Maria Jaimes

I went to MAD yesterday for Happy Hour, and had a wonderful experience! This was my second visit, and both times the service and ambiance have been excellent. We tried the Strawberry Gin & Tonic—it was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the Pulpo a la Gallega and the Bravas Tomás, and both dishes were fantastic. The atmosphere was lively and stylish, and we loved the décor. We sat at the bar during happy hour, and the bartender was very courteous and attentive. Everyone around us seemed to be having a great time enjoying their drinks. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can’t wait to go back!

M N

What struck out to me the most was the trendy vibe and chill environments. The food was elevated somewhat even more so than what the atmosphere sets you up for, which is a pleasant surprise. We did the price fixe menu which was very very nice. Highlights included the liquid Frozen Olive which was very flavorful, the iberico ham on toast which was always excellent. The brands you know skin was so crisp and well cooked and so was the suckling pig which reminded me a lot of how those dishes were cooked at bcn. The little flying saucer at the end for dessert was a nice cute touch. Our server was excellent and added to the fun-loving atmosphere. We would definitely go again, and try the the seafood paella.

+4

Jesus Mora

I went to meet a friend from Houston and we only ordered appetizers. The food was great! I’m a big fan of steak tartare and was really impressed by how it was presented here. Highly recommended, both the host and the server were amazing. This place is definitely on my list for my next visit to Houston!

Javier Perez

Vibe was amazing, wife and I felt like we were in Madrid. Our server David was amazing. He took such excellent care of us. Explaining the menus, the history of the restand the chef. The chef what done an astounding job of bringing not only the vibe of Madrid to Houston but the flavor. If your looking for a taste of excellence then stop by and grab a bite. You will not be disappointed.

+9

Jineth Way

Fantastic ambiance, impecable service, and it of this world cuisine! Excelent place to celebrate with family and friends!!! The talent in the creation of each dish is worth Michelin stars!

+1

Krystal Weiss

Accidentally wound up here for brunch and loved it. Loved the vibe, loved the food, loved the service. Upscale but not stuffy. The food was delicious and approachable, yummy takes on Spanish fare and other classics as well. I had the paella and almost cried when I realized I forgot my to go bag. I’d definitely return!

Jenny H

We loved everything about this innovative restaurant! This was not just a restaurant but an experience!! I still think about the food and look forward to coming here again! Keep up the good work. They have changed owner ship and quality. Still a neat place but not as good as it was before. I look forward consistency in a restaurants food unfortunately I didn't find it here. I would still recommend it if you've never been. The steak and octopus were the stars🌟

+46

Aayush Narang

An incredible restaurant and bar with an even better ambience. I Absolutely loved my experience at MAD as it felt like I was taken back to Spain. The Sangría was really flavorful and the Jamón Ibérico was really delicate and savoury. Would recommend 100%.

+3

Sofía C

It was our first time at MAD for restaurant week and it blew all our expectations out of the water. We were with Eder, who made it a phenomenal experience. The food was amazing, the art is even better. Be sure to ask someone to show you the Picasso and Miró and Dali!

+2

Mike

The adventure started with Spanish Gin cocktails accompanied by unique ingredients and craft ice. Next came the openers, a sardine-adorned Caesar salad, spicy yellowtail, and seared wagyu. For the main course, a beautiful chicken paella and perfectly cooked lamb chops. We finished the journey with an impressive and delectable dessert that was also a treat for the eyes. The decor and vibe added to the amazing experience.

+7

ASHOUSTON

Stopped in here in July 2025 for a business dinner. The place was perfect. Reservations recommended as it does get busy and packed. The evening we visited was normal. The ambiance is perfect. The service impeccable and the staff very helpful. The choices for dining and wines available equally grand. We had the six course fixed menu and it was a delight to see all the different dishes the chef and kitchen prepared. Paired with the right wine it was a great evening. Definitely recommended. Will dine here again.

+2

Amber Tran

MAD is a sister restaurant to BCN which is a Michelin star restaurant and needless to say, they did not disappoint! They are consistent with the quality of their food across all their restaurants. Everything we ordered tasted phenomenal. The portion sizes for all the items listed under “rice paella style” are huge! Definitely would recommend sharing if you decide to order from that menu category. As always, MAD and BCN have the best gin and tonics in Houston! Beautiful interior with dim intimate lighting that really sets the mood for a nice dinner. Service was excellent - the servers were always quick to clean our table after each dish and provide new silverware and plates.

+3

Norelis Romero

Amazing food, great service and a really nice atmosphere. Perfect for a date night or gathering. I loved the Sangria. The Paella was so delicious. I’ll definitely repeat

+1

I always love MAD , the restaurant is so beautiful and foods are delicious. They currently have $55 menu which is a lot of food including dessert. I can't wait to come back again.

