Masa Mama

Name: Masa Mama
Address: 3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2T 6E3
Telephone: (403) 971-3940
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (89)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Masa Mama Taqueria is a new opening in Calgary where modern Mexican cuisine meets laid-back dining in a chic Mid-Century Modern setting. Led by Chef Mikko Tamarra, known for his culinary expertise at Fortuna's Row and the pop-up ConMi, Masa Mama offers a menu packed with bold flavors and elevated street food.

Experience the perfect blend of cool, casual vibes and intimate charm, making it your new favorite neighborhood spot for delicious tacos and more. Come savor the magic of Masa Mama - your go-to destination for a memorable dining experience!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 971-3940
Website
https://masamama.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mikko Tamarra
Catering
Looking for a catering option that will leave your guests raving and your taste buds doing a happy dance? Masa Mama is ready to bring killer tacos, bangin' margaritas, and fun times straight to your doorstep (or rooftop, or backyard, or wherever the fiesta is happening!).
Private party facilities
Planning a private event and want it to be the opposite of boring? Look no further than Masa Mama. Whether it’s a birthday, a corporate shindig, or just an excuse to eat way too many tacos, we’ve got you covered.

Location
3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
22nd street between 32nd and 33rd avenue.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 89 people are saying

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

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

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Masa Mama offers a vibrant and lively dining experience with "outstanding tacos" and "amazing drinks." While the service is generally friendly and attentive, some diners note inconsistencies. Highlights include "fantastic margaritas" and diverse menu options, making it a delightful destination for Mexican cuisine lovers. Perfect for a casual yet flavorful outing.

89 Reviews

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Carl VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta33 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great spot to grab quick food!! Tacos are large so don’t order too many lol. Not a place you’d stay too long.
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Meghan
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience here. Brought the kids this time and they loved everything as well. Will keep coming back.
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Vanessa VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall was good, food could have been better and cocktails were hit and miss. More vegetarian options would be appreciated!
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Kris
Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
First time here to try it out. Overall was a standard experience but had decent food. The birria quesadillas were the highlight of the meal with nice flavour. Also had the guac(flavourful) and chips(similar to Costco) and ok fish taco. Drinks were pricey and fairly standard. Service was okay, nothing amazing, but minimum tip expectations were 18%. IMO there are better spots in Calgary.
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Paul VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious. We’ll be back again!
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Jayson VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta17 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was my wife’s bday and we let the host know as he had recognized I also was here for my bday in March. My wife had a tough day as she had attended funeral early in the day and was looking for a nice relaxed meal. We felt really rushed. Last calling as for drinks before we ordered our tacos and asking if she could bring the bill and not offering to look at the dessert menu. Maybe don’t take reservations an hour before you close if you don’t want us there. Also not a fan of the menu changing every 3 months. Very disappointing as the first time we visited it was amazing but never the same the 5 times we have been since.
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Brian
Calgary / Southern Alberta18 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tasty taqueria treats! A warm and lively atmosphere and friendly restaurant staff.
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Mark VIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta13 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really, really hoping for these guys to make it as it’s a great vibe with good people and a tonne of potential. Service was outstanding and friendly but the food seemed not cooked as perfectly as the last time we went. Great flavour with their calamari strips but seemed slightly overcooked. Korean fish taco was good. I had no complaints. My wife liked but said it tasted a bit fishy, if that makes sense to people. I felt the al pastor taco also tasted good but meat wasn’t as tender as could be and my other taco was just not for me. I guess I am not a beef tongue fan. Others may love. My hunch is that we just caught the cook on an off night and I will be back to try again. The dinner was really super priced. We caught Happy Hour and 3 tacos and a pint of beer each ran us only $73 total with tip. Go try it out, especially because they must be hurting with the construction going on out front. Have a feeling the place will eventually hit full stride and be a big part of Marda Loop’s growing food scene.
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Yvan
Calgary / Southern Alberta35 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit to Masa Mama but it won’t be the last. The food and service were excellent!
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Nova
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drink and atmosphere, server was knowledgeable and personable. Several of us had the Mango Habanero Marg which was fantastic, along with one of the best " Adobo Calamari". Corn tortillas favorites were the Chicken Tinga, Baja Fish Taco, Suadero & Asada. Can't wait to head back and try more on this menu.
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FAQs

Masa Mama offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 971-3940.

Masa Mama is rated 4.3 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

3429 22 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E3

Additional information

Cross street
22nd street between 32nd and 33rd avenue.
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mikko Tamarra
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://masamama.com/
Phone number
(403) 971-3940
Catering
Looking for a catering option that will leave your guests raving and your taste buds doing a happy dance? Masa Mama is ready to bring killer tacos, bangin' margaritas, and fun times straight to your doorstep (or rooftop, or backyard, or wherever the fiesta is happening!).
Private party facilities
Planning a private event and want it to be the opposite of boring? Look no further than Masa Mama. Whether it’s a birthday, a corporate shindig, or just an excuse to eat way too many tacos, we’ve got you covered.

Masa Mama

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