My wife and I went for Happy Hour. Immediately upon entering we were pleasantly greeted by a gentleman who appeared to be the owner of My wife had delicious red sangria and I had a Corona N/A. Great options for us. We then shared a 3 taco plate and nachos. Both were DELICIOUS!! Good people, good food, and good prices. read more

Señor Machetes - Beautiful Red Sangria. - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I came here to support a local business, and it did not disappoint! The options were great, and I ultimately decided on a machete. It was so good! However, it did not look like the image, as the image had a bunch of toppings on the side. It was filling and yummy though! There aren't too many tables inside, so be prepared to potentially wait a little bit. Great people, great food, support local! read more

Señor Machetes - 12" machete - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food was horrible, the vegetarian machete had no flavor and steamed veggies not even fajitas read more

Señor Machetes - Vegetarian machete (filling) - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Went last minute with a party of 20 and they were very kind to accommodate us last minute. Drinks and food were very good! My reco is the Diablo margarita and the machete shrimp diablo! Service was very patient with us considering how loud we were. Will definitely return next time we're in town. read more

Señor Machetes - Grilled pineapple old fashion! - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Staying at a nearby hotel and came in for dinner on Jan 2 around 5pm. Was welcomed by a very nice staff member and sat at a table just across the kitchen window. It was a Tuesday and I was hoping for a taco Tuesday special but they do not offer any so I opted to go with a half order of the nachos. Right away complimentary chips and salsa were brought out to my table and well as an ice water. The chips and salsa were tasty although I found several of the chips to be overly salted. My food came out rather quickly and was a huge portion, especially since I ordered the half size. Again, I found some of the chips to be a little too salty but once I pulled those out the rest of the dish was very good. I didn't get anything to drink so my bill before tip was just under $10. Attentive staff, good food and good pricing for portion size. read more

Señor Machetes - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Authentic Mexican cuisine; delicious Machetes and fabulous fajitas. The service was excellent and friendly. read more

Had Valentine's Dinner here before a show at the Overture Center. Parking is available across the street in the ramp. Service was friendly. Machetes were the star of the show here, they have 3 sizes and are great for sharing. We got the pastor which was full of flavor! The steak portion was small and the fajitas were a bit dry in comparison so I would go for the machetes for sure. The dining room is small and dim, you might need a flashlight to read the menu. read more

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I stopped by for lunch here not too long ago, and since it was a gorgeous day, we opted to sit outside and enjoy our food. There was plenty of patio and indoor dining. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering the unique offering of the "machete" because I wanted to try it, and decided to split a 16" machete with my lunch companion. We ordered the marinated steak machete and we ordered extra pico de gallo and corn as fillings. The machete is long and slightly crispy -- like a cross between a taco and a burrito. With the chips and salsa, it was a fair quantity and we enjoyed dining outside. I was hoping for a little more flavor pizazz, but it's a solid choice for sit-down Mexican. read more

Señor Machetes - Marinated steak machete - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We were visiting from out of town and stopped in with our kids for a quick Friday evening dinner. Both the food and service were great. The menu has plenty of interesting options you don't see everywhere. Would definitely recommend for an easy, welcoming meal near the square. read more

Went here for lunch on a Thursday and was very glad we got there before noon, since they filled up at that time. The waitress was pretty quick to take our drink order and bring out some complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were quite tasty and weren't overly salted. Since it is called Señor Machetes, I ended up ordering the fajita machete with roasted chicken breast and a side of pico de gallo. First, I will say that its kind of misleading to say that there is a choice of side with the machetes, as it's an upcharge. And by choice of side they mean topping, i.e. pico de gallo, crema, cucumber habanero pico, roasted corn, jalapeños, or pickled onion. For me, it was necessary to have something extra to brighten up the flavor of the machete, but I probably could have just used the salsa. Overall the machete was decent and service was good, but the prices seem a little high for what you get, as the fajita machete was $13 for the nine inch without any sides. It would be nice if it would come with some beans, rice, or a pico as the House Favorites section does. read more

