We visited the Mad Mexican Restaurant and both had their @estrelladamm Culinary Journey Prix Fixe menu. The menu featured beautiful dishes that complimented the Estrella Damm Beer. Chef Luis Valenzuela did a wonderful job at creating the menu. Our meals included : *Tostada de atun con salsa Morita (Ahi Tuna Tostada) *Tacos campechanos con salsa verde (Pork & Beef Tacos) *Pastel Quemado de Queso (Burnt Basque Cheesecake) Each prix fixe was $55 We also purchased a Queso Funditio in addition to the menus. Everything was presented beautifully read more

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Good cocktails. Decent food, but nothing special and kinda bland. The salsa and guacamole are strong. Service is friendly, but usually gets an order or two wrong in larger groups. read more

The food and drinks are very good, but HO. LEE. SH$T. It is so expensive. Chicken mole - one leg, rice and beans - is 38!!!!! With 2 kids meals, 2 adult meals, no appetizers and two drinks each for me and my wife, the tab - with tip - was $230. It's fun, it's tasty, but your wallet will feel it. read more

Food is mediocre and extremely overpriced for what you get. Quite frankly there are better options north of the city but because they're located and Jane/Bloor they claim to be upscale. Good place to fix a craving but average food options and flavours. It's a pass for me. read more

This place could almost be considered two businesses since they have a store in the back, selling all sorts of salsas, guacamoles, bean dips, tortillas, pre-cooked meats and many others. In fact, I've been buying their products for a couple years now at the Brampton Farmer's Market and Longos. If this review were for the products alone, I'd maybe lean to a '5'. The spicy bean dip in particular is my favourite. My dine in visit the other day was my first time I made it to this location. From looking at the menu, they're a bit pricier than some other comparable places. With that said, this place also has a bit more ambience than other places too. I went with 'La Revolución' burrito. A meat lovers dream as its filled with beef brisket and chorizo - along with refried beans, avocado and cheese. It came with a small side salad and was nearly $20. The meat quality however really went a long way in justifying the price. The beef was delicious, as was the chorizo. It was also the deep-red savoury chorizo which is my favourite. Just note that it does add a bit of grease to it. I like how the burrito also seemed to be pan-fried as well, giving great texture and more savoury taste. My friend with with a couple chicken tinga tacos as was really happy with the meat quality and prep too. It looks from other reviews that people didn't necessarily have the same quality experience I did - but from what I had, I would fully recommend and return too. read more

Mad Mexican - La Revolución Burrito with hot sauces - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A local staple for the past several years, the service and room are very good. Unfortunately $25 for tacos is very overpriced, especially considering how tasteless the carnitas were. For $8 per taco you expect more than a shell, cilantro and some very dry and tasteless pulled pork. On the other hand, the nachos we ordered were great. My suggestion to management is to keep the finger foods reasonably priced and authentic to keep locals coming back. read more

A nice local restaurant for mexican food in the area. The cocktails are excellent as the flavours and alcohol were well balanced. Although the food is a bit on the pricier side, the food was overall delicious. I recommend the shrimp tacos as it had good textures and ingredients layered in. read more

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The food here is just too inconsistent. I've been many times and it tastes great one day and crap the next. But my biggest complaint is the lighting. It's soooo bright in there - no ambiance whatsoever. Who wants passerbys staring in at you when you eat? Lower the lights and add some dividers/big plants or something. It's just too exposed for my liking. Doesn't scream drop in for a drink either. I think more neighbourhood folk would go more often if it just felt more inviting in that regard, especially since there are so few pubs in the area. Have a drink and nacho special once a week and I bet you get more clientele. Re ambiance, same goes for the outdoor seating. Needs some plants to separate it from the sidewalk. Maybe even fake greenery on the street side fence to give it some privacy. read more

