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

Masa & Agave

4.2
4.2
62 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Romantic
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (612) 353-6207
  • Website
    https://www.masaandagave.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bjorn Thompson
  • Location
    1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
  • Area
    Downtown / Mill District
  • Cross Street
    S 11th St.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Fiesta Countdown!

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    22:00
    Tuesday December 31st | 10pm - 2am Ring in the new year with friends, family, tacos, and tequila at our all inclusive New Years Fiesta in Masa & Agave! Our countdown to 2025 is perfect for folks looking to make the most out of NYE. With an Open Bar, DJ, Taco Bar, Bottomless Chips, Guac & Salsa, Elote Bar and Churro station, we're welcoming 2025 the best way possible!
    New Years Eve Fiesta Countdown! photo

  • New Years Eve Fiesta Kickoff!

    US$65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    17:00
    Tuesday December 31st | 5pm - 9pm Kickoff the new year with friends and family at Masa & Agave! Join us for all the tacos and tequila you can handle with our all inclusive pre-party. Perfect for guests looking to gather before heading off to watch the ball drop, our NYE Kickoff party ticket includes the following: Open Bar | Taco Bar | Chips, Guac & Salsa Bar | Elote Bar | Churro Bar Looking to join us for the ball drop? Tickets available for our NYE Countdown on our OpenTable Experiences tab.
    New Years Eve Fiesta Kickoff! photo

Menu

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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masa & Agave offers a vibrant ambiance with "great" cocktails and attentive service, ideal for group gatherings. Guests praise the unique drink selections and cozy atmosphere. While some find the food portions small for the price, highlights include the "life-changing" guacamole and "amazing" birria tacos. Perfect for lively evenings out.

62 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. Limited menu but everything is quality.
    Masa & AgaveResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed our food and had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. Phil

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and great vibe! Will be back.
    Masa & AgaveResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Phil, Thank you for the 5-star review and recommendation! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Masa & Agave. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon!

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  3. Michael

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We didn’t stay. We had a reservation and were guests in the hotel. Staff inattentive, and unhelpful. Got a bad vibe so decided to go elsewhere. Maybe just an off night.

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  4. Megan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, great ambience and delicious food! Definitely check out the oaxacan old fashioned, spicy Paloma and braised short ribs! A must for before the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 8 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, ambiance, and food. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. Lizet

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I honestly can’t pick what was worst, the food, the service, the drinks, the layout, the team, the timing, the tiny little tables, just absolutely everything was horrible. Guacamole was served in a chilled molcajete which means it was sitting in a fridge and the edges were already brown, not a dash of salt and can taste the old lime juice, guacamole is supposed to be served fresh, and would have appreciated hand cut chips not store bought especially if you are trying to charge $20 for it, portions are small, I came in hungry, left hungrier. Don’t recommend if you are trying to have decent Mexican food.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. PAUL

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Mexican restaurants we’ve been too. It was fantastic.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 21 October 2024
    Hi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled you had a great experience at Masa & Agave. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Best birria tacos I’ve had in a while. Service not great, but not horrible
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you loved our birria tacos. We apologize if the service wasn't up to par and appreciate your honest feedback. We'll definitely work on improving that aspect so your next visit is even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Mark

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, great food. Waitstaff was very attentive. Would definitely return and recommend.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 10 October 2024
    Hi MarkD, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Masa & Agave and found the food, service, and vibe to your liking. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Maria Elena

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Masa & Agave and was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is fun and the staff is attentive from the moment you walk in. My server, Jeanneta, was so nice and went over the menu and pointed out a couple of favorites as I was having a hard time deciding what to try. I had the enchiladas which were a great recommendation, the sauces were really good! Also tried the chips and guacamole which were fresh and made this California girl now living in the East Coast, very happy. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu on my next work trip. If you like posting to Instagram while you are out and about, the bar at this restaurant is beautiful as is the decor overall!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 7 October 2024
    Hi Confi21, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with us and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. Jeanneta and our culinary team will be delighted to read your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Victor

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the place. Food and drinks were great. Service was attentive and polite. Great date spot with the low lighting. We be going back.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on 9 September 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and drinks, as well as the service. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon!

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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 4.2 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Masa & Agave

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S 11th St.
  • Area
    Downtown / Mill District
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bjorn Thompson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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