Masa of Echo Park

Masa of Echo Park
Restaurant information
Established2004 (2004)
OwnersRob Rowe and Rhonda Reynolds
Food typeChicago-style pizza, Italian cuisine
Location1800 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90026, United States
Websitemasaofechopark.com

Masa of Echo Park is an Italian restaurant, bakery, and pizzeria in Los Angeles, California.[1] It is located on Sunset Boulevard in the city's Echo Park neighborhood. Founded by Chicago natives Rob Rowe and Rhonda Reynolds in 2004,[2][3] Masa of Echo Park has been rated one of the best restaurants in the United States for Chicago-style pizza, according to Yelp.[4][5]

Masa of Echo Park continues to be owned by husband and wife team Rowe and Reynolds, with the latter honored by U.S. Representative Adam Schiff in 2023 as Woman of the Year for California's 30th congressional district for her work with Masa and in the broader community.[6][7] The restaurant also has a reputation for strong vegan options.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Herman, Valli (September 2, 2004). "The quirky shape of things to come". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Meet the 2019 Parade Ambassadors & Grand Marshal". Echo Park Community Parade. December 5, 2019. Archived from the original on April 14, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026. Rhonda and her husband Rob moved to Los Angeles from Chicago in the mid-90s, opening Masa of Echo Park down the road from their home in 2004.
  3. ↑ Lank, Barry; Sanchez, Jesus (April 6, 2023). "New housing on Montrose, 'Woman of the Year' honored, A neighborhood Phone Buddy". The Eastsider. Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026. [Rhonda] Reynolds and her husband Rob Rowe opened their restaurant in 2004, and currently donate supplies and food to many nonprofit events.
  4. ↑ McDowell, Erin (February 28, 2024). "The 50 best pizza places in the US, ranked according to Yelp reviews". Business Insider. Archived from the original on December 29, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ Palm, Iman (April 8, 2024). "This California pizzeria has the 'best' Chicago-style pizza, according to Yelp". KTLA. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Schiff celebrates exemplary women leaders". Beverly Press Park Labrea News. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Barbara Meltzer Among those Honored by Rep. Schiff as 30th Congressional District Woman of the Year". WeHo Times. August 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ Ayomari (January 6, 2024). "24 Top-Rated Spots To Get Vegan Pizza In The US". Tasting Table. Archived from the original on March 12, 2026. Retrieved July 31, 2026.

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