Toca Madera - Houston

Toca Madera - Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jamie VIP

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience. Service was top notch. Atmosphere was a whole new level with the fire dancers, live music and multiple menu items being lit on fire! The food was delicious and we enjoyed everything we ate. The only negative is they include gratuity for all parties, not just larger parties. Look at your bill carefully or you will end up paying more gratuity on top of that because they still print the suggested gratuity amounts at the bottom of the check even though they already added gratuity to your bill.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Orlando1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I wish I wasn’t seated by the kitchen. It was my first wedding anniversary
   

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   Yenny

   Houston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was very slow, even though the restaurant was not particularly busy. Additionally, the music was louder than appropriate for a family brunch. We were pleased with the quality of the food and drinks, but the prices seemed high. I was surprised to see a $13 upcharge for adding chicken to my son's Caesar salad. I was also charged an extra $5 per drink for switching from tequila to mezcal, and I was not informed of this upcharge beforehand.
   

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   Queenie

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, service and ambience. A new Houston favorite
   

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   lexi

   Pittsburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a fun place to celebrate birthdays and engagements. We had the best time!
   

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   Patrice Lyla

   Houston16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was top notch, from entering, chilling at the bar and seating at table, Zoey and beverage waiter was phenomenal, I’ll definitely be back.
   

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   James

   San Francisco15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fantastic. Great atmosphere with beautiful ambience. Drinks were great and food was even better. Highly recommend. Will go back but on a Saturday night to enjoy the live music and show
   

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   Jason

   Houston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the best dining experience! The ambience was amazing. The professionalism was superb. I remember a guy named Jordan that took care of everything and made the dining experience unforgettable.
   

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   Diem

   Houston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   It was very loud in the restaurant. EDM music. Very very hard to hear the servers talking to you unless you are right next to them. It was hard to hear each other! Even the manager came by trying to talk to us. She was nice, but we could barely hear her. She acknowledged that the music was loud. All the servers were very nice. Overall It was a nice establishment, but more of a younger vibe feel. We were all in our 50’s. It would be a tad bit more enjoyable if the music wasn’t so loud. Also the portions were small for the price we paid.
   

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    Anthony

    Houston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    hostess seated us close to another couple when there was plenty of empty seats. No privacy and this was during brunch on a saturday. It was not crowded at all. Waiter was super slow with attending to us
    

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