Luchador is good not great! The margs and elote dip were wonderful. Tacos were mid, nothing amazing. If you can sit outside I would highly recommend. Service was great and pretty fast! read more

Luchador Madison - Elote dip - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Came during the end of happy hour on a Friday, was seated at the bar quickly. The place was packed for 5pm on a Friday. The bartender was really nice and let me order 2 beers and tacos before the happy hour ended. The beer on tap was cold and refreshing. But the chicken fajita taco I got was pretty subpar. The chicken was dry, and there was no salsa, so it was hard to eat. read more

The thing is.... food? Amazing. The fish tacos are my go to and the pork is great!!! The service? AWFUL. If you wanna watch your waitress sit and yap behind the bar with all the other girls who work there then this is the place for you lol. No napkins, no silverware, no drink refill, etc. It's unfortunate cause the place is cute and has nice outdoor seating. Hopefully y'all have a different experience. read more

Luchador Madison - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

First time at chador and some things were great, others just meh. The service was awesome. The hostess was kind and for us seated right away even though it was crowded. Our server was also attentive but not hovering which was really great. It was happy hour and I LOVE that they have specials for both food and drinks. I had a prickly pear margarita that was great. I also got a chicken tikka masala taco, a grilled shrimp taco and a General Tso's chicken taco and they were just alright. I like the idea of experimental confusion tacos but the chicken was not hot and the flavors were not strong enough. The general vibe of the restaurant was cool. It was super crowded but there was decent music playing on the speakers and funky art on the walls. Overall I'd still recommend. But the tacos could use some work. Oh, the queso and tortilla chips were excellent though. I never get queso because it's not my fave but I demolished this one. Definitely get it. That will bump my review up from 3 to 4 stars. read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. I was not expecting the food to surprise and delight me as much as it did. I got a Gyro Taco (my personal favorite), a Buffalo Chicken Taco, and a Crispy Fish Taco (second place). Our waiter was great. The place is decorated in a very bright, lively way. We came after the football game and the energy in there was perfect. It was extremely busy though, so be prepared if you go on a weekend evening. read more

Luchador Madison - Gyro Taco, Buffalo Chicken Taco, Crispy Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Cool atmosphere, pretty average tacos and bortitos, solid margs! Staff was super courteous. I got the chorizo burritos. It was pretty solid, nothing crazy special. The chorizo was yummy, but everything was pretty average The tacos my friend got had this great yummy orange sauce on top. Pretty reminiscent of that stuff they put in the quesadillas at Taco Bell. We got house margs and ya really can't go wrong with a marg! TLDR: not the bestest, but it's a solid place for a taco and a drink read more

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Overall service was terrible. The food was alright but our hostess told us it was a 10 minute wait and we waited over an hour later. The severs all young and careless unless you wave your arm . We finally got our meal and wasn't offered a f napkins, silverware, or anything at our table until our meals were finished. We kindly brought the issue to our server and she said sorry and said the "caddy" was gone but never made an effort to bring anything over. The bartenders/servers sit on their phones and never tend to any tables. Wouldn't not recommend to anyone. read more

I have been here twice now for lunch and loved it both times!! Love the cool vibe and decor of this place. Great for groups. Nice selections on the menu and the food arrives quickly. Staff is courteous and is able to easily split checks. The red and green salsa is delicious and they keep the chips coming. I love their chicken bowl, it is so tasty and fresh. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite or for a fun night on State St. read more

Luchador Madison - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My friend loves tacos and I love tequila & beer. This place has all our favorite elements. As soon as we walked in we were greeted, the staff seemed nice. We sat at a table across from the bar and perused the menu. The place had a cool vibe with fun eclectic paintings and club music in the background. I liked that back wall of the bar as it had a nice selection of tequilas to choose from. I actually couldn't read the tequila menu as it was all in tiny print, so looking at the backwall was easier. I was recommended by the bartender to try a reposado tequila from a brand named, "Siempre" - I sampled it and it was good. My friend ordered her tacos and said they were good. There were 3 different tacos and one tasted better than the others so she ordered another one but it didn't look like the before. She asked the waitress to take it back and have it remade. It still didn't like the original but she ate it anyways. We discovered there were some gambling games the like the Milk tabs (we win $10), a video poker game, and a slot machine. Being from Las Vegas, my friend had a bit of fun trying the games out. Overall, the place is nice, the staff was friendly, it seems the food is pretty good too. Maybe you'll find yourself here, I hope you have a great experience! Njoy! read more

