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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.6
4.6
2498 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–00:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • *OPTIONAL* | 10 or 12-course Chefs Tasting Menu

    US$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*.
    *OPTIONAL* | 10 or 12-course Chefs Tasting Menu photo

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:00 - 21:15
    Enjoy 50% off any bottle of wine priced $160 or less

    Wine Wednesday photo
  • MAD Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 - 14:15, 20:00 - 21:00,Mon - 17:00 - 21:15,Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 18:00,Fri - Sat - 12:00 - 14:15, 16:30 - 18:00
    *ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BAR AREA* 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 - 6:30pm. Friday - Saturday 3:00pm - 6:00pm AND 10:00pm - Close Sunday - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

What 2,498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MAD offers a lively and vibrant dining experience with "completely amazing aesthetics" and "orgasmically delicious" food. The restaurant is celebrated for its innovative Spanish cuisine, impressive drink selection, and attentive service. Guests appreciate the unique atmosphere reminiscent of Madrid, making it a top choice for special occasions and memorable nights out.

2,498 Reviews
  1. Pete

    VIP

    Houston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MAD was spectacular. The empanadillas, the wagyu crisps and the filet were amazing. The place has great energy.

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  2. Julio Isaac

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice concept and beautiful place. However, food is inspired by Spaniard cuisine not Spaniard cuisine. Menu is very limited, taste level is ok and the size of appetizers are “poly pocket” size. I believe that this is more a restaurant for non-Spanish eaters. The service was not great for the prices they charge, too many employees and the attention to the customer is not there. I will not recommend it or go back. Overall it was an ok restaurant.

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  3. Edward

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super atmosphere, great wait staff and food. Beautiful building.

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  4. Caroline

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MAD blew me away! This has been the best restaurant of this quality that I have ever been too. The service was awesome and the food was even better. Down to the small appetizers and their large portions of entrees, so yummy!! The speed of which the food comes out was lovely. I will definitely be dining here again.

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  5. María Teresa

    VIP

    Mexico City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Buen servicio y en general buena comida. Los meseros atentos y con conocimiento del menú.

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  6. Darren

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant for dinner or drinks at the bar. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and attentive.

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  7. Kevin

    VIP

    Houston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unique dining experience, excellent and authentic offerings of food and wine. Sommelier was helpful and informative. Server was knowledgeable, Octopus was outstanding.

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  8. Annette

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the 10 course tasting menu. It was a great experience with some molecular gastronomy and absolutely delicious combinations of sweet and savory. Everything was perfectly salted with a lot of thought put into the textures presented. Highly recommend!

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  9. Cynthia

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was top notch! Like being in Spain and eating there! Ambiance was excellent, including beautiful decor.

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  10. Matthew

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Well to start we drive a Camry the valet had us pull around the corner instead of in front of the restaurant, our table the laminate veneer was peeling off and our food was sub par (jack in the box is about on par as the food from here) over all we had a decent time because we were following up with a long time friend we hadn’t seen, I just wish we had picked a better place to dine.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

MAD offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. MAD also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 888-2770.

MAD is rated 4.6 stars by 2498 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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
  • Area
    River Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–00:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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