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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.6
4.6
2009 Reviews
$31 to $50
Unspecified
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 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, 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

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Experiences

  • Midnight in Madrid

    Multiple dates available
    5:00pm CST means MIDNIGHT IN MADRID! In addition to our full menu, we offer a limited tasting menu that blends affordability and flavor. The Midnight in Madrid supplemental menu is available Tuesday - Friday, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm, and all day on Mondays.
  • 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*

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What 2,009 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Summertime outside started off really hot. I would book inside
  2. Kittymeow

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful birthday brunch with the people I love at this great restaurant. The waiter made my party and I feel special and made concessions for me as it was a special day. Other staff asked if we enjoyed ourselves as well. Can’t wait to revisit!
  3. IvetteR

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food outstanding, very energetic place but it’s the way that it is. We were a party of 6 and we enjoyed every moment. The only not positive note, I requested a particular server and I got another one that made a great job, but I really wished that they honored my request.
  4. PatriciaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service excellent excellent food excellent Environment
  5. Dinner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Delicious food. Will be back again!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent good and ambiance! Love the tapas and the decor and the vibe!
  7. Sheep

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The quality of the food was very poor and not fresh at all and also very greasy. None of the tapas had any taste.
  8. Randy

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    This was the most over-priced restaurant I have been to in a long time. You really need to pay attention to the cost of the different items. Almost all of the portions were at least 1/2 of what they would have needed to be in order to justify their cost. We were seriously disappointed on three dimensions: 1) The food was not at all special; 2) The portions were way too small; and, 3) The cost was way too high.
  9. JuliaS

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Bluefin & Brioche was underwhelming and felt overpriced for what it was (tuna on toast). However, I highly recommend the Cochiniilo Iberico! Delicious! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. We also really enjoyed the desserts she recommended. Our favorite was the Coulant De Manchego. We will definitely be back for more!
  10. TerriR

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated Mothers Day! We ordered perfect amount to Tapas & Paella 🥘 thanks to your server recs! Delicious Dessert Amazing 🍾on half price… Will definitely be going back
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always tasty, interesting spin on tapas. Service is a delight
  12. CarolinaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! I loved everything. It's pricey but it's totally worth it
  13. Jjher

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place for brunch, our server was very attentive and knowledgeable!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience, music! And the drinks are fantastic!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Unique dining experience, probably would not be my go to place. To crowded seating and to loud. A one time experience.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Great experience. Waiter was one of the best I have had.
  17. RReyes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a good experience! The food was great and the service so much better.
  18. Blablabla

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    Music and service and ambiance r awesome My food paella with chicken was terrible I would still recommend this place coz i ve had other things on the menu that were way better
  19. Pipo

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Paid 600$ for 5 at a table of 4 ! Not anytime soon …
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food was overpriced for the quality and serving size. Very disappointing
  21. TezG

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I really enjoyed my time, the ambiance and food at MAD. The service was exceptional. I liked how every Server attended to each table regardless of “who’s table” it was! Everyone had a CAN DO attitude! The food was also good! We will return!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing!! The food is of course small portions but the flavors are great and the service was top tier.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Food is ok. Not really Spanish food. Good Old Fashioned drink.
  24. TSimone

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My BFF from middle school and I both wanted to try MAD, and it did NOT disappoint. Joshua our server guided our experience in style and we will be coming back to have dinner inside. The ambiance was fabulous and cannot wait for our return!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It used to be upscale people come in now 1/2 naked and staff was young and unprofessional
  26. MarisolB

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, ! Thanks had a great time with my friends
  27. Mark

    Houston

    61 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    The food was very tasty and the service was very good. The waiter was very attentive. This was our first time at the restaurant. We found the menu confusing and couldn't anticipate what the dishes would look like, or how much food would come with an order. Also, the waiter said that the small paella would serve two. We found that it was skimpy for two. My wife and I split one paella and it wasn't enough. When I got home, I made myself another meal because I was still hungry. We would have ordered more, but their tapas menu didn't appeal to us, nor could I envision how many tapas would be served or how many it would feed. The bill for 3 of us was over $200. For that money, we could have gone to any number of fine restaurants and had a wonderful, fulfilling meal. We won't be going back anytime soon.
  28. HarrisonI

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, unique atmosphere, we’ll be back. Worth at least 1 visit!
  29. AndreasR

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Food unfortunately made me sick after eating here. The chicken was pink, which we sent back and got the apology with the host saying the pink salt made it pink… Bold. We also had the branzino, the fish wasn’t cooked properly. We also had these olive egg shells with straight up olive water inside it. Probably the most disgusting thing I’ve ate. Overall, the restaurant is beautiful and I like the atmosphere of it. But the menu needs to go.
  30. MarcoL

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Amani was wonderful. I made sure I would have her again as our server.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We headed to MAD for after dinner cocktails and it was perfect. We were able to get a table on the terrace and enjoy the great weather. As usual, the G&Ts were fantastic.
  32. Leslie

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow!! Excellence. Absolutely loved our food and dining experience. Celebrated a birthday. It is expensive but well worth the splurge. Highly recommend.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We went for the 10 course experience with wine and was very delicious, it was a good amount of food, just enough to be satisfied, good quality of ingredients and an excellent attention.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Waiter snuck a $1300 item into our meal, for a table of 6. The 1 item was more than half our total bill. I will not host another business meal at MAD. Contact me if you want to no more.
  35. NicoleD

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful experience and delicious experience. We enjoyed a bottle of Chardonnay and shared the smaller paella with added shrimp and veggies; the beet and calamari appetizers. Everything was great but I would def suggest the beet appetizer as a dessert because it was sweet. The portions are also small. I’m usually fair about portion size but everything ordered was MAD tiny. LoL just facts. Overall a wonderful experience and a very fun vibe.
  36. MichaelM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Karen was exceptional as was the whole experience
  37. Woody

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere was lively, made you feel you were in a great place to start the evening. I have a very limited palette, but decided to expand my boundaries, Waygu Crisps and Palupo were very good. The Valencia was simply amazing. Would never ever eat something like that, but certainly will again. The service was just as exceptional as the food.
  38. Navas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    Food experience needs to be improved. I’ve had cheaper food and better taste.
  39. MarisolB

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing brunch/ lunch experience at MAD! Love the vibe of the restaurant snd the crazy mirrors going towards the ladies room!!
  40. MelissaM

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Most of our food was very good. It is so expensive for the amount of food you get. It's too expensive. Also, the rice dish was super greasy, way more than previous times. It was dripping in grease.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 4.6 stars by 2009 OpenTable diners.

MAD does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 46 times today
Experiences are available.
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

  • Cuisines

    Unspecified, 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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