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Corazon De Maiz Mexican Food

91/100 (1788 ratings)

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"The food was delicious, fast, generous and well priced. A variety of actually hot sauces which made me break out into sweats. Lots of cheese and meat..."

Rabbitstew45

"This, along with bottega, are definitely the gems of Ottawa. Inexpensive ($10 for a full burrito, $7 for a full salad), great portions, and amazing..."

Sneha Dobriyal

"Best service there is in Ottawa. Best burrito you'll find anywhere. 10/10. 100% recommend to anyone visiting Ottawa or that lives here. They have the..."

Preston McInnis

"Reasonably priced and flavourful authentic food. Loved the variety of hot sauces available too. Definitely lived up to the hype and I will go back. ..."

Melissa M

"Fantastic and quick Mexican food in the market. There isn't much seating, but we took ours to eat in nearby Major Hill's Park and it was..."

Donna Keranen

"Great spot with limited seating for street-style tacos, burritos and nachos. Wonderful fresh ingredients and authentic flavours. Only a few tables..."

Dan Cammaert

"Very friendly service and great food. I had a burrito which had quite a unique flavor, very authentic. The atmosphere was very fun and made for a..."

Carolyn Wang

"Made to order delicious authentic Mexican food in the heart of the ByWard Market. Always on top of my list when looking for a quick satisfying bite..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"Absolutely delicious. So delicious I'm writing this review right after I ate. I have been craving REAL Mexican, basic tacos for what seems like a..."

Eating Canada

"Nice and cheap Mexican food. The small cut restaurant is in center area of byward market. Very good place to get back warm and eat spicy in cold..."

Guangqi Zhou

"This place is a quirky little place inside the Byward market square. Small and cozy. We came here for a quick pre dinner bite on a Saturday..."

Kiki

"I love this place. I eat here so often that reviewing it is kinda silly. Anyway, I've eaten almost everything on the menu and have yet to be..."

Geskalney

"Everything about this place makes you want to fall in love. Very friendly, courteous and kind staff. Amazing and authentic food. Small and charming..."

Bacon

"A little confusing -- small place, the menu is on a blackboard that doesn't face the doorway, and it's not clear where you order... but all was made..."

BonVivant

"Best Mexican food in Ottawa! I recommend their tacos, full of authentic flavours! And don't forget to top off your food with one of their many..."

FoodAficionado

"This place is a gem. It came around before the big box burrito joints (which are mostly great too). Part of the byward market building, it is quaint,..."

Eli

"First time in Ottawa and eating here. My husband and I chose the restaurant based on reviews from here and because we love Mexican food. We thought..."

JadenJonas

"Great burritos! They're big and very filling! I got the vegetarian, they actually have a veggie filling which was nice. The jarritos selection is..."

Zoe M

"Although I've been working in the market for four years now, I only just discovered Corazon De Maiz this summer. Their food is delicious, authentic,..."

Lauren

"Great burritos - Delicious, reasonably priced, filling, and sizeable. This place is mostly a takeout counter with a little bit of seating. It is not..."

Ott Snacker

"This place just makes me happy. The food is fresh and tastes great, the people working there are always smiling and very friendly... highly..."

La Fra

"This is a favourite spot for me. Came back after a few months and had the chicken burrito with a Mexican fruity drink. My lunch companion had the..."

Samantha Singh

"AMAZING. Tried this out on a whim, and it was amazing! Flavors were absolutely delicious, and the service was efficient even though it was..."

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"Good Eats. Delicious, well-made burritos. Helpful, cheerful staff. I am happy we stopped here. Small eating area, but cozy. Delicious! Eat some lunch..."

Guse.brynn

"By Far Best Burrito Spot in Ottawa. This place is run by a latino couple-- very friendly people, and great atmosphere. The food there is delicious,..."

Synchro08

"I find myself daydreaming about their beef burritos on a regular basis and don't mind driving across the city to get one - this is Mexican food at..."

Darcy Ujjainwalla

"Delicious and amazing food! Not only that but people who serves you are the best! Thanks Corazon De Maiz for letting us enjoy your delicious hand..."

Zara Nava

"Best Burrito in Town. You think you know what good Mexican food tastes like, but all that will go out the window once you've tried anything from..."

Alisha Ding

"Quesadilla. I had vegeterian quesadilla and it was amazing. it was my first time ever trying the mexican food. their guacamole was the best. i..."

