Reviews for La Masa Empanada Bar in Milwaukee, WI
This place is great! Awesome vibe, better food, & a staff that really understands & cares about food allergies. 15 different... flavors of empanadas & they are baked, not fried. So delicious! 10/10 would recommend. Read more
We decided on a platter to share for four individuals and it was so worth it! Very filling and generously portioned. We have our... favorites but everything was delicious. Thank you Alyssa for your great, speedy service and La Masa for an awesome diningexperience. Read more
Amazing food & cocktails here!! We visited from out of town a few weekends ago for my boyfriend’s birthday and accidentally... left behind some glassware we had purchased at a nearby brewery (Eagle Park). They held it for me until the following day. I wassuper relieved that it was safe! Santiago was our server and he was very helpful and attentive. We’re vegetarians andappreciated the variety of meatless options. I’ll definitely make this spot a staple when visiting Milwaukee in the future. Read more
My daughter took me here for my Born Day. Listen these are the BEST empanadas ever. When you go try the Thai, Ham and cheese,... the curry empanada...oh my wonderful. If you get three it also comes with a side salad. Read more
This is an absolutely Stellar concept! The menu is exceptional, the brunch is phenomenal and never disappoints, and the bar... program is creative and has the single best Bloody Mary I've had in Milwaukee! The price point is unbelievably fair for theincredible quality of dining experience that you're getting. The menu is thoughtful and well executed and just delicious! Read more
Great brunch spot. I came here for my birthday and ordered 3 empanadas and still had room for dinner. The ones in the picture... are chorizo with potato, Carnitas, and shrimp curry. All three I’m a fan of, but the carnitas empanada was by far my personalfavorite. I’m definitely coming back! Also the Nutella banana desert is a must try. Read more
I find this place very unique. The food and the ambience both were amazing. They have a wide variety of empanadas to choose... from. I loved the lamb and pesto chicken flavour but to be honest all the flavors are very different from one another and worththe try. The mezcal drink was smoky and exactly as expected. For dessert, we ordered the deconstructed pecan empanada. I lovedthat too. Must give this place a try. I am sure you will love it. Read more
Most empanadas in North America lean more towards corn flour based pastry. I noticed right away that these were more rough puff... pastry, wheat flour based. I had the Argentine Beef (A) Grilled Chicken Pesto (PC) and the Carnitas Verde (C). Each had anidentifying stamp. A was the star of the trio the bites were filled with complex flavors. The olives and raisin punctuated theflavorful shredded beef. The shell was soft, but layered. I would have preferred more salt in the dough and a bit more color andcrunch. Also the forked seal edges were missing which indicated a press. A small detail that only effect perception notflavor. The grilled chicken pesto was lacking the grill flavor in grilled and as much, the pesto showed up and partied hard asone would expect pesto to do. The carnitas verde was bland and I struggled to feel and taste the salsa verde component. But theoverall note was elevated with small spoons of the chimichurri and Ahi Amarillo aioli. Both of which were stellar. I missedordering the garlic and lime. The jicama slaw was a complex crunchy delight and reset the pallet between each empanada. a briefbut satisfying wine menu allowed a reasonable glass for meal time and a "desert" selection. In conclusion the three empanadaentree was a delightfully satisfying meal accompanied with a glass of wine. I think that northern palettes are ready for fullflavor and "spicy" but that is maybe just me. There is something comforting in empanadas and my exposure though limited waselevated by the overall experience. This was my 2nd visit. A few years separated the visits. I ask myself why...but COVIDanswered that question as some tended to become recluses. Read more