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

Masa & Agave

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Masa & Agave, a speakeasy-style cantina hidden below stairs at the historic Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis. On Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 8pm to Close we are first-come, first-served and do not accept reservations during this time.

Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.

Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.

Our collection of 200 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bjorn Thompson
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Mill District
  • Cross street
    S 11th St.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

    May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025
    ¡LET'S FIESTA! Join us for Cinco de Mayo at Masa & Agave! Our biggest celebration of the year kicks-off Friday Night at 5pm with $5 Margaritas al Gusto, $10 taco specials (includes 2 tacos, Birria tacos +2) and bottomless chips & guacamole for $15! Masa & Agave welcomes DJ Lucky to set the vibe with a special Cinco de Mayo DJ set from 5pm - 10pm Monday night! With over 200 agave spirits in our collection, there's no better way to celebrate the day! Cinco de Mayo Hours Friday May 2nd & Saturday May 3rd | 5pm - 12am Sunday May 4th | 5pm - 11pm Monday May 5th | 3pm - 12am
    Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Photo

What 85 people are saying

Masa & Agave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masa & Agave is celebrated for its "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "lively atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "authentic Mexican offerings" and "creative cocktails." However, some note the restaurant's dim lighting and occasional service delays. Despite this, many are eager to return for the standout "chips and guac" and "spicy Paloma."
85 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Milwaukee8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, but food was just ok. Carnitas were overcooked.
    Masa & AgaveResponded today
    Hi Rick, We're sorry to hear that your experience was not an amazing one. We regret that your carnitas were overcooked and didn't meet our usual standards. We will review this with our culinary team to ensure we improve the quality of our dishes. We’d like the opportunity to turn your experience around, and we will make every effort to contact you directly. If you don’t hear from us, please reach out to me at 612-353-6207 and ask for Aaron Rawson so that we can make things right. Thank you. - Aaron Rawson, General Manager

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  2. Cardell

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional. The server was very patient and thorough with taking orders. Would recommend Masa and Agave to others!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Cardell, Thank you for your review and kind feedback on our service! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!

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  3. Brooke

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Experience! Great Everything. Will be back again 10/10
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Brooke, Thank you for leaving us a review! We're glad you had a 5-star experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. John

    Hawaii13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were great - get the guac! Only downside is it is REALLY dark, which made it hard to read the menu and see what we were eating. Next time will ask for a table with better light.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi John, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that both our food and service met your expectations. We’ve also shared your feedback about the lighting with our management team as we strive to make every experience even better. We appreciate your input and can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Anastasia

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was super fun! All of the staff were very professional/friendly, and the place was gorgeous. It was pretty dark, however - it would be nice to have some more lighting.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hi Anastasia, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed both the space and our service. We also appreciate your feedback on the lighting and will be sure to share your comments with our team as we continue to enhance the ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Jake

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drink, and ambience! Will be coming back and will definitely recommend to everyone!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Jake, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Masa & Agave and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and ambiance. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Cindy

    Minneapolis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first dining experience at Masa & Agave and it was excellent. Service was great and the food was even better. Can't wait to get back there!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi Cindy, Thank you for the 5-star review and recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed our food and service. We cannot wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Joel VIP

    Minneapolis33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was always there when we needed them, and they truly cared about their customers. Most of the food was very good. The elote was too spicey. Margaritas were exceptional. Cool atmosphere, but need to scale back the bass on the music.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on March 11, 2025
    Hi Joel, Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that our team’s service stood out and that you enjoyed the food and the margaritas. We appreciate your feedback about the elote and the music volume—it’s important to us that every aspect of your visit is enjoyable. We’ll review your comments with our team to make improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience.

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  9. Ana

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very delicious but there is no communication for when they meals come out. First visit, appetizers and entrees came out all at once so food gets cold as you're trying to eat it.. the second visit we brought friends over to try the food. We all got entrees before appetizers and then our drinks 15 mins after the food.(not a busy day either ) So we decide to give it another chance and one entree and one appetize was done and 10 mins later the rest of the food comes out. as we finished our meals the drinks finally arrived! We enjoy the food but the coordination is not consistent and I must say this was my last time visiting this place.

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  10. Keelie

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Awesome environment. Highly recommend!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on February 10, 2025
    Hi Keelie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed dining with us. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Masa & Agave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 353-6207.

Masa & Agave is rated 4.5 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / Mill District

Make a reservation


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Masa & Agave

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S 11th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Mill District
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bjorn Thompson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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