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Handicap Accessible, Open Late
Southwestern, Mexican, Tex-Mex
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For three star Mexican, try Masa in the Greater Boston area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. Diners found the food wonderful. The service is excellent.
Masa is located in Boston's South End neighborhood between Arlington and Berkley streets. The restaurant has an elegant casual southwestern feel to it with muted abstractions of the southwestern landscape, creams and natural tones with Spanish influenced mahogany accents. Masa offers a $1 tapas menu at the bar with a wide variety to choose from. Masa is open for dinner seven nights a week and even offers a Sunday brunch. There is an extensive wine list and even an extensive tequila list, if you cant find anything on the specialty cocktail list to go along with all meals. There is a semi-private dining section that can accommodate up to 32 people for all of your private or corporate events. Thursday is now salsa night at Masa from 9pm to 1am. You can even get salsa dancing lessons at Masa on Thursdays.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Masa, we were destined for each other. I knew I would like this place the minute I stepped inside. Loved the decor- white brick, large mirrors, chandeliers, small quaint bar. Our table wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last weekend we went here for brunch, and the food was amazing! I almost always get eggs benedict, and they had a sort of latin twist with avocado and pico de gallo and it was really incredible! It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My monthly dining group went for my birthday brunch on a Satuarday, and made it a favorite because of the "warm." "cohesive" southwestern" decor; ,the "excellent" server's "ability to keep up "with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was ok. I wouldn't come back, however.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will start with the disclaimer that the only times I have been here have been Thursdays. So that means dollar tapas!Dollah Dollah Bill. That means for ten bucks you can get the amount of tummy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have boycotted the place. Went there a bit early during the week over the summer and had a major confrontation with another patron at the bar. We were clearly the next party to get seats at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always a bit wary of latin-american inspired high-end cuisine in Boston having lived in places where the best burritos are served out of trucks. But Masa, you got me with your recession special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES. A place close to my apartment that I can hit up on Sundays for tapas at the bar! We went here this evening to try out the tapas menu. YUM. The sweet grilled corn taco was my personal favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MASA, MASAAAI like you SO-FARSunday brunch: eggs benedict and huevos rancheros.Restaurant lively, even on a snowy Sunday!It was preeeetty good and tasty.However, can't want to come for dinner and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, service was slow and lacking. Overall it was ok / good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! One of the best restaurants I've been to in Boston!
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a handful of times for dinner, but each time i loved every bite. Pluses:*Bread basket with cornbread/sauces at the beginning *Delicious food, really. *Great date environment*Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THE SERVICE - 1 StarMy wife and I made reservations for brunch on a Sunday at 11 AM, because we go tired of going to brunch places and waiting 45 minutes to be seated. So we showed up at 11 AM, and,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The $1 tapas in the bar area are where it's at. I would not have been happy to pay for the entrees--which average at about $25, but to get lots of wee finger foods at one dollar a pop is well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to love this place. I really would. My friend and I took a breather from Shecky's Girls Night Out at the Cylorama to have a light dinner at Masa. The place was just about empty when we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for the brunch, it's down the street from my apartment. I saw that they have a brunch for under eight dollars. It was busy on the Saturday mourning I was there. The started is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My last visit would have only been a 3 star, but I've been before and had a better experience, so I bumped it up.Went yesterday for the brunch deal, but was disapointed to find out the only have it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
okay seriously?2 words: underripe and overcooked. we ordered a calamari/octopus stuffed avocado appetizerAND THE AVOCADO WAS COMPLETELY UNRIPE. as in it was rock solid. how do you get away with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This meal was the worst I've ever overpaid for.First, let's get some things straight: Masa advertises as both a Southwestern grill and a tapas bar. Maybe they think that all food from Spanish-speaking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I went in with too high expectations. Maybe I read too many Yelp reviews and got too excited. Maybe I was spoiled by living in Southern California and South America over the past four years.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I may be biased because I love Mexican food and our waiter was both charming and very cute, but I believe my recent dinner at Masa -- the Restaurant Week prix fixe deal, including $5 pitchers of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong. I"m a long time frequent customer here. Food is good, portions more than I can eat, service good, great neighborhood joint. Thing is, if you're going to participate in restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we first got to Masa for lunch we sat at the bar expecting a tapas menu to come around, but instead we were only supplied with the restaurant week menu. While we were disappointed at first, this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been back for Sat. brunch a few times and its been very good. The $8.95 Brunch menu is an amazing deal! The service however has not been very friendly or fast the last few time so minus 1 star. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first restaurant I actually love in Boston.The food-amazing! Always. The Drinks-so incredibly delicious. The service-needs work (at least in the main restaurant...the bar was good)Late night...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: about a year or so ago, I went in late night, randomly met the owners and drank many different types of tequila. Quite the night. So I have a soft spot for this place. The Tex/Mex tag is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was almost prepared to give this place 5 stars (almost) until I noticed that people were talking about a prix-fix option for weekend brunch. We were never offered a prix-fix menu and were dining...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it out to Masa for their Fiesta Brunch. Good thing I made a reservation, because they were utterly full when we got there shortly before 11:15am. Our waitress was busy, but friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to try this place after hearing a bunch about it from friends - but I was SOOO disappointed.Our service was downright AWFUL - less than one star. It took about 25 minutes after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried another happy hour venue! There was a lot of hype from the reviews, so let's clarify what Masa's happy hour special is: $5 combination platter of tapas - 10 pieces, one of each of the available...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like brunch at masa but I went recently and it was pretty awful. The food was boring and disappointing (not to mention the menu hasn't changed since they opened). Starting with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch for the price that I've had in a good long while. If the brunch was $20, I might be not so over the moon. Still pleased, still would love it, but damn, this is a deal. For 2 people we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had drinks and appetizers at Masa. The food and service were good. I was there on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was pretty empty...that was a little disappointing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give this 3.5 stars. I don't think it's worthy of four stars which is a great restaurant in my mind but I also think it's better than 3 stars. The food and drinks were good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fiddy cent tapas between 5 and 7! My friend and I arrived at 5:30 for an early dinner and drinks. We beat the rush, and grabbed two primo seats at the bar. Within 20 minutes the place was full of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we went to Masa after noticing uneasily that it had some jekyll and hyde reviews on yelp. we wound up really liking it. it has a mexican cantina meets victorian dining room ambience that i love. i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of five of us went last night around 6, and became quite discouraged when we found out that in order to get the $5 tapas platter, we had to sit at the bar. We hovered around the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went to Masa for after work happy hour. Service wasn't too slow, as many reviewers have mentioned although our waiter did seem pretty sick of serving up their $5 sangria and tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch July 4th weekend. Brunch is until 3, made it there around 2:30, with just enough time. My boyfriend and I got the Nut-crusted Texas Toast, and Santa-Fe Eggs Benedict. At first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are few things I hate more than waiting for a waiter to show up to take my drink order. It's bad enough that my date and I are sitting, parched, in a not-that-busy restaurant, but the sheer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This 292nd review is REALLY going to make a difference. Like the way yuppies think they do. Speaking of, MASA!!!!No, yeah, I really liked it! WINK-AND-A-SMILE! It did take a bit for the hostess to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been here for brunch only, and we never remember to make reservations. Fortunately, we get there early enough to be seated immediately in the bar area. We have had the same waiter/bartender,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I needed a place to go for a quick bite of food before a matinee show, so we decided to try Masa. Best decision I've made in a while!First, they have a great deal on Saturday brunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars - we came for brunch without even knowing about the new $8 brunch fiesta. they were busy, but we were able to sit in the bar area and dangle our feet in the tall chairs. we each had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was a little slow. I was not impressed by the eggs benedict dish - the bread was not great and the food was not arranged nicely on the plate (hey come on, you go to a restaurant, you expect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things I liked:-Willingness to let 20 Yelp ladies fill up the bar area on a Monday night-$5 "pitchers" (I'd say vases but let's go with the flow) of sangria-Inexpensive tapas (50 cents before 7:00...