Casa Madre Brunch & Grill

I was excited to visit this place but I ended up pretty disappointed. It was not as I expected. 12 oz ribeye ($50) was too bland… asparagus and mashed potatoes were ok… queso fundido with mushrooms were not up to my liking either, tortillas were a total fiasco… only the green salsa was acceptable. Gin Berry and Madre Jarrito were good drinks, mostachon and cafe instantaneo didn’t make it out to be better either. I tried to have a good experience but it was not the case. Next morning I was sick… not pretty at all…Waiter charged me twice for the dessert and manager to avoid reopening the check to fix it advised to just give me cash back we’re waiter gave us $12.00 even back when dessert costs $12.99 + taxes , wife wanted me to say something but I just wanted to leave the place. I left a 20% tip because I am who I am but the place needs to live up to its reputation and some staff needs retraining… some others were at point… not our waiter though…

Food was flavorful, waitress was polite. Other staff members seemed to be upset or concerned that i was eating there. Not sure if it was because I wasn't dressed more refined or what the reason, but I paid my bill before I finished my food and left. Definitely not the first impression I was hoping for having driven 4.5 hrs to eat.

This was our first time at this restaurant. We saw it on TikTok. My wife and I decided to drive down to Mc Allen 4 hours drive when we got there our waiter seen ok I ordered the molcajete imperial but I had them modified from the porterhouse to wagyu steak . There was an increase on the price which I didn’t care . My wife got the arranchera wagyu steak . So while we where waiting my wife and I were already having second thoughts of just paying for what we had consumed and just go next door to the Brazilian steak house but then I told my wife let me just see if they were able to modify my food because the waiter never came back so the manager came by and I told her that we wanted to pay for what we consumed and leave because the waiter was horrible and our food was probably not worth the money or the drive . So she responded, give me a chance to serve you and you won’t be disappointed with the food . please give me the opportunity to give you a great experience. So because of Isela Martínez. We decided to stay and had a great experience our food was amazingly delicious . I would recommend this restaurant and if you have a problem ask for her because you can tell that she loves what she and because of her I will be coming back and try different plates. The concha madre dessert was delicious. I’m not a concha person but this right here was delicious. Thank you isela martinez for making our evening special and the long drive worth it .

I think it is over rated… all because of the tiktok videos I guess they hype it up too much… it’s also over priced… we got like 3/4 servers, each time a new one kept coming and when we wanted something we didn’t know who to ask for because we didn’t know who it was… and while we ate they only went once to the table to ask if everything was okay. The food was good but not for the price, I guess as a one time thing to get the experience is okay.

I don’t write reviews for a living! ☺️ But my experience at this place was beyond espectacular!!! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by the staff, as soon as we got a table the service kept on a “crescendo”… Maria assisted us with all information of drinks available and made one for us on the spot, absolutely amazing. Bryan, the quality of his service, what a guy, he is all smiles, and always provided answers to all of our questions about the menu, I have not had such a pleasant experience in a long time, the food, the desserts, the service, the place, the ambience, absolutely 10 plus! We had a couple desserts the first night and we went back the next day to have the menudo 😋 and the Cabrito, both absolutely fantastic, maybe the “riñonada” went a couple extra minutes in the oven, but the seasoning and taste was beautiful! We are coming back for more 100 % and maybe one of those days we get lucky 🍀 to say HI 👋🏼 to Antonio, who I follow on his videos! Come and have a good time, and spoil your taste buds with all the menu choices available! 🫶🏼 😊

I love this place. The food is flavorful and filling. Our waiter (Bryant) was attentive and helpful in all of our requests. I came here for my birthday, and the whole vibe was cute and nice.

Been wanting to try this place for the longest time, decided to take my mom for Mother’s Day, the setting outside and inside was beautiful.! All plates were flavorful. The pasta was creamy! The steak was bland and seasoned perfectly! The chicharrones de rib eye were also delicious. Planning to go again for brunch. Our waitress was very attentive, I recommend this place.

