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    Masa & Agave

    3.7 (51 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Micah L.

    I used to love this space as Constantine, so glad they got something new here. Tying to find parking isn't always fun cause its pretty much street parking. Made reservations for a late dinner. Dimly lit lounge perfect for date night. Had some tacos and a few cocktails. Everything was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Sat close to the bar and the bartender served us. Really friendly staff and were very understanding of me being late lol. Will definitely be going back, maybe for my birthday!

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    Shaleah T.

    Masa Agave is what happens when aesthetics get all the attention and flavor is left behind. Yes, the space is gorgeous, romantic, chic, definitely Instagram-worthy, but once the food arrives, the magic fades fast. I ordered the *tabalones* (if I'm even pronouncing that right) it was short rib that was cooked well, sure, but somehow managed to be completely forgettable in taste. It was giving "slow-cooked disappointment." The fresh guac was the standout, but it felt like an accidental win in a sea of mediocrity. The menu is basically a greatest hits of Basic Mexican 101. Basic nachos. Basic mocktail. Basic everything. The kind of place that looks like it should wow you but delivers the culinary equivalent of a shrug. We were there for a work dinner, so I didn't have a say in the choice, and believe me, I wish I had. On the upside, the servers were kind and did a great job managing our big group. Too bad the kitchen couldn't match that same energy. All in all, Masa Agave is a beautiful backdrop for a bland meal. Minnesota, I expected more.

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    Jeremy S.

    This place has some amazing tacos and agave cocktails. I definitely found my new favorite, the Birria, it's two tacos with melted cheese and braised beef, served with an amazing dipping broth. Super rich, however every bite melted in my mouth.

    Passionfruit Margarita
    Angela L.

    Met up with a couple people here and didn't even know it existed. It was a little hard to find, but once I did, I was happy. You will need to street or ramp park because it's downtown. Is located in the downstairs of a hotel. We sat at the bar and both bartenders were super friendly and one was great at making drinks based on the general conversation. It was dark inside like a speakeasy, the ambiance in general was very chill. I ordered a passion fruit margarita that was recommended by the bartender. It was amazing. Not overly sweet either. I'd definitely go back.

    Birria and Elotes with a Margarita Tradicionale
    Mark M.

    Was looking to have a final dinner before I flew out the next morning and decided to try Masa & Agave. It's inside Hotel Ivy, down a flight of stairs. Vibes were cool, calm, and collective. Very speakeasyish. Quickly sat down and had a nice spot to myself. The waitress was amazing. She recommended the birria and elotes and I was excited to try. The dish speaks for itself. Crispy tortillas with cheese and plenty of birria with every bite. Onions were pickled perfectly and I could have drank that consume. Elotes was on the Cobb which was different than usual but I wasn't complaining. Nice hit of spice with every bite and the lime cut into it well. I ordered the churros for dessert and was expecting a few but instead had a mound of churros. I did my best but the churros won. Cinnamon and chocolate were spot on and each churro had a perfect bite. So happy this was my last meal of the trip in Minny!

    Guacamole
    Cass A.

    I visited Masa & Agave with a group of coworkers. The space was particularly dark, but I appreciated it was quiet enough on a weekday to have a conversation across the table. We started with chips and salsa with guacamole. I opted for a couple of classics - Red Sangria and Enchiladas Divorciadas. The sangria was scrumptious and refreshing. The Enchiladas were tasty and could use a bit more seasoning in my opinion.

    Cassie R.

    This place has great food, greag drinks, and great vibes. It has a Speakeasy feel, that is so fun, with a sophisticated element. The guacamole is peak flavor, I highly recommend! The drinks are strong, smooth, and come in fun glasses. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and fun. The music can get a little loud, so sometimes conversation can be difficult across a table, but I can't wait to spend more fun and fabulous evening here!

    Speakeasy lounge
    Kavitha P.

    Stopped in on a whim as was staying in the hotel Sat at the bar as no reservation and we had great service from the bartender. Our cocktails were delicious but be advised on the stronger side -not a bad thing The guacamole and chips were also really tasty The atmosphere when I was there was perfect not too loud ,not overly crowded yet! Loved the speakeasy vibe Heard a DJ comes after 9pm so imagine it would be very busy and loud Great place for drinks with a date or friends night out

    Guacamole & Chips
    Crystal D.