Señor Machetes - Fajita machete with a side of pico de gallo - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We had seen this place written up in the paper and so we had it on our list of Mexican places to try when downtown. We popped in for a very early dinner on a recent Friday night and had the place to ourselves for the first 30 minutes. They do have a happy hour from 2-7pm but the choices were limited so I just ordered a non-happy hour Pacifico beer. They did serve free chips and salsa which were good. The waitress was very friendly and helpful in explaining the machete concept. We had never seen this before. I tried the smallest size (which is still a good portion) with an al pastor (pork and pineapple) filling. It was quite tasty. It comes with one additional filling/side - I got the pico de gallo. More fillings are an upcharge. I thought it was a tad pricey for what you got but I would order it again. My wife got the chicken enchiladas with verde sauce and she gave it a thumbs up. We would stop again. read more

Señor Machetes - Free chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Seńor machetes, the best authentic Mexican cuisine i have had around the madison area. Walked in on a busy Saturday night, i was attended shortly after by the sweet & kind server. If you are a big taco lover this is the spot. I had the stake & lengua tacos with rice and beans. The tacos are LUXARY! The stake was amazing tasted just like stake on the grill. I am not a big fan of beans, although the beans here reminded me when i was in Mexico. They also have home made fresh waters. If you love horchata you must try it here.! I will definitely be coming back.! read more

What a great meal! Right off Capitol Square and a stone's throw from Monona Terrace, you'll find Señor Machetes. We came on a beautiful August night, and coincidentally the same night as Madison's Dane Dances. So as our 16' Fajita Machete was presented before us we were simultaneously blessed with the rhythmic booms of Orquestra SalSoul Del Mad, a local salsa and soul group. Of course the sounds of live music are not included, but the happenstance made for a wonderful vibe (along with a pitcher of the house Marg). The machete... it's this glorious giant taco crepe hybrid. We got ours with the marinated shirt steak and it really hit the spot. Juicy and flavorful. Make sure to ask for plenty of spicy sauce- the machete would be incomplete without it. I came with a friend that is also a human garbage can and we just barely finished this bad boy. It's bang for your buck. TLDR; find a buddy and gorge on that 16' machete, you'll be satisfied for sure. read more

Señor Machetes - Fajita Machete - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food is always delicious. Sometimes the wait can be a bit long but that's what happens when the food is good

Here's how you do a small restaurant - do a few things, and do them excellently! We all loved our "Machete"s, and it was something interesting that we hadn't had anywhere else. Each of the salsa were delicious too, which is always a sign of a tex-mex place that cares. There are only 2-3 servers here, but they are *booking* it and doing a great job of keeping the restaurant moving. Nice small space! read more

Great food, drinks, ambiance! Service was awesome! Would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Such a great family environment! While our kids may not eat their regular amazing menu they offer the typical fantastic kids meals. Staff are consistently checking in on you to make sure everything is good. I completely forgot to take any pictures as I was too into the perfect weather for dinner on the patio and the company of family. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant, honestly I love nachos and this is my top 3 Mexican restaurants. The ladies that work there are so much fun, the owner is behind the bar. This is such a great restaurant you have to go try it out! Try their mojitos! read more

Señor Machetes - a glass of water with oranges in it - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Delicious food, friendly service! The machete is a tasty, unique dish - it has all the components of Mexican food that I love, fresh and bold flavors, presented in a unique and fun way that adds a great bit of crunchy texture. If I lived on/near the square, this would absolutely be one of my go-to places to get Mexican food. read more

Señor Machetes - Machete - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

So, I just finished lunch. This is my fourth visit here and I love their food. The sopes are so satisfying, great balance between the sope itself and the filling, vegetarian in my case. I've tried the vegetarian green enchiladas before and they are likewise super delicious. The restaurant is on Main Street, downtown Madison, the staff are friendly and efficient, they have outdoor seating as well as indoor. Both are very pleasant. Nice music, too. I want you to try this place, it's money well spent! read more