Got the ribeye plate and it was overcooked and had no flavor. The steak quesadillas were fire though, and the nonalcoholic drinks were solid. The latte and cappuccino were great too. Dessert we got the stuffed concha and it was just okay. Honestly, the food looks better than it tastes. For what we paid, we should’ve just gone to a steakhouse. Also, the AC is always an issue here —last weekend it was so hot we left, and this time it was still warm and stuffy.

On a recent trip to McAllen Tx we visited this restaurant for a late lunch. The restaurant was not very busy and we were seated quickly. It is located in the mall but has its own entrance. The restaurant is beautiful. The host was welcoming but the overall service wasn't great. Once we were seated by the host we waited 30 minutes for someone to notice us. We only stayed because our kids were calm and we were mainly going to experience the restaurant. I assume it was the manager who noticed us because she came and asked if our order was taken and we told her no one had even come over to introduce themselves or bring drinks. She sent someone over and when they arrived they seemed annoyed. At that point we had already read the menu and decided so we placed our food order as well. It did take about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, tacos gobernador and enchiladas mexicanas. The pizza was a personal pan with 4 slices. It was extra cheesy but it was very soft, almost like a soggy texture. The enchiladas were good but the rice and beans lacked flavor. The portion was large and I did like they added cheese and avocado on it. The tacos gobernador also felt like a big portion with four flour tacos (more like a quesadilla style) and those were properly seasoned. I believe the server only came back one time but when we needed the bill it was another 10-15 minutes to get it. We paid around $75 including tip for 3 plates of food and no drinks. Price comparison to other places it does seem a little higher but given it is a nicer style restaurant you would expect the higher menu prices. Note: tables had sweet bread in boxes on them when you're seated. When we asked if they were complimentary or for sale he said they were $7. No sign, no price tag just a box of bread on your table.

We were so excited to try this place. I guess we were marketing victims here! We were also really disappointed. The booths were old and the leather had holes. The floor was sticky and dirty and the bathrooms too. Our waiter was amazing so he got 5 stars. The food was swimming in butter. The arrachera was salty. My beet salad had old arugula and dried chicken. The ribeye was good but that was about it. The only great thing was dessert. All of this for almost $400!!! We felt like we were robed really... never coming back.

context, we had a long drive from Houston to McAllen and were really looking forward to our stop at Casa Madre. It was one of the must-try places for our group, so expectations were high. Unfortunately, the experience did not match the hype. Service: Our drinks took a long time to arrive. My agua de Jamaica showed up before the water I asked for. A friend ordered a flavored water that did not arrive until much later, and when it finally did, the presentation did not match everyone else's. When we asked, another waiter brushed it off with "es la pura ilusión óptica," which felt dismissive and unnecessary. Our server kept disappearing, and every time we asked for something, he walked away before the rest of the table could say anything. Simple things like refills and extra utensils took more than one reminder. Food: The salsa arrived late and needed salt. A friend's molcajete never stopped boiling. It was so hot she kept burning herself trying to eat it. One shrimp was even stuck to the molcajete. I ordered the papa asada featured on their TikTok, since it was not on the menu. The physical menu is outdated and the QR did not load because the WiFi and signal were both poor. What I received was basically mashed potatoes stuffed inside a potato shell. Not horrible, not great, just okay. I also asked for chives and specifically wanted the green part. I was served the thick white bulb pieces instead. Not the end of the world, but in Texas most places get this right, so it stood out. Atmosphere and logistics: We did not have a reservation, and it definitely showed. The energy from the staff made it feel like we were an inconvenience. The WiFi was bad and the cell signal was not any better, which matters when the menu is QR only. The payment terminals were down. It was not a major issue, but it made checkout less smooth than expected. Management presence: Several staff members and managers eventually came to the table, which made it obvious they knew service was off. Still, no one asked how things were going. They were mostly dropping items off. Overall: Overhyped and overpriced for the experience we had. The food was not the worst, but nothing justified the wait or the prices. Honestly, the best part of the visit was the laughter we shared over how chaotic the whole experience was. Casa Madre has potential, but our visit missed the mark.

