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

Masa & Agave

4.5 (90)
$30 and under
Mexican
1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
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

What 90 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masa & Agave boasts a "cool vibe" with standout offerings like "amazing margaritas" and "the best guac." While the atmosphere is lively and perfect for a fun night out, some diners note that service can be inconsistent. The "wonderful experience" and "great ambiance" make it worth a visit despite minor hiccups.
90 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Grand Rapids3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu isn’t the same listed In the website- there are limited choices. Don’t going thinking it’s fancy or upscale at all
    Masa & AgaveResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jay, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations, and we apologize for any confusion regarding our menu. We will review our online listings to ensure accuracy and would love the chance to make things right. We will do our best to reach out to you directly, but if you don’t hear from us, please feel free to contact me at 612-353-6207 and ask for Aaron Rawson. - Aaron Rawson, General Manager

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  2. Rick VIP

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe, great Margaritas. Everyone loved the guac, but service was poor, they were understaffed. Even so, I would recommend.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Rick, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your understanding and will work on improving our service. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  3. Geena VIP

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience! Very dimly lit via candlelight and moderately loud, so perhaps not the best idea to bring my 7 month old 😂 but my cousin and I had a great time catching up over cocktails and elotes. I’ll def be back with friends or for date night.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Geena! We're thrilled to hear that you and your cousin enjoyed the ambiance at Masa & Agave. We're always looking to create a cozy and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we're glad we could provide that for you. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and the lighting, and we'll definitely take it into consideration. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Shelby

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite Mexican restaurants! It has the coolest vibes, the best guac and best enchiladas! Their margaritas are amazing too! Located in the Hotel Ivy, it is a fun place for a staycation and to be able to eat and relax with genuinely delicious food all at the same place!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on May 6, 2025
    Hi Shelby, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed our atmosphere and loved our guacamole, enchiladas, and margaritas. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience soon!

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  5. Sherry VIP

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken nachos are a MUST HAVE! Amazing food and service!
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 24, 2025
    Hi Sherry, Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the chicken nachos. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Rick

    Wisconsin8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, but food was just ok. Carnitas were overcooked.
    Masa & AgaveResponded on April 23, 2025
    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 90 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Downtown / Mill District

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Booked 12 times today
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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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