Veronica

"Lovely!. What a lovely surprise given it is a little kiosk in the middle of the market. With an abundance of restaurants to compete this little..."

Linda

"Byward Market Gem. I've tried a most of the mexican/tex-mex restaurants in the market, and this is by far the best. The meats are all very flavourful..."

Foret4513

"Friendly Service and Good Food. Yesterday was my first visit to this place, and I will definitely come back soon. I also had my first burrito at this..."

Belsafoodie

"Food and service here is great. I love that you get greeted with Hola when you walk in and their soft tacos are delicious and reasonably priced. I..."

JohnG78

"Healthy food, fresh, nice service! I just love..."

Laura Ospina

"I had the quesadilla and it was yummy! The portion was large and it was stuffed full! The staff was really friendly..."

Emma Is Hungry

"Wow!! These guys and their food are the real deal. (Not like the sketchy sushi bar across the hall!) That's refreshing because in general, Byward..."

Nards

"Extraodinary food, always fresh. The service is good and fast. I recommand this place to everyone! Thanks' and keep up the good..."

Patvaive21

"Best mexican in ottawa. Been here many times, and have brought new people almost every time. I've never been disappointed. I always go for the..."

Gb

"I liove this place. The owners are friendly and the food is made to order. The tortilla soup is amazing and the tacos delish. My fav is the pork with..."

Catherine Power

"The best of the best. I eat at Corazon at least once a week now. I usually get the beef burrito which is hands down the best burrito in Ottawa. The..."

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John Jardine

"Best Mexican food I've had!. Everything is fresh, the portions are large and reasonably priced, and the staff are friendly and helpful - one of my..."

Amazingness

"EPIC!!!. So I read the reviews about this place and figured I'd try it out, as I've walked by many times and saw the huge lineup of hungry people..."

Tyler Robertson

"Great food if you want to get something quick in the market! Friendly staff and quality..."

JamesFood613

"AMAZING FOOD!!!. My husband and I decided to try this place some time this past winter 2012/13. We have been back every week at least once a..."

Aynsley

"Excellent burritos. Good portion size and very good price. Taste homemade. Actually better than Chipoltes from the US. Will definitely..."

Rock

"Please never leave me. Corazon De Maiz is in the Byward Market building and replaced my favorite schnitzel place. The schnitzel place was authentic..."

Yum

"Amazing Latin food. First time I went, I became hooked! Ate lunch there 3 days in a row. Totally loved this place. Best in the byward market!..."

Sereena Kassim

"Can't wait to return!. Visited for the first time yesterday for a delicious lunch with my cousin. We had the chicken burrito and the 3 soft tacos..."

Av

"Delicious Food. Tried the nachos and beef burrito. Very flavourful, guac included. Variety of hot sauces. Staff are very friendly.Very..."

Meshwerk

"Great food, nice people!. Food is always delicious, no matter what you order. I am partial to the beef burrito. The staff is extremely nice and you..."

Joe C

"Great Mexican Food. The staff are friendly and awesome, the food is unbelievable and they have some fantastic house sauces. I'd eat there everyday if..."

Jordan

"Great food and very friendly owners who will recognize you and thank you for returning. Not many places to sit but you can just take the food home...."

Cars.and.food

"Absolutely fantastic every time. Home made with care. The owners and staff are very very friendly. Best in Ottawa for..."

Samwise

"Friendly owners, fresh, simple, delicious food. Be sure to try the hot..."

Dagsix

"Excellent and authentic. Great choice of sauces. Grab the table for four near the garage door. Sun shines in and you feel like your in..."

Pbeer

"Fresh and flavorful... I always get the burrito very..."

Frank

"My favorite!!!!. I LOVE this place. It's very authentic. Between my husband and myself we have tried nearly everything on the menu. The Garlic..."

Corinna

"I love this place! Tacos are amazing. All are excellent but fave by far is the beef. Tortilla soup is delicious too. Service couldn't be better. The..."

Amacfarl

"I've been to this place a couple of times, and the food has been amazing everytime. The quesadillas are just delicious. Everything is made on site,..."

Maggie

"To say I like this place is an understatement ! Best ever! Fresh out of the kitchen. Amazing pork..."

Kris

"The best Taco's in town. An absolute MUST if you are in the market and in the mood for Mexican. I have never had such friendly..."

DWG

"Tiny place to eat tasty food. This is a tiny open-air hole-in-the-wall with small tables... but the food is delicious. Taco soup had a good kick to..."

