“ First time visiting Masa after a walk in Point Pinole. This area of Richmond is a very pretty downtown area that I had no idea existed. We ordered a total of 6 tamales which we split between the two of us and two agua frescas. The tamales seem very uniform in shape and were all the exact same size. For ~$4 each I was hoping for a little more tamale but the fillings were delicious and the masa was moist and flavorful. I also very much enjoyed the cucumber pineapple and horchata agua frescas but again, at ~$4 each I was a little disappointed as they did seem to be refillable. The interior is decorated well and clean but there are different menus in several different places so it can get a little confusing when you walk in. They also have a fairly small dedicated parking lot just for the restaurant. ”

“ A nice Mexican lace where you order your food and drinks, pay and then go sit down. When they call your number you go up and pick your ingredients like type of beans, salsa, type of meat and etc. They've got many drinks to choose from both non alcohol and boozy drinks alike. They've got some crazy titled boozy drinks that are truly unique and yummy. My fav is the "bad bunny". It's pretty much self service once you get your food but the place has a nice vibe! They sell candies and cake and the like as we.. ”

“ We've been coming to Masa Tamales & Taqueria in Richmond for quite some time. It's always an easy go-to with quick and efficient service, fresh and quality ingredients, and really friendly people. We love taking a stroll in Point Richmond and really enjoy how large and spacious this restaurant is, especially for a stroller :) It's been a while since our last moment at the Richmond location (there is now a secondary location in El Cerrito with a drive-thru). This locale seems to always be bustling, and during our visit we noticed a bit of interior construction for an upcoming bar scene - looks super cool and the makings of elevating this spot to the next level! I like to order the burrito bowls, while my husband tried the torta (love that it comes on Dutch Crunch). Also tried a jalapeño marg that was delicious. All in all, Masa is a solid choice for us but this day we felt the portion to price ratio a bit off. Still yummy and filling, nonetheless. Can't wait to see how they transform the bar area towards the back of the restaurant area soon ~ outdoor dining available too. ”

“ Absolutely recommend this spot. Tomales were fire and the Baja fish tacos were amazing. I love that it has a drive thru! Very fast service and really affordable. I will definitely go back to try more of their menu. The outdoor seating area looked really cute too. ”

“ I always come by for take out and have enjoyed their tamales. They used to say made with chicken stock but now specifically mark the vegetarian ones! I really enjoy these tamales and will always come back for more. ”

“ I've gone to Mass Tamales & Taqueria a few times now and every time the food and service have been amazing! The restaurant itself is also beautiful and mindfully decorated. A few of the items I've tried off the menu have been the goat and asada quesabirria with consommé, taco loaded fries, chips and guacamole, house flan and alfajores. A few friends have tried and really enjoyed the baja tacos and black bean and cheese tamales. Masa never misses and I plan on visiting the restaurant many more times! ”

“ Great flautas and drinks. Loved the Spanish language indie rock on the speakers. Very nice staff. ”

“ After a photo walk in Point Richmond, the group met here for lunch. On my 1st visit, I wasn't as hungry as I was when I returned for a 2nd time. My friends had a torta, chips and a cocktail. I only ordered Esquite. This delicious Mexican street food is corn topped with queso cotija, chili powder, and their homemade mayo dressing. I like it so much that I wanted to go back and have it again. It was my turn to pick a restaurant for a monthly lunch with Toni and Lori. This was my chance to go again and share this spot with friends. Lori was not able to attend. I met Toni at the restaurant. You can enter the building by the stairs or a ramp. There is a covered patio for outside dining on the side of the building. Parking in sleepy Point Richmond can be difficult; Masa does have a small parking lot. On my 2nd visit, I had ceviche with a mix of shrimp and fish. Toni and I share an order of Esquite and a cookie. We did not finish the corn, I took it home. I felt a bit guilty not splitting the leftovers but not guilty enough to say no. We also share an alfajores cookie. The ceviche was tasty. I liked it because it wasn't too citrusy. Both times I had I had a tamarind soda in a bottle. When I saw the torta, chips, and cocktail on my first visit, and then the Quesabirra on my second visit, I will be back again to try them. ”

“ Food was delicious. I ordered the ceviche & I HAD to have a Tamal, I mean cmon, go to Masa tamales & taqueria and not try their tamales? I had the beef in red salsa- preparado (prepared with the fixings of sour cream, cheese, and a red salsa) Soooo good! The tamal was so tender. The ceviche was also good! ** Also! Save room for dessert. I tried their Tres leches cake and OMG so moist, delicious,the perfect amount of sweetness. Loved it!!! Service: the staff was friendly. We really only dealt with them when ordering. You order your food, pay, then pick up your food at the end. You also order alcoholic bebeverages separately. Ambiance was great. They were playing good tunes at a decent sound level. Beautiful decor. The cocktails were served well, and looked presentable. Would definitely go again if I'm in Richmond. ”

“ (This review is from when we dined in March of 2024.) Nicely decorated Mexican eatery with a wide selection of tamales. Flavors are on point, though portions are on the smaller side. Masa was fairly empty on a Wednesday at 2 PM. There's a small (maybe 5 spots?) parking lot in the front of the restaurant. You place your order at the register and then take your number to any seat you choose. The staff call out your number when they're ready to assemble your food, and you return to the counter to choose your rice, beans, etc. I knew I wanted to go hard on the tamales because that's what sets this place apart. I got the 2-tamale combination plate and chose the chicken with mole sauce and the jalapeno with cheese. I also added the strawberry tamale for dessert. My friends got the burrito and the quesabirria tacos. Tamales were all decent sizes, but the dine-in portions of rice and beans felt a little skimpy. They also gave tiny containers of salsa, but I could have used more. I chose the cilantro rice instead of the usual orange rice, which was delicious. The tamales all had great flavor. The strawberry tamale was novel to me, I thought it might have a fruit filling, but instead the strawberries are mixed into the masa itself. It was a fun way to end our meal. I'd definitely come back. ”