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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.6
4.6
2479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
No passport required to take a trip to MAD. Here, Madrid’s famous nightlife meets the finest in Spanish gastronomy. Immerse yourself in inventive tapas, an avant-garde ambiance, and exceptional wood-fired rice, fish, and asador-inspired selection of premium meats. Savor exquisite gin & tonics, craft cocktails, and selections from our world-class wine cellar.

Michelin-starred Chef Luis Roger leads the talented culinary teams at both sister restaurant BCN (✽) and MAD. At MAD, guests enjoy an immersive atmosphere featuring shareable tapas - like our Jamon Iberico or Bravas Tomas - alongside Josper-cooked seafood, meats and our signature Spanish rices.

At MAD, utilizing the highest-quality ingredients, boundless creativity, and a spirit of delightful surprise guide everything we do. The moon is our only limit.

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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
  • 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
  • Valentines Day - $150pp min spend

    US$150.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Madrid is the city of love! For $150++ per person, we will be offering our full menu along with a slate of Valentine's Day specials and wine pairings. Upon entry, all guests will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly or nonalcoholic beverage. Our normal menu will be accentuated by specially curated additions by Michelin-star Chef Luis Roger, including highlights such as Lobster Salad, Colorado Lamb Chops, and Butternut Branzino. Deposit for each guest is $50 and will be applied to the bill upon closing out. Minimum spend price is not inclusive of tax and an automatic 20% gratuity.
    Valentines Day - $150pp min spend 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 2,479 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 in Houston offers a vibrant dining experience with a "fun atmosphere," "amazing food," and "excellent cocktails." Guests rave about the "creative" and "exceptional" service. Although some dishes are "pricey," the "unique" tapas and "delicious" paellas make it a standout choice. Perfect for celebrations and "memorable" nights out.

2,479 Reviews
  1. Dilsia

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was at a gala earlier in the night that turned out to be a big disappointment. Since it was my best friend’s bday weekend, I wanted to do something special. I managed to get a reservation that night. We were given the rock star treatment from the bar to the table. The drinks were great and food was incredible. We spent my birthday in Spain last year, and the food is just as delicious. We could consume our weight in croquetas de jamón. Thank you so much for helping us turn the night around and giving my lifelong BFF a great start to her birthday celebration! We can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Michaela

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to MAD to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. We were disappointed with the food, less than average paella at a high price point. The service was overwhelming, never had longer than 5 minutes without being served.

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  3. Jhony

    VIP

    Houston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me gustó mucho siempre es bueno ir aquí , me gusta la comida y el ambiente d

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  4. Susie

    Houston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. Vibe is cool. Music matches. Love that they stay in their lane and do it well

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  5. Krisanne

    VIP

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A chilly, Monday evening was a great time to visit MAD for a delightful meal including iberico, paella, and a beautiful Rioja! We were well cared for by Alex while taking in the bright colors and art filled atmosphere for the first time. The place is indeed reminiscent of Madrid.

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  6. Emily

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and so fresh. Drinks are strong with unique ingredients. Always great service!

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  7. Elise

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service!! Enjoyed our evening very much!

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  8. Ruben

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MAD is fantastic. BCN is the quiet reserved place, MAD is the hip upbeat vibe sibling. The food is absolutely on par with BCN with its own variance.

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  9. Santiago

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and experience as always. Favorite restaurant in Houston

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  10. Michael

    Houston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Looked forward to experiencing Mad based on reviews of others for a while. Having just come back from Spain and enjoyed Michelin rated restaurants, my expectations were high. Ambience and decor was outstanding but service lacked emotion and food short on passion. Server dis not engage in any conversation at all, zero. Did not offer suggestions, ask questions, welcome us, or describe anything about the dishes. The Paellas were slightly over on all three we ordered. Hope they can fix the service, would be interested to try again.

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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 2479 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 25 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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  • Terms of Use
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