Masa Mama

4.2

70 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

21 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 22 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!

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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
Website
https://masamama.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Mikko Tamarra

Location
3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3
Area
Calgary
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 70 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.

70 Reviews

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Kim
Calgary3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, inventive food. Pretty ambiance, quick service! Loved it all
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JaniceP
Calgary20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place! Beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing!! Especially the calamari.
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Janet
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great food and service! Need to be revisited!
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was just not good. The flavours were lacking and just tasted off, from appetizers to drinks to tacos. While the service was good, will never go back and would not recommend as the food was just bad.
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Jonathan VIP
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food I've ever had in Calgary - especially the appetizers and duck fat tacos.
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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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Kanako VIP
Calgary20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All foods were delicious. Servers are friendly and nice. Cute place. I definitely will go back. Beef tongue Tacos was my favourite. Cocktail are pretty & tasty.
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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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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 70 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

21 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 22 times today

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

Website
https://masamama.com/
Phone number
(403) 971-3940

Masa Mama

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What 70 people are saying

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