We visited Madera's for the first time recently and overall had a great first impression. The server was attentive when needed but didn't hover or rush us. For drinks, my husband and our friends tried some of the margaritas from their large and unique margaritas menu, as well as their hibiscus agua fresca. All of the drinks were very pretty and it seemed like everyone enjoyed them, too! We started with their chips and salsa trio, which we all really liked. The chips were on the thicker side, but were crispy and not stale or chewy at all. Each of the salsas were quite different, and two were served warm, which we really liked! For the price, I'd consider getting the chips and salsa as a non-negotiable, honestly. For entrees, we tried the enchilada rojas, chilaquiles verde w/ chicken and beef, birria barbacoa ramen, and huaraches. My husband felt like his ramen could have included more meat, but aside from that everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. The highlight was probably the desserts, though! We got a quatro leches and two ordered of their giant and amazing churros. Both were incredibly tasty and reason enough to return for another visit in the future! read more

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This place was AWESOME!! I was in Houston visiting...and just found this place on Yelp. The service was great, the place beautiful, the flautas great, rice and beans were on point. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place. read more

I can say that the food in this Mexico inspired restaurant is very good, I was happy with the flavor and presentation of every dish. The restaurant is a little hidden but they do have indoor and outdoor seating for the good weather days. Their drinks are refreshing. Unfortunately we did not get good service, and I couldn't tell if it was the way the do business or just bad customer service from our server. She was not rude but she definitely did not had a good attitude, her lack of attention to our table and her cold service was very noticeable. I think bad servers can ruin a good experience and can determine if you want to go back to that establishment. Hopefully they improve their service soon. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Steak tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cute little place we walked to from my friend's office. Yes there is parking but if they run out there's also neighborhood street parking. Gotta love Montrose for that. There's a small patio you can sit at but we opted for inside. My friend got the Jamaica and I got the limonada. Both pretty standard. She got the dinner portion of flautas and they were stuffed to the brim She was only able to eat two. I got the chilaquiles with fajita beef and ate all of it. For $8 to add fajita beef though it really wasn't a lot but it was still a tasty dish. Service was fast and prompt and our food came out hot which is a bonus in my book. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Chilaquiles - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

Straight to it the food was good the sushi over priced for the amount I wouldn't get it again , the mole and flautas were good everything served fresh and hot . If you don't like dark areas don't come here in the being its dark hard to seem menu for some . The service was quick and the ambiance calm. Not a wow place to eat but not bad to try once at least . read more

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I came here with some friends. I was very impressed with the quality of the food. First off, they had mole, which I have found quite difficult to find in Mexican restaurants in the area. Specifically, their mole negro was amazing, and I would order it again in a heartbeat. I had my first mole almost a decade ago, and it was so good I learned about the history of it. Since then, I have been on the search to find good mole in Houston. After two years of searching, I finally found the place. It looks simple, but the complex flavors were there. Service was great and attentive . Ambiance was great for any date night or just to hang out In addition, I usually skip the rice and bean since I often just focused on the entree, but this place's rice and beans were on a different level. I was quite impressed with their rice and beans that I found myself wanting another serving of it. It was that good. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good Mexican place to eat because I will surely come back. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Black mole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is so nice!!! I stopped in with a friend before a play at the Ensemble Theater nearby- just for an appetizer and drink- I have to say, it was a GREAT choice! We got the Quesadillas de flor de Calabasa beef- you can choose chicken- these are BIG- my friend and I split the order and were full. Very tasty and the green salsa it comes with is 12 alarm HOT!! very good- reminded me of my time working in Juarez. I also ordered the Cafe de Olla- never had that before and I'm a FAN!! the whole experience was great, staff was awesome and my friend and I already said we will be back before the next play but for a full dinner. No question..... #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED read more

First time dining here on Valentines Day. The food, drinks, service and ambiance were top notch. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend the mole of you love mole! read more

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Came here for a quick lunch before a meeting down in the meeting center. We were the first ones there that day and had the luck of the restaurant. Was able to take some photos with it empty. Which was nice. Greeted quickly, sat down fast, and ordered all within minutes. Everyone was friendly and service was prompt. The salsa and chips were very good! Got pastor tacos and loved the tortilla, the meat, and the salsa for them. Very good. Had a side of avocado that is usually expensive and not a lot of avocado but not here. You get a ton for the price. Priced nicely, beautiful restaurant, and good food. I'll come back. read more

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I would definitely come here again! Food was fantastic and the vibes inside were also great. Our server was really nice and answered questions thoroughly. Will come again! It's a tad pricey so probably just for special occasions, though. read more

