Loud Hip Hop, salty margaritas and a nice variety of tacos. Maïs is definitely a unique experience.
There was a long wait for a table (they don`t take reservations) but the host gave us the option of passing on a cell phone number which he would call when a spot was free. This was great as it was very very cold outside and the place is tiny so waiting-in wasn't an option. We headed down the street for a drink and ended up missing the call - making our wait a bit longer when we called to check. The owner was GREAT about this - he brought us a round of tequila shots because we waited for a table for over an hour but honestly it was mostly our fault.
My margarita was awesome and authentic and had fresh coriander. Sorry what?! FRESH CORIANDER. So I was pretty happy about that. I had two.
The tacos were good. Nothing to write home about.....reasonably priced and unique flavors.
My favorites were the carnitas and the squash, black bean and fresh cheese. The crunchiness of the pork rinds on the carnitas was a really nice touch, and who doesn't like fresh cheese?
All in all, I enjoyed the drinks and the vibe (young, loud, dark, intimate) of this place more-so than the food but I will definitely be returning to see what other taco flavor combinations they come up with