Mas

Food received a three because I felt everything was under seasoned and could have used more of everything. Concept it great and a good place to socialize with friends and family. Service seemed like they didn't want to be there. We almost ordered the entire menu and was told it would be coursed out but it all came around the same time and ran out of room on the table. Empty plates were not bussed to make room. Atmosphere is amazing. I really like the feel of the place and like I said before it is the perfect place to drink, eat and socialize with friends.

We were disappointed with the overall experience. While the food was good our service was not. Since we're a party of 4 from out of town, we wanted to try several dishes on the menu. We were advised to put everything in at once and they would course it out for us...WRONG! I should have listened to to my instincts, because our 12 dishes came out in rapid succession, as most tapas does. We simply couldn't eat fast enough and our table quickly ran out of room. The server was generally inattentive and just shy of rude. Perhaps our experience would have been different with server.

By far one of the top 3 restaurants in CVille. Sitting at the bar in front of the kitchen is definitely the best seat in the house. However when we went the guy working at the end of the kitchen was chewing on his fingers, on his phone and in and out of gloves all night long as well as his fingers in his hair and face. We are restaurant people. The fact it was not called out was upsetting. We didn't let it bother us, as we even tipped the kitchen because it was so enjoyable to watch them pump that food out and maintain such poise and discipline.

One of my all-time favorites. Tonight's best two dishes: the papas bravas (some potatoes soft, some crispy, all delicious with a hint of spice and paired with an excellent garlic aioli) and the carne asada (tender, melt-in-your-mouth steak on a pillowy duckfat tortilla with just enough tomato aioli to complement the flavor). Enjoyed it with a refreshingly tart housemade limeade.

Fantastic food. Must tries include the artichoke hearts, carne asada, bacon wrapped dates, papas bravas, and the shrimp. Great flavor, great vibes. Was not a huge fan of the brussel sprouts. Would definitely go again to try other (and some of the same) dishes

I secured reservations well in advance for my bday dinner. I'm so glad I did! It was amazing! Everything we ate was absolutely perfect! We ordered 9 plates for 2 people and took home 4 to-go boxes! We definitely over ordered, but we wanted to try so many things! Tapas sizes are perfect for 2. I even scored a free dessert for my birthday! This place is in my top 3 best restaurants in Charlottesville. Can't wait to go back! The staff was friendly and efficient. Parking can be difficult to find, as it's all street parking.

2024: The food gets better and better. From our most recent visit, the favorites were the pan tomato (a new menu item and amazing), bocadillo, coliflor and carne asade. (And always papas bravas~ rivaling the best we had in Spain!) 2023: There’s a reason they are always so busy! It’s so different now that they take reservations. We didn’t have one so were stuck at the bar this time. It’s a bit too hectic to be enjoyable for conversation. But no complaints about the food, though! The patatas bravas are always a favorite with us. Rioja is great. I didn’t like the sangria as much. Bread and olive oil ~ nothing compares to that Spanish olive oil. I didn’t enjoy the flavor of the albondigas (meatballs); in fact, from the menu description, I didn’t expect them to be meatballs. The halloumi cheese was different but delicious! The sauce was unexpectedly slightly sweet. The shrimp was delicious, and the sauce made it perfect. All in all, another incredible meal at Mas!

We had booked a reservation for 7pm however when we arrived we were made to wait about 30+ minutes post check in. They seated a party of 5 who checked after us before us a party of 4. We ended up just leaving and going elsewhere. There were three parties that checked in while we were waiting and they ended up having to wait as well.

Came here as a group. Ambience is great and service is great. The small plates are great to share and our favorite was the potatoes and sausage dishes. Would come again!