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened? We were in the mood for sangria and some yummy Masa apps and were totally disappointed. The sangria was nothing special maybe because it was on special and the apps were bland. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Monday night with the ladies enjoying some tapas and cocktails. Easy to find...and meter parking or valet readily available. We sat at the bar to take advantage of the tapas happy hour. $0.50 tapas?!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you go wrong with 50 cent tapas before 7pm (and only $1 after that)? The $10 sampler platter was full of a wide variety of delicious little treats ranging from bbq taguitos to shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Masa, masa, masa.... Oh how I dream about your Santa Fe Style Eggs Benedict.... Your Habenero Watermelon Margarita... Your Nut Crusted Texas Toast Stuffed with Caramelized Bananas.... For those not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Masa gets a fifth star. For their ability to deftly handle large crowds and small groups with equal attention and service. For their delicious variety of recession-proof tapas (hi, $10 for 10...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the coctails at Masa and most of the food is pretty good, but nothing to write home about. I still don't think there is any good latin food in Boston at this level of restaurant. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My one regret is that I was full after my meal and couldn't order and eat more.I got the Santa Fe Style Eggs Benedict--without hollandaise since I can't stand it--and it was phenomenal. The eggs were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Masa! Great girls night out or date restaurant. Bar menu is simple $1 per piece - everything was delish. Margaritas are WOW! Drank a Habenero Watermelon Margarita..toot..toot so good, did a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just rediscovered tex-mex. . sunday brunch menu beats most of what's on offer in the south end. masa has the best huevos rancheros yet. and the Tequila Cilantro Cured Salmon Atop Cream Cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only been here once, the $.50 happy hour tapas made it worthy the visit. You have to order the combo to get the happy hour $.50 per piece price. But $5 for 10 items, that's a steal! Best of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is a great spot for brunch in the South End, and supposedly a hot spot at night as well. The place was packed, but we were still able to be seated right away on a Sunday...which is AMAZING! They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$1 tapas and delicious drinks?! In the South End?! No way! Yes way. A friend and I stopped in for some happy hour delights on Tuesday. We did, indeed, get the $10 sampler tapas plate (half price tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend last year for her birthday outing. We were very impressed. While we waited for our table, we had the most charming bartender, who made great suggestions on drinks, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Masa for $1 apps & drinking on Friday night with some friends. The $1 apps are nice but I didn't get the feeling that they were their first string selection.The drinks were good, somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely swore off any type of food even close to the South of the Border variety after coming back from a month in Mexico and Central America. Okay let's be honest, I wanted to puke at the sight...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent Saturday fiesta brunch. Two courses for $7.95 - that's a good deal. Service was a little lackluster by Sara, our server, but clearly it was the luck of the draw... everyone else was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Masa for brunch. The service was ok. The food was ok, I got the BBQ Mac and Cheese, which I had heard raves about and was essentially why I went, but I found it to be incredibly oily and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great feel- high energy yet classy at the same time. We did the Saturday brunch deal which is out of control in terms of value. Moist cornbread with three spreads- honey butter,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing brunch, haven't been for dinner yet, but am totally looking forward to it.I loved the habanero watermelon margarita I had too...will definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently threw a surprise party for my husband at Masa and could not have had a better experience. From planning to execution, the staff was amazing and made the event a huge success! I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Saturday brunch prix fixe is the absolutely best brunch deal in the South End. (You get it at some really early time on Sunday too) But you have to make clear that THAT is what you are ordering....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, brunch - My favorite meal. Ever.So Sarah C. brought me to this lovely establishment for a surprise brunch. Actually, it wasn't much of a surprise because she raves about this place and kept saying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is a nice restaurant in the South End area of Boston, but I have to say that their advertising is incredibly misleading -- they say that all their tapas are half off before 7pm on weekdays, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch there yesterday for the second time. Service could have been a but quicker, but I was glad to have the relaxed atmosphere in which to spend a nice Sunday brunch. Some noteable moments......
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here recently for dinner and drinks with some friends. First off, let me just say that I love how the interior is decorated: cozy, but classy. Perfect for chilling after work. The host was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm brunch! there price fixed menu was VERY reasonably priced but the only downfall is they usually will give you an appetizer that isn't listed on the price fixed menu, and for people with food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently planned a bridal shower brunch at Masa, and could not be more pleased with the experience! Everyone I spoke to was so hopeful and accommodating in every way. The restaurant is beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came to MASA to celebrate my sister's graduation & my Dad's birthday. We were so happy we could get a reservation through OpenTable because my sister has been wanting to try the brunch here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in Sunday morning after a particularly rough Saturday night and was looking for some comfort food. Ended up splitting an empanada and having the chorizo barbecue macaroni and cheese. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty cool... habanero watermelon margarita is awesome - nice kick, but not overkill, and sweet, but not overly so. i also tried a sip of my gf's mango margarita and found that to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know how sometimes you can't tell if you want to give three stars or four stars to a place? That it could have been such a solid four stars if only one tiny little detail had sorted itself out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from California, I love Southwestern food. I've yet to try their great deals like 50 cent tapas and the $7.95 brunch, but even with regular dinner, I was pretty satisfied.There's valet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love dollar tapas?! To be fair, it's all I've had here. The drinks are also interesting and, in my opinion, a good value. I honestly don't even remember the waiter, good or bad. Nice place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stop # 15I saw an ad in the local CityPaper about MASA so we swung by South End. Restaurant seating for brunch was reservation only but if you're lucky, there's an empty spot by the bar just for you....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say enough about how unique this place is. They have so many different tequila cocktail recipes, a solid wine list, and $1 tapas, which are small portion (obviously), but amazing quality. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner on a Saturday night. On the inside, Masa is a dark, candlelit restaurant with an eerie, almost copyright-infringing similarity to the style of food, restaurant logo, and name as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for brunch. It was a beautiful day and the patio looked very nice. Unfortunately there was no room so we ate inside which was still very pleasant. I liked the menu especially the brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Saturday Brunch. For $7.95 you get 2 courses with coffee or tea. I had the granola with vanilla yogurt and the jalisa chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was delicious. We had some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come here if you're looking for some Latin/spanish flavor. I'm unsure of Masa's authenticity, but their food is pretty tasty. U can't beat their 10 for $5 tapas! I've also had brunch here. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do admit that I am rather generous with the 5 stars. But my experiences here, for both brunch and dinner, justify this rating!The meal I had last night at Masa will stay with me forever. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch:1. Great Saturday fiesta deal2. Food - chocolate chip pancakes & eggs benedict - delicious Cornbread w/ 3 spread - awesome Empanada app - good yogurt/granola app - I can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to come to Masa for a cheap girls night out with the 50 cent tapas and the $5 pitchers of sangria. My first mistake was that I thought that because we were there early that I didn't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GREAT for happy hour. When we showed up it was crowded but after ordering tapas and drinks we knew why! I have never been to a place that had deals like MASA. There were 3 of us and we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since my first review, I've been back at least three times. Some for tapas at the bar, once for a legitimate dinner, and a couple other times for a bite to eat that turned into a ginormous sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went here for brunch on Sunday! All three of us were horrendously late for our reservations but the staff were very kind to hold it for us. We were also therefore in a rush to get out of there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Masa with a few friends for their delicious Saturday brunch. I'd heard a lot of great things about the restaurant and was so excited to try it for myself. I made a reservation a few days...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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If you want upscale TexMex, this is it. A bit on the pricey side but the food was very good. The wines were way over priced. By 10 times or more in some instances. I know because I have bought some of the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places in Beantown!We came there at least 3 times and all 3 times were awesome! All 3 times we ordered their tapas and drinks.Tapas: my favorite ones were salmon quesadilla, mussels...