4 /5 Candy Nakajima: I’ve been to Masa Taqueria in Richmond and their drive-thru location a handful of times, and I keep coming back because the food is consistently delicious and satisfying.
On my most recent visit, I had a shredded chicken taco, a shredded chicken tostada (accidentally got pinto beans instead of blac...oops!), a chicken in green sauce tamale, and an carnitas entrée plate. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The tamale was especially good, and moist. The asada was really flavorful , and the taco was solid, as always.
In the past, I’ve also ordered their shrimp tacos, flautas, and burrito, and both have always been consistent and tasty. One small gripe: when I order a burrito with just beans and avocado (no meat), I always have to ask for more beans. It tends to come a little light otherwise, but you are paying a full price. So I usually order inside if I want a black bean and avocado burrito.
Also, sometimes you have to ask for sides like salsa or carrots/radish mix, which can be a little frustrating if you’re grabbing food to go and you come home and dont have it. That said, the team is friendly and helpful once you speak up.
Don’t miss their horchata, it’s one of the best I’ve had. I also really like mixing it with their strawberry jugo drink for something a little fruity with that.horchata goodness.
Overall, Masa Taqueria is a solid go-to for flavorful, casual Mexican food with great drinks and mostly smooth service.
Also, they make crazy cocktails. I liked it better during the pandemic but its still really good. Now you just get a standard cocktail in a glass with an added fruit or flower. But youre going to pay a little bit of a heftier price for a pretty photographic cocktail, you just gotta ask. Ill add those pictures here.
