Maíz Taquería

"The latest and northernmost outpost of the Maiz micro-chain, Maiz Taqueria used to be Sazon (owned by the same family), but now uses the same house-nixtamalized heirloom corn that has made the tortillas at the Belltown and Pike Place locations legendary. The sturdy, liberally salted chips are a revelation, especially when soaked with piquant salsa or velvety mole in the form of chilaquiles, and the mazapan pancakes are like an upgraded version of peanut butter flapjacks." - Sophie Grossman, Eater Staff

"Seattle’s most famous tortilla makers took over the space that used to be Sazon Kitchen in February, bringing their acclaimed nixtamalized corn with them. You’re probably going to order tacos here, and you should, but grab some nachos for the table — it turns out that these great tortillas also make great chips, and they’re topped with fantastic queso-style cheese." - Meg van Huygen, Harry Cheadle

"For an easy lunch with memorable Mexican food, this Ballard taqueria is well worth a visit. Unlike their tiny Pike Place location, there's plenty of sit-down seating inside and outside on the papel picado-decorated patio. The tacos are served on those same soft and pliable nixtamalized tortillas Maiz has built its reputation on. Fillings-wise, make sure the hearty mash of chorizo and potatoes, peppery sweet birria, and shrimp under crema-dressed slaw hit your table." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Maíz has opened another location in Ballard–Maíz Taquería. And it’s worth a visit if you’re in the mood for an easy lunch with some memorable Mexican food. Unlike the tiny Pike Place location, there is plenty of sit-down seating inside and outside on the papel picado-decorated patio. Even though Maíz has a full menu of tortas and tasty chilaquiles, the real reason you’ll be veering off 15th Avenue are the tacos. They’re made on those same soft and pliable nixtamalized tortillas Maiz has built a reputation for. Out of all the filling options, make sure the tacos with a hearty mash of chorizo and potatoes, ones with peppery sweet birria, and a few with shrimp under crema-dressed slaw hit your table." - Kayla Sager-Riley

"Sazon Kitchen, a Mexican breakfast and brunch spot, is serving tortas, tacos, and burritos from its food truck parked in its lot for pickup. The business continues to operate outside its commissary kitchen." - Gabe Guarente