Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

In my opinion this is the best Tex/Mex restaurant in Houston. Food are excellent and service is top notch !I went there 2 times and feel at home with the good service, the chips with the guacamole are home made there as they are very fresh you can feel it.I love my camarones a la mexicana, it was simply delicious !I recommend highly this restaurant if you want to eat Tex/Mex food !À mon avis le meilleur resto Tex/mex de Houston, la nourriture est ecellente et le service aussi.Je suis aller 2 x , et je me sentais comme à la maison avec leurs bon service, et les chips avec la guacamole sont très frais ( probablement fait maison). J'ai adoré mes crevette à la mexicaine ( camarones a la mexicana) c'était très bon.Je recommande grandement ce restaurant si vous avez le goût de Tex/Mex c'est la place pour vous régaler.

Date night here with my boyfriend and another couple. We all ordered different entrees and shared, and everything was delicious. Seriously everything. I had the mole enchiladas, my boyfriend had chicken flautas, my friend had posole, and her boyfriend had the carne guisada. We rated them from best to worst (but again, the "worst" was delicious) - 1. carne guisada, 2. mole enchiladas, 3. posole, 4. chicken flautas. The drinks were fun. The ambiance was charming. The service was top notch. I will definitely return again and again. Maderas is a great addition to the thriving Houston food scene.

What a great Saturday morning!!! This place is simply terrific with a good atmosphere and excellent service. We were a group of seven and they gave us a nice table. They have a patio area nicely arranged for those prefer to eat outside. Mr. Simon (the waiter) was very friendly and helpful recommending what to drink and eat from the extensive menu. The food is Mexican well presented (as you can see in the pictures included), good portions and very delicious. We chose from the brunch menu and were not disappointed: the plates are perfect for two persons. Prices are medium (not terribly) expensive considering the size of the portions and the quality of food. For those who like something special to drink... they have an interesting drink menu. Margaritas is not the only good thing you can try there. For those who prefer something more conventional and nonalcoholic, the cafe de olla and cappuccinos are a great option.The desserts are out of the league! Not only big in size but in flavor too! This is an outstanding place to enjoy with family and friends.Parking wasn't an issue at the time we were there and I don't think is an issue at any moment during the day.

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.

I went here with my friend last night and we had a great time! This place is so cute and has a nice dark ambiance. Our waiter was very attentive and would come by and see if we were okay throughout the night.We started off with the Totopos Con Salsa, all three salsas were absolutely phenomenal! We also both got the Hibiscus (Jamaica) Margarita which were absolutely beautiful and tasted delicious. We split Chicken Fajitas which were seasoned so well and came with grilled onions and peppers. We finished off our meal with the Tres Leches! We had a great experience overall, I'll definitely be back in the future

I was in town visiting and looking for a casual dining place. After looking at reviews, we decided on Maderas and made reservations. We were immediately greeted and taken to our table upon arrival. The restaurant is relatively small, nicely decorated, with a nice ambience for date night or a night out with friends. There is an outdoor seating area but it wasn't open due to weather. The staff was extremely friendly. Our server, Simon, was helpful when we inquired about food selections. I ordered a hibiscus Margarita. It was beautifully presented. It was a little sweet for my taste but I can see it being a great drink for someone who likes their cocktails on the sweeter side. We ordered elote, ceviche and guacamole as appetizers. The presentation was nice. The guacamole was as expected. The ceviche tasted fresh. I would order again. I didn't taste the elote but he others in my party ate it and they all commented that it was a good choice. For the main course, I split the flautas ahogadas with my brother's girlfriend. They came with 6 flautas in an order. They were a little more spicy than I expected but it didn't bother either of us. The flautas were crispy despite being covered in salsa. The toppings came together beautifully for a satisfying meal. We each ate 2 and it was plenty of food for both of us. My brother ordered mole. It came with a leg quarter covered in mole sauce with a side of rice and beans and an order of tortillas. I had to taste the sauce and it was so good! Just the right amount of sweet and spicy. He said the chicken had a crispy skin to it which he didn't expect but felt it was a good touch making it different from mole he has ordered other places. My boyfriend ordered the barbacoa birria ramen. He said it was "really good". The guys also ordered carnitas tacos. They came on blue corn tortillas and looked and smelled amazing. They commented on how good they were and both commented that the fried onion were a good touch. Overall, we had a great experience. Our server was very attentive. The food was excellent. The prices were fair for the quality and quantity of food. We are already looking good at the menu and planning to stop by for brunch on another visit.