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drunkenly following friends to salsa night at masa was a great decision. I really liked the decor, and the bar has a great vibe. I got a few tapas, the chroizo with cranberry chutney was the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch at Masa is absolutely awesome and so so so so good.Everything is soo cheap, you leave here stuffed and often times you can probably skip lunch!Seeing this restuarant in the daytime hours is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Masa yesterday and still can't get their caramelized plaintain empanada and huevos rancheros out of my head. I'm debating whether or not the empanada is tasty enough to be deemed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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I went to Masa for the first time last night during Boston's restaurant week. The food was great- even though 'chipotle seasoned new england clam chowder' sounds disgusting, it was actually pretty good! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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I went to Masa for the first time last night during Boston's restaurant week. The food was great- even though 'chipotle seasoned new england clam chowder' sounds disgusting, it was actually pretty good! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review concerns their Saturday Fiesta brunch, which I've had about 10 times over the past year. It's a great deal considering coffee and appetizer are included for only $7.95. The tapas apps on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have not experienced for brunch, but for bar drinks and dinner, it is fairly overpriced with less than stellar quality. Drinks are small and very pricey. Dinner food just wasn't that unique. The bar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch here is lovely. They have a prix fix option on Saturdays which is divine (HUEVOS RANCHEROS!!) and delicious bloody marys. My girlfriends and I can get a little rowdy as we dish about our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really disappointed in this place. The menu was not as traditional as I would have expected and the service was VERY slow. I had the steak frites and they were very overcooked. Most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Masa DOES NOT DESERVE to be considered a Yelp 4-star dining establishment! YELP--You can do better! Break down the establishments by bar scene and eating scene so we can actually distinguish which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After randomly stumbling upon the great Masa on yelp ourselves, the boyfriend and I found ourselves seated in the bar area one Friday night. First I have to say that the curtain thing hanging at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Went to Masa last night to catch up with an old friend. Our server was attentive but gave us plenty of space. In addition, he was friendly, offered great recommendations, and our food was delicious! And the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the price, you really can't do better than Masa. Their food both at brunch and dinner is elegantly prepared and very interesting. The Saturday (and I believe Sunday before 11) brunch deal is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars mainly for annoyingly deceptive (though not blatantly false) advertising.Ad in Stuff at Night says the $7.95 fiesta brunch is on Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 as well as on Saturdays. We get to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What do you mean I can't get tapas in the main restaurant?That said, I was VERY impressed by the waiter. We were a party of ten who placed our drink and food orders like we were shouting at a short...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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The bartender was a capital B! Rude, not caring, inconsiderate. One of the worst attitudes I have seen. If the tapas were not good and a deal, I would have walked out!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mango Bellini two small plates BBQ Mac & Cheese Entree Tax Tip = $36. That's a pretty good deal. They brought out cornbread to start with three types of spreads - honey molasses butter,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me likes!! Drinks are good - the Raspberry Mojito is refreshing and delicious and I liked the Tropical Martini. Their Margaritas are ok - get something else at Masa and if you really want a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best weekend brunch. The dinner and lunch menu is also very good. Tex-Mex style is not overwhelming but compliments classic dishes. I'd go here again in a heartbeat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch on a Saturday morning around 11am - there were 4 of us. The place was packed so reservations are a good idea. We didn't have any but were told we could sit at a table they had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to start off by saying that the two stars is in no way a reflection of the quality of the food. I've been here twice (once for dinner & once for 50 cent apps...I'll get to that...), and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never heard of Masa before my friend had her birthday party here. I immediately became intrigued, however, when I learned that they were having $5 margaritas and a $30, 3-course menu for that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't speak for any other night, but Thursday nights are great! The DJ Thursday nights is Ricardo, and he is one of my friend's favorites so we decided to check it out. The music = good salsa. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, my roommates and I live just around the corner and we saw an add for .50 cent tapas. Can't beat that. Except, it's a bit scammy. By 50 cents, they really mean 10 for $5. I respect that you have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was definitely slow. We were a table of 4 on a Friday night. The dining room was packed but our waitress took a long time to come to our table to ask us for our drink order. After...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE the tapas here. The dinner is pretty good, but the tapas is fantastic. Everything is really creative and flavorful. Although the tapas are really small, they're $1 each, so you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to this place? I am not a typical "yelper" but when something really pisses me off, I have a need to vent. I have been here a few times in the past and have great experiences. This past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$8 for brunch on Saturday?! How is that possible? It must be breakfast tapas or something ... amirite? No. It's a full brunch. So what's the catch?! Oh, it fills up with trashy assholes. :( The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week with two of my friends after seeing an ad in a magazine for "50 cent tapas and $5 pitcher sangrias". We were excited and braved the snow to the restaurant. The decoration was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We have had much better experiences at this place, but this weekend me and my wife were disappointed with the quality of the steaks (Steak-frite & cowboy cut). Cowboy cut steak was not even cleaned...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. Fun bar area with great menu and nice big margaritas, try the sangria margarita. I called ahead and they even put together a VEGAN flautas for me, and it was great. Thick...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for their recently advertised happy hour of 50 CENT TAPAS and $5 PITCHERS OF SANGRIA. Unfortunately, both of those claims are EXTREMELY MISLEADING. In fact, I've never been to a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Masa this past Saturday night and had a great meal. My girlfriend and I each started with a margarita (standard one for me, mango for her). Both were very good and had enough kick to realize...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday morning brunch was good (not amazing, but good). I had a mimosa (not too sweet - perfect!) and the huevos rancheros. I would go again. We arrived when they opened at 10:30 AM - that's such...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my goodness. MMMMMMMH!So, I came over to Masa for New Year's Eve and got their 3-course meal (well, 4 course, if you count the free Tostada Trio). But before I start into that, I need to discuss...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times. Usually always sit in the bar area for "happy hour." Drinks are great - love the margaritas. The tapas are always yummy little treats. Usually gets pretty packed in here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear MASA,On our first date, you got me sloppy drunk with a margarita the size of my head. Well, my cabeza's quite grande, so maybe that's not the full truth. But you get the point. It was meant to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this funky southwestern restaurant in the South End. They change their menu every month or so, so check the website to ensure it appeals to you before you make a reservation. The last time I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How it works:1) Grab a friend (if you want) or order alone a Mega Margarita2) If alone, you will surely make new friends by sharing or solidify your friendship by drinking this huge glass of heavenly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank you Masa for putting up with my loud and jovial group of 9. Thank you to the patient waiter who came back a billion times to take our orders and then willingly took our messy cash and 6 credit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They lose a star for their weak coffee (water with some grinds in it) but ooooh their food is very fine. Chef friends tell me that the measure of a good chef is a perfect omlette, and I had one of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Just had some truly outstanding tapas at the bar at Masa. $1 each or 10 for $10 (OK, so not really a deal, but get 10 and you can mix and match). Seriously, these were phenomenal. Without the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Masa,I am very upset with you. We came in yesterday for brunch and you have been my fav restaurant for sometime. I liked you so much, this was the 3rd visit in 2 months. We found a metered spot which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to the South End, though friends tell me that if I can see Ruggles station, then I'm not technically in the South End... Any way, I came here because I was told that Saturday Brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great. It is so cute inside and cozy, and great for a group! The margarita sangria is freakin' crazy good. Me in my drunkenness knocked over a glass, and the waiter ran right...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly have never been disappointed by Masa. The food is great (the big plates are true!), there is a wide variety, and their tapas can't be beaten, either.One time, a friend got an e-mail from Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place to death.First, the bar staff is phenomenal. I love them so much! They are knowledgeable, friendly and very eager to share their tequila tips and even throw in a free taste here and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sabrososa!!! Even walking to Masa from Copley was a delightful experience. Especially in the warm weather, strolling through the south end is a treat: its so quaint and visually pleasant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is great. I've only gone to the Saturday brunch, but I would definitely check out more of their offerings if I had more money. The brunch doesn't have many options, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After driving for about an hour to find free self parking we reluctantly gave up to Masa's valet at $17. We didn't have a reservation and the next opening wouldn't be another hour. That was my fault...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the waitress plops your entree down in front of you, don't be deceived by what seems to be very little food - it's just dwarfed by the huge dish it's served on. Accompanied by an appetizer and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it simple: The food was tasty, but the plates were too damn big. I got some steak concoction and it literally came over on Noah's Ark. The plate was hanging off the table. I guess it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
