Maíz – Mexican
Sunlight dances across vibrant plates where the humble kernel is elevated into an art form, filling the air with the comforting aroma of toasted corn and simmering salsas. The kitchen transforms morning staples into bold celebrations of flavor, from the decadent sweetness of corn bread French toast to the rich, earthy depth of tatemado lamb and duck-crowned chilaquiles. It is a soulful destination where traditional Mexican heritage meets contemporary flair, inviting guests to linger over steaming bowls of pozole and colorful, spice-kissed huarachitos.
1914, Pike Place, Seattle, WA, 98101 https://www.maizseattle.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Maíz
Dairy-Free at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Pipian Pork Cheek and Stewed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Pipian Pork Cheek and Mussels & Chorizo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Huevos Rancheros and Chochoyote Caldo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels & Chorizo, Fruit Salad and Pico de Gallo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Mussels & Chorizo and Fruit Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Stewed Rice and Fresh Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Huevos Rancheros and Corn Bread French Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Maíz
Maíz in Seattle has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn Bread, Stewed Rice and Rice Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Maíz
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chamorrito & Eggs | 16.5 g | 30.4 g |
| Fresh Guacamole | 20.3 g | 26.8 g |
| Shrimp Gorditas | 43.2 g | 22.2 g |
| Corn Bread French Toast | 73 g | 18.4 g |
| Tongue Taco | 0.2 g | 16.5 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Chochoyote Caldo | 14.9 g | 14.8 g |
| Duck Mole Chalupa | 1 g | 14.4 g |
| Blistered Peppers | 12.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Mussels & Chorizo | 0 g | 11.2 g |
| Mexican Omelette | 38.7 g | 11.1 g |
| Whitexican | 81.1 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Brunch Specialties
- Fruit Salad - $16: Seasonal fruit & mango smoothie Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast-ada - $18: Fresh guacamole, heirloom tomatoes, criollo tostadas, 2 eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corn Bread French Toast - $14: Brioche, toast, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Chilaquiles - $18: House made salsa, heirloom chips, quesillo on top of epazote salsa beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Asada Red Chilaquiles - $24: House made salsa roja, heirloom chips, quesillo, asada beef Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Chilaquiles with Duck - $23: Fresh made tomatillo salsa, heirloom chips, quesillo, braised duck Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $19: Heirloom corn tortillas, bean salsa, eggs, house made salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tatemado Lamb with Egg - $23: Griddled barbacoa lamb, olla beans, heirloom tortilla, consommé Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Divorced Huarachitos - $19: Criollo corn huaraches, bean salsa, tomatillo and red salsa, eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pozole - $18: Mexican classic soup, heirloom cacahuazintle, criollo tostadas Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chamorrito & Eggs - $21: Braised beef shank, mirepoix puree, olla beans, eggs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Omelette - $23: Pork chorizo and quesillo omelette with red salsa, potatoes, peppers, and onion Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Tongue Taco - $12: Taco de Lengua Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chamorro Sopes - $17: Braised beef shank on thick corn cakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori Nopal Huarache - $16: Chorizo and cactus on sandal-shaped corn dough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tostada - $18: Fresh marinated seafood on a crunchy tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Trio Salad - $19: Heirloom tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Chorizo - $21: Fresh mussels with spicy pork sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Mole Chalupa - $17: Braised duck with mole on a fried corn base Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chochoyote Caldo - $28: Mussels, shrimp & fish stew with corn dumplings Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole de Mi Ama - $23: Artisan mole paste, peanut, chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Au Jus Costilla - $29: Braised short rib over heirloom masa grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molino's Asado - $28: House carne asada Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corte Ranchero - $38: Pound-size ribeye with house ranchero chimichurri Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Vampiros or Tacos - $22: 8oz of Ribeye strips on hard shell tostadas or handmade tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zarandeado - $26: Wrapped and shaken fish in banana leaves Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tumbado Rice - $26: Sofrito seafood Costa style rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pipian Pork Cheek - $24: Sunflower seed mole, cachete Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Borrego Tatemado - $32: Lamb barbacoa with banana leaves, tlacoyo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Tlayuda - $18: Oaxaca's enormous tortilla, refried beans, cauliflower mix Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Gorditas - $21: Ranchero shrimp, chimichurri rojo, rice, seafood consommé Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pike Place Catch - $34: Market's daily fresh offer, plantain, tlacoyo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Risotto - $23: Mexican traditional corn risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Stewed Rice - $6: Arroz Guisado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Epazote & Chile Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Guacamole - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pico de Gallo - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Blistered Peppers - $4: Chiles Toreados Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables - $6: Escabeche Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Traditional Flan - $6: Mexican traditional custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Affogato - $8: Vanilla ice cream, dark roast espresso, cacao Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Corn Bread - $9: Mexican classic cornbread, mint honey, pinole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Rice Pudding - $8: Arroz con leche, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Cafe de Olla - $5: Traditional spiced coffee
- Horchata Latte - $6
- Mexican Mocha - $7
- Pinole Latte - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Champurrado - $6: Chocolate-based atole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Atole Latte - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $7
- Agua Fresca - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke / Jarritos - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mimosa - $9
- Michelada - $9
Cocktails
- Tio Mora - $16: Berries, lime, Agave syrup, 400 Conejos Mezcal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Whitexican - $15: Espresso shot, Banhez mezcal, coffee liqueur, horchata, Cacao nibs, Pinole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Maíz Margarita - $14: Lime juice, Agave syrup, Cazadores tequila Reposado, Salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Veneno - $18: Morita chile, Mint, Strawberry, Sotol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Petacon - $12: Lime, Mango, Jimador reposado, Orange Liquor, Tajín rim
- Charanda Uruapan Mojito - $14: Mint, lime, imported single blended rum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Maíz
- Is Maíz dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Maíz has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Peppers, Pipian Pork Cheek and Stewed Rice.
- What can I eat at Maíz on a dairy-free diet?
- Blistered Peppers, Pipian Pork Cheek and Stewed Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Maíz have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Blistered Peppers and Stewed Rice.
- Is Maíz gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Maíz?
- Chamorrito & Eggs, at roughly 30.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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