Share(213) 989-1558
1800 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90026
34.0776
-118.2596
Neighborhoods: East LA, Echo Park
What People Are Saying About Masa of Echo Park
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
Run by a group of ex-Patina staffers, Masa offers a familiar and gracious vibe, as if it's been in the neighborhood for years. The tile-floored, wood-beamed spot was once a Cuban bakery, but it has been transformed into an airy, three-zoned space with a bakery case, lunch counter and sit-down restaurant. Walls are hung with vintage local photos and paintings of area landmarks while the glass windows are plastered with photos of local pooches that need loving homes. The menu includes deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas, paninis, crepes, salads and a few select Parisian desserts.
11/20/09
over priced and not worth it
by lababy09 at Citysearch
While the food is ok here, I stopped going after an unreal encounter with a very rude member of the staff here. There are better restaurants more deserving of my money than Masa which is over rated and way too expensive for what you get. Like spending $30 on a pizza? Than this is your kind of place. You can get better pizza fir cheaper at actual gourmet restaurants such as Mozza to Go. I say skip Masa and head to Mozza if you are going to pay that kind of money.
- Pros: ok pizza if you are rich
- Cons: horrible staff
07/28/09
Don't go here because "we don't do that here"
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
My Masa experience was very poor! I will never eat there again! The service was snotty and very mean about how the FACT that they do not make any special requests or substitutions for people with special needs in their diet. For example, I ordered a salad and requested the cheese on the side ( I am lactose/glutten intolerant + was sharing it with a friend who loves cheese). The waiter rudely and strongly expressed , "We don't do that". However, they would be willing to remove the cheese from the salad. I don't understand why they would be able to remove the cheese BUT not be able to put it on the side. Secondly, he said that all the salads are pre-made. He was very insistant that they could not make any modifications to any of the plates to accomodate my special diet needs. He was rude, cold, and did not care about the customer's needs or experience there. He did not even take the time help me find something on the menu that suited my diet. I ate the salad and picked out the cheese chunks. I also asked to add chicken to the salad (like all restaurants offer) and he, again, denied my request saying "NO".
I will never eat there again NOR recommend it to friend's in the silverlake Losfeliz Echo Park area.
The Details on Masa of Echo Park
Parking:
If there are no metered spots on Sunset, head south at Lemoyne, where there's a big city lot two buildings down on the left.
Save Time:
For the fastest service--particularly for solo diners--sit at the lunch counter.
Know Before You Go:
Pizzas are made fresh to order, and take about 30 minutes to be served. You can also call ahead for takeout.
