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    Mad Mac

    3.8 (105 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Birria Mac n Cheese.

    Birria Mac n Cheese. 12/10. It's not your traditional creamy velveeta/kraft ooey-gooey mushy type mac, so i can see how it wouldn't be up someone's alley. But if you like "al dente," and a more authentic cheese-taste, you'll probably be obsessed just like i currently am. The birria meat alone was fantastic and very bold in flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly and the restaurant itself looked cleaner than a hospital. It reminded me of the front lobby of a car dealership and I questioned whether they were in business because of just how clean it looked. The second i walked through door i was greeted with a warm introduction, and great hospitality. Would definitely recommend a visit to Mad Mac!

    Leah M.

    Ok... it's super simple and it's pretty darn tasty! Noodles cooked just right (not soggy at all) hot & creamy cheese... what else do you need with mac n cheese?! Well, in case you want more they have crispy jalepenos, bread crumbs and hotsauces etc. Gluten free noodle option too! For what it is great! I'm a lover of veggies & fresh stuff and don't really find that here ..but if you want hot, melty cheese & stick to your ribs pasta.. this is the place!

    Calavera Mac - yum!!
    Jenn C.

    Exactly what comfort food should be! Creamy cheesy pasta. I got the Calavera Mac, which is their mac and cheese with chicken thighs (much better than chicken breast!), and pico de gallo. Very fresh and only a hint of spiciness to help cut some of that richness. Simple menu and the listed prices include sales tax. I love nice round amounts when it comes to the bill. Today they had listed two additional specials. And their drink menu looks perfect to try out on a warmer day. Service was friendly and my order came out quick. I got it to go, but will consider eating there the next time I go. And yes, there will be a next time. Love the location and what they've done to the space.The Boise Spectrum needs more places like this.

    Jonathan C.

    I think the base mac recipe is pretty good. But odd toppings in certain ways. My friend and I got 2 different choices so that we could try out the different options. What you get is the base mac with the ordered topping plopped on top. Maybe to some people this is fantastic, a mix it yourself kind of deal! To me this was kind of lazy. I want ooy gooy mac with dynamic flavors throughout and now that I know what the toppings are really all about I might just get the mac solo. Not worth what I paid in my opinion.

    Taco mac
    Marshall M.

    We came here for lunch today and I thought mad mac was ok. We order the taco mac and it was good not great. The taco mac has mac and cheese topped with carne asada and chimichurri sauce. The mac and cheese is ok but to soupy for my taste. The carne and chimichurri sauce was good but reminded me of Hamburger Helper. Overall, it was good but not great mac and cheese but I personally like a more creamy but firm mac and cheese.

    UncleBill S.

    Got pulled pork Mac n Cheese. It was fit to eat. Was impressed with the serving size! I don't think I'd drive across town to get it but was satisfied. Someone else reviewed that the Mac was kinda bland, I have to agree: I expected more flavor... *Lost a star by not being able to provide a physical receipt*

    Taco Mac
    Nina C.

    Meh. I had been meaning to try this place for awhile and found myself next to it right after an article about mac and cheese came out in the Statesman. Mad Mac made the cut on their list, so I pulled the trigger. I got one of the specials: Taco Mac -- it had carne and salsa on top. For me, it's just not my style of mac and cheese. I like a baked, firmer mac. This mac was a little thinner and looser than I like. The carne was fine -- average taste, nothing out of this world. It was like mall carne asada. Overall, there was nothing wrong with this place, it just didn't do much for me. I feel like there were some missed opportunities: where was the Chili Mac? The Potato Mac? Their sauce is like a thin au gratin so potatoes would have gone great. They could also be super avant-garde fusion -- where's the Curry Mac? Thai Mac? They could def. play with it and take it up a notch.

    Burger AND spinach artichoke. No regrets. Delicious.
    Jazmin A.

    Looking through the photos, the burgur and spinach artichoke spoke to me. But what could i do? Get both? Yes. They put both toppings on for me. No regrets. P.s. i couldnt finish it all in one sitting.(Good thing)

    Kaci C.

    While the idea is a good one, who doesn't love Mac n cheese? The execution from my perspective failed. The Mac isn't as tasty as what I would get from a box and the toppings while plentiful, far out weighed the Mac in proportion and taste. Toppings =delicious, Mac = so so. Location is central and if you're out to see a movie it's in a good spot. The Italian soda inspired drinks do sound interesting and I would be willing to give them a try next time I'm at the theater. The seating while spacious is exceptionally cold this time of year. I look forward to seeing if they improve and can maintain the current level of excitement in a few months. I was also disappointed with the poor sustainability of the beverage cups and Chinese food take away containers. While convenient, they seem extremely wasteful. I didn't realize places still served in styrofoam, it makes me sad for our planet.

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    Best Mac and cheese in town! Love the fried jalapenos. We were sorry to see the restaurant close.

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