Maiz y Cacao
A vibrant Latin American restaurant in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Maiz y Cacao sits on Queen Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, bringing the vibrant flavours of Latin American cooking — built around corn and cacao, as the name suggests — to the city. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its distinctive, flavour-packed offering in a competitive central dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of colourful, authentic Latin American food and a relaxed, characterful setting, offering something a little different right in the heart of town. For diners after bold, vibrant flavours and a genuine point of difference, it's clearly resonated, building a loyal following.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular CBD restaurant gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or keen to settle in for a Latin American feed in the centre of Melbourne.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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