Ohhh they have very nice halo halo. It was our accidental find.They have quite good selection of Asian groceries as well as they serve the food to eat there as well. We ordered just halo halo. It was nice with a lot of beans and jelly at the bottom. Next time we surely order lunch or dinner as well there!!!!

Born and raised in Manila, Luzon 🇵🇭... I know what good tasting Philippine cuisine should taste like.I ordered three different dishes tonight, I was disappointed with all of them.The pork lumpia(for appetizer) was ok... not much taste from the fillings, wrappers used were too thick also.For main dishes, I ordered both lechón kawali(deep fried pork belly) and chicken adobo. The lechón was overly cooked, so it was too crunchy all around and dry also.The chicken adobo was bland and watery.In photos, they dishes look delicious... were they? To me, no. Hindi masarap.2 stars for clean dining room and excellent customer service.

Restaurant section is clean and food is Delicious!Grocery section is well organized and had all the foods Ive been searching for.Excellent Service

Tried this place for the first time and it is AMAZING! Pork belly like this is hard to find and it is the 2nd best Ive ever had. First place belongs to Tansuo but they no longer serve their pork belly dish. It was crispy and well flavored. I also got the sisig. OMG! It was the best thing Ive ever had! I also tried the flan. I am not a fan of flan at all but I wanted to give theirs a chance. I still dont like flan. Thats not anything negative about their flan. Im sure a flan lover would love it. I will definitely make this a regular spot!

We had the chicken adobo, highly recommended this place! Great food and even better service.

What a great place! Bright clean open space with very kind, accommodating, and passionate owner. Chris is great and clearly has a passion for food and the Filipino culture. I will absolutely be back. The whole pompano fish was awesome! Shrimp were also great. Oh... pork belly... sooo good. Cant wait to come back and work my way through the menu. Thanks again!

Homemade Filipino Food at its best. Try some Lumpia, Adobo, Halo-Halo, Sigsig, Flan, and so much more. You can shop for Groceries to make your favorite dishes at home, order to-go, or stay and dine in. The atmosphere is welcoming and family-oriented. Theres plenty of parking in front.

We are on a short vacation here in Nashville and thought of trying some Filipino food. I searched and came across MaeMax. The pictures looked very promising and delicious. So even if it took us an hour drive to get there we still did.I ordered their sisig, lechon kawali, pansit with lumpia. It was all okay. Why I said it was just okay? It’s because the lechon kawali they served was full of fat, sisig was dry (not the sisig i expected that has liver and some pork ears and pork snout) lumpia had barely filling in it. How bout the pansit? Nothing special.Not a very good experience for me though. Was just disappointed. On the brighter side, I am not sure if it was the owner who served my orders but she was really nice and friendly.

Amazing food--I cannot convey through words just how delicious the food here is! We ordered the tocilog (pork tocino and rice, topped with a fried egg), inihaw na tiempo (grilled pork belly marinated in crushed garlic, vinegar, and salt & pepper), and lumpia (Filipino meat spring rolls), all of which we ate in the restaurant. The portions were very generous. We also bought a baskets worth of Filipino groceries to carry back with us, as well as two to-go orders of tocilog (please see pic).

Filipino food is love. A simple restaurant sharing space with a small grocery. The food hits all the right spot for comfy filipino food. Though they have a very limited menu, what they make is all you need really especially if you are looking for some good homecooked meal. If you go during the weekends, they even have a meat ‘n three type of buffet. I won’t need to recommend anything because everything is good.Definitely will be back…

The best thing about this place is the halo halo dessert drinks and the lumpia. The worst thing is the BBQ skewers because it taste like cleaning or pesticide products. I am very sensitive in terms of taste. My mom complained about the taste too. It taste chemically maybe because I am not use to Philippine food or their food got caught in airborne cleaning products during sanitation.

My dining companion is Filipino so we decided to quest out from the Nashville metro area and try Maemax Market, which is listed as an authentic Filipino eatery. I will say, having been to many across the country, it delivered. The food is divided between a cafeteria type format and items you can buy that are cooked to order. I bought both types - I tried the longginsia, beef steak, and pork asado. All three were solid, had a good amount of flavor, and were on par with other versions I have had. The staff was entirely Filipino and provided quick and friendly service. The restaurant itself is a combo restaurant and market. It was clean and I felt comfortable eating there. Slightly hard to find, tucked away in a small strip mall. Overall I was pretty happy with the food and plan to return to try some of the other dishes!

