MAD

Name: MAD
Address: 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, United States, 77027
Telephone: (281) 888-2770
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1463 reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

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MAD is a concept gravitating around Madrid’s famous night life combined with the most popular of Spanish gastronomy: classical and modern tapas, and rice, meats and fish cooked on open fire, where the quality of the ingredients and the candor of the preparation remain the cornerstone of our philosophy.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

21 May 2022

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19:00

Booked 96 times today

Experiences are available.

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(281) 888-2770

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:30 am Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 888-2770
Website
http://www.madhouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business 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

Location
4444 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77027
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

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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 - 6:30pm, and all day on Mondays.
MAD Tasting Menu
US$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for our signature Tasting Menu with optional wine pairing, showcasing all of the best from our menu. Full table participation is required.
RIOJA WINE TASTING
US$50.00 per person
Prepaid
25 May 2022 only
We cordially invite you to join us for a Rioja Trade Style Tasting! This exclusive event will showcase multiple Rioja Producers and Wine makers from the region! This is a Trade style event, meaning it will be a walk around tasting style. Tapas will be provided along with entertainment and great Wine! This event will be from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Feel free to arrive any time in between! The event will be held in our beautiful garden, with a cool ambiance created by newly planted olive trees and fans. Hosted by Sommelier and Wine Director Trevor Wiedeman, we are excited for guests to experience the Wines of Rioja in a setting usually only seen by Wine Trade Community! This is event is for guests of age 21+. Ticket availability is limited.

Popular dishes

Ostras*US$20.00
oysters, horseradish, mignonette
Veggie NigiriUS$14.00
assortment of vegetable sashimi topped with tomato, avocado, and white asparagus
Cherry SaladUS$14.00
cherries, idiazabal smoked cheese, mixed greens, balsalmic glaze
Tuna Tartar*
bluefin tuna, wasabi gelato, cherry gazpacho, kalamata-anchovie crispy phillo, priced
- eaUS$18.00
Steak Tartar*US$15.00
prime beef tenderloin, pickled vegetables, Dijon mustard
Hamachi Ceviche & Uni*US$21.00
yellowtail, grapefruit, terragon leaves, sea urchin
Take Flight*US$23.00
tasting of 1 each of crudos: steak tartare, tuna tartare, and hamachi ceviche

Modern Tapas

Olivas LíquidasUS$12.00
liquid olives
Seared Foie Gras, Berries & CassisUS$24.00
crispy phyllo dough, Hudson Valley foie gras, fresh berries, cassis reduction
Smoked Eel & Apple FoieUS$18.00
caramelized foie gras, smoked eel, green apple, apple & vanilla bean puree
Mad's TomatoUS$14.00
a house favorite, strawberrygazpacho mousse, pesto
Cucurucho de Foie y OportoUS$7.00
foie gras torchon, cornetto, Oporto-raspberry confiture, fig
Espuma de Patata y TrufasUS$21.00
poached quail egg, potato foam, summer truffles
Tomate BurrataUS$13.00
cold tomato geleé, olive oil dressing, basil
Mad 'n CarbonaraUS$18.00
Ibérico broth noodles, bacon, carbonara sauce, parmesan foam
A Taste of MadridUS$25.00
tasting of 1 each of: cucurucho de foie, lenguitas pato, smoked eel & foie gras

A Tour of Spain

Jamón Ibérico
Ibérico ham, Pan de Cristal, fresh tomato
- 2.5 ozUS$38.00
Lengüitas de PatoUS$14.00
confit duck tongue taco, lime-avocado mousse
Bravas TomásUS$12.00
Bar Tomás-style potatoes, spicy oil, garlic aioli
Crispy Iberico PrawnUS$16.00
grilled prawns wrapped in iberico ham, sweet peas soup
GulasUS$16.00
sautéed "baby eels", potato chips, sunny-side up quail eggs
TxistorraUS$12.00
grilled Spanish chorizo, Pan de Cristal
Suckling Pig Bao
suckling pig belly, au jus, tomato, pickled onion, steamed bao bun
- eaUS$8.00
Buñuelos de BacalaoUS$9.00
cod fritters, forest honey
Bikini PlanchadoUS$12.00
country bread, jamon iberico, Comté cheese, butter
Mixto de Jamon y QuesoUS$12.00
ham, creamy cheese, butter, honeydew-melon chilled soup
Anchoas y DatilUS$7.00
cured Spanish anchovies, kefir cheese, macademia nut
Rabo de WagyuUS$16.00
16-hour braised wagyu cabecero beef, pain de mie, Tempranillo au jus, 2 pieces
Empanadillas de CochinilloUS$15.00
Segovian-style suckling pig, potato, onion, mango-apricot chutney
SerranitoUS$15.00
Pan de Cristal, Secreto, tomato, caramelized onion, Jamón Ibérico, Manchego, green bell pepper
Bocadillo de CalamaresUS$12.00
squid ink potato bun, crispy calamari, aioli
Croquetas de JamónUS$10.00
Ibérico ham
Spanish QuadrottiUS$9.00
baby spinach, ricotta cheese, pine nuts, garlic, parmesian sauce, basil oil

