From the minute you walk in you realize this is a Chilpolte offshoot. I'm surprised to say this place is... read more equal to or better than Chilpolte. We had two naked burritos which contained fresh tasting ingredients and huge portions.
Their seasoning seems more refined than Chipotle and the quality of ingredients is equal.
The price point is good as well.
Service was friendly.
We had a carnitas and shredded beef naked burritos. Both highly recommended.
They offer regular burritos,tacos,enchiladas and salads.
This is a great choice for quick bite in Port Authority area. read less

Great food! Meats were cooked right in front of you and the condiments were all fresh! The salsas ranged from... read more mild to extremely hot-- really hot  I needed some water for that kind of spice. Chips were also perfectly salted and crispy. Overall, awesome fast serve Mexican food experience. read less

I swear I can't get enough of this place. I finally tried their burrito and it was just as good... read more as the bowl. If you are in the area go go go. read less

Freshest most authentic Mexican in the area. It blows Chipotle out of the water. Service is quick and friendly and... read more the place is extremely clean. Definitely recommend! read less

This has been my go-to Mexican spot ever since Chipotle started having problems with their produce and these guys have... read more been consistently awesome. I would not compare this place to Chipotle. That would be like comparing your grandma's food to McDonald's. Both have certain appeal but I think most would see my point.
My favorites here are the grilled chicken quesadillas and steak burrito bowls (called naked burritos.) The chicken has a very satisfying smokiness to it and the steak is juicy and tender. All of their salsas are very flavorful and fresh (Beware: their hottest salsa is super hot and super good if you're into that.) The guacamole is also pretty good. The staff is always polite and the pricing is on point. read less

Fantastic authentic Mexican food This place serves incredibly tasty Mexican food at a great price. If you're nearby then definitely check it out! The... read more soup was amazing, we'll be back! read less

Needed a fix on my craving for Mexican food and this place nailed it. Super fast delivery and very easy... read more to order from the Yelp app. Their chips were my favorite- crispy with a little bit of salt. And their salsa roja is one of the best salsas I've had in a while. Will definitely order again! read less

This place is AMAZING. Once you eat here you won't eat chipotle again. The food is so fresh and delicious.... read more Their corn salad is so good as well. I literally travel to get this for lunch when I'm at work that's how good it is. I would definitely recommend everyone to try it you will not be disappointed. read less

Blue ribbon Mexican food We sampled the burrito, blue tacos, nachos and quesadillas. I can and will recommend it all. After exchanging a very... read more reasonable amount of doubloons we retreated back to our lodgings and began our feast. At one point a rather seductive blue taco kissed my cheek as I was enjoying the company of a hot burrito rather than retreat to the safety of the well loved nachos I decided to invite her to join us what ensued was a ménage à trois of Mexican pleasure that lasted the whole night.
Can’t wait to do it again read less

I LOVE this place! SO much better than chipotle. I wish there were more locations but I'm lucky enough to... read more have them near my office  There are so many menu options to choose from, depending on your hunger level. I typically get chicken tacos (3), sometimes Mexican corn (it's okay but its no cafe Habana). The chicken tortilla soup is very much worth the midtown price. I've heard the salads and quesadillas are tasty as well. The food is fresh and filling--no complaints here. read less

Excellent flavors.  Got the steak burrito.  Ponto beans are delicious.  Coming from Dallas and knowing good tex-mex, this place is... read more up there.  Reminded me of Freebirds (if any NY'er visits Dallas, hit Freebirds up...you'll be transported back to this Blue Maiz). read less

The superior alternative to the Chipotle across the street. Basically the same concept but with Minimal lines, friendly service, larger... read more portions, (peppers and onions by default!), And better sauces. You've got two milds, a creamy Chipotle sauce, and then my favorite, the guajillo which is basically pure fire and it's phenomenal. It's the kind of place where people order in Spanish and banter with the workers, so you know it's as authentic as you're gonna get in times square. read less

We got two quesadillas delivered and they were seriously DELICIOUS. it came with plenty of salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

After reading various reviews, I decided to try Blue Maiz out and I am so happy I did. I walked... read more in around noon to a very small line and happy workers. Plenty of tables were open too. The Naked Burrito is fresh and delicious and the chips are crispy, thick, and hold up to scooping. I'm highly impressed by the large lime I got, too. Often it's so tiny but I'm pretty sure I got a whole one. Price is good for the area. I've already recommended it to my coworkers. I will definitely be back! read less

This is my favorite place in the city to grab dinner.. hands down. The staff is amazing, the food is... read more always on point, and very flavorful. All of the ingredients are very high quality and you can not go wrong with anything you order. If you're around the time square area, you must go here, no questions about it.
My favorite is the grilled chicken bowl, pinto beans, with jalapeños, guacamole, and there cilantro lime sauce. Just thinking about it makes me hungry.. oh and not to mention the food is very very healthy. This is a must try restaurant!!! read less

Blue Maiz catered an event for me today and it was fantastic. They came when they said they would, the... read more portions were very generous, and everyone loved the food. read less

Fresh Mexican bursting with flavor! It's a similar style as Chipotle, but tastes more authentic. Love the choice of sauces... read more and salsas. Great value for the huge size portion and it's a nice bright addition to the neighborhood right outside Port Authority. read less

We really enjoyed our meal.   The choices of meat and sauces were excellent.  All was very tender and well... read more cooked.   We are in town for a week and enjoyed it so much we went twice.   Would highly recommend if your in the area. read less

I highly recommend this Cuisine, really good food and friendly staff. I'll be back for sure.