    Masa & Agave is in a great location at the Hotel Ivy on the lower level. I have been waiting for it to open since Constantine closed. It is fun to see the changes that they have made to the space. I enjoyed the decor and the bar chairs were extremely cute and comfortable! There was a DJ that came on at 9 pm and the music made the atmosphere feel more alive. When my group arrived we were told that there were no open seats without a reservation. We were able to sit at the bar right away and ordered a round of drinks. The Passionfruit Margarita had flavors of passion fruit and pineapple. It was a refreshing choice and the sweetness was perfect in this margarita. Loved this drink. There is a guajillo salt blend on the rim and recommend not trying it or getting near it when sipping your drink. The Spicy Mezcal Paloma was both spicy and smoky. I would say this is a must try drink for even those that do not normally like spicy or smoky drinks. The Tajin rim is the perfect addition. For food the guacamole and chips were the best appetizer to share. The guacamole was chilled, fresh, and had such a great flavor. The Beef Birria Tacos were unfortunately not worth it. The was no flavor and the meat was overdone, it was chewy in some places and burnt in others while the tortillas were soggy and falling apart. I would focus on the drinks and guac!

    Masa and Agave
    Brian K.

    Very nice place in Minneapolis near the convention center. Ambiance is cool, with some great decor. My only problem was it was super dark. Im a little older so maybe it more of a generational thing, I used my phone light to read the menu, but probably would appreciate the dimly lit atmosphere if I was huddled up in a corner booth with a date. Mexican Firing Squad was a great drink to start with. Served up in a smaller clay "glass" like you see the the huge punchbowl sized margaritas you see in Mexican resort you tube videos. The chips and salsa was pretty good. The chips had the perfect amount of salt on them to be good by themselves and the salsa, red and green. Next drink was the Masa and Agave and it was the sleeper of the meal. The corn milk gave it a silky margarita vibe, but it was perfectly balanced between the sour/sweet that a good "margarita style" drink should have. I ordered the Birria Tacos.............they were good, but they were NOT Birria Tacos. Being from Texas I know what birria tacos are and again, these were good but they were served open faced, no oaxacan cheese melted inside. The consume had a good beefy flavor, but was not the salty, silky meat flavored broth it should be. Maybe everything is tweaked for a more northern flavor palette than a texas palate. Got the elote, its used served on the ear but the waitress said they could take it off the ear and that was a more enjoyable version because I could just get a spoonful of everything all in one bite. Finished it off with Tres Leches......YES. Specacular. If you're in MSP around the conference center, hit this place

    Chips and guac
    Justin R.

    Very cool place. The have a parking lot located right next to the building which is helpful. When you walk in the door, if you go straight, that's a different place but the door on the right has steps down to the basement where you will enjoy amazing food and drinks. My girlfriend and I shared a couple apps and then had some Burria tacos. The servers were very helpful and kind and made accommodations for a toddler to enjoy. This restaurant is unique and really cool. I enjoyed the space as well as the food. Another spot I will come back too!

    Charlie P.

    Fun atmosphere with a speakeasy vibe down the stairs in the hotel Ivy. We got agave cocktails which had the right amount of flavor and alcohol. There are a ton of different cocktails so we'll want to go back. They have food as well which we did not try. Seating at tables, bar. Fairly big for being downstairs.

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    Amber D.

    Everything we tried here was delicious; I wish I'd been hungrier! Our table shared the Quesadillas & Papas Fritas. Both were super tasty, with large chunks of mushroom in the quesadilla & tasty salsa to dip in. The papas fritas taste like McDonald's with the perfect amount of seasoning. I tried 2 cocktails (plus we passed all of ours around to try) & I loved that the "Mexican Firing Squad" came in a fun glass. Our server was excellent & the entire vibe of the restaurant is comfortable & cute; I could see it being difficult to read the menu at night, but that's what phone flashlights are for :)

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    The ambiance was great, but the portions way too small. If you go here, dont expect to get full. Almost tapas-like. Cocktails were good.

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    The margaritas are sooo delicious and refreshing. i had the tamarind flavor and was superb. Great place to start your night with friends.