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This is a Houston must. Interior is 10/10 a hit. Very classy. Outdoor seating as well. Service is absolutely top. Best in class. And the food. Let me just tell you. First they have drinks, and mocktail, for everyone. I had the Amante Picante and it delighted me not just with the presentation but also the flavor. They have a great selection of tequila and mezcal! We started with chips and salsa from the appetizer menu. Friends! I cannot tell you how happy I was to have a spicy salsa included. Usually they see my yt family and go too easy on us but they unapologetically included the full on heat and I was thrilled! Next came our entrees and everyone agreed: 5 stars! One companion ordered the fusion birria ramen and liked it well. My spouse ordered carnitas tacos and swooned on delicious. The other and I both ordered enmolada and just stop it! These were the deepest most richest mole and we were in love. Srsly these are show stoppers. I overate and had so much food regret. I did not leave room for dessert unfortunately. The rices and charro were even supreme. I could make a meal of them. Our one and only complaint- the portion sizes were too big. Legit. Check out or photos. read more

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Absolutely my new favorite Mexican restaurant Service, ambience, food, drink all excellent. Can't wait to get back to try more items. Best latest foodie find. read more

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My husband and I went here for the first time and loved it. Such a cute quaint restaurant. We loved the music and the service. Oh and the food! So amazing! We enjoyed every part and highly recommend. Oh and yes, you must get Churros! read more

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Ok I have to start by saying one part was 5 stars and one part was not great. I started with a Bloody Mary and will say it was probably the worst I've ever had. I wasn't excited about the restaurant at that point but I stayed and I'm glad I did! I ordered the Enmoladas that came with Mexican rice and charro beans. I'm a Mole fanatic and if you have seen my previous reviews you know I've said twice that "this is the best Mole". Well this is the third time and I doubt I will say it again. This Mole was beyond amazing. It not only hit all the levels of a great Mole but it had a spicy note I've never had in a Mole before. The chicken in the enchiladas was also very good. The restaurant is small and very nice. Great ambience and excellent service. I'm giving it 5 stars even though that Bloody Mary was not good at all because everything else was amazing! Oh and that bad Bloody Mary was $12.00! I recommend you dine at this great restaurant but be careful ordering a cocktail. Maybe the margaritas are better. I will return for sure! read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Rice & charro beans - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food: Got the enchiladas Rojas. Nice plating and tasty. Vibe: Went in the evening. More dimly lit creating a cozy vibe. Staff: Friendly and attentive staff! Parking: Parking spaces in front of the store. read more

Trying a new spot in Midtown of Houston & I'm so glad I did!!! Maderas was an awesome place for date night, lunch, or celebrating a special occasion. We tried several dishes and none disappointed. Very authentic flavors, textures, and seasonings. The entrees and appetizers were Chicken Fajitas, Taquitos/flautas, Elote, & Chicken enchiladas. ALL were amazing!!! If you are feeling parched the adult beverages were slamming!!! The only thing that took some points off the score board was the parking; however, the service, the eats, and the venue as a whole made up for it. If you are visiting this part of Houston definitely stop by!!! I will be back... Enjoy!!! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with this place. The ambience was very nice for conversation, the restaurant does get a little dark after the sun goes down, but helps the cozy ambience. The food was great and the sangria was awesome. They have a huge bar and although not a huge restaurant. The restaurant did not feel small. Overall, I felt like it was an awesome dinner and will probably go again! I had the Camarones Enchipotlados, which comes with shrimp, rice, creamy chipotle sauce, cilantro, jalapeño, radish on corn tortillas. It was delicious!! Service was good, a little slow but it was pretty busy on Friday night, so given them the benefit of the doubt. read more

The only bad thing I have to say is that the parking lot kind of sucks to get in and out of if you have a car that's low to the ground. Beyond that I can't say enough great things. I came in with a group of 3, we had a reservation so we didn't have to wait at all. The restaurant is such a vibe, the decor, and the lighting are dark and moody. We loved it! We started off with a few margaritas and the chile con queso. The margaritas were great and so was the queso. It was spicy and flavorful. For entrees I ordered birria tacos and I loved them! I'd definitely recommend them. My friends ordered the enmoladas and barbacoa tacos and they really enjoyed their meals. For dessert we had their churros, and they were DELICIOUS. I'd go back just for the churros!! Honestly this is a great option for Mexican food. I would 1000% recommend it. read more