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My friends and I each got two tacos. Out of the total of the six tacos we ordered, only one of them was correct and we had to wait 20 minutes for the correct tacos to be brought to us. We needed to ask five times for a Diet Coke. The only thing that was brought promptly was the water. They ran out of guac at 5:30 pm. the waitress automatically added a 20% tip despite the fact that she did not deserve it. Once correct, the tacos were pretty decent and the margaritas were strong. read more

Overall, my experience here was good. The chorizo in their burrito had an excellent blend of spices, although spicy fans should be warned the chorizo is super mild as far as the actual heat goes. The chips and verde salsa were also very solid, and the beer selection was acceptable. At the time I am writing this, Madison is under a COVID mask mandate and my server never had a mask on during the time I was there. While the service itself was fine, his flaunting of the mask mandate was distressing. read more

Luchador is a Mexican taqueria located on state st. They offer a bar as well as table service. It's is a little bit modern with a younger crowd primarily made of college students. While I didn't try their food, they had amazing frozen margaritas. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quality frozen margarita. read more

Luchador Madison - Miami margarita (not frozen) - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I absolutely love this place! Their chips and red salsa are some of the best. I also love their carnitas burrito smothered in queso. The meat is tender and the burrito itself has a ton of flavor. The bartender there is the best! He gives great service and always remembers my wife and I when we go in. The location is great! They offer indoor and outdoor seating right on State Street. We love sitting outside or right at the bar. The decor inside is super trendy but also funny. They have luchador photos of Bucky badger and Nacho Libre. It's hilarious and really adds to the theme. For all you Wisconsin people, they even have pull tabs! I'd definitely recommend Luchador the next time you're craving Mexican food! read more

Luchador Madison - Carnitas burrito smothered on queso - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Taco and margarita heaven!! Luchador has a unique and extensive list of margaritas. Some of the margaritas they offer are rainbow, spicy, coconut, elderflower, and more! They also have several flavors they can add to house margaritas. The flavors include strawberry, prickly pear, huckleberry, raspberry, and watermelon. You can get your margaritas frozen or on the rocks. You can choose salt, sugar, or tajin for your rim. There is an entire wall filled with tons of different tequilas at the bar. They offer Don Julio, Teremana, Patron, and many more! I ordered the chicken burrito smothered in queso for dinner and it was FANTASTIC!! So flavorful and delicious! I would absolutely order it again. The other food looked delicious as well. Luchador has a really cool, modern atmosphere. There are neon signs, cool pictures, and a colorful bar. The bar has pull tabs and a few other games to play. They also have a patio for outdoor dining right on State Street. I am so thrilled this taco bar opened in Madison. It's so fun, trendy, and delicious! Not to mention a great location with fantastic service. It's a great addition to State Street and to Madison in general. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants on Madison! read more

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I'm came for a weekend trip to Madison and was trying to find somewhere to watch the Chargers game and get a good michelada. Most bars in the area were closed until later in the day and the ones that were open couldn't make micheladas. I was surprised at how empty it was. But the drinks are great. The michelada had a good spice to it. The Paloma was alright but the tequila they used made up for it. It's very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are extremely well kept compared to other bar bathrooms on State Street. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good tequila selection. read more

