We've become regulars since my last review and we love it. Their grilled shrimp with veggies can't be beat for us health conscious folks. The hubs loves the chile verde or rib eye and both deserve mention. Live the vibe and the servers are a joy to deal with. read more

Really disappointed with the service here, especially at the front of the house. I've ordered takeout multiple times and have received incorrect orders more than once. This time, I ordered the Half BBQ Chicken with lemon Cajun seasoning, but they rang me up for the Cajun Chicken instead. Rather than confirming the order before charging my card, I ended up taking home something I didn't order--and the chicken was so dry it was practically inedible. I called hoping to speak with the manager on duty, only to find out there wasn't one available. That explains a lot. If you have staff running the front of the restaurant without proper supervision, who is ultimately responsible for making sure customers receive what they paid for? A $30 takeout order may not seem significant to the restaurant, but in today's economy, every dollar matters. When someone spends $30 on a meal, they should at minimum receive what they actually ordered and food that's enjoyable to eat. I've given this restaurant multiple opportunities because I like what they offer when they get it right, but repeated mistakes and a lack of accountability have become extremely frustrating. Good service starts at the front of the house, and this location needs to do better. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Driest chicken I've ever seen! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I had high expectations for Maderas Steakhouse, but unfortunately this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time. The restaurant was extremely congested. The booths are so close to the chairs behind them that when you get out of your seat, you're practically hip-to-hip with the person at the next table. There was barely enough room to move comfortably. To make matters worse, children were allowed to run around the dining room playing tag. They repeatedly bumped into our table while we were trying to eat, and no staff member stepped in to stop it. That's completely unacceptable for a restaurant at this price point. Service was slow and inattentive. Water refills were few and far between, and the pacing of the meal was terrible. Our appetizer arrived about 15 minutes after ordering, and then we sat for another 20 minutes after finishing it before our entrees finally came out. We spent more time waiting than actually eating. The food itself was incredibly underwhelming. Honestly, the best things we had were the complimentary table bread and the sweet potato fries. The $17 calamari was mostly fried crumbs with very little actual calamari. The tri-tip dip sandwich was bland and had only a couple of paper-thin slices of tri-tip on each half. The Maderas steak sandwich was equally disappointing, it was sparse on ingredients and was missing the chimichurri that was supposed to come with it along with the chipotle mayo For the prices they charge, I expected quality food, attentive service, and a comfortable dining experience. Instead, we got mediocre food, poor service, long waits, and a chaotic dining room. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a quality steakhouse experience. read more

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First time here. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our waitress was Jenn. She was welcoming, sweet, professional and efficient. The hot complimentary sour dough bread melt in your mouth. Everything we ordered was delicious. My strawberry mojito was made perfectly. It was not too sweet. I was able to taste the liquor. My husband received a complimentary strawberry cheesecake . Which was the BEST I've ever had. It tastes amazing!! It wasn't too sweet. It was very creamy, rich and decadent. Ambience is chill, dim lights, really sets the mood as grown up vibes. Live music starts at 6p.m read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Strawberry Mojito. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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Well, the same friend and I finally made it back to Maderas, this time for dinner. Our server (Sam, I believe...) took good care of us from start to finish. Evidently, this is THE place to be in Los Alamitos on a Friday night, so if you're going for dinner I suggest making a reservation. We started with cocktails (she: the "Orange Fashioned"; me: Martini with bleu cheese olives). Sam also brought out a couple of sourdough rolls that were SO HOT they literally had to cool before either of us could touch them!! We both ordered the 14 oz prime rib, medium rare. For sides I had the baked potato and green beans. The potato could have been hotter, but that's my only complaint and it's not a big enough deal to deduct a star. Portions were generous, flavorful, and done to perfection. Service was great. The restaurant itself was loud, but because most restaurants (including this one) don't use any textiles, there is nothing to absorb the noise. Just the way it is today. In short, dinner was great and I'm super glad to have given this place another shot. Will definitely return. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Prime rib, medium rare, baked potato, green beans. (I had taken a couple of bites!) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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The manager-Alicia who I believed discriminated me because I had a reservation for 3 people and made me wait until all 3 of us were there. While she seated the 3 Caucasian women that walked in without a reservation for 8 people. I questioned her and Alicia told me that half the guest must be present before the party could be seated. Does she even know her Math? My reservation was for 3 people and I was there but didn't seat me. But she seated the 3 women who didn't have a reservation for 8 people. Is 3 half of 8??? read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - The Maderas Manager who discriminated me because I'm Asian-Filipino to be exact. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

