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Cafe Maiz Restaurant Review

27567 Puerta Real (Crown Valley Pkwy.) Send to Phone
Mission ViejoCA 92691
949-367-0777 | Menu
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Fast casual Mexican restaurant from the owners of El Cholo. Cafe Maiz Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Orange County (CA) Mexican Restaurants |

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El Cholo fans will be happy to visit Café Maiz, a fast-casual restaurant concept by The Restaurant Business Inc. (El Cholo Irvine, El Cholo Los Angeles, The Cat & The Custard Cup, The Cannery). Located in a '70s-era strip mall across from The Shops at Mission Viejo, the eatery serves up El Cholo’s signature handmade corn tortillas for its fairly authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas and ensaladas. The El Cholo green corn tamale, with its fresh corn masa, cheddar and roasted green chilies, is a favorite. The salsa bar features four varieties along with spicy pickled vegetables and other garnishes. El Cholo aficionados can also order the restaurant’s famed sweet and strong margaritas. Families should note that an expanded selection of kid-friendly options includes items like burritos and quesadillas.

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