My mom and I came here on a Saturday night for a nice dinner on our way home from Williamsburg. Mas Tapas has been in Charlottesville for a while and is very highly regarded. The menu consists of tapas and Spanish styled food. You can order the food in a tapas size or a racion size, which is double the size of the tapa serving. We ended up splitting a variety of tapa dishes and left comfortably full. The interior is fun with an abstract flair to it. The service was busy, could have been more attentive. We didn't have a reservation and were lucky to get one of the last spots available at the bar. We both enjoyed eating at the bar and it allowed us to see them preparing all the dishes! We ordered several things at once and they came freshly prepared and were served straight from the chefs. They were also spaced out nicely, we didn't receive everything at once but we didn't have to wait too long in between the tapas either. The jamon y queso came first which was a plate with ample amounts of jamon serrano reserva and manchego cheese. You can never go wrong with high quality meat and cheese, and this certainly didn't disappoint! The meat was similar to a prosciutto and paired magically with the sharp manchego cheese. The ensalada lechuga came next and it included baby lettuces, toasted pine nuts, sultanas, manchego cheese, and a mango vinaigrette. The salad was simple and light, but had great flavor, especially from the tangy mango dressing. After the salad, the coliflor arrived. It was cauliflower roasted with coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, and grey salt. Probably some of the most flavorful cauliflower we've ever eaten. The turmeric was delightful and added a complexity to an otherwise boring vegetable. The aueso y alcachofa and papas bravas arrived next. Both these dishes were absolutely amazing. The potatoes were cooked to perfection, with slightly crisp skins and a soft, fluffy interior. They were roasted with harissa and herbs, topped with a garlic aioli. The harissa added a slight spiciness to them and the creamy garlic aioli complimented the heat very well. Highly, highly recommend. The queso y alcachofa plate was a spinach artichoke like dip with roasted artichoke hearts, sweet onions, garlic, herbs, and goat cheese, served with their house made bread. This was outstanding! The goat cheese elevated the flavor of the artichokes so much and added some tang to it. The bread was heavenly and was perfect for serving the dip on. We decided to order a couple more items, included the lamburgeusa and the carne asada. The lamburguesa was a lamb and beef slider with feta, salsa especial, baby lettuces, served on a brioche roll with pickled veggies. The was a super flavorful slider and the brioche bun was downright amazing. The feta cheese was strong, but complimented the flavorful meat and sweetness of the bun. Last was the carne asada, arguably the most impressive tapa we had! The carne asada was grilled extremely rare to perfection, served with a duck fat tortilla topped with a herbaceous mojo verde sauce. Words cannot do justice for how perfectly cooked this steak was and just how much flavor it had. It was tender, with a nice char. The sauce overtop of it only amplified the flavor of the steak. We did end up ordering their chocolate sangria torte. It was essentially a flourless chocolate torte with a sangria flavor to it. The sangria was subtle, but present, and the raspberry coulee worked nicely with the richness of the chocolate. A great way to finish our amazing dinner! All in all, we left full, very impressed, and more than satisfied! Everything we ordered had immense, unique, bold flavors that left us wowed. Each dish was different from the next and portioned perfectly. You can tell they really prioritize using high quality ingredients and it reflects in the flavors of the food. The restaurant has a cool vibe to it with pops of color and abstract art. While the service could have been more attentive, it wasn't poor. We will definitely be returning to Mas Tapas if we are in the are again and look forward to trying more of their eclectic tapas!

The best meal I've had all year, no doubt. Such strong vegan options--better than the actual Spanish food I had in Spain. Nice drinks. Our server was such a delight and so kind. Great space for a group of six. Note: do not order endlessly! You'll be happy with just a few.

Two stars for good service but the tapas were a big miss for us. The meatballs were dry, we had a couple cold patatas bravas, and everything else felt average or below average. It's definitely a cheap option in the area but if you're a big fan of tapas, this place will probably miss the mark for you.

Average at best. YMMV. The medjool dates did not look or taste like true medjools. Our bread was burnt. Lamb slider was messy but good. 2 rations, 2 tapas,1beer and you are past $100 (with tip)

Mas fell as flat as their 50 dollar Sangria. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville, but it has fallen on hard times. The Sangria was 50 bucks. Not a typo. Not 15 bucks. It tasted like a 5 dollar bottle of bad red wine with a few slices of fruit. Traditionally, a little brandy is added or sugar or something to bring out the flavor or liven it up. We ordered a little ginger ale to keep it from tasting like flat cheap wine The olives were serviceable. The bread and Machego was a half loaf of dry baguette and two pieces of manchego sliced like American cheese. The atun(tuna) and arugula was similarly bland. Needed salt and some lemon may have helped. Papas bravas is usually a staple of Spanish tapas. Roasted fingerling potatoes with an aioli or other sauce. Their variant had spicy harrissa sauce and aioli and might have been a good dish... If they remembered to add any salt. We asked our server for a small bowl of coarse sea salt or finishing salt. That little pinch made a huge difference. Next was albondigas with romesco. This is meatballs with a pureed red pepper and garlic sauce, or it should be. We received the tiniest dried meatballs which were clearly overcooked. The were served in a thin oily gravy that bore little or no resemblance to romesco. The datil or dates wrapped with bacon, lacked both the saltiness or the sweetness whose combination generally make this a favorite The grilled pulpo(octopus) had thin caliber pieces with a rubbery texture. Again, the dish lacked salt and that necessary lemon, which might have brightened it up and brought out the flavors better. The restaurant was not crowded but service was substandard. Nobody asked how the food was nor did they make the appropriate number of inquiries to see if we needed or wanted anything else. I have been to Mas many times in years past. The food this time was disappointing one dish after another. I see no reason to return.

