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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.5
4.5
2284 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
No passport required for a journey to MAD. An innovative experience that blends Madrid's famous nightlife and the very best of Spanish gastronomy. Creative tapas and small bites, wood fire cooked rice, fish and meats, terrific gin & tonic, craft cocktails and a wine cellar with a selection of the best the world has to offer. Using the highest quality ingredients, creativity in every corner, and a passion for surprises, are the cornerstones of MAD's philosophy.the moon is the limit.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (281) 888-2770
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Luis Roger
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, or for parties of 9 guests or more, please visit https://app.perfectvenue.com/venues/mad-restaurant-group/hello
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Cross street
    Bettis
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking provided at entrance and free self parking in attached parking garage. Street parking nearby is metered.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 10 or 12-course Chefs Tasting Menu

    $150.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-selection of the Tasting Menu is not restrictive or pre-paid and you can choose at the restaurant on the day of your reservation. From Executive Chef Luis Roger comes our Chef's Tasting Menu. Your choice of 10-course for $150.00 or 12-courses for $175.00 with optional $55 5-course wine pairing. This menu will sample a new interpretation of classical Spanish cuisine, influenced by the whimsical style of MAD gastronomy. Availability is not guaranteed as supplies are sometimes limited, pre-selection of the experience helps us better prepare for your participation. Price is not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Please allot 2-2.5 hours for the dining experience. Tasting menu only available Sunday-Thursday. *Full table participation required*.
    10 or 12-course Chefs Tasting Menu Photo

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Enjoy 50% off any bottle of wine priced $160 or less

    Wine Wednesday Photo
  • MAD Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    5:00pm CST means MIDNIGHT IN MADRID! Available all day on Mondays and select hours every other day, from our $14 MAD Burger to a large variety of Tapas & 50% off Signature Paellas, this deal is not one to miss! AVAILABILITY: Monday - ALL NIGHT Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Friday - Saturday 4:30pm - 6:00pm AND 10:30pm - 11:30pm Sunday - 8:00pm - 9:00pm

What 2,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

2,285 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of 6 of us went early for Happy Hour and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. It was our 1st time and our server did an outstanding job with food and drink recommendations. We had a little bit of almost everything on the menu. lol. Some of our groups favorites were Jamon Iberico, Steak Tartare, Bravas Tomas, Filet Mignon, and Pulpo. For Dessert we enjoyed the Huevos Voladores and the Churros. I can’t wait to go back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome birthday dinner, there was something for everyone! And our waiter Cameron was so accommodating and did great!

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  3. Travel12

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, I had a wonderful experience at MAD. While I found the prices to be slightly steep considering the quality of the food, the ambiance more than compensated for it.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinning experiences I’ve had. The service was incredible and our server was very knowledgeable about the food.

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  5. OlgaC

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the service was horrible, the person in charge of our table was rude, no friendly and kicked us out after the 2 hours even though we wanted to order more wine. The service was very poor

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  6. SteveA

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Easter we weren’t sure tapas was going be brunch food. We were pleasantly surprised. The food, service, and ambiance was perfect! We’ll be coming back very soon..

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  7. DonK

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here. Fabulous as always. Service, food and drinks were high quality, presented well and delicious!

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  8. MaggieF

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Authentic and Innovative high-quality food and experience.

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  9. IvetteR

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always everything was great. Lupita take care of us with a service over the top.

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  10. Adriabreu00

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really, really great food. This is the main thing. Good food when paired with a cool, vibrant atmosphere, makes a night out perfect for me. Place is cool, full of dressed up beautiful people. Service was a bit of a disappointment. Very loud place, too dark to read the menu and a waiter tot much interested in explaining it to you.

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  11. FijiG

    Houston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we were at MAD. The food and ambience were excellent...the service which was stellar last time was pathetic.
    MADResponded on March 25, 2024
    Hi there! Thank you so much for this feedback. Do you mind sharing who was your server so we can look into this asap?

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  12. weliketoeat

    Houston

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interior had a really cool vibe -felt very modern and decadent. The drinks were "fancy" and fun! It was hard not to watch to see what others were getting and then having to ask the waiter-"what's 'that' and can I get one of those?" I had steak for dinner-it was good-the rice (not a rice eater) was phenomenal!🤯rice...?!?!?! YES! My rule of thumb, order steak from a steakhouse but I continue to break my own rules in search of a non steak house super power. The service was on point and constant. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

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  13. Rico

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Spanish (tapas style) food and outstanding service. A must visit in Houston.

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  14. Howley

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CAMERON IS THE BEST. The service alone made the experience what it was. Will definitely be returning for this sole reason

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Amarillo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great and ambiance is perfect for a night out.

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  16. WestSideMaria

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing high quality food, location and service experience!!!

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  17. WilVerHow

    Houston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it's a pleasure to dine at MAD. The ambience is festive and the staff professional. The food is good and the music moving.

