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MAD, Houston, TX

MAD

4.6 (2567)
$31 to $50
Spanish
4444 Westheimer Rd Suite C180, Houston, TX 77027

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Luis Roger
  • Catering
    For catering services, please send your information to the following email address info@madhouston.com
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, or for parties of 10 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

Experiences

  • NEW 6-Course Chefs Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    From our Executive Chef Luis Roger comes our new Chef's Tasting Menu! 6-course tasting our new menu items for $125 per Person, with an optional enhancement of $85 wine pairing of 3-ounce wines for each course. This menu will introduce you to our classic Spanish appetizers, a taste of our new cold items, Branzino Fish, Filet Mignon, Cochinillo Pig and finish with our Award-winning Desserts Our new Advanced Sommelier Andres Blanco brings you an $85 Wine Pairing! Which showcases a 3-ounce pour of 6 Wines from Spain's most famous grapes and regions, which includes a Sparkling wine, White wines, Red wines and a Dessert wine. Availability is limited. Pre-selection is optional, but highly reccomended. Full party participation required Automatic 20% Gratuity will be added Estimated time of Dinner: 1.5 Hours
    NEW 6-Course Chefs Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing Photo
  • Wine Wednesday Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy 50% OFF on a few Bottles of Wine, selected by our Sommelier Andres Blanco. Limited Quantity Available. Ask for Sommelier for more details upon arrival.
    Wine Wednesday Experience Photo

Offers

  • MAD Happy Hour (Bar and Patio Only)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    *ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE BAR AREA AND PATIO AVAILABILITY: Monday - ALL NIGHT ( 5pm-9pm) Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 7pm Friday - Saturday 4:30pm-6:30pm Sunday - 4:30pm-6:30pm

    MAD Happy Hour (Bar and Patio Only) Photo

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What 2,567 people are saying

MAD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MAD offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the beautiful ambiance and attention to detail. Highlights include the croquetas and tapas, with standout drinks and a lively atmosphere. While some note changes in vibe and pricing, the overall experience is "wonderful," making it a must-visit.
2,567 Reviews
  1. Dan VIP

    Houston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second trip to MAD. The food is consistently good. The pasta/rice related entries are very tasty but huge...so for most people they are easily big enough to share. In contrast the starters are tapas size...so individual sized but very tasty. The service was attentive both times. It is quieter than many restaurants of its class, especially if you dine before 8:00 p.m. Maybe that is because the Spanish eat very late so it just doesn't get crowded until later. Either way...we had reservations for 6:30 and beat the crowd and the noise.
    MADResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Dan, thank you for your continued patronage and for taking the time to share your experience at MAD. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our pasta dishes and attentive service. We appreciate your feedback about our starters being tapas-sized, and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We're glad you enjoyed the quieter ambiance, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, MAD Team

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  2. Delia

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The area is super nice. The restaurant is on the corner, and super easy to get to. The staff was amazing. We had a party of 6 and we order different things to try everything. The food was delicious. Our drinks were superb! After dinner/brunch drink. Have a carajillo!!!! It is amazing. 🤩 I don’t live in Houston but I will be back!

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  3. Tenley VIP

    Houston62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My beet salad and bronzino were excellent. I’ve never seen beets sliced so thinly. It was beautiful.

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  4. Jack

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance, drinks and aesthetics are there. Just the food was not as good.

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  5. Stephanie

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Since we had a reservation, we didn't have to wait. The staff were very attentive.

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  6. stephanie VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to eat here frequently but several months ago, most of the staff and management that we valued and enjoyed were fired. We went back this weekend for brunch and while the food was as good as ever, the service was sadly lacking. People are nice but not efficient and certainly out of step with the previous staff. It took forever to get anything from the bar, water refills etc. Not sure we will be back unfortunately.

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  7. Venkat

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambience. Food was very underwhelming. Not flavorful at all. Came out fast though

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  8. Daisy

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was very nice and the service was fine. However, the food was mediocre for the price. We ordered the steak tartare, gambas al ajillo, and the croquetas. The portions were small. I would skip the steak and the gambas. We then ordered the pulpo and the filet mignon. Both were “ok” but nothing special, and I’ve had better for less. The check ended up being around 166+tip for two people. Wasn’t terrible, but I would not come back. Much better places to eat for the same price. Very overhyped.

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  9. Sabrina VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Fine. Cute restaurant. Went for cocktail hour and could tell the staff was annoyed we weren’t ordering dinner. Waiter ignored us so much we had to go find someone to take our order then drinks finally came 20 minutes later spilling out of the glass with no napkins ever brought. The waiter also added 20% gratuity for a 3-person table and asked for an additional tip. Was just “fine” - would go to their sister restaurant BCN instead.

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  10. Mal

    Perth1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was excellent as usual - had the chicken/ham croquettes, the eye filet and then the award winning huevos for dessert. Ambience has changed with the new owners - live music is removed, a television is now in the bar which really spoils a beautiful bar. Used to have a great Spanish bar feel, quite dark and cosy. Now it seems to be struggling to know what it wants to be. Shame as the food is amazing, just vibe not what it used to be

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FAQs

MAD does offer 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 2567 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 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
  • 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
    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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