To the Moon

Land

Cochinillo / Suckling PigUS$6.00
porcini mushroom, onions, suckling pig, your choice of fideua or arroz
Rosemary & Safron
rosemary, safron, artichoke, onion, green bell pepper / choose your preference:
- Rack of Lamb 4pcUS$60.00
- Rack of Lamb 8pcUS$110.00
- American Wagyu 12 ozUS$85.00
- American Wagyu 24 ozUS$160.00
Pato y ArrozUS$45.00
duck breast magret, baby chok choy, dried apricots and calvados-soaked prunes

Sea

Gambas / ShrimpUS$46.00
garlic shrimp, cuttlefish, your choice of fideua or arroz
Sepioneta / Black RiceUS$42.00
Squid ink infused black rice, crispy artichokes, baby cuttlefish. Add octopus - $32/$60, add branzino - $25/$45
Branzino & ClamsUS$52.00
wood roasted arroz, sweet peas, mediterranean branzino, clams

To the Moon - Add Ons

Gambas
- (3)US$9.00
- (6)US$18.00
- (12)US$34.00
Lobster
- (1)US$30.00
- (2)US$50.00
- (3)US$75.00
Branzino
- 8 ozUS$25.00
- 16 ozUS$45.00
Wagyu
- 12 ozUS$85.00
- 24 ozUS$160.00
Tenderloin
- 8 ozUS$35.00
- 24 ozUS$105.00
Add Lamb
- (4)US$40.00
- (8)US$70.00

Be Greedy

Mediterranean BranzinoUS$42.00
grilled seasonal vegetables, beet puree, goat cheese
Lobster FideuaUS$52.00
grilled lobster tail, crispy angelhair pasta, garlic aioli
'Fire & Ice' Wagyu
wagyu new york strip loin, creamed spinach, piquillo pepper sorbet
- 8 ozUS$58.00
Secreto Iberico
Ibérico de Bellota skirt steak, grilled shishito peppers, confit piquillo peppers
- 16 ozUS$78.00
Cana de Solomillo
beef tenderloin, mushroom puree, green beans, scallions, grandmas sauce
- 8 ozUS$44.00

To Share

Lenguado (Whole Fish)US$120.00
dover sole, potato terrine, garlic cauliflower
Pulpo
Spanish octopus, "patatas Canarias"
- 5 ozUS$28.00
- 14 ozUS$76.00
- 30 ozUS$154.00
Wagyu New York Strip
american wagyu new york strip loin, piquillo peppers, bravas tomas
- 24 ozUS$160.00
Cochinillo Iberico
segovian-style suckling pig, pork demi-glaze, apple compote, spanish quince, potatoes
- 28 ozUS$180.00
Cana de Solomillo
beef tenderloin, mushroom puree, green beans, scallions, grandmas sauce
- 24 ozUS$120.00

Sides

Espárragos RebozadosUS$12.00
tempura asparagus, Romesco sauce
Pimientos ShishitoUS$9.00
grilled shishito peppers
PA Amb TomàquetUS$8.00
Pan de Cristal, fresh tomato
Garbanzos "Pinotxo"US$9.00
chickpeas, botifarra de perol sausage, pine nuts, parsley
VerdurasUS$10.00
grilled seasonal vegetables
Patatas FritasUS$9.00
fresh Yukon Gold potato fries

