I read aother reviewer say, "I sat there thinking the lowest is 2 stars", because the décor is fantastic. A top-notch environment. Waitress Cassi was great even when busy. But the problem is the food is not like any Mexican I've had in México, Texas, New York, Chicago, AZ or assorted Mexicantowns. I've discussed with some locals her that the draw is the margaritas. My "super spicy" burrito was garbage. Where was the 50 cents of super spicy sauce? Pitting Chipotle's burrito against these burritos would be a bloodbath comparison. I asked Cassi where the cheese was an she said it melted. I'll upload a pic - I'm telling you I don't think there was one bit of cheese on that thing! Unmarinated garbage chicken, no flavor, no super spicy. Bland tomato salsa. I'm gonna return and have margaritas and try to rate higher because my burrito was garbage. The service and décor very good. read more

Mad Mex - Monroeville - Spicy burrito, not spicy at all. I asked where the cheese was and was told it melted, I forensically investigated: no cheese. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

I can't believe how many Mexican and tex mex places there are right in the Monroeville area. That being said, I'm very glad Mad Mex is there! I wasn't sure what to expect as I was told it is "different" and that was a very accurate assessment. The menu has many of the typical mexican items, but most are featured with a fun twist. I love that there are a variety of salsas and dips to choose from. My favorite is the pineapple habenero. It is sweet put really packs a punch. The chips are great, but my favorite appetizer is the tofu. It was perfectly flavored and the peanuts provided a nice added texture to the dish. The portions are huge and tasty. Fresh (and when possible, local) ingredients are used. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This place has a great atmosphere on a Friday night. Love the decorations and overall vibe this place gives you. When you arrive and there's a wait, you give them your name and number and you'll be texted when they can seat you. There aren't any menus online but they have a bunch of options between tacos, fajitas, salads, soups etc. you get the point. The Tex mex restaurant is definitely one of the better Mexicans inspired cuisine chains I've been to. I'd definitely go check this place out. $14 for pork tacos, and you get three of them. Prices are moderate. Again, it's a fun place and I would 100% recommend. read more

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Best chicken wings ever! I love the southwest rib with their hottest rub on the side. It was soooo good!

Great service and food is consistently good...I typically order from the Oakland and Shadyside locations

Although busy for a Sunday night, our service was on the much slower side. I believe there may not have been enough staff present to support the number of people. I ordered the fajitas which were good and my husband got the gobblerito which as always was delicious. The parking is close by as it is in a strip mall, the entrance is through the patio which seems odd. The patio seems like it would be great for the summertime. read more

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Delicious food and drinks. Great service every time I've been there. Service is always prompt especially with to-go orders, and they have been conscientious to any changes to meals with good attention to detail. read more

The burritos here are ALWAYS great and, if you get the chance, hit up Mad Mex around October-November when they are serving the infamous "Gobblerito," a Thanksgiving-themed burrito full of turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, and stuffing. Chips and salsa must be ordered a la carte versus being provided to all tables. It's fairly dark inside the restaurant but the covered patio area is brighter. The bar is large and there's a fair amount of seating around it. Waits can get pretty long for a table during peak times so plan accordingly. read more

This is what you would expect from a mad mex. I go here for affordable margaritas. Their happy hour is a good deal and quite enjoyable when the bar is open. I've been here once since covid and everything was in good shape. My go to is the chimichangas. I liked their fish taco but it is not on the current smaller menu. I'll enjoy coming back for happy hours at the bar. read more

I'm used to the Mad Mex in Columbus when I went to OSU so this one isn't quite as nice. It's always super crowded whenever I go and the service is very inconsistent. There are some really nice servers and some really awful managers who can't answer any question I have. Food tastes pretty good and the wings are my fave. Drinks are kind of pricey though for a casual sit down. read more

I thought this place was just ok. I was really excited to go here because I like fusion restaurants but it just did not live up to my expectation. I got a chicken burrito. The chicken tasted off/burnt to me and I eventually stopped eating it and had to take the burrito apart just eat around the chicken. The portions here are huge which is nice if you want a meal later. I did, however, really like the thai curry chowder I got with my meal. It was a little spicy but very tasty. I wish I had just gotten a bowl of that instead. I may come here again and try something different. read more