Luchador Madison - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Luchador Madison is a great place to go if you are a huge tequila lover & taco fan like myself!!! :) When my husband & I walked into Luchador which is located downtown Madison, WI right on State Street, I was instantly in tequila heaven as the bar has a huge selection of different types of tequila including Patron, Casimigos, & Clase Azule tequila which are some of my favorite tequilas! The atmosphere is very festive with fun neon signs, large tequila themed bar area, dining area with booths, & an outdoor seating patio option. They have a great cocktail menu with all types of different flavors of margaritas including large sharable margarita pitchers to share with friends & family! I got the rainbow frozen margarita (lime, strawberry, & huckleberry) with a Tajin rim which is all 3 flavors. You get a choice of of a traditional salt, sugar, or Tajin rim with your margaritas with Tajin being a chili lime seasoning. The margarita was absolutely delicious!!!! My husband & I ordered the fried chorizo tacos for an appetizer. My husband scarfed the tacos down quickly as they were delicious packed with seasoned chorizo & deep fried corn tortillas!!! Next, we ordered the the chorizo & garlic shrimp burritos with the option of being drenched in queso cheese for a couple dollars extra! Our burritos were good but we both noticed that our burritos were mostly stuffed with rice and beans and very little meat inside so that's mainly why I am giving 3 stars. If there was more actual meat in the burritos, the burritos would have been so much better! To us, the burritos were not worth the price point about $8-12 when it was mostly rice. Getting the option of having our burritos drenched in queso cheese made them taste alot better but be prepared to need lots of napkins! I would like to come back and see if there are some better menu options. We weren't super impressed with the burritos but we received excellent service from a really sweet attentive waitress! Overall, Luchador is a super fun place to go with all the different choices of tequila but the food itself could have been a-lot better! The drinks, the large tequila bar, & great happy hour specials were excellent and I would definitely come back because I am a huge tequila fan! Since Luchador is located very close to University of Wisconsin it seemed to be more of the college student crowd but really it is super fun for anyone who enjoys tequila!!! read more

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This place rocks- I eat tacos everywhere I go and these were fantastic..... amazing, flavor and very cool vibes, fun place and great grub

I came here with some friends for the super bowl and I had a great experience. I'd been here once before awhile back and it was great then too. The food is delicious and they frequently run specials that make it even more worthwhile. For the super bowl they had $5 snorkels, $3 traditional tacos, $5 nachos, and 50% off all drinks. The nachos were really fresh and vibrant and I tried a chicken taco which was also tasty. I shared a couple pitchers of frozen margaritas with my friends and they were delicious, especially the rainbow margarita. Above all that though, the atmosphere at Luchador is what really makes it special. The staff are friendly, the lighting is fun, the decor is colorful, and overall it just has a really welcoming and positive vibe. I would highly recommend stopping here the next time you're on State Street! read more

Luchador Madison - rainbow frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Honestly the margs are pretty bad, they all taste super artificial. Even the plain like still tasted artificial. Tacos were very mediocre, pretty restaurant though, staff was nice but it was kind of annoying watching the host just sit there on her phone. I cannot get over how they are a tequila place and they taste like jose marg mix. read more

Husband & l went to visit our daughter and had time to peruse all that State St. had to offer. Stopped into Luchador for a snack. Their house made tortilla chips were AWSOME! They put some kind of spice on it, a bit too much in my opinion, but the flavor of that spice is super good, muy bueno! The chips were very crisp and not greasy at all. The red (rojo) and green (verde) salsas were to die for! Perfect for mild and hot lovers. Very fresh. And don't get me started on their queso! Again, great flavor, perfect heat, served warm and very creamy/cheesy. Their Wall of Tequila was very impressive. It was only 2:00, so too early for me! Server was not as attentive as we'd like. Took multiple times til we got her attention. But would definitely go again. read more

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Grab a group of your friends, a couple pitchers of margaritas, and get the chips and guac/queso! Food (taco salads, burritos, tacos) is overpriced and underwhelming, but if you are hungry opt for the tacos over anything else. Burrito is mostly rice and the taco salads are mostly lettuce. Otherwise, the vibes are so much fun - big tables, good music, awesome drinks, and when it is nice out, a patio on state street with bench seating. I come often with my friends for happy hour because of its lively energy and fun staff. read more

Good place for small street tacos and drinks on state street in Madison. Friendly and attentive staff as well.