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We walked in a for some drinks after work around 5:30 pm on a Tuesday, and the restaurant was completely empty. We were greeted quickly and were sat immediately. We started off with drinks, and the cocktails are tasty and have a good amount of alcohol in it for the price. The waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, however, I gave it three stars because the food was just lacking. The tortillas were amazing, fresh and hot, but everything else was typical Mexican food you can get at any restaurant for cheaper. Overall, I just don't feel like the price I paid was worth the food we got. We ended up paying 50 dollars for one entree and one cocktail. Overall, would come back for drinks, but maybe skip out on the food. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - cocktail - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was craving Mexican food so I looked at reviews and this place was rated pretty high. However, I was highly disappointed. First off, when I walked in you would've thought they saw a ghost. No one tried to seat me, they looked confused. I had to ask "do I just seat myself?" to get seated. Not off to a great start there. Second, the service by the server was EH. She was just going through the motions. Third, the food was just not good overall. I got the chips and salsa which was pretty good. For my main I got the Enmoladas and they were NOT good. The sauce was weird tasting. They look way better than they taste and I didn't even finish them. Only ate one whole one. I was very unsatisfied. Fourth, the drink was the only good thing and it tracks as the bartender was very nice. He personally brought my drink outside to me and was kind. I got the JAMAICA. I honestly would not come back here. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Enmoladas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious and fresh, quick friendly service. We had the elotes, short ribs, and enchiladas. Would love to come back. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Elote. Very good - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service was good and the food was chefs kiss ! I stumbled upon this place looking for somewhere to to check out and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is nice and cute as well great for photos. Those flautas were so flavorful and delicious omg i will definitely be back read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had my first Carajillo here and it was Amazinggg! The roasted bon bon def add a touch . The drink was a solid 10/10. I also tried the tacos de Caritas with the green chip salsa and radish--highly recommended! It's also very niceeee inside read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Tacos de Carnitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Saturday night intimate dinner night. Service was up to parr, we both had the flautas. It was paired with rice and beans. I mean look at that pic. Parking was in the strip so need to pay or find a spot. Perfect for a date night for sure read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Popular flautas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very glad we came here on a Saturday for brunch. Was looking for a brunch and/or Mexican place in midtown, montrose, or surrounding areas. I remember seeing Maderas and wanting to try those delicious-looking flautas. Made a reservation about 45 minutes in advance (walk in would have been fine, but we got a nice table) and headed over. Free and plenty of parking is always good! Superb service as well! Not too attentive to the point of interrupting our brunch more often than necessary, but just the right amount to have spectacular service! Salsas were tasty. The green habanera salsa was spicy!! The margarita menu is divine! Will be back! read more

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We came on Sunday for brunch/lunch. It's a rather small restaurant with limited seating so it's best to make a reservation. The good: We all enjoyed our food. The enchiladas rojas were amazing!! The restaurant is decorated in a stylish modern manner. Parking lot was large. Areas for improvement: Our waiter could not give my friend a recommendation on two dishes she asked about. Also they were completely out of aguas frescas - on weekend? What? In addition, they will ask you to not linger at the end of your meal if there is a wait for the table after you - if the restaurant is full, I understand - but there were numerous empty tables by the time we were done, so this was odd. I should probably give 3/5 stars but the enchiladas were sooo good they can have 4. My friend had some issues driving to the restaurant using Google Map. Apparently the recently renovation of this particular strip complex may have changes some entrance/exits to the parking lot. Be aware. read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Enchiladas rojas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

Like many of the reviews already written the good portions are insanely huge !!! We shared a plate of flautas based on the reviews and we still could not finish it all . I felt the chicken inside the flautas was just ok but with all the added toppings that gave it much more flavor . We also ordered the salsa and chips for the table , the green was my favorite but it is spicy which I loved . My friend had to mix hers with one of the more mild salsas. We had the happy hour $5 margarita and added hibiscus . I also had a Carajillo which was incredible . We also split the churros for desert which was another very large portion . Our sever Mario was incredible and very attentive and today was his birthday ! Give that man a raise !!! This is a super cute place . I'd definitely visit again but would also split something again lol . The portions are just too big . The parking was minimal but I was able to find parking in the lot. read more

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If you are thinking about coming here, I would highly recommend it if you're in the area! The restaurant: nicely clean, nice vibes and friendly welcoming staff Chips and salsa: Fresh chips, came with multiple salsa options salsa is FRESH hibiscus freshca: very sweet and has a nice tint of tart Pozole: It was a mild smooth flavor the meat was tender and juicy Tortillas: HOMEMADE AND AMAZING Huevos Divorrceados: fresh flavor, comes with two different sauces, and a side of black refried beans. It is topped with a queso fresco and I am a salsa and spice person, but this dish honestly has so much flavor even without it. Overall great experience is on the more expensive side so if you have a little extra money to spend, I'd spend it here . read more

