Our favorite neighborhood spot for the best al pastor tacos North of Mexico City. The staff is attentive, the outdoor patio is alive and family/dog friendly, but most importantly the flavor shines. The brings truly authentic Mexican depth of flavor to every dish. Highly recommend stopping by after your next hike or bike ride through Fairfax. read more

Anna has a beautiful location, great food, and nice vibes with a killer kindness that makes me want to drive all the way back from Oakland for another round of those sweet potato quesadillas! I loved our time here on the patio, the joy, and the fun! Thank you Anna! read more

Desafortunadamente quedamos muy decepcionados con este lugar. Y eso en todo la comida sin sabor, y el servicio tan indiferente. Tienes que pagar antes de sentarte, y te piden la propina ahí mismo, la cual dimos. Pero después que pagas, nadie se acerca a preguntarte si todo esta bien. Fue una comida que desafortunadamente no vale lo que pague, pues estaba insípida. Yo y mi familia, Jamas regresaremos a este lugar. By the way, we are Mexicans, we know about Mexican food, and this isn't it. read more

Nice ambiance with outdoor or indoor seating. This is certainly inspired mexican cuisine, not near authentic flavors. The burritos are quite plain with only rice, beans and meat of choice (chicken is bland). The guac is lacking chunky real avocado and with the chips is sparse for the price. The al pastor was the better meat choice. The positives were the salad and horchata that were decent! read more

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Their GF burrito is amazing. This is the type of Mexican food that feels clean, healthy, and not overly salted. Flavors come from the ingredients themselves. No grease, no frills. Simple, delicious food. Highly recommend! Service is friendly. Order at the front and take a number. Clean, bright space, with indoor and outdoor (covered patio) seating. read more

So clean, so flavorful. A true gem in this world. Food is absolutely fire. The taste of true corn, and the Salsa and sauces each distinct and robust with chili and fresh flavors. The Al Pastor might be the best I've ever had. The pineapple, razor thin Serrano and the onions on fresh warm corn tortillas is a delight. Washing this all down with a ice cold beer. Great little tap selection. All local and fresh. Small little place great for lunch. Don't sleep on this place, very unique. read more

Mas Masa - Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

Easily the best nachos I've ever had, perfectly balanced with the right amount of layers. The tacos were good, although I wish they had more acidity perhaps some pickled onion or radishes. What did have acidity was the verde sauce enchiladas which were very good and tangy. I thought this was out of the ordinary in a good way. I'd want to come back to try their specials. The customer service was very good, and the ambiance was cozy and fortunately they had heat lamps for outdoor seating. read more

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Excellent sangrias. Outdoor seating area that is dog & kid friendly. Fresh, tasty food- they use Rancho Gordo beans, which is a total bonus. read more

Mas Masa - Chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

Delicious fish tacos, burritos and salads. My husband and I love getting lunch here, us Fairfax residents are lucky to have mas Masa. They use organic ingredients and everything is very flavorful but not too spicy so that it overwhelms your meal. The pineapple agua fresca is really refreshing as well. We will continue to enjoy healthy and tasty meals here, and are planning my nephews birthday lunch here next month. read more

Mas Masa is tucked away on Bolinas Rd. in Fairfax. Everytime, I visit all the employees are smiling and so happy- makes you feel like you are someone's home and always feel welcomed. I was forturnate to have met the owners, and both Karina and Ana are true gems. Everything is made from scratch - so fresh and delicious one could sit inside or outside. Some of my favs - the pineapple mint aqua Fresca - fish tacos- Birria Tacos- nachos with pulled chicken- beet tacos - quesadillas- galore! read more

Mas Masa - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

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I went to Mas Masa recently and while I can still recommend it, not as enthusiastically. The prices have gone up (granted, it's 8 years later) and the quality has slipped a little. The same two chicken tacos and side of beans is $21 now, and the tacos lacked the complexity that made them so wonderful before. read more

Good service, good food, lovely outdoor seating. Quesadillas were great- loved the plain cheese and pork. Strawberry aqua fresca was delicious. The jalapeño salsa is amazing. Only slight miss was the grilled corn. It just didn't taste super fresh- like it had been in the fridge overnight. read more