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    Neon Tiger

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    4.6(8 reviews)
    0.8 miNorth Loop

    Saw this place pop up on the North Loop Instagram, so wanted to try it out while we were in the…read morearea! They described it as an upscale dive bar which I laughed at for sure, but when I went I would say that exactly how I would describe it. It's dark and moody, but very funky and hip with the neon walls and lights. It's very small, behind the new Public Domain space. Seems like the hostesses direct people waiting on a spot there to Neon Tiger while they wait. We were able to snag one of the last tables after we ordered (there are about 5 tables for 2, and 3 standing bar tables from what I remember). The menu isn't large - it has a couple of beers, some basic cocktails and lists spirits and mixers. The only new and exciting thing on the menu is their slushy cocktails. Good news is that this place isn't very pricey, but the portions aren't huge. My small espresso martini was $12, my boyfriend's beer didn't quite look like a full pint but was only $4. We did laugh that it was called Tiger piss. The espresso martini is good, but beware there's no actual cream liquor in the drink - they seem to squirt some foamy concoction from an unmarked squeeze bottle in a fridge on top, which was interesting. Overall, would come back here if I was bar hopping for cocktails - but wouldn't go out of my way to try it again. Great idea to send people here while waiting for Public Domain!

    Went here for a drink this past weekend, overall good experience! It was not busy at all which was…read morea little weird. I had a rum and coke that was very strong and my friend had an alocholic slushie that was really good. A fun place to go with friends!

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    Char Bar

    Char Bar

    4.2(22 reviews)
    1.2 miNorth Loop

    I love char bar so much, I want to gate keep it but had to write a review…read more You enter and feel like you could sit inside forever eating and drinking with no care of the outside world. Staff is so phenomenal, vibes are high, and the food/drinks are on par. One of my favorite smash burgers in MN + the pickle plate to pair it with is the perfect combo for a late night dinner!

    The best speakeasy like ever! Located in the back of Butcher & the Boar steakhouse. You walk into…read morethe restaurant & say you'd like to go to the Char Bar. They say sure do you know where it is, & I said yes & they let us walk to the back. The speakeasy with typical old school hip hop. This is my fav bar of all time. My best friend since 1999 from undergrad loves this place too! It was his 1st time here tonight. We tried to go here once after brunch one day but the speakeasy was not open yet. I'm a healthcare professional & the decor is made for the type lol! You're surrounded by medicine cabinets floor to ceiling but full of bottles of liquor. My kind of bar. I love it here!!! There is an outpatient clinic Hennepin Health North Loop Clinic a block away. I got the espresso resposado tequilla with no extra sugars (resposado tequila is already naturally sweet from the Agave) which is my jam. They usually do that with vodka but they did resposado tequila for me. A hidden gem in the North Loop! So thankful it's only across the street from me!

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    Prohibition - 'Crime of Passion' Zero Proof cocktail.

    Prohibition

    3.5(196 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Minneapolis
    $$$

    We had heard about Prohibition before, and given its historical significance in the Foshay Tower,…read morewe had to check it out! Located inside the Foshay Tower, there's street and valet parking available! We entered through the W hotel lobby and took the elevator up to the 27th floor! We were met by a fun, retro-inspired lounge with many couches and tables available in a 360-degree set up. It has Prohibition-themed decor, but I wouldn't quite call it a speakeasy, as there wasn't any guise to entering or accessing the space. My only critique is that the space is quite dated, but not in a cool way. It could really use an update to the paint and interior to maintain itself as a "destination" versus just another hotel bar with a view. The bartenders were quite friendly and helpful during our visit. We had an Old Fashioned and a Paper Plane during our visit! Both cocktails were absolutely delicious and perfectly made. Now, at around $26 each, I would expect that level. Overall, a cool, historical spot to grab a drink!

    Easily one of the best bars I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. It has a laidback, speakeasy…read morevibe with an assortment of comfortable seats arranged in nooks. Their drinks are well-made and aren't shy on the spirits. Take the elevator to the 27th floor. It's up to you how you figure out how to get to that floor (suggest asking the front desk.) The elevators open up right into the bar. It's very cool.

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