Nestled in the heart of Belmont, Mas is hands down one of the top restaurants for me. It resembles Charlottesville: filled with warmth, hearty, a community affair with locally grown and sourced food, tapas meant to be shared. If you are looking for a lively atmosphere for a date night or a night out with friends, Mas tapas is for you! The staff here is incredible; helpful with their selections and operates like a family. When introducing others to Charlottesville, this is my go to. I cannot even begin to unpack the vibrancy of the food. Anything with aioli is a hit! It's a reminder of the strength of the Charlottesville food scene. It glows with that warm, golden-hour energy -- the hum of conversation, the clink of glasses, the scent of garlic and olive oil drifting through the air. Every dish feels like a small act of intention. The ultimate real pleasure is the rhythm of the place: tapas arriving slowly enough to savor, fast enough to keep you leaning in for more; an atmosphere that manages to feel both lively and deeply relaxed. It's the true peak: a simplicity and richness; a love note in the shape of a restaurant. Must try: - Gambas à la Parilla - Datil Con Tocino -queso con marmelada -ensalada Lechuga -papas bravas read more

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Celebratory dinner and Mas came up on a couple of "best restaurants" searches. This place was terrific. High end tapas...a little pricey, but also worth the price -- unique and creative dishes. The plates came in two sizes -- the regular tapas style and one that is a double portion for double the price. Menu is typewritten and presumably changes with frequency; we enjoyed the carne asada, lamb sliders, bacon wrapped dates, guisado, and a few others -- all delicious. Nice cocktail menu and some interesting (and unusual) wines on the list, both by the glass and by the bottle. The room is surprisingly informal -- bare brick walls, loud music, hip servers in t-shirts - so probably not the place for a business dinner. But for a splurge social occasion and a group that is good sharing food...five stars. read more

It used to be better, but I feel like the food quality has diminished somewhat. The prices are out of control for what you get. I recently had the blood sausage and it was $18 for a single link which is way more in the Argentinian place outside of the downtown mall. The sausage was not flavorful, and it was very oily. I also got the duck confit and it also was not very flavorful. There was minimal seasoning and it was very oily. We ordered the mussels and some of them were gritty, and there wasn't much flavor from the Sofrito. read more

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Is nestled in a very cute neighborhood. I was able to get street parking. We were early for our reservation and were sat right away. The restaurant has a fun lively environment. Service was fast and friendly! We ordered 10 plates for 2 adults and 2 kids and had plenty left over. It was great to try all the flavors. Kids loved the mussels and the chicken with rice, not sure what it's called on the menu. Mas came highly recommended to me and I'd give the same advice. If you're around Charlottesville, stop by. read more

tried mas tapas after living in cville on and off for 5 years+! the food was pretty decent, if you have been to some of the tapas places in dc/nova, i would say i prefer those over here but just a personal preference. however, the food was still tasty - our favorite food was dessert the chocolate sangria cake was excellent service was great and attentive on the patio and we always had our glasses filled read more

Came here as a group. Ambience is great and service is great. The small plates are great to share and our favorite was the potatoes and sausage dishes. Would come again! read more

