My friend comes to East Market all the time but she had never tried Masa. We decided to try it this time. I got 3 tacos as the guy at the register said 2 wouldn't be very filling. I got one chorizo, one steak, and one chicken tinga. The corn tortillas are what most people speak highly of here so I had to try it. It was exceptional. The tortillas do taste homemade and have a nice flavor and texture. The tacos didn't fall apart either. Now the meats were just okay...nothing authentic about them. Lacking in flavor too. BUT if you want to order a non taco item, you can add a tortilla for a $1. Probably what I should've done. My friend got the crunch wrap which was BIG. Prob too big for most people to finish but it had a lot of things in it, including a fried tortilla inside that my friend agreed was the star of the show. Otherwise, her Crunchwrap was bland.... We both got a mild and spicy salsa on the side but neither were spicy. And of course, neither were that flavorful. Service was good. The staff was nice. We didn't wait long for the food. More like 3.8 stars overall. Masa recently opened another stall that sells salads. I'd prob try that next time. read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Such a cute little shop inside of East Market! The customer service was great and the food has an authentic taste to it. I got the barbacoa tacos and they were very meaty and the tortillas were freshly made. After I placed my order, the worker gave me a buzzer to let me know when it was ready but I waited nearby and started talking to him. He was very nice and friendly. The salsas don't have a description on the menu so I asked him about a few of them and he started sharing his story and even told me the recipes they use are generational; he uses his grandmother's recipes! read more

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Made a special trip over for the weekend tamales. Unfortunately, a tamale in the tamale entree was meat and not vegetarian. Having been a vegetarian for over 20 years this was really upsetting. read more

Amazing tacos. We got the tacos birrias and they were delicious and fresh. They were making fresh tortillas as we stood there. The horchata was also wonderful. My only complaint is the consume could've been a bit spicier and was a little oily. Otherwise, lovely. Very friendly service. read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The first bite made me speak fluent Spanish for 5 minutes. The tacos are authentic. I thought I was in southern Mexico. When I finished somehow the food made me sing the Mexico anthem. The flavor of the corn was all over southern Mexico. The green tortilla was very good. The white tastes just like hot water corn bread. Loved it. My suggestion is to get one of each or two of each. Also they have 12 different salsas. The Rico suave is great and the smokey is awesome. The chicken was my favorite however the steak was a close second. Please talk to the owner and he will explain everything to you. All the tortillas are made by hand and are corn only no flour. Also try the rice water and you can thank me later. You can eat at the bar in the bar ambiance. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. The Al Pastor meat is incredible, and I love it both in a Rice bowl or a Quesadilla. The Marinated tofu is also delicious for vegetarian meals. The owner is often running the register, and he is very sweet and offers great recommendations. read more

This. Place. Is. Insane. I've stalked Masa online for several months and was so excited to finally go. First off, East Market is awesome. So many great locally owned businesses in one spot supporting each other and they literally have something for everyone. Now about the Birria. I ordered the Taco Birria with a side of Esquites, Everything was so fresh and flavorful! The Birria was the best I've ever had, so so tender and had the perfect amount of seasoning. The esquites were SO GOOD, loaded with flavor and the corn was perfectly crisp not mushy at all! The portions were generous, I definitely didn't need the side but I'm glad I ordered it! I cannot wait to return to eat here again, I'll be thinking about this meal for a long time! read more

Masa Mexican Grill - The best birria and esquites! - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our daughter has Celiac and this is a gluten-friendly restaurant. The owners are super nice and the food is incredible. We enjoyed the Tamales, Birria Tacos, steak tacos and chicken enchiladas. Everything was outstanding. Definitely will come back again. read more

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Quickie pickup of our favorite Salsa Chingón. Another fave, Esquites, was around too, so we got a couple. Best street corn in the city. read more

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The food was amazing! We had the tacos--two Barbacoa and one chorizo--and they were very good. They provided us with two hot sauces, which were delicious. We also enjoyed the hangover soup, which was fantastic. The staff were very kind and came to check on us to ask how our meal was; that was very thoughtful. East Market has a cozy atmosphere, with seating options upstairs that include an arcade. Everything was beautifully decorated for the holidays. East Market is the place to be, and you absolutely have to check out MASA! read more

