I always take out of town people here because they have great options for everyone. The empanda's are delicious and the chimichurri sauce is great. The service is fast and ambiance is not upscale but perfect for a casual dinner. I would definitely recommend the curry shrimp and Nutella banana empanada. read more

We empanadas! A must try because they have a great variety. My go to has been anything cheese; jamon y queso, cheese curd n' bacon and the now removed The Cuban. My husband is Argentine Beef and whatever the special is. Get the slaw on the side and ask for a basket of fries. Don't forget the chimmichuri! read more

They pack their empanadas with meat! Most places skimp on the filling. Not this one. Nice bar to sit at and enjoy your food. Staff is friendly and attentive. I didn't care for the coleslaw side dish. But the sauces for the empanadas were great. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - PACKED with meat - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is inside Milwaukee Public Market. Got a doughless empanada bowl with Thai peanut chicken. It was very good. The staff was very friendly and helpful with making sure to avoid allergens. I'm glad they offer something for everyone. read more

Ordered a LOT of empanadas. My favorities: Grilled chicken pesto, spicy cauliflower, mushroom truffle, tomato basil mozz, chicken tinga. The chimichurri was very good too. I would not order the spicy shrimp curry, soy chorizo, or thai chicken peanut again. Very prompt service though and i liked the ambiance of the restaurant - a cool spot read more

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. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Simple, fast, delicious and reasonably priced. Perfect for a fun and casual dinner. Each empanada has a distinct flavor and the extra touches, like individually branding each empanada adds to the experience. Well done! read more

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! read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanada Trio with Fries - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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!

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! read more

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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. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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! read more

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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!! read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

All the empanadas are fantastic. They are a bit pricey but they are really good. I like that they have a to go option but eating there is also good. We tried most empanadas and they were all delicious. Great place to hang out. read more

Such an enjoyable experience. The vibe is more "date night" with the dim lights and candles but the menu explores a variety of interesting flavors for each empanada. They do have other options but obvi that would be your best bet. Pricing is fair, service was delightful and quick. I would highly suggest trying it out. Especially the "mushroom truffle Parmesan" read more

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! read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas and fries. Delicious. - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wow! This place was absolutely amazing the food, drinks and staff are beyond amazing. I love how you can get delicious empanadas in a cute setting that dresses the empanada in an upscale way . Highly recommend this place . read more

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As always I love it here so much. Came after a long work week at around 6 pm and it was amazing. Each empanada was so flavorful and the chimichurri made it all even better. Our waiter was great and they were dealing with the receipts not working so in addition to dealing with that, they really made sure we were enjoying everything. I also had the pineapple caipirinha and I wish it had a bit more alcohol haha but it was quite delicious. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Beef Barbacoa - (B), Soy Chorizo & Potato - (SP), The Cuban - (TC) - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Just wanted to stop in since I hadn't had the empanadas in forever. So many different empanada options to choose from and was recommended the Argentina beef which was alright and the peanut chicken one which was the better of the two with a green dipping sauce. I liked how hot and fresh the food was probably because it was not too busy either. Worth a try and priced accordingly! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! It was very busy but we were seated right away. The service was great. She was so attentive and when asked for the check early, she came right back. And the good...yummmmmmy! We had 2 trios and enjoyed all 6 empanada flavors. Will be back! read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Had this for take out with a friend when I was in town and was impressed. The options for empanadas are endless and creative. The Wisconsin Corn one was incredible. I loved how they marked all of the empanadas and how they encourage trying things and sharing. Amazing local spot read more

We visited La Masa to celebrate a birthday, and we were truly impressed! None of us had been there before, so we decided to start at the bar. They offered a variety of drinks, including vodka, tequila, and everything in between. After two rounds, all four of us were happy with our choices. Once we were seated at our table, we enjoyed the aji queso, which was surprisingly good when paired with apple, along with our empanadas. Out of the three dishes I tried, the pesto chicken was my favorite, and the Caesar salad is a must-try! Overall, everything was delicious! Our server even surprised us with a special birthday dessert, which was very kind and thoughtful. It was quite busy for a Thursday night, but considering it's right on Brady, the ambiance really transports you elsewhere. I will be recommending La Masa to everyone I know and plan to return soon. read more

