Masa of Echo Park
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213) 989-1558
- Cross Street:
- Lemoyne Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 8am-12am, Sun 8am-11pm
Editorial Review for Masa of Echo Park – by Kim Cooper
In Short
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 former Cuban bakery 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. The menu includes deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas, paninis, crepes, salads and a few select Parisian desserts.
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Insider Tips
ParkingIf 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 TimeFor the fastest service--particularly for solo diners--sit at the lunch counter.
Know Before You GoPizzas are made fresh to order, and take about 30 minutes to be served. You can also call ahead for takeout.
User Reviews for Masa of Echo Park
04/22/2008 Posted by krypto69
There is too much garlic in the sauce. Garlic should be a main ingredient in pizza sauce. However, whole cloves are overwhelming. Masa would really benefit from using minced garlic as opposed to whole chunks and cloves. Not everyone is a rabid garlic fan. While the pizza is great, I don't see myself ordering it again anytime soon. It's hard to enjoy the deep dish when you're constantly rummaging through the sauce, thereby dissecting the pizza, just to pick out garlic chunks. If you choose to just eat it blindly, you'll find a chunk of garlic in every bite. Still, this place is as close as Los Angeles gets to deep dish.
Cons: Parking can be an issue
03/08/2008 Posted by ravendreamer
Easy going atmosphere, the staff is friendly if you go there with a regular which is nice. I was really impressed. Then I went with someone who was going there for the first time and my second time and we were ignored alot. We tried the deep dish "chicago" style pizza and were very disappointed. It was NOT chicago style and even there attempt was not even edible. The layering was off, my friend ordered pepperoni and there were 2 pieces...literally of pepperoni (I saw it.) and when we commented about it to the waiter, he told us to dig through it to find the rest. None was found. It was baked incorrectly so half of the crust was burnt underneath but the crust under the toppings was doughy uncooked and soggy. I threw mine away. However, my first experience with breakfast food was pretty good and I am going back today for lunch with a "regular" so I should get good service. Just don't order the pizza! *****UPDATE***** I went to my lunch and ordered the brioche....OMG...that is amazing stuff! We had the most adorable, attentive waiter (I think his name was david but I am not sure. He looks like a stockier version of Christian from project runway on bravo.) They have most definitely redeemed themselves and I look forward to going back again plus I just added an extra star!
Pros: Great service if you are with a regular, Great Breakfast!
Cons: mediocre service if you are not with a regular, Terrible Pizza.
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