I've found my new Charlottesville go-to. I love this place! We tried the paella, papas bravas, goat cheese lemon cheesecake, and two cocktails. The drinks were strong which is a plus. Everything was delicious and so worth it. The staff was very friendly and the vibes were awesome! We sat at the bar and got to watch the chefs cook. I can't wait to go back and try more.

What a wonderful surprise! We loved everything we had. The atmosphere is casual. The food is divine.

Hands-down the best restaurant in Charlottesville. It was difficult to get a reservation considering how popular this place is, so I'd recommend booking early. PARKING It was difficult to find parking when we arrived, so getting there early is a must. There's a small lot behind the restaurant that was full when we got there. We ended up parking in a plaza lot across the street but wouldn't recommend it for risk of being towed. FOOD Oh gosh, the food here is absolutely stellar. Our table ordered the coliflor, papas bravas, tortilla espanola, boquerones, bocadillo, and arroz con pollo. They were all to die for, but the bocadillo took the cake for me. I'll have to try the desserts and the carne asada (heard nothing but good things about it) next time around. The drinks were pretty standard (still wonderful), and were decorated nicely. No complaints here. SERVICE Our server was very kind. When our order didn't arrive for the hour we were there, he took it off our check. He also explained the vegetarian items available very well and sold us on the restaurant at large. AMBIANCE The ambiance was absolutely lovely. There's an open bar where you can see food being made, and the entryway to the two floors of the restaurant made it appear lofty and spacey. The art also fit the casual, fancy vibes as well.

Good but not amazing. I liked the broccolini but I didn't feel that anything I tried was super notable. It's a fun place for dinner. Good vibes. And would be good for a date. I came with a friend and ordered a wide selection of dishes but nothing impressed us too much. I'm interested in going back and trying more.

Fun, interesting place to have dinner. Make reservations! Food was very good. Our only complaints were that some of the dishes were a little spicer than expected and all of our tapas came out at the same time. Otherwise, the chicken and rice was very tasty and a large portion, as was the tuna, chicken wings, and mussels. The carne asada was delicious. The meatballs were good, just not what we were looking for, flavor-wise. The anchovies were super lemony...tart, actually. Drinks were also very good. Definitely worth a return visit.

Yeeks... hate to give a poor review from a place I have always thought was the best. But tonight at Mas, the food was sad. The garlic shrimp was a big bowl of popcorn shrimp floating in sauce- like probably 20 shrimp, where it should have been 4 or so nice jumbo shrimp. Sauce was okay but the garlic sauce I make at home kills this one. And that baby shrimp all curled in balls is so off putting. The lamb lollipops - the meat portion was a small as a nickel. I know lamb lollipops well and I know they are small but these were super super small. The tomato bread was inedible. It was more like Italian bruschetta than Spanish tomato bread which would have been fine but the tomatoes were smoked and it was like a whole bottle of liquid smoke had been poured on them. It left a film in your mouth that you couldn't get rid of. It was way way too smoky and also a disappointment that it wasn't traditional Spanish tomato bread. The octopus was good in itself but served on a huge bed of very overwhelming romesco sauce. It needed maybe 6-8 dots of that sauce along the rim, but the sheer volume of that very strong sauce just overwhelmed the delicate octopus. Each dish that was laid in front of us was so poorly presented and "off" from the beauty and unctuousness of what nice tapas should be and used to be here. The only good dish was a jamon and manchego on a roll- like a little sandwich. That and the wine were the only good parts of our meal tonight as what used to be my favorite tapas restaurant ever. .

RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL MANAGER! ALEX on Saturdays! Is Alex a female cause she likes to bark at customers... I recently dined at Mas Tapas. We were placed at an awkward table b/c the table reserved for us had issues. Since we were seated in an awkward space, I went up to the host stand to see if we could sit in another area since there was ample open seating. As I'm speaking... Alex, their Saturday manager, cuts me off mid-sentence. She barked, "NO." at me, looked me dead in the face, and continued with her matters. I was stunned. Never have I been spoken to that way by service staff especially when it was completely uncalled for and unprompted. Your stress levels do not give you a pass to mistreat people. I've worked in the service industry before and I NEVER treated guests that way. If any team member did so, they would be fired. It was very clear that one of their younger servers (who was such a pleasure) felt so uncomfortable. He tried to make it right... which is why I believe we got a few free drinks. Alex never apologized... she continued to prance around like she's all that. Sorry to say, if you can't treat people with respect ESPECIALLY in the service industry... You are not all that and you have no business being in hospitality. Mas Tapas, the food was good but if your establishment doesn't have good people... your customers will dwindle.

I find that getting takeout really shows you how good or not the food is at a restaurant. No distractions like plating. It's just the food. Either good or bad. In this case, Mas Tapas is muy bueno. We went with the following: Tuna Salad - nice mix of arugula with plenty of chunks of yellowfin tuna plus capers, onions, and shaved manchego cheese. Super tasty. Albondigas - juicy beef/pork/lamb meatballs in a very flavorful romesco sauce. Carne Asada - seared perfectly and then basically rare. My wife and I like it that way, but I'm sensitive that others like their beef cooked more. Arroz con Pollo - I'm not sure if the chicken was smoked or the pepper in the sofrito, but this dish had a very nice smoky note to it. Hummus - good pepper and garlic flavors in this version. We put in an online order https://mastapas.hrpos.heartland.us/. My only gripe is that it took an hour and a half to get the food. Perhaps that's just an issue on Fridays? Reservations can be made with Resy.

Ambiance and service is top notch. Had about half of the options with friends so got a good feel for the menu. Overall great idea of the tapas you would get in Spain, but the tapas themselves seemed a little anemic. High barre, but when getting tapas in Spain, each dish packs an intense and concentrated punch of flavor and freshness... didn't get that consistently tonight but the meal was great overall.

When we first lived in Charlottesville, my wife and I considered Mas Tapas the best "fancy" restaurant in town due to its flavorful and relatively unique Spanish offerings. We finally got a chance to check out this Belmont staple again since moving back, and this time we brought friends. Doing so allowed us to sample even more of the menu. Happily, we found the food here as good as ever. Dining with a party of four allowed us to sample nine different tapas, and not one was a dud. Some of our favorites included tender baby lamb chops paired with a zesty chimichurri, a tender roast octopus, a crock of creamy goat cheese-artichoke dip (perfect with the house crusty bread), and Mas's take on the classic patatas bravas (with roasted rather than fried spuds). While still good, some of the slightly less successful dishes we tried included the mussels (difficult to manage at a small table, and not the freshest) and the tortilla (eggs a bit overcooked and underseasoned). Though we ordered 9 dishes, they came out in waves of three which made negotiating the limited real estate at our tiny table feasible. The drink program here focuses on, unsurprisingly, Spanish wine with a tight selection of draft beer and some cocktails. My wife enjoyed her wine, though my cocktail was strictly okay. While a meal here can get pricey, I find that the ingredients generally of high quality and the overall cost subsequently reasonable. Mas remains my favorite sit down restaurant in town due to assertive flavors and ample menu offerings. Despite more than three years between meals, the food remains consistently good.

Mas Tapas was one of my highlights of the year. Phenomenal food. The atmosphere is utterly charming with the big windows, brick walls, and local artwork. If you book a reservation here, prepare for a full experience (and be ready to open your wallet ha!) My fiancé and I take an annual trip to Charlottesville. This was our first time visiting Mas Tapas with two of our close friends. We wined and dined till our hearts and bellies were full. We ordered a pitcher of sangria for the table. Let me tell you - the flavors were delectable, not to mention this drink was STRONG. We were all feeling good and relaxed after finishing one pitcher. The small plates. Where to begin? We ordered the bacon wrapped dates, chorizo, yellowfin tuna, carne asada, and, baked dessert cheese . . . just to name a few. Every plate was DELIGHTFUL. Packed full of flavor and prepared with an eye for detail. It's the type of food that is so good, your conversation only centers around the savoriness in your mouth. Every bite was divine. We had to take a deep breath when we received our bill, but honestly we paid for high quality. I think Mas Tapas may become an annual tradition for us. I highly recommend. Note - reservations are required and you will likely have to street park.

