MAD

A Feast For Your Eyes & Mouths

What makes it fun

Looking to spice up your date night? MAD is the perfect place to turn up the heat! This trendy, upscale restaurant combines modern art with a bold menu inspired by Spanish flavors. The sleek, intimate ambiance, with its chic décor and ambient lighting, sets the perfect mood for a romantic evening. The menu features inventive plates that blend bold ingredients and beautiful presentations, making for a feast for both your eyes and your mouths.

Google Reviews

MAD

4.3

Based on 1,867 reviews

Luis R. delaCerda

1 month ago

Great service and excellent food

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2 months ago

The paella falls far short of what this dish is supposed to be; you are simply served colorless rice that tastes like fish-flavored water—it lacks the true flavor of paella. The dessert was fine, but the meal was very poor; I do not recommend it.

Jacob Candler

4 months ago

This place is exquisite. It's can be expensive and worth it. Fine dining but not stuffy and snooty. Michelin star chef. Original artwork by Picasso, Dali, Vega, Banksy. One of those places that becomes your favorite real quick. Great vibes, amazing food, ridiculous ambiance. Seriously, you will not regret one second or one dollar.

Gretel AC

4 months ago

We moved from Canada and came to visit Austin our eye got caught for this place so we can give it a try and we are so happy! the food was great we tried appetizers and food from Happy Hour which is just in the bar and patio. The service from Luis was great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. He went through items from the menu we didn't know. Love that place!

Gian C. De Biase

4 months ago

Long live the King and long live Spain!

Erin H

4 months ago

server was rude. food was bland. not authentic. Would not recommend.

Bill Shomaker

4 months ago

Food was quick and tasty. Small menu, but filled with quality options. Great location and service.

htxfoodexplorer

6 months ago

I went here for lunch. The service here didn't seem up to par with the reputation. Upon arrival, I wasn't greeted right away. I didn't wait too long until she arrived to the front. She seemed to be helping clean up tables. I'm thinking they're understaffed and this brings down customer service. Even the dishes and napkin were poorly cleaned. I received a dirty plate and napkin. The place didn't even offer anything comped for this mistake or oversight. The place had really nice decor and looked like they had history behind the pieces. Even going to the bathroom was creative with mirrors and lighting on the way to the door. I liked that they had a place for your purse next to the table. I tried the ultimate croquetas which were crunchy and creamy. I really enjoyed these and would order them again. The next item i tried was the lobster roll. I felt like the bread was a little dry and too thick. It was too much bread for me, it took awhile to get to the lobster. The fries were crispy and were the perfect taste. I also tried one of their drinks and it was basically a margarita with a spicy kick. The last item I tried was conchillo iberico it had pork and eggs and a sweet sauce that pulled everything together.

Fernando

7 months ago

My spouse and I had been to MAD before, but it had been a while. This Easter brunch reminded us exactly why we like coming back. First, the atmosphere and the quality of service were excellent. Our server, D. Rivas, was outstanding from start to finish. He was attentive, friendly, and helped make the whole experience even better. Even though it was a special Easter brunch menu, all of the options were excellent. We ordered the Pulpo, Empanadillas, Steak & Eggs, Paella Valencia, Huevos Voladores, and Basque Cheesecake. For me, the Pulpo was exactly what I hoped for. As a first-generation immigrant from Spain, with family roots in Galicia, dishes like pulpo a la gallega always feel personal, and this one reminded me of home. The Steak & Eggs was excellent, and the fries were top notch. The Paella Valencia, even without seafood, was also perfect. The chicken was cooked beautifully and full of flavor. The highlight for me was dessert. I asked Rivas what he recommended, and he suggested the Huevos Voladores. That turned out to be the best choice. It was a perfect ending to the meal. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also excellent. The music featured Spanish artists I grew up listening to, which brought back great memories. Just as important, the volume was perfect. You could enjoy the music and still easily have a conversation with it in the background. Overall, this visit reminded us why MAD stands out. Great service, excellent food, and an atmosphere that feels lively without being overwhelming. We will definitely be back.

Ashley Hitchcock

8 months ago

I had a phenomenal experience at MAD. Food was 10/10… and the dessert was unbelievable. We got the shrimp appetizer, the steak tartare, the hamachi and the tamahawk special. All were amazing. Not to mention the egg yolk illusionary dessert. Unbelievable. Not to mention, David was an amazing server!!! Great service!

Planti Var

8 months ago

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.

Elon Lockings

9 months ago

Sophie was such an amazing server. Her personality was so upbeat and welcoming. The perfect person to help my husband I celebrate recreating our very first date at MAD five years ago. She truly enhanced our experience. The hamachi and prawns were delicious. The steak was prepared perfectly and the truffle fries were really good. The branzino on the other hand was cold and undercooked. That was quite disappointing. I'm not counting out the restaurant because my experience truly outshined one poorly made dish. just hope to have a 10/10 experience like the very first visit.

Sonya Vial

2 years ago

Great atmosphere, incredible service and excellent food!

J D

2 years ago

This restaurant is unique with glass maze inside. Good vibe to hangout with friends. Food and drink was just fine.

Alex Gonser

2 years ago

Luis is the absolute best in cocktail selection, items for the Astronaut omakase, and just awesome conversation. Loads of amazing photo opportunities of the incredible food with each offering a culinary offering to the gods! Can’t wait to come back and see what surprises Luis has for the next dining experience.

Rebecca Anne

2 years ago

Literally one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. We sat at the bar and Luis was amazing. We did the Astronaut dinner and it did not disappoint. Luis perfectly curated a menu for us. Thank you making culinary dreams come true!!

Brandon Chenault

2 years ago

A friend took us to eat here after a day at the Wings Over Houston Airshow. We were hungry and thirsty, and several of the guys remembered how excellent MAD was last year and specifically requested to dine here again. We arrived as a party of 6, at 6pm on a Saturday and were immediately seated in the garden. It was my first time, so I didn't know how really tasty it was going to be. We ordered additional multiple plates of the same dishes in some cases because they were so delicious. I didn't have any cocktails, but i did have a delicious iced coffee and a wonderful virgin mojito. The decor inside is also quite fabulous. You won't forget that bathroom hallway.

lesley Galloway

2 years ago

We loved eating here everything was perfect for our anniversary. Attentive staff. Great music. Food and cocktails were up there with some of the best we’ve ever had.

Milly P.

2 years ago

We had a reservation for outdoors (we didn’t realize this while we were making the booking) so when we got to the restaurant after few minutes of waiting they were able to sit us inside. Definitely enjoyed our food here. Exceeded my expectations. I loved the paella and all the appetizers. Definitely worth checking it out if you’re in the neighborhood.