I was introduced to Mad Mexican roughly a year ago and I have frequented this restaurant many times after that initial visit for good reasons: 1. The people that work here are some of the nicest individuals I've had the pleasure of interacting with on many occasions 2. The food, regardless of which dishes I order, is consistently appetizing both in flavor and in presentation 3. The atmosphere is lovely in all ways ranging from how the interior looks to the music playing over their PA system -[KAHLUA CHEESECAKE] $9.00 A dense and delicious cheesecake made from cream cheese and coffee liqueuer on a graham cracker crust that is finished off with a strawberry sauce (highly recommend!!) -[CHILE RELLENO] $21.00 A poblano (large BUT non-spicy) pepper that is lightly battered and stuffed with Oaxaca cheese which is then surrounded by a tomato guajillo sauce (comes with a side of rice and oven roasted veggies) -[NACHO PLATTER] $18.00 An ENORMOUS serving of gluten-free nacho chips topped with a generous helping of cheddar/oaxaca cheese , homemade refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, and coriander (can add guac for additional $ and it's 100% worth it) I'm hoping I made it quite obvious based on how I described the dishes but you HAVE TO give this place a try if you're in the neighborhood! SCRATCH THAT, one of my friends drove from the east end of Toronto all the way to this restaurant because of how positively I described this place to him He's actually the one that told me the Chile Relleno was authentic to the food he used to have back in Mexico so naturally, I couldn't wait to try it I'm never disappointed when I come here so if you're not too sure about what to get, everything I've described is a good place to start! What looks/sounds the most like something you would try? read more

We can't escape Toronto to soak up the Mexican sun, so why not bring the authentic flavours of Mexican cuisine to your home? Mad Mexican, an adored west-end restaurant at Jane and Annette, is offering their full menu for takeout and delivery (UberEats, DoorDash and Foodora). The menu has 11 varieties of authentic tacos to choose from (including pollo tinga and barbacoa de borrego) as well as irresistible tortillas that you can dunk into pico de gallo and chunky guac, to name a few. The tacos get a little soggy if they're traveling for extended periods of time via a takeout app, so pickup is recommended if you can swing it. If you're looking to add some spice to lockdown life, consider bringing the fiesta to you...and don't forget the margaritas! read more

Mad Mexican - three different flavors of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My sisters and I lunched there today. Our server was ok, but the food was so disappointing. Will never ever go back nor recommend to any friends. Prices are high and food inferior. read more

Me and my girlfriend were craving some Tacos so came here. For the cost, I think there are better places out there. $5+ a taco is pretty high, and they do not have any specials. (-1 star for price) Food (3.5 stars): We ordered: Chicken Tinga (3 stars) - My girlfriend loved it. I thought it was missing some crunchiness. It was very flavorful, but not your typical taco. It was almost dripping out. Ensenada Style (4 stars) - We chose the white fish. It was delicious, but a bit smaller than expected. It had a great balance of flavors and texture: cold and warm, crunchy and soft, spicy and mild. For desert we decided to get Churros (4 stars). There were options for having them stuffed, or having the dipping sauce on the side, we chose sauce on the side. These were tasty and very fluffy. Service: Friendly service, got water refilled multiple times. Ambiance: Very specious space, high ceilings. Extra info: street parking (might not be available during rush hours) credit cards are accepted read more

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My go to place for amazon nachos. We always get the nachos from here and drinks. We tried another dish recently as well, can't recall the name but it was a stuffed bell pepper on a bed of rice with roasted veggies on the side and black beans. It was delicious. The customer service is always friendly, sometimes there is a long wait time so I recommend reservations. Also it important to confirm the order with the servers as sometimes there can be language barrier. This is my usual spot for nachos! read more

Mad Mexican - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had a multiple dishes to share during late lunch. There was only one server and the restaurant was half full, so service was very slow. We watched our food on the counter getting cold while the only server taking payment at the cash register and attend other tables. The melted cheese dish (Queso Fundido) came already hardened when it arrived on our table. They gladly took it back and reheated though. But overall food quality was so so. We had sirloin steak on all 3 dishes. The one in Taco was very chewy. The one came in La Revolution was good. I will probably try a different mexican restaurant next time. read more

Mad Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service was excellent! We shared their guacamole- definitely a must. Tortilla soup was flavourful, it had big chucks of pulled chicken and I'd order again. The carnita sandwich was amazing! The bun was so soft and was in a sauce, unlike any sandwich I've ever had before. The tacos were actually the most disappointing, we tried the fish, chicken and pork - none of them were overly exciting. We would NOT come here for tacos again. read more

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The food here is fine! The guacamole especially is great. However, for vegetarian options that have the same filling just in different formats (tacos, enchiladas, burrito). So not great tbh. The ambiance is hood. Probably a spot for family and friends than a date in my opinion. read more

This place was easy to get to and the market was fully stocked. I ended up grabbing three tacos to go; carnitas, pollo pibil and the fish. Hands down fish taco was the best. Awesome crunch, the slaw was very tasty and overall just an awesome taco. Second was carnitas, I'd say my least favourite of the three only because it was a little dry. I added tomatillo sauce but I think I would have faired better with a spicy sauce. Still tasty and all three tacos had LARGE portion of meat. Last was pollo pibil which was moist and quite flavourful. Solid second place taco All were served on their blue corn tortilla which was nice and chewy but not dense. All around solid place. I'm definitely coming back for fish and I'd like to try the steak taco. Tacos are between 7-9 bucks each or a trio deal Definitely check them out if you're in the area ! read more