I always love MAD , the restaurant is so beautiful and foods are delicious. They currently have $55 menu which is a lot of food including dessert. I can't wait to come back again.

I always love MAD , the restaurant is so beautiful and foods are delicious. They currently have $55 menu which is a lot of food including dessert. I can't wait to come back again.

Delicious tapas and drinks, beautiful mirror leading to the bathroom to get great pictures as well.

Delicious tapas and drinks, beautiful mirror leading to the bathroom to get great pictures as well.

Tapas are great, good atmosphere as well\nPaella is delicious and good portion ...........................

Incredibly fresh ingredients, good execution and great ambiance for date nights and celebratory dinners. We got the 6 course ($125) and 4 course ($55) experience. Added the wine pairing for $28 to …

Incredibly fresh ingredients, good execution and great ambiance for date nights and celebratory dinners. We got the 6 course ($125) and 4 course ($55) experience. Added the wine pairing for $28 to …

Phenomenal. An experience. From drinks to desserts, it's very much worth the price. I love the decor inside, but usually opt for the patio. I keep coming back for the bravas tomas.

Phenomenal. An experience. From drinks to desserts, it's very much worth the price. I love the decor inside, but usually opt for the patio. I keep coming back for the bravas tomas.

Phenomenal. An experience. From drinks to desserts, it's very much worth the price. I love the decor inside, but usually opt for the patio. I keep coming back for the bravas tomas.

We decided to come to MAD for after brunch drinks and cake for a friends birthday. This was my first time here. Our waiter recommended light bites while we drank. They were super tasty. The potatoe…

The food the service and the artwork is something truly special. Each entree was so well executed and the service was like no other. They were timed in their delivery and each course was brought …

Definitely one of the more expensive meals I've had, but we went for dinner during Houston Restaurant Week, so it was $55 per person for 4 courses, which I felt was worth it. The ambiance of the re…

We had a lovely meal here on a beautiful day and were genuinely impressed by everything: the relaxed atmosphere, the absolutely delicious food, and the impeccable service. We sat outside on the cha…

We had a lovely meal here on a beautiful day and were genuinely impressed by everything: the relaxed atmosphere, the absolutely delicious food, and the impeccable service. We sat outside on the cha…

We had a lovely meal here on a beautiful day and were genuinely impressed by everything: the relaxed atmosphere, the absolutely delicious food, and the impeccable service. We sat outside on the cha…

It was my daughter's birthday. She lived in Spain for a few years and was anxious to try this restaurant. And it did not disappoint! First of all it is an absolutely beautiful space and if you get…

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now and finally got around to visiting! My husband and I went for restaurant week and was amazed by the interior decor and the food! They did an awesome…

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! The atmosphere is wonderful. Our server, Josh, was outstanding....so fun and made great recommendations for drinks and the…

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! The atmosphere is wonderful. Our server, Josh, was outstanding....so fun and made great recommendations for drinks and the…

Such a great experience, the restaurant has great ambience. My favorite item on the menu were the “huevos voladores”, they were delicious!! Maddie was our host and she did an excellent job, answere…

The lamb was amazing, very nice atmosphere and staff treated us so well. Definitely my new favorite date night spot! I would even recommend for a company dinner.

The Liquid Olives are fantastic! The drinks are delicious. The smokey drinks are fun too. The hostess and Service staff were so very nice. Great recommendations for drinks and food. I'd definitely …

The Lamb was amazing, very nice atmosphere and staff treated us so well. Definitely my new favorite date night spot! I would even recommend for a company dinner.

The Lamb was amazing, very nice atmosphere and staff treated us so well. Definitely my new favorite date night spot! I would even recommend for a company dinner.

The Liquid Olives are fantastic! The drinks are delicious. The smokey drinks are fun too. The hostess and Service staff were so very nice. Great recommendations for drinks and food. I'd definit…

An absolutely incredible atmosphere, hospitable staff, stellar service, and most important- high quality, well-priced, and delicious food. The ambience at MAD is unmatched. From the artwork along t…

This restaurant was incredible! The drinks were adventurous, the food was superb, and we loved every moment of the ambiance and service. The build your own paella program was so fun!!! I heard grea…

JC B

The appetizers were great. If you are looking for a Spanish style Paella, this is not the place to go. You only get rice and shrimp. Very disappointing. They did make up for the sorry Paella by comping the desserts, which were pretty good. I will give it another try.