My mom and I came here on a Saturday night for a nice dinner on our way home from Williamsburg. Mas Tapas has been in Charlottesville for a while and is very highly regarded. The menu consists of tapas and Spanish styled food. You can order the food in a tapas size or a racion size, which is double the size of the tapa serving. We ended up splitting a variety of tapa dishes and left comfortably full. The interior is fun with an abstract flair to it. The service was busy, could have been more attentive. We didn't have a reservation and were lucky to get one of the last spots available at the bar. We both enjoyed eating at the bar and it allowed us to see them preparing all the dishes! We ordered several things at once and they came freshly prepared and were served straight from the chefs. They were also spaced out nicely, we didn't receive everything at once but we didn't have to wait too long in between the tapas either. The jamon y queso came first which was a plate with ample amounts of jamon serrano reserva and manchego cheese. You can never go wrong with high quality meat and cheese, and this certainly didn't disappoint! The meat was similar to a prosciutto and paired magically with the sharp manchego cheese. The ensalada lechuga came next and it included baby lettuces, toasted pine nuts, sultanas, manchego cheese, and a mango vinaigrette. The salad was simple and light, but had great flavor, especially from the tangy mango dressing. After the salad, the coliflor arrived. It was cauliflower roasted with coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, and grey salt. Probably some of the most flavorful cauliflower we've ever eaten. The turmeric was delightful and added a complexity to an otherwise boring vegetable. The aueso y alcachofa and papas bravas arrived next. Both these dishes were absolutely amazing. The potatoes were cooked to perfection, with slightly crisp skins and a soft, fluffy interior. They were roasted with harissa and herbs, topped with a garlic aioli. The harissa added a slight spiciness to them and the creamy garlic aioli complimented the heat very well. Highly, highly recommend. The queso y alcachofa plate was a spinach artichoke like dip with roasted artichoke hearts, sweet onions, garlic, herbs, and goat cheese, served with their house made bread. This was outstanding! The goat cheese elevated the flavor of the artichokes so much and added some tang to it. The bread was heavenly and was perfect for serving the dip on. We decided to order a couple more items, included the lamburgeusa and the carne asada. The lamburguesa was a lamb and beef slider with feta, salsa especial, baby lettuces, served on a brioche roll with pickled veggies. The was a super flavorful slider and the brioche bun was downright amazing. The feta cheese was strong, but complimented the flavorful meat and sweetness of the bun. Last was the carne asada, arguably the most impressive tapa we had! The carne asada was grilled extremely rare to perfection, served with a duck fat tortilla topped with a herbaceous mojo verde sauce. Words cannot do justice for how perfectly cooked this steak was and just how much flavor it had. It was tender, with a nice char. The sauce overtop of it only amplified the flavor of the steak. We did end up ordering their chocolate sangria torte. It was essentially a flourless chocolate torte with a sangria flavor to it. The sangria was subtle, but present, and the raspberry coulee worked nicely with the richness of the chocolate. A great way to finish our amazing dinner! All in all, we left full, very impressed, and more than satisfied! Everything we ordered had immense, unique, bold flavors that left us wowed. Each dish was different from the next and portioned perfectly. You can tell they really prioritize using high quality ingredients and it reflects in the flavors of the food. The restaurant has a cool vibe to it with pops of color and abstract art. While the service could have been more attentive, it wasn't poor. We will definitely be returning to Mas Tapas if we are in the are again and look forward to trying more of their eclectic tapas! read more

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Hands-down the best restaurant in Charlottesville. It was difficult to get a reservation considering how popular this place is, so I'd recommend booking early. PARKING It was difficult to find parking when we arrived, so getting there early is a must. There's a small lot behind the restaurant that was full when we got there. We ended up parking in a plaza lot across the street but wouldn't recommend it for risk of being towed. FOOD Oh gosh, the food here is absolutely stellar. Our table ordered the coliflor, papas bravas, tortilla espanola, boquerones, bocadillo, and arroz con pollo. They were all to die for, but the bocadillo took the cake for me. I'll have to try the desserts and the carne asada (heard nothing but good things about it) next time around. The drinks were pretty standard (still wonderful), and were decorated nicely. No complaints here. SERVICE Our server was very kind. When our order didn't arrive for the hour we were there, he took it off our check. He also explained the vegetarian items available very well and sold us on the restaurant at large. AMBIANCE The ambiance was absolutely lovely. There's an open bar where you can see food being made, and the entryway to the two floors of the restaurant made it appear lofty and spacey. The art also fit the casual, fancy vibes as well. read more

The best meal I've had all year, no doubt. Such strong vegan options--better than the actual Spanish food I had in Spain. Nice drinks. Our server was such a delight and so kind. Great space for a group of six. Note: do not order endlessly! You'll be happy with just a few. read more

