The food was amazing portion size were just perfect. Raphael had amazing service and was very attentive to us and helped us with every need AMAZING SERVICE!!. The ambiance of the restaurant was very well fit to the food and definitely brought a very warm welcome to our time. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Toca Madera - Tres leches French toast - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

A bit overdone gimick-wise. I didn't appreciate paying $100 for three Listerine strip-sized pieces of alleged Wagyu steak. The gimmick is one of the cooks comes to cook it tableside. The problem is the strips are so thin, they cook through right away. They taste just like salisbury steak from school lunch. It's more about the presentation. So if you like an ostentatious show for everyone else to be looking at you, this might be for you. For me it was a bit embarrassing, and I didn't even get to enjoy the steak. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Very well decorated, beautiful tropical and romantic ambiance. This comes with the caveat that you'll probably end up in someone else's IG story or TikTok feature. Be warned. Overall I don't think the food quality is worth the price point. The restaurant seems to rely on its decor and presentation of food more than the quality and creativity of the dishes. The food wasn't bad (except for the wagyu steak), but it wasn't memorable either. This is a place for peacocking. The most memorable part of our meal was the side of charred carrots. read more

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10/10 service and amazing ambiance! Thank you DJ for being our server and for giving the best recommendations. Loved the matcha martini, Branzino and Mac & cheese! read more

Toca Madera - Branzino - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful meal, attentive service, one-of-a-kind meal! Plan on spending a leisurely hour or two on your dinner.

Had an excellent experience here. Rico was an outstanding server and made the entire night enjoyable. He did a great job keeping up with our party of six, stayed attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The food was just as impressive--everything was cooked well and full of flavor. If I come back, I'd skip the ribeye and go straight for the porterhouse paired with the lobster mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. That combination was easily the highlight of the meal. This has quickly become one of my new favorite steakhouse spots in Houston. Great service, great food, and a great overall experience. read more

Service is great. But the food, for the price, skip it. Skip the drinks and the food and the ambience. So, don't go unless you're up for going to a place where you just want to be seen with social media influencers and tourists. There are so many better restaurants in Houston. Far better. I've been to taquerias better. This place to me is one of those loud show restaurants that will be replaced just like a popular club for about two or three years. Was the steaks good, na. Better at home. Were the sides good. Eh... Queso was pretty good. Oh, and screw the music read more

Mohi made our experience a wonderful one! He made my best friend's birthday dinner special! He gave us great recommendations from the menu and was very attentive. It was quite enjoyable. read more

very beautiful ambiance and great service! Mohi was very fast, knowledgeable, and cooperative

I loved it! The environment was lovely and Mohi, our waiter, was the best. we will most definitely be back for sure. thank you again

Great experience! Great food! Service from Rafael was top notch. We had a great time. Will be back again!

Amiya was an amazing server. She gave great recommendations and was so nice. Definitely will be back!!

My first time here and i absolutely loved it! I came to celebrate my birthday and it was amazing. The staff was very friendly and our waiter, Rafael was so friendly and suggested the breakfast enchiladas and he hit it on spot 10 out of 10. Overall the food, service, and the ambience were incredible. I will definitely be back! read more

the food was amazing, amaya was a great waitress, the ambiance was great too. I ordered the petite filet and truffle mac and cheese.

Go for the vibezzzz! Very much Tulum-Esque! Came for a friends birthday and we had a good time. Started off with the Passion Fruit Margarita and asked for Tajn on the rim (equal balance of the Reposado tequila and mix and tasty). For the table, it had already came with some chips + pico de gallo, but we also added some plantain chips and guac as well (guac was topped off with some pomegranate and some type of seeds, nicely seasoned and chunky). For my entree, I opted to get the Noble Burger (it was cooked nicely/juicy and came with delicious crispy curly fries). There is a auto grat for larger groups of 20% and max split is 4. Our server was Angelica and she was knowledgeable and attentive. There is also a speakeasy bar towards the back of the restaurant near the restroom. We took a peak inside and it was actually really big for a speakeasy and plenty of seating. The restaurant itself is actually really big too and even has outdoors seating as well. Very instagramable. They had a fire dancer as well that would come by throughout the night for a mini performance. Parking - Valet for $10.83 Restrooms - Clean and had fancy thick napkins Overall, great ambiance and would come back to try some of the raw items/seafood. read more