Mad Mexican - Top to bottom: pollo, carnitas, fish - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is good, but the service is extremely slow. We ordered tacos, guacamole and corn, and we waited an abnormally long time for the tacos to arrive. I liked the fish tacos, but the other people at my table didn't like the pork or chicken tacos. There was one chef and maybe 10 guests other than us in the restaurant. At least the waiter apologized and offered us complementary churros as a consolation prize. Overall, the place is nice, the food is good, the prices are reasonable. However, the food preparation time needs to be improved, so that food comes out of the kitchen in a timely manner. read more

The food was impeccable and very authentic! If I could give them more stars I would! The restaurant was nice and pretty busy. We made reservations and were seated by the window. The service was excellent! Took about 5min for our waitress to take our drink order. I ordered a Mexican Bulldog (new favourite drink) and my husband ordered a steam whistle. The Bulldog is a Margarita with a cute little Corona bottle tipped upside down. I highly recommend it. We ordered an appetizer of guacamole and chips! It was really good and a perfect amount. For dinner we went with the fish, shrimp, and steak tacos. Food came about 10min after our drinks and appetizers. The food was sooooo good. If I had to choose the best tasting taco, I would go with the steak. Just take my word for it and try them. The portions were perfect! We came in hungry and left full. This place is gold! read more

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I've had the luxury of eating tacos from the finest restaurants, food trucks and family restaurants in California so when it comes to Mexican food, I've got a bit of a chip on my shoulder. I came to Mad Mexican with a bunch of co-workers for lunch and although we were a table of around 12 people, the staff seemed unprepared for a table that large. Our food took forever to come out and even taking orders was an ordeal. I got the 2 taco combo and ordered a shrimp and fish taco, and what I got was a chicken and fish taco. Too hungry to bother to complain, I scarfed down my lunch and proceesed to listen to my stomach grumble the rest of the time. For $13-15 I got 2 tacos which were so small and full of more lettuce than meat, they would barely make an infant full. Also you can get about the same amount of food in LA for about $3... Needless to say the food was pricey not very good and the staff took forever to sort out our orders and bills. I won't be coming back that's for sure. Seven lives in Toronto puts this place to shame! read more

Mad Mexican - About $15 worth of tacos...This was not the kids meal! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great atmosphere, excellent for group gathering, the food it's pretty awesome. My personal favourite the tacos and their MadMexican Sauces. read more

Mad Mexican - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

All I have to say is get their Nachos with some marg's and you will leave the happiest camper. Tacos are meh. Their nachos - easily the best I've ever had in the city. Insane. read more

Mad Mexican - Nachos with chorizo. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I tried Mad Mexican's tacos when I was at the Yoga and wellness show. They were selling their famous nachos and tacos. I was really hungry and in need of something gluten and dairy free, so I ordered one of each of their tacos. I tried the mushroom tacos (these were the messiest of the three), the carnitas (pork tacos) and the chicken tacos. I had them add guacamole to mine for an additional $2.00 since everyone told me they are known for their famous guacamole. The guacamole was super fresh and it went perfectly with each taco. The chicken tacos were my absolute favourite and the other two were right behind. I would definitely recommend these tacos and would definitely stop by their Jane and Bloor location if I was in the area. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a late dinner. We were initially intrigued by the nice atmosphere and aesthetic of the place. We have no complaints about the service, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. However the food was just average, we were not impressed. We had the enchiladas as an app, it was a bit too salty and the cilantro was overbearing. For mains, I had the torta. It was extremely plain- I couldn't differentiate the steak from the bread it all tasted the same... my boyfriend had the taco trio (chicken, beef and pork). He had similar complaints- dry, under seasoned and underwhelming. read more

Mad Mexican - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I really wanted to love this place since it's in my neighbourhood but after a dine-in experience a few months ago and a take out experience yesterday, I have to say I do not want to eat here again. The service was great both times however the food is below average and extremely overpriced! This place is more expensive than some of the best Mexican places in ALL of Toronto. How do you have the audacity to overcharge so much for sub par food? Especially for food that only has half the ingredients you promise. The pork in the tacos was very dry, especially at $6.30 for ONE taco! This place is definitely taking advantage of the fact that they are the only Mexican restaurant in the area. Nacho platter was also a huge disappointment at $18! It was mostly just over salted nachos with tiny bits of tomato and garnish. No avocado or beans--not a single piece. Sea bass fillet at $26 was so overcooked that I couldn't chew past the skin. I will definitely not be recommending this place and look elsewhere if you want decent Mexican food. read more

