
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have an excellent dinner at Maiz. The margaritas were really good, all the dishes were authentic and tasted delicious. The standout dish was the pulpo, it was so tender and the dish had great flavour combinations. The dessert was the only dish we didn't rave about, it tasted like a granola bar with some strawberries and yogurt. Maybe it was an off night! maybe we didn't choose well? It wouldn't stop me from returning though. The customer service was great, and all in all, a lovely evening at reasonable prices.
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Clarita
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing delicious unique Mexican food. Highly recommend this place for dinner, and although it is not a cheap feed, you will not be disappointed! Only drawback is that it was a bit noisy bit this didn't diminish the quality of our dining experience.
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Tyler
London
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was really tasty but we felt a little rushed through our dinner with the wait staff moving on to the next course quite quickly, sometimes while we were still eating our previous course. She was very nice though and otherwise did a good job. Looking forward to trying it out again soon
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Laurel
Oxford
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yes, it is possible for a restaurant to go from strength to strength. Every time we go, it gets better! The new entree (tomatoes) was sublime. The hibiscus & mescal drink delicious. Ice blocks the perfect end to a perfect meal! Thank you again, Maiz!
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Donna
Sydney
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Average food. Service was terrible. Staff lingering around the bar like it was their private club. Couldn’t get anyone’s attention to ask for the bill. Terrible. Won’t be going back.
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Emma
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing food. Honestly the best Mexican food in Sydney. Always take friends and Family to impress them 😝
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Karla
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Si quieren probar comida mexicana autentica, este es el sitio. Soy mexicana viviendo en Sydney y puedo decir que los sabores son como los de Mexico. Muy buena carta y servicio, tanto los chicos que atienden como Juan Carlos quien me parece es el manager. Nosotros pedimos un mezcal por supuesto que tienen verdaderos mexcales artesanales, agua de jamaica, el taco al pastor, a tostada de calllo de hacha, el aguachile de pescado y el volcan de pulpo. Todo para compartir y todo delicioso. Al postre ya no llegamos pero seguro volveremos a probar todo lo que nos falta de la carta. Super recomendado!
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bella
Sydney
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Maiz which I had good experience . However this visit was embarrassingly bad. We requested to sit in the booth and asked the guy if we can move, he quoted “no, that’s absolutely not possible” is a very rude way. It was embarrassing to have my guests dealt with that as he just left us. We then asked another lady and she was lovely as she explained why we weren’t able to move, understood. Food came and everything, no one checked back on our food, unsure if SOS has changed. But felt as if we weren’t welcomed.
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AlanaO
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A-Maiz-ing!! The food absolutely delicious. Attentive staff. Fairly priced. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our night at Maiz!
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FAQs

MAIZ Mexican is rated 4.8 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

33 Enmore Road, Newtown, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Carlos Negrete
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://maizmexicanfood.com/
Phone number
0466 077 804

MAIZ Mexican

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch

Set Menu

Tostada Tuesday

Menu

PER PIECE

COSTRA GOBERNADOR (V)A$14.00

FLAUTAS DE CHORIZO (X3) (VG)A$15.00

TAQUITO DE PAPADA AL PASTORA$16.00

TOSTADA DE CALLO DE HACHAA$17.00

SOPE DE POLLO AL PIBILA$11.00

ESQUITES (V)A$6.00

TO SHARE

AGUACHILE DE PESCADOA$26.00

CEVICHE NOPALES (VG)A$22.00

TOTOPOS (VG)A$16.00

CHORIZO AL PULQUEA$15.00

PAPAS A LA DIABLA (V)A$12.00

Uncategorised

TLAYUDA DE NOPALES (V)A$28.00

TETELA VERDE (VG)A$29.00

TAMAL AHOGADO (V)A$30.00

ENMOLADA DE PATOA$33.00

HUARACHE DE CACHETEA$32.00

VOLCAN DE PULPOA$34.00

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