Masa Mama

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   Debbie

   Calgary

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The room has a nice vibe, the Masa Guac and Korean Fish Taco were fantastic and the salsas were good. However, the margaritas were tasteless, the pork in the Al Pastor was dry and chewy and the beef in the Birria Taco lacked flavour. The restaurant enforces a rigid time limit for diners but the servers and kitchen haven’t been trained how to properly and politely manage that limit. After finally receiving our dessert after a long wait, our server dumped the charge machine on our table and walked away while we were still eating. It would be much kinder to customers if they were informed in advance that their table would be needed shortly. And in that case the kitchen should prioritize the orders for those tables to give diners time to finish their meals. Instead, we were rushed out the door in a way that felt very rude and frankly ruined the entire evening.
   

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   Matt and Kate

   Calgary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Did not disappoint! Best tacos - unique flavours. Salsa sampler and cocktails also really good. Great service and welcoming atmosphere. Tiny venue which could be uncomfortable for some but also adds to the vibe.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Calgary

   37 reviews

   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We're repeat visitors here. The location, staff, good and ambiance are all fantastic. Love having them in the neighbourhood.
   

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   Lori

   VIP

   Calgary

   23 reviews

   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Enjoyed our first visit! Had a great Margarita and we loved the tacos we tried…El Pastor, Korean Fish with gojujang, Suadero… also great guac and chips as appetizer. We’ll be back to try the rest of the menu. Glad it’s in my neighbourhood!
   

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   Amber

   VIP

   Calgary

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was subpar. Took 10 min before either person at the front door acknowledged us. Took a long time to get our table even with a reservation. The waitress was inattentive in general. Drinks sat empty, plates weren’t cleared. Food did come out fast, so there is that. I was really looking forward to a trendy Mexican place in Marda Loop but this missed the mark. Sadly none of the 4 of us will be back.
   

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   Karlee

   Calgary

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I was SO excited to try this place out.. The food was disappointing, lacked flavour which was odd since the menu made it seemed like ever hunt was very thoughtfully made.. the service wasn’t great, wasn’t awful. The space was nicely curated I’m give them that
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The Korean fish taco was unreal, calamari sauce was delicious and overall food was just very good. The margaritas were not my favourite, I like a salted margarita and I didn’t like how the salt was glued to the glass. Seating is a bit awkward, no where to put my coat/bag but the overall atmosphere is cozy and stylish.
   

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   Harm

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The duck fat tortillas are the best I’ve had overall Amazing tacos/ hospitality. The owner is a gem and so is the food.
   

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   Sabrina

   VIP

   Calgary

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   3/5 seems harsh… I would give it more a 3.5/5…. Wasn’t quite a 4 but not as low as a 3. We were really excited to try this place! It was just good. The quesabirria was delicious. The chorizo con papas was nice but not my favourite. The others at the table tried the Baja and Korean fish taco and they preferred the Baja. We had the chips and salsa flight and while everything was tasty, the portion was quite small. The calamari was yummy! I’m glad we tried it but it wouldn’t be my go to for Mexican in YYC.
   

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    Laurie

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Good food, good service. Did not feel like a Mexican ambiance, more modern.
    

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