Masa - NaplesMexican comes to MercatoExcellent Mexican Restaurant, well appointed, well staffed and most pleasant!5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was outstanding.The food was outstanding. Very different Mexican. The restaurant was beautiful and designed contemporary. We will go back again to try some other dishes. Just loved it. The service was superb.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMContemporary Mexican Gem!We were first tempted to visit Masa after seeing the creative, dynamic and engaging outside patio (gorgeous plantation fan chairs with contemporary heaters, beautiful oversized planter pots, and patio nooks) - felt like you were in a rich, contemporary garden. Inside creative touches like shadow boxes, wall of plants and painted murals completed the great decor. With hundreds of tequilas, the first margarita was great! Homemade guacamole was outstanding! Our group had fish tacos, pork tacos and beef tacos - all three were great. And the pork shoulder was fantastic - but too much for one person. We skipped dessert - we were simply too full! We will be back for happy hour with drinks and to sample several of the cold and hot plates.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat atmosphere and foodWe love Masa, but each time we have had slow service...
They really need to up their game in the slow season if they wanna keep all of us as customers.
The owner's sister restaurants have outstanding service, i don't know why Masa is so slow5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGood restaurant. DifferentGood restaurant. Different mexican food. Been here about 5 times and never disappointed.. Everyone I introduce to this place really enjoys it.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMreviewThe food was excelent but pricey, although I would not mind paying high prices for excelent food as opposed to paying a high price for bad food. Our only complaint was the wine pour which was skimpy.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat addition to Mercato...Had out of town guests and decided on Mercato.... wanting something different we picked Masa. Excellent choice! 2 of us had the filet and it was excellent, my husband the pork shoulder which was delicious! This was our 2nd visit and we will come again.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMFun EveningOff to the movies then walked across the street to dinner. We were celebrating a birthday and Masa placed a candle in the guacamole and a free dessert. It was a joyful evening!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat quality Mexican foodCame with 3 other people. We all ordered different dishes and everyone was extremely pleased. One member in our party inquired about which items on the menu were gluten free and our waitress knew right away. We ordered the hanger steak, snapper, pork and the mahi mahi special along with the guacamole appetizer. Every dish had a wonderful blend of spices. Would definitely go back!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food is terrific and theThe food is terrific and the servers are helpful and friendly. That's why we keep coming back!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMHouse ceviche was excellent,House ceviche was excellent, just enough spice. The octopus ceviche offered as a special was outstanding. Four diners with different entrees-- all great. Blood orange Marg. was the best.
Could be described as a little loud older diners may want to enjoy the outside dining.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMdelicious foodwe enjoyed the margaritas, chile rellenos, and other dishes.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were at Masa several monthsWe were at Masa several months ago and I gave them a scathing review. This visit was much different; we had a delicious dinner and good service.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMMasa Rocks Naples Dining Scene2nd time here. This time we were entertaining family from midwest and everyone LOVED this place, especially the amazing food.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWE love this place and hadWE love this place and had the opportunity to take a visitor, who also loved the food, service and experience. Plus, it's steps away from SilverSpot movie theater. What a find!
PS The Tortilla Soup was incredible. Rick Bayless would approve (as would any Oaxacan). Thanks!4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMWe thoroughly enjoyed ourWe thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Masa and have recommended it to friends. The food was original, flavorful, and most importantly, delicious. Our server was very professional and helpful with his recommendations. A very enjoyable evening.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great. Generous inFood was great. Generous in portions, but not obscene. Waiter Matt was very knowledgeable and helpful.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my second time here.This was my second time here. the first time I had the hanger steak. It was Awesome. The second time I had a snapper fish dish that was good however, it tasted a little "fishy". I would not get that dish again; however, I will go back again!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAwesome, awesome -- LOVE theAwesome, awesome -- LOVE the mango salad and the fish tacos!!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our first visit andThis was our first visit and we will return. Food was good, service was slow.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMFrom the guacamole to theFrom the guacamole to the tortilla soup to the tenderloin, everything was excellent, including the sangria. Highly recommend!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMInside dining when busy isInside dining when busy is way too loud. Needs more sound absorbing fabrics or acoustic tiles somewhere. It's not great when its too loud to talk across the table. Otherwise I love Masa. Food I've had is great!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, service and ambiance.WoGreat food, service and ambiance.Would highly recommend!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ambiance and service!In our party of four, one did not care for the food at all. He ordered the taco trio, which he disliked, and the waitress suggested the enchilada which was better buy still a disappointment. He loves Mexican food , but felt this was bland and tasteless. The others were happy. The ambiance and service were great!4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMI ate inside this time...II ate inside this time...I heard the music, but not too distracting.