Mad Mexican - Nacho platter $18 came without the promised beans or avocado and had very little of any other toppings. Also way too salty. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pro : - good margaritas ( not great ) - good selection of salsa / sauces - nice atmosphere/ decor - good selection of food - average price menu Con: - beyond slow service - 2 /10 meals forgotten in a large party of 10 - took over 1 hour for people to get meals at various times - half the table was finished before the other half was served. - 1 meal was wrong - server was too busy and distracted to manage our table, no drink refills or follow up on order - manager was to unapologetic to care that one meal was forgotten all together - no compensation - 18% tip added to 1 out of 3 bills - wtf? - food was decent but not over the top So the cons definitely outweigh the pro's on this one - and it's too bad as the staff looks like they are working hard - but it really comes down to poor management skills here ! They don't prioritize their skip the dishes orders over their sitting paying customers, they can't manage their orders in general - they randomly choose what gets made when. I also find the lack of compassion for customer retention pretty sad, but I guess when you cater to a bunch of over polite Canadians who say thank you after a horrible meal, you don't really need to change ! I'll be searching out other Mexican food for the next meal! read more

I moved recently to this neighbourhood and wandered down the street to what is now my new favourite restaurant in a long time! The food was AUTHENTIC and flavourful - ambiance and 'feel' of the restaurant was amazing! EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER that we encountered (host/bartender/four servers) were joyous and fun. They had great suggestions this being our first time! from mild for the soft palate and el caliente for the more seasoned Mexican food fan - everything was delicious and we even used our finger to clean up the guacamole bowl!! Very reasonable prices. The music level was perfect. It was a real team effort - dirty dishes did not stay on our table for long - no hard sells - no rushing us in and out. I cannot say enough great things about this place!! Please support this venue and support the great people and the food they obviously lovingly create!! If I could give it more than five stars I would!! WRL read more

Mad Mexican - Amazing atmosphere and the kindest staff I've experienced in a long time!! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had a really nice experience at Mad Mexican. We came for some appetizers and beer. The service was great and really easy going. We order the chips and salsa. We didn't indicate any preference for the salsa and we loved the three that were chosen for us. Then we ordered the chicken flautas ..... YUMMY! finally we ordered Churros and those were a nice ending to the evening. I would love to come back and try a dinner and be better able to review the food. Loved the atmosphere and it was a great night. read more

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This review is simply for their Mad Mexican guacamole that they sell through Loblaws grocery stores. I give it 4.5 stars. It's very fresh, very tasty, and has more than a hint of lime juice (which also helps keep it from turning brown too quickly after being opened.) The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because it's pricier than all the other guacamoles at the grocery store. Having said that, it's the best I've had. read more

Food was great, service was poor as it was last time we came here. The waitress missed out part of our order and had to be chased, then I asked for hot sauce and she went off talking with someone else without getting it. Finally when the bill came the minimum tip was 18% - I don't think so. read more

Went here the other day because my uncle lives nearby. They were able to accommodate our group of 10, but this was probably the only positive. We ordered and the first thing to come out was the street corn, which was poor. None of us were able to finish as this corn definitely did not taste how it should, no hint of lime and the cheese was tasteless. Our tacos came, and they were just not great. They lacked the real flavor Mexican food is known for, it tasted somewhat white washed. The other food we got was also rather tasteless. They should be more authentic and keep to their roots, I thought it was too modified and subsequently not great. Probably will not go again read more