Very tasty Mexican food, ready for you to order in no time! Really nice burrito I had pulled pork with... read more Verde sauce, not too hot but a nice warm feeling on the tongue. Really enjoyed it here and will come again! read less

NYC on a budget can be tough until you discover places like this. We were able to eat for a... read more reasonable price, but ate like royalty. The staff were kind and made the ordering process easy. The food was wonderful and what I expected from a restaurant of this style. read less

My go-to Lunch Place! (Forget Chipotle!!) You won't even care for Chipotle after this place! The chicken is sooooo good! (all other 8 proteins are as... read more well, but chicken is my fave) The ingredients they have are always fresh and tasty. The service is super quick even with super long lines. Give them a try! read less

If you are looking for a delicious and healthier alternative to chipotle. This is the place for you. This place... read more has amazing food with just the right amount of seasoning on their items. I always get the naked burrito with the tortilla on the side. The ingredients are always so fresh and flavorful. I have been there a handful of times and to be honest every time I visit the food just gets better and better. The guacamole is so fresh and delicious and my favorite part is there chipotle crema. It has the right amount of tangy and spice. Let's not forget the staff in there. EVERYONE IS GREAT WITH AN AMAZING ATTITUDE. It makes you want to come back. They treat you like family there. They are always smiling, always willing to answer questions and explain what the items they sell are. They also rrecommend things you should try based on what you order which is cool too. I don't know why this place has a 4 star and not a 5 star because they truly deserve 10 stars. Thank you very much for the delicious food and continue providing the best customer service to the people that visit this establishment! You guys are doing an amazing job!!! read less

This place doesn't even need an extra long review. If you are looking for delicious, mouth-watering, joy-to-your-tastebuds, authentic Mexican food,... read more THIS is your place. THIS is where you want to be for lunch or even your dinner if you're looking for a quick bite to eat before heading home after work.
P.S: Check in every single time for 10% off your meal. read less

OMG is this the best quick serve Mexican.  Super fresh. Super tasty.
Guacamole is perfection.
Eat here !

Found this place walking along 8th Ave on the way to Shubert Theater, it had an A rating, and I... read more love Mexican food. This place did not disappoint at all! I had the chicken quesadillas and my aunt a chicken burrito in a bowl (aka salad, lol). We both enjoyed the food very much, and the customer service was very good!
Highly recommend this place read less

Excellent food. Chipotle style, but authentic and fresh ingredients. Nice environment, great menu and friendly staff! Blue corn tacos, amazing... read more street corn, multiple salsa options and inexpensive prices. Chorizo had great seasoning too. One of the better meals we had in New York, without spending a fortune. Try this place out, everyone who was with us enjoyed it and we ate for under $12 per person. read less

Very good! Burritos, tacos, and naked (i.e., burrito bowl). Very sizeable portions, fresh ingredients, fast and friendly service. The 10%... read more check-in discount definitely didn't hurt, although prices were reasonable. Choice of salsas was great, larger than a certain franchise located across the street. The franchise across the street has a certain distinct flavor that I don't like, and Blue Maize just tasted like its ingredients, the way I'd expect it to. I didn't feel it was greasy and I'd definitely come back when I'm in the city. read less

Blue Maiz is one of my favorite, authentic Mexican spots in the heart of Midtown. With all of these chain... read more Mexican, grab and go type spots popping up (Chipotle, Dos Toros, etc.), It's great to have an authentic style cuisine.
In the past, I have ordered chicken and steak quesadillas as well as chicken tacos, burritos and bowls. Their meats taste amazing - grilled to perfection. They make a to die for guacamole to top it off. I always top my order off with guac and chips.
Their food is moderately priced based on the location and surrounding competitors. Typically, lunch for me is north of $10 and south of $15 depending on what I order.
On a rare occasion, I will order a quesadilla and it will be sloppy - meaning it is dripping from the ingredients (from the onions and peppers). This generally happens when they're short handed, but it would never stop me from going back!
And, on top of that, they have such a friendly staff. The woman that works on Saturdays at the register is such a kind soul. She is very helpful and always in a good mood.
I definitely recommend Blue Maiz for authentic Mexican cuisine! read less

Awesome, quick and fresh Mexican food. From the minute you walk in you realize this is a Chilpolte offshoot. I'm surprised to say this place is... read more equal to or better than Chilpolte. We had two naked burritos which contained fresh tasting ingredients and huge portions.
Their seasoning seems more refined than Chipotle and the quality of ingredients is equal.
The price point is good as well.
Service was friendly.
We had a carnitas and shredded beef naked burritos. Both highly recommended.
They offer regular burritos,tacos,enchiladas and salads.
This is a great choice for quick bite in Port Authority area. read less