It's COVID-19 it's the third day of the green day opening! I've been cooking over three months! Every Friday night and every Saturday night my husband and I like to go out and take a break from home cooking. Tonight on Sunday the seventh day of June, we decided to venture out & go to our neighborhood Mad Mex. I was pleasantly surprised because I spoke to the Manager Jamie and I was very happy with my service and my meal! She acquired us from sitting outside to the secondary interior because it was very cold and windy! She moved us inside where it used to be the outside because they improved their facility , so it was just my husband and I & I got the most wonderful meal! Mad Mex bowl with shrimp and chicken ,excellent! I appreciated the concern of everything she & our server did to make our first meal special & want to return for another wonderful meal! I'm so tired of staying @ home & I couldn't ask for anything nicer from the manager & the server!! They went ALL OUT !!! THEY MADE OUR FIRST NIGHT AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL! I give these people ACCOLADES!!!!!!! read more

Went out for drinks and apps with a couple friends to catch up. I ordered the fruit of the day frozen Margarita. The waitress brought it to the table and told basically informed me I was going to be disappointed because it really wasn't frozen. Why wouldn't you ask me that prior to bringing it out? Anyway trying to not cause waves I accept it and didn't have her take it back. I ordered the pepita hummus as a app witch is suppose to be served with flat bread and it came with tortilla chips instead. The other app was the fun guy tacquitos which were really good. The topper of the evening was when the waitress gave my credit card and bill back to another table. Thankfully I found the customer with my card and we swapped. It was still a decent time and I still enjoyed my food however I probably won't be eager to choose mad mex as my next girls night destination. read more

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Always a reliable dining experience. The wait staff at this location is always friendly. The price is right during happy hour for half off drafts and wings. Otherwise I feel it can get a little bit pricey. Will never skip the Jersey chips. The new bowls are a great addition to the menu. The mad mex bowl and corn bowls were both very enjoyable. read more

I feel really bad having to write such a mediocre review, because it has nothing to do with the food and there is only a minor likelihood that I would experience the same thing twice. The salad I got for lunch was just okay and the price was appropriate for what I received. However, I didn't finish it. Mainly due to the greater atmosphere. Two problems with this last visit: (1) The cleanliness of the waitstaff. My waitress was covered in cat hair. And it tainted the rest of my experience. (2) Beware sitting outside near the plants. On a summer day, I decided to wear shorts and sandals. We were sat near a table with a plant on the opposite side of the divider. The plant attracted bugs which bit my feet. They didn't exist table-level or get near the food, but it was still a major turnoff to have to sit and fidget in my seat because I was being bitten. By the time it was truly bothersome, I had almost completed what I was going to eat and just asked for a check. Again - I'm sure sitting inside or having a different waitress would have been a much more positive experience, but alas, this time the bad karma just kept coming. read more

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One of the best place I have eaten at in Pittsburgh! James, the manager, is absolutely amazing! I appreciate your customer service and the way you went above and beyond for my party and I! Chanel, thanks for your service. One of the best waitresses! read more

Literally leaving my used to be Favorite place .. this experience was HORRIBLE.. the marg was SOUR AS EVER and even after several complaints.. the bartender could care less ( a couple got up and left)... I asked for a comment card and I was told that e don't forget are comments during Covid..I laughed ... but you taking tips though!! I have gone to MADD MEX for over 17 years ... not EVER AGAIN.. @ Monroeville location..poor service... HORRIBLE DRINKS... all around PATHETIC EXPERIENCE read more

Great service, delicious food!! Cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious! We waited maybe 10 minutes for everything to come out and it was sizzling hot and so good!! read more

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Great happy hour! Wings and beverages are 1/2 off. Great election of draughts! Service is very good also read more

Had a nice birthday party. I know it's hard with the Covid, but our server was excellent. Had people come and go so the seating would be ok! Food food at a great value. read more

Food is excellent an service is excellent. Love Mexican food an the food has so much flavor an they have vegetarian options which is a huge plus read more