Sweet Landing

Gran Bombón RocambolescUS$14.00
64% chocolate ice cream, cacao cookie, chocolate pop rocks, cocoa nibs, and chocolate sauce
Churros con ChocolateUS$10.00
Spanish churros with chocolate sauce
AbanicoUS$14.00
raspberry-rose sorbet, white chocolate whipped ganache, raspberry marshmallow
Fresa WannabeUS$14.00
strawberry mousse, lemon-mint compote
Huevos VoladoresUS$12.00
passion fruit mousse, vanilla mascarpone cream, white chocolate aerated rocks
Carrot FinancierUS$12.00
citrusy carrot financier, roots and apple sorbet, green apple gelee, white chocolate whipped ganache, cilantro flowers
Mad PopperUS$6.00
Texas pecan praline, popping candy & white chocolate lollipop
Coulant De Queso ManchegoUS$16.00
warm Manchego cheese lava cake, red wine and raspberry sorbet
Honey-Lemon Cassis Cake RollUS$14.00
cassis gel, honeycomb, lavender meringue, lemon, mascarpone cream, sugar-coated violas
Tableta de Chocolate GaudíUS$14.00
decadent chocolate flourless cake, apricot & lime compote, coconut sorbet
Cinco BonbonesUS$14.00
house-made chocolate bonbons: Patxaran, Liqueur 43, Caramel, Saffron, Espresso, Ruby Rose Champange (or $3 each)
Lagavulin BonbonUS$5.00
single malt scotch whiskey chocolate ganache, hazelnut gianduja
House-Made GelatosUS$10.00
ask your server for our seasonal selections
House-Made SorbetsUS$10.00
ask your server for our seasonal selections

Wine Not?

3 oz

Fonseca Bin 27 Ruby, Douro, PortugalUS$9.00
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny, Douro, PortugalUS$10.00
Warres Quinta de Cavadinha 2005 Douro, PortugalUS$17.00
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Tawny, Douro, PortugalUS$18.00

Drink Your Dessert

Nitro CarajilloUS$12.00
Liqueur 43, espresso
Babatio PatxaránUS$12.00
Basque digestive on the rocks
Liquid DietUS$18.00
Olmeca Altos Reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes, Creme de Cacao, Amargo-Vallet. BittermittensXocolatl Mole
ReflejoUS$16.00
Grey Goose vodka, espresso, Grand Brulot VSOP, Jägermeister cold brew, nitro draft