Overall it was a good experience, the food was tasty but didn't quite live up to the expectations. The lamb was tiny tiny, it said it was baby but didn't expect so tiny. And it also said it was grilled rare, but it was definitely closer to a medium well doneness. It was still so tasty with the sauce. I didn't love the shrimp in the garlic aioli, much more prefer gambas in a little cast iron skillet with oil and garlic instead of the thick aioli. The octopus salad was a standout. People always rave about Mas and it was good, yes, but I'm not itching to go back so soon

Another fantastic meal at Mas. I often find myself eating mostly meat, cheese and fried things at tapas places, but that is never the case here. The star of the night was the Smokra--smoked okra and corn. We absolutely demolished it, and I'm not even a huge okra fan (unless we're talking fried okra). Sadly, the meatballs weren't on the menu so we ordered arroz con pollo, which was excellent, and the birria, which was good but more like short rib than "steak tips." The only things that didn't stand out were the bread (room temp, just wish there was an option to heat it up) and the broccolini (nothing wrong with it, just very plain). IMO, Mas is definitely still the best tapas place in town--extensive menu with tons of vegetable dishes and more reasonably priced than other options.

We had a late reservation and were hungry! Also a bit harried since we had a busy but lovely evening. The service and food were good. My favorites were the adorable lamp chops, bacon covered dates, and potatoes bravas. I love how every time I go here I have a different food experience depending on who I am with. I love the revelation of trying something new. I was slightly disappointed in a usual fav- the apricot covered cheese biscuit (too salty biscuit) but discovered two new favorites (cauliflower and potatoes). The atmosphere at Mas is warm and friendly. Definitely worthy of a visit (or many).

This place was as good as I remembered it. Was in town to visit family and decided to have dinner at Mas because my niece recently started hosting there. The service was incredible and all of the food delicious. Al of the dishes are prepare fresh and are busting with flavor, my personal favorite was the steak, made perfectly and amazingly juicy. We definitely had to take boxes of leftovers. The mango margarita was delicious, me and my sister both had 2 each. Yea that good. If you're in the area and want some amazing small plates Mas will satisfy your craving.

Loved this place! We were there in a perfect afternoon so we could sit outside, which is the perfect way to enjoy their Sangria! There were so many choices to choose from! We had 6 people and ended up getting about 8-9 dishes! Each dish was delicious! Also the service was super fast! Everything came out about ( minutes after we ordered it so if you need a nice fast dinner definitely go here. Notable faves: jamon y queso (got the large and it was more than enough), grilled octopus, Pat Atlas bravas

Came here for a solo work meal. They sat me at the bar and it took a while for the waitress to come by, but you get complimentary olives. Some of them were a little mushy Cauliflower - creamy and mushy. There was a big piece of ginger and I wished the pieces were uniform/crunchier Carne asada - super raw and the sauce tastes like straight oil. My favorite part of the meal was probably the tortilla it came on, it was thicker like an arepa I wanted a meat and veggie to balance it out, but both dishes were so heavy. I would have liked an acid to cut through the fat.

One of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville. Be ready to spend a decent amount to be able to try some of the very unique menu items. Our waitress helped guide us through the menu and provided great recommendations!

This is not a traditional tapas restaurant. We were disappointed with most of the dishes. Heavy creamy sauces and not authentic Spanish style at all. The service was great but if you're looking for authentic Spanish cuisine this is not the place.

Great atmosphere and food! The potatoes, chicken and rice, and mussels were to die for. We loved everything we ordered except the carne asada, it was bland and very tough for being cooked rare and the sangria was very watered down.The service was not the best we had to flag down a waitress to get anything. I would go back but skip a few things

THE BIG: Located on the corner of Monticello and Carlton. Medium sized restaurant with no prior reservations aka first come first serve. There are outdoor seating, but only when it's nice outside. Street parking is available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here on a nice March night. Outside was still cold so none of the patio section was open but I can definitely picture a cool summer night with tapas and sangria. I'm pretty sure there's always a wait because when we got here (~5:45pm), there were already 7 tables in front of us...and people still kept showing up. It took us about 45 minutes to get seated, thankfully we got a pitcher of sangria to hold us over. $30 for a large pitcher that serves 8 glasses, not bad. ---As for the food--- -Cauliflower: Curry flavored and essentially dissolved in your mouth -Papas Bravas: The garlic aioli was dope and the potatoes were nicely cubed out -Scallop: Just one scallop but it was done right. Had big roe pieces on top and a potato-ey spread below it. -Bacon-wrapped Dates: Sweet meets savory. Only comes with 4 -Carne Asada: Evenly cooked-cut steak with a nice serving of a buttery yellow sauce on top THE FINAL BAMBOO: When the dust settled, $100.93 was spent including tip/tax. That's what tapas does to you, but damn was this worth it.

