Mad Mex is a good mexican chain restaurant. This particular location is very nice in terms of service. They seat you promptly and get your orders in time. I have tried virtually everything in their menu and love their enchiladas. Also, their drinks are awesome and I love their margaritas. Nice place for dinner and also if you want to chill out after work early in the evening, they do have good beer selection and chicken wings. All in all, one of the better Mad Mex locations. read more

Gobblerito! Didn't know this was a thing until recently. Absolutely amazing. I could eat one everyday. This folks is what happiness is all about. Ordered a pick up and the food was ready promptly when they said it would be. read more

Went there with a friend yesterday. Clean. Comfy love the atmosphere! We were stuck there during a storm so we didn't mind. Our server was also very friendly and attentive, too. Got three chicken tacos..it was good but what rated this 4/5 starts was the lack of guacamole for 1.50 that couldn't be reasonably divided among three tacos; it was a tablespoon (like really?? Fork it over). I didn't say anything cause my friend was there and I didn't want to piss the server off. Lol. But I won't be adding guac anymore. read more

I love Mad Mex (and, no it's not really Mexican food, but more like Tex Mex) I have been frequenting the restaurants for 23 years . . . And am hopelessly devoted to Big Burrito. That said, I like the food at this location best. Honestly, I kind of wish I didn't because there are other locations closer to me or with better ambiance. But, for some reason, this location always nails it . . . Whether you're ordering a burrito, tacos, some new addition to their menu or just some wings and chips. I can't say what makes the food just a bit better, but it always is! read more

We order food just now and pick up by Husband the Steak&portabello fajitas is a shame .. you can barely see the steak it is more on portabello.. the salads is runny and the wings are bland. This are the comments of my kids at young age. read more

While our first trip to Mad Mex started off shaky (we ... couldn't find the door) everything was exponentially better after that. We went around lunchtime on a Saturday. Seated instantly. Our server, Zach, was awesome. He recommended several dishes that he prefered, and I'm glad we listened. Chicken tacos with a full plate of rice and beans for me, chicken quesadilla for my better half, both out of this world. I tried a strawberry margarita, very tasty. So I tried a second, and it was just as good. The decorations were very authentic Mexicania, with the overall decor feeling very organic, not forced at all. Nit-picky things: the drink menu proclaims free chips and salsa. This only applies if you sit at the bar, as we were charged $3 for this. Also, there is a small up-charge for flavors in the margarita. Totally worth it, just wanted to note. I can't wait to go back. Currently my favorite place in Monroeville. read more

The two stars is a reflection more of service than food. We came in at 10:40pm after attending a Pens game for food.Their website said the kitchen was open until 11pm and the bar until midnight. When we walked in the bar was crowded and a few people in the restaurant. We stood waiting for a hostess for about 5 mins even questioning whether we should sit in the bar area since no on was showing. When she did arrive, there was no greeting instead she asked if we knew what we wanted because they were closing. I said to her that your kitchen says it is open until 11pm and it is 10:45pm and her response was we have no control over the website. We were in the process of sitting when she was asking for our drink order. We initially wanted margaritas or a beer but didn't get a chance to look and felt rushed so we ordered water. We barely looked at the menu and she was already back asking for our order. We ordered wings, wing salad, empanada, fajita burrito. All was good except the fajita burrito...it was straight rice and beans with very little chicken no onions or peppers. The whole time we were eating they were sweeping and cleaning around us and stacking chairs onto tables not an ideal setting for eating and extremely rude to customers. We never did order drinks, we ate and left by 11:15pm. If your hours say open until midnight and the kitchen is open until 11pm then that should be the case and I should have had the same dining experience as someone at 6pm. Very disappointing...we should have went to Eat n Park. read more

I normally love going to Mad Mex in the Fall for the Gobblerito. They were short staffed today. We waited 45 minutes to be seated, even though they had plenty of seating. We were told it was because they were trying to get the wait staff caught up on their tables. The hostess was very curt. I wouldn't have minded the wait, but they were not very friendly. The food was still delicious, the waitress was very nice, and the Margarita was on point! I will return, just disappointed today. read more

We recently moved to the area. My husband is a HUGE mexican fan. I'm an okay mexican fan. Neither of us had ever been to Mad Mex prior to our first trip here. We will be returning! The staff is super friendly. The first thing I take notice is how my children are treated. If they are treated great...you've got me. They were treated like little princes. They were absolutely delighted. The waitress talked to them when taking our orders. The food was hot, it was really good, our beverages (we both tried the blackberry margaritas) were so good. We will be going back soon! read more

Love this restaurant! I get the spinach shrimp mushroom quesadillas every time. Can't go wrong with their lunch special mon-Thursday for $10 that includes the quesadilla plus salad or soup! Service has been a hit or miss there, usually good. Everything seems fresh and made to order. Definitely recommend! read more