I find that getting takeout really shows you how good or not the food is at a restaurant. No distractions like plating. It's just the food. Either good or bad. In this case, Mas Tapas is muy bueno. We went with the following: Tuna Salad - nice mix of arugula with plenty of chunks of yellowfin tuna plus capers, onions, and shaved manchego cheese. Super tasty. Albondigas - juicy beef/pork/lamb meatballs in a very flavorful romesco sauce. Carne Asada - seared perfectly and then basically rare. My wife and I like it that way, but I'm sensitive that others like their beef cooked more. Arroz con Pollo - I'm not sure if the chicken was smoked or the pepper in the sofrito, but this dish had a very nice smoky note to it. Hummus - good pepper and garlic flavors in this version. We put in an online order https://mastapas.hrpos.heartland.us/. My only gripe is that it took an hour and a half to get the food. Perhaps that's just an issue on Fridays? Reservations can be made with Resy. read more

I've found my new Charlottesville go-to. I love this place! We tried the paella, papas bravas, goat cheese lemon cheesecake, and two cocktails. The drinks were strong which is a plus. Everything was delicious and so worth it. The staff was very friendly and the vibes were awesome! We sat at the bar and got to watch the chefs cook. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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Good but not amazing. I liked the broccolini but I didn't feel that anything I tried was super notable. It's a fun place for dinner. Good vibes. And would be good for a date. I came with a friend and ordered a wide selection of dishes but nothing impressed us too much. I'm interested in going back and trying more. read more

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The food was extraordinary, and the service was warm and gracious. Waitstaff went above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions. Frankly- it was a magical experience. read more

Best authentic Tapas bar I've ever been in. The menu was clearly designed by the genuine Tapas chef. It's a Pvery fun atmosphere as well.

When we first lived in Charlottesville, my wife and I considered Mas Tapas the best "fancy" restaurant in town due to its flavorful and relatively unique Spanish offerings. We finally got a chance to check out this Belmont staple again since moving back, and this time we brought friends. Doing so allowed us to sample even more of the menu. Happily, we found the food here as good as ever. Dining with a party of four allowed us to sample nine different tapas, and not one was a dud. Some of our favorites included tender baby lamb chops paired with a zesty chimichurri, a tender roast octopus, a crock of creamy goat cheese-artichoke dip (perfect with the house crusty bread), and Mas's take on the classic patatas bravas (with roasted rather than fried spuds). While still good, some of the slightly less successful dishes we tried included the mussels (difficult to manage at a small table, and not the freshest) and the tortilla (eggs a bit overcooked and underseasoned). Though we ordered 9 dishes, they came out in waves of three which made negotiating the limited real estate at our tiny table feasible. The drink program here focuses on, unsurprisingly, Spanish wine with a tight selection of draft beer and some cocktails. My wife enjoyed her wine, though my cocktail was strictly okay. While a meal here can get pricey, I find that the ingredients generally of high quality and the overall cost subsequently reasonable. Mas remains my favorite sit down restaurant in town due to assertive flavors and ample menu offerings. Despite more than three years between meals, the food remains consistently good. read more

Ambiance and service is top notch. Had about half of the options with friends so got a good feel for the menu. Overall great idea of the tapas you would get in Spain, but the tapas themselves seemed a little anemic. High barre, but when getting tapas in Spain, each dish packs an intense and concentrated punch of flavor and freshness... didn't get that consistently tonight but the meal was great overall. read more

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Two stars for good service but the tapas were a big miss for us. The meatballs were dry, we had a couple cold patatas bravas, and everything else felt average or below average. It's definitely a cheap option in the area but if you're a big fan of tapas, this place will probably miss the mark for you. read more