Mas Masa - Strawberry aqua fresca - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

Literally the blandest Mexican food I've ever had. And most expensive. Holy smokes! 50 bones for 2 taco sized quesadillas and guac, with pickled veg that are typically free at a legit Mexican spot. This is the epitome of appropriated white people mexican style food. Quality ingredients for sure. Lack luster and unimpressed read more

First the good: I liked the ambiance of the outdoor seating. Nothing fancy but it's a nice place to sit. The ingredients tasted fresh. We got the fish and pork tacos. The meh: I'm not a big eater but the portions were pretty small, especially if a man is eating these. Needed a side or something The taste was just ok. A bit bland and lacking sauce. Price was way too high imo, for what they served, especially since you walk inside and order your food yourself. I don't mind paying more if it's worth it but this place was just meh for me.... read more

Mas Masa - Al Pastor Taco - meh. Very dry Yellow tail taco. - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

So lucky to have this spot here in fairfax. Everytime we eat here we love the food, flavors, vibe. Takes us back to CDMX! Don't love the order first at counter, that would be the only thing I might change. Yes it's not inexpensive, but I can taste it in the flavors and ingredients. Always high quality, super fresh, super flavorful, and very kind. We love mas masa and are grateful for it being here in fairfax!!! read more

To say 'I don't get it's is an understatement. The food here is 'alright' but worth $17 for two tacos? Not even close. You can find tacos with heirloom corn masa and sustainable ingredients pretty widely in the Bay Area, and some not too far from Marin. And you don't have to spend $17 to be locked into two of the same taco - you get to choose! The place is always packed so they are definitely meeting a specific niche, but for me this didn't scratch the itch of a satisfying Mexican experience. They're consistently out of al pastor and their quesadillas are never crisp. read more

The cutest place ever!! I would literally recommend everything on the menu. Amazing service and vibes. The tacos and enchiladas are incredible. Definitely recommend! read more

Mas Masa - The salsa verde enchiladas and pozole - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

I come here about once a month. Not thrilled on the visit today. Food is amazing, the beans remind my husbands of his grandmothers. Most staff is very friendly. Today I was met with a red haired women. She did not being out waters, slightly had a chip on her shoulder during all interactions. What set me off was when I was leaving I went up to the counter to get a to-go cup for my hot cocoa. She told me to go back to my table to pour it. I already had my toddlers and all of our belongings with us and the other waiter was collecting our plates off the table. That's the not how you interact with customers. Especially one that has wrangled her two toddlers boys (while pregnant) to tidy up the entire table so they didn't have a mess, walk to the front, and is about it to use the restroom. Have some CLASS AND DECENCY. Word of advice, drop the attitude at the door when you come to work or don't work where you interact with customers. That simple. I will be back here and I hope she's either found a new sense of joy for life or she's gone. Either work. Do better. read more

Staff is nice. But we just waited 45 minutes for a to go order of nachos. And unfortunately they were nowhere near good enough to validate the price or the wait. If you want Mexican food in Fairfax, go to la hacienda. Save your time and save your money. Avoid this place. read more

Mas Masa can be so fantastic when it's good . I've eaten here many times .. , I will not go back because it's very inconsistent. And it's way too expensive to be putting out bland food . I've had the pozole there abiut 4 times , when it's at its best it was the best I'd ever had ! I had it the other day and it was completely bland and watered down. The Al pastor tacos can also be fantastic , today they were awful, tortillas dry, meat bland and dry as leather , totally unsatisfactory. The guacamole is 13$ for about a half cup , and it's not good at all. Disappointing and a waste of good money. I won't be going back ever . read more

Food: great Service: amazing!! I didn't give 5 starts because I went today and meanwhile paying my food that was 76$ ( aprox) the 10% of the tip didn't show 7.6$ ( the 10% of 76) but 10$ resulting in a check of 86$. Sadly, I've seen on social media that some business are tricking costumers by programing a higher amount in relation of the tip percentage that it shows in the c.c terminal I thought to complain but thinking that most likely the staff was not in charge of that I decided to do a review instead. Shame on the office manager or the owners that allow that. That should be illegal. read more

