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    Mad Mex - Shadyside

    3.7 (476 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    MAD MEX - SHADYSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Samantha R.

    Had a really yummy birthday meal at Mad Mex. I appreciate that the BBG offers such good rewards for birthdays and celebrations. I got the big burrito and it was so good. I love that it has steak and chicken in it. They were also able to accommodate me and put vegan cheese. The best part of the burrito is the waffle fries instead of rice. Also, happy hour is great! I got a cider for half off the normal price. Our server Kerri was great and really attentive and nice.

    Michelle S.

    The service was great. The menu changed a bit with bringing back the enchiladas but taking away the chimichangas sadly. Marqs are always on spot. Nice crowd.

    picca dippa
    Marie F.

    It's one of those spots that just gets it right with its chill atmosphere, a solid happy hour, and great staff who are attentive without being pushy (the golden ratio of service). We always kick things off with the Picca Dippa which is our go-to appetizer. It's dangerously good and somehow disappears from the table faster than we can say "pass the chips." The margaritas? on point! The beer list? Always solid. And the wings? Perfectly messy in the best way. Mad Mex has that fun, slightly offbeat vibe -- funky décor, good tunes, and prime people-watching. It's not fancy, but that's exactly why we love it. Good drinks, good wings, great staff, good times. Yes please, and thank you.

    Fajitas
    Jennifer M.

    5 of us ate here for lunch and the food was good. I was surprised that rice and beans didn't come with the fajitas and chips and salsa were ala carte. The food was fresh and everyone liked it! Cool atmosphere too. Service was good!

    Margaritas
    Katrina T.

    Good for happy hour! This is a family style restaurant with a good happy hour. They have seasonal and special flavor margs for a good deal. I got an apple cider marg and strawberry marg with a plate of southwestern wings. The wings were alright, they had a bit of crunch and were super saucy. The highlight of it was how cheap they were. The margs were like juice. The apple cider was very on point and the strawberry marg apparently is flavored with their house made strawberry syrup. There was little actual alcohol in both. Overall a good meetup spot for a chat and some food.

    Chips and guac
    Amy A.

    Great service and the happy hour deal is pretty nice. Classic Tex mex place. Dog friendly outdoor seating when the weather's nice.

    Chips & Guacamole
    Leslie H.

    Love, love, love this place. I appreciate that the Shadyside location is experimenting with new dishes while retaining the fan favorites. The roasted veggie bowl was filled with savory Brussels sprouts, crispy cauliflower, and a bunch of other flavors that made the dish amazing. The bowl was huge, too, so I got to enjoy it a second time for lunch the next day. No notes, Mad Mex. Keep doing what you're doing!

    Chicken Nachos Grande
    Jeremy B.

    5/5/25 Ate List: Chicken Nachos Grande - 7.1 Mad Mex on Cinco De Mayo. We had their loaded nachos and was pleasantly surprised. Overall was good. These chips feel like their meant or intended for nachos. They are "sturdy" and not all that light. Splitting the app between two of us was plenty. Was delicious and service was great!

    Jess N.

    Does mad Mex ever suck? To me personally - no. I enjoyed some of the late night items and the Shadyside only options, everything being great. Came out hot and fresh. The portion size is great and we had ourselves a time!

    Steak quesadilla
    Andrew S.

    For a local Mexican college hangout in Pittsburgh I have to say we were pretty happy. The steak quesadilla hit the spot and was good quality. The burrito bowl and burrito were also tasty. Appreciate the free side of sour creams with your meal :) Service was very good. I'd definitely come back.

    This is who reviewed my order.

    I placed an order through Doordash with Mad Mex Shadyside for almost $95 on Friday, 3/27/2026, which included a California Grilled Salad with steak that only arrived with the steak, NO SALAD! I had to reorder and pay another $30 due to the restaurants error. I have enjoyed Mad Mex for 25 years. I ask they improve their quality control. This happened often in the past and had a good run the past few months. I included a picture of who reviewed my order at the restaurant.

    Chris C.

    Andrew so cute. Birria tacos are not worth imo bc not that much food and goes quick. Wings are worth.

    cool mural!

    We've been coming to this restaurant for years, and the new menu has taken things to another level. We love the core menu while introducing some fresh options that feel creative without being gimmicky. Big fans of the new wraps and the san fran wings will forever be a go-to. Service has always been friendly here, and that hasn't changed. Our server walked us through the new items and gave solid recommendations. If you haven't visited since the menu update, it's worth another trip. This place continues to be one of our favorite spots in the area.

    The famous Goblirito! Soo good!

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