Another fantastic meal at Mas. I often find myself eating mostly meat, cheese and fried things at tapas places, but that is never the case here. The star of the night was the Smokra--smoked okra and corn. We absolutely demolished it, and I'm not even a huge okra fan (unless we're talking fried okra). Sadly, the meatballs weren't on the menu so we ordered arroz con pollo, which was excellent, and the birria, which was good but more like short rib than "steak tips." The only things that didn't stand out were the bread (room temp, just wish there was an option to heat it up) and the broccolini (nothing wrong with it, just very plain). IMO, Mas is definitely still the best tapas place in town--extensive menu with tons of vegetable dishes and more reasonably priced than other options. read more

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Overall it was a good experience, the food was tasty but didn't quite live up to the expectations. The lamb was tiny tiny, it said it was baby but didn't expect so tiny. And it also said it was grilled rare, but it was definitely closer to a medium well doneness. It was still so tasty with the sauce. I didn't love the shrimp in the garlic aioli, much more prefer gambas in a little cast iron skillet with oil and garlic instead of the thick aioli. The octopus salad was a standout. People always rave about Mas and it was good, yes, but I'm not itching to go back so soon read more

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RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL MANAGER! ALEX on Saturdays! Is Alex a female cause she likes to bark at customers... I recently dined at Mas Tapas. We were placed at an awkward table b/c the table reserved for us had issues. Since we were seated in an awkward space, I went up to the host stand to see if we could sit in another area since there was ample open seating. As I'm speaking... Alex, their Saturday manager, cuts me off mid-sentence. She barked, "NO." at me, looked me dead in the face, and continued with her matters. I was stunned. Never have I been spoken to that way by service staff especially when it was completely uncalled for and unprompted. Your stress levels do not give you a pass to mistreat people. I've worked in the service industry before and I NEVER treated guests that way. If any team member did so, they would be fired. It was very clear that one of their younger servers (who was such a pleasure) felt so uncomfortable. He tried to make it right... which is why I believe we got a few free drinks. Alex never apologized... she continued to prance around like she's all that. Sorry to say, if you can't treat people with respect ESPECIALLY in the service industry... You are not all that and you have no business being in hospitality. Mas Tapas, the food was good but if your establishment doesn't have good people... your customers will dwindle. read more

Average at best. YMMV. The medjool dates did not look or taste like true medjools. Our bread was burnt. Lamb slider was messy but good. 2 rations, 2 tapas,1beer and you are past $100 (with tip) read more

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Mas fell as flat as their 50 dollar Sangria. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville, but it has fallen on hard times. The Sangria was 50 bucks. Not a typo. Not 15 bucks. It tasted like a 5 dollar bottle of bad red wine with a few slices of fruit. Traditionally, a little brandy is added or sugar or something to bring out the flavor or liven it up. We ordered a little ginger ale to keep it from tasting like flat cheap wine The olives were serviceable. The bread and Machego was a half loaf of dry baguette and two pieces of manchego sliced like American cheese. The atun(tuna) and arugula was similarly bland. Needed salt and some lemon may have helped. Papas bravas is usually a staple of Spanish tapas. Roasted fingerling potatoes with an aioli or other sauce. Their variant had spicy harrissa sauce and aioli and might have been a good dish... If they remembered to add any salt. We asked our server for a small bowl of coarse sea salt or finishing salt. That little pinch made a huge difference. Next was albondigas with romesco. This is meatballs with a pureed red pepper and garlic sauce, or it should be. We received the tiniest dried meatballs which were clearly overcooked. The were served in a thin oily gravy that bore little or no resemblance to romesco. The datil or dates wrapped with bacon, lacked both the saltiness or the sweetness whose combination generally make this a favorite The grilled pulpo(octopus) had thin caliber pieces with a rubbery texture. Again, the dish lacked salt and that necessary lemon, which might have brightened it up and brought out the flavors better. The restaurant was not crowded but service was substandard. Nobody asked how the food was nor did they make the appropriate number of inquiries to see if we needed or wanted anything else. I have been to Mas many times in years past. The food this time was disappointing one dish after another. I see no reason to return. read more

What a wonderful surprise! We loved everything we had. The atmosphere is casual. The food is divine.