+3

Went to MAD for the early NYE seating. $125 for the prix fixe with an additional $50 wine pairing. Went with a friend and we enjoyed the wine pairing along with a few cocktails. The G&Ts are always a…

The restaurant was beautiful and the service was great. \n\nWent with a friend for restaurant week and really enjoyed their menu and selections. I loved the big parking garage that's available and …

Very chic. Great service. Had a nice glass of wine waiting for the rest of my party. No one rushed us. Had another friend drop by which our server had no problem adding her to our table & food was …

The first words out of the hostess mouth were "You have 2 hours on your reservation" This is a real breech of etiquette in Spain where you have to directly ask for a check. We do not camp out at a…

Perfect spot for tapas. The wagyu bites is a must have dish as well as the tuna tartare. The atmosphere is great for after work drinks. Has an outdoor seating that is also cozy.

We had a disappointing evening at MAD. We went to celebrate a friends birthday and they did nothing for her. I saw another table get a birthday dessert---but they skipped her. It could have bee…

We had a disappointing evening at MAD. We went to celebrate a friends birthday and they did nothing for her. I saw another table get a birthday dessert---but they skipped her. It could have been ou…

The only dish we like is one of the appetizers - the mussels are in generous portion and the source is savory. When we asked for more bread, the female server with black frame glasses said they charge additonal bread for 8 dollars. Not sure if it’s only the case for us but be aware if you really want more bread to pair with the source. And there is only one kind of bread they can offer. 👻 The duck breast paella is super salty. There are 6 pieces of thin sliced duck meat lying on the over seasoned rice. The burger is overcooked and not juicy at all. They messes up our bills with another table. - another bummer! The server (again, the female with black frame glasses) who messed up the bill seemed impatient and even held my hand to move my phone several angles to touch the post machine when the machine was not responding fast. - it’s very rude to customer who tipped you generously and willing to come back to fix the bills you messed up.

It is rare that I feel the need to leave a negative review, but the sheer lack of professionalism at MAD tonight was impossible to ignore. We came to celebrate a birthday, only to be met with service that would be considered subpar at a casual diner. The table maintenance was nonexistent. Staff walked past our plates piled with shells and waste without a second thought—a basic standard for a restaurant of this level. More insulting was the blatant dishonesty or incompetence from the kitchen: being served 5 pieces of shrimp when the menu explicitly advertises 8 pieces in bold letters. Why mention 8 pieces if you’re going to arbitrarily put random number of shrimps on the plate. To cap off an already disappointing evening, a massive billing error forced us to return to the restaurant after we had already moved on. For the price point, this experience was a very negative experience.

Jose Hernandez

Had dinner with my wife on August 30, 2025 at 6:30pm. The food was good, and our server was sharp. Unfortunately, Mr. Andrés Blanco was unprofessional in the way he handled a request for a drink at the bar. We will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he was having a bad day and didn’t realize we were guests at his restaurant. Other than that, MAD is good place to visit and enjoy great Spaniard food.

Edgar Valdez

I just visited MAD 8/23 for a friends birthday. The place is very well decorated however we all noticed how HOT it was inside the restaurant. We ordered food and drinks. The alcoholic drinks were decent, nothing spectacular. We also ordered some sodas and they were flat and flavourless. The food was very great, i’d say the highlight was the Gambas al Ajillo and any of the Paellas. However, they forgot my dish for one of the courses and the filet mignon was overcooked for one of our friends. They did take care for it quick so that was good. They also forgot to put napkins on the table and when we asked for them during the service, the waiter asked if we wanted paper napkins. They did bring out cloth napkins but that was very odd to ask if they are the ones who set the table. It was a bit hard to find our waiter and we mostly saw him during the last 2 courses. One of the staff definitely smelled like marijuana so that was also concerning. Overall, the design of the restaurant is very well executed but the lack of detailed service and slightly above average food felt underwhelming for the high price point.

I won't even give it a try EVER due to the way my adult daughter and her friends were treated. My daughter went to all the effort to arrange her birthday dinner get together with 9 of her friends at …

I won't even give it a try EVER due to the way my adult daughter and her friends were treated. My daughter went to all the effort to arrange her birthday dinner get together with 9 of her friends…

Ridiculously over priced. Transparent food, can't possibly get full under $200 per person. Beyond absurd. Have been 5x. Used to be good now less home made and more butter and poor ingredients. c…

We came here for our six year anniversary. We had a reservation a week in advance. Upon arriving we had to wait awkwardly for about ten minutes until they could find us a table. It seems they had g…

MAD made me mad. I went here to have a late lunch with my wife. Made reservations for 2 pm. When they sat us down they tried to rush us to order because “we’re closing the kitchen soon to get ready…

It is a joke and an insult to the great cuisine from Spain. Not even a warm environment: too loud and the host was very impersonal, cold and distant. The price is ridiculous high considering the un…