really cool ambiance! waitstaff is really friendly and timely. I thought it was a bit pricey, but I'm new to Boston so this could just be normal. the plates were huge (meaning, the actual plates...not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone to Masa now, at just about every point in a normal weekend. For drinking, as the first stop of the night, the last stop of the night, and for food, for dinner, and for brunch. Its always...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a horrible experience here which surprised me due to the mostly positive reviews. I came with a friend on a Saturday night and sat in the bar area. Drinks were ordered and came 5-10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Masa has, hands down, the best brunch in Boston. Their Santa Fe Style Eggs Benedict is INCREDIBLE. The runner up, in my opinion, is the Nut Crusted Texas Toast Stuffed with Caramelized Bananas and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
found this place on hipguide and let's just say hipguide is missing the mark lately. the best way to sum this place up is a wannabee-Bobby Flay outpost. After reading a number of favorable reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby loves mexican food, so I took him to Masa for a treat. I had perused the menu online beforehand, and everything sounded amazing BUT honestly, the real thing was rather underwhelming.My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impeccable, very creative food and cocktails. Never been disappointed!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for happy hour on a Thursday night. The only special they have on the menu is their tapas combo platter for $5 (normally $10). The tapas were not too bad but I've definitely had better. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great southwestern cooking, loved the atmosphere and I can't wait to go back and try out the $1 tapas.You must try:CornbreadHabanero Watermelon Margarita (sounds crazy and tastes as crazy as it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday night recently from the moment i walked in i could feel the energy...! Had the onion rings come-out and i have neva tasted such lightly battered rings excellent. Then i had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INCREDIBLE!!!!The amazing food, exquisite decor, and friendly waiters made dining here a great experience. I went for brunch and just could not decide what to pick from the appetizing menu. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I peruse on occassion and although I am never disappointed, I am equally underwhelmned on occassion.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars and its forgiving. Mainly, because the food is so good. Sunday brunch. Southwest springroll is to die for. I wouldn't mind eating that every day of my life. its deliciously spicy and fried....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like to review places negatively for an isolated occasion of bad service... unless it is REALLY bad...but usually they'll lose a star or two. Today's brunch service as NOT up to par, but lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the happy hour here. You can get half off for food when you order a drink and the drinks are pretty damn good too. I usually order well drinks, but I had a few tastes of my friends mojito and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the chocolate chip pancakes at brunch they are soooo good!! Every time I go here for brunch I order them, so I can't judge any of the other food, but the people I eat with seem to like their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Masa has the most delish tapas & quesadillas. Mmm Mmm good! My friends and I also chowed down on a variety of tasty and scrumptious bread with dip. If you like to eat a bit of everything in small portions this...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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I have gone to Masa twice. I think the food was great. However, some of the waiters could get a bit cocky and not friendly. One of my friends got into a big fight with the waiter and the manager didn't do much...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived without a reservation on a Tuesday evening (we accidentally had made it for the night before on OpenTable mea culpa!) but the staff could not have been nicer. I thought the food was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Masa during restaurant week and loved the food. To start, their cornbread is delicious! I had a chicken dish that was really tasty with perfectly accented sides (risotto, mmm). For dessert I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally coming back here. Went here this weekend for a friend's wedding reception - and btw, brunch as a wedding reception - brilliant idea. Because we all know brunch is the best meal of the day....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lately I haven't been writing so much because the places I've been going already have a ton of reviews pretty much saying what I want to say. And that's mostly the case here but anyway - I revisited...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the short attention spanned set...- Brunch: good value, but nothing amazing really. Service was awful.- Dinner: again, good but nothing revelatory.- Habanero watermelon margarita...FINALLY!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really fit in with the South End glam crowd, but I still love Masa. The eggs benedict with avocado and Cajun hollandaise is amazing, the $10 tapas sampler at the bar both pretty and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been to Masa for dinner a few months back which was spectacular...however, this review is for its Brunch which was nothing short of a food miracle.$8? For brunch? Including a first course, a main...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great little place. the happy hour and bar are fantastic. the brunch special is just unbelievable for the price. also, the cornbread and molasses butter is out of this world. i've had a lot of success...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, this place isn't that great. The food wasn't anything spectacular and it isn't a place I would want to go back to, unless it was for drinks (they are crazy strong) or to talk to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Masa and have been there about a dozen times over the past 2 years.Bar Area (5 of 5): The bar is a cool space, with a great margarita/ cocktail list. The large margaritas are good for sharing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eclectic menu - Always a plus!I went there for what is most likely the first of a bunch of brunches. 5 out of 6 showed.. (the 5 that showed will be meeting in a few days to beat up the 6th)They had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday brunch - fantastic and so cheap! Their cornbread with delicious butters/jams is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is out of my usual price range for dinner, so it felt like the perfect place to try during restaurant week. GF and I had a lovely evening, and were not at all disappointed.Dish Olympics, Round...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love MASA!! The tapas are amazing!! You have to sit in the bar area to order them though--which can be quite a feat if its a Thurs, Fri or Sat night!! Be prepared to fight your way to a seat after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The $29 prix fixe menu is a great deal, as are the $5 margaritas, both of which are being offered in July. The food was great (highlights = good sized portions with interesting well-executed sides,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had their happy hour food here, and their chipotle spinach empinadas, but I was pretty unimpressed. The stuffed peppers were the worst. Everything else was ok and a couple of things were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite an enjoyable brunch, not only for the price but the atmosphere as well. The day before I went to an IHOP brunch and paid just as much for what I got here, but definitely got exceptional service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe this place is great for brunch. Maybe the food on the regular menu is outstanding. But the prix fixe dinner menu was disappointing. We had gazpacho and ceviche to start, chicken and steak...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Masa this past weekend with my college roommates and visiting friends. Service is excellent; food is greasy and delicious. Two roommates ordered the brunch omelette and one of them couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
B-R-U-N-C-H.What does that spell?AWESOME.A quick walk from the Back Bay station on the orange line, Masa is one of those places I walked by hundreds of times without thinking about...and finally one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, seriously... this is my new favorite restaurant. We booked reservations at opentable.com and after getting there, were seated w/in 10 minutes at a cute table outside. The pitcher or rather HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Masa for after-work drinks with co-workers a few times. They have half-priced apps if you get there before I think 6:00, and their tapas is pretty good. The service always starts off...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for a late night snack. Ask to sit in the bar area. It's lively and fun. We didn't have the best service with our waitress. However, the bartender was fantastic! No matter how busy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the food, but if I was rating just the service I'd say 2 stars maybe 1. My little friend Dina (she's very little... but not quite a legal midget) keeps me informed on all the places we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe i'm a tapas snob, but I wasn't terribly impressed with the cuisine. The ceviche was rockin' (though it's hard to fuck that up), and the short ribs were fall-off-the-bone delicious, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went back from BRUNCH the other day and was pretty unimpressed. They gave us cornbread, but it was tasteless and dull. The food was okay, but not brunch special enough to bring me back again!I still...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, two Sundays ago and the place was empty (probably due to game 5, Celtics vs. Lakers)We got a pitcher (small) of sangria. It was good but pretty watered down. None of us big...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only problem with this place is that I've only been once...which reminds me that I need to go back there. Initially, my girlfriend dragged me in there because they supposedly have "great" drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this 4 stars because I've only been to the bar area for happy hour, so I don't know much about the main mealsHappy hour gets 5 stars. When you get the combo platter (10 tapas) it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing great things about Masa, we thought it was a good option for a Sunday night dinner, we rolled in and were quick seated in one of the booths, we were given the dinner and drink menus,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid four stars. Their tuna cabo rolls are VERY tasty. Steaks are surprisingly good. The apple mojito is yummy. They definitely make an effort as far as presentation.