Tacos CDMX / Maizajo, a tribute to corn and its delights.
Maizajo is a place designed to protect the producer, preserve the identity of criollo corn, and enjoy its creations.
By Alejandro Pohlenz
Corn is a fundamental part of our soul, especially the “criollo” variety (the one that has been traditionally cultivated and mixed by Mesoamerican farmers for thousands of years). The love for traditional corn farming has been passed down from generation to generation. We know there are 64 varieties of criollo corn, and of those, 59 are endemic to Mexico. They come in all colors: white, pink, and blue.
Eight years ago, Santiago Muñoz Moctezuma and Gerardo Vázquez Lugo were inspired to do something to preserve this legacy, which is the very substance of our identity. They designed a place, a sort of active museum, to prevent the extinction of criollo corn.
What is Maizajo?
Maizajo (pronounced “maíz-ajo”) is a very ancient variety named for its grains, which resemble a cluster of garlic.
Maizajo represents an interesting duality: downstairs, they sell tortillas, masa, and corn products (sourced directly from producers), and they nixtamalize naturally, using slaked lime and hand-kneading the product. Upstairs, there is a unique restaurant dedicated, of course, to the tortilla.
The food selection includes highly recommended shrimp tacos, beef tail huarache, duck barbacoa tacos, or grilled tongue for taquear.
Michelin Guide Mexico
Maizajo has the honor of being listed in the Michelin Guide and has seating on the terrace.
- Address: Fernando Montes de Oca 113, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06140 Mexico City, CDMX
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays close at 6 p.m.
- Ideal for: Lunch and dinner
- Type of Food: Corn specialties
- Payment: Cash and cards
- Accessibility: No
- Parking: Valet parking
- Reservations: Recommended for Saturday lunch
- Phone: 55 9197 9461
- Nearby Public Transport: Metro Juanacatlán
- Pet Friendly: No
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Vegan Options: Yes
