Maiz

Restaurant · MexicanNewtown

No dishes marked gluten free6 can be made gluten free on request

41 dishesmenu read 9 Novmaizmexicanfood.com

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Dinner

Antojitos

  • Esquites$11

    Slow-cooked corn in epazote broth, chilli mayonnaise, cheese, piquin chilli & lime

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Totopos$18

    Fresh-made guacamole, corn chips, grilled onions, char jalapenos & topped with signature 10-chilli oil

    Vegan

  • Sopa de Marlin Ahumado$13

    Ulladulla, NSW smoked swordfish machaca, native corn masa tartlet, sweet corn espuma & chipotle refried beans

    Free of dairyLikely fish

  • Flautas de Papa$15

    Trio of potato & red adobo rolled tortillas, fried and served with tomato & jalapeno salsa, & salted seed granola. Extra flauta +5

    Vegan

  • Taquito Al Pastor$11

    Char pork tenderloin "al pastor", with fresh tortillas, tepache glaze, morita & pineapple salsa

    Free of dairy

  • Cazuelita de Callo y Camarón$18

    Shark Bay, WA scallop & wild caught Australian prawn tostada with fennel, citrus, cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, basil and lime dressing

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chorizos al Pulque$19

    Chorizo braised in pulque, chilli oil & caramelized onions, served with a hand-pressed tortilla to dip. Extra native organic corn…

    Free of dairy

  • Papas a la Diabla$16

    Fried chat potatoes, served with jocoque and 10-chilli dry adobo

    VegetarianVegan optionCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

Del Maíz

  • Tetela Verde$30

    Triangle corn-pocket stuffed with pipian green mole, braised chayotes & confit fennel, with fresh zucchini salad

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Tamal Ahogado$31

    Steamed corn masa filled with epazote-sauteed mushrooms drenched in a tomato and jalapeno sauce, chilli greens & topped with a sunny…

    VegetarianVegan optionCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Enmolada de Pato$33

    Confit duck carnitas on a hand-pressed tortilla, drenched in your choice of traditional housemade mole sauce. Choice of mole: Blanco…

    Vegan optionContains nuts

  • Volcan de Pulpo$38

    Grilled Fremantle, WA octopus served on a crispy tostada, with guajillo chilli adobo, Oaxaca cheese, char pineapple salsa, avocado pure…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Huarache de Venado$32

    Wild venison barbacoa on a thick hand pressed tortilla, tomatillo salsa verde, mezcal salsa borracha, avocado, coriander & onion

    Free of dairy

  • Carne Asada & Huitlacoche$56

    Grilled flat-iron steak served with huitlacoche béarnaise, barbacoa jus and Mexican pickles

Ceviches

  • Nopales$22

    Cured nopales cactus, cascabel chilli leche de tigre, avocado, cucumber, cashew cheese & fried onions

    VeganContains nuts

  • Aguachile de Bonito$26

    Forster, NSW Bonito fish aguachile, green apple, roasted sweet corn oil, toasted corn, coriander

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Volteada de Mariscos$29

    Fremantle, WA octopus, Australian wild caught prawns and Ulladulla, NSW swordfish, fermented habanero and pineapple salsa, clamato juice…

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Lunch

Almuerzo

  • Chorizos al Pulque$17

    Chorizo braised in caramelized onions & pulque

  • Chilaquiles Your-Way$26

    Served with corn chips, cream, sliced onion, fresh herbs, black beans & signature 10-chilli oil. Choice of topping: Avocado (V), Beef…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Enchilada de Pollo$19

    Poached free range chicken on a hand pressed tortilla, drenched in a tomato, epazote & jalapeno sauce, queso fresco & sliced onions

    Can be made free of dairy

  • Chilaquiles Your-Way$27

    Served with corn chips, cream, sliced onion, fresh herbs, black beans & signature 10-chilli oil. Choice of topping: Wagyu Neck Barbacoa or…

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely dairy

  • Tlacoyo Divorciado$26

    Thick corn oval shaped flat-bread filled with black beans, two sunnyside-ups, charred tomatillo salsa-verde, pasilla salsa, cream, onion…

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Volcán de Arrachera$35

    Grilled beef-skirt Mexicali style tostada, adobo, Oaxaca cheese, charred herb salsa, avocado puree & cherry tomatoes

    Likely dairy

Tostada Tuesday

Tuesday (as named on menu)