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went for happy hour due to the rave reviews posted on yelp. Here are the good, bad and ugly aspects of my pre-theater visit:GOOD: 50 cent tapas (only when ordering the combo plate): I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch spectacular! I had Masa bookmarked for quite some time, and when it came time for Dave and I to do our fairly regular brunch routine I scanned my bookmarks for something appropriate and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I didn't live on the other side of the country, Masa might become my high-end Latin lover. Tasty drinks (pear margarita = yum!), hearty entrees (I was very impressed by the flavors co-mingling in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Masa...good apps and tapas, fab margaritas (strong! be careful) and the tuna entree is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Had brunch here and it was fantastic. I am a huge fan of mexican/southwestern food and this is top of the line. The homemade confiture with the homemade cornbread was fantastic. They should sell the confiture...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Had brunch here and it was fantastic. I am a huge fan of mexican/southwestern food and this is top of the line. The homemade confiture with the homemade cornbread was fantastic. They should sell the confiture...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best fish tacos i have ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa, you are sneaky. Very, very sneaky. BBut sneakiness aside, I think your bargains are great. After going there for brunch and happy hour, my tummy and wallet thanks you profusely. Brunch- the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't eat dinner here, so I can only comment on my experience at the bar on a Monday evening. Masa has a tremendous deal Mondays thru Wednesdays: 50 cent tapas! Their tapas are quite good (I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here once before in the winter and found the food to be okay same as the service, so when a friend asked me to go last night I was definitely quite hesitant. We got there around 8ish and decided...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bloody mary! I generally do not like them, but the bloody mary's here are to die for...especially if you like a little kick to your food. The roasted veggie omlet and banana stuffed texas toast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
TAPAS: so mouth-wateringly delicious.... $1/bite-sized tapas (go for the chorizo & shrimp!)....BRUNCH: The southwestern cobb salad is small, yet very delicious. Avoid the brunch tapas! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We have to admit, the food was OK. Everything else kinda sucked..and here's why:It was Valentines day. We had a reservation for 8, and when we go there they said they were running late and that we'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love brunch. I should love it here, right?Our waitressed sucked. Had to ask for coffee three times and for sugar twice. Either they were out of bread, or our waitress (again) sucked.Had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why did it take me four years to find this place? $1 tapas at the bar and delicious Caramel Apple Mojitos? Yes please. I adore the space and can't wait to come for dinner, very intimate and cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is a great place for after work snacks/drinks, with a fabulous happy hour deal. The tapas combo plate (normally 10 bucks, 5 bucks between 5-7 pm) was fantastic. Some bites (the pork empanadas,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Masa was disappointing. The food that I had was okay - made well but nothing too special. No super interesting flavors or new combinations of food. For $21 for a piece of chicken, I was kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took a lot for me to veer away from my usual go-tos for Sunday brunch - S&S or Henrietta's table. But I didn't regret it for a minute - except at the end when I wished it was around the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So much for the positive reviews, but Masa is a Big ole disappointment. We were here for happy hour tapas ($1) at the bar area. The tapas was disappointing. We had the combo platter. The salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for happy hour with my coworkers, and had a really fun time. The decor is fun but fancy. We went because we heard of the happy hour special ($1 apps and $5 pitchers of sangria). Be advised that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what the hype is with this place. When I first walked into Masa I thought the interior design was beautiful. Upon sitting, I was introduced with some cornbread and delicious kind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews here, I had to try this place...so we went there afterwork for their happy hour menu at the bar, I mean...how bad can $1 tapas be?Note: Do NOT sit at the bar area....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a FAB meal here and I went during Restaurant Week!!! Usually the food at places during RW is just ok-mass produced food that doesn't feel like special care was put into the dish. This however...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is amazing southwest'esque comfort food. Flavors are amazing, portions are more than fine and the prices are right on for a place of this calibre. Their Sunday Brunch is a steal! Even if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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I didn't realize anyone could make chicken taste this juicy, flavorful and absolutely divine. The atmosphere was lively and the setting was nice. They had an impressive tequila list. The cuisine was almost of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is delicious! Everyday from 5-7 is half price tapas. They offer a combination plate with 10 different tapas for only $5! Fresh and delicious, there is a little bit of everything, sausage, tuna,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty sangria... though at $20/pitcher, a bit too steep to really do the trick for me. The tapas were pretty good, and at $.50 apiece they'd be a decent find, but at the normal $1/each, they were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I've just been living in an exorbitantly expensive alternate universe - you know, the one that we lovingly call Boston - but $1 tapas? That's so cheap! So what if they're small? They're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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We were terribly disappointed with our dining experience. The service was slow and when our food finally came out, half of our party's entrees were cold. The worst part however was the rudeness of t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went there for brunch. easily 4.5 stars. this place is awesome.it is an awesome alternative from the usual sunday brunch buffet, everything on the menu is southwestern or a basic meal with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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we once had that tapas special (it was like $5 for a sample plate containing 10 diff items) on friday happy hours, don't know if they still have that going on.great ambiance; food and drinks are great. good...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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The food was wonderful. The service was great. The quesadillas were delicious. If you are a fan of key lime pie, it was excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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we once had that tapas special (it was like $5 for a sample plate containing 10 diff items) on friday happy hours, don't know if they still have that going on. great ambiance; food and drinks are great. good...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't mean to be a tough review but, Masa is okay, just okay. It's not amazing. It's not the top restaurant in Boston. And the service is just sub-par. I was there earlier this week for a 6-pp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work right by this place and have only gone once. Shame, it's a great place to go after work and unwind. Upon entering, you need to swim through a curtain that seemed to be decorative, while also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think i have to tell everyone that this is probably my #2 in Boston. The restuarant is original and the food is perfect. Living in Arizona I've come to enjoy southwest/Native American cuisine. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow - best brunch i've had in ages. i could not stop drinking the bloody mary's! everything was perfect even the simple cup of coffee. had the southwestern spring roll and huevos rancheros - when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been here for brunch, so I can't comment on that -- But for me, MASA has been one of my favorite after work drinks/dinner spots for a few years now.First off, you can't beat the $1 tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you who are brunch fans, you know the struggle for finding the magic "brunch" place is like searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! I had mixed feelings about Masa, there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This might be one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I shall list the reasons:1. Great Margaritas. I've come solely for a margarita in the past.2. BBQ Duck & Scallop appetizer. I could eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go there starving! You want to have a lot of belly space. You'll need room for all that cornbread (which is great, that perfect flavor--just a smidgen of sweetness--and fluffy and moist, just a weensy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so i don't know what it's like for dinner - and frankly, i don't think i need to - here's why i felt the need to rate it:$1 tapas!!! so you sit at the bar area, sip mojitos (which were primo) and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I heard good things about this restuarant, so my wife and I were actually excited to try it. We went during the Boston Restaurant Week and after a long walk in the cold, we were ready for a nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with friends for Restaurant Week. It was OK. I don't love Southwestern food and don't get me wrong, everything tasted great, but I don't think I would go back for the regular menu. It seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place during Restaurant week. While the food was terrific, the prices are excessive, and the quantity of food that you are served is relatively small. If you are starving I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa. Where do I begin. Well, the service at the bar was not that great (neither was the wine list) but a glass of nearly any pinot noir will tickle my fancy. I went to Masa on a date, which to me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i loved their mojitos and their entrees were both beautiful and delicious. the decor was inviting and not intimidating.the only downside was that we waited quite a bit even though i had made...