Would definitely go again. Food good, but black beans were not like the Cuban ones that I'm used to.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWe like Masa for the locationWe like Masa for the location - close to Pelican Bay - and for the vibe. Love the decor and the bar. The music is a bit loud and I am not sure the bird (cockatoo?) squawk adds much.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMfabulous meal, would comefabulous meal, would come back again next time in town and will go back to the one in Minnesota, loved all our dishes, the tacos were wonderful3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious!We love Mexican food and thought Masa was so good we went twice on our week vacation. The guacamole and chips are delicious.
We will go back again.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMOur group has eaten at MexicanOur group has eaten at Mexican Restaurants in Canada, Europe as well as here in USA and found Masa to be one of the best.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMThey did not find our reservationThey did not find our reservation . Then they said it was under a strange spelling. Took a bit and we had the possibility of an hour wait. Finally found it with my iPhone message! Great food.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Guacamole is to writeThe Guacamole is to write home about! It's authentic and delicious. Served with a side of cruidtes and chips. You can have it all!
The Margaritas are in the same category -- favorite is the Americano, with salt. Whatever the special is, order it. The wait staff is well-trained and attentive, without hovering.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were able to get reservationsWe were able to get reservations the day of dining and had excellent service and great food. Our server was very helpful in recommending dishes that were consistently good. We dined on the braised pork shoulder (most tender and flavorful I have ever eaten!) and the skirt steak (great flavor and cooked just the way we like!). Several tables around us were dining on the seafood entrees and they looked awesome! Will definitely be a repeat visit in our future.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food. EquivalentAmazing food. Equivalent to a Javier's in Newport/Vegas.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMA keeperWe ate here this week with our 10 and 13 year old and we all really liked our food. It was not overly spicy, the drinks were great and chips and salsa fresh!! We will definitely go back.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMBetter overall experienceBetter overall experience then the first tie we went to masa.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMAdrian, our waiter in didAdrian, our waiter in did a great job. Very unique drink menu, and good dinner menu. Upscale Mexican cuisine3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dinning experienceMy husband and really enjoyed our visit at Masa, the food was excellent and our Server was amazing, he went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and new the menu well. We have shared our experience at Masa with friends and family, I'm sure they will love it as well.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great, server wasFood was great, server was great, healthy buzz, customers "young" for this area..........all good!3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMDelish and upscale Mexican!The guac and chips are awesome!!! Cute atmosphere, live plants everywhere!! Healthful, but tasty options on the menu. The music was a little loud, but they turned it down upon request. We really enjoyed our dinner!!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMRelaxed and Recommendable!Dined during the St. Patrick's Day events in Mercato. Wonderful outside dining atmosphere while listening to special band in square. Terrific service and food. Relaxed and recommendable to all.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMCould not find anything notCould not find anything not spicy. Wife enjoyed her meal3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGourmet and authenitc! GreatGourmet and authenitc! Great Margaritas! Across from the SilverSpot Theater! Get your reservations, now!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMPricey for Mexican. MargaritasPricey for Mexican. Margaritas are mostly $10. Menu items average in low twenties.
Food is tasty. Wait staff explain everything. Its newness makes it a hot spot, but the
long run will tell the tale.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Restaurant in North NaplesYou enter Masa with authentic Mexican murals, the smiling moon, living wall, colorful Murano glass fixtures, a real lounge in the center of the room. The bar is dramatic with hundreds of tequilas, sexy bartenders, great music. And the evening gets even better when you start tasting the hand crafted margaritas, the hand mashed to order quacamole with warm chips and chopped vegetables. The ceviches, fish specials, tacos, pork, all very good. Chef Mike pays special attention to desserts also. The Diabolita Margarita is a standout and so is the cucumber. The wine list is great too with wonderful selections that pair well with Mike's food.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGood ambiance, excellent waitGood ambiance, excellent wait staff. My guests enjoyed it all,as did I. My chicken fajita
was all right but the chicken tasted as if cooked the day before.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMexcept for too much noise,except for too much noise, a very good experience.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst time to Masa. Was exceptionaFirst time to Masa. Was exceptional from waiter to food. Highly recommend.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMA fun Night OutThis is a good restaurant. The Mexican food -while not my favourite cuisine was well described , prepared and presented. The Manager Irena is omnipresent and the staff very professional. Located in Mercato it is a good and fun place for a night out. The comfortable seating in the center of the restaurant is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink before going to your table.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMNot Taco Bell!What an improvement since their soft opening! Way to go Masa! Our server, Ron, was very fun, informative and attentive. He took care of a large group next to us and still did a great job with our little table. We shared ceviche of the day, guacamole and the three taco plate. Everything was really good and came out at the correct temperature. I had the spicy margarita and my friend had the blood orange margarita. Again, both were excellent. The place is a bit pricy and very noisy. Luckily, we were tucked in the back corner so somewhat protected from the cacophony. If you want to have a conversation during dinner, ask to sit outside or in that back corner, preferably behind the curtain!3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was very good and theFood was very good and the wait staff was excellent. I cannot comment on the noise level because we ate outside.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM