Hospitality without barriers

“For over eight years, across our different restaurants, we’ve been hosting Paga Lo Que Puedas / Pay What You Can days. They have always been our favorite days in the restaurant. As Masala y Maíz has grown in visibility and awards, these days have become even more grounding — a reminder of why we cook and who we cook for.

The Paga Lo Que Puedas / Pay What You Can allow us to focus on what we love most: cooking good food, feeding people, and offering hospitality with care and dignity.

On these days, the dining room fills with a remarkable mix of people — neighbors, industry, families, elders, first-timers, and long-time supporters. Some guests pay more, some less, but what remains constant is a sense of generosity and trust.”

In 2025, we invited other restaurants to join us and the response was tremendous. Over 20 restaurants participated, including three with Michelin stars, alongside bakeries and cafés. Restaurants reached out from around the world, and we realized this could become something larger — a shared, international gesture rooted in hospitality. We would be honored for you to join us. 

- Saqib Keval & Norma Listman, Co-Chefs & Co-Owners, Masala y Maiz

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