''Machete, machete, matcheeeee'' My husband and I sat on the patio of Señor Machetes last weekend. It was a beautiful day so we were thrilled they offered and outdoor option-especially with COVID. We started off with chips and salsa and a margarita pitcher. The chips and salsa were delicious! The salsa was super flavorful and the chips were crunchy and salty. The margaritas were good- little heavy on the sweetener though. We did order the house margarita so that could be why. I would recommend upgrading for the Jose Cuervo margarita pitcher. We then ordered a steak fajita machete to share and it was absolutely amazing! It was such a unique dish. It contained plenty of steak, onions and peppers, delicious melty Mexican cheese, and roasted corn (we added the corn). The service was good as well. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The servers also followed COVID protocols. They sanitized, wore, their masks, and had tables spread out. Overall, it was a great experience! It's a bit pricey but well worth the great food, service, and COVID protocols! read more

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Great vibes in the summer! A summer Sunday evening on the patio is super chill! Great servers too. Really kind and a cute little hidden spot right off the square! read more

Señor Machetes - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Delicious, authentic flavors! We stopped in for a bite of lunch after hitting up the Farmer's Market. Got a house margarita and queso to start. Both got machetes for our entree - we'd never heard of this dish! I had the al pastor, my spouse had the chicken with mole and covered with melted cheese. The hand-made corn tortillas were delicious, the mole was just the right amount of chocolatey and not too sweet, and the portion sizes are GENEROUS! It was all SO yummy. Wish we lived in town so we could eat here more often! read more

Señor Machetes - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Excellent flavor in every dish we tried, and extra raves for the camarones dishes. Great drinks, great service. We liked it so much we ate dinner there two days in a row. read more

Racist horrible staff! Got there after going to the Art Fair in the Square. Were told it would be a 35-40 minute wait for food since the kitchen was backed up. After about 15 minutes with no service we asked if we could get drinks and chips. We then got menus. A few more tables were seated after we got there. When staff came out to take orders, they went to tables that were seated after us! They were Hispanic. We were told they were here first! BS! I will never step foot in that place again! We have Jalisco a few doors away! They are amazing! And there is Taco Local! Excellent food! Machete can keep their mediocre food for the people who can't afford the better restaurants I've named! read more

We ended up here with a large group when surrounding restaurants had 45+ minute waits. They graciously seated us and provided us two ballers with generous portions of warm tortilla chips with salsa. She took our drink orders right away. We ordered the marg pitcher for $20, you got the choice of strawberry or lime. We went with the lime and minutes later, it arrived with salt-rimmed glasses and waters for the table. There are plenty of choices of vegetarians and probably vegans with a few customizations. I went with the vegetarian machete, which included sauteed peppers, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes and cheese. The machete is like a longer, less pressed, less closed version of a quesadilla, think somewhere between a taco and a quesadilla. It arrived with sides of sour cream, salsa, guacamole and escabeche. The tortilla was fresh and strings when you pulled it apart. The fillings oozed out of every bite. The crunchy and flavorful vegetables rounded out the subtle queso fresco. If you haven't tried a machete, make a stop in here! read more

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Likely the best sit down Mexican restaurant in the Madison area. The machetes are a must-try regional Mexican classic, which have been perfectly executed in a variety of flavor combinations. My personal recommendations are the fajita machete with steak or chicken as well as the machete a la diabla. Overall, this restaurant is extremely underrated and a solid option for authentic Mexican classics. read more

Señor Machetes - Fajita Machete with Steak (Front), Queso Vaquero Blanco (Middle), Machete a la Diabla (Back) - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great salsa and chips. Queso Blanco was the bomb. I got the fajita burrito. My date got the Machete. Loved it. read more

Señor Machetes - Enchiladas and chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Muy buen servicio, buena comida y meseros amables , atentos al consumidor y una vibra tranqui y familiar my novia y yo lo amamos

The food here was amazing. I really enjoyed it. I got a steak burrito. The service was awesome. Our waiter was nice and the ambience was awesome. Overall, really enjoyed this place read more