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Definitely 10/10. It's was Mexican upscale from the menu options to dining decor. Very cute for a date night or girls night. And plz do yourself a favor and get an order of the churros read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Margarita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for lunch on a Friday at 11:30 and it was not busy. We got the queso as an app it was yummy but wish it came with more chips, I got the ceviche as my main and it was fresh and delicious and perfect I would definitely eat it many times again! My coworkers all got the flautas and seemed to enjoy them! The restaurant itself was small but very cute , chic, and clean! read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Chicken flautas and shrimp ceviche - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

All I have to say is the food was amazing! The flavor, portion sizes, presentation, everything was 10/10. I'm so glad we stopped in! Can't wait til I'm in Houston again to go back! read more

Excelente experiencia en Madera. Nuestro mesero, Mario, fue increíble y realmente hizo que la visita fuera aún mejor. Fue muy atento y nos recomendó varios platillos y bebidas que resultaron estar deliciosos. Se notaba que conocía muy bien el menú y nos ayudó a elegir muy buenas opciones. El ambiente del restaurante es muy agradable y acogedor, perfecto para disfrutar la comida. Además, la comida salió muy rápido y todo estuvo delicioso. Sin duda regresaremos. ¡Muy recomendado! read more

Place almost empty at Friday lunchtime. Gave it a try since reviews were good. Excellent service, cute place and good food. Wish they had chips and salsa, but this place is less Tex mex. Plenty of food. Best beans I have ever had. read more

Small fancy ambiance with great food & drinks! Great for a date night & celebration with friends

Absolutely delicious! Roger was amazing, the food AB's drinks were amazing and the ambiance was perfect. I went for Happy hour and dessert and left with friends. I will be back read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

We're visiting Houston and decided to go here as it had good reviews and we were staying close by. The place is super swanky and nice inside. We ordered chips and salsa and the waitress we had originally told us be careful with the green salsa. Well it wasn't that hot and we wiped it out first. We also ordered Carne asada tacos (3 out of 5 - dry), barbacoa tacos (4 out of 5) super wet, and carnitas (4 out of 5- spicy). We also ordered enchiladas and they were not good 1 out of 5 (zero flavor). I would go back but order stuff other than the enchiladas and Carne asada. The waitress also bailed on us after taking our order and we were without drinks for 30 minutes before we got a new random waiter because our waitress was now bartending. read more

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We went here for my boyfriend's sister's birthday dinner. We started off with the shrimp ceviche. It was very fresh and had a good amount of shrimp. The only thing is it's $17, and the bowl is very small, so I don't think it was worth it to get it. We also got 3 different salsas and they were SPICY. The green one was my favorite, but it definitely made me tear up (I have a low spice tolerance). I ordered the adobo de puerco and it was delicious! It comes with rice, beans and 3 tortillas. The adobo was very flavorful and wonderfully seasoned. However, there were some bones and tendons that I had to pick out. Don't underestimate the small bowl it comes in; it's densely filled. We also ordered the cuatro leches cake. There was a lot of coconut, but the cake itself was alright. We had a big group of 8. The service was good, and the food came out at a reasonable time. It's very dimly lit at night and gives a moody, intimate vibe. read more

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The few times I've been they've had great service, I loved their Chilaquiles and Enmoladas. I will be celebrating my Father's birthday here next week! Cant wait to go back! read more

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Food- Appetizer Calabaza quesadillas. Main course Birria tacos, and Asado de puerco with beans and rice. Last but not least least Capirotada. Excellent all the way around! Service- Excellent Ambiance- Really nice. I like the little lights at the table. Definitely coming back! read more

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina - Asado de puerco and Birria tacos. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here on a Saturday night as a walk in around 9:30pm. Was able to get a table with no wait but did realize I was lucky as there were no other available tables. I not give people that walked in after me take a seat at the bar and then carry their food to tables that became available. The waiter was attentive, but not personable. He wasn't rude but also not friendly. I guess I would say he was just doing the job. I started with the classic margarita which was very strong and overpowering with tequila. Also got the chips and guacamole as an appetizer. This guac was delicious and a generous portion! We ended up getting the carnitas tacos and Birra tacos with a side of a Elotes. The birra tacos definitely stole the show. The meat was very tender and packed with flavor. The carnitas tacos were just okay. The meat didn't taste like it was seasoned and it was also very dry. The Elotes were a disappointment as it was covered with tajin and not real Mexican spices. When we were finishing our meal, the waited came by five different times to ask if we were done. At this point we just felt rushed. I checked the door area to see if anyone was waiting for a table and there wasn't. There were also two other tables open at this point. We took the hit and left. read more

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