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had dinner at masa in the fall with all my girlfriends and it was fantastic. you know when you have so much deliciousness that you get food drunk? big time. a couple weeks ago i tried it for brunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's Restaurant Week in Boston so some friends and I decided to go to Masa. I wasn't particularly impressed. Had the tuna roll appetizer, steak frites, and sorbet. I would have gone with the mahi mahi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretentious brunch restaurants are a Boston trademark - expensive, fancy-but-not-really, not cheap but not terribly expensive - but thankfully they serve excellent food. Masa is no exception, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because of the small amount of bar tables, three stars for the quantity of tapas you get (but hey, for 50 cents or $1 a pop, what did I expect?), and five stars for the quality of food.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, Saturday brunch. I cant wait to go back. The prix fixe brunch is $8.00, for two courses, coffee/tea awesome corn bread, a nice atmosphere and tablecloths. My group stayed for a very long time, as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale Mexican/Southwestern. I've been meaning to get back to this place, b/c it was so good the first time I went. Actually, as a picky vegetarian, I didn't see much on the menu for me. Maybe it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Masa BBQ mac and cheese was probably the best thing I've put in my mouth in a long time. What? Mom and I went here for brunch on a Sunday, and upon arriving a bit before 1, was told that the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has pretty great brunch. We left satiated and with plenty of money in our pockets. The server was really nice and easy going. Not too much service and not too little. The restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MASA is where the "cooking style of a Southwest kitchen comes together with fresh New England ingredients." The delicious tapas are $1 each or $10 for the Combo Platter. The Combo Platter is half off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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I had a similar experience to michael06780. I had a reservation that was not honored because we were supposedly late (although only by 3 minutes by my watch). We were told that they held time to a clock that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. The food is remarkable and I truly appreciate the tequila bar. The crispy chicken in coconut mole was to die for. Also The 1 dollar tapas are a fantastic deal and a great way...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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I normally enjoy the weekend brunch at Masa - the food is reasonable and tasty. Nothing, however, could have prepared me for how rudely I was treated this past weekend. We had called to confirm that the brunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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On a cold blustery February night while visiting from NYC, we decided to try Masa. We were so glad we did. The restaurant is located in South End, and holds its own among some celebrated Boston spots on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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First of all... this is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Great decor, great music, great atmosphere. I'm going to start from the small stuff... the TAPAS! Aside from the fact that they haven't changed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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First of all... this is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Great decor, great music, great atmosphere. I'm going to start from the small stuff... the TAPAS! Aside from the fact that they haven't changed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for brunch, in fact, I'd dare to say its my favorite brunch spot in all of beantown. I know, bold statement. Why is brunch so off the hook at Masa? I think the quality of food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the atmosphere, minus the fly that wouldn't leave us alone. The server was attentive, but not scary. The food was well seasoned and worked for us. We enjoyed the mojitos and dessert topped...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had an 8:00 p.m. reservation but was told need 10-15 minutes before seated with plenty of open table. 25 minutes later we check on "booth" availability and no luck. We get seated at a table with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, Masa had always conjured images of a trendy sushi spot for me. But in reality the restaurant serves sophisticated Southwestern-style cuisine. It's the perfect spot to unwind after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The secret to Masa lies on the bar side. Why? $1 tapas. But not just any tapas. Awesome tapas. They have these little ahi tuna ceviche with avocado tapas that come in a tiny sweet taco shell that are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Masa with a big group of people for New Years Eve. OMG--the food is amazing. I don't even know where to start. It was a 4-course meal for $56. You cannot beat that in Boston. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently my favorite restaurant (they change now and then), Masa has never disappointed me. They have the most amazing cornbread I have ever had - and I'm from the South. They serve it with maple...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Masa, another restaurant preceded by your reputation. I have only had the Fiesta Brunch so far, but based on my experience last weekend, I'll surely be back for dinnertime. We rolled up around...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the servers looks like Gail Garcia Bernal. So I have to keep going back. Also, the Sunday brunch is totally worth every penny. It's probably worth more pennies than they charge you, since, at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Southwest cuisine meets France. I went here for a three course meal on New Years and quite enjoyed the experience. For the food, their strengths were with the smaller dishes--a tantalizing complexity...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We found Masa by accident after walking from Trident Bookstore to 28 degrees, which was closed for repairs (???). Sat at the beaten copper bar. Very smooth waiter: friendly, muscles, tats, genteel....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray for sangria margaritas! Hooray for MASSIVE sangria margaritas!And oh my goodness the Corvino. The fish here was absolutely fantastic - I shared the Corvino and the Mahi with a friend and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best birthday dinners I have ever had! Thanks to my girlfriends for picking this spot. Although our table was not ready (even with reservations), we had fun hanging out at the bar. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: this is for the Bar area onlyThis place is great. They have done a great job of incorporating local/New England flavors into these Mexican-style dishes!The Good:Food = spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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I've gone to Masa a couple of times now and I will definitely be back. The first time I went we started out with drinks and tapas and later were seated for our reservations. Everything was spectacular. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hit Masa on a rainy Thursday to meet some friends for a birthday gathering. I did not know anything about the place other than someone thought it may be a Mexican restaurant. Talk about going in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is a personal favorite of mine. I love just sitting at the bar and sipping some cuva and eating the tasty tapas they have. I reccomend getting the sampler first then figuring out what you like....
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place in the south end. Definitely a place for brunch. Great deal, the fiesta - $7.95. Limited selection, but if you find something you like then it's definitely worth it. In general,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is nice. The waitstaff is friendly. A little too friendly. Don't say "ya" or "nodda prollem" to me when I ask you if I can have a drink menu. "Yes" works. Even "Sure" passes as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A rare five-star for me. Absolutely amazing brunch place. Great quality brunch fare with a southwestern twist, but not in a Don Pablos kind of way. This place is friendly, urban, and creative. Wicked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my g-d, this place is amazing!I took my friend visiting from another state here last weekend for brunch and can honestly say it's one of my favorite places in Boston.The service was great, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Masa somewhere around 7 times. Every time, the food is delicious and the drinks are completely satisfying. (Granted, I'm a bit of a tequila addict, so this is the perfect place for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have some exciting news to share with you all fellow yelpers. My visit to Masa was monumental in that this was the first (and I hope not the only) time I whipped out my Yelp notepad while out, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice location with an interesting feel. I wouldn't say it's spectacular, but I can't see anyone complaining about the food or the bar. As a visitor to Boston, it was great. I'd like to try it again...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat brunch for every meal. Masa has one so good that it's called Saturday Brunch Fiesta. The fiesta choices include only three starters and three main courses, but this mouth party only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Masa a couple nights ago in celebration of the beautiful and unseasonable weather we're having. We took a long, slow stroll there for our 8:30 reservations courtesy of opentable. I fell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: Temporarily removing a stahhh because service during this past visit was remarkably negligent and the pregnant one was made to sit in a booth near the front door where cold winds billowed in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Boston so far...Went there last night for a dinner with friends. I started with the jicama/pomegranate salad which was delicious and was big enough to split with my friend. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT cheap nosh. I've eaten dinner here a few times-once was REALLY good (tuna) and had brunch which was not memorable (can't even tell you what I ate)BUT-go have a couple of bevs during "happy hour"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Wonderful to find a place with sincerely good food that doesn't have a stuffy atmosphere. Appreciated the warmth of the environment . The staff was knowlegeable and friendly. Also nice to have more that 6...
menupages.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews, I chose to go here for my birthday brunch. I had made a reservation, which wasn't actually needed so early on a Sunday. Parking in the area was nearly impossible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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YUM. Our waiter was knowledgeable and wonderful. The food was outstanding. I am officially obsessed. Highly recommend the crab cake and the mahi mahi.