What a great casual, order at the counter spot! Really fresh ingredients and whole foods used. I had the three sisters salad (half; nice small starter size) and the snapper fish tacos. My husband had the chicken burrito. We had our 7 month retriever puppy with us out on the patio, dog friendly. The margaritas were good too, though just a tad sweet (perhaps they'd be able to make them skinny next time). Would return! read more

The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was excellent but the food was really lacking in flavor. The Three Sisters Salad and Mahi Mahi Tacos both lacked flavor even when we asked for extra vinaigrette and added hot sauce. The salad was also 95% kale and trace amounts of any of the listed fixings. With some tweaks it'd be solid. read more

Mas Masa - Three Sisters Salad and Mahi Mahi Tacos. Beautiful but bland. - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

Food is amazing and outdoor seating is lovely. Love all of the salads, particularly with an add of heritage pork. Strong guacamole. Refreshing agua Frescas. Love the healthy ingredients. Pricey for fast-casual, but (deep breath) it's worth it. read more

Best (pricey) food in Fairfax, and worst service north of the Golden Gate. If you don't mind watching your friend finish their plate before you get yours, and then being served your beverage for dessert, this is the place for you! Can't believe I went back--chalking the first time up to a bad day for the staff--but then had exactly the same experience today. Five staff, plenty for the small restaurant. We watched our food cool down on the counter, as the cool young guy told the cute young girl about his . . .? Crazy weekend? Favorite tv show? Trees? We'll never know. We'll also never be going back. read more

Solid spot! After moving from the city to the burbs almost a year ago, it's been less-than-thrilling to encounter a lot of the dining options across Marin, sadly. Mas Masa was a pleasant surprise! The ups: - house-made soft blue corn tortillas were excellent! Great size - not too big or too small. And so fresh and pliable, no awkward breakage two bites in. - grilled fish tacos: the fish was nice, good char and good portion. - Al pastor tacos: my husband said they're probably the best he's had in a while, he's a big Al pastor guy - the pineapple aqua Fresca was delish, though for 7.50 I probably wouldn't get it again. It's a $5/$6 non-alc beverage, tops. - nice outdoor seating area, well covered and we were able to arrive and sit immediately at 6pm on a summer Friday for dinner The just okays: - my fish tacos were GOOD, and I'd get them again, but I do wish they had something else going on- some sort of special sauce or maybe a bit more acid in the cabbage on top? I added lots of lime and some of their mild hot sauce and they were good, just wish there had been a little something special going on with them is all - the guacamole was mid. I honestly think I prefer the guac at Chipotle to this one. It's sorta over mashed/whipped and I have a personal preference for no tomatoes or big onion chunks in my guac. But both of those can be overcome by a more freshly mashed base, and this was just too puréed for my liking. We'd get it again though I'm sure just to bulk up the meal because two tacos alone are a bit scant for us. - would be nice if they had an add-a-taco option so you could get 3 if you wanted/needed one more vs another order of two read more

A cute spot to enjoy lunch or dinner in Fairfax. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Beware, they close for two hours between lunch and dinner service. You order inside, then sit with your table number thingy and wait patiently for your delicious food. While you wait, you can decide if you want mild, medium, or hot sauce. You have to try some since it's house made. When your food arrives, you'll notice attention to fresh ingredients and details of love. Chef's kiss to the kitchen because they are making incredible food in a small space. read more

Mas Masa - Heirloom beans (front), mushroom quesadilla (middle) and salad (back). - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

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The food is always excellent and never disappoints. I ordered chicken tacos and guacamole both of which were delicious.

