Maize At The Station

If you are here in the Champaign Urbana area then YOU have to go! It’s the cutest little spot near Illinois Terminal with amazing food. The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. I recommend sitting outside if weather permits.

Place was very clean and service and food were so good! We got the large size guac and there was so much of it, we were happy to take some home as leftovers! The fajitas are the size of a small child. The egg and potato tacos are delicious. The French toast coated in caramel sauce; also 5 stars! Never a bad meal here!!!!

Let me say this now: BEST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. I’ll say it one more time so the people in the back can hear it: BEST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOLD IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. I’ll start with the atmosphere and service. This Maize restaurant, unlike the one on Green Street, is full service—sit down and you are waited on. The atmosphere inside is upscale and modern, but has some charm. The servers are really friendly and knowledgable. Did somebody say happy hour? Yes! On weekdays (M-F) all appetizers are half off from 4-6pm. We took advantage — ordered the unlimited chips & salsa flight AND guacamole. Guacamole was clearly made in-house, chips were warm and crispy, and all the salsas (the four unique salsas from the flight + the standard red salsa) were flavorful and addicting. Ordered steak chalupas for dinner. They were incredibly TASTY and FILLING! I ordered them fried - the shell was incredibly crisp to my liking! It also came with rice and beans - delicious as well!Seriously one of the best Mexican dinners I’ve had in a while. Will be back again in the future! 🇲🇽

Love this place, and we will be returning every time we visit the area! There are two locations, so be aware they are completely different. There is a small takeout restaurant with stool/counter seating on Green St., and there is a full restaurant at The Station. This is specific to The Station. The server we had was fabulous! He provided very helpful tips and explanations for questions we had on menu items. You'll find a full bar with a ton of really great drink options and a wonderful food menu! You'll find the expected, and then you'll find the unexpected! For instance, they have a salsa flight, which is a must try! It's generous, a fun way to sample the sauces while waiting for your food, and incredibly reasonable! There are squash blossom options that can be added to most options and a lot of great menu items to choose from if you're looking for vegetarian fare. You won't find any flour tortillas here. They are all handmade blue corn tortillas - very fresh and delicious! Lots of convenient parking available right outside the restaurant. I highly recommend stopping here, whether you're visiting a student on campus or just in the area with friends or family. The food is absolutely delicious!