William Seward

"Best Mexican food in Canada?. I never realized that Mexican food could be so incredible, I didn't enjoy a meal out so much in a very long time, I..."

Yucko

"YES!. Incredibly warm and friendly service. I got three soft shell tacos for $8 and was guided by the servers the whole way through. The tacos are an..."

D.R.

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Natasha Roux

"Fresh, delicious and inexpensive. Loved it. Their house sauces are way too mild for my liking but tasty; perhaps the owner can get some hot poison..."

Mr. Casual

"Finally an awesome burrito in ottawa!. I've waited my entire life for a solid burrito place to open in this city. the wait is finally over! the beef..."

Tyler Levitan

"This place was suggested by some locals and I tried the chicken borrito. It was brilliant and fresh. The couple working there were fast and..."

John

"My favourite lunch spot!. This has been a staple lunch spot for myself and my co-workers since it has opened. Great value for what you get,..."

Bowzy

"Taco Heaven. The Corazon de Maiz is a great place to grab lunch. Close your eyes and you will know that you are eating authentic tacos and amaizing..."

Mary

"Bland, tasteless salsa???? not sure what thomas d is talking about.... they have at least 4 or 5 options for different sauces, my fave, the garlic..."

Jmjrnr

"Located in the heart of ByWard Market, this is the place to go for tasty and authentic Mexican food.The meal started with a tortilla soup - crunchy..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I am already planning on many return visits - yes, it's worth the drive from my way west end..."

Jojo

"I had heard some buzz about the excellent quality Mexican food at Corazon De Maiz ( 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa ). There was even an a CTV..."

Michael Suddard

Cozmos Souvlaki

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"Humongous portions and delicious Greek food. No wonder it is a fave to a lot of my releatives. Once I tried there food at a birthday we decided to..."

Anna Binks

"The best Greek food you can get in Ottawa. And you will pay half the price of what you would pay elsewhere. Don't sleep. Go to..."

Alex Cronje

"Best Greek Food in Ottawa. My family loves sharing the shaved chicken..."

Stephanie Maher

"Best owner. Best staff. Best food! Cozmos for..."

Brandon Bird

"I have been going here for six years and I love it. Consistent exceptional customer service, an outgoing owner and a very clean spot to eat too!..."

Lees Marry

"This place is awesome. And the owner knows how to treat his customers right! Try the Gyro the traditional way - of course in the Three Meat..."

Tam Xuan Huynh

"Best Greek food I've ever had. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for some great food to try. The fries are to die..."

Daniel Keating

"Super amazing Greek food! We drive a couple of hours to Ottawa and always look forward to going to Cozmos! Love..."

Alex Sweet

"Great food, awesome service! Always make time for Cozmos when I'm in..."

Barbara Cristina

"best greek in town seriously? at least 50..."

Marzenna Potera

"Best souvlaki in town hands down greek owned and..."

Mike Rontiris

"The line up at the door says it all. Customers keep coming back for a..."

Peter Papadakis

"Best greek food I've ever had, plus the service is exceptional! Can't think of a negative thing to say! Absolutely love this..."

Amy Nagle

"Best Souvlaki in town. Period!... is what I would say if I didn't have to write 140 characters. I tried the 2nd best place (Greek Souvlaki Shack) and..."

Kevin Cleroux

"Always good food. And quick. You cAn even call ahead for bigger orders. Staff is always friendly. Might need a face lift but food is good. They did..."

Jess

"Best value for money pita sandwich in town. Their fries are amazingly good and the new poutine is just fantastic. Friendly and fast service. No..."

Totoriko

"Best Souvlaki I have had outside Santorini. You won't be disappoint with the two stick lamb platter and potatoes. Best meal under $15 in..."

Greg Velis

"I love this place. Delicious food, large helpings, good price and the best tzaztiki sauce I have ever had. I have been here numerous times and..."

Foodlover

"This place is great! The staff is friendly and speedy. They make tasty gyros full of meat and fixings! Super cheap but well made. I go to this place..."

Adam Winters

"This place is awesomely delicious . Food is fresh, delicious inexpensive, and the Staff are great. There should be more of these around town!..."

FoodFan

"Great food, service, and prices ! It is a hidden gem tucked in a strip mall in the burbs. Line-up out the door tonight speaks volumes for their..."

Supert

"Best Greek food I've had. Everything we ordered was seasoned perfectly, even down to the potatoes. Pork and lamb were tender and cooked well without..."

