Masa Mama

4.2

64 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Masa Mama Taqueria is a new opening in Calgary where modern Mexican cuisine meets laid-back dining in a chic Mid-Century Modern setting. Led by Chef Mikko Tamarra, known for his culinary expertise at Fortuna's Row and the pop-up ConMi, Masa Mama offers a menu packed with bold flavors and elevated street food.

Experience the perfect blend of cool, casual vibes and intimate charm, making it your new favorite neighborhood spot for delicious tacos and more. Come savor the magic of Masa Mama - your go-to destination for a memorable dining experience!

Additional information

Location
3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3
Phone number
(403) 971-3940
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mikko Tamarra

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Masa Mama in Marda Loop is a vibrant spot for taco enthusiasts, offering "best tacos in Calgary" with creative flavors. Guests rave about "fantastic food" and "awesome atmosphere." While some service inconsistencies exist, the ambiance and "superb cocktails" make it a "must try" for a lively Mexican dining experience.

64 Reviews

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Wendy VIP
Calgary18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good and unique food. Service is fantastic!
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Megan VIP
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Masa Mama is a vibrant, busy taco spot with amazing drinks! Get the tamarind margarita.
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Tiffany
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome new place for fresh food and amazing cocktails!
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gracie
Calgary1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Customer service was terrible. Will not recommend to anyone.
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Robbie
Calgary1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Terrible experience. The food was subpar and expensive. The service was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced. Drinks and food came out wrong with no offer to exchange, just blank awkwardly long stares when told. Crazy.
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Erica
Calgary15 reviews
2.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Met 2 friends for dinner. Shared guac and queso. Both were fine. Gringa taco was very greasy and Baja fish taco was overly battered and greasy so I only had one bite. Left with a stomach ache. Service was fair. Not bad but not good. Nothing special to return for. Won’t go back.
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Mike VIP
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambiance. We love this place for casual Mexican in Marda Loop.
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Michael
Calgary6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ordered Korean fish taco, suardero (the best) chicken tinga which were our favourites. Guacamole and chips were very good too. The desserts were OK but next time we will skip these and get another taco each. 4 stars instead of 5 as a bit pricey.
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Matteo
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, the food was amazing and the service was perfect! Best tacos in Calgary for sure!
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Kendra VIP
Calgary5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was excellent and a nice atmosphere!
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FAQs

Masa Mama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 971-3940.

Masa Mama is rated 4.2 stars by 64 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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3

Additional information

Phone number
(403) 971-3940
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mikko Tamarra

Masa Mama

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What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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