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Masa Mama Taqueria in Calgary - Masa Mama, Calgary, AB

Masa Mama

4.0
4
30 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 971-3940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mikko Tamarra

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masa Mama is the "hottest new taco spot in Calgary," offering delicious and unique tacos with perfectly crafted margaritas. While some find the prices high, the vibrant atmosphere and "cool ambience" make it a must-try. The attentive staff and vegan options add to the appeal, though some service kinks remain.

30 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    VIP

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Guacamole was good. Good drinks. Pastor tacos were dry with little flavour. Fried items- calamari & fish tacos were extremely greasy.

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  2. Van

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. One recommendation I would make is to have coat racks or hangers so people don’t have to sit on their expensive coats on their stool.

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  3. Debbie

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  4. Matt and Kate

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Calgary

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  6. Lori

    VIP

    Calgary

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  7. Amber

    VIP

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    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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  8. Karlee

    Calgary

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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  10. Harm

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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FAQs

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

Masa Mama is rated 4 stars by 30 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
19:00
Booked 29 times today

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Google Map for Masa Mama

3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3

Additional information

  • Area
    Calgary
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mikko Tamarra
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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