Reviews for Maize at the Station in Champaign, IL
Amazing rice and refried beans, probably the best in Champaign. Plenty of vegetarian options.
If I could give them a half star I would. I love the original location so much, and this one was the biggest let down. This was... my first time dining in here, and last! Usually I just go to the other location. Everything about our visit was terrible, fromthe food to the service! When we first arrived we had to flag down the staff whom were just standing at the bar talking andignoring anyone standing at the host station. Our server was equally as terrible. We spent most of our time with empty glasses,because they couldn't be bothered to check on our table or bring refills. The queso fundido was overcooked to the point thecheese proteins separated from the water. We informed the server and was told that's how it's supposed to be. Never had QuesoFundido served like that anywhere else! The Al Pastor only had one flavor, and that's burnt! It was greasy and flavorless. Thebeans and rice tasted burnt as well. Read more
Mole chicken wings were delicious. Mole itself was on a neutral side - not too spicy or sweet. The enfrijoladas were perfect.... It?s my second time eating here and the servers always provide good service. Gotta give a shout-out to the person who picks theplaylists- heard a lot of music from my teens and had me dancing in my chair while waiting for the food. Read more
Simply the best. I grew up eating authentic Mexican dishes through family and I have to say this restaurant hits the mark and is... far better than any restaurant I've ever been to - and that's not just lip service. It was so good that I was in a great moodthe rest of the whole day simply because I discovered this place that I can come back to. Items are clearly made from scratchand it's noticeable by the food's presentation and flavor well before you ever find out by talking to an employee about it. Thefood does all the talking. First things first, the corn tortillas are incredible, having the same soft consistency of a flourtortilla but with all the fresh flavor and perfectly chewier texture of a corn tortilla. I could happily fill up on just thesetortillas alone. The salsa is high quality, and chips are clearly made fresh. The items we ordered were: ? Queso Fondito w.Chorizo ? Mega Tlacoyo ? Beef Birria Tacos ? Mango Margarita ? Tamarind Margarita The chorizo queso was insanely good, and theway that they encrust the cheese onto the cast iron it's served in makes it a delight to get the bottom parts out and onto theirfresh tortillas the dish is served with The mega tlacoyo was perfect. I think something people might misconceive from thephotos of the dish is that it could be hard to eat or not have enough texture to it because it's maybe hard to tell what is inthe stack of food at first glance - but it's actually very easy to cut right into perfect squares to where each and every biteis forkable and gives you some of everything without falling apart. The skirt steak layer was spot on, and the tlacoyo's bottompiece is very unique - a soft homemade blue corn tortilla stuffed with a thin layer of brown beans. The beef birria tacos werethe best I've ever had at a restaurant or even from family, hands down. They even go the extra mile of actually encrustingcheese onto each tortilla before generously mounding their expertly cooked beef. The dip is very w Read more
So good! Each time I eat here I say ?I need to come here more often it?s soooo good!? Don?t wait, just go.
The food was amazing as well the drinks, I did not love the service but it's ok, I would come back for the food and drinks. I... sat down at the bar and they did not give me service till probably after more than 10 minutes than I HAD to ask for a menu. Itfelt like I was bothering and I did not like that I chose that place fory bday and did not get the service I was expecting butfood and drinks 10/10 ???? Read more
This like the fanciest Mexican restaurant in town. It's unique from its location in an old train station to the fact that it's... the only place that serves nopal, at least from those places we have been. The service was excellent, fast and accommodated somespecial requests. Food was delicious and finely presented. Things we didn't like are: the lack of decorations- when I go to aMexican restaurant I want to feel I'm in Mexico- and the small plates, our food kept falling on the table. They play modernLatin music, unlike all other Mex places and this is a big plus. Read more
This place is just terrible. Iam just mad complete rip off. Staff *** Food -* Drinks take forever Music loud They owners of this... restaurant really need to close the place down. Please don't support this restaurant there are way better restaurants to eat atin champaign. Look at cheese dip pic, the dirt air conditioning vent sorry the flies moved to fast to get pictures. Read more