LP

"Looking for your next Greek food fix? Look no further than Cozmos Souvlaki on Greenbank Rd in Nepean. If the constant out-the-door lineup isn't a..."

Caroline Dumont

"My favorite spot for Greek food in all of Ottawa! This place is a hidden gem! The food is simply delicious and competes with the home cooked Greek..."

Lydia Zervos

"Best greek in Ottawa. From customer service to the food there is nothing bad can be said about this place. I was never a big tzatziki fan until I ate..."

Dan M.

"Hidden gem. Best gyros in the city. Hands down. Portions are always huge and staff is always friendly. Sometimes the potatoes aren't as crispy as..."

Jarritosmandarin

"Amazing food amazing staff!! The whole station eats there and loves it!! The big boss is always servicing customers himself and is so amazing with..."

Courtney

"Rude staff. Food is soggy and gross. Owner seems sleazy.-----23 Nov, 2014-----Best Greek in the city! Staff are very..."

Sarah

"Christina Aguilera. The souvlaki is clean, the rice is clean, the salad is clean, the tzatziki is clean and that's what I love about Greek food...."

Luke MacKinnon

"DELICIOUS FOOD, GREAT PRICE, BIG PORTIONS, EXCELLENT SERVICE. The best Greek in town, they always remember our orders and names, HUGE portions,..."

Jays1279

"Lunch time fav. My co-workers and I usually place a large order weekly and go pick it up. They're quick, have good prices, and the staff are always..."

India Bedson

"Always delicious. We just had Cozmos for dinner tonight! It was delicious as usual. Lovely fresh pita, good salad, tasty chicken souvlaki. Try..."

Lesley Chapman

"Very fresh amazing food! Very friendly environment! Favorite..."

Faith Vermette

"THE BEST BAKLAVA IN THE CITY!. This place has so much charm, and for good reason. Not only do they deliver quality food with fresh ingredients but do..."

Cassandra R.

"Awesome experience!. We asked Cozmos to cater for a school event today and the food was delicious !! The quantity and quality of the food was awesome..."

Cherryxiong2002

"This place is awesome! Staff are super friendly, food is tasty and fresh and prices are..."

Ericka Gee

"This place..."

Paul

"I went to Cozmos and had a salad with chicken. It was so delicious! The serving was huge, they provide friendly service, and thd price was..."

Grace Black

"No more delevery ???? That..."

Mr.

"Best greek food in the city. Prob THE ONLY authentic in the..."

Andrea

"I'm at Cozmos once per week for the family platter, which is both delicious and well priced. Fast, friendly service and outstanding food: a must for..."

Ottawa Foodie34

"Stunning. Wonderful food. Excellent quality and genorous portions. The line-up out the door says it all. Gyros as good as any I have had in..."

Haji Mustapha

"Absolutely delish! I highly..."

Kristina

"Excellent food, always fresh, great value, and fantastic service. A weekly go-to for..."

Jenna

"Deserves every positive review. Our first time going, we walked in a group of 5 not realizing how limited the seating was. It turns out almost all..."

Joe

"Amazing. Food is unreal. The price for the portion of food you get, I wouldnt go anywhere else. Food is absolutely amazing and very friendly workers...."

Mark Johnson

"In Ottawa it is a place to go. Not only the food, people are so friendly as well. Two thumbs..."

Livebridge

"FAVORITE PLACE LOVE IT!!!!. Went on a recomendation from a friend. It was unreal!!! If I've had better Gyro on a pita I don't remember when WOW!! I..."

Goob

"This place is amazing! This is our go to place if we need a quick bite. I go here far more than I am willing to admit. Food is amazing! Large..."

Alicia

"Like crack, cheap and makes you feel good. Prices are right food can be a bit greasy so try not to eat there more then once a..."

Ethian

"Some of the best food around. Not just the best Greek food around but some of the best in general. Especially for the price and portion size. We..."

Bev Houghton

"Best Greek in Ottawa!. This place is awesome! We take out or eat in almost every week - can't get enough. The food is always great and served with a..."

LLZ

"Great Greek, Fast. Cozmos is the only Greek place we order from since discovering it a couple of years ago. The platters are large, the meat is..."

Hey You

"Best Greek food in the city by far!! Service is amazing and everyone is so friendly including the owner who is also very..."

Anonymous

"My Big Fat Greek Review. Cozmos has the best Greek food in Ottawa BY FAR ... and I've tried almost all of them! It's well worth the road trip from..."

