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    Madero 1899

    4.1 (3.4k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Cesar G.

    We came to Madero 1899 Restaurant in Fullerton for Cinco de Mayo as a party of six. We've been coming here for over 13 years, back when it was called Matador, so we expected better. The night started fine, but it ended in the worst treatment we've ever experienced. A teenage hostess abruptly told us to leave because of a reservation. We asked to speak to a manager or owner, and we watched as the owner walked past us, ignoring our request. No one came to explain or apologize--just the young hostess doing damage control. We were humiliated, ushered out like we didn't matter, even after paying our bill. This kind of disregard for loyal customers is unacceptable. If you care about how you're treated, think twice before coming here.

    El Capitan cocktail
    Doug B.

    Madero 1899 is a Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Fullerton. We started our evening here during happy hour (Sunday thru Friday, 2pm to 6pm) to have some food and a round of cocktails. Parking can be hit or miss. There are a few lots behind the restaurant, but they are often full. There's also a multi-story parking garage nearby on the other side of Harbor which always has spaces available. You can enter the restaurant from the front on Harbor, or from the rear where the nearby parking lots are. We sat in a booth across from the bar, and were greeted promptly. Our server quickly brought us water and complementary chips and salsa. The chips were good and fresh, and the salsa was flavorful with a light heat that creeps up on you. I had the El Captian cocktail (Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, $14). It was ok, with pineapple and coconut flavor standing out, and a little on the sweet side. She had the Apple Martini (no ingredients listed, $8 during happy hour). It was definitely on the sweeter side, but not over the top sweet. The cocktails were standard bar cocktails, nothing special. They were a little on the sweet side and not sloppy boozy. For my entrée, I had the seafood enchiladas ($20). They were a little on the small side, but had a good amount of shrimp and cheese with a little bit of lobster. The rice was a little dry, but some extra green sauce made it better. I passed on the beans as I usually don't care for them. She had the three street tacos for her entrée (only $8 during happy hour) with two soyrizo and one al pastor. She enjoyed them and said they were filling. This was a great deal during happy hour. Our server Seanna took great care of us, and was very friendly. Rating: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. We won't be in a rush to come back, but we would eat here again. Their happy hour has some good bargains. They also have taco Tuesday, tequila and burrito Thursday, and a weekend brunch.

    Portobello and Roasted Shallot
    Bree A.

    I used to know this place as matador but they changed their name to Madero 1899. The menu is basically the same and the deals they have all week are great. I was here on a Sunday and luckily they still offer happy hour on the weekend. The atmosphere is lively and staff are really friendly and attentive. I expected the happy hour to be small portions like most places but we were completely wrong. They were large portions and we definitely ordered too much. However everything was rich and tasty. I ordered the asada quesadilla, my friends ordered the portobello and shallot quesadilla, and asada fries with three tacos asada, and pastor. The drinks were ok. We ordered the traditional margarita and draft Mexican beer. I think I would have spent a lil more on better drinks. They were more on the sweeter side. I would definitely like to come back on a taco Tuesday!

    Brunch bowl is the best!
    Nathan P.

    I was just at the Mother's Day Brunch and it was amazing! There were so many mom's being treated special today and it made me feel so warm to see all the love in this space. The workers and owner are always so kind to me and my family when we come.

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    Zarifa A.

    They have a decently expansive menu of different Mexican dishes here. I opted for the burrito bowl with grilled chicken, which was enjoyable! My friend ordered the enchiladas and liked it as well. They also offered chips and salsa on the house to start. The chips were warm and fresh (which gets positive points from me) and the salsa itself was delicious. I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner with my friend and there was no wait. Service was exceptionally warm and friendly and several servers would check on us often and make sure that we had everything we needed. The restaurant is super big with indoor and outdoor seating. It was mostly empty when I went, but I'd imagine it would be way more lively at night. It is located in downtown Fullerton so there's parking lots nearby but the ease of parking would probably be dependent on the day and time you go.

    Birria Papa Loca
    Morgan H.

    Madero is in a beautiful, expansive space with a large bar and wonderful service. My friend and I met up for dinner and I had the Birria Papa Loca. It's a big baked potato topped with shredded beef birria and Oaxaca cheese. When you think of birria, you think of the juicy and flavorful consommé dipping broth yet the dish was really dry. They brought me a tiny cup of the consommé when I asked but I felt like that was a missed opportunity. The portion was huge and lasted me 2 meals. The atmosphere was cool but both my friend and I thought that the food was average.

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    Susie O.

    I keep returning to Madero 1899 for a nice family time with great drinks and food. Service is never stingy with their chips and salsa and the salsa literally tastes homemade and not from a jar. Red enchiladas with short rib are good. I've tried their mole and for those who always ask, 'is it sweet or spicy?' It is sweet. Cilantro rice and amazing. Their wings and Brussels are always a good start for us. Papa loca is good, definitely plan to share it. Only hit and miss is that sometimes our food comes out a little cold.

    Kevinn S.