This restaurant is becoming a family favorite. My wife and I eat here for lunch usually but it's become a celebration place too. We came here my wife's birthday, my dad's birthday, and we came here Christmas Eve with my parents. My mom's a vegetarian and they have a full sized vegetarian menu you can ask for with lots of choices. Her veggie burger was massive! My dad always gets the Santa Fe which is a flat iron steak topped with manchego cheese and hatch chilis. I loved that steak too but for Xmas Eve I topped my steak with chipotle peppers and blue cheese. That was pure heavenly. My wife had the peppercorn filet mignon which she loved. Tri tip is always a safe bet. Top it with BBQ sauce and you can't go wrong. Yesterday we returned and tried their entree salads which are delicious. I really like the huge selection of side dishes too. I can't resist the corn nuggets! Drinks are cheap and service is usually really good. Only thing preventing 5 stars is the desserts are pretty bad except the ice cream and there are inconsistencies with cooking the steaks. None of us liked the cheesecake and my dad said the keylime pie is the worst he's had. My wife and I split the bananas foster which was really bad. I do love their vanilla ice cream topping with Pedro Ximinez sherry. Unique and delicious. My mom had this enormous brownie sundae. She's ordered it three times so I assume she approves. I am really glad to have rediscovered this place and cannot wait to try more stuff. The brunch menu has some tasty looking items. read more

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Finally got to try this place for my boyfriend's birthday. The service and food were amazing! We both got the boneless 12 oz ribeye and both steaks came out to our preferred temp (medium rare). I enjoyed my sweet potato mash, that was something different from my usual sides. We went on a Thursday night and there was live music - not sure if that's certain days or an everyday thing but it was a nice touch to our dinner. Ended the meal with their cheesecake and that's one item I would recommend getting. They told me it's a two day process to make the cheesecake and you can taste it. The crust was moist, the cheesecake was smooth and creamy. Wish I got a picture of it but it was gone in seconds lol. Anyways, def will be back because I want to try their beef ribs next. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - 12 oz Boneless Ribeye, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Spinach - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Food and service were good as always! The quality of this restaurant is outstanding! I would recommend it to anyone in the Los Alamitos area. read more

My son brought me for mother's day! Usually a day like this I've experienced inconsistency with service and meals at other restaurants. Not this one! Food and service was perfection! Every single steak has been tempted to perfection! I appreciate this! Nothing like going to a steak house and the food is not cooked properly. You will not regret spending a special occasion here! read more

I had been earlier this year and disappointed that prime rib was not available. So I took my friend Mary for her birthday this past Friday. We both had Prime rib. It was perfect. Tender and juicy. She hasn't stopped talking about how much she enjoys her prime rib!!! Our sides were good. I really appreciate that my baked potato was hot all the way through. Often I have to send it back because after I eat the top layer, it is cold I had the garlic green beans ok but I could not taste the garlic at all. Mary had a baked potato and coleslaw. Our server was awesome. She was spot on. She checked back frequently to see if we needed anything. Is there any doubt that we will be back ? I am certain the Mary may come without me read more

Wifey and I were running errands along the OC coast. We wanted to keep healthy with some protein and veggies. Well Maderas Steak and Ribs was a fabulous find ! Parking can be cramped on a busy night keep that in mind. We got there and were seated right away. Hostess and staff were very nice. The place has an upscale but local vibe. Best way to describe it's a feeling like you're going to see a good friend. The old fashioned was Ok. The margarita was also ok. The wilted spinach with garlic and feta was so good I had it as my entree and also as a side to my 14oz prime rib. The prime rib was super tender and flavorful. At first it looked less pink than I would expect medium rare to be - but no worry it was juicy tender and one of the best I have had. Oh did I mention the owner frequently stops by the tables and socializes. Total welcoming feeling. read more

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Best steakhouse I've ever been to! We went for another birthday dinner for mom (she's getting a few) with my aunt and uncle. Oh my WOW!! The food was incredible...everyone's plate was exquisite! Service was quick and friendly! They brought mom cheesecake for her birthday...so thoughtful! Easy parking and great bathrooms! We will for sure be back! This from a girl who doesn't love steak and I ate all of mine read more