Antojitos

  • Queso Fundido$19

    Oaxaca & mozzarella cheese pull, mushroom crackle, char salsa & tortillas on the side

    Likely dairy

  • Flautas$15

    x3 potato and pasilla chilli adobo rolled tortillas, tomato & jalapeno salsa, guacasalsa, salted amaranth granola. Extra flauta, +5 each

Tostadas

  • Barbacoa$9

    18 hr slow cooked wagyu beef neck, salsa roja, coriander, onion & black beans

  • Pibil$9

    Free range chicken Yucatan style, Xnipek onions, fermented habanero salsa & black beans

  • Hongos con Mole$9

    Mushrooms, confit garlic, ancho chilli and cacao mole, sesame seeds & black beans

    VeganLikely sesame

  • Nopales$9

    Cactus marinated in fresh lime juice and morita chilli, avocado and salted cheese

    VegetarianVegan optionLikely dairy

  • Carnitas$9

    Free range confit pork shoulder, tomatillo salsa verde, pork crackle & black beans

  • Ceviche$9

    NZ ling marinated in lime juice, oregano, chillies, cucumber, radish and avocado

    Free of dairyLikely fish

  • Chorizo$9

    Black beans, house veg chorizo, lettuce, jocoque, queso fresco

    Vegan optionLikely dairy

Quesadillas de Mercado

  • Arrachera$26

    Grilled beef-skirt Mexicali style

  • Longaniza$24

    Green adobo pork based chorizo, salsa verde

  • Chorizo$23

    Red adobo vege chorizo, guajillo salsa

  • Camarones$27

    "Gobernador" style wild caught prawns

    Likely shellfish

Desserts

Sweets

  • Mole Brownie$14

    Cacao and chile morita brownie, sweet mole sauce, rompope, pepita crumb, amaranth. Contains nuts & alcohol

    Contains nuts

  • Tamal$14

    Sweet corn tamal, seasonal fruit, vanilla bean chantilly

    Likely dairy

  • Mostachon$14

    Biscuit & pecans merengue cake, creamed cheese, fresh fruit. Contains nuts

    Contains nutsLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pie de Queso$14

    Queso fresco basque cheesecake, chilli ancho & mezcal jam. Contains alcohol

    Likely dairy

Classic Set

  • Classic Set$79

    Welcome shot: mezcal espadin & hibiscus. Esquites (V, VGO). Totopos (VG). Aguachile de Bonito (A, DF, VGO, OGF). Huarache de Venado (DF).…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

What the menu says"All our food is naturally gluten free unless its noted." Tortas are noted as containing gluten.
  • "All our food is naturally gluten free unless its noted." Tortas are noted as containing gluten.
  • "PLEASE NOTIFY OUR STAFF FOR ANY ALLERGIES." Beef and chicken is Halal.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Chef's Selection

  • Chef's Selection$95

    Available for pairs only. Welcome shot: elote butter-washed mezcal, burnt tortilla syrup, pepita oil. Sope de Marlin Ahumado (A, DF) each…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Vege Set Menu

  • Vege Set Menu$60

    Welcome shot: mezcal and hibiscus. Esquites: sweet corn soup, epazote broth, 7 chilli mayo, queso fresco, lime, piquín. Totopos: guacamole…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Set Menu

  • Set Menu

    Fruta con chile (Vg): watermelon, orange, cucumber, lime & chilli. Esquites (V): slow cooked corn in epazote broth, chilli mayo, cheese…

    Vegetarian optionLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (13)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (5)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 9 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressEnmore Road, Newtown
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitemaizmexicanfood.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from maizmexicanfood.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Maiz

Does Maiz have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 6 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Maiz coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “"All our food is naturally gluten free unless its noted." Tortas are noted as containing gluten.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Maiz?

Cazuelita de Callo y Camarón (Gluten free option (OGF), ask staff); Papas a la Diabla (Vegan option (VGO) or gluten free option (OGF), ask staff); Tetela Verde (Gluten free option (OGF), ask staff); Tamal Ahogado (Vegan option (VGO) or gluten free option (OGF), ask staff); Aguachile de Bonito (Gluten free option (OGF), ask staff); Volteada de Mariscos (Gluten free option (OGF), ask staff).

Can I book Maiz online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=164762&ot_source=Facebook&corrid=ec3560ba-9497-416a-828e-3764de719c1f

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