Amazing food and service, a truly unique place to experience Filipino culture. Sundays are very busy for lunch, but worth the wait!

Folks are friendly and helpful. My first time there but intend to visit again. Food was very good. Had the Bar-B-Q pork, very tasty.

I LOVE Maemax! Ive lived here for 9 years from NJ and prayed for a GOOD Filipino food restaurant to pop up and it finally did! I get all my favorite pastries its not Philippine Bread House, but its still good!They have fantastic food that I grew up on. Tastes great, fresh and they are super friendly!

Excellent food for the soul!! Great customer service! Will be back! Salamat 🇵🇭🇵🇭 power

This establishment was nice and clean, the staff was very friendly and inviting. They have a small market attached to the restaurant so you can pick up a few items when you are done with an exquisite meal. My meal was very good.

This was my first time there. I love trying new kinds of food and this was my first time trying Phillipine food. The staff, and food were so good. I will deffinately be back

The staff was very friendly and adorable in helping me find what products they had available. I ordered take out (since im COVID times) and it was readily available before I was even done shopping. The store only had a few aisles but for what they couldnt provide today (sold out), he did give recommendations to try to help. Regardless, it felt cozy inside with the young kids running around and having fun.

The food in the restaurant was amazing! Only wish there had been a little more selection in the grocery section.

The food was great and the staff was friendly! We tried the Adobo, sinigang, and silog and it was all great!

The place is clean and simple. Food taste great and price is reasonable

Amazing meal with a great variety of food to eat and products to buy for later.

The sisig wasnt Sisig Hooray, and the halohalo wasnt Kuya J, but wow I cried tears of joy and missing the wonderful Filipino food! Overall I still give 5 stars, because Maemax did a perfect job capturing the memory and flavor of the land of my wife!

Delicious food. Accommodating owners

Pork belly was bland and beef was chalky and over cooked. Lumpia was ok but nothing special. Wouldnt return

Absolutely love this place. I was so pumped to find that we have an amazing authentic Filipino restaurant in Middle Tennessee.If you have never had Filipino food what are you waiting for? Get on here and get your grub on! It is awesome!

Great owners ! Try the Halo halo !!!BEST I have had in the states !

I love going to this place because of the sisig, lechon kawali, liempo, and BALUT!

This was my first time trying Filipino cuisine. I got the chicken adobo and pork lumpia through Door Dash. It was absolutely amazing. Im already looking forward to trying other dishes from this restaurant/market in the very near future.

Cozy and clean place to eat. The staff are nice and welcoming. The food was great, we finish over stuff. My husband is very picky when it comes to Filipino food but this place my hubby approved. Highly recommended!

They offer a range of Filipino lunch and dinner along with a convenient grocery beside

Food tasted great. Location is just really out of the way for people like me that in West Nashville.

Wow! Mae max is a hidden gem! The food is so fresh and delicious! I also love the market side! The rice noodles are so good!

Also you must try.service is too good.

Love little local businesses like this. The portions were good for the price and it was clearly authentic. I would visit again if I found myself in this part of town. I tried a Filipino dish that had white rice on the side. The rice was exceptional but the chicken wasn’t really for me.

We had tried many plates from Maemax and we liked most of them, it taste like home made food. Weve ordered through uber eats and no issues so far.

Been waiting for a great Filipino restaurant in the area...and it’s finally here!!! My husband and I visited for the first time today after hearing about it from my older brother. The food is DELICIOUS! Real Filipino cooking 😋 Finish up your meal with a halo-halo or leche flan 🍮 Busog na busog! Salamat kaayo!

They serve very small portion for the cost of the food. I had chicken Adobo. It was good but portions small.

Great place to find Filipino treats! I havent tried the food yet, but definitely want to.

There werent any Filipino restaurants or markets when we first moved here, and I missed being able to get home cooked Filipino food whenever I wanted. Heard about this place a few months ago and finally made it there.Immediately my new favorite local spot, complete with fresh lumpia & folks speaking Tagalog (I never learned but its basically a comfort language for me, having grown up with relatives speaking it). We also had pancit, chicken adobo, palabok, & of course riiiice! The food is spot on authentic. I almost cried.