Big Burrito Group. I had to give one star in order to write this review. I would give zero stars if I could. My boyfriend and I PAID to eat at this establishment on Sunday. We were excited to come back! Due to COVID we haven't been in frequently, but have been fans of your food and were excited to come in! We ordered the pick 3 with chips and the dips to start (4 out of 10, passable). We also ordered wings - and the menu touted "jumbo wings" with your choice of style. We asked for the Southwestern style (and hot sauce on the side.) 7 tiny wings for 10 dollars. We received 5 flats and 2 drumsticks () I took a picture of the drumstick chopped in half. When we mentioned it to the waiter he said "yeah, when I picked it up the kitchen I wondered what that was". .. The waiter was sympathizing with us about the lack of quality in the food. The chicken skin was mummified- obviously deep fried/pre-cooked and reheated. It was only later that we realized there was no seasoning on the wings. No "southwest" - nothing. Also to mention - we'd asked if they can grill the wings (which is a request that's been standard practice in the past), and were told that "due to COVID we can't put chicken on the grill". (Lol - how do you make your grilled chicken salad?). And what does that have to do with COVID? Sadly we won't be back. To choose to come out and spend $35 on dip and chips and wings ... please pick up your game. We were so happy to be able to come out to restaurants again! It was truly disappointing. read more

Wing-O-Rito is delicious every time! I wish they'd keep the gobbleritos all year round. Still great food and service every time!

My wife and I stopped out for happy hour today after a long day at work. Mad Mex has the best happy hour in town. I love their margaritas! We also love their Fajita burritos! We both had their steak fajita burritos done medium rare, they were nice and juicy plenty of black beans and sour cream. All their food is good! I'm already planning on our next visit for a steak fajita and a side of grilled shrimp. Mad Mex is a nice place to meet people also. We ran into some old friends there and end up talking for a good hour or so after dinner. The service there is great! Always a smiling face and friendly service. Did I mention the best happy hour Monroeville? Monday through Friday 430 to 6:30 PM Half of beers, crazy good margaritas and delicious wings! read more

Quality was not good, wings were not cooked, totally bloody. Fajita was ok but didn't taste Mexican for me.

Loved seeing so many vegan options. Food was delicious & service was excellent! Our party ordered Vegetable Enchiladas, Avodilla (vegan quesadilla), Tofu Wrapture (BBQ wrap), salad with tofu, and an appetizer of fried marinated cubed tofu. All was excellent! read more

I love this Mad Mex location, my only complain is that I wish it was bigger! The service is always very friendly, and the food is great. Mad Mex has a great selection of beers, and the happy hour specials make it even better. The outdoor seating section is a little chilly in the winter, but nothing too terrible. read more

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I usually get the bowls here as takeout or delivery. Between those and the queso, you can't go wrong.

My wife and I recently dined at Mad Mex in Monroeville for the 1st time. My wife had the vegetable bowl with chicken and I had the gobblerito - both were very good. Drinks and service were great and the prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be going back soon. read more

Horrible service. If you cannot remember orders write them down. Ordered an iced tea never got it. Ordered chips and salsa never got it. Order a dance marathon burrito got a kristys big sister red velvet burrito instead which tasted like propane. read more

First time coming to a Mad Mex restaurant and loved the food! Service was fast and portions were big!

Honestly if I could give it no stars I would. First off this restaurant is not owned by any Latino person and it's evident. The food is straight up Tex-Mex but not even in a good way. It lacked flavored in many ways from the food to the drinks. I had a strawberry margarita that tasted like water and tequila no flavor whatsoever. I had the plain old chicken nachos and the chicken was tough and chewy and y'all the damn cheese tasted like velveeta cheese. Do yourself a favor and just go toTaco Bell. read more

A vegan's dream mexican restaurant! We had the tofu tacos and vegan chorizo quesadilla - I'd post pics but we scarfed them down too quickly! Huge servings. Lots of options for vegans. Highly recommend. read more

I do enjoy the unique feel to the restaurant. The gobblerito is one of the most unique burritos I have ever tried. Everything I've ever had there is been pretty fresh. Sometimes the things they have on the menu in my opinion do not go together as well as well as others, but in that case make sure that you try something that sounds like you are comfortable with it. Of the ones that I've gone to this one seems to be the best overall food quality and the way the staff is run. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Had the spicy burrito and the hippie quesadilla. Everything was great and our server Anna was fantastic. Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