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Food - I got the barria tacos (traditional)...I have never had Thai dish anywhere so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a very linear taste. That dish was a flop for me as it was very flat and lacked the complexity I thought it should have ‍. Service - great! The positive portion of my review is based off the service. The gentleman that helped me was very informative, patient and friendly! Overall, I will definitely go back and try another dish. Update soon! read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Barria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So. Good. I was tired and not looking forward to cooking so I pulled up Masa's website and ordered the quesabirria, which was recommended on a review I read recently, with an assortment of their salsas because I could (you can pick up to 4; I think there are at least that many more for me to try next time.) 15 minutes later I was walking out of the East Market with dinner (and at least a couple of lunches) in hand. The birria is basically a soup (my first time ordering it, okay? I wasn't sure what to expect) with big chunks of tender beef. The only spice/herb I'm sure of was bay leaf, because I had to fish one out . Whatever else is in there, it was marvelous. The quesadilla uses house made tortillas that are out of this world. Slightly crispy, full of gooey cheese, and topped with pickled red onions, diced white onions, and cilantro. All I can say is YUM. The salsas I got were the green (tangy, mild, excellent), salsa llegal (hotter than the green but still pretty mild -- I have no idea what's in there but it's delicious), chingon (dark, spicy... Oily? Not sure if I liked that one), and more pickled onions, which just made the dish. Absolutely what I needed after a long, rainy day. read more

Handmade, Authentic Mexican Cuisine meets Passionate Owner & Staff Welcome to Masa. Bar none, I had been wanting to try this spot for months and I'm glad I finally had the opportunity. I literally dusted off my old Yelp account to write a review for a business that I believe in. In what will quickly become an anchor in my home community, Masa defies all culinary expectations. Walking up, you are caught in awe by the fresh corn tortillas being pressed and grilled right in front of you. The hospitality of the owner, who hooked it up with fresh chips and all NINE of his salsa concoctions was an absolute delight. Then came the food. I would put this carne asada against any in the city or elsewhere. And the chicken tinga rivals tacos I've had in California. Tamales? Absolutely amazing- we got one of each. This place went from "I really want to try that place" to "I'll be there every week". Don't wait. Don't walk. RUN to Masa before the line is so long you'll have a 45 minute wait for tacos. read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Taco Trio with NINE DIFFERENT SALSAS! - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Go! Now! Super friendly service! Freshly made, absolutely delicious tortillas! Super flavorful and tender meat. I highly recommend this awesome establishment in The East Market. Great job Masa! read more

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First off this pace makes the BEST Guacamole I have tasted in a really long time! 10/10 highly recommend! But my compliments to the chef! Food is absolutely delicious and super fresh ingredients used every time. This is about my third time ordering from this place and am never disappointed! I just had to come in and share my review! Yum Yum YUM! read more

Well, authenticity it is. Curious about this spot so we checked it out. I had the special of the day Chicken Fajita, it came with 3 tacos and the tacos were freshly pressed and cooked as we order and they were fantastic, soft and you can taste the corn. However tacos were on the "small"side and can use up a little bit more salt but the 3 different sauces they give you made up for it. Also, gotta try the tres leches right? Dense, moist and yes it was good. Happy tummy! read more

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The service first off is excellent. The owner is so nice and genuinely wants to take care of you and your taste buds. The food - yum! I love all the salsas. I've had so many different things but I don't think I got a pic every time. If you want some fantastic nachos - try theirs! It's a big size so keep that in mind. Can't wait for my next round of food from here. read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Veggie tacos - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was fantastic, if a tad pricey for what you get. We were informed that Masa is known for their birria tacos--and they did not disappoint. read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Quesabirria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Masa is a cool spot at east market! I've had mixed experiences with their walking tacos, but their food is overall delicious. I enjoyed my burrito and would order again. I might suggest more authentic sauces. They seem to cater to a niche market which makes them unique but also gives them room for improvement. Service- they're prompt and attentive. No issues. Ambiance- since the location I visited was at east market, it's a busy spot with some hustle and bustle going on.. but it's where I wanted to be and it always smells so good in there. Food in the air. We ate at the bar and had some decent drinks. Again, very cool spot and I will return for more!! read more

First off I must mention Ivan who is the owner...Ivan went out of his way to to fill us in about his amazing menu! The tamales were the best I have ever tasted . Just the right amount of spices, texture, and heat. The pork was seasoned perfectly and was overflowing. The Chicken Tinga Tostada was fantastic on its made to order tortilla! Tortillas made fresh and in front of you as you wait for your order. I will be back Ivan as soon as I return to Columbus. Keep doing the great work that you are doing my friend. read more

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Just tried authentic Mexican tacos made with corn not flour tortillas. Every different colored tortillas tasted great and every single salsa was perfect. The chicken was tender and full of flavor. The vegetables were fresh. The Service was on point and the process was explained in a very informative way. The eating area is nice with ample seating as well as outdoor seating too. Definitely recommend coming to try this place for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed!! Guaranteed!!!! read more

Authentic Mexican food at the East Market! What a treat to have freshly pressed corn tortillas made in front of you! My enchiladas were over the top. The green salsa, the cotija cheese, and the pickled onions were out of sight!!! read more

Masa Mexican Grill - Chicken enchiladas and pinto beans!!! Bravo!!! - Mexican Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

So incredibly good !! Fresh sauces and food so tender and juicy . Great customer service! read more