menupages.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my, this place is splendid. I had to rewrite my review because my friend and I went and had one of the most amazing meals here on the weekend. Prior to this, I had only ploughed through the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was only there long enough for a drink at the bar, but I must say I was impressed! The music was too loud, but it was a fun place to meet some friends for dinner nearby. I had the Citrus Mojito --...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being as I have a small child, the family has taken to trying out Brunch Spots throughout the city. Masa was by far the best as of this moment! With the help of Yelp, we are finding new spots to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for a night out with the girls or a fun night with the hub! I've had dinner at Masa on 3 occasions and loved each one. The atmosphere is hip and energetic, just what you'd expect at a South...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Restaurant Week and found it to be good, but nothing super special. We showed up 10 minutes early for our reservations and were seated right away at a nice cozy corner table. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my never ending "Quest for the Mex" we took advantage of RW and visited Masa. To give it credit, it doesn't technically advertise itself as Mexican. The atmosphere was pretty good - some cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy cocktails, great atmosphere and awesome Southwestern food. I got the steak frites which were nice and red in the middle and the Chili dusted french fries and Chile Lime Arugala salad were great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Largely because of the hype associated with this place, I was very disappointed at the quality of food I received. Sure, it was Restaurant Week. Sure, it was filled with greasy high school guys trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Masa 5 or 6 times for varying occasions (ranging from date before the symphony to out with friends/friends parents) and have always been pleased. It's become a mainstay in my list of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place provided great atmosphere and great food! I went for the July special and it was fantastic--and worth the price! The $5 sangria margarita had an interesting twist, in a good way. A group of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give them a 3.5, but since that's not really an option I'm generously awarding 4 stars.A friend and I visited here recently to take advantage of their July special: three course prix fixe for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Brunch at Masa is to die for. The first time I had the Texas Toast stuffed with caramelized bananas - it was rich and delicious. The second time I had the Huevos Rancheros which I declared my favorite brunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had 9 PM reservations on a Friday night, but were told curtly by the hostess that it would be 10 to 15 minutes, so we could wait at the bar. Over to the crowded bar... where it took us 10 to 15...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
AWFUL SERVICE, Food just okay. The empanadas were extremeley spicy.Had a reservation for Friday, 9 pm for our party of 4 ppl. Got there 20 minutes early and had a pitcher of margaritas at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Masa is a 'south west' gig. Majority of the food has some sort of chille sause on it. Food was good. Service was above and beyond. I had the duck - tasty. The tuna appetizer was good.My only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to Boston, I usually sit around drinking blueberry beer at some dimly lit tavern, surrounded by some raucous crowds. Not this weekend. We celebrated my friend's birthday here, and I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had a great time and meal at masa. Have been here on many dates. Can't go wrong with the tuna for dinner or just having tapas and drinks at the bar. they make the best mojitos and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Yummy! My husband and I went for brunch on a lazy Sunday morning. We were seated promptly for an 11 am reservation. The waitress came over soon after we were seated for our drinks orders....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Masa a few times now. The food never disappoints. The entrees are creative and delicious, the appetizers are excellent, even the bread they serve is amazing. The only reason I don't give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jose and I had a fight a few years back. We no longer talk despite the fact that we were great buddies for awhile. It's a shame because Masa has quite the tequila menu. If you're into that kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about their prixe fixe deal in celebration of Cinco de Mayo for the month of May so I went for dinner. The dishes were off the regular menu, so nothing "special", but it was fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Masa tonight and had a great time all around. It's sad to see all the recent bad ratings, but maybe (hopefully) the restaurant read some of them and decided to fix things. My girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eatten at Masa 5 or 6 times, and will admit I'm teetering towards dropping this down to 3 stars, but I can't quite bring myself to do it; I love the place too much. I haven't been in 3-4 months,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had tapas and Sangria at the bar with friend. The pitcher of Sangria was watered down and not very strong. Tapas were great but small. The service was poor and not very friendly for a slow night.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went there for the $1 tapas...kind of disasppointed. certain nights have 50% off on the combo platter, which i fully took advantage of but they were just on the "ok" side. the tuna was way too fishy,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even walking to Masa from my apartment is a delightful experience. The South End has to be my favorite area in Boston; it's quaint, mostly upscale, and visually impressive. One after another, pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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I love this place! I've never even thought about writing an online review, but after reading some of the crazy ones below that say this place should be avoided, I HAD to. The service has always been really...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Like slop on a plate. My best friend and I dined here on a Wednesday night and I guess we should have read the CitySearch reviews before we decided to waste our time. We ordered cocktails that were watered...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I went to Masa with a group of friends last Friday night. We had a dinner reservation at 9pm. After checking in with the hostess we went to the bar for drinks. They had a nice selection of tequilas so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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This place is great. I went there with a few friends and it was my buddys girlfriends birthday. I called ahead to give them a heads up. When we arrived I told the hostes who I was and she asked me to hold for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare that I go to a place and feel enthused before I even sit down. Young, vivacious, delicious and amused--I believe I'll be going back to Masa again in the very near future. I almost regret...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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I have been a regular guest at Masa for almost a year. Now visiting at least once or twice a week. I discovered the restaurant through a friend who highly recommended the bar and tequila around relaxing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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I have been a regular guest at Masa for almost a year. Now visiting at least once or twice a week. I discovered the restaurant through a friend who highly recommended the bar and tequila around relaxing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Went to Masa and was highly disappointed in the whole experience. We arrived twenty minutes before our reservation celebrating a birthday on a Saturday. We checked in, told them about my date's birthday and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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I have eaten at Masa many many times over the years and got to say that its been great and just okay. However I keep going back. After not having gone in a few months because I felt the food was lacking flavor...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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So disappointed! Came here for my birthday with out of town family and friends. Reservations were made over a week in advance for 9:30PM, didn't even get seated until 10:15 after being told 4 times our table...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Just meanered into Masa for a impromptu Sunday Brunch and was pleasantly suprised. For a beautiful spot in a good neighborhood the prices were really reasonable and the service excellent. Our brunch was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
not a place i'd recommend to vegetarians...i generally strive to be graceful about my dietary restriction/decisions, and after making it clear that i would be ordering sides of vegetables as my main...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
didnt go for brunch, as most of you did, but for the vday pre fix menu. i liked the decor, but the fact that it was empty and quiet (due to the snow...) hampered the atmosphere. i felt like i was the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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A group of us went here the other night and it was pretty decent. Our service was great, our drinks were great, but the food was nothing special. Everyone ate their food, but no one said it was good or bad....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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last week i was meeting a guy for our first date at Masa, before i went i did some research and came upon city search's reviews...well you guys were right on! i was warned ahead of time of the limited parking,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Masa, where have you been all my life? At least, the part of it that has been spent in Boston? My husband and I went to Masa for brunch and now I cannot wait to go back for dinner! (I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I will definitely go back to this place. Even though we didn't like the appetizer we ordered, Masa still gets 5 stars. The app was the ahi roll-ahi tuna wrapped in rice, wrapped in an eggroll...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for the summer/warm weather when you can sit out on the patio/sidewalk. Best mojito I've had yet!! Seriously, get one. It tastes of fresh mint and lime and no hint of anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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I enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Masa. I went with a group of friends on a weekend. Best food I've had in a long time!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Let me be clear. The food deserves over 4 stars. The service can be 1 to 3. I walked out of there once after waiting for seemingly a very long time, but I do believe in redemption. The food is...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving this place 5 stars- note that this is very rare for me to do- unbelievable meal!!! Ok, so we got there are waited at the bar for 25 minutes until our table was ready which honestly,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is decent and it is not very special..It was ok when we arrived but after a while it got crowded and loud which shows that it is a popular place..The crowd is mixed from young couples to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boston needs more places like this! As you walk into the restaurant it feels as though you are transported to an exotic restaurant in Latin America. White brick and curtains with ambient...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Of my recent excursions into "upscale" Boston, this was the most disappointing. I have few complaints, but mostly because the experience wasn't memorable. They aim for "southwest flair," but most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know the criteria for "upscale", but I go by price and I judge accordingly. This place, in my book, was expensive, so I have higher standards for their food. And it was great, but not as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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We recently went to Masa after having checked out the web-site, and passed by. The decor is warm, all in yellows and copper, South-westernish with style. At the bar I had the best Caipirinhia in Boston,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Having known or heard nothing about this place (except for their "stylish" website), four of us made reservations here for my birthday dinner a few weeks ago. Dining in the south end is fun, although pricey,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Masa this past weekend. I have been before for their delicious Sangria, and Margaritas. They also have great 1.00 tapas, I think just on Fri. after work. I highly recommend it for that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Those who are attuned to the psychological aspects of advertising will immediately notice that Masa really, really wants you to order one of their steaks. It's shamelessly printed in a substantially...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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A couple of friends and I went to Masa last Thursday for drinks and salsa night. We weren't planning on having food, but after the bartender showed us the tapas menu, how could we say no at $1 a piece? Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Took my girlfriend here and had an utterly lousy experience. Pompous, snobby staff, poor, condescending service, overpriced, mediocre food, and so on. A nice place to go if you enjoy looking pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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I went to Masa on a Thursday night with a friend after hearing about their $1 tapas and salsa dancing. The tapas were great (only available at the bar), I especially recommend the chorizo! We tried the $10...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Masa can be a regular spot for me to go on Friday nights. The bartenders are usually AWESOME!! educated sweethearts... with great knowledge and attentiveness. Just recently I was there on a Sunday evening when...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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I just had another great time at MASA. Their wine list is very diverse with a lot of hard to find South American treats. The margaritas are wicked good and strong. The food served here is very imaginative and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum. went here for brunch on Father's Day and left very happy! excellent, not too fruity sangria, and the southwestern eggs benedict were a huge hit. Our server was nice, but not overly, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful find! After meandering through Boston from the Mass Ave bridge to the South End, we happened upon this gem of a place. The bartender was fantastic -- after telling us about the Don...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went here for a full dinner as opposed to the 10 $1 tapas (which are very good but they are not really tapas, they are really bite size pinchos). The other reviewers have summed up the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Admittedly, this place is first a restaurant and second a bar. However, I prefer the latter aspect about this place. While the sit down dining is good, I prefer the bar area because of the different m...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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The entrees are pricey, but the tapas are not. If you go, get the tapas sampler (it's 10 for $10). They're bite sized tapas, but I've been told they're great. I myself, being a vegetarian, have been u...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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I recently ate at Masa on a Friday night. The trio of ceviches was excellent and very fresh. I had the special, which was halibut and it was the best prepared fish I had in a while. The desserts, though small,...
