Maiz Colombian Street Food - Forest Ave

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621 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101

Maiz Colombian Street Food specializes in artisan arepas and Colombian street food, bringing a taste of Colombia to Maine. Located on Forest Avenue in Portland, the establishment is dedicated to providing a unique culinary experience to its customers.

In addition to serving delicious meals, Maiz offers a selection of frozen grocery items and catering services for larger events. The company is committed to quality food and community engagement, welcoming all patrons to enjoy their flavorful offerings.

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4.5127 reviews
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Allison F.
8/14/2025

I can't say no to an arepa spot, and I was wonderfully surprised to learned via my meal at Maiz that Columbian and Venezuelan arepas differ in texture. Columbian arepas are thinner and...

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Erin May D.
9/30/2025

I love the food here!!! Everything I've tried is super tasty. I'm giving four stars because it is WAY too expensive. The restaurant is like a small cafeteria with zero ambiance. It feels crazy to...

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Lizzy M.
2/9/2025

The food was fine, I really loved the mango and blackberry juice as well as the sauces that went along with the arepas. the arepas themselves were kind of underwhelming and not very large portions...

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Tracey W.
8/28/2025

Wonderful food and great service. I had the garlic lover and it was delish! I had never had Colombian food before. Definitely recommend!

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Ashley T.
3/28/2025

Second time here and everything was delicious once again. The buñuelos were a surprise favorite.

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