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  18. Sharieka

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was quite disappointing, to be honest. From the tapas (appetizer) to the shrimp paella (entree) and was very much over-priced. We had the sombrassada honeycomb bread ($4 each) and seared scallops (2 for $20) for tapas. The bread was not good and I've had better scallops for cheaper (in the US and Spain). The paella was lukewarm at best and it didn't taste well. This is all coming from someone who has been to Spain multiple times, as recent as 2 months ago, and has experienced the authentic cuisine. And the drinks were not great either, but were pricey! Not to mention I only saw ONE cava on the drink menu. I would not recommend.

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  19. WadeL

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Drinks were watered down and food was terrible and overpriced! Still hungry when we left after a $230 food/drink bill.

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  20. JesseM

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some prices are fair for the quality of food you’re getting and some are a little extreme but overall it’s a great experience everytime I got to MAD. The desserts are honestly amazing and mostly everything we got basically melted in our mouths. Will be back again!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food experience was amazing. It was one of the funnest meals I have had in a while. The server was great on his recommendations.

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  22. Irene

    Alabama

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very attentive wait staff. Overall we enjoyed our food

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  23. LilaMeg

    Mexico City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente la comida - el lugar muy hermoso la pasamos muy bien

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, delicious Tapas and amazing drinks!

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  25. Wilhem

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and great food. We tried the croquetas which were tasteful and the Paella Valenciana which was really good. As far as desert the huevos voladores were delightful.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun ambience, great drinks, but food wise it is below par.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and upscale quality environment.

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  28. JH315

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not worth the money. The food was fine but not to the level of the cost. The service was very, very slow. 30 mins before the drinks came to the table. Another 30 before food and the room was maybe 20% full.

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  29. PammyF

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is average to slightly below. Service is wonderful and atmosphere is fun. Just like Spain the food just isn’t great. Also just like Spain the atmosphere is lively and festive!

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  30. Vickie

    Hawaii

    62 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to check out this restaurant out because we had booked a large birthday party there for next month. I was pretty disappointed. The menu was very, very expensive and limited. They are in an area where there is a lot of competition and high-end high-class restaurants, most of which I have visited. I am used to the prices being high, but I also expect the return in food and service. Our waitress didn't speak much English, it was hard to communicate with her. Drinks were average, nothing special. My lemon drop martinis didn't even have a sugar rim on the glass at $16. I really just couldn't recommend it. The decor is modern and trendy, but that's where it ends. We canceled our reservation, which had to be held with a credit card. I'm very glad we checked it out beforehand. I won't be back.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very bad for new years. Usually a great spot, but the quality was bad for the insanely overpriced new years menu.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated NYE here. Inside was nice, drink were pretty good. Food was cold when it was served. Service was decent at best. For the price point, we were disappointed.

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  33. raphijager

    Tokyo

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have not had good experience in a year end set dinner at other restaurants. Usually I was disappointed in Houston and Tokyo. But it was good. The food quality was excellent. The server was good. I chose premier wine pairing, which was also very good. That said, do I want to repeat it this year? Maybe no. It is pretty pricy considering overall quantity and quality.

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  34. SarahP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved MAD when it first opened, and the food remains generally good but they have some fundamental service issues they need to work out before I return. The bar is a designated eating area. Yet the bar servers have no clue what they are doing. We were seated by the hostess promptly for dinner at the bar but no one took a drink or dinner order until we finally asked after being ignored for 10-15 minutes. Thankfully the bar back was paying attention to our attempts to get help and the told the bartenders to help us. After that, one bartender was consistently helpful but seemed very new. The other was not, taking our request for an additional glass of Caymus but never bothering to bring such a simple request. We then got the wrong bill and someone else’s credit card before leaving.

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  35. John

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. The service was excellent. The prices were high and the portions small. But I will definitely go back.

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  36. lovetoeat

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey but a nice destination for celebrating or a night out

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  37. Ikey

    San Antonio

    104 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu has changed for the worse. I won’t be back. The original menu was flawless.

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  38. RideleM

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing vibe! We loved it! Try the astronaut experience. We did not have to make one decision about our meal and it was awesome!

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  39. LBS59

    Houston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar. Food was very good, although a bit pricey. Service was poor to average.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner at MAD. Happy to have been taken care of by Eric again. His attentiveness and recommendations are always appreciated. Current MAD favs: Jamón Ibérico, Cochinillo Ibérico and an always favorite, Huevos Voladores. The ultimate croquetas were also good.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from MAD using the Order Online button. MAD also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. MAD also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 888-2770.

MAD is rated 4.5 stars by 2284 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MAD

4444 Westheimer Rd Suite C180, Houston, TX 77027

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bettis
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking provided at entrance and free self parking in attached parking garage. Street parking nearby is metered.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Luis Roger
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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