Such a fun experience! The staff at the Landing location were truly amazing. Great vibes and perfect recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and had subtle plant decor that I enjoyed. The food was delicious and the blue corn tortillas and margaritas served in skull glasses were really nice touches! My personal ratings: The classic margarita 10/10 Queso 10/10 Esquites 9/10 Pizza with carne asada 10/10 Barria tacos 6/10 Fish tacos 10/10 Al Pastor tacos 5/10 Pork belly 8/10 I will definitely be back the next time that I am in the area! Side note: The corn on the Cobb for a cigar in the logo was a really clever touch. read more

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First time here and I wish we had tried it sooner. Great taco's . Their chips they serve with the queso and Guacamole is outstanding! They use the same for their taco's but are soft. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Terrific service as our waitress was very busy and I got tired just watching hustle all evening. A plain Jane restaurant with indoor,outdoor and bar seating. read more

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Enjoyed dinner outside. This place is located in a strip mall with other restaurants so there is plenty of parking. We started w/chips & pico de gallo that included 3 sauces that ranged from mild to spicy. It was fun to try the different sauces & the chips are made from blue corn with chunks of salt on them - delish!! After we pigged out on that, we ordered a corn app that was very good & we ordered taco's. I got a shrimp & my husband had a lamb & duck taco - how original! They were all really good & made with the blue corn! Really unique menu with artisan food - will definitely be back! read more

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Everything about this restaurant was perfection! The margaritas prepared by Lauren were spectacular! The food was absolutely amazing. Homemade chips, wonderful guacamole, tacos to die for! Protein bowl with shredded Brussels with hot honey incredible!!! Love this place! Run to Casa Masa for an amazing meal!!!! read more

The food is AMAZING!!!! They don't use seed oils, and the food is beyond delicious!!!! The nachos were the best we've ever had, the Brussel sprout taco was amazing also!!!! Birria tacos are a must. Best kept secret on the Key!!! Server perfection with Sadie too read more

If I could give this restaurant more than five stars, I would. Everything was amazing from our initial greeting to the chips and guacamole, appetizer, drinks and main course. The service was top tier. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. Lori made fabulous suggestions for my margarita and brought us a tasting of salsa from mild to hot for the freshly made blue corn chips. We also ordered guacamole and esquitos with some pico de gallo to dip the chips in. The chips were fresh and well salted with great flavor on their own, but add some guac and corn dip with them and the flavor is out of this world. I had the Welcome to Miami margarita recommended by our server Lori after I requested something fruity and spicy. It was spot on with flavor and they did not skimp on the alcohol. After the chip appetizer, I had one pork belly taco and my friend ordered the enmoladas de pollo for us to share. I love mole so I was really excited about this dish and it exceeded my expectations. It's hard to find a good mole and this was spot on! My pork belly taco was served in a soft blue corn tortilla with a nice size piece of pork belly, some garnish, and jalapeños. Clearly I was looking for some spice for my night and this was just what I needed. There's a wide selection of tacos on the menu and I would say to try 2-3 if you are getting them as your main course. I would go for one of the enmoladas as my first pick though if you are a mole lover. We sat outside because the weather was pleasant. The location is in a strip mall next to Publix but that didn't detract from the atmosphere. The main restaurant doors were open and the interior had traditional decor. Service, food, and drinks were all top notch. I will definitely return when I'm in the area again. Pardon the pic of the half eaten mole, but we dug right in and I forgot to take a picture! read more

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The atmosphere was very pleasant sitting outside. We had the scallops tacos along with Lena and Al pastor. All the tacos were excellent, but the grouper and scallop tacos were our favorites. Tasty and fresh in blue corn tortillas, delicious!! We ordered 3 tacos at a time the kitchen responded well by keeping the flow of tacos coming out consistent and warm. Will definitely revisit when in the area again. read more

Holy hell. Trying to type this but I'm having a hard time with where to start... I am in town for two nights and was in the mood for tacos, Casa Masa is an obvious fan favorite on Yelp and I decided that since I have no place to be the :20 minute drive is worth it. I drove right past it (shares a building with a tattoo parlor) when I walked in there are very few tables, this is a really small space but the vibe is vibing from the moment you walk in. I started with fresh chips and ordered small orders of queso, guac and salsa. Much to my surprise my order came with a variety of sauces with it. All were good though I skipped one that smelled spicy as I am no good with spice (at least I know my faults). I grab my order: 3 tacos- a birria, a pork belly and an al pastor. All three are phenom. They're larger than I was expecting and in no way should I have eaten three but here we are. The pork belly is so moist, tender and flavorful, it was also the easiest (read: least messy?) to eat. The birria was overflowing with flavor and well, just overflowing. A huge portion and it was super delicious albeit a little messier to eat. The staff appreciated my struggle and brought napkins to my outdoor table. I must have used 5 eating this. No regrets. None. The Al pastor was my favorite I think because the ingredients were perfectly balanced and the pineapple was so juiced and fresh. I can't say enough good things. When I ordered to go I had every intention of scooping my food and driving :20 back to my hotel, but I was starving so I decided to stay. The staff was wonderful, so attentive and kind. If you're in town, don't skip. If you live here: you are so lucky, I'd trade so many of my local spots for something like this at home! read more