Mas Tapas was one of my highlights of the year. Phenomenal food. The atmosphere is utterly charming with the big windows, brick walls, and local artwork. If you book a reservation here, prepare for a full experience (and be ready to open your wallet ha!) My fiancé and I take an annual trip to Charlottesville. This was our first time visiting Mas Tapas with two of our close friends. We wined and dined till our hearts and bellies were full. We ordered a pitcher of sangria for the table. Let me tell you - the flavors were delectable, not to mention this drink was STRONG. We were all feeling good and relaxed after finishing one pitcher. The small plates. Where to begin? We ordered the bacon wrapped dates, chorizo, yellowfin tuna, carne asada, and, baked dessert cheese . . . just to name a few. Every plate was DELIGHTFUL. Packed full of flavor and prepared with an eye for detail. It's the type of food that is so good, your conversation only centers around the savoriness in your mouth. Every bite was divine. We had to take a deep breath when we received our bill, but honestly we paid for high quality. I think Mas Tapas may become an annual tradition for us. I highly recommend. Note - reservations are required and you will likely have to street park. read more

Loved this place! We were there in a perfect afternoon so we could sit outside, which is the perfect way to enjoy their Sangria! There were so many choices to choose from! We had 6 people and ended up getting about 8-9 dishes! Each dish was delicious! Also the service was super fast! Everything came out about ( minutes after we ordered it so if you need a nice fast dinner definitely go here. Notable faves: jamon y queso (got the large and it was more than enough), grilled octopus, Pat Atlas bravas read more

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Came here for a solo work meal. They sat me at the bar and it took a while for the waitress to come by, but you get complimentary olives. Some of them were a little mushy Cauliflower - creamy and mushy. There was a big piece of ginger and I wished the pieces were uniform/crunchier Carne asada - super raw and the sauce tastes like straight oil. My favorite part of the meal was probably the tortilla it came on, it was thicker like an arepa I wanted a meat and veggie to balance it out, but both dishes were so heavy. I would have liked an acid to cut through the fat. read more

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Yeeks... hate to give a poor review from a place I have always thought was the best. But tonight at Mas, the food was sad. The garlic shrimp was a big bowl of popcorn shrimp floating in sauce- like probably 20 shrimp, where it should have been 4 or so nice jumbo shrimp. Sauce was okay but the garlic sauce I make at home kills this one. And that baby shrimp all curled in balls is so off putting. The lamb lollipops - the meat portion was a small as a nickel. I know lamb lollipops well and I know they are small but these were super super small. The tomato bread was inedible. It was more like Italian bruschetta than Spanish tomato bread which would have been fine but the tomatoes were smoked and it was like a whole bottle of liquid smoke had been poured on them. It left a film in your mouth that you couldn't get rid of. It was way way too smoky and also a disappointment that it wasn't traditional Spanish tomato bread. The octopus was good in itself but served on a huge bed of very overwhelming romesco sauce. It needed maybe 6-8 dots of that sauce along the rim, but the sheer volume of that very strong sauce just overwhelmed the delicate octopus. Each dish that was laid in front of us was so poorly presented and "off" from the beauty and unctuousness of what nice tapas should be and used to be here. The only good dish was a jamon and manchego on a roll- like a little sandwich. That and the wine were the only good parts of our meal tonight as what used to be my favorite tapas restaurant ever. . read more

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Fun, interesting place to have dinner. Make reservations! Food was very good. Our only complaints were that some of the dishes were a little spicer than expected and all of our tapas came out at the same time. Otherwise, the chicken and rice was very tasty and a large portion, as was the tuna, chicken wings, and mussels. The carne asada was delicious. The meatballs were good, just not what we were looking for, flavor-wise. The anchovies were super lemony...tart, actually. Drinks were also very good. Definitely worth a return visit. read more