Mas has the BEST grilled shrimp ever. It's a very popular place, especially on the weekends. Get there early so you can sit outside. If you like cocktails, their basil martini is wonderful, but you can also order a pitcher of sangria that will keep you and your party pretty happy as well. Tapas can get expensive because you will want to order everything on the menu. The bread they serve with their pâté also delicious. There is something for everyone no matter what diet you are on too!

A really neat novel way to try a bunch of different Hispanic plates! As a couple we only ordered 5 "tapas" (small portions) and we're plenty full! The challenge is really knowing what is what...we really didn't know except for a few items and relied on our server to say those would be good, which he was right! Plates come.oit in no particular order (you don't get everything at.once) with I believe the intent of sharing? Either way it works. We didn't try a cocktail nor beer but other customers recommended the basil gimlet which we almost tried. If you are looking for a little different experience give this place a try! Book ahead though - indoor was full so we could only manage to get a table outside...

Every tapas dish was absolutely delicious and perfectly plated. The grilled octopus had a nice char, and the sauce and charred lemon was a great combo with the octopus. Texture was just the right amount of chew. Would highly recommend the gambas parillas. So garlicky and salty delicious. The hanger steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Look forward to coming back here again and trying more dishes.

Just had a nice little brunch at Mas, which they only do on the last Sunday of the month. Overall we really enjoyed our brunch and enjoyed the Spanish twist on American classics. We both started with a cup of regular coffee. Minor complaint is that it didn't appear to be a bottomless cup. However we did order drinks for our meal, so maybe the server just assumed we didn't want more. For the meal I had the shrimp with polenta and a blood orange mimosa. All was great. While I had plenty to eat, for the price I thought my portion was a bit small. He had the biscocho jamon (Serrano ham and egg biscuit) plus a side of papas bravas y alioli (fried potatoes with aioli) and a Bloody Mary. The price/portion was better and all was delicious. I would definitely return and try other things on the menu and the speed with which were served would make it great for brunch to take the kids.

We ventured to Mas based on recommendations from friends and were sadly disappointed by our experience. While the food was good it did not make up for the poor service. As we waited for nearly 25 minutes to have a server come to our table frustrations mounted. We went and looked for the host to ask for service. When our server finally arrived, we were not greeted with apologetic pleasantry. Instead, we were hit with a "first of all". We were never explained the process for ordering and met with contempt when we had questions. After eating at many other tapas restaurants, Mas had a different process. While we should have just left calling the experience a wash, our hunger made us stay. After speaking to the manager our drinks and starter were comped, but still felt as though the reason for our concerns were not fully understood. Our server continued to provide mediocre service at best throughout the rest of our dinner. What should have been an enjoyable birthday dinner was significantly dampened by the lack of courtesy and care our server provided. I do give credit to the Manager and Bartender for their care and service, the true saving grace in their process.

Mas tapas has a great vibe to it and we had a great group dinner. The experience overall was pleasant and the service was helpful and knowledgeable! They also let us split the check 8 ways which is so nice. However, the food that we ordered was subpar when you compare it to the price of the menu items. We weren't enthused but it's was still good food.

The food was to be desired while the service was rude. Our server was unresponsive to the mediocre quality of the food. We ordered three salads which we thought were different dishes and our server failed to inform us that arugula was the only the main ingredient. The meatballs were just chorizo with a few shreds of manchego when they were supposed to be a blend of beef and pork. We were obviously unimpressed and no one took the time to address any of the issues. Also who would have dried dates on a menu when figs are in season.

Yes, it may be a little pricy, but a stop by Mas Tapas is a must for a special treat or to celebrate special occasions! Be sure to head on over with at least a few friends because it is family style tapas, and the more people you have, the more dishes you can try! Our group's favorites were the Gambas a la Parilla, Tomates Asados, Papas Bravas, and Carne Asada. They also have a decent selection of vegetarian options, and servers are always more than happy to help guide you toward the right dishes or bottle of wine for your group. We look forward to our next visit!