Casa Masa - 3 tacos: pork belly, al pastor, birria - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

OMG! I'm still talking about this place that I've been avoiding cuz no reservations. Brussels sprouts appetizer: LOVE! Birria taco:. Duck carnitas: ( but I'd say not as good as birria). Full bar. Great martini. Margarita served with black salt in a skull mug. Clever! Have been avoiding cuz no rez but we got right in. ON SATURDAY NITE!! They were out of pulpo (octopus) so next time. Loved it. We will be back for sure! Burp. read more

Casa Masa - Brussels sprouts - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service was quick and friendly. Food and drinks are amazing! Best tacos I have had in my life! Had carne asada, birria, and al pastor. Highly recommend read more

Casa Masa - Chips and queso. The corn for the tortillas is imported from Mexico! - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great tacos and unique, margaritas . Our server was fantastic! Damn, can't remember a name but she was tall, thin, tan and excellent. We had the margaritas in a skull glass. The salsa and chips and tacos. Shredded chicken and carne asada were all delicious. The server made it amazing. She was so helpful, prompt and on it! Rainbow titanium watch.... read more

It was busy when we stopped in at Casa Masa at The Landings for dinner. They have some seating inside and more seating in front and along the side of the restaurant, we opted for a couple of seats outside. Aside from being face to face with another couple who were inside looking out as we were outside looking in, the spot was fine for us. For dinner I decided to try some tacos, their Carne Asada and Pollo. They looked very nice lined up on a tray when they arrived after about 10 minutes. I'm not big on Mexican food so the best tacos in town probably wouldn't excite me, so I'll defer to the other very positive reviews on Yelp. At home I dump a bunch of salsa on the tacos we occasionally have, so without that I thought my tacos were a little dry. The cheeses used, Cotija and Queso fresco, contributed to that feeling. I had looked at their website prior to our visit and they showed a limited menu for this location. What they actually offer is what they offer at their Bee Ridge location, which has more items including burritos. read more

Casa Masa - Carne Asada and Pollo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Darn, our follow up visit when we brought friends was not very good. Our steak tacos were hardly filled and the tortillas were dried out. read more

My boys wanted Mexican, and we decided to try this place based on reviews. Casual spot in a shopping center but the tacos were delicious! The Brussel sprout taco was amazing and the fish not bad either. They also had excellent queso. My three hungry boys were happy. Servers were kind and helpful. All in all a good meal- a bit expensive but that seems to be the area. read more

Casa Masa - Protein Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Lindsay took care of me and helped me during my first visit. I can't wait to go back and try more. Everything was amazing!!! I'll definitely be coming back for the Cesar with the housemate dressing and the blackened grouper. read more

Casa Masa - Filet taco. So much love & detail put in this taco. I also had the Caesar& blackened grouper. The dressing was amazing!! - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

There was plenty seating and the area inside was tidy. Lindsey, our waiter, was kind and gave us an overview of the menu and their three sauces. I went for the blue corn tortilla and protein quesadilla. It was great, even though I had never tried blue corn tortillas. It was a pleasant spot to enjoy lunch and cocktails with friends, and the menu was straightforward. read more

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Sat at the bar for HH on 1/28. Excellent friendly service. The house margarita was excellent. I love that they have negra Modelo on tap. The chips with guacamole are the best in this area. My al pastor taco and the pescado taco were hot and very tasty. My wife had the carne asada taco and by far it's the best in the area. We will be back soon. read more

This is the third time I've been here in two weeks. The first 2 times, I was by myself. I have throughly enjoyed it. The service is amazing and the staff are friendly. The decor is upscale and sophisticated. It was clean which is a make or break for me when it comes to any restaurant. The food, compliments to the chef, is to die for. The third time I came, I was with a group of 11 and the service was like, I was myself. This is my new favorite restaurant. read more