I ate lunch here on Saturday with my son and my Filipina daughter-in-law. I had the combo with Chicken Adobo, Bistik, and rice. We 3 shared Veggie Lumpia and Banana Turon. It was all delicious and I enjoyed the clean, bright space where we were seated. I live way down in the southern part of Rutherford County, so I wont be able to get back here frequently, but it is certainly a place Id like to return to as often as possible.

Nice little Filipino restaurant inside the market. Loved the sinigang.

Halo halo! First time eating filipino food and it was absolutely delightful! I will be back for my flan :(

Delicious food, specially their dessert halo halo love it .

Great Filipino food experience!

Not sure what this store is trying to accomplish, restaurant or grocery. Either one is not up to par I this neighborhood.

Theres a God.....especially since this place exist! (Forgot to take a pix before diving into the fish. Oops!)

Tastes like home cooked food.Ill definitely return.

Great food, great selection of hard to find grocery items, clean! really nice and helpful owners and staff! ❤️

Very nice people! The food was delicious! Ive tried many different Filipino restaurants and theyre usually lacking in authentic taste. The food here was what I would expect to eat in a village in the Visayan Islands of the Philippines. Will definitely return next time were in the area

The food is always so good. It brings so much comfort to Filipinos in a foreign land. The staff is friendly and welcoming..

Delicious foods and friendly folks, very clean and welcoming the food really is delicious I highly recommended Ill definitely be back again and again ohh yea the halo halo is awesomely scrumptious

Great food and cool people Filipino spaghetti and Fried chicken

We travelled an hour just to eat here (and shop, too).Worth the long drive

Food was amazing! Prices are great and the service was so amazing. I would drive 40 minutes again with no hesitation. Thank you!!!

I have been a fan of Filipino food after living there for a few years. Everywhere I travel one of the things I look for is a Filipino Restaurant where I am visiting. I found out that Maemax Market and Restaurant recently opened in La Vergne and I was like a kid on Christmas morning. My first (and not last) meal was Bistek, plain white rice, and Shanghai Lumpia…it was delicious. The Bistek that was well seasoned and the meat very tender…it went well with the sticky white rice. As for the Lumpia…those four pieces did not survive!!! Just a word of warning…go early…lunch early to get the full buffet available. But what was really nice, Malo told me if given a bit of notice she would fix something up for me. Just love the Filipino people and their friendliness!!!You get a lot of food for the price, excellent conversation from Chris and Malo who were wonderful hosts, and that satisfied feeling after a really good homemade meal. They have so many other items to try…I know I will be a frequent visitor!Masarap na pagkain!!!P.S. I know a half eaten plate is not pretty...but I had one taste and couldnt stop...LOL

Authentic Filipino food by lovely family!

The Filipino food I can only go and shop ... They have what I want and what I was looking for.

Really enjoyed the sisig, lechon and pancit. Very nice people as well. Ordered 4 other entrees to go so wed have stuff to eat at our hotel through the week. Wish we lived closer.

Great experience!

We drove 46 min from Lebanon,tn to the market deli. They had a meat and three. It was very fresh food. Delicious I might add. The place was very clean. I most certainly will go back.

There are many products not available. Cooked food also came late. Staff are helpful.

Had lunch here with my wife (shes Filipino) and she enjoyed the food.Everything was delicious and it reminded me of going to her family for a visit. So much to choose from and its all good. If youre curious about Filipino cuisine, this is a great place to start. Try the lumpia for sure, they cook it fresh.

I love this place! My dad and I visit when we can for amazing Filipino food and awesome items to take home. I dont think Ive ever tried something that I didnt like from here. Everything is delicious and everyone is so friendly!Seriously if you want to treat yourself, go to Maemax!

Fresh Filipino food that tastes great. My Personal favorites dishes are the Bistik and Sisig. Owners are really nice as well. Not to mention they have a market connected to the restaurant.

Great food and service

Too slow, not much selection,pricey lil things compare to other asian market nearby.. vegetable pricenis outrageous, eggplant i put it back for few pcs its like nearly $4!! Food were not that great. Last thing they need people in the cashier,standing for 30-40mins waiting. Cos the other is serving in deli area. Its not worth it coming.

This was my first time eating here. Friend people, Good food and at a very reasonable price.