So so happy we finally got around to trying this Cville staple. It did NOT disappoint! We tried: bacon wrapped dates, cauliflower with tumeric, the carne asada, the artichoke cheese garlic dip with bread, ahi tuna, and potatoes with garlic aioli. We definitely had food to spare and some delightful leftovers the next day. They have a great drink selection as well! Our favorites were the ahi tuna and carne asada, and we LOVED the artichoke garlic dip - which had pretty much all of our favorite things - soft flavorful soft artichoke, in your face cheesiness, no skimping on the garlic, and bread. What's not to love? Can we also just say that a place that serves you olives right off the bat is automatically going to get 5 stars in my heart? Can't wait to try all the things Mas has to offer.

This place is pretty good also pretty mas expensive for what it is. I had never been to this part of town but saw this place on Yelp so I figured I would check it out when I was on one of my frequent business trips to Charlottesville. There's a small parking lot behind the restaurant which is nice. Inside it's not very big but attractive. I just sat at the bar, which pretty much runs the length of the restaurant. I was on my own so I started with the arugula salad and was pleased. There were several things that interested me but next I settled on the buratta-pesto-toast tapas thing and that was also good. I debated ordering something else but decided to just get dessert instead. I ordered the flan just because and honesty it exceeded my expectations. Cappuccino was also legit. Service was fine and it wasn't very busy the night I was there. Only downside was I thought it was a bit expensive. The aforementioned salad and one tapas, glass of inexpensive wine and a cappuccino was north of $50 and honestly I was still a little hungry. But all in all I will probably be back to spend more of my company's money.

Absolutely fantastic. This is on a list of Virginia restaurants I've been working my way through for years, and did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was stellar--except the tuna which was just a bit overdone. But we couldn't even bring ourselves to complain because everything else was so incredible, and the tuna was still "ok". Highly recommend.

Favorite dining experience in Charlottesville. Food and drinks are always delicious and fresh. Staff is courteous and friendly and makes you feel welcome. Everything is so good that you can't go wrong with anything, and you want to come back to try more. I've been here 5 times and keep wanting to come back to try everything! They are also dog friendly and always give our pup a nice bowl of water. Love this place!

My wife and I had heard rave reviews about Mas Tapas from friends and colleagues so we were really looking forward to finally experiencing it. While its definitely worth trying, it didn't quite meet our expectations with many of the plates being a little underwhelming for the cost. I wish I could tell you what plates we got but the menu is near indecipherable with names you'll never be able to remember (even immediately after ordering). So you will place your order on the sheet provided for the table and then be surprised as the plates you order come out randomly. Décor wise mas tapas is kind of all over the place. When you walk it works hard to evoke that certain posh atmosphere with semi-uniformed / dressed-up staff to greet and serve you. There's a nice variety of seating options with a neat, second room down a flight of stairs. Tapas also has a beautiful long bar for those looking to grab a quick seat. Myself and the two women I was with agreed that the art on the wall was a little confusing. I'm having problems remembering what I saw but it was an odd mash up of overly sexual close-up photos. Drink wise I was happy with the dirty martini I received and the girls liked the wine options available to them. Foodwise, we ordered a bread and cheese plate which came with slices of green apple. While everything was good quality the presentation was pretty plain and underwhelming. We liked the baked wings and I enjoyed the thin slice of rare beef. Everyone loved the potatoes au gratin although the ladies commented that it was presented differently than they were used to. Flavor-wise it was exceptional. The goat cheese cheese cake was also very unique. I would try Mas Tapas again but with more tempered expectations.

One of my favorite restaurants in Charlottesville! This is a timeless classic! As someone who's been to Spain, I really think most of the meals here are close to the authentic taste! I came here during quarantine in the summer and was rather impressed by their outdoor seating options. The food prices were manageable, and between my 3 friends and I, we were able to a mix of 6-7 tapas and raciones portioned meals. Patatas bravas is a must have, so is their paella. I really enjoy their mussels as well.