This joint is as tight as onion skin, and it ain't cheap. But the food and presentation are divine. Though this joint is located in one of the largest cities in the Western Hemisphere -- both geographically and otherwise -- it has the space and feel of Manhattan restaurant. Maybe 12-15 tables inside with a few more on the sidewalk. It's no wonder reservations are suggested! Still, despite that you'll hear your neighbor talking up the latest Apple computer to his date, this place is definitely a must-try.First, the decor and ambiance of this joint are clutch. If I weren't honest, I would've pocketed the etched water glasses. It's dark here ... hence the mediocre photos. Servers here wear black trousers and white button-down shirts. Our server was polite, quick and to the point.The food here is all that. Puerco en Adobo is melting. Nicely spiced for most taste buds. Wonderful. Enmoladas are presented beautifully. The mole here is easy -- not spicy, but bold. -- This joint presents three salsas with its chips (not complimentary) and all three are marvelous. I have a rule about salsas being served cold. This place breaks that rule, but I didn't mind at all. The elote appetizer is nicely flavored, but it honestly sat in the steamer for way too long. Corn should be crisp. Mine was chewy. The huarache appetizer was wonderful, with a variety of flavors and consistencies. Finally, though I drank Modelo, the rest of my party sampled the wonderful drink menu here -- which is probably the restaurant's calling card. Not only is the menu diverse, everything is handcrafted, beautifully presented and delicious. This place gets my vote.

Do yourself a favor and check this place out! Came on a Friday after work and made last minute reservations, recommend doing so for places when available so your experience can be enjoyable. The ambiance is relaxed and trendy, almost Tulum vibes. Seating is very compact, we could hear the table next to us regularly and would get bit loud. Hopefully place does well so they can become a standalone. Would be much more enjoyable if it weren't on a shopping strip, as parking is somewhat limited along with the compact seating. I Ubered from downtown. The service was efficient, quick and friendly until we asked to split the check between two people, waiter seemed bothered. But overall was well attended to during our visit. Reason for the one star removal was the hesitance to split a check and the limited seating and table, for two we ordered a couple of items and wasn't space to hold everything. The drinks, upon looking at their menu, decided we'd definitely be returning as there are so many options & offerings. And each drink we tried appeased our taste buds and surely will do the same for you whatever flavor you like, they have. I started with El Cesar (pictured) not many places offer Italicus Bergamotto in their drinks so I wanted to taste how they paired it with tequila. & it did not disappoint. Once the drink settled for a bit the flavors really came through. (Bergamotto is a citrus, floral and herbal tasting liqueur). After finishing that ordered the Piña tamarindo. It is brought with its own presentation, (see photo with torch) It's almost like a pina colada but not overly sweet nor too creamy. You taste the tamarind enough to where it's not overpowering. The food, we ordered the guacamole with chips (they're not complimentary). The guac tasted fresh and had its flavor (just needed a bit more salt) the chips it came with thankfully were crunchy and not soggy or stale as some places tend to give even when you pay for them. The elote, came as an order of 4. It was sweet, juicy and flavorful. Could've just ate that and been full. It was well prepared with tajin, butter, crema & lime juice. Will order again. We ordered the tacos (comes as order of 3 regular decent sized corn tortillas, not tiny tortillas like other restaurants), I got the carne asada & my friend got pollo asado. They were served onions, cilantro, on corn tortillas with radish, jalapeño and lemon and salsa on the side. Each bite of those taco was flavorfully delicious! Only thing was the tacos were bit cold/warm when we got them at the table. Other than that enjoyed them. Already looking forward to our next visit to try more drinks and food. & hope for the success of the place as everyone was friendly and they know what they're doing just a matter of tweaking certain things to improve on. They also have brunch, lunch and happy hour from 2-6pm Monday-Thursday and outside seating. But it's hot in Texas during summer so inside we sit. It doesn't get too cold inside but recommend a cardigan if you get cold easily.

These are the BEST tacos I've had, I have a tattoo of a taco. They're my favorite food so that means a lot coming from me Also. Shoutout to Jules our bartender, she was great

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.