I met the owner and the staff they are all so welcoming! food tastes great too!!! and they sell malunggay 💟

I spent 6 months living in Olangapo City on the island of Luzon during 1980. I moved to this area in 1998 and have only had Filipino foodwhen on vacations since moving here. I LOVE Maemax Market! I can savor food I have missed and buy products that I can use to cook my own foods!

Great food! Tastes like home 😍

Very friendly staff and warm welcoming environment 😊

Always delicious food made quickly. If youve never had Philippino food try it out. Some of the best Lumpia Ive ever had and that includes eating it for years in the Philippine Islands.

My wife found this spot and now we drive. hour and 45min just to eat and do a lil shopping...

Hey, if you want to try something different, give this place a chance. The lunch menu and daily specials are all great. The people love to share their ideas with you and also have a really great market right beside the dining area...so you can recreate these dishes at home!Go and give it a try. You wont be disappointed.They also cater. Yes, you can have overly large amounts of this great food for all your occasions.

Exceptionally friendly folks. Made me feel welcome and were very helpful. I also got some of the best spring rolls I ever had. Cant wait to go back and try more.

Great food! Thanks to Maemax for bringing a taste of home to Middle Tennessee!!!!

I love this place!! They make fresh Filipino cuisine daily! Service is outstanding

Love it best Philippine Restaurant

Love the menudo.

Staff members were very friendly and helpful with assisting on what we should get. Food was delicious. Will definitely be going back. Location is a bit hidden, only reason we found it was because we Google near by restaurant we never tried.

A great place to eat

Native San Diegan. This place is as close to home as it gets. Authentic and always a wonderful experience. Great food and variety of grocery items.

Owned and operated by an amazing family. My first time visiting, they treated me like family!Great atmosphere of Pinoy customers enjoying good food and good company

Great food for great price, I’m there at least twice a week and they even have rewards for free meals. This is my Go To spot and they never disappoint from the great food and service.

Good food

Food was amazing, first time trying Filipino food, and wasnt disappointing at all! 4 star due to the small eating area, you kind of feel squished. Other than that my the workers there-super nice.

Awesome food and great workers. This place is perfect for anyone who wants authentic Filipino food!

The food was so good.. Im from the west coast here working in Nashville, TN. And I was getting home sick. Establishment was very clean. And the staff was so great I will be returning...

Great tasting Filipino food in cafeteria style point and choose your one, two, or three sides on a plate with well cooked quality white rice and comfortable seating inside a mini Asian grocery. Friendly staff to old customers but a bit stoic towards new customers.Honesty system as you declare what you ate when you check out did not work out well for the three of us that despite the cashiers curiosity as to how 3 people could have eaten so much food we ended up paying without question.Despite the good food it was hard to get rid of the bitter taste of being overcharged!

Super awesome little grocery store that also serves delicious authentic Filipino foods. Visiting from MO, and we were fortunate to find this treasure!

Went there yesterday and was my first time to this place. So I order Sisig I was surprised and didn’t expected anything I thought they cook SISIG as in SISIG ... lt taste like a corned beef made with chunky onion or dried Bistek. Salty and greasy. But the Palabok is not bad. I was very disappointed of my order that was my first and last. Wasting my money

Customer service was great! However, food was not as great as what the past reviews stated. I definitely had high expectations, but really got dissapointed. The mark-up for the prices were also high. Grocery items were also limited and pricey. I really want the owners to consider this review to get more customers to come back. I think a revamp of their menu including prices will attract more customers! Thank you.

They had a good variety in the market. This is only place Ive been able to find true, authentic Filipino food, and its outstanding! Love them!

Great little taste of the Philippines right in Tennessee. The Pork Sisig was fantastic. It was made in the Pampangan style. Prices were a bit high for a market eatery, but I liked the place. If I am ever in the area again, I will go back.

Wonderful authentic resturant. We love coming here! Great owners with a small family atmosphere. It is very convenient with the grocery store.

Food was absolutely delicious! Clean, great service & great prices! Will be returning!

My Father in law was Pinoy. He would have gone here once a week for the delicacies they sell. Their Adobo is as good as his It always na ok es me feel close to him. It doesnt hurt that the staff is so nice. Just like him.

Great authentic Filipino food and some of the best halo-halo that Ive had in the US. Very friendly and welcoming in the best Filipino tradition. Visiting for the first time today and I felt almost like family. Awesome place