Mad Mexican - 10 tacos special! - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This restaurant is putting in the effort and it shows. Nice space. Big and open. Unfussy and a bit rustic but very clean. I love the mural on the north wall. Our server Celia was very nice and very knowledgeable. She really took her time with the specials and telling us what she recommended from the menu. I had the chille relleno poblano. It was so good. Firstly, it was absolutely bursting with cheese and smothered in a gorgeous thick tomato sauce. What really surprised me were all the fresh vegetables with it. Perfectly cooked. Not mushy. Amazing. It came with rice and black beans. Highly recommend. My husband had the steak tacos. I didn't try them but they smelled amazing. He loved them. Thanks MM. we will be back soon! read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've encountered in Canada! 10/10 would recommend!!!!!! Really rustic and modern interior decor. Great bar too. The owners did a beautiful job with the wall paintings, portraying lots of Mexican pride and history. Beautiful! Service was perfect: very friendly, attentive, and informative. The food was fantastic. Nachos are a MUST. We ordered them as an app, and my father re-ordered them as his entree.. (THAT good!!!! Lol) Pro tip: Add steak and Guac. Amazing! Drinks are reasonably priced. The corona/margarita combo is definitely worth trying!!! Super good price too. Leaves you wanting a vacation to Mexico! You can mix a match tacos I ordered a Chicken Tinga taco, NY strip loin taco, and Pork Carnitas taco. (Add cheese) Chicken tinga was okaaaay.. wouldn't order again! But My favourite was hands down the NY and the carnitas -- both VERY good! Been looking for a good Mexican spot! So glad I found it read more

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Would like to give Mad Mexican 5 stars as the food was tasty but unfortunately the service was very poor. We arrived at 6:45 and I don't think our food was delivered to the table until 8 pm. It was a Monday night and the place was less than a third full so delay wasn't due to business. Luckily when the food arrived it was tasty so made up in part for the wait. We tried a variety of tacos and all were good. The portions aren't big so for dinner it is advisable to order at least 3 if not 4 tacos. Dessert did arrive quickly and the churros were hot. The tres leche cake looked scrumptious and was good but the churros were better. read more

Mad Mexican - Tres Leche Cake - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Just left mad Mexican and there was NO SOAP to wash our hands. DISGUSTING! When I brought it to their attention - the waiters response was we are and have been too busy to go buy any. Another waiter said there's problems with their distributors. Both excuses were horrible to give. Put hand sanitizer or something there. Or go to the store. I'm sure this was against some sort of violation! read more

Visited this restaurant last month to try it out before I ordered from here from their catering menu. The waiter was pleasant but not very knowledgeable. Didn't tell us the special of the day. We had to hear it from the table next to us. We started with chips and Guacamole. The chips landed on our table containing all the bits, small broken pieces. Firstly, why would the kitchen send this out and secondly, as a server you should of noticed it as well. The street corn was tasteless. They should grill the corn before serving it. The tacos were just ok. Needless to say, it was a no for catering the party. Very disappointing. read more

Mixed feeling but overall it was good. Appetizers were tasty and quick, we ordered the Sweet Corn and Jalapeno Bars. Moving onto the main course, I was highly disappointed with my tacos: Carnitas (pork) , Ensenada (fish) and Yucatecan (chicken). The chicken and pork were all overcook, all the protein wasn't seasoned at all and the portions were pretty small. It also took a very long time for the tacos to be made, around 20 minutes. Lastly for dessert I ordered the Flan Napolitano and it was very tasty. It was a pretty small portion for $5, but it was delicious. Had a hint of gingerbread to it, don't know if that was intentional or not. Our waiter Mike was very kind and down to earth, I would give the atmosphere a thumbs up. read more

Mad Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is a personal favourite when it comes to getting tacos. Portions are good, the selection of beers is great and the service is fast read more

Mad Mexican - Steak, carnitas and cochinita tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This used to be our "Special Place". Expensive, but the food was outstanding so we kept it for celebrations. Tried it last night and I think they've changed kitchens. The packaging was totally different. Gone were the incredible homemade chips replaced by store-bought bland chips. Everything we ordered was a disappointment - bland, greasy. The Burrito was not great and came with 6 baby spinach leaves, 3 slivers of red pepper and a bland watery dressing. It was a $160 bill and Taco Bell would have been better. Sad to see a once-great place decline. read more

Great to-the-point tacos! I got the chicken tinga. Portion was excellent. Not this two-bite taco size you see at some of these other Taco joints that people Rave about and you end up spending hoards of cash to get full. The chicken was excellent quality and the seasoning on it was also excellent and you get three toppings on the side that you can add further (salsa/pico, salsa verde and the third thing I wasn't quite sure but I think it was refried beans). Most importantly the tacos or not greasy they were not in any way salty. They felt very healthy and I did not have an upset stomach after like I have other Taco joints. I'm making my way through the taco joints in the city but I can certainly say I prefer them over some of these popular places like grand electric. I just want a traditional to the point taco. Also 4.5 star because I did take out not dine in so I can't comment on The Full Experience but the restaurant was bustling when I went in on a Tuesday evening to pick up dinner and the food was ready fairly quickly Thanks! read more