If you have not experienced Toca Madera, I highly suggest you add it to your next list of places to visit. Toca Madera is truly an experience! The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful, but to have the food match the ambiance? Chef's kiss. I went for the first time for my birthday with a few of my friends, and we ordered separate entrées along with multiple sides to share. Everything we ate was seasoned very well, served hot, and the sauces paired beautifully with the different meats and fish we tried. The sides are definitely shareable, which made the experience even better for our group. One thing we would possibly change would be the lobster enchiladas. While they were good, the two sauces somewhat overpowered the actual lobster. We also felt the macaroni and cheese could have used a little more cheese and seasoning for our personal taste. For dessert, the butter cake was absolutely amazing. We also tried the brownie with ice cream, but nothing topped that butter cake! I also want to give a special shoutout to Christina, our waitress at table 502. Christina was top notch. She knew the menu, gave great recommendations, had an amazing personality, and truly set the tone for us to have a wonderful experience. Table 502 also had a great view of the performances, which made the night feel even more special. I would definitely go back, and I recommend trying Toca Madera for yourself to see how you like it! read more

Came here for a weeknight birthday dinner, so we were a pretty large party. To start, parking is very limited in this area, so your best option is to valet for $10 (card only, no cash). There is a surface parking lot in front of EOS fitness but it's $5/hr and availability can vary. Once inside, it was a very lively atmosphere with an elegant ambiance. They had us wait at the bar while our table was being prepared. On the side of the bar where the DJ is, they have live entertainers performing dances with fire which was cool, but once we were seated at our table there weren't visible from where we were. I loved our waitress because she kept it pretty real with us when it came to the menu. While all the appetizers for the table were good, for entrees she did not recommend anything in the "land" section and stated she only recommended the "sea" options. I appreciated that honestly even if it was disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber. I went with the salmon which was indeed good, along with my sides of Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese. I topped that off with a passion fruit margarita which was also delightful. While what I actually ordered was overall good, in my opinion it was not worth it given the prices...this restaurant is definitely on the higher end compared to some other fine dining restaurants who have more variety in recommended dishes. Thus, I'd likely would not come back for dinner, but maybe if I was looking for an elevated experience for drinks and apps I'd come to the bar. read more

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James was the best! if you come please ask for him. from beginning to end he did amazing!

I made reservations for my birthday dinner the week before. I wanted to cancel the day of because I was hung over still from the night before but they charge per person when you cancel the day of. So off we went drunk and all. Valet was $11 Reservations were for 7 and we were seated by 7:45. It was very crowded starting off. The aesthetics!!! Chefs kiss! Very very sexy and inviting. My order Chips and pico de gallo was fresh and good Seared Salmon $38 with cilantro lime rice $9 highly recommend 10/10 Birthday brownie with ice cream (on the house) delicious. Only fluids I consume was water because I needed it. lol read more

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For starters..parking is $40 which is totally ridiculous. The ambiance is nice & the food is good. We made a reservation and still had to wait 20 mins for our table which made us upset bc whats the point of a reservation if you're still gonna make us wait? That table is supposed to be empty and ready for us to be seated! So for that I give 3 stars. read more

Cool place with a modern ambience. Staff was nice and attentive. I only had a few appetizers but it was all presented well and tasted great. I would try again to see what the entrees have to offer. I would get there as soon as they open or make reservations it got busy quick. The bartenders never stopped making drinks so I assume they make a tasty beverage as well. read more

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I was very excited about visiting Toca Madera due to the social media hype. Unfortunately, I was not blown away by the overall experience. Our reservation was for a Friday date night. The restaurant offers valet parking for $12 which is reasonable for Houston. I must say the decor and theme of the restaurant was executed beautifully! It gives a very elevated dining experience with extravagant entryways and a staff who dressed the part. Our waiter was nice but he made us feel rushed. The menu offers steaks, tacos, and a few other Mexican inspired dishes. I ordered the passionfruit margarita which was absolutely delicious. Please be mindful if you order a cocktail, the glass will likely be filled with tons of ice. I ordered the chicken Al Pastor tacos which were overpriced and extremely dry. I had to ask the waiter for a side of aïoli inspired sauce in which he was able to make it happen. Unfortunately, when he packed up my leftovers, he did not include the sauce. I also ordered the truffle fries which came with a delicious side sauce. Unfortunately, my packed leftover fries did not include the side dipping sauce. I didn't realize this until I arrived home. The restaurant offers a brief fire show, which was incredible. If you were looking for a restaurant to engage in good conversation, be prepared to yell because the music was extremely loud. Overall, the restaurant is very beautiful, but the food did not live up to the hype. I'm not sure if I'll be visiting again. read more

Toca Madera - Al Pastor Tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I celebrated a milestone birthday here with a few friends. I don't really celebrate with friends, especially because it's close to Thanksgiving or on that day. Everyone is busy during the holidays and out-of-town. Since it was a milestone, I decided to pick a place that looked different without a typical restaurant vibe. Toca Madera definitely fits the bill. Though it's near downtown off Allen Pkwy, it's tucked away enough to where it seems like you're transported somewhere else. It definitely has Tulum/Vegas vibes with all the lovely greenery at the front entrance and the decor inside. Instagrammable for photo ops. Originally, I was going to have about 13-15 guests. Booking a private room was pretty pricey with a minimum, and when the celebration happened, there was only 6 of us, so I was glad I took the chance to just book in the dining area. When we got there, we had to wait till the whole party arrived, so we took photos and grabbed drinks at the bar. We were seated right by the DJ that night, so it was pretty loud. You almost had to yell talk just to hear the person next to or across from you. They served complimentary chips and salsa which was good. The Agua Fresca cocktail was great, and the little vile is so cute. My friends and I ordered the Mexican chop salad, hamachi, diver scallops, branzino, truffle manchego fries, sea bass tacos and al pastor tacos. The food took a while to come out, so we took a few more photos outside in a small group. I preferred the beer-battered sea bass tacos with habanero crema over the al pastor free-range chicken tacos. I tried some of the hamachi and thought it was fresh, and I don't eat a lot of seafood let alone raw fish. Truffle fries are what you expect. I liked that they were curly fries. I got two desserts - a complimentary brownie with ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup presented with a big sparkler and ordered the brown butter cake. The brown butter cake was pricey at $22 or something like that. It had bourbon toffee sauce, toasted feuilletine crumble, berry sauce, and vanilla bean ice cream. It was the best dessert. I could drink that bourbon toffee sauce. Lol. I was happy to celebrate with friends, but I think the food is overpriced. What's going for this place are the cocktails and ambiance. It's a place to get a drink at the bar and take photos. I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

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SAMI!!!!! Hi friend!! Guys- hands down 10/10!! The filet mignon was SO good, listen- the story started by me asking for A1 steak sauce.... They didn't have any... very sad but OMG, when I took my first bite into my food, I was blown away by the flavor. A1 is not necessary due to the fact that it was packed with soooo much flavor, the butter garlic on top did what was needed. Sami is the best waiter I've had in a long time and he is adorable. Constantly checking on us, was beyond honest about everything & I never had to ask for anything!! He is amazing at what he does and always had a beautiful smile! Love the service, love the food, love the atmosphere. Top notch quality service and I WILL be back. Next time I'll get two filets! Looking for a date spot. THIS place is IT! Shoutout to the chefs, they did their thing and I can't wait to come back. read more

Dining at Toca Madera felt like a quick trip out of Houston--it honestly gave more Mexico City or Miami energy the moment we walked in. The ambiance is unreal: moody lighting, greenery everywhere, and just a really elevated vibe without feeling stuffy. We ordered the tomahawk steak, branzino, tacos, Brussels sprouts, and truffle mac & cheese. The tomahawk was the showstopper--flaming tableside, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The branzino was fresh and light, which balanced everything out. Tacos were great too, though I only managed to get a picture of those. The Brussels were crispy and packed with flavor, and the mac was super creamy without being too heavy. Getting a table isn't the easiest--this place stays packed--but if you can snag one, absolutely go. It's worth it. Once you're inside, it doesn't even feel like Houston in the best way possible. I love that the city is finally stepping into these kinds of beautiful, experience-driven restaurants. We need more of this. read more