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We have dined here probably 8 times in the past 4 years and we've had hit and miss experiences. We are not big fans of their steaks or prime rib. We are big fans of their burgers, BBQ items, their fresh hot dinner rolls, their deserts, and especially their New Mexico inspired menu items. We came for their small weekend brunch menu this morning that is only good from 11 - 2 pm. Their version of the green chilaquiles (El Paso style) include beef tips with melted white cheese and New Mexico green chili's is outstanding! The semi-pureed black beans has great texture and flavor and perhaps made with a little lard? A must to to get with any of their New Mexican dishes is a side of their flour tortillas shipped fresh from New Mexico. Absolutely the best I've ever had. Early meals and dining here is a better bet than evening dining in my opinion. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Chilaquiles El Paso with the New Mexico green chili, beef tips, and eggs over easy. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

The food is served I'll be honest it was great. We have been there a few times and it's always great. The waitresses are fantastic. read more

Not your typical steak house, more of a locals place. But we liked it. It was especially busy for a Sunday night, but we got in right away as we accepted a high top bar table. The service was a bit slow but not unreasonable. We were served Pettit hot French rolls with whipped butter right after we ordered which was nice. The menu is varied with steaks of course, dinner salads, fish, and a some South of the Boarder dishes as well. Great selection of sides including corn fritters that were the size of tater tots and even more delicious, and a fresh spinach and feta we loved. The entrees were nice and we'd come again on a weeknight this time. read more

My group came here again. This time I ordered a salad with chicken breast and a quesadilla. It was very spicy and good. I came with a group again, and we all had a good time. Service was great and so was the dinner. read more

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The steak was delicious asked for it medium rare and they delivered! Service was pretty quick, spot was not that full. They brought us some bread and butter to enjoy before dinner. We also had pasta and chicken that was really tasty. Overall great experience. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Steak and asparagus with some Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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They can cook steak fantastically and amazingly and consistently BUT they can't serve a baked potato or mashed hot enough to melt some butter, so disappointing. Is it too much to ask for all the food to be hot? And slow service, super disappointing and the bill was over $100 per person read more

My sister and brother-in-law introduced us to Maderas Steak and Ribs, and I'm so glad they did! We had a wonderful double date and an all-around fantastic dining experience. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The steaks were delicious, the appetizers were full of flavor, and the homemade dessert was the perfect way to end the meal. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. What really made the experience special was the atmosphere and hospitality. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming ambiance that makes you want to sit back and enjoy your time there. The owner even stopped by our table to share some of the restaurant's history and background, which added such a personal touch to the evening. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with great food, great service, and a memorable atmosphere, Maderas Steak and Ribs is definitely worth a visit. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back! read more

A wonderful place for excellent food and amazing service, which is rare these days! Ask for your steak Oscar style! The deserts are crazy good too! read more

This is such a wonderful place to have a date. The ambiance is romantic yet lively. The bartenders are so friendly, as well as the servers. The food is out of this world delicious. My husband and I have been coming here for years to celebrate special occasions. We recently celebrated our 16 year "together " anniversary, and knew this would be the perfect spot. My husband loves the ribs, Mac and cheese, and green beans. He orders the same thing every time. I usually get tri tip, but this time I got the sirloin. It is AMAZING! By far one of the best sirloin steaks I have ever had. The inside was a perfect medium rare, and the outside had a nice char. I added the seared blue cheese crust and it was absolutely fabulous. I got cole slaw, which I also always get. I tried the dirty rice for the first time and it was so delicious. I will always get that from now on. I love a good rice pilaf, dirty rice and this one was top notch. The bread that is complimentary is delicious. Its a lovely sourdough roll. The cheesecake is also the best around! I have yet to try a better cheesecake. The wine selection is great, and the martinis are glorious. I recommend the cucumber martini. Its very refreshing. The live music is always a hit and we look forward to celebrating here. read more