One of a pair of headbangin' friends is vegan, and when the three of us passed through Monroeville en route to Greensburg for a show, we really had no other choice off the tops of our skulls but Mad Mex, and overall, my experience was a rung above my last one nearly 3 years ago. Not really knowing what in Perdition to order for myself, I closed my eyes and planted my finger on the Grilled Chicken Torta, and was rather pleased with it after scarfing down the last morsel. An exercise in shamelessly inauthentic fusion, this take on the torta is essentially a Mexican shawarma, the sandwich was filled with pleasingly charred, seasoned, and tender chicken breast, hummus, alfalfa sprouts, pico de gallo, lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese, and red onion with a chipotle aioli served on the side for dipping. A spicy, creamy, meaty, crunchy mess of flavorful, hearty fun, the "pita" or "tortilla" was as pillowy as that which holds shaved lamb in the Mediterranean, and the orange, doctored-up condiment played the role of tzatziki with devil-may-care irreverance. Furthering the heresy was serving of waffle fries so hash browns-meets-mashed potatoes, I was wondering if a collaboration with the Original Hot Dog Shop was occurring. Of course, I also had to have a serving of what is the apex of guacamole in Pittsburgh. The avocado was left chunky. Tomatoes, chili, and lime accentuated the lardy texture and taste without overpowering the superfood. The chips were freshly dunked in hot oil for a spell. The salsa was typically fruity and left a light spank on the tongue. The Authenticity Police can go after Taco Bell for all I care. Leave Mad Mex be. What they do isn't about tradition. It's about good times and delicious food. So get over thyselves, foodies. P.S. The service was fine. read more

Mad Mex is a solid choice for drinks and dinner with friends or family. The environment is fun and margaritas are good and strong. They also have a nice draft beer selection as well as tequila choices. Burritos and salads are very good, along with the pic a dip a for an appetizer. Chips and salsa are plentiful. read more

There is usually a certain amount of wait time when going there for dinner I've noticed. I love the food!! I also love the fact that they have more choices in seafood or vegetarian food compared to other Mexican food. The staff is always friendly any given day even when they are the busiest. Love the atmosphere and the interior decor is amazing. I've been coming to this location for past 3+years. Still my fav. Place to eat. read more

Went there on a Friday night to grab some drinks and a bite to eat. We ordered the salsa appetizer, I had the mushroom and cheese quesadilla with whole wheat tortillas with a glass of wine, and my husband got a margarita with wings. The food, I must say was pretty good. Our waitress seemed like she was new, as she spilled our dip all over the table. She served someone else before she wiped it up. When my quesadilla came out, it looked like it was on a white tortilla-I asked, and sure enough it was. She comped the entrée for the inconvenience and apologized many times, which was appreciated. Despite these few issues, we really enjoyed our night there and I'm not sure if it's the low lighting, or the booths, but I really like the ambiance at this particular Mad Mex. I do wish they had more drink specials for a Friday night. Even so, everything was delicious and they had lots of vegetarian options. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

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It has parking. The reservations are stored on an iPad. They're not afraid of spice. And with that, I think I've listed the things I like about Mad Mex. The menu has a lot of potential, but not enough to outweigh a significant wait at 8:30 on a Friday night. It's good enough, but not so good I want to go out of my way to brave the crowd and the noise to eat dinner on a European schedule. If you're in the right frame of mind and have a margarita in you, your mileage might vary. read more

I couldn't help but think while eating at Mad Mex, how am I not going to give this place 1 star. Its the margaritas and the guacamole. I have always been a fan of their frozen margaritas (got started on them at the one in Oakland). I do have to say that their menu is also very funny, but I am really in it for the food. I've eaten at mad mex a couple times, and I've always been underwhelmed. I got the red velvet burrito (sans spicy spinach to save my tender tastebuds), and I had eaten half of the thing (which is about the size of a football partially deflated) and got 2 pieces of zucchini and 3 bites of very tough chicken. Another one of the diners in my group got an enchilada, and you could not even see the cheese there was that little of it. The rest of the diners enjoyed their dinner, and no one complained of anything being over-spicy. We shared chips and dips, with the guac being my fav. The service was good. They managed to seat us fairly quickly, even though we were a relatively large party for their pretty small space. The noise level was tolerable, and the food came out hot and at the same time. The bottom line for me: If you want good food, skip this place. Try El Campesino down the road, heck, try Qdoba or Chipotle even. If you want a good Margarita, then you've found your place read more