THE BIG: Located on the corner of Monticello and Carlton. Medium sized restaurant with no prior reservations aka first come first serve. There are outdoor seating, but only when it's nice outside. Street parking is available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a nice March night. Outside was still cold so none of the patio section was open but I can definitely picture a cool summer night with tapas and sangria. I'm pretty sure there's always a wait because when we got here (~5:45pm), there were already 7 tables in front of us...and people still kept showing up. It took us about 45 minutes to get seated, thankfully we got a pitcher of sangria to hold us over. $30 for a large pitcher that serves 8 glasses, not bad. ---As for the food--- -Cauliflower: Curry flavored and essentially dissolved in your mouth -Papas Bravas: The garlic aioli was dope and the potatoes were nicely cubed out -Scallop: Just one scallop but it was done right. Had big roe pieces on top and a potato-ey spread below it. -Bacon-wrapped Dates: Sweet meets savory. Only comes with 4 -Carne Asada: Evenly cooked-cut steak with a nice serving of a buttery yellow sauce on top THE FINAL BAMBOO: When the dust settled, $100.93 was spent including tip/tax. That's what tapas does to you, but damn was this worth it. read more

Just had a nice little brunch at Mas, which they only do on the last Sunday of the month. Overall we really enjoyed our brunch and enjoyed the Spanish twist on American classics. We both started with a cup of regular coffee. Minor complaint is that it didn't appear to be a bottomless cup. However we did order drinks for our meal, so maybe the server just assumed we didn't want more. For the meal I had the shrimp with polenta and a blood orange mimosa. All was great. While I had plenty to eat, for the price I thought my portion was a bit small. He had the biscocho jamon (Serrano ham and egg biscuit) plus a side of papas bravas y alioli (fried potatoes with aioli) and a Bloody Mary. The price/portion was better and all was delicious. I would definitely return and try other things on the menu and the speed with which were served would make it great for brunch to take the kids. read more

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We ventured to Mas based on recommendations from friends and were sadly disappointed by our experience. While the food was good it did not make up for the poor service. As we waited for nearly 25 minutes to have a server come to our table frustrations mounted. We went and looked for the host to ask for service. When our server finally arrived, we were not greeted with apologetic pleasantry. Instead, we were hit with a "first of all". We were never explained the process for ordering and met with contempt when we had questions. After eating at many other tapas restaurants, Mas had a different process. While we should have just left calling the experience a wash, our hunger made us stay. After speaking to the manager our drinks and starter were comped, but still felt as though the reason for our concerns were not fully understood. Our server continued to provide mediocre service at best throughout the rest of our dinner. What should have been an enjoyable birthday dinner was significantly dampened by the lack of courtesy and care our server provided. I do give credit to the Manager and Bartender for their care and service, the true saving grace in their process. read more

We had a late reservation and were hungry! Also a bit harried since we had a busy but lovely evening. The service and food were good. My favorites were the adorable lamp chops, bacon covered dates, and potatoes bravas. I love how every time I go here I have a different food experience depending on who I am with. I love the revelation of trying something new. I was slightly disappointed in a usual fav- the apricot covered cheese biscuit (too salty biscuit) but discovered two new favorites (cauliflower and potatoes). The atmosphere at Mas is warm and friendly. Definitely worthy of a visit (or many). read more

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This place was as good as I remembered it. Was in town to visit family and decided to have dinner at Mas because my niece recently started hosting there. The service was incredible and all of the food delicious. Al of the dishes are prepare fresh and are busting with flavor, my personal favorite was the steak, made perfectly and amazingly juicy. We definitely had to take boxes of leftovers. The mango margarita was delicious, me and my sister both had 2 each. Yea that good. If you're in the area and want some amazing small plates Mas will satisfy your craving. read more

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A really neat novel way to try a bunch of different Hispanic plates! As a couple we only ordered 5 "tapas" (small portions) and we're plenty full! The challenge is really knowing what is what...we really didn't know except for a few items and relied on our server to say those would be good, which he was right! Plates come.oit in no particular order (you don't get everything at.once) with I believe the intent of sharing? Either way it works. We didn't try a cocktail nor beer but other customers recommended the basil gimlet which we almost tried. If you are looking for a little different experience give this place a try! Book ahead though - indoor was full so we could only manage to get a table outside... read more