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I had a good meal here with a friend several years ago. My girlfriend and I finished up a leisure activity a few blocks away so we decided to visit Maderas since I was in the mood for a good steak. The front of the restaurant looks classy with stacked stone, nice exterior molding, and wood window and door accents. They share a parking lot with a small strip mall and there is not a lot of parking. The last time I was here, I had to park on Katella a few hundred feet away from the restaurant. However, this time we arrived around 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and got a parking spot right in front. The inside has a nice warm and cozy feel and there is a good sized bar area. We ordered a wedge salad to split for a starter. Unfortunately, the bacon seemed like it was barely cooked at all and was soft and mushy. You usually expect a wedge salad to have the bacon be at least a little crispy. I asked if they could make us another one with some crispier bacon but our server said all the bacon was batch prepared so we settled for another one without the bacon which was good otherwise. For my entrée, I ordered the Sante Fe steak. I have never had a steak before with this preparation and it was really good. The flat iron steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and the hatch chiles and melted manchego cheese on top was a great flavor combination. The spinach was prepared perfectly, had a bold garlic flavor, and the feta cheese on top provided a nice complement. The green beans were blistered nicely and had a lighter garlic flavor than the spinach. My girlfriend had the Thai Salmon from the specials menu. The salmon was cooked well done as ordered but it was a little too drenched with sauce. She had the green beans and the garlic mashed potatoes which just had a little garlic flavor. It must have been good because the plate was empty afterwards. Our server was friendly and took good care of us. The prices are just a little bit above average. Overall, we had a good meal aside from the wedge salad, and we would probably return once in a while if in the area. read more

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Great food! Our favorite is their beef ribs, all the sides are great, we love their wedge salad, calamari and we love their cheese cake. Service and ambiance = "sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name." Really great place. read more

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1st time, shared a rib eye w 2 dipping sauces. Peppercorn n mushrooms.. omg! So delicious!! I my server was super fun n We enjoyed!! The steak was damn delicious!! So juicy!! Ill be back in 2 weeks read more

This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The appetizers were excellent and definitely the highlight of the meal. The entrées were good, but nothing particularly memorable and not quite what I was expecting. Based on what I had heard, I anticipated a more upscale dining experience. Once we arrived, however, it became clear that the restaurant has a more casual and relaxed atmosphere. That's not necessarily a negative--it just wasn't what I had envisioned. Overall, the food was decent, the service was good, and now that I have a better understanding of the restaurant's style and concept, I would definitely return. My expectations were simply different going in, and I think I would enjoy the experience even more on a future visit. read more

Ambiance- aesthetically the restaurant is welcoming a bit busy but it's enjoyable and fun.good place to come with family and or friends and enjoy a great meal . Food - the food was good not stellar just good . The steak was perfectly cooked and ribs were on point. All sides were great except the Mac and cheese it's like it came out of a box. The potato soup and tomato bisk soup were really good . If you're looking for a restaurant that is fun to come hang out with family or friend have a decent meal then this is it . read more

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We tried this place because a friend recommended it. It was our first time here. There is not alot of parking we found a place on the street a block away. It is a small steak house and busy most of the time. The service was ok took a while to get a server after the guy put our waters down. I ordered filet mignon and my husband french rib eye cut. We both got spinach for our side and I got ranch beans for my other side and my husband a baked potato. My husband's bake potato was so cold the butter didn't melt. By the time our server came around we were almost done with our meal. Basically he felt his whole plate sat before it got served. Food temp was less than warm. My food was delicious and temp ok. The server didn't come and ask how everything was otherwise we would have sent his plate back. This is a pricey place the service should up their game. We noticed too as we got a bank notification that the tip was $10 more dollars than what we put down. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Ranch beans filet mignon and roasted spinach. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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We had the boneless ribeye. Nice casual steak house. Shannon was are server provided good service and great sense of humor. The kids loved the fresh warm bread, bake potato, fries were decent. read more

Everything was great I can't wait to go back again Elisha was our waitress and she was top notch read more

Food is great. Service is welcoming and not hovering. Gets busy, especially weekends do make a reservation if you can. Drinks are a little pricey and not consistent in presentation for the value. Food is seasoned and prepared with a variety of sauces. Great to share a couple of plates and sides. read more

The food was delicious. Service was excellent. The steaks are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.

I give The Service, 1 star, the waitress was so bad, they have plenty of hostesses standing around, not doing anything to help these poor waitresses, the food 4 star, ambience 3 star, extremely kid friendly with little toddlers screaming and yelling, the acoustics a 3 star. read more

So disappointing, ribs were not good, baked potato was barely warm. Green beans were good but barely warm.