Let me start by saying that we went for an early lunch and the place was almost empty. We couldn't understand how it wasn't packed during the lunch rush. They had drink specials, which I didn't drink but I'm sure others would appreciate. Our server was amiable and courteous. As a Tejano and Chicano who grew up in South Texas along the border, I can assure you that the plates are priced reasonable alongside being served well. I will also say their serving of free broth as an appetizer is a reminder of some home restaurants. My only dislike is the serving of chorizo with lunch plates. It must be a Midwest thing as in South Texas; we mainly eat it for breakfast. By the way, Mexican cuisine shouldn't be seen as cheap. This place does Mexican food justice with generous servings and good prices. Don't take advice from a non-Mexican, non-Mexican-American for eating at a Mexican restaurant. I wouldn't attempt to know more about Italian or German food. If you're nearby, do yourself a favor and drop on in. read more

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We had a great birthday dinner here. We had AMAZING margaritas and other cocktails. Service was great! They have free chips and salsa like most mexican places but the food is what sets them apart. We had vegetarian, and meat machetes which is their own special dish. The enchilada Verde were a good size and tasty. The flautas were fried to crisp perfection. Salsa was great and the side salads complemented the main dishes. Will definitely return read more

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I rely on Yelp to find gems like this when visiting a city I don't know. I had to have the "machete" because it's the name of the restaurant. Good choice! It's like a cross between a quesadilla and a burrito. It's the homemade corn "tortilla" that makes it special. It crispy on the edges and kind of soft in the center. I also had their great guacamole. Good stuff! read more

Overall, Senor Machetes was disappointing. And I know what you're wondering, how can giant quesadillas be disappointing?! We arrived and were immediately seated - for a small place and on a Friday night, that was an unexpected delight. Unfortunately after that, the service was subpar. We ordered margaritas, checked-in with our server several times, and never got margaritas or drinks of any kind. We would've definitely ordered something different had our server let us know that margs wouldn't be possible to make at that time. Nevertheless, the 22" machete was impressive when it arrived at our table. We got all the fixings, and it was still a bit bland for my taste. The corn tortillas were spot on, though! I hope this was just an off-night. read more

Señor Machetes - 22" Machete - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I came here for an early lunch on a Saturday and enjoyed the Fajita Salad sitting outside. It was right after they opened for the day so not crowded at all. I would like to return when I am a bit hungrier to try some more dishes and see if I can get it up to a 5 star rating! Service was good and the chips and salsa were tasty! read more

Señor Machetes - Patio - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My favorite spot downtown for quick, easy Mexican food. It's Midwestern Mexican, not what you'd find in Mexico for the most part but for what it is it's really good. You could definitely find something for a picky eater here, the menu is friendly for kids and adults alike. Always friendly, attentive (but not overbearing) service, even when they're slammed. The bar is small but has a decent selection of tequilas and frozen margaritas and some good NA stuff, too! It's not a romantic space, very casual vibes, good for catching up with old friends. The patio is big and can get pretty loud with all the bar patios in the area but not much can be done about that. The whole block tends to be busy with 20-30-something's. So sometimes rowdy, sometimes smokey. More of a daytime vibe for me, I like to stop in with my work besties just before the sun goes down. read more

Neat spot reasonably priced on the square! The machete is a must try, and the flautas were also yummy. Pitcher of margs is cheap ($20) but not super strong. Definitely going back read more

Señor Machetes - Fajita Machete, (flautas remnants in the back), pitcher of margs - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was the best tacos I've ever had! Amazing service and I'd say top 3 places to go in madison! read more

Señor Machetes - Street taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Delivery from YELP was on time and correct! The queso with chorizo outstanding and the chips warm and fresh when they arrived. I loved the one tamale I ordered. Should have gotten two as they were loaded with meat and delish! The pastor enchiladas were ok. They would have been awesome if the tortilla wasn't so large in ratio to the filling. As a diabetic I can usually have corn tortillas without it raising my glucose but this meal sent it through the roof and I didn't even touch the rice that came with the side of frijoles. Yikes! The refried beans (frijoles) were excellent too. Everything was fresh and I would recommend. Especially the queso! read more

Seriously best place in Madison!!!!!! I love the staff, the food, the atmosphere. The location as well