They really rush you there, which feels out of spirit for a Spanish restaurant. The menu says in large letters at the top that a reservation is good for only an hour and 45 minutes. Which is kind of off putting in itself. But it felt like they wanted us out of there much faster than that. We sat down at 7:20, placed our order around 7:30, and by 7:40 they had served 3 of the five tapas plates we had ordered. We hadn't even finished the first plate yet. Some of the dishes were quite good but others were not. Avoid the papas bravas which were both undercooked and charred at the same time. Overall we will not go back. On the rare evenings my husband and I are able to go out, we want to be able to dine and chat in leisure, not feeling rushed.

Having lived in Spain for a semester, I take my tapas seriously. I'm happy to report that Mas exceeding my expectations in providing a delicious, traditional tapas meal that brought back my best memories from Spain! The service upheld the traditional tapas style in making sure to consistently bring out the dishes we ordered one after another, so we were never lacking food nor overloaded with too many plates at once. We sat outside in their spacious outdoor area but were attentively tended to throughout our visit without being forgotten about. And now, the best part: the food. Mas offered a huge menu of tapas ranging from traditional Spanish plates (like my all-time favorite tapa to order, patatas bravas) to unique spins, like the roasted curried cauliflower with coconut milk. By far the best was the queso la tur on toasted bread with melty cheese and thick honeycomb. It was so delicious we ended up ordering it again. The extra large pitcher of sangria might have contributed to that... I loved this place. When coming with a large group, tapas are always fun to order a bunch of small dishes and share bites around the table, and Mas did not disappoint.

Delicious food! We visited Mas on a Saturday night and were fortunate to have a reservation because there were no empty tables during the course of our dining experience. I ordered the sangria for myself and we shared the colts de bruselas, mejilones, ensalada de atun, gambacitos al ajillo, and hongos. The sangria was not sufficiently sweet for me, so, if you prefer a more dry flavored sangria, then you would be more likely to enjoy this one. The colts de bruselas were cheesy with delicious crispy bacon and delicate hints of rosemary. The mejilones were as good as I have tasted with a delectable thin sauce. The ensalada de atun had fresh tuna and a light dressing perfectly applied to the salad. The gambacitos al ajillo were divine with a scrumptious sauce. The only dish I was disappointed in was the hongos which were too chewy and pretty bland, but I had never tried these particular mushrooms before, so it was interesting to try something new. Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience and would highly recommend Mas Tapas.

This restaurant was in the rotating list of restaurants to go out to eat with my friends when I lived in Charlottesville. Great sangria & small bites. Spanish tapas style. I love the ambiance too!

Best mussels I've ever had. We have them in California and they're fresh where we live but these are clearly better. As for the rest we had broccolini, hongos, tomatoes asada, and it was a delightful tapas meal with extremely generous portions and a great chill waitress.

The food was good. Service, quite poor. The main course tapas came before the appetizer tapas. All five courses were brought to our table within two minutes of each other. We traveled an hour to dine here. I had more relaxed meals at Applebee's. When I mentioned the "rushed" food order, I was told by our service person, "That happens on Friday and Saturday nights." If you eat here, specify you want appetizers first, entrees last... I hope your experience is better than ours.

Truly fantastic food with great value. Arrived early to get a table for valentines day for my boyfriend just visiting town. The host and and the bartender were very accommodating with great tips on the food and wine selection. The carne asada truly stole the show as a Racion ( Had the tapa in a prior visit and the Racion was definitely the better bet for the value) Sangria was delicious and stronger than expected which was a good way to start the night. Definitely recommend arriving 10 minutes early before opening to immediately get a table as waits can be up to 2 hours depending on the night (so the earlier the better) Overall, a fantastic food and service experience making me so happy we ate here because it is truly some of the best Charlottesville has to offer in regards to food quality and value.

My boyfriend and I did take out from here last night for a fun at home date night and it did not disappoint. The take out service is super easy where they bring the food right to your car. The food itself was delish. Didn't take a picture because plating is not my strong suit but we ordered: - carne asada: Cooked perfectly, our favorite tapa - coliflor: SO GOOD. Got turned onto this after trying it at conmole across the street a big who and I have to say, both places do an amazing job - bacon wrapped dates: only came with 4 (two screens of two) but so good - hongos: these were a little weird. Tasty, but kind of odd - papas bravas: usually one of my favorites, although I wasn't super impressed here in comparison to the other food. Still definitely good though! - sangria: YUM! One order was perfect for 2 glasses My only real complaint was there was no indication of which tapas the side sauces went with, so we had to pour over the menu again to figure that out. Overall was a great meal and I can't wait until I can try eating at the restaurant instead of take out!