It was a busy night for a dinner date, Valentine weekend. I had a different expectation of a steak house not realising a lot of factors had played into it. Maderas is a local steak place in Los Alamitos and the locals love it. So, I have to give it a try on this special night when an hour and half was the normal wait time. The place was buzzing like more of a bar than a romantic steak place. Fast forward to our table, our steak was divine. I believe the owner/manager checked on us making sure we have the best service and enjoyed the food. Yes we did and we will come back hopefully on a less busy weekend, just a night out on the town to enjoy the slow moments and let my steak melt on my mouth. read more

Thought we'd give this place another try. Unfortunately, the ribeye was the same as our last visit. Tasteless. It wasn't terrible, but it was definitely nothing to write home about. Service was good and the vibe is always great. My husband got the ribeye, and I actually got their southwestern chicken fettuccine. It was really good! Prime Rib was also pretty tasty. So all in all, we had a nice time. I think I'll stick to other items besides steaks on the menu so I won't be disappointed ;) read more

I really found my new little hidden gem. It's my second time back and we got the prime rib. It's here for the weekend. Made to perfection. The service is excellent. It wasn't crowded and we asked for hot sourdough with their whipped butter. Oh! Don't leave without trying banana fosters. Sooooo devine! Pricing is just right for the quality. I'm now a new fan! read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Bananas Foster (serves 2) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Maderas Steakhouse is the local steakhouse in the community that is yummy and decently priced. We come here for birthdays, family dinners, or just because it's a Friday night. This establishment used to be a Tony Roma's and kept a vibe that was similar. The bread, onion brick, ribs, and salads are fan favorites in our family. The only downside to this restaurant is the parking lot. Make sure to give yourself time to find a spot. Or you can park on the street and walk up the restaurant. Everyone who works there is extremely kind and down to earth. We never had a bad experience when enjoying lunch or dinner at Maderas. Certain nights of the week, they also have live musicians who play in the bar area, which adds to the dinner experience. Definitely a family favorite! read more

Decided to go here for lunch today with my son because hey its Friday,and who doesn't like a good steak on a Friday especially for lunch. i've heard good things about this place, so I was curious to check it out for myself. The waitress was friendly and attentive, which I appreciated and I asked her for suggestions on the menu which I thought would be helpful in making my decision I could've opted for something off of the lunch menu, which would've been cheaper, but she recommended the prime rib as it was only served on weekends and you know what ? why not. My son who is 10 and really does like good burgers opted for the kids burger special, He usually orders off the adult menu, but said he wasn't very hungry. This is where it all went bad, my prime rib, looked like it had been straight broiled and never seen an oven the whole time that it was cooking, not only was it tough but it's supposed to be prime and I'm telling you right now this thing was barely choice. There was no marble or vein in it and to make matters worse they cut off all the exterior of the prime rib ,reasons being unknown, but it was definitely weird (as seen inPhotos.) my son's burger was sad too. This thing had absolutely no dressing, no lettuce ,no tomato just bun meat and cheese. The damn thing didn't even have ketchup on it for christ sake. Honestly, super disappointed in this meal look at the pictures and see for yourself. I'm telling you right now. This meat is absolutely not prime as advertised because it was so chewy that it was almost inedible It felt like this place was trying to do a lot, but really struggling with its identity of fine dining. Probably should've told the waitress about my food but then again she never asked how it was so I didn't want to be that guy and just left it alone. 100% will NOT be back and I would not recommend it to others either. read more

Maderas Steak & Ribs - Chewy prime rib !! Missing exterior of meat !! Not PRIME as listed .. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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Came here with friends, and we're so glad we did! Love finding gems like this. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, and our server was amazing, her recommendations were spot on! **Update! Our server name is Christy*** Stated off with the onion brick! So glad we did! Way better than Lucille's! Steak & Ribs: The steak was great, and the baby back ribs were a must-try! Highly recommend upgrading. The mac & cheese was next-level good, going to get that every time! Steak Plate: Cooked well-done for my wife, and she loved it! The corn fritters were delicious, and the mashed potatoes were on point. The only minor letdown was the garlic butter, it needed something, just can't put my finger on it. Tri-Tip Sandwich: Super tender meat, perfectly toasted bun, not burnt, just the right amount of char. THE BREAD... WOW enough said about that! We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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