Some friends and I had some apps and tacos delivered from here recently and...we were unimpressed. Five bucks for a single bland taco that doesn't even come with salsa? My dog liked the carne asada. The only thing I liked was the tikka masala taco. But the tortillas are rubbery. Maybe we should have dined in since it sounds like the margaritas are tasty...and gotten burritos. But is it worth it? read more

So dang good ! I'm never disappointed in the restaurant! The green salsa is so spicy with so much deliciousness with the best crunchy chips! I had the chicken burrito and it's really tasty and it doesn't fall apart at first bite like a Chipotle burrito does! I love the vibe at Luchador and the staff is so welcoming, energetic and truly seem to love their jobs! The location on State Street attracts college students in addition to travelers and locals. Don't forget to enjoy a house Margarita it's really food. I really like how you are able to pay your bill roughy at the table! I highly recommend Luchador and you won't walk away hungry or disappointed! Check it out! read more

Luchador Madison - The Taco Special - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Nothing beats the frozen huckleberry margarita. The staff was friendly and efficient. We stopped by Saturday for some drinks and had a short wait time. read more

Best margs in the business! Love this place and the atmosphere. Highly recommend the rainbow frozen margarita.

The bartenders at Danny's Pub recommended we check out Luchador for Mexican food in Madison. Luchador's service was fast and the carnitas burrito was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

Good drinks & guac/chips are good but the burritos and tacos are pricy. I got the Badass Steak Burrito but I felt like I only ate half a meal. If you like Mexican American fushion bar food, this may be a good one that's close by campus if you don't want to walk to Belair read more

Our server Ayden was AMAZING. Constantly checked in on us making sure we were okay and went above and beyond in making us feel taken care of! Employee of the month right here. Give him a raise -- food was good too. read more

I loved it here. It sucked because they were understaffed for a game day but overall the food and drinks were yummy

Leigh had great customer service, very interactive and kind. We loved having her!!!! Shoutout.

Came and got margs during Happy Hour. Were told we could wait for a booth and get them we could order food. Got a booth. Asked to order food and were told that food service was discontinued "for the foreseeable future, probably the rest of the night. But you guys can hang out!" It was busy, I will give them that, but you can't just tap out for no reason and with no explanation. read more

luchador has mediocre everything (food, vibes, drinks, etc.) but has potential because of its location. but the management here SUCKS. there's one guy (usually wears a backwards hat and pen on his ear) that is literally the WORST. they refuse to let you push tables together. and will not seat more than 8 ppl per table even if there's room to do so. we sat in the restaurant with 3 other tables and they refused to serve our friends because they didn't want to "overwhelm the chef". i'd give it a 0 but that's not possible so i give it a 1. read more

Really subpar food, the staff is nice, but the manager is exceedingly rude which effectively ruined my experience.

Delicious food!!!! Ordered 3 different foods and they were all great and even warm when they were delivered. Good prices as well

My family and I entered this establishment for lunch. We had just got to Madison shortly before to visit my daughter. It was a game day, although we didn't go, and after fighting traffic, we were hungry. There were 8 of us on 9/5/21 and we were utterly shocked when they seated us and then said they would not serve us any drinks. They accused us of stumbling in when we absolutely had not! We have not all been together at once in a long time and were laughing and talking on our way in. When we approached the counter to be seated, our only exchange was that we needed a table for 8. The manager was rude and refused to serve us. We are typically respectful so we simply left and took our business somewhere more deserving and appreciative. read more

best service, amazing tacos, best chips and guac i've ever had !!!! 1000/10 recommend

the man working the front is extremely rude. he yelled at me in front of many people almost making me cry. i have never felt so attacked by an adult man and feel embarrassed for this establishment to have someone like that work. I hope he realizes that there are more things that go on in someone's life then missing a reservation and having to wait again (which my friend and i did not care about). so unacceptable read more

Terrible customer service. I placed an Uber eats order. I'd indicated my special request in the special request section and I received a call saying that they could not accommodate. Why have a special request comment box, if you won't accommodate? But that's beyond me. The worker asked if I would want to cancel the order as they could not accommodate my request and that if I so chose, I would have to handle myself with Uber Eats. I contacted Uber Eats and because my order was already accepted by the restaurant, they would not allow me to cancel. I again spoke with the manager who told me that if they were to cancel "it would make them look bad as a restaurant". Like I care? Long story short - I've worked in food service for several years and my request was not out of the realm of normal. But the most jarring aspect is the manager saying, "it would make us look bad", when the restaurant was the one who chose to refuse a request while the website makes it seem like requests are accepted. Do better. read more