What 1,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Omaha
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
The steak tartar was overpriced and poor quality. The drinks and ambiance are great, but the food is really overpriced.
HN
HeatherN
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
one of my all time favorite restaurants anywhere. Always great food, cocktails, service! If you are dining indoors bring a blanket - my one complaint about this place is that it is always FREEZING. moreso than even most other public spaces in Houston that are somehow also always like walking into a refrigerator. I don't get it! But I still go back because everything else is epic!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food1service3ambience3
We ordered bottled still water. It was poured into short red glasses. From the first sip there was an odor to it. I asked my friend to try hers. She asked why so I asked her if it had a funky smell. She sniffed her glass and said yes! The server had left the bottle on our table so we sniffed it and the water was fine but the glasses needed to be washed or thrown out because we wasted an entire bottle of bottled water. The food choices were interesting, but not what we had in mind. After hearing several descriptions of ingredients we lost track of what was being described, and instead decided on side dishes. My grilled vegetables were cooked with way too much lighter fluid. I thought I had read about a wood grilled oven, but my food was flavored with lighter fluid. It was not a good experience for us, but it was quite crowded and everyone seemed to be enjoying the evening. There is a good vibe and I wish them much success. Their sister restaurant, BCN is more to our liking and we have never had a bad meal there.
BK
BeckyK
Houston
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
The Tasting Menu needs help. After all, when you go for this experience you are determining if you would return. Eliminate the Gulas. Lots of salt in other dishes. Too much clove in sangria.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Creative dishes, delicious gin and tonics, and the desserts were SO unique and yummy. Particular favorites were the Fruito Prohibito cocktail, the steak tartare, and the Huevos Volcadores desert. Definitely going back!
MM
MichaelM
East Texas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stephen was wonderful! We will be back!
M
Mona
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall a cool vibe, live DJ, interesting food and good drinks
A
Amber
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
get the fries, BCN or Fresa G&T, and the Huevos Voladores dessert!
MP
MattP
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect! Had tasting menu for two - got to try so many amazing dishes in one go. Came away feeling amazed at the culinary adventure we shared.
KK
KevinK
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to sit on the patio even though it was quite warm but the decor and environment (floor to ceiling drapes moving gently with the wind) made it seem like we were not in Houston but rather some Mediterranean environs. We chose the tasting menu as it was our first time there and wanted to sample the full range of menu and we were absolutely not disappointed. We started with cocktails, which the prices might seem daunting but they spare no expense in both quality and quantity of ingredients so completely worth it. From the first course, the food did not disappoint. "Liquid Olives" really stood out as did a potato mousse that probably was the most disconnected between expectations and actual flavor/texture. Unlike many tasting menus, it was overall a generous amount of food (not a typical "too much" portion but we both left feeling full). We talked about the experience afterward and realized that the appreciation of its creativity and quality increased after returning home. I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try if you are looking for something different, creative, and refreshing in the Houston dining scene.
C
Chupacabra
Exclusive
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Authentic spanish food but REAL expensive for what u get. I mean patatas bravas ,croquetas r probably four times what u would pay in spain. Even houston prices sevent-eighty per person without alcohol is steep.
DG
DomingoG
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very nice decor and has a Vegas vibe with DG and house music . The food is tapas portions so good for family sharing but only the meat plates are steak house portions. Good place for a date night
s
stephaniep
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent unusual dishes and fun energetic atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dined for my birthday. We enjoyed the tasting menu and oysters. Brandon our server was incredible. We will be back to enjoy the full menu soon.
AP
AnaPaulaA
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great place, great service. Such a creative place
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Didn’t seem that busy and service was slow, didn’t clean table, didn’t bring second glass or wine, food was mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Mother’s Day at Mad. It was fabulous, great food, impeccable service, superb ambiance and decor. The staff is gorgeous and professional. Perfect Mother’s Day.
AF
AliciaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! As a Spanish, I can tell this is real Spanish food. Every small detail of the restaurant is well thought. Great ambience, really good food and perfect service.
BF
BeFo
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the tasting menu. You truly get to try almost everything on the menu and it's fantastic.
JJ
JordanJ
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Karen was super friendly. The drinks were great and the charcuterie was awesome.
JR
JoelR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Great vibe. I will definitely be coming back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Cole was great
SA
SteveA
Houston
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
At the end of our meal we realized we had ordered too much and asked our waitress to cancel our dessert. She said it was too late and it would look bad on her. After consuming $400 worth of food and drinks we did not expect that answer. To add insult to injury, the dessert tasted like a wrong ingredient was dropped into it. It was so bad we couldn’t eat a second bite. All the food before that was delicious. The service I had on a prior visit to MAD was phenomenal, but this most recent visit was disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious. Amazing atmosphere.
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Ngozi
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The lamb was amazing!! It was perfectly paired with the saffron rice and savory vegetables.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente, las porciones muy pobres !! Saludos
JO
JORGET
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall3food1service4ambience5
Very nice place, very nice environment, good music, nice people, good service, but the food is no good and it is very far from being Spanish food
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic culinary experience. I highly recommend the prefix menu with wine.
MB
MarkB
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wife and I celebrated our 9yr anniversary. We got engaged in Madrid and this was the closest we could get there Excellent food, great ambiance and fun atmosphere. Our service and experience was top notch and will definitely be going there again.
KG
KaylaG
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend the “Astronaut Experience” and let the waiter curate the menu to your tastes
EG
ErickG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Main plates does not have enough food, but the food has an incredible exquisite flavor
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable and food presentation was spectacular and tasted great!
P
Pickykicky
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very modern and nice ambiance. The all mirrored bathroom hall is somewhat mysterious and matrix like but super cool. Booth seating tables are a bit tight though. But food and service is amazing. I tried the tasting menu. Phenomenal! Love that manhattan’s bourbon capsule thingy. Melted in your mouth with all the goodness inside. The rest of the dishes are all delicious. 8 dishes plus desserts with 4 different types. But we do get pretty full toward the end so go with a big appetite.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time here. We made a reservation online, I arrived about 10 minutes before but was sat right away. The service and food were amazing. The decor ambiance was outstanding. I will definitely be back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience!!! Highly recommend this place!!
TO
TemiloluwaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The ambiance was good but the food was not so great. It can be worked on
R
Remava
Houston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
I invited my wife to celebrate our anniversary and the only menu offered at 2:30 PM was the brunch menu. We were very disappointed
j
jefft
Houston
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Place is beautiful, but the food and service are mediocre at best. Small portions with poor preparation and very expensive. Very trendy though, lots of people taking selfies for social media. Overall a very poor experience for a $350 meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every moment!
TD
TeresaD
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food & service are excellent. I can not remember the names on the menu but beef tartare, quail egg in potatoe purée, spaghetti tapa with bacon, spicy potato wedges,etc, all excellent. Six of us were very impressed with foods. The cocktails are good too.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff 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 1463 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.