• Maiz Colombian Street Food

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Gluten-free
Colombian
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Small gluten free venue in the Public Market House selling arepas, which are gluten-free. Arepas are a corn-based outer shell with fillings inside, like beans, corn, avocado, chickpea and cauliflower stew. Ask for the vegan ones. Relocated from 28 Monument Square. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.


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12 Reviews

First Review by MelbourneMegan

Wgoers

Points +165

Vegan
10 Mar 2023

Authentic arepas

You could choose whatever ingredients you want or pick one of the menu items. There were only a couple of vegan menu items. Tasted good and the honey sweetened sodas were great! The arepas were large and difficult to eat.

Pros: Has vegan arepas and bowls, Authentic Colombian food and ambiance , Uses eco-friendly utensils

Cons: Arepas have too many chicpeas

ErinBatemanArsenault

Points +18

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

Loved our first time eating Colombian street food.

We loved the arepas and the sauce. Look forward to returning to Portland to try another arepas.

Pros: Wonderful vegan options, The Mushrooms arepas were amazing, lol I’m king forward to going back again.

Cons: Wish they had a few more vegan options

studentcareer

Points +64

Vegan
13 Aug 2022

Good find

Arepas are a new favorite. A little messy but we’ll worth it.

Pros: Filling, Options

Cons: Don’t eat with a white shirt

jayluhx

Points +1462

Vegan
06 Aug 2022

Deserves five stars! All gluten free!

I recently had to go gluten free bc I’m diagnosed celiac. WOW. My first ever arepa and it did not disappoint!! I highly recommend the roja dulce sauce if you like a kick. Incredible food I will be back again this trip!!

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-02

Kate9791

Points +774

Vegan
05 Jul 2022

Unique!

Love finding some unique-to-me vegan food. The arepas was crisper/chewier than I expected, and really yummy. Avocado both on top and bottom of the pocket, stuffed in between with chickpeas, a tomato and a piece or two of cauliflower. Don’t try eating on a first date! Otherwise, you’ll love it. Appreciate the vegan options, and being totally gluten free! Decent size, but I needed a bit more to make it a full meal.

Pros: Two vegan options, plus modifiables

Israfel72

Points +45

Vegan
07 Feb 2022

I’ve died and gone to heaven

We live two hours away and would come to Portland just for these arepas.

The bean and cheese is delicious and the yucca arepita are little pillowy delights. The dips are creative and outstanding and the interior is really well decorated and welcoming. Would love to try more of the menu next time we’re in town!

Pros: Easy online ordering/pick up, Great funky vibe, Outstanding food

fitzdrake

Points +204

Vegan
07 Mar 2020

Yummy

Loved the vegan arepas, a little messy, but delicious. Also, love the outdoor seating in the summer.

JoshiaHouse

Points +18

Vegan
31 Oct 2019

Great food

While not everything was vegan everything could be made vegetarian and through their changing menu the day I went there were two vegan options for entrees and 1 for appetizers and several more of each could very easily be made vegan and they are now apparently working on having vegan desserts in there desert

Pros: Decent vegan options, Very open and personable, Great atmosphere

Cons: None really,

sophiefrenchfry

Points +1333

Vegan
16 Feb 2019

Delicious Arepa

It was such a treat to even find an arepa in Portland, but even better to find such tasty ones at Maiz. They are located on the second floor of the public house, and there are several options for casual dining here. The arepa are filled with a variety of toppings... they have a vegan option with chickpeas and cauliflower or a vegetarian one filled with cheese. They also have a yummy vegan cilantro sauce. I didn’t try their coffee, but they appear to have a nice selection of espresso based drinks.

Pros: Yummy , Quick

Cons: Limited veggie options

Ksis

Points +1067

Vegan
16 Jan 2019

👌🏼

Vegan option clearly labeled—arepa stuffed with cauliflower, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and avocado. Super yummy! Have 3 sauces to choose from but only the cilantro sauce is vegan. (It’s a tasty sauce, I’ve really started to dislike cilantro for some reason lately but this sauce was tangy and not too cilantro-y!) You get a good size for the price and it’s really filling. Would highly recommend.

madoublethew

Points +296

Vegan
11 Aug 2018

Delicious lunch

The vegan arepa is super yummy, with chickpeas and avocado. Would really recommend.

Pros: Freshly prepared., Friendly staff.

MelbourneMegan

Points +68

Vegan
07 Jul 2018

Delicious Arepa!

Really enjoyed the vegan arepa, really couldn't beat it for value and taste! Would recommend for a quick and tasty lunch.




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