Big ol' important EDIT: Frankly, there isn't a lot of true "Mexican" food in Pittsburgh and everyone from newspaper critics to newcomers complains. I've heard so many people say "Mad Mex is the worst Mexican..." Guess what. It isn't really Mexican. And a restaurant that blatantly uses Spanglish (Booze y Brews) in its menu KNOWS it. That being said, enjoy the food as you would the menu: American fare with Mexican influence. read more

Visited yesterday as I had some time to kill. Crazy busy, but was warned in advance that it would take awhile for my food. Since I was killing time it didn't matter. Chips and guacamole were yum. Orange pineapple margarita was a little bitter. Otherwise ok. Waitress was a sweet girl who kept coming back to see if I needed anything. Disapointed to read the bad review regarding the wait. If I had an important meeting I wouldn't take the chance of sitting in a packed restaurant and expect to be out in an hour. That's just common sense.I also wouldn't blame my server.They work too hard for their money. Always had good experiences there. Would definitely return. Have to try the gobblerito. read more

My first time at Mad Mex, our server was excellent. Tortilla chips were stale and in small pieces, seemed recycled from another basket. Margarita was average. Not sure I'd visit again read more

I could eat the California Grilled Chicken Salad with lime cilantro dressing every day ! I love the vibe here and they have great happy hour ! read more

I keep wanting to like this place but it's just not happening. Although it is a great location for happy hour and offers a nice variety of beers, the food is what keeps me away. No matter what I try on the menu, I find it all underwhelming or bland. Even the chips and salsa that they offer you at the bar are mediocre. read more

Knock out every time I return! I've been to a few locations but this one is the most convenient. The quality of the food especially the chicken is just amazing and not to mention the amazing featured margaritas every time I go. I usually don't take left overs but I make an exception for here because it's sooo good :) the service is always great and everyone is really nice. The atmosphere is cool and relaxing for a great lunch or night out ! read more

The Mad Mex experience started with a whimsical desire for margaritas and a hunger for a very late lunch/early dinner. The portions are massive, in keeping with true Pittsburgh form, and the Mad Mex margarita is a whopping 22 oz frozen monster, which we had topped with an extra shot. Andrea and I had two 16 oz baby margaritas on ice first (also with extra shooters) before moving on to the big boy. We tried the trio of dips, with the black bean and pineapple habanero coming in first, and the guacamole trailing. My obsession with mole sauce was peaked at the sight of a mole chicken burrito which I ordered. Elie opted for the steak fajitas and andrea had the steak burrito. The food was fresh and good in quality, and by the time Allejandro arrived we suggested he have his burrito without rice which made it perfect. All in all, will definitely come back when I'm in town; we sat and drank and ate for 3 and a half hours, and not once did anyone rush us despite the crowd. That's good service :) read more

I have always been skeptical of Mad Mex just because Mexican food isn't my go to choice when eating out. I was very surprised and pleased with my visit. The restaurant has an out door option which would be nice with a group of friends but for dinner for two I liked eating in. There is never much of a wait because service has always been quick. I really like the guacamole with chips or their wings for an appetizer. My main course is usually the same which may seem boring but hey I know what I like! I get the tofu tacos and even writing about them now I'm craving them! The tofu is cooked perfect with a glaze that reminds me of a general tsos sauce. The soft shell tacos are topped with fresh bean sprouts a green salsa and some avocado. All of these ingredients working together makes for the best taco I've ever had. The meal also comes with rice black beans pico and I get sour cream. Go try my favorite tofu taco! I'm now a Mad Mex fan! read more

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Good Tex Mex restaurant but service is really slow and it is hard to get ahold of a waiter. They just keep disappointing by not bring refills to drinks and forgetting sides for meals. Had to ask to get our check because waiter had disappeared. Good food but horrible serve. Was to be contacted by management for the service but they failed to follow up as well. Very disappointing will not be going to this establishment again. It is sad they had good food but poor follow up all around. This the reason for the drop in review. read more

Quality food. Fun vibe. Consistently good. Love the Gobblerito at Thanksgiving. It's a great place to meet for lunch. The big round tables are cozy and make conversation possible in a noisy atmosphere. Go there. You'll like it. read more

Mad Mex is the best place to be for a vegetarian in Monroeville. On Friday and Saturday evenings the wait time is insane and the bar is standing room only, but once seated, the service is generally great. Kid's meals are cheap and come with dessert, which is a big deal if you're 5. Nice draft selection, damn good maragaritas. read more

Holy Vegan Options! This menu is loaded with choices for the meat lover and Vegan alike. The bar has a ton of options. The food is great. The staff is on point. Plenty of parking available. Other shops in walking distance. This place rocks and is my favorite place to eat in Monroeville, PA. read more