Really great chicken burrito. Chicken is tender and the seasoning is lovely. Too much rice in the burrito. The salsa is excellent. But if you ask for more salsa, they give you a bottle of some weird hot sauce. So ask for extra salsa when you order. Really annoying. Nice place, nice ambiance. read more

I love the food here but they are sooooooooo stingy with their tortilla chips. One day I get a bag of 3 chips, the next I get told the restaurant doesn't give out free food. This place charges $30 for a salad but makes me feel like I'm asking for a handout when I ask for tortilla chips. Food is excellent, service always makes me feel like they're doing me a favor by serving me, and for the premium price I don't want to feel like a jerk for asking for chips. read more

Margarita was good. Burrito was mid, let's get some guac in there or something pls. Good ambiance tho.

I had the good fortune to enjoy an amazing special: Pork Pozole of "Mexican soup with guajillo, hominy, heritage pork, radish, shaved cabbage, and house-made corn chips. I had the delicious house-made vegan horchata (toasted corn, rice, canelq, lime). Great staff. Wonderful experience. read more

Mas Masa - Awesome pork pozole - Mexican Near Me - Fairfax, California

This is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to north of Baja Mexico. Their food is organic and incredibly fresh and clean. I'm most excited for the fresh handmade tortillas. Delicious! read more

Let's start with very much needed credit: this staff busts their butts. Unfortunately, it's not enough and this place needs a serious management boost. The exterior and big open windows of this place lure one in. It's aesthetically pleasing and modern, with an open kitchen and table service. Seemingly simple fast casual food, with packed tables and crowds chirping. It wasn't until after I ordered that I realized the stress in the staff's faces, and that most of the customers appeared frustrated. For a restaurant concept that should be churning out quality fast casual cuisine, the order took well over 50 minutes to be brought to our table. The food had been sitting out (the sauce of my enchiladas was burned onto my plate from having sat under the heater for far too long), and worst: it was bland. Really, really bland. I couldn't justify the prices, especially with such good alternatives near by. This place has potential but needs some work. read more

Mas Masa has hands down the best tacos in Marin. The environment, staff, and food all create an amazing experience to dine and hang out after long work days. Family friendly and great outdoor space for sunny days! Highly recommend! read more

Best Mexican food in Marin. Lovely outdoor eating area. Warm friendly young staff. We live in San Rafael and frequently drive out to Fairfax just to go to Mas Masa! read more

Fantastic attentive waitress and great food. The pozole was out of this world and perfectly matched with house made pineapple agua Fresca. The bill was pleasant surprise and the patio was dog friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I had a chicken burrito here. It was pretty good, but i didn't like that they sliced it in half. It makes it harder to eat, but i guess it looks better on the plate? read more

comida y cerveza SABROSA!! excellent service, fun setting and vibe, good music not too loud, highly recommend. read more

Look at these ingredients: shaved kale, heirloom beans, roasted squash, corn hominy, and popped amaranth. I don't even know what popped amaranth is but it's been permeating my thoughts now for several days. Shortly after Mas Masa opened I heard someone describe their offerings in a way that made it sound as though their food was more healthful than flavorful. This kept me away for a good long while but now that I've been? It's healthful AND flavorful, so flavorful that you might be inspired to start dreaming about those flavors. That's the way I felt about my Three Sisters Salad (1/2 order $7.50 + $4 for Rosie Organic Chicken or Heritage Pork) which was quite fabulous, especially with the addition of some Housemade Pickled Vegetables ($5). The El Pastor Tacos ($12) are about as pricey as I've seen tacos get but it wasn't for naught. "These are really good" remarked my friend, enjoying his birthday lunch. You'll order inside at the counter where you'll marvel at the beautiful colors of corn in a bowl by the counter. The space is immaculate, befitting a place that prices their offering above others but provides a clean, appealing ambiance that's worth the price. The outdoor, dog friendly patio is where you'll eat. It's kind of the Fairfax experience personified, all of this natural, organic, and tasty food served in this pleasant space. You might want to linger but word is out. Mas Masa makes good food; there might be people waiting for your table. The only downside of Mas Masa is its lack of chips and salsa. I get it; it's not that kind of place. You can order chips to be consumed with the tabletop hot sauce but it's not the same as that usual bowlful of chunky salsa. Mas Masa isn't your average taqueria. They're selling something different, and equally delicious, and that's a very good thing. read more

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