# Maiz Cafe, Manningtree — Reviews & Opening Hours > Maiz Cafe — Mexican Restaurant in Manningtree with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 116 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/maiz-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Mexican Restaurant # Maiz Cafe Manningtree, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17315173523908478260&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Christian Fairhall-Smith](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104784409095261233634) **In short:** Maiz Cafe is a Mexican restaurant in Essex, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 116 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Maiz Cafe Maiz Cafe sits on South Street in Manningtree and serves Mexican food. The menu centres on tacos, with pork adobado, fish and cauliflower among the fillings. Nachos are also offered. The restaurant welcomes children and groups. The space has a relaxed, café-like quality. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive. The food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Maiz Cafe's own website](https://www.instagram.com/maizcafe?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - The Wholefood Store next door - Tesco Express next door - Manningtree Library next door - Jewson Manningtree next door - The Red Lion next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and fresh tacos, especially the pork adobado, fish, and cauliflower options, as well as the "other-worldly" nachos. They also highlight the relaxed and quaint atmosphere, which some describe as peaceful and similar to a cafe abroad. Guests mention the friendly and attentive staff provide excellent service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (116 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1667787). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (116 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.instagram.com/maizcafe?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F33W3W7+5G ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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