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Empanadas! Empanadas! I was in heaven! Trifecta- Argentine Beef (A), Grilled chicken pesto (PC) and Spicy Shrimp Curry (SC) * they have imprinted label on the empanadas and a menu with the details) with all 3 sauces: Sauces: Chimichurri, Ají Amarillo, Creamy Garlic Lime I purchased to go the recommended fave by Vanessa and the rest based on the ingredients included. Go back home .. like 8 hr drive and tossed them in air fryer to warm up... can I say SIMPLY PERFECT! These Argentine Inspired Empanadas are PACKED full of the filling and baked with poppin flavor not overpowering! Some places don't get pesto right but Las Masa certainly did!! Oh and I got a side with my La Masa Trio... fries! Can't wrong with those either! read more

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We were up by Pleasant Prairie and Milwaukee is really not that far on a day when you can drive quickly on I-94. I was initially wanting to go to St. Paul for a Lobstah roll but La Masa is a place I had never been to so the die was cast (meaning my mind was made up). I'm glad I came here because it's a nice and airy restaurant with plenty of natural light. I also like Brady street because you can go on a foodie crawl whilst you're here. The empanadas, there was definitely a Nice selection and I recommend getting twelve (12) for variety. The ones I liked the most were 1) Wisconsin corn 2) Spinach with cheese and 3) Ham and cheese. These were bursting with flavor. I was thinking of asking for more chimichurri but there's a charge of $1?? Anyway, it was great coming here and there's adequate street pahking in the hood. The arcane letter markings on each empanada will lead you back to the menu for deciphering. read more

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Highly recommend La Masa for dinner with friends, or a quick lunch date with your mom. I most recently visited with my mom on a Sunday afternoon and we enjoyed our meal, however our server got the bill wrong at the end (put a drink on that we didn't purchase) and kind of gave us a hard time about it. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been trying to be more strict about handing out 5-star reviews but Masa earned theirs like a beast. Their empanadas are DELICIOUS. I got their trio of Argentine Beef, Barbacoa, and Chorizo & Black Bean. They come with the initials of their contents branded onto the top so you know which is which. Service was good, but they can get pretty busy during happy hour so give them a bit extra time to get the drinks going. Situated perfectly on a corner on Brady Street so you can people watch (or watch the fog roll in off of Lake Michigan in the spring, equally cool). I also tried their Fernet & Coke, which was different but great. Honestly I can't recommend them enough. read more

I can't say I've ever been to an empanada bar before so this was probably my first. What's not to love about empanasas? A pastry pocket stuffed with meat or veggies or cheese, it's a simple concept and La Masa does it well. The menu offers 16 different empanadas including black bean and chorizo, spinach and cheese, Wisco Corn, Cuban with ham and cheese and pickles and mustard. I opted for the "La Masa Trio" which includes three so I chose Argentine Beef, Lamb Barbacoa and Jamon y Queso (ham and cheese). They took about ten minutes (heating them up, I suppose?) and were presented on a tray with a bowl of jicama slaw and chimichurri. They were hot and while I had high hopes for the ham and cheese, that was my least favorite. It tasted too sweet. The beef was my favorite of the three, well stuffed and with a rich baked flavor. The empanadas themselves were good - flaky and buttery. La Masa has a full bar but it's lunchtime on a workday and a cocktail would definitely have put me out for the afternoon. They have Coke products and several other non-alcoholic drinks. [Review 20672 overall - 242 in Wisconsin - 1653 of 2023.] read more

