The food is outstanding at all of the Mad Mex's but I'm here to tell you about the perfect place to watch big Pittsburgh (or World Cup or men's and women's world cup and International matches) game if you want to be social but still soak in the excitement of a sports bar. They have a couple of projection sets they bring down behind the bar. Tryi it, you won't be disappointed. Hopefully you have a better track record than I do here for my teams. lol. I'm 1-4. Rock on! read more

Mad Mex - Shadyside - Great place for Big games. They roll down a couple projection sets. It's not a typical sports bar. - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place has a lot of seating and is a perfect place for lunch in between work since they have awesome lunch specials. You have to pay for parking on the streets, but now that it's nice out you can sit inside or outside. I definitely recommend right by their huge garage style window to get the best of both worlds. I got the carnitas burrito which was delicious!! Skip the tortilla soup though. Also make sure to sign up for their email list because new users get a complimentary lunch special that you can use that same day! Our waitress was awesome when we asked what she would recommend and it did not disappoint. read more

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I give Mad Mex mad props for a trendy atmosphere, top 40 music, good service, valet, and some creativity in their dishes. The chimichanga wasn't what I was expecting, but the twist of using some kind of a red sauce and interesting seasoning made the dish worth while. Why 3 stars? An incredibly bland quesadilla, lame margaritas, and bleh queso were what made the lasting impression on me. read more

They have good discounts at night! So my sis and I woke up after our dinner food comas to get a drink here at Mad Mex. $7 32-ounce margaritas and half priced food. We came in at 11pm, at the right time for both of those offers. We ordered the sangria infused margarita (twice), boneless chicken wings and nachos. The nachos were alright, but when the cheese isn't liquid-like, I prefer that the shredded cheese be in obnoxious amounts. And that did not happen, even though I ordered extra cheese just in case. The spicy boneless wings were not spicy, and could have used more sauce. The shape was also really strange, almost looked like a tiny tilapia fillet. I guess I was expecting more of a nugget, BWW typed wing, but it was fine either way. For $22, I can't complain. We left tipsy and full at 1am. Thanks Mad Mex! read more

As far as actual food goes, Mad Mex is Mad Mex and I have nothing really negative or positive to say about it. You get what you expect when you come here. It's typical Mad Mex food. Burritos, tacos, chicken wings, all decent. The service on the other hand. Wow...just...unbelievably bad. I still talk about it to people. I gave them multiple chances. I thought, one bad server does not completely ruin a place for me. However, the top three worst experiences of my life server wise have all been at THIS Mad Mex. Condescending, rude, and inattentive are the first three words that come to mind when I think of the service I experienced here. I won't go back. I will still go to other Mad Mex's but I will never go back to this one. read more

super-happy that there's a mad mex within a mile of my place. even happier that there's quasi-outdoor seating with the huge, beautiful garage windows out front. the margarita varieties are great, and you can get a big azz one for $7 during happy hours. the wings are pretty spot-on considering you're at a mexican joint, and i'm a big fan of their medium salsa. plus -- complimentary valet is usually pretty convenient instead of fighting the ellsworth shadyside parking scene. why did i dock a star? sometimes the waitstaff are too busy chatting with their friends to bother taking care of you. also, the valet service guys sometimes give me a hard time for having a huge truck. an actual quote: "where do you want me to put this?!" really? that's sort of your job. anyway, i digress. the food is good. the margaritas are great. and, someone may or may not park your car or truck for free. totally worthy of 4 stars. read more

Mad Mex - Shadyside - Blackberry rhubarb margarita happy hour!!! - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Like many, I was psyched for the opening of this location and I think the space is grand compared to the others I've been to. Sure, it's loud and proud, like the others, but it also features the many vegan options that make Mad Mex a pioneer in the Pgh area dining scene. Really, If it weren't for the vegan food (of inconsistent quality), I'd avoid the (obnoxious) Mad Mex atmosphere at all costs. But since they have discontinued the half priced food after 11pm at this location, the costs to avoid have increased. In other words, WTF. This review has been discounted by 50% to reflect my disappointment. read more

Ok, Mad Mex, you're off the hook from me. I came here for a Saturday afternoon brunch and was quite pleased. Service was friendly, attentive and fast. Food was good. Prices, same as they ever were. I had the chicken mole burrito. Not bad, flavor wasn't as strong as I imagine a mole should be but it was still a decent meal. I didn't order the Gobblerito but methinks I'll be coming back to try that one soon! read more

The vegan chickpea chili burrito was quite good. Cons: parking, cooler-than-thou crowd, blinding sun when the doors are open. Good when you're with inflexible family who insist on meat. read more

Given the fact that I absolutely love Mexican food, I can't believe I lived in Pittsburgh for almost two years before finally making my way to a Mad Mex! I came to the Shadyside location on Saturday evening with three friends. It was packed, but surprisingly the hostess was able to seat us right away. One of the first things I noticed is that the restaurant is extremely dark - obviously in an endeavor to set the mood, but I would have liked just a little more light. We were seated by a window, however, which helped. If you're coming to Mad Mex expecting traditional Mexican food, you'll be disappointed. The food here is highly Americanized, so you just have to know that and accept it going into things. We started off by ordering some chips, salsa, and guacamole for the table. The salsa was a bit too spicy for my liking, so unfortunately I didn't eat much at all. The guacamole was actually better than expected, and I noted that the chips were piping hot and fresh when they came to the table. Service was quick, and despite the fact that our waitress had many tables, she did give us a decent amount of attention. I ordered the chicken fajita burrito, which includes all the traditional components of the regular burrito (chicken, rice, black beans, and lettuce) while also adding in sautéed onions and peppers. The burrito was absolutely huge. This is the first burrito I've ever eaten that I was simply not able to pick up and was forced to eat with a knife and fork. It was like a brick! For ten dollars it was a great deal, as I took half of it home with me. The flavors were good, but honestly didn't wow me. I hate to say it, but if I want Americanized Mexican food, I think nine times out of ten I would head to Chipotle over Mad Mex. That being said, I still enjoyed my burrito and enjoyed the atmosphere on a busy Saturday evening. read more

Obviously this place doesn't need a review. It's affordable enough so everyone can come without risk. For GF and dairy free eaters: they can substitute corn tortillas AND vegan sour cream and vegan cheese that melts like regular cheese. When I order a burrito, I order it naked with a side of corn tortillas and I make my own mini burritos. Expect to wait during rush hours (6-830), the bar is a good place to wait, even if you don't have a seat :) read more

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So far I have frequented Madmex in greentree /shadyside and now monroeville. Each one I had something a little different so the kudos and misses will vary just a heads up. Greentree had the best stocked bar in pittsburgh I heart anyplace which stocks Absolut Pear... Mango or Acai Berry Ive been to Bars here who couldnt stock any of these so A++ for booze at this location. Here they had all three. Shadyside the Margaritas were so yummy and so were the buffalo wings I was in heaven. Though be careful ordering the expensive bigass one with the sidecar extra shot thing....... creepy little bugger makes for a big buzz later :) I tried the pork Carnitas burrito at Monroeville, along with chips and salsa. Here i cried for the authentic mexican of the southwest I truly miss, because the carnitas were so bland, the rice was white (ew) spanish please, and there weren't really any beans or corn in the burrito. Suffice to say Chipotle makes a better carnitas pork burrito for the same price or less. Also my 12 oz margarita was super tart and boozey. Salsa the chipotle and the blk bean were yumm, the nacho cheese was gross but ive never been a fan of that. I would read some more yelp reviews before ordering here again or maybe just go here for drinks and apps. read more

Love this place. They have the best food and drinks they are all super friendly. I can't believe how clean it is. I will be back.

A solid option for food and drink in Shadyside. Went here last night, it was fairly busy and there was a 25 minute wait for a table of 4. As far as I know, they don't take reservations or use NoWait/Yelp. We headed to the bar, they always seem to have a few specials at any time of day though we missed happy hour. Unfortunately they did not have frozen margaritas available for whatever reason. Their frozen margaritas are typically very good, they have a good ice-liquid consistency. Once seated, the service was not great, our waiter was running from table to table doing his best though. We had the "Jersey Chips" to start, basically waffle fries with queso and ranch on the side. They were great, their ranch is really good. I had the Spicy Mad Mex Burrito. Their burritos are enormous and oddly square-shaped. They don't come with any sides, but given their size I can't imagine you'd want to eat anything else. The good news is you'll likely have leftovers to take home. read more

Mad Mex - Shadyside - Spicy Mad Mex Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is the best Mad Mex location. The staff is always FRIENDLY, unlike Oakland, the food is just as good (if not better), and I don't think I've ever waited more than five minutes for a table here. I've been here at least a dozen times since moving back to Pittsburgh, and it's now what comes to mind when I think "Mad Mex". I've had plenty of meetups with friends, nights out with my girlfriend, and even a small, informal High School reunion at this location, and have never been disappointed by the food or the service. The only issue is the parking situation, which isn't Mad Mex's problem, but it's worth mentioning. The plaza up the street (which houses Chipotle, etc) used to allow it after all of the businesses closed, but now they have a group of security guards harassing people and threatening to tow cars all night, despite their empty lot. I ended up having to park about a half-mile away the other night. This was infuriating, considering the hundreds of empty spots right next to the restaurant. read more

I've been here a couple of times, though it's been awhile. The reason it's been awhile is because nothing I've ordered here has wowed me. Both times I've been here, I've come with a group during happy hour. I don't recall what I ordered the first time, but the second time, I ordered the fish tacos. They were disappointing--the fish didn't seem very fresh, and its flavor was drowned out by the salsa. The refried beans and rice that came with it were pretty nondescript, as well. I don't recall much about the chips, so they must not have struck me as particularly tasty. The margaritas, on the other hand, were pretty good. I personally don't have the alcohol tolerance for the Big Azz margarita, so I went with the smaller ones both times. I believe I ordered the strawberry once and the mango once, and they were both decent. Be forewarned that it's extremely crowded during happy hour, and that the noise level is extremely loud. If I came here again, I'd skip the food and would try to sit at the bar and order chips and a margarita. If I came around Thanksgiving, I might try the gobblerito, however, since this seems to be a popular option. read more

Good food and drinks but they just took of the best, and my favorite sauce. They no longer have the mole sauce in the menu and I'm broken hearted. So mad, and sad. I hope they bring it back. BRING BACK THE MOLE read more

Get the pickadippa and get the Black Bean Dip and the spicy cheese dip. Third choice is on you. Mad Mex has good appetizers, and acceptable entrees--I've had their enchiladas and burritos...the thai one is too "out there" to be successful, the tofu ones are pretty good, and the carnitas ones are excellent. The unflavored margaritas are pretty good; the flavored ones are meh. They have a great beer selection (and tequila selection) and happy hour features discounts on wings (which are pretty good). The sangrias are on the sweeter side. Student halfsies make me come here more often than I otherwise would--it's a great value. read more

This place is hip and fun. Definitely sit at the bar as your chips and salsa are free as opposed to sitting at a table where you have to pay for it. Also their bar staff have been there a while and know the menu and are very attentive to the customers. However the host was unpleasant when we had asked for a seat near the bar to view the tv. The food runner told the dropped out food off and was too busy to answer the wifi password or to grab ketchup for the fries we had ordered. All and all this is a great restaurant with great beer and food. The management should have a chat with their crew regarding customer service though. read more

To me, Mad Mex is a place to watch sports, drink beer and eat wings! And for those points and those points only, I am giving Mad Mex 4 stars! It's convenient, there's street parking, it's a fun atmosphere, it's not impossible to get a table, and they have a decent happy hour! What is there to complain about?? I can't speak to the food because I basically refuse to eat mexican food outside of CA or Texas. (And yes, I know that Tex-Mex is fake mexican food.) So, I'll defer to the rest of the yelpers for opinions on the food. But given that there are several locations, I'm sure the food is your run-of-the-mill chain mexican options. read more

Four years ago, this Mad Mex was one of the first local restaurants we had tried in Pittsburgh while family was in town. The service had been mediocre, the food was underwhelming, and the margaritas were poor. My margarita was so terrible that I sent it back. (That's the one and only time that I have ever sent a drink back.) I avoided eating at Mad Mex for two years until I gave the Monroeville location a try. After drinking and dining at the Monroeville location multiple times over the last couple years, I fell in love with this local Mexican chain. While in the middle of some bar hopping last night, my group and I made Mad Mex our last stop. I had such high hopes after our Monroeville experience... but I was disappointed yet again. We started with appetizers which were pretty good. However, our waitress was not the nicest. We arrived at 9:30, and several people at the table ordered beer while I anxiously waited for the Big Azz Margarita special to begin at 10:00. At 9:58, I asked the waitress if it was 10:00 yet, and she curtly answered "no" and walked away, not returning for at least 10-15 minutes. I was so frustrated by her that none of us ordered margaritas, and we all ended up leaving the restaurant shortly after. My advice would be to drive out to the suburbs and dine at the Mad Mex in Monroeville, where I have consistently had a completely opposite experience. read more

I'm definitely a fan of this Mad Mex. When we can't think of somewhere new to venture for dinner, we generally find ourselves here. Even though I love authentic Mexican food, sometimes you just want some wingos tacos with a side of waffle fries! And don't forget the ranch to dip it all in. The sangria is delicious. Our service has always been pretty good with speedy and nice servers. I also like the large bar area and all the tables that surround it. We've even done take out a few times and when we order the guac to go, it comes with our very own pre packaged bag of chips. The presentation is great. And of course I have to mention the goblerito. Only available seasonally, but it's just a must have around Thanksgiving. You'll need a nap afterwards but it's well worth the calories and fullness. Mashed potatoes, beans, turkey, corn, and stuffing all wrapped up in a burrito. With gravy. And cranberry sauce. Cmon. read more

We ordered for pickup for a late lunch for 4 on 12/27/2021. Had not eaten at MadMex for some time and was overwhelming disappointed. The Southwestern wings were tasteless and could have been cooked a bit longer. The worst was the pork and pineapple taco which sat in 1/4 inch of grease, saturating the taco to the point that the taco fell apart into mush. We threw away both the wings and the pork taco. The spicey spinach was way over the top hot - even for the heat enthusiasts at the table. The fish taco was good and everything else was OK, but not remarkable. Guacamole was very good. read more

So I don't know if anyone reading this uses Mint to manage finances, but basically there is this option where you can view total spending over the past few years by specific store/restaurant/etc. One day I did a search for Mad Mex, and the number that appeared was absolutely horrifying. So I'm at this Mad Mex a lot. Too much, maybe. It's just so conveniently located, the happy hour is good, food is consistent, and most of the staff is very friendly. My history with Mad Mex started at the Oakland location while I was a Pitt undergrad, and once I moved to Point Breeze on the very edge of Shadyside, I was glad that this new location opened within walking distance. The location itself is WAY better than the Oakland restaurant. It's so much bigger, has a cool garage door, and a very large bar. The margaritas. Okay, so they're not the best margaritas ever--not even close, really. But the BIg Azz margs are HUGE and are cheap during happy hour. My friends and I actually calculated that getting two Little Butt margaritas at happy hour pricing is a better value that one Big Azz. Two Little Butts will cost $6 for 24 total ounces, while a Big Azz is $7 for 22oz. Knowledge is power. I usually stick to the Wing-O-Rito which combines two of my favorite foods: buffalo chicken inside of a burrito. The standard rice, black beans, and cheese are also inside, along with salsa and ranch or bleu cheese on the side. I find it really hard to deviate from this even though I'm sure there are probably many other tasty things on the menu. One other food item I do love is the Pennsyltucky Fried Tofu. Try it. Even tofu haters will like it. True story: one time my friends and I won a 20lb box of coconuts and bananas here (plus a round of free drinks). You just can't say that about most restaurants. read more

Overview: Mad Mex is a popular, dimly lit, trendy Mexican restaurant/bar on S Highland Ave pretty close to the plaza with Chipotle/Whole Foods that I visited as a part of a large group for a pre-interview dinner. The Food: Perhaps I am not the best person to talk about the food here because we did not have a traditional meal here. We were served buffet, BYOT (build-your-own-taco) style, and given a standard array of chicken, lettuce, salsas, and soft tortillas. We were served on their second story dining table which is basically a indoor balcony that seats a little over 20 people. I didn't find the food to be very special in any way, and thought the open room wasn't the best place for people to talk due to noise from the bottom stories. The Establishment: Situated on a row of shops rather than in a plaza, I'm not exactly sure where people park. When I came here, I ended up parking in the Whole Foods plaza which was about a quarter mile away. It's very dimly lit, and fairly loud, but was upscale in that most of the furniture was good heavy wood and the bathrooms were classy and clean. There is a large bar to your left as you enter that I did not try out. The Service: I can't really comment as I came with a large private group. After our initial drink orders, I didn't meet a waiter again. Conclusions: Mad Mex was a decent restaurant for our large group (~20 people) but unfortunately I was not impressed by the food. I do have to warn readers that my experience was likely marred because buffet-style food has to appeal to the broadest audience and I do favor adventurous places that take chances with their cooking. Mad Mex has a trendy vibe that will appeal to most young people and seems well suited for small groups of young adults. read more

Service is usually pretty good. There are a few servers who can be a little absent minded but for the most part I've never had a terrible experience (I've been here ALOT). This past weekend I was there for a bachelorette with a party of 9 and our waitress was very good....staying on top of what we needed and allowing us to get all separate checks while shuffling a few things around (apps and the bride's dinner). The guacamole is super delicious, but I think It's overpriced (I actually find a lot of the entrees to be overpriced but I know they use quality ingredients). The app is $7 for a small bowl (though it comes with unlimited chips and a small bowl of salsa as well). What can I say, I like a lot of guac on my chips. The tortilla soup is DELICIOUS and is a good choice if you're trying to be calorie conscious. I usually sub it for a side...it's an upcharge though. I usually get the steak quesadilla. It's plenty of food and I like that you have the option of a whole wheat tortilla. No matter what I get, I typically always have leftovers to take home. Happy hour is also good with half off drafts and specials on margaritas and wings. It gets crowded after work so arrive early if you don't want to wait for a table. read more

I had to write a positive review after my last two. And who better to review positively than Mad Mex? This location is pretty huge and very busy at happy hour. We went on a Friday night and had to wait 15-20 minutes for a table for two, but it wasn't a big deal. I had the Mad Mex burrito (if that sounds like the correct name) and a big azz frozen apple pie type seasonal margarita. Which hit me like a ton of drunken bricks halfway through my burrito. Wow! Tequila is both my friend and my enemy. Anyway. The margarita was delicious, the burrito was delicious, service was good, and I have no complaints. Everything I've ever had at Mad Mex is good :) read more

Nice little Mexican place in Shadyside. Came here for Sunday brunch. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, quick service, and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Food was pretty standard for a Mexican place, but was well made. There is street parking or complimentary valet. Enjoyed my experience! read more

Mad Mex - Shadyside - Grilled chicken and corn burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ok here goes, Mad Mex is the Tex-Mex offering of the Big Burrito conglomerate of restaurants. As far as Tex-Mex goes, you could do worse. You could do better, but let's just focus on the here and now. My girlfriend (a common partner in my culinary escapades) thinks that Mad Mex is, to quote, "the shit." At the risk of a sreiously unhappy relationship, I must disagree. I think it is mediocre at best. We will start with the atmosphere of the place. It is packed to the walls with new age yuppies each trying to posture as much as possible and show the world how great they are. I don't care, I'm not impressed and neither is anyone else. As as result of everyone in the joint trying to tell the world how great they are, the noise level is a little high for my tastes. Also, after a certain hour, the lights are dimmed to the point where you can barely see your date (a potential plus if you have some evil friends who like blind dates), let alone read the menu. Not that it matters. The menu is rather standard fare for Tex-Mex, but it all tastes the same. No matter what you get, it all tastes like spice with a vinegar, pickled backbone. I don't mind spice, hell I like it, but spice should be an accent to the flavor, not the sole player. Mad Mex has a decent beer selection, but it all seems to be kind of run of the mill craft selections. I know that sounds like an oxymoron so let me explain: they do have a fairly healthy variety of decent craft beers, but nothing unique to them. At least at a place like Fat Heads I can get something like Bear Republic Racer 5 on a hand pump. Mad Mex is limited to the standard Dogfishead, Rogue, and Sierra Nevada you see everywhere. As a Tex-Mex place, they do have a nice selection of tequila and their margaritas are "bomb" according to my better half. As far as service goes, it was borderline, which I don't necessarily consider a bad thing. The servers were friendly and attentive, but not overbearing, which I like. They seemed to grasp the concept that I was there to enjoy my friends' company, not theirs. All in all it wasn't a loathsome experience and I will probably be back, if only to satisfy the girlfriend. And now I am off to the couch... read more

Came here for Cinco de Mayo with a large group - they had good drink specials and huge margaritas - I got a raspberry marg and it was tasty, but super sugary. I got a taco salad which was pretty tasty, save for how salty the beef was. When it's nice outside they open up the entire front side of the restaurant and there's also a patio! read more

This place never fails to amaze I've tried burritos, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas here and all are very filling and tasty! One odd time the chicken in the burrito happened to be a dry, but that isn't stopping me from coming back The standout dish is the Nacho Grande. This never lasts on our table for more than 2 minutes Service is also excellent, always cheerful and quick read more

1-star is putting it lightly. They're lucky 1 is required. My waiter was horrible, to put it lightly. He spilled a drink on me, didn't clea it up or even bring extra napkins so I could take care of it myself. He brought my brother-in-law a half empty soda, charged us full price. Charged us for the drink he spilled on me. My sister ate one bite of her meal and wanted to send it back but the waiter was no where to be found until ::surprise:: the check was ready to be given. He took it out of our hands so quickly, and after about 5 minutes and not having brought our cards back to us, we spoke to the manager. The waiter was confused as to why we asked for the manager. He didn't think he did anything wrong! Insanity. The manager offered us free entree cards and we declined. Never returning. read more

While this is better than their Oakland branch, I'm still not convinced by their food. It's tasty but not that great. For the price you pay for it, it's not worth going to unless you go during their specials. This place is a lot bigger and a lot nicer than the one in Oakland which I'm guessing was geared toward a different demographic. I've never had anything here that was truly and epically amazing. read more

I love the Shadyside location, especially when the weather is nice and the garage doors/windows are open and there is a fun, open air feel. They have a lot of beers on tap, and they have a lot of local selections as well. The margaritas are good as well, and I love the happy hour specials where you can get $7 big azz margaritas. Yum. Some of my favorite things on the menu include the black bean dip which is creamy, spicy, and completely vegetarian, as well as the shrimp and spinach quesadilla. You have the option to get a whole wheat tortilla, which is nice. I also love the California salad which is loaded with alfalfa sprouts. The vegan ranch is interesting, but I prefer the regular ranch dressing. Yum! It's great that there are so many vegan and vegetarian options, though. My brother is vegan, and when he comes to visit from Nashville (where there aren't a ton of vegan options), he always wants to go to Mad Mex. read more

This is one of our go-to spots. Love the beer selection here! The wings are delicious and the pick a dippa is awesome- the guacamole and habanero pineapple salsa are two of our favorites. The carnitas burrito, black bean quesadilla, chicken torta, and California salad are some of my favorites. Wait can sometimes be long on weekends. Speaking of weekends we like the Sunday brunch too. The chorizo tacos are yummy and I always get the heuvos rancheros. The breakfast potatoes are good. I always get a screwdriver to drink and it's so tasty. read more

I came here the other day with a couple of friends to celebrate my friend's birthday. They have a solid margarita and I LOVE the Grilled Chicken Torta. Even though everything else on the menu looks good and my friend always gets the fajitas because he swears that's the best dish, I just keep getting the same thing. It gives me the illusion that I'm eating something healthy because it's grilled chicken and a salad (maybe it is healthy?), but it's also super flavorful. It comes with a chipotle aioli sauce, as well as a cilantro dressing, and they both go well with the dish (and together). We also got a Mexican Chocolate Brownie that was tasty. It was warm and we got it with a scoop of ice cream on top -- so good. The service was quite good. I say this because my friend signed up to get a free birthday entree, but since he was born on a leap year, he never got an email with his free birthday entree. We told our server though and she was able to arrange for him to get his complimentary entree! read more

We're big Mad Mex fans. We visit the Shadyside, McKnight, Monroeville, and new FC locations. We typically eat there several times a month because our son can't eat dairy and it's one of the few family friendly places with lots of options for him w dairy substitutes. But we've been going to Mad Mex for 20 years now. I lived near the original during college. My husband and my first date was there. And we've kept up our tradition as we started a family. They're very kid friendly, coloring, kids menu etc. it's usually filled w plenty of families at these locations. Today was my sons 3rd bday. He picked Mad Me. For his bday dinner so we went to Shadyside's by our works. As soon as we were seated I noticed the table next to us was being extremely vulgar and loud about it. I try not to be the language police when out it's typically not this extreme. I myself have had one too many margs there and I know non parents aren't as aware of it and even some patents are more lax. We tend to try and avoid it cause our son is pretty precocious and will latch on to new words quickly. And I noticed he soon took note of it as well. At times every other word was an f bomb, loud. I bit my tongue because I sensed by their convo they wouldn't take even a polite request to tone it down well. As soon as my husband joined us he noticed as well. I suggested we just ignore it but it was so excessive. So he caught their attention and very politely asked to tone it down at least in volume and pointed out our son and his bday. They reacted even more poorly than I expected. They yammered on of how we should go to eat n park instead and didn't tone it down at all. I tried to explain why we came to no avail. This was at like 530 on a Wed in the dining area, not at the bar. At least half of the tAbles were families. Management stepped in and had them leave immediately. They were SO accommodating and apologetic. Every staff member involved was exemplary. S/O to Eric and Don and our server Andrew. They even gave us some special coupons which wasn't expected at all. I just wanted to thank their team for being so amazing. It's not how we wanted our little guy's bday to go but they more than made up for it. If you made it this far wow lol Tldr great staff very family friendly and our families fav restaurant in PGH! read more

I had the angry hippie vegan burrito, and oh my god. I was absolutely in heaven. I haven't been inside of this location as my friend ordered me food to go very late at night, but I seriously wish I had known about this place a long time ago. At $9 a pop, you get a massive burrito filled with vegetable goodness. It was hard to eat, and I only had half for dinner. The other half made excellent leftovers for a hangover breakfast the next day. I was pleased! I guess it's a little difficult to thoroughly review a place if you haven't EXPERIENCED it. I can say that I am immensely impressed with the vegan options. I don't have to eat a plain burrito here, I can go all out with vegan sour cream and cheese too. That's the beauty of Mad Mex. I hope I get to visit again in the future. I find myself craving one of those Angry Hippie burritos time to time, and right now is definitely one of those times! read more

I have mixed feelings about Mad Mex. I get really excited about going there, but the food always falls a notch short of my expectations. But then, a few weeks or months later, I make plans to go back and I get all pumped up about it....and then the food is mediocre. I guess I just have selective memory about Mad Mex - all I remember is the fun atmosphere and the chance to have margaritas with friends, and I block out the disappointing food. Yesterday was my first time at this Mad Mex. It was during the crazy heat wave, and I went with a big group of girls around 6 pm for Happy Hour. And....the power was out. Not on the whole block, just at Mad Mex. Maybe their AC was cranked up so high they blew a fuse? One of the girls in our group said this actually happened the last time she was at this location - in May - so apparently it's more than a one-time thing. Lots of people were leaving, since the power was out, but we actually decided to go ahead and get a table since there was no wait! I guarantee you there would be a wait normally, but if you are lucky enough to go when there's a power outage, you get seated immediately! The big windows provided enough light to see, and it was a bit humid in there but not too bad. The bar was still open, so we got margaritas ($7 for a "Big Azz" 22 oz) and chips and salsa. The margarita was really tasty, but not strong at all. If I'm getting a 22 oz margarita, I want to feel tipsy - especially on an empty stomach - but I barely got a buzz with this one. Boo! Maybe their tequila bottle runs on electricity and was experiencing the power shortage too. The chips and dips were great, though. Yummy, fresh guacamole....and the pineapple-habanero salsa was DELISH. I could eat that all day. It was sort of thin, with a soupy consistency, but my goodness was it yummy. Sweet and fruity, with a huge spice kick! I will definitely get that next time, because who am I kidding - I'll be back again, I'm sure. After about 45 minutes, the lights came back on! Yaaaaaay! So we got to order food. I was pretty full on chips, so I just got a bowl of chickpea chili. It was okay....really not that great. It was super thin, and salty, with some chickpeas and cheese floating around in it. It wasn't very strongly flavored, not very gourmet, not very special. It was okay to dip chips in, but it was nothing I'd bother ordering again. I just got it because it's one of the only things on the menu that doesn't have like, a thousand calories. I'm really not a calorie-counter usually, but I try not to eat my entire days worth of calories in one sitting, if I can help it. The atmosphere is fun, a little noisy, but you can hear your friends. I love the big windows, and this location is much more light and spacious than the evil Oakland location. I think though, this place is not worth the hype. With the decor and the crowds, you think "I'm having fun!" But if you stop for a minute and notice what you're actually eating or drinking, you realize that it's okay, but not really worth the excitement. But the spirit of the place is kind of addicting - seriously, if somebody asked me to go back tomorrow, I'd totally do it. They've got a hold on me! read more

Gobblerito- thanksgiving dinner in a burrito. Amaze balls. The pick-a-dippa was a great appetizer with some mildly spicy salsa and cheese. Unique concoctions in addition to traditional Mexican cuisine. So why did I dock it 1 star? Service. We had to hunt our server down 3 different times for refills. A fourth time for our check and to-go containers. The cooks also messed up a couple orders but the server graciously compensated us for the inconveniences. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Pittsburgh! read more