Toca Madera - chicken tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Outstanding service. Fun atmosphere. We loved the guitarist and fire dancer. Food was great, as was the dessert. Great spot for date night or a celebration. read more

Visited Toca Madera during a business trip to Houston. Didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar, Tanner was amazing! Really took care of us and had a wonderful experience, ordered everything he recommended and it was absolutely delicious. Love the vibe, definitely recommend sit at the bar, Tanner will hook you up! read more

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Went to Toca Madera for date night. Passionfruit margarita was fantastic. Ambiance is gorgeous. Service was great thanks to Javion. However, there are not many options for appetizers, especially if you don't eat raw fish. Chicken Tinga enchiladas were good. Taco flight was pricey and did not come with rice or beans. Tacos were okay, and honestly didn't stand out and were not worth the price. Churros for dessert were delicious, lots of great dessert options. Overall, Taco Madera is overpriced for the food quality, and even if you include the ambiance in the price, $40 for 4 chicken tacos and $19 for churros, is extremely steep. I would most likely not return as the food quality did not match the price. read more

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Everything was so delicious! It was our first time eating here and our waiter was so helpful and really nice. Our reservation was at 5:45 on a Saturday which was perfect because it seemed to get really busy around 7. The flaming tomahawk is an amazing experience with the bone marrow chimichurri. Very flavorful and pairs amazing with a red wine. I definitely would love to come here every year for my birthday read more

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I would rate this place 3.5 stars. We visited on May 10 and had a 1p reservation. Our server was fantastic! (I think) Her name started with a B and she had long blondish braids. She was warm and friendly, with very helpful recommendations when asked. I am big on service and she is the reason I would give this establishment another chance. We had a lady (I believe Julianne) lead us to our seat/section and I don't think she was very welcoming. She sat us in our section and proceeded to tell us that the door leading to the outdoor patio would be open. Mind you, it was extremely windy and it literally was impacting the quality of our experience indoors. It was absolutely unpleasant. It wasn't until that issue was pushed, that she went (somewhat grudgingly) to ask the manager if she could close the door. Thankfully, they agreed to. Moving on to the food - the blanco ceviche and hamachi appetizers were DELICIOUS! My entree was the chicken & waffles, and I probably wouldn't get again due to fried chicken being soggy and the waffles lacking the sweeter flavor I prefer. From reports of others - the salads were tasty as well and nicely portioned. The drinks were finely crafted as well. We had a gin 75 and a Bloody Mary experience which was tasty. Would recommend getting those! The ambiance is incredible. A lot of greenery and beautiful artwork. But I need more than aesthetics, I want to walk away feeling GREAT about the entire experience, not just looking like the experience was good. read more

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I've been thinking about what to say about this place, and unfortunately there's not much. I should've trusted my gut that the hype might not be worth it. The place looks nice, sure, but the food Not so much. Let's start with the valet you have to valet your car, and it's between $15 for regular or $40 for "VIP," which is almost laughable considering the actual entrance is around the back of the building anyway. We arrived on a Sunday evening and grabbed a drink at the bar while waiting for our table. Cool vibe, yeah but $60 for two mezcal cocktails Rough. Once seated, we started with the wonton A5 wagyu tacos. Let me tell you, the lime wedges were literally bigger than the tacos themselves. The meat didn't taste like wagyu at all chewy, underwhelming, and for nearly $40? Come on. We ordered another round of drinks while trying to decide whether to keep going. I almost ordered the tomahawk, and I'm so glad I didn't. I watched the table next to us get it big show, sure, but visually Meh. My wife went with the NY strip, ordered medium rare, with a side of truffle mac and cheese. I had the short rib enchiladas with cilantro lime rice. The steak was Overcooked and aggressively salty. The mac and cheese was probably the best thing we had rich, creamy, well done. My enchiladas were disappointing. The meat could've used way more time braising it was tough and the sauce was overly acidic. I suspect the cast iron skillet it was served in might have intensified that sourness. The rice Just decent. At this point, I should've thrown in the towel but I ordered one more round of drinks, which ended up being flat-out bad. The dessert, though, was actually good. All in all: 6 drinks, 1 appetizer, 2 mains, 2 sides, 1 dessert--$500 later. Would I go back? Probably not. Oh, and heads up: if you're coming for the show, don't bother--they don't have it on Sunday night. read more