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These were excellent Empanadas! We went as part of a tour and went back the next day for more. Good blend of fluffy pastry and great fillings. Bean & Chorizo, steak, and chicken were all good. I couldn't stop thinking of the Chorizo one after eating it the first day! Had the cheese curd and bacon- it was good but probably needed more bacon to balance. Sauces were great. Really enjoyed the Cheese Croauettes too. Friendly staff. read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had a visitor recently who had never been to Milwaukee before. With so much good food here, it was so hard to figure out all the places I wanted to take her, so I let her pick and this was appropriately very high on her list. And it had been a while for us too, which was a bonus. We came after 8pm on a Saturday evening and they were able to seat us right away, which was a very pleasant surprise. The restaurant was really loud though due to a few groups that were seated near us, but that's just Brady street for ya! For drinks I got a Pisco sour and my husband got the classic red sangria. My sour was very tasty and the egg white foam on top was so good! It was sweet, tart, creamy, and very easy to drink. My husband enjoyed his sangria quite a bit as well. We started with the queso dip, which is fantastic. It comes hot, creamy, and SUPER flavorful. It comes with toasted bread and slices of jicama, apples, and red peppers. All of it goes so well together and our guest was surprised by how good the apples taste with the queso. I got a trio of Wisco corn, tomato basil mozz, and the mushroom Parmesan empanadas with fries. The corn empanada is my absolutely favorite vegetarian empanada. The tomato mozza was really good as well. I'm not a mushroom girl, but that empanada was tasty and if you're a mushroom person, I think you would love it. It's full to the brim of nicely cooked mushrooms. We asked the waiter for a hot sauce or something similar and he recommended the spicy aioli which was delicious! It went with all the empanadas and while it wasn't particularly hot, it definitely had good flavor and spice. The fries are only okay in my opinion, but it's because I prefer my fries thicker. They're super crispy, as advertised, but just not my preference. I love this place so much and I want to try their brunch as well! read more

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Such a fantastic spot with authentic baked empanadas. The filling selection was diverse and had some classics like Argentinian ground beef, barbacoa, as well as some really delicious varieties like a really tasty corn option and spicy shrimp curry. The platter comes with a sauce and the chimichurri hit the spot. Our server was really friendly and had great recommendations. Lastly the drink menu is not one to reckon with, really inventive additions to classic drinks like the matcha colada and chamomile pisco sour. Our party tried them and they were all very good! Definitely worth a visit and several revisits afterwards! read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Empanada platter (12 for $5 off) - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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

Quality/Quantity - Argentina beef empanada - Good. Other options are: salads, sandwiches, empanada desserts, etc. Extensive drink menu, see picture. Atmosphere - Indoor/outdoor seating. Bar seating. Two entrances, one for full service and one for take out only. Catering available. Take and bake available. Open 7 days a week from 10am or 11am to 9pm or 11pm. Check the website, as Yelp hours differ slightly. Service - Hit and miss. Gave us everything we asked for but I think the team was too busy catering to ALL their take out business. Our one empanada took 17 minutes to make, as we watched them make bags and bags of take out empanadas (we were quoted a 10 min wait). Due to another beautiful hot day, they were nice and gave me a glass of ice (I have water in the car). It almost melted... Price - $4 + Tax. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. read more

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I finally made a trip here and I was not disappointed. Milwaukee needs restaurants like these! The space isn't huge but it works. The server was polite, but a bit inattentive. Cocktails and food were great and was the highlight no doubt about it. The empanada options are both traditional and creative. I will be back with a high degree of confidence. read more

On Brady Street it can be hard to find spots to go, but in the midst of all the chaos, there is La Masa. A haven of beverages and delicious cuisine, La Masa is a great spot to be. Their food is great, lots of variety and full of flavor. Empanadas are their specialty but they have many other options. For instance, this most recent time I got a steak sandwich that was definitely the best steak sandwich I ever had. Bartender was great and mixed our drinks just how we asked. We had some house margaritas that were delicious. Overall, this is a great spot for any occasion: nights out, late night snack, date night, you name it read more

La Masa Empanada Bar - Steak Sandwich w/ Side of Fries - Empanadas Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin