Masa Mesa

Perth’s agave aficionados and taco purists are already packing this lively Hampden Road dining room—and that line out the door is your first clue to get in here. Inside, it’s a tight, buzzing, art-drenched space delivering a pan-Latin masterclass spanning from Mexico to El Salvador. Forget the standard playbook. Diners who brave the crowds are rewarded with intensely flavorful plates—think slow-cooked Argentinian beef short rib asado, perfectly griddled pork pupusas, and lamb queso birria tacos. Chef Gabriel works the floor, passionately breaking down the heritage behind every dish. Wash down those pork carnitas with a fiery Spicy Hibiscus Margarita or an Horchata Borracha—a boozy, creamy spin on the classic. And the churros? Fried to order, impossibly airy, and fiercely defended as the best in the city. ¡Qué rico! Fast service, fiercely authentic food, and an undeniably electric atmosphere.