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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.6
4.6
2468 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
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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

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 2,468 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MAD offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "fantastic" atmosphere, "amazing" Spanish cuisine, and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the chef's tasting menu, expertly paired wines, and the unique décor featuring Picasso and Dali art. The vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make it perfect for celebrations and memorable nights out.

2,468 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    Houston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Marlane

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the 6 course New Year’s Eve dinner & stayed til after Midnight enjoying the music. We have been multiple times and the food is always spot on with great flavors & presentation as well. The service is always great- each and every person we encountered. Thanks for a lovely evening!

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  3. jeffh

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Six course meal of which only the steak and desert were solid. The rest ranged from lame to inedible especially the flounder. For $300.00 person worst dining value ever. Interesting since BCN (same company) is always solid.

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  4. Insun

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t think the special NYE menu worked in favor of the restaurant. The waitstaff were frazzled and weren’t familiar with the menu. The pacing of the food was inexplicably slow. Such a shame because on any other night, the restaurant is fantastic.

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  5. Gustavo

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and awesome service! Very nice environment

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  6. julieta

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Liquid olives were dry and had an after taste. I provided feedback to waiter and replaced one but I will not order those again Sole fish as main course did not have the crispy skin. It was soggy. The quality of The food is not as I remember

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  7. Heidy

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 6. Our host helped us select the meal. It was delicious but pricey. Very cool vibe restaurant. Will return but not when I’m paying for such a large group.

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  8. Katherine

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the drink selection impressive and the service was spot on.

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  9. Joshua

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the taste experience will spend more than three hours thry told me. I arrived at 6 in Christmas eve and they dont provide it

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  10. Shehriyar

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The paella was excellent as were the croquettes and empanadas! The wagyu ribeye was a fabulous piece of meat but was undercooked. And over salted.

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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 2468 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 34 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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