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We loved this little local hidden gem! I had an oxtail taco and a pescado taco while my husband had a burrito. Everything came out super hot and fresh and quick! The service was amazing and they weren't too busy so they brought our food right out to us and offered to clean up our table. Even though we ordered at the counter we were treated like a sit down restaurant and it was really nice. We would definitely come back for more! read more

Casa Masa - Oxtail Taco, Pescado Taco - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

What a gem of a Mexican restaurant! Food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely, service was exceptional. read more

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That blue corn was perfecto! Great service and very attentive, food and drinks were flowing! My favorite is that most all of the menu is gluten free, which was a nice surprise on vacation. This location was quiet for the time of day but it picked up when we left. read more

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What a great find. The Holy Mole Martini was a masterpiece. The very personable bar manager explained how they blend the Mole with vodka. The result was surprisingly smooth hints of Mole Poblano, chocolate, and espresso; easy-drinking and delicious. The mild yellow rice on the side was moist and full of flavor. The Enchiladas with Huitlacoche were perfectly savory and rich. We hadn't found the black corn mushroom, Huitlacoche, on a menu in forever but this was even better than we remembered. The Tlayuda was a Mexican pizza on a large homemade crispy blue corn tortilla with black bean paste, queso Oaxaca, and other toppings. For protein, we added Al Pastor. The slices held like a New York thin crust pizza, making it easy to the three sauces on the salsa tray. The green was a mild avocado cilantro sauce, the medium red, and a lighter but way more fiery red had to be chilis de arbol. The quesadilla was huge and each one was a full meal. My brother in law didn't share any of it though. This is a gourmet authentic Mexican restaurant with a Oaxacan emphasis. With the cutting edge cocktails, foods housemade and fresh, flavors at maximum, this is a must stop whenever we are passing through the area. read more

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Great food and drinks Quality ingredients that elevate it above the usual Mexican fare read more

This review is for the casa masa on the key. Went for happy hour and the margaritas were great skip the mojito no bueno. Quite a few tacos to choose from-tried the carnitas pork belly and sweet potato. I wish the carnitas had more char but they are pretty good size and tasty. Also tried the nachos and they were just ok. Pretty busy place sit downstairs or outside as the upstairs was pretty boring and felt forgotten. Will definitely go back as they just opened and probably still working things out. read more

Casa Masa - Tacos and nachos - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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A year later and it's still fabulous. Laurie was our server twice this week and was wonderful. The fish tacos are the best in town and the size of the grouper is so generous. Blackened is not really blackened just perfectly seasoned. And don't miss the guacamole and homemade chips! read more

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Favorite meal we've had here so far. Little hole in the wall vibes, not much seating and a small bar. You order at a window then they bring it to you. Guacamole was awesome and the chips stole the show. Fresh with great flavor. Tacos were also EXCELLENT. Service was quick and you can see why so many locals make this a stop on their way home from a busy work day. Don't pass this place up. read more

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NEW LOCATION now in The Landings Plaza in Sarasota Fl. Limited menu but very fresh and scratch. We ordered a chicken taco, chips & pico de gallo and chicken quesadillas. I really love the micro cilantro too. Service was great. Much more seating to eat here than the other location. LOVE THAT! Will be back. read more

Casa Masa - Handmade chips and Pico. - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Everything was good here! Service, food and margaritas! Loved the fun ambiance as well. Will definitely go back!

Laid back vibe with patio seating and a bar. Ordered a variety of tacos which were all good very fresh and full of flavor. The emmoladas de polllo was very good with the molle negro was great....smoky and sweet. We enjoyed the maragaritas. One heads up, we asked for hot sauces and they provided a trio. All were good but be warned the hot is scorching and can be too much, so dribble lightly. Great service and good food. read more

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Some of the best tacos I've ever had. I ordered Birria, Pollo, and Carne Asada. Small restaurant space that packs a punch. read more

Casa Masa - Birria Pollo Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Kind of cool euro-trendy decor. Not what I'd expect at a taco shop. The Bartender was very nice. The birria taco was ok. The meat chunks were very large and the cheese was in one large glob instead of spread out. The meat by itself was not very seasoned but the consume made up for that. The duck carnitas were tasty but too much cabbage and the tortilla fell apart too easily. I'll give it another shot and get the oxtail taco next time. read more

