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 is probably the best authentic Mexican lunch I have ever had in Manhattan, of course queens is even better... read more but so far I just love this place.staffs are friendly & place is super clean.I ll bring more friends here to try out this gem ! 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

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

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 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

Finally!!! Nachos done right. The chicken nachos were delish! And the street corn omg so good. My new fav mexican... read more spot. After living in Hell's Kitchen for 10 years I have finally found Great nachos. Almost like chipotle but better. read less

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

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

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

Tasty tacos, perfectly seasoned Guacamole and a nice taco salad delivered FAST in Chelsea. The blue corn option might be... read more what bring ya folks but the carnitas will make you a regular. Sangria delivered by the can too! Por supuesto el Blue Maíz! 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 food, I get it 2-3 times a week. I would much rather have Blue Maiz than Chipotle any day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Super great food for such a great price. The portion size was pretty big as well. I've tried so far... read more the quesadilla and the naked burrito (burrito bowl) and both are super filling and great . 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

I love it, my kids love it. A better Chipotle, homemade and delicious. Nice people, clean restaurant, moderately priced. It's... read more our "go to" in Times Square! 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

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