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Masa & Agave Cantina | Minneapolis's Best Mexican - Masa & Agave, Minneapolis, MN

Masa & Agave

4.5
4.5
78 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Masa & Agave, a speakeasy-style cantina hidden below stairs at the historic Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis. On Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 8pm to Close we are first-come, first-served and do not accept reservations during this time.

Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.

Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.

Our collection of 200 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bjorn Thompson

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masa & Agave offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and drinks." Guests appreciate the "awesome service," especially from standout staff like Abbey and Jeanneta. The "unique cocktails" and "fantastic guacamole" are highlights. Though some find the ambiance too dark, the overall experience is "fun and welcoming," making it a recommended spot for memorable nights out.

78 Reviews
  1. Joel VIP

    Minneapolis33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was always there when we needed them, and they truly cared about their customers. Most of the food was very good. The elote was too spicey. Margaritas were exceptional. Cool atmosphere, but need to scale back the bass on the music.

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  2. Ana

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very delicious but there is no communication for when they meals come out. First visit, appetizers and entrees came out all at once so food gets cold as you're trying to eat it.. the second visit we brought friends over to try the food. We all got entrees before appetizers and then our drinks 15 mins after the food.(not a busy day either ) So we decide to give it another chance and one entree and one appetize was done and 10 mins later the rest of the food comes out. as we finished our meals the drinks finally arrived! We enjoy the food but the coordination is not consistent and I must say this was my last time visiting this place.

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  3. Keelie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Awesome environment. Highly recommend!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on February 10, 2025
    Hi Keelie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed dining with us. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Krystal

    Minneapolis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had high hopes for our visit, and in some ways, the restaurant delivered. The food was great—flavorful and well-prepared, though not particularly thoughtfully plated. The cocktails were also a highlight—balanced, creative, and worth the wait… though unfortunately, the wait was much longer than expected. While we understand that every restaurant has off nights, the timing of service was noticeably off. Our drinks took so long to arrive that we had already finished both our courses before they even made it to the table. It was disappointing, especially considering how well-crafted they were once they finally arrived. That said, we’d still consider giving this place another try. The quality of the food and drinks makes us want to return, but next time, we’ll opt for a seat at the bar and visit on a weeknight rather than a busy weekend. Hopefully, the service will be more in sync then because this spot has a lot of potential.

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  5. Nancy

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there to celebrate my birthday (group of 8) Abbey was fantastic! The kitchen ran short of a couple items but the manager was great in making up the difference. We did not feel like we miss out on anything. The ambiance was amazing! The music was great and so was the feel of the place. I have light sensitivity so we chose this location for its dim candlelight. Unfortunately there were two separate groups with bright ring lights taking pictures. I understand it’s a public place and we all want great pics…but it would’ve been nice not to have the bright lights flashing in your face while you’re trying to enjoy dinner.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled that Abbey went above and beyond to ensure that despite the kitchen running short on a few items, we were still able to make it a memorable celebration for you and your group. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Ellie

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Got guac and nachos to start and they were both great. Then shared fish tacos, chicken tacos, and birria tacos and they were all great. Also got the corn elote which was delicious!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hi Ellie, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that our food met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Joel

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third time dining at Masa and Agave. Every visit has been fantastic. The food is delicious but the service is even better. Our server is the reason we keep coming back. Will visit again.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 24, 2025
    Hi Joel, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that our service has kept you coming back and that you've enjoyed each visit to Masa and Agave. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  8. Abigail

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must get the chips and guac! Perfect addition to the delish cocktails
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 15, 2025
    Hi Abigail, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our guacamole & chips and cocktails. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Celeste

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The NYE pregame experience was lovely. Bar service and food was fantastic.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 6, 2025
    Hi Celeste, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your New Year's Eve experience with us, especially the bar service and food. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great time. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!

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  10. christine

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was way to dark. You could not read the menu without a flash light nor could we even see our food. Food and service was good.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Christine, Thank you for your 4-star review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and appreciated both the food and service. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the dim lighting and will make sure to share your feedback with our management team. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future!

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FAQs

Masa & Agave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 353-6207.

Masa & Agave is rated 4.5 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Masa & Agave

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bjorn Thompson
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