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    La Masa Empanada Bar

    4.4 (593 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Celeste M.

    Wow, such a great meal deal. 3 empanadas, got the spicy Caesar salad that was DELISH! The carnitas, chicken tinga, and cookie dough empanadas were the ones I chose! All were sooooo yummy. Fresh, and well filled. Genuinely one of the best deals you can get. 100% will be coming back.

    Empanada Trio with Fries
    Madan N.

    I've been to La Masa several times, so it's safe to say I'm a fan. I'm always torn between trying new empanadas versus getting my usual (since they're already so delicious). So I usually compromise with a mix. And I'm invariably impressed. Also I love how they brand each one so you know the inside contents. La Masa is a big recommendation to anyone looking for more unique foods in a hip area of town or on game day!

    Empanada Trio and House Jicama Slaw
    Suliyat O.

    I've been to this restaurant multiple times, and I've never been disappointed. I also love how I've never had an issue with seating or long wait, even though it's a popular dining spot. The low, gentle lighting gives the place a very chill and elevated casual dining experience- great for a date night, grabbing drinks/food with friends, and solo dining (multiple bar seats available as well). My favorite menu items have been the BAKED AJÍ QUESO DIP and SPICY BLACK BEAN DIP (comes with perfectly grilled ciabatta and crisp red bell pepper, jicama, and green apple. My favorite empanadas are Argentine beef, chicken tinga, spinach and cheese, and grilled chicken pesto.

    Riley C.

    Seems unassuming for empanadas, but exceeded expectations. the dough is made in house and takes the empanadas to the next level, they have several vegetarian options, each with layers of flavor. We were there just after lunch rush and everything came out fast, and the staff is friendly. Most of the seating seems to be high tops, but not all, so might not be the best option it is during a busy time and needing traditional seating. The space is nothing special, looks kind of like a dive bar, with some games on the TV.

    Aji Queso Dip
    Sheila C.

    Met a friend at this cute cozy restaurant for a quick lunch and this spot was great. We split the queso appetizer and the burrata. Both were delish, I love love love their queso. It's thick and decadent and just perfect. I really enjoy the veggies the queso comes with as well, the jicama is my personal favorite. The burrata was light and creamy just so good. Our server was super friendly and quick. It was in and out and we left full and happy.

    Quinoa salad
    Andrea M.

    Food is fantastic - 5 stars. Salads are huge, pork carnitas sandwich was amazing - probably the most tender carnitas I've had, and very flavorful. Huge selection of empanadas - my favorite were the barbacoa and the mushroom ones, although honestly all were good. The shrimp curry empanadas had lots of shrimp pieces and a good amount of heat. Nice drink list - the foamy margarita (with egg white) was a nice touch. Most tables are high tops - keep that in mind if dining with others who require lower seating . I would have given 5 stars if not for the subpar service. Our server rarely came by to check on us and did not refill our waters even once. My husband ordered a pale ale beer which arrived looking weirdly opaque with a color never seen before in any style of beer. There was definitely something wrong with it/the keg. There was not one word of apology.

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    Maddy K.

    La Masa has some of my favorite empanadas in the city! It's conveniently located on the East Side and offers dine in, take out and take and bake options. I've only ever went for empanadas and drinks- so all I can speak too (for now). We love to split the platter which is 12 empanadas for $5 off- definitely worth it (especially if you want to try a little bit of everything). My favorite empanadas are the chicken tinga and carnitas verde with the chimichurri sauce - so fresh tasting and full of flavor! Also love the dessert empanada as well. They offer quite a wide variety of choices/ flavor combinations to cater to all. When I have dined in, staff was super kind to us and I really enjoyed my experience/ the overall ambiance. Would definitely recommend trying out La Masa for any occasion!

    Sandy N.

    Finally stopped in and dined at La Masa. Overall, I enjoyed all the empanada flavors but the non-traditional ones truly stood out. The mushroom truffle parmesan, Cuban, and peasant pot pie were fun and tasty. Each bite was packed with creativity and flavor. The traditional flavors were good but not as memorable. A nice touch is that when you order three empanadas, they come with a small side. I decided to upgrade to the spicy Caesar salad--because you know *healthy*. For dipping sauces, I tried the Ají Amarillo, which was a creamy spicy sauce (not spicy imo), though the classic chimichurri was equally good. Next time, I'll have to sample the creamy garlic lime and pineapple pico--both sound delicious! The restaurant also had a decent amount of cocktails to pair with the meal. I was able to snag a reservation the week of, but the place filled up quickly on a Friday evening. It was nice sitting down to enjoy the atmosphere rather than grabbing these tasty bites on the go during Brady Street Fest. I hope to see the menu continue to seasonally change because I would love to try some more creative pockets of filling.

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    Emily M.

    This space has transformed from its previous incarnations as Detour, a high end fashion store, to World of Beer, to now--La Masa. The space is beautiful! Clean, classy, and comfortable with both inside and outside dining. Brady street festival memorabilia line the walls, and large picture windows allow for the ultimate in people watching. Our group of six was preparing for summerfest so we had some craft cocktails and shared a platter of 12 empanadas since by ordering in bulk, you save $5. We tried Argentinian Beef, Thai peanut and chicken, Wisconsin Corn and peppers, and bacon and cheese. The dough was fried yet flaky and each little pouch of pastry tenderness was stamped so you could identify the flavors. Two was enough for a great base and I would definitely visit again to try more flavors. Well done staff and kitchen!

    Katie G.

    Came on a weeknight with friends to catch up. The music wasn't too loud so it was perfect for us to chat. Vibes were spot on. Food was amazing- we all got a variety of empanadas. One in our group ordered the platter size to take leftovers and she said they reheated well. Staff were accommodating. Delicious empanadas!!

    Adrienne N.

    Love their empanadas! They have so many fun fusion flavors. They seem small but they're pretty filling. I also love their spicy Cesar and occasionally make the extra $1 splurge for it. I've only ever gotten take out so I can't speak to the service inside but it's pretty cute. Everyone is always so nice. I'm a big fan of their curry shrimp, truffle Parmesan, and queso poblano!

    Empanadas and fries. Delicious.
    Scott M.

    Always wanted to try this place, glad I did. I went with the LaMasa trio... jerk chicken, Thai peanut chicken and the verde pork, side of jicama slaw and chimichurri sauce. All three were good. Loved the Thai peanut. More flavors to try. Will definitely be back.

    Erika C.

    The bar area is really cute with a vibrant atmosphere. There is a big variety of empanadas to choose from. I tried the carnitas, Thai peanut, and spicy shrimp. I would say the spicy shrimp or thai was my favorite but all were delicious. If you get 3 empanadas you also get a side included. It comes with a jicama slaw which I thought was just okay, or can upgrade to a salad or fries. They were great at accommodating our large party of 10 as well which was nice considering they are a smaller restaurant.

    We got the jerk chicken, pepperoni & Thai chicken peanut empanadas with the side of fries and aji Amarillo sauce 10/10

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    Such a cute unique spot, great location, and the empanadas are so fun. They have all kinds of fun creations. Definitely recommend!

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    Food is above and beyond terrific! Bar service is good, could be improved in my opinion. Still a great place to visit.

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