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Food Atmosphere Drinks Entertainment Most importantly, our waitress Christina! There was 20 of us and she took care of us like a pro!! read more

Toca Madera - Steakhouses Near Me - Houston, Texas

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RAFAELLLLL!!! If you go to Toca, ask to be sat with Rafa. He goes above and beyond and transforms your entire experience. We came for a chill dinner and had an incredible experience. The food was so good, I had the taco flight and you have to get the mushroom if you love mushrooms. The sea bass is heavy on the breading but still super tasty. And Rafael recommended the passion fruit margarita SO DELISH!!!! The Caesar is a must have cheesy, spicy and so fresh. The Tuna tacos are the perfect starter as well with the caviar. Talk about TASTYYYYY. My boyfriend had the lobster enchiladas and THOROUGHLY ENJOYED. I would definitely recommend coming to Toca, whether it be a cool night or a date night! read more

What an experience. From the food, the entertainment, and amazing drinks. It felt like I had left Houston and was out the country. I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday dinner here and they made it special. Drinks were a bit pricey but the presentation was entertaining. For entree I ordered the branzino with prawns along with the truffle Mac and cheese. Branzino was seasoned perfectly and prawns were juicy. Truffle Mac was very rich but created a good balance with the branzino. My friend had the ribeye with lobster tail added. That dish was a 9/10! Now for the real star of the show the brown butter cake!!!! I don't think I have had a dessert better. Definitely will be back for the cake for sure. read more

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The food was delicious. Most dishes have a little kick so if you're not a fan of spice, speak up.

This was our first time visiting Toca Madera. We came with a family of six and had to come a little early due to no kids after 7 pm - but completely understand. This place is beautiful and there are so many places to take pictures. Our waitress, Christina, was amazing. She was so kind, helpful and full of life. She explained the menu and drinks in detail. It was perfect because we were able to select items based on our palette and be adventurous too. We grabbed the calamari and Tostaditos. The short rib was flavorful and soft. The calamari was delicious and I enjoyed the fried jalapeños. For dinner we got the flamin tomahawk. It was a great presentation and very tasty. It is paired with a bone marrow chimichurri - so delicious. We even got Mac and cheese and fries. The fries were ok, but kids loved them. We ordered the churros and the butter cake for dessert. Both delicious The drinks we tried were amazing. Nothing overly sweet and definitely complex. Our favorite were the fresh margaritas. I had them make me a passion fruit Serrano margarita that was delicious. Will definitely be back read more

Andres was a fantastic guide to an incredible experience. The ambiance was fantastic and the food was absolutely amazing. Some of the best cuisine in Houston! read more

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My girlfriend and I were looking for a restaurant open till 12am. We decided to try them out. The best decision ever!! PJ Was great, will definitely be back. Ribeye was cooked great!! read more

This was an amazing experience, our beautiful waitress Kyra was knowledgeable about the menu she even brought Mohi i'm probably saying his name wrong and gave me wine selections until I found what worked with a wonderful tomahawk steak with bone marrow . can't wait to come back for dinner. Brunch was nice, but I want the whole dinner experience. read more

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We had such a great experience here! The food was really tasty, definitely more of a small plates vibe. Portions are on the smaller side and a bit pricey, but the quality absolutely delivers. The cocktails were very well made and completely worth the price. The ambiance is beautiful...very dim, intimate, and perfect for a date night or special occasion. It sets such a cozy, romantic mood. What truly made our anniversary night special was our bartender, Diggy. From start to finish, Diggy went above and beyond to make the evening memorable. Extremely accommodating, thoughtful, and thorough with recommendations, there's genuine care for the guest experience. The attention to detail and warm energy really elevated the whole night. read more

Food was great! Drinks were great! And the Staff was awesome, our waiter Rafael was very attentive and made sure we got the hat we ordered plus few more things we got! My wife and I came for Brunch and almost stayed for Diner ! read more