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For only the second time ever (in the nine months since they opened, natch), I chose the East Market for supper. Last time I went with Creole2Geaux's bourbon chicken (very, very good chicken), so this time I chose their neighbor down the aisle - Masa. The owner (I believe) was quite friendly and courteous, and he made me feel comfortable so that sealed the deal for me. I got a takeout tinga burrito with a medium hot sauce. A very good takeout burrito. Kind of look like the Chipotle burritos but far better ingredients and better tasting. A $12 price point that is right on the mark too. I think if you're dining in, you're supposed to take the food to the Railhouse at the other end of the building and eat there. Not sure though. I did pop my head in, though, and it looked nice enough. Lots of wood and windows. read more

I love Masa. I'm lucky enough to live down the street from East Market and can go there often. Everything I've tried is delicious and the barbacoa is the best I've ever tasted. They clearly use very fresh ingredients. The owner, Ivan, is a delight and the whole staff is lovely. read more

I've been to Masa Mexican Grill several times and every single time is it AMAZING. The ingredients are top quality and so fresh. The salsas are the best I've ever had! Each one is unique and so flavorful! I had the Rice bowl this time and it is a hearty bowl of goodness, filled with love. If you haven't been, go to Masa Mexican Grill in the East Market right.now. read more

Went to East Market looking for tacos. I found Masa on its 8th night in business. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The owner was there and answered a lot of questions. I judge a place on their pastor and usually get a burrito because I prefer flour tortillas. Corn tortillas can be so dry. This place is known for their corn tortillas so I decided to go with that. I got three tacos- Al pastor, barbacoa and tinga. Tinga is a shredded spicy chicken with quest fresco on it and it is amazing! The barbacoa was really good and the al pastor was my favorite but the tortillas are the key. They were the best corn tortillas I have ever had. I got the illegal, red and spicy salsas. They were all good but the red was my favorite. The black beans were tasty as well. Great experience. I'll be back read more

We moved here from Colorado and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find simple yet delicious Mexican food in Columbus. Thankfully we found Masa and it's been my go whenever I am craving Mexican. Every dish is flavorful and fresh. Even better, the chef loves to experiment with new ingredients so there's always something new to try. Did I mention that they make their tortillas from scratch and to order? Head over there already. And while you're there, support the other businesses in East market! read more

I went to the East Market for the first time after getting a recommendation for Masa. Their kitchen is 99% gluten free. I ordered the quesobirria tacos and queso dip which were both fantastic! The service was fairly quick and food came out nice and warm! The cashier was very nice and helpful with suggestions. They have a buzzer system for when the food is ready. East market has a similar vibe to North Market in the Short North but smaller. We were able to sit outside which was nice! There did not appear to be a place to get water for free. I did end up having to buy a water bottle (may want to bring water if you don't want to buy a bottle). read more

Tremendous no-frills (relatively authentic) Mexican spot. Very fast service. Menus has a nice variety. Burrito, tacos and soup are all excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Had 3 tacos, tinga, carnitas, and steak with the tomatillo salsa and they were all great. The chips and guac were awesome too! The staff was helpful and very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Best authentic mexican food in Columbus. Their burritos are amazing !!!!!!! Definitely worth giving a shot. read more

We try to come to Masa every week at least once because of the extremely fresh food, short wait time, and above and beyond customer service! Every item we've enjoyed has been unique and flavorful with generous portions. Iván, the owner and head chef, is always helpful with menu recommendations and really shows his customers the care put into each order. The ambiance is clean and polished, with skilled execution of authentic Mexican cuisine and more than amazing hospitality. Thank you Masa for always being amazing!! read more

Food was really good. Service was great. East Market is a good place to eat and have a couple of beers from the bar. read more

Taco Birria are excellent! The right amount of crunch with the corn taco and delicious shredded beef. The staff were very helpful and gave us extra salsas to try. Masa will not disappoint! read more

this is my favourite mexican spot in cbus. my options can be limited because i'm vegetarian and gluten free, but the salsas alone really do say it all here. so many options, so many different flavours!! my partner and i are obsessed right now. best guac in cbus. swear on it. so so many friendly people here too, they truly care and want you to have a good experience with their food!! love put into it. yummy! read more

Food is great. Service is amazing and the people are so kind. Food is juicy, meat is awesome and really great place.

We had the best meal here on Saturday evening after a visit to the Franklin Park Conservatory. The food was outstanding -- we are still thinking about it a few days later. The owners were kind and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our meal, so friendly. The vibe at East Market is fun, and great for a family, friend night out, or date. We loved the fresh guac, tamales, and quesadillas, and we can't wait to come back and try the chicken soup. Highly, highly recommend!! read more

Fantastic meal and passionate owner. This place is a must try. The range of salsas were impressive to say the least

Vegan tacos were delicious! Can't wait to go back and try the vegan tamales. BF says birria tacos are the best in the city! Homemade tortillas are amazing, a must when I'm on the east side. read more