Casa Masa - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This one was a happy accident, and I was admittedly hesitant when initially looking over the menu- as several things didn't ring authentic to me, and they aren't. But still absolutely delicious. There are a few vegetarian options, even just by simply omitting the meats. But if I were to use one word it would be "fresh". The pico de gallo had to have been made minutes before we ate it, and I might be only slightly facetious but it literally tasted like someone had just made it. Even your basic bean burrito had such piquant flavours-not boring in the slightest. My husband got the shrimp, chicken, and carne asada tacos and inhaled them. The staff are so kind and obviously love their job. The ambiance is relaxed with dios de los muertos (sp?) artwork that is certainly Instagram worthy. But you go for the food, so much so we forgot to take pictures because we were so busy devouring it. Don't sleep on this place because it's different from your average Mexican menu. No regrets, and you're welcome! read more

Casa Masa - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Want specialty tacos with unique proteins? This is the spot for flavors and textures you wouldn't normally find elsewhere. Oxtail taco - its incredibly flavorful but a bit on the salty side. The oxtail is soft with the texture of a perfectly done braised beef but in a more chunky form. Duck confit taco - a bit on the subtle side but all the ingredients come through and the plum sauce on the side is perfect for dipping or garnishing. These tacos are not your average size and are a bit larger but also obviously cost a bit more . I got the pricier variations running 8-9 each taco but it was worth it. Will come again for more read more

Casa Masa - Oxtail tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Great taco shop! We had lunch and some cocktails, great atmosphere and service. We started with chips and queso, great appetizer. We all got different tacos, Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Pollo, Pulpo, and Birria. Not a scrap left on any of our plates. Definitely a place I would revisit. Staff was super nice and helpful. Their homemade hot sauces are great, but use caution, the hot is hella hot! read more

Casa Masa - Hot sauces - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Very unique & cool restaurant. Cuisine is different & very tasty. Staff are great. Friendly & helpful. Atmosphere is stylish & tasteful. Great place! read more

We tried 4 tacos and all of them had great tasting meat that was very tender. Some of the flavor from the meat got lost once eaten as the taco in its entirety. I would definitely go again to try the others! Especially considering the day specials. The staff was also very nice, helpful and willing to share about the quality and back story of the business. Restaurant was small on the I said r but we had the place to ourselves for a bit - diners turning over quickly and some outside seating. No bathroom that we noticed. Don't miss this one if in the area! read more

Casa Masa - Top duck taco (meat was amazing), bottom carne asada taco (meat also amazing but lost with everything else) - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Last week, I found myself down on Bee Ridge killing time before an appointment. I happened upon this amazing little taco shop called Casa Masa. They make their tortillas fresh daily from blue corn masa. I decided to try the lamb birria and the pork al pastor. The food came out quickly and it looked really good. The lamb birria was very flavorful and well seasoned. The pastor taco was equally tasty and hit the spot. They had counter service and the girl that helped me was super friendly. Overall, my experience was great and I would definitely return. read more

Casa Masa - Lamb birria & pork pastor - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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High quality food. Higher than your typical Mexican place. Pricier but worth it. busy little place

We found this little family run restaurant on our recent visit to Sarasota. It's a small place with about five tables and a bar counter. The beautiful graffiti artwork (both outside and inside the establishment) pays homage to Mexican aesthetic. Service was quick and friendly. The owner/manager is very welcoming and helpful. The food is amazing here! We had the guacamole with their homemade chips for appetizers; next we tried the lechón burrito bowl and three different tacos for entrée. We had the oxtail taco (the best of the three in our opinion), the pork al pastor as well as the carne asada tacos. Everything was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious! Definitely worth a visit. The price is a bit on the higher side for the taco portions but the flavors make it worthwhile. We'll definitely be back here on our next visit to Sarasota. read more

My go to taco spot in town! You can taste the effort and care they put into their food here. Not only are the tacos good but their unique menu features some really tasty creations with a rotation of unique exotic proteins. They take pride in every component of what we're going to enjoy and you can taste it. They make their own blue corn tortillas from scratch every day and pretty much everything is made in-house! Every time I come into Sarasota I stop and grab some tacos or a Mexican pizza if I'm really hungry. My favorites are the chicken tacos and lamb birria tacos, but I haven't had a taco I haven't loved from here! Each taco is bursting with protein so 3 is more than enough for a large meal. Be sure to ask for their tomatillo salsa which goes best on the chicken. It's an order at the counter type of place and the service gives great recommendations too. If you're thinking of coming at prime dinner time you might want to call ahead for pickup because they get pretty busy. There is limited seating as well so if you come with a party have someone snag an open table while you wait to order. One of my favorite parts of the restaurant are the absolutely beautiful live edge wood tabletops too. Even typing out this review I'm starting to crave these tacos! read more

Casa Masa - Mexican Pizza with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida