MAÍZ Mexican Cantina
4.5 ★ · 4,684 reviews on Google · $$
Open now · 36 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
MAÍZ Mexican Cantina at 36 E Cross St in Ypsilanti, MI serves from-scratch Mexican classics, including fajitas and enchiladas, in a casual setting. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner, with small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, and desserts among its offerings. A full bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, and happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food are also available. The dining space includes a fireplace, with outdoor seating and a private dining room among the seating options. The restaurant welcomes families, groups, and solo diners, and is popular with students and tourists. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables; dogs are welcome outside. The entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are accepted, though a wait is usual. Dine-in, takeout, and catering are available, but delivery is not. MAÍZ holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 4,684 reviews.

Know before you go
- From-scratch fajitas and enchiladas
- Full bar and happy-hour food and drinks
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Dog-friendly outdoor seating
- Children’s menu and family amenities
- Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
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A better than average Mexican food. Having visited a few times, I would rate it higher if the food was more consistent. I will be returning
— Google, 4★, September 30, 2026Service was great. I loved the chips they were rainbow. I got chicken tinga tostadas and they weren't very good lacked flavor. My margarita was okay.
— Google, 3★, September 27, 2026
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