menupages.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The huevos rancheros are phenomenal. I went for brunch, so I have yet to experience the joys of tapas there, but brunch is fantastic. Everyone in my party seemed pretty psyched about their meals and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was introduced to this restaurant by friends and all I have to say is that this restaurant is AMAZING. I am a very picky restauranteur and very rarely (if ever) suggest restaurants to friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very quiet and intimate, great for a date. The $1 tapas are great, and I had an excellent mojito. They lose a star because there wasn't anything on the menu that my vegan friend could eat, so she...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Great all around, best meal I've had in a long time. Highly recommend, pricey but worth it. Nice, intimate atmosphere. Great for a special occasion.
menupages.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents love this place.... so do my friends' parents. So do my friends. I don't know - the food's good, the bar's ok. I think its sort of dark and maybe the atmosphere/layout doesn't really do it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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They have a great tequila selection and the ambience is good. That's all the positive things about Masa. Our food (just entrees) took 1:20 to arrive. At about an hour, our waiter told us he was sorry and that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch here on Feb. 12th -- the day of a huge snow storm in Boston, the place was open and the service and atmosphere was great. The food was incredible and the best we've had yet in the South...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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This is a restaurant for a special occasion, pricey, but worth every penny!! I suggest making reservations before you go, if you don't you WILL wait for a table. The spicy crusted rare cooked Tuna w...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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As a local that walks to Masa, neighborhood comments on it being a ho-hum meal are true. The atmosphere is ok. Our most recent visit was for brunch where you can pick three different menu items as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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As a local that walks to Masa, neighborhood comments on it being a ho-hum meal are true. The atmosphere is ok. Our most recent visit was for brunch where you can pick three different menu items as a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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We stumbled upon Masa after dinner at 28 Degrees - and we wished we hadn't eaten yet. Our mojitos were the best we've ever had, and the tantalizing aromas wafting around the room were irresistable and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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I was very disappointed with Masa. I would never recommend anyone to go there for dinner. Both the salmon and the lobster tamales were overcooked, dry and had bad flavor combinations. The salmon was quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inventive and delightful Southwestern Food. Every dish is beautifully and deliciously done. Decor is themed like the food, but not excessive. Check spice levels with your waiter; some of the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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...the wine menu is limited and the noise level is too high. Service is generally good and the food is generally high-quality. The room is a little too dark.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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We visited on a Friday and it was my second time there, the first having been for tapas at happy hour. The valet was outrageous for the South End - $14, but the service was even worse. Though we were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Made a reservation but they did not let us get seated until the entire party arrives despite the fact that over half of the party was present and 50% of the restaurant was still empty. They took a lon...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for restaurant week so the menu was fixed and I didn't see their entire offering, but what I experienced was an overall wonderful restaurant. Great ambiance, the lamb I had was incredible,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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I have been to Masa a few times but the last visit was beyond my expectations. From start to finish it was a great experience. I had a few tapas, petite but yummy, at the bar with the charming bartender (Greg,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhat pricey, but good food. Nice place for dates. They do salsa nights and have $1 tapas at the bar. Pretty decent restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is creative and unique, and the restaurant is adequately priced. You'll see things that don't seem to belong in your fancy Hispanic food, but it works.The best thing to get here are the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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The guacamole is to die for! The chunchs of guac and cilantro make this item scrumptious.Our table enjoyed the Cowboy Steak and I licked my lips over the seared Ahi Tuna. The Host was pleasant and the Server...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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The guacamole is to die for! The chunchs of guac and cilantro make this item scrumptious. Our table enjoyed the Cowboy Steak and I licked my lips over the seared Ahi Tuna. The Host was pleasant and the Server...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very trendy and sheek spot to be. Excellent margeheritas. The crowd is very upscale, young professionals, and trendy. Think black turtlenecks. They have "fancy southwestern" food such as lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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I have had Sunday Brunch at Masa's twice now,each time I have had delicious,innovative meals. The Golden Margaritas were awesome...too bad Sunday comes only once a week.I have also been at their Salsa...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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I have been to Masa on quite a few occasions and have always had a great, fun experience! The sangrias are fantastic as well as the appetizers. The bar atmosphere is fun and the restaurant is romantic. Decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like spicy food and meat, this is the place to be. Kind of slow a lot of nights, but awesome specialized drinks and a good atmosphere. Upscale and an amazing cesear salad. I ate it every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Wonderful margarita, and everything we tried on the tapas menu was delicious. As you would expect, a $1 portion is pretty teeny, so don't attempt to eat a dinner of tapas. They're great as bar nibbles though!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Three cheers for the red, white, and green
boston.com - user review
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executive chef philip aviles fires up the barbecue and serves hot and spicy delicacies at this chic tex-mex addition to the south end's plethora of eclectic eateries. skillet-roasted sea scallops, smoked duck...
wcities.com - user review
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Really disappointing. Appy was basically mussels on top of Campbell's soup, main course was average. Service was slow, but a 20% tip was added to the bill for a table of 6. If you want to be seen, it's a good...
boston.com - user review
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hot southwestern spot in the south end...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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masa features a menu of well-prepared southwestern cuisine as well as a bar scene that draws the hip and trendy to sip cocktails and make new friends. the feel of masa is upscale and on the move, and this is...
10best.com - user review
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creative dishes are the draw at this delightful south end find. the house-made fresh fruit juice margaritas pack a punch and are the perfect complement to tangy dishes such as tequila-marinated gulf shrimp....
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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welcome to masa, where the southwest meets the south end. for four years we've been spicing up the palates of boston's most sophisticated dinners and serving up libations to the hip bar crowds from the south...
opentable.com - user review
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Welcome to Masa, where the Southwest meets the South End. For five years we've been spicing up the palates of Boston's most sophisticated diners and serving up libations to the hip bar crowds from the South...
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