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    Señor Machetes

    4.2 (79 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SEÑOR MACHETES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Grilled pineapple old fashion!
    Chirag S.

    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.

    De'Anna W.

    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.

    Fajitas
    Maeghan N.

    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.

    Marinated steak machete
    Prasanta A.

    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.

    Fajita machete with a side of pico de gallo
    Ericka B.

    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.

    Free chips and salsa
    PJ C.

    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.

    Fajita Machete
    Michelle C.

    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.

    a glass of water with oranges in it
    Nicole K.

    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!

    Machete
    Irene C.

    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.

    Margarita pitchers
    Allison G.

    ''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!

    Nachos
    Michael M.

    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!

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

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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

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

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