Blue Maiz is a great addition to midtown west!
Super fast, super fresh burritos and Mexican salads. You can't go wrong... read more with anything on the menu; it's all pretty satisfying, although I do highly recommend the chicken menuzada- it's bomb.
Burritos are the size of your head and THEN some.
Prices are good for the area. Ordering during lunchtime can be slow, but that's midtown for ya.
Delivery is quick and accurate. Guacamole is fresh and yummy. The beverage selection is lacking, but they do have some Mexican sodas in the fridge and that's cool. 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

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

Fresh ingredients. Food in minutes. Reasonable price. Steak desmenuzado burrito with chipotle sauce was huge and very delish.

I like their salad a lot. A good place for vegetarians with a very big portion.
Nachos are good too!... read more They bake them with cheese and it's yum. Tip: ask them to put beans after baking nachos, it will save you from nachos going soggy!
I am a frequent visitor here, loveit! 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

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

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

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

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

Yum. This fresh, authentic, Mexican place did not disappoint. Loved the tacos, the burrito was huge! My daughter only ate... read more about half. Cheese quesadilla was very delicious as well. Love that they have Seniorial sangria. It's my fave. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read less

Stopped for a quick breakfast and it did not disappoint.  Tortillas were fresh and they had 4 good salsa choices.

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

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

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

My Burrito w chorizo was great! The customer service team was helpful with my decision on what to eat.

Was pleasantly surprised by this place! Good quality is way better than Chipitle or Qdoba. The staff was really friendly... read more as well. Had a great experience. read less

Very fresh and amazing food. Real Mexican flavors in an otherwise area filled of tourist traps.
Great variety of choices,... read more generous portions, amazing seasoning, and authentic Mexican taste.
I rarely eat chicken when I dine out, but their pulled chicken is in my opinion, one of the best I have tried (it reminds me of my grandma's cooking). But also the pulled pork is amazing, and just about everything else I have tried here.
I love their salads and the salad dressings, from mild to spicy. So many choices!!!
The first time I tried the food I thought I just got lucky that day,  but the quality is always consistent, and it has been now over a dozen of visits where I always leave full and happy to go there.  
Attentive and kind staff, great food, clean place in the heart of Times Square. Almost impossible to believe. If you are in the area don't think twice to eat here. 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

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

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

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

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

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

Friendly, quick, clean service. Tastier then Chipotle; alot fresher in my opinion. Ample seating and generous portions for the price.... read more I ordered the vegetarian quesadillas for 10$. Will 100% return here  to try the other dishes 🙂 read less

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

Great for a cheap and quick eat! We went here on our first evening in NYC as it was around the corner from the hotel we were... read more staying at and we were tired so just wanted something quick. It was great, we got a burrito bowl and a burrito! The burrito bowl was huge and really nice. Fast cheap and nice food. read less

Chipotle who? This place rocks!!! Delicious fresh ingredients and definitely a huge portion for what you pay. You don't get... read more that ugh I feel gross and I hate myself feeling after eating it at all. I love the options that they have and it's awesome that they even have Elote! Of course guacamole is extra but cmon when isn't it extra?! It's delicious - it's worth it- can't wait to go back again! Just hate the location but hey very convenient if you're going to watch a broadway play! read less

Stopped in for a late Saturday evening dinner, expecting a Chipotle/Qdoba experience. I was pleasantly surprised. The freshest ingredients, most... read more flavorful rice and carne asada ever, and their chipotle crema was the perfect addition to my naked burrito. Despite the chaos of Times Square, we had no problem grabbing a quiet table and enjoying dinner and conversation. We'll definitely be back. 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