Mas Kaos Matches the Berkeley Neighborhood Vibe

The Happy Union News: In an early article by Westword, food editor Mark Antonation notes the melding of Mexican and Italian flavors reminiscent of Pearl Street favorites, Uno Mas Taqueria and Kaos Pizza, throughout the menu. The selection of fourteen street taco along with baked pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches - including tortas-  manages to throw few "surprises" to a selection that otherwise "bring[s] familiar menus to a new audience... by combining two restaurants into one bold new space." [Westword]

The Outdoor Ambiance News: Set inside the same warehouse that houses Call to Arms Brewery, the restaurant boasts extensive insular and external spaces. 160 seats, indoor and outdoor bar seating, and roll-up doors craft a overall aesthetic that the Denver Post claims "create[s] an open flow with the outdoor space." [Denver Post]

The Neighborhood News: After opening in the spring, Mas Kaos rapidly accumulated praise and accolades from local culinary players. Located in the growing Berkeley 'hood, the restaurant reaps the benefits of the neighborhood's buzz as Westword's Best New Restaurant Neighborhood in 2016. [Westword]

The Taco News:  Online reviewers applaud the smoky and savory flavors of the tacos. Delighted diners recommend the duck confit tacos, garnished with pickles, scallions, mango, and cotija cheese. Those with more daring palates give a shout out to the pork belly tacos, smoked with an ancho chile and coffee rub, served alongside avocado and guajilo salsa. [Facebook]

The Shaky Service News: Most experienced locals understood the kinks and lapses in service at the new restaurant. However, one Yelp reviewer shares that, despite her best efforts to love throughout multiple visits,  "each experience leaves me short of a solid dining experience." She surmises, "[w]hat has brought me back is the location and ambiance, not the food or service." [Yelp]