Every tapas dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly plated. The grilled octopus had a nice char, and the sauce and charred lemon was a great combo with the octopus. Texture was just the right amount of chew. Would highly recommend the gambas parillas. So garlicky and salty delicious. The hanger steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Look forward to coming back here again and trying more dishes. read more

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We were so looking forward to this dinner due to several recommendations with some rave reviews and as such had high expectations. Sadly, our dinner overall was a let down. We started off with chorizo which was disappointing and carne asada. Having had chorizo at different Spanish / Hispanic restaurants, this one was mediocre. It lacked the spice of a typical highly seasoned Spanish pork sausage. The tenderloin that came with a warning of being grilled VERY RARE , was on point, delicious and definitely one of the best carne asada , according to my husband. The aioli with it brought out the flavor even more. We then moved on to Posole - chicken stew which was supposed to have a nice blend of onions & poblano peppers which would have given it a nice distinctive taste. We thought it was just meh.. We also ordered Bocato which was braised pork cheeks with a delicious meld of flavors in a brioche. We loved it! Another winner was the pescado which was a tasty, slightly crispy seared rockfish - definitely a must have! The chuletas (baby lamb chops) unfortunately failed to impress. We think they were overly trimmed of fat. We wanted to try something else so we ordered the Pintxo and the Hongos. We shouldn't have. Both dishes were unimpressive. The rabbit liver - black truffle pate was a tasteless gray smear on bread. The grilled mushrooms were neither interesting nor good. A shame that it was the last taste in our mouths at the end of our meal. The food we had were average at best with a couple of exemptions. Overall, I don't think it's lived up to the hype. read more

Great atmosphere and food! The potatoes, chicken and rice, and mussels were to die for. We loved everything we ordered except the carne asada, it was bland and very tough for being cooked rare and the sangria was very watered down.The service was not the best we had to flag down a waitress to get anything. I would go back but skip a few things read more

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Mas tapas has a great vibe to it and we had a great group dinner. The experience overall was pleasant and the service was helpful and knowledgeable! They also let us split the check 8 ways which is so nice. However, the food that we ordered was subpar when you compare it to the price of the menu items. We weren't enthused but it's was still good food. read more

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This is not a traditional tapas restaurant. We were disappointed with most of the dishes. Heavy creamy sauces and not authentic Spanish style at all. The service was great but if you're looking for authentic Spanish cuisine this is not the place. read more

My wife and I had heard rave reviews about Mas Tapas from friends and colleagues so we were really looking forward to finally experiencing it. While its definitely worth trying, it didn't quite meet our expectations with many of the plates being a little underwhelming for the cost. I wish I could tell you what plates we got but the menu is near indecipherable with names you'll never be able to remember (even immediately after ordering). So you will place your order on the sheet provided for the table and then be surprised as the plates you order come out randomly. Décor wise mas tapas is kind of all over the place. When you walk it works hard to evoke that certain posh atmosphere with semi-uniformed / dressed-up staff to greet and serve you. There's a nice variety of seating options with a neat, second room down a flight of stairs. Tapas also has a beautiful long bar for those looking to grab a quick seat. Myself and the two women I was with agreed that the art on the wall was a little confusing. I'm having problems remembering what I saw but it was an odd mash up of overly sexual close-up photos. Drink wise I was happy with the dirty martini I received and the girls liked the wine options available to them. Foodwise, we ordered a bread and cheese plate which came with slices of green apple. While everything was good quality the presentation was pretty plain and underwhelming. We liked the baked wings and I enjoyed the thin slice of rare beef. Everyone loved the potatoes au gratin although the ladies commented that it was presented differently than they were used to. Flavor-wise it was exceptional. The goat cheese cheese cake was also very unique. I would try Mas Tapas again but with more tempered expectations. read more

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