    Had an amazing experience at Madero! We started with the chips and salsa, which were fresh and super flavorful, definitely a great way to kick off the meal. The Mexican street corn was delicious, perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. We also tried the street taco flight, which was a fun way to sample a variety of tacos and each one was really well done. For our main, we had the steak à la plancha. It came out medium well even though we had asked for medium rare, but the steak still had great flavor and was enjoyable overall. The service more than made up for it though. They were very attentive! Dessert was the perfect finish. The chocolate flan was rich and smooth, and the churro cake was absolutely incredible. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere made for a fantastic dining experience. Thank you Angelina. We'll definitely be back!

    Carne Asada street tacos
    Catherine C.

    The place has a nice ambience - plenty of booth seating, which is wonderful and spacious. I like how the music was not too loud that you couldn't hear each other. The lighting was fine. I must mention something about our waiter, something was so off with him. Not once did he smile. He forgot our cutlery, utensils, and napkins but was nice to bring it as soon as we asked him for them. He had such a stoic face and an expressionless personality. It's almost like either he hated his job or there's something going on in his life. It was all reflected on his face. That totally took away from our good experience. The food was good. They are very generous with their meat portions which I'm very grateful for. However, it was hit and miss with the food. The Carne Asada street tacos were absolutely delicious but the short rib "gourmet" tacos were horrible and tasteless. Also, I must say that their "gourmet" tacos only come with lettuce and pico de gallo. I don't understand what's gourmet about it. Gourmet is equivalent to deluxe and just two items does not make the food gourmet. It makes the food average. The filet mignon fajitas were good. Love the presentation. Don't know if we will return - maybe if we have a different waiter.

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    Ask the Community - Madero 1899

    What is the parking like?

    There is a nice public lot right out the back door. Lots of spots every time I've been there.

    Do your rice and beans contain lard?

    Our rice is completely vegan, but our refried beans do have lard. We also offer a vegan black bean option as well.

    My cousin turns 21 on Sunday at 12am but we want to go to dinner the saturday night before, will she be able to stay for the 2 hours?

    If you get there before they start checking id at the door . I think before 8 your good

    What's the cover charge on saturdays nights?

    cover charge on fridays and saturdays is 20

    Do you make your tortillas?

    No we don’t we buy them fresh and hot from a little tortilla shop in La Habra.

    Do you offer gluten free options?

    Yes we have lots of gluten free options. When you get to the restaurant ask the host for a gluten free menu.… Read more

    Is the club 21+?

    Yes

    What time is Happy hour?

    sunday-friday:2pm-6pm, sat-sunday:10am-2pm

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes it's $15

    What time does the kitchen close for dinner on Fridays?

    Is this for 21+ people only?

    Yes

    Is there a dress code for the bar? Can you wear a hat?

    Yes and you can wear a hat

    How much is cover fee for night bar?

    It is $20 for Late Night

    Is Matador opened as a bar like it was pre-covid?

    Yes it is

    Do you have to be 21 get into this place at night?

    Yes

    Do you guys have bottomless mimosas on saturdays?

    We offer single bottles of champagne for $15 each on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. Each bottle comes with 2 carafes of juice. Bottomless mimosas were discontinued due to Covid.

    Why are there no changing tables in the men's restroom?

    That's a great question and we are in the process of getting one ordered. The one in the ladies room will also be replaced.

    Are the still doing fishbowls? I've tried to look everywhere but I'm praying they do!?

    They have the Shrimp Bowl on their dinner menu and it looks really good. The other bowls are Burrito Bowl (chicken or carne asada), breakfast bowl, and the Tostada Bowl… Read more

    Are they open for takeout during covid?

    Matador's will re-open on May 1, 2020 for takeout or delivery only until the Cov 19 shutdown is over.

    What time is happy hour?

    Happy Hours: Tuesday, 2pm - 2am TACO TUESDAYS! $1.25 Gourmet Tacos & $3.00 Coronas!… Read more

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    3.9(571 reviews)
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    My friends and I visited this restaurant for the first time, and surprisingly, there was no wait on…read morea Friday night. They have a good selection of American food, and I ordered chicken risotto ($24) from the "favorites" section of the menu. Portion sizes here are good, and we were very full after dinner. Service here was basic, and we got everything we needed. Friday night is also a peak time at Downtown Fullerton, so it was hard to find parking spot. However, the ambience here was relaxed. While the chicken risotto was pricy, I enjoyed the mixed flavors and large portion size. The flavor came from the caper-parmesan beurre blanc sauce. It's a slightly creamy butter sauce with mild sweetness and added flavor from white wine. The capers added a very welcome tangy and savory seasoning to the sauce; they're one of my favorite garnishes. The flavors from the breaded chicken and risotto weren't too strong. However, I would've liked the dish more with if they put less parmesan because I enjoyed the flavor from the beurre blanc sauce the most.

    Sundays brunch are popular here! Came on a Sunday brunch…read moretime, was in a mood for steak and eggs. The steak is pretty large , it comes with eggs any way you want and either potatoes or hash browns. I prefer the hash browns there perfectly Crunchy. My bf ordered the chicken salad.. I preferred mine. The service was ok, I feel like they could have visited more often, but the food made up for it!

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    Madero 1899 - mexican - Updated May 2026

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