Rachelle

"Having visited Greece this past September, I've had a hard time finding anything similar to what we ate there. Until we went to Cozmos. By far the..."

Niko C.

"Best Greek food in the city and very friendly people with great..."

Eddy

"Good stuff!. I get half an hour for lunch but I still have time to jump in the car, head down to Cosmos and grad a quick lunch. Not only is the food..."

Celeste.tamarit

"Great food. Fresh, tasty. Large portions. I'm a repeat..."

Jack Wang

"This is a real find. Great food, incredible prices, super friendly..."

CG

"The beef/lamb "gyro" is good - but it's not a true gyro... No fries, so by definition, it's more just a gyro-like pita. The chicken souvlaki platter..."

Angela

"Thursday is Greek night. And we ALWAYS go to Cozmos. The best part about his place is if you are a repeat customer, Tony and the boys remember you...."

Omer Humayun

"Amazing food, great, friendly service. Don't let the location and exterior fool you. Large portions and fresh food. Love..."

Finner

"Great food. Great prices. Big portions. Fast service. The staff and owner treat you like family(the good side of the family). Austere decor -- you go..."

Little Bear

"Words cannot describe how much I loved EVERYTHING about Cosmos. The service was amazing! The people are so down to earth. And don't get me started on..."

Madison Ditullio

"Yumm! fantastic! Best Baklava in O-town!!. I love this place!The Food amazing and fresh every day!The owner - Tony - one of the nicest..."

Terry-Sam

"Great Food - Outstanding Value!. Wow - I did not expect the food and price from this little whole-in-the-wall kind of place. Let's be honest, the..."

Digger

"Just..."

Jack W

"Absolutely Amazing!!. I LOVE this place and cannot recommend it highly enough. The food is absolutely delicious and only fresh ingredients are used...."

Donna

"Possibly the best service ever, both delivery and in house. They are so friendly and the food is really fast and fresh. The baklava is awesome. Lucky..."

C And W

"Finally good value Greek food in Ottawa. In my experience Greek food is about portions. Prior to Ottawa I had never left a Greek resto without..."

Herb

"Awesome Greek place for a low price!!!. The service is very good. The owner gives free entrees away to his loyal customers. The atmosphere is pretty..."

Thomas Grazynski

"Wow wow wow. The best greek food in ottawa and the owner is actually greek .fast service very clean and delicious foodbest thing that happened..."

Cozmo

"Best Greek in town bar none!!!!!!! Great quality Greek Food and phenomenal value for your..."

Sunjapee4

"Great. After reading the reviews, I decided to orderfrom this place, not realizing I was way outside their delivery zone. They made an exception for..."

Alex Dee

"Best Value / Service in Town. This is the best fast-casual spot in town. 8$ Special and the food quality / portions are unmatched.You can..."

Better IS Better

"Love it!!!. My teenage boys would eat there every day!!!! The three meat meal is the best value in town and the ingredients are all so fresh and..."

Soccer Mom

"Delicious!. I have lived in Ottawa for five years and have been unable to find an authentic greek souvlaki/gyro place until I came across this..."

LS

"AMAZING. Absoloutly F*ing amazing food. first time there today afte my wife raved about it, and im not big on gyros, but these ones tasted like real..."

Tino

"Five Star Service A+ Food Quality. Quality and Value are completely on point.Owner provides amazing service - even custom ordering desserts..."

Stu Hooft

"I can't stress enough how awesome these guys are. The food is 10/10, the price is great, service 20/10. They know my order, I ordered the wrong drink..."

Chantal Cléroux

"Few restaurants maintain the standard of business found at Cosmos. Incredible food, stellar service, and genuine appreciation of your patronage. It..."

Culzean1

"This place is a really good value for quick food in general. Souvlaki never disappoints, their take on Greek potatoes is absolutely delicious...."

Patrick M

"For years now, we have been going to Cozmos Souvlaki and we have NEVER been disappointed! The food is always so flavourful, the vegetables always..."

Renée MacDonald

"Food is always good here, wish I had ketchup to go though- but it was still yummy 😋 fries were a bit drenched in too much oil. Overall it was..."

Julia W

"After a snafu with the delivery service, the owner, without hesitation, made a home delivery to bringing us our missing items himself. Cannot tell..."

Catherine Bell

"One of the best takeout spots in Ottawa. Unbeatable value. Its fresh, good quality, delicious, and the proportions you get are massive for what you..."

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