I really wanted to like this place more, I gave it two chances. This review is based solely of happy hour and appetizers. Came here to start the birthday weekend. Ordered a strawberry margarita, watched the bartender pour a gross amount of strawberry mix in a cup and then full it with the generic frozen margarita. The margarita was so syrupy it was simply not enjoyable. That being said the craft beers on happy hour are a steal! I ordered some wings, they came out barely warm and completely overcooked with almost zero sauce. I asked for more sauce which they gave me, but it didn't seem to help. The sauce flavor wasn't that special either. Lastly, the service is not that great. Maybe they are understaffed? But I always had a long wait to get a re-fill. I will probably give it another shot maybe for dinner, but from what I've seen so far it's, nothing to special. read more

One of my favorites in Monroeville. Good Tex-Mex. Like the fajitas, tacos, chickpea chili. Be sure to catch the half price happy hour specials and spicy guacamole. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant. Great atmosphere and food! I have a gluten allergy, and have been taken care of the numerous times I have been here. Never got sick! Definitely recommend. read more

I normally enjoy mexican food a lot, but Mad Mex is not the mexican people should be looking for. They have so much on the menu, but it looks like the same burrito. They do not have distinct tastes to me and they are not very mexican. Also soda lovers, the last time I was there they did not serve soda. Just get water, or leave the restaurant. read more

So, I was here about a year ago with some friends on a weekday. We sat outside, has some food and drinks and everything was pleasant. Last week I came here on a Friday night to meet up with some friends and it was waaay different. The place was packed, and extremely loud. Some may enjoy this type of atmosphere but we had to yell at each other at our table to communicate. We ordered chips and salsa as an appetizer as we feared our food would take a while given the amount of people dining. They were pathetic. Basically just bagged chips, not the warm and fresh fried ones you get at authentic mexican restaurants. The salsa tasted like stewed tomatoes. I'm on a diet so I opted for a salad instead of my usual burrito. Stick to the main entrees, the salad wasn't that impressive. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their orders though. I think if i would have skipped the chips and just went with the standard Mad Mex burrito I would have been happier. Probably the worst part of our meal was my fiance's Margarita. Just the standard $8 margarita...it tasted HORRIBLE. Granted, I don't like margaritas much but i know what they are supposed to taste like. This one tasted like low end tequila and syrup. I doubt I'll be back to MadMex unless someone insists. There are much better choices for this type of fare in the area. read more

The mexican chicken wings were NOT fully plucked, they still had feathers as they were deep fried covered in sauce. Terrible manager didn't seem worried about the wings having rogue feathers. Not happy read more

A great Tex-Mex restaurant. Love their food. Their beer selection isn't the largest, but it they offer many craft beers. Like the atmosphere and they have outdoor seating. read more

Love love love the mahi mahi tacos!! Hubby gets the BBQ wing tacos. And says the waffle fries are the best around. Sometimes the music is to loud (we're in our 40's ) and sometimes it's cold if your seated on the covered veranda but the food is always good and that's why we keep coming back. read more

Great food. Definitely try the chickpea chili. The atmosphere is very unique and quite pleasant.

I don't mind fusion food - Vietnamese fajitas rock - but sometimes it just doesn't work. I'm used to the Mexican-infused Italian restaurants of the Southwest, which has made its way to Pittsburgh through a few chains, and I avoid them like the plague. The salsa-like stuff they call sauce just doesn't do it for me. But Mad Mex is the first Italian-infused Mexican I've ever tried. And it doesn't work either. Add some olive oil to the 'salsa' that comes along with the chips, and you've got a jalapeno brushetta. Without the oil, as they make it here, it's nothing more than a dry clump of tasteless diced tomatoes, made hot by jalapenos. And the chips were stale. Following Chili's lead, the chips and salsa are considered an appetizer, and must be ordered. I thought I was pretty safe ordering chicken fajitas. The chicken was doused in pesto. A very strong basil pesto. Considering that basil is the prime flavor of most Italian food, and cilantro plays basil's role with Mexican food, and the two herbs have very distinctive and strong flavors, this just didn't work. At all. If they were going for an Italian-infused Mexican, they could have at least tried something that might have worked, like, say, a cilantro-based pesto. And the flour tortillas were gooey and thick, like the kind you find at the grocery store, not the delicate, airy, crisp, light, thin fajitas worked between the hands of an old Mexican woman. A little bit on the pita-side. I didn't order desert. Didn't even ask about it. I was afraid there might be tres lechesmasu... read more

Great selection of large burritos. It's a little more chain feel than El (or is it Los) Campasinos across the street, but it still has good food. read more

Not all that kid friendly. They are scared of the masks on the wall. Chips are great and salsa is ok. Food is pretty bland, though. Out server was unusually helpful and nice, though. read more