$3 happy hour margaritas = I'm automatically a fan. This visit was mostly to grab drinks as a birthday celebration, so I didn't really get the full experience. I'm a sucker for a good margarita, though, and they're not easy to find. I ordered a strawberry margarita on the rock and was very happy with the it-- it was mixed well with decent tequila and the strawberry part wasn't cloyingly sweet. As a bonus, it turned out to be half-price, which is always a pleasant surprise. The birthday girl's shrimp fajitas looked excellent. I just had taquitos because margaritas on an empty stomach is a bad plan, and they were good-- I just tried the black bean and potato version, but it seemed promising for the rest of the menu. Mad Mex is a bit of a drive for me, but I'd definitely be open to making a repeat visit and trying more of the menu. read more

Wow.. why have I been living in Pittsburgh my whole life and never ventured to Mad Mex. All my college peers would always talk about it in Oakland, but I just never went, and some of my friend have even talked about it as a great bar and food spot, but once again I just never went. I am an idiot because I have been majorly missing out. Mad Mex is not just another Mexican restaurant; it is much, much more. It is an awesome drinking spot, with great American bar food, like wings and even fried tofu. Please do not turn your nose up to the thought of actually liking tofu. I do not know what it tastes like out of a box/can/or whatever, but when it is dipped in hot oil and soaked in peanuts and sweet soy sauce, it is heavenly. Their dips and salsa are also fantastic, and I was happily surprised when I learned that they were willing to refill not only the chips, but also the paid-for salsa. I had to try out these wings that I have heard some pretty great things about. Yes, it is a Mexican based cuisine restaurant, but they do have some banging wings. The sauces are not your usual hot, garlic, and BBQ. No, the sauces are spun with delicious ingredients. I had to go with the Southwestern, which was made with olive oil, garlic, and cilantro. They were fantastic. Not to mention, if you go during their happy hour, 4:30-6:30, they are half off! I can't wait to go back, and for anyone who wants to get me one of those delicious margaritas to celebrate my 21st, we only have 78 more days. I'll meet you at the bar. read more

Chicken nachos. Ecstatically satisfying and addicting. Seriously, I am marrying them. Half price pints at happy hour - yay I had Young's chocolate stout. A decor so interesting it's not worthy of the "suburban chain Tex Mex" place moniker in which it is housed. Cool! Taken by a date. Made a date to return! 500th review for me - this was a special evening so it's got the crown! read more

The decor was the best thing about this place as food wasn't even average and service was below average. Server walked by and looked at my empty drink walk by and I had to ask for a refill. The chicken burrito had a small palm full of meat. The guacamole was 3 tablespoons for $1.50. Chips were thick and cold and the hot sauce was just tomatoes and jalapeño. Tortilla soup was just plain chicken soup spiced up a little with no veggies. Last visit for me. read more

I've only had food from the Mad Mex in Shadyside and the Mad Mex in Oakland, but this one is a bit easier to get to from my location, so we hit it up. The first thing I noticed was that everyone was crowded into one area of the restaurant - the bar. I thought this was the entire restaurant, but when I went to the bathroom I noticed that the entire back end of the place was empty. What? I don't want to sit by belligerent and sweaty drunks if I can avoid it, so I'm not sure why my boyfriend and I were crammed uncomfortably up front with everyone else. Complains aside, I ordered a Big Azz Margarita in strawberry mango flavor at the recommendation of my boyfriend and the server. It was 22 ounces for $7, which is a helluva deal in my humble opinion. I think I underestimated the potency of a sugary margarita on an empty stomach. I thought I wanted a second one, but my boyfriend kindly suggested that I hold off. I'm glad I did, because shortly after that I felt the wave of nausea and drunkenness. In all fairness, the nausea wasn't brought on by poor drink-making skills or a sub-par product. I had my gallbladder removed last year, and strong alcohol is generally not appreciated by my body. Storytelling aside, I can't remember what my boyfriend ordered, but I ordered a plate of nachos. I know nachos are typically MASSIVE PORTIONS in restaurants, but nothing could have prepared me for the intensity of THESE nachos. And I stupidly requested extra-sour cream. When the nachos were placed before me, I'm pretty sure I made a ridiculous and contorted face. Where should I begin? Where do these things end? Should I share them? It smells really good, omg, I can eat all of these. Wait. No. I can't do that. I definitely can't do that. But they're so good! At the end of our meal, I still had over half of my nachos left, and I packed them up for home. I love Mad Mex, but this location doesn't appeal to me as much. They do seem to have a few variances on the menu for vegetarians though, and I can appreciate that. I'll probably go to the Shadyside or Oakland locations in the future, but that's just neighborhood bias. read more