MasMais Cantina 🌵 — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Update november '23. We went for the mezcal tasting collab with derrumbes. It was excellent. The mezcal was delicious and it was really interesting how different the different types tasted and paired with the food.

Speaking of the food this was as excellent as last time. Again we particularly enjoyed the tuna tostada with generous slices of very tasty tuna and the bbq dorade which was sizeable enough to make us need a few more tortilla s. I also really enjoyed the pumpkin quesadilla which we did not try before.

So in spite of the storm outside we had a fantastic dinner. We hope something similar will be organized soon and under better weather circumstances so more people can enjoy it!

Dinner was excellent. We are big fans of the original masmais so were very excited about visiting this fish focused sister restaurant. It did not dissapoint. As it s still the soft opening they work with a set menu so you can try a lot of the dishes. All of them were delicious. Bbqed dorade and tuna tostada s were stand outs.

In addition to the food the drinks and service are also great. We enjoyed the smokey paloma the most. Staff was attentive and (unneccessarily) apologized when one course took slightly longer.

The restaurant also looks really nice. The decor is warm and neat. Bar seats looked great as well. I couldnt figure out if these seats can be booked specifically (like at the sister restaurant) but we d definitely go for them if that was an option.

All in all highly recommend a visit. We will...

Mexican seafood in Amsterdam 🌮🦐

Inspired by their trips to Mexico 🇲🇽, the founders of Masmais introduced "marisqueria-style" dining to Amsterdam. The menu includes aguachiles, seafood tostadas, quesadillas, and DIY BBQ grilled fish tacos 🌮🐟 with salsas and corn tortillas. At Masmais, they prioritize quality, using local ingredients and offering a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. ✨

✅ Well prepared and delicious food ✅ Vegetarian options ✅ Delicious cocktails ✅ Relaxed atmosphere ✅ Friendly and welcoming staff

What we had: 🔸 Classic ceviche 🔸 Pumpkin quesadilla 🔸 Fish birria quesadilla 🔸 Tuna tostada 🔸 Charcoal grilled fish (DIY tacos) 🔸 Surf & Turf (DIY tacos) 🔸 Caramel flan

PS The tuna tostada and the classic margarita are must-tries.

📍Amsterdam West

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It's hard to get good Mexican food in Amsterdam, much less good Mexican seafood. This is fantastic with great flavor and presentation similar to what you would find in Mexico or the US. The marisco tower was a huge highlight, filled with fresh seafood and in a sauce that you pour and then mixed. We also loved the tuna tostada which was less Mexican tasting but had a Japanese twist that gave it a unique flavor and made it more similar to something you'd find in Peru. Finally the gobernador tacos, which were a new item, were some of the best tacos we've had in the Netherlands. They have the nice crispy cheesy crust mixed with seafood and a savory salsa macha that give it a big taste. Cocktails were nice too, we had the smoky paloma and the one with fermented orange. Really a highlight for a different cuisine here...