My son ordered the porterhouse steak. It was awful. Tasted like tough rubber. Very overcooked.

Amazing food! Celebratory vibe! Truly an authentic culinary experience. The restaurant is clean and service is top-notch! Worth every penny!

The food is amazing!! Definitely worth your money, it's very delicious and very filling. You won't leave unsatisfied as well as their drinks and deserts. The salmon with chipotle sauce I believe, is absolutely amazing and must try! As well as the enchiladas rojas. The service was alright, nothing bad, but the food and atmosphere definitely make up for it! Enjoyed my visit!

Really? This steak looks like one I could get at chili's. Actually I prefer the one at chili's instead. Its bathed in butter and it was over cooked. I asked for medium and it came almost well done. The seasoning or marinade is leaning more toward like a chorizo type taste. Probably one of the worse steaks I've tasted. Now, the mac n cheese is a true disappointment. I paid 120$ for my wife and I. The rib-eye was 50$. For that price I didn't expect to get a side of kiddy mac n cheese. Thats laughable for an "upscale joint" located inside the mall. The chips were stale and old and hard. The bread was old and hard as well. My wifes enchiladas were dipped in red salsa and lacking in taste. Her food and my mashed potatoes were cold. I would say its not worth the money they charge. Im glad I didnt get the high dollar tomahawk because then I probably would've been upset. Im not angry now but I am dissatisfied. There really isnt a real place of this sort to get great food that doesn't disappoint for the price. I feel the same way about Palominos. The service was great. The place looks clean and very upscale. Ultimately, the food for the price is very subpar. Try it for yourself and dont take my word for it. The rating for this place is three stars on here and thats fairly accurate to the total experience. I would give it one star for food and overall 2 stars. Sorry.

Came for a friend's birthday around 1:30, it took around 20mins to get seated for a party of 4. Restaurant atmosphere is nice looks clean and cool inside. Our waiter took a bit to finally come take our drink order and was "ok" at best in the beginning was slightly better in the end so overall service was subpar. The girls ordered the strawberry lemonades which were really good (and only $5) - tasted more like limeade. We got 2 apps and 3 entrees. Got the quest flamadeo with steak - ended up being my favorite piece of meal. We also got the guac which was a awesome presentation and looked like a ton, however, unfortunately it was made to look big using a bunch of lettuce which am personally not a fan of with my guacamole. For the entrees we got two tapaquenia plates and a chipotle shrimp plate (...something like that...). Wife changed the enchiladas on the tapaq. plate to Suizas she said they were good but a little dry. Black refried beans and the rice were good, it also came with some nopales casserole thing which I liked. Fajitas were good too. Chipotle shrimp plate was supposedly great. We got an alcoholic drink too, was too strong and only taste like liquor. The free dessert for birthday was pretty big and looked great, the show they put on to sing happy birthday was over the top but pretty cool if you want to get some pics (have a whole little plaque with your name on it). Was a good new try but no big desire to go back. - oh price wasn't as bad as was expecting (~$180w/tip)

Came here on a Sunday at 2pm. Too late for breakfast menu. Nice restaurant, loud music. A lot of people doing birthdays. Ordered Tampiquenia. Beef fajitas plus 2 chicken enchiladas (mole and green sauce) Very flavorful. Definitely recommend this place.

Fist time in this restaurant and not impressed food is average and expensive and the service not great It took a long time to serve the food and the place is very noisy

The service was excellent. The food was disappointing. I ordered a porter house steak that was over cooked and very dry. Not what I expected for the price.

The food was great and they were very attentive on their service. I wish I would've taken pictures to post.

Well, my experience here was horrible with the food, it's super expensive, but the price is the least when the food is delicious, the waitresses are too friendly and attentive, but the food is horrible. The place is beautiful and very instagrammable, but super expensive and super ugly food.

A little surprised by all the poor reviews. While it wasn't incredible, I didn't think it was that bad. I will admit that our experience might not relate to others because we had a group of 20 in a private room and a custom made menu. We had roughly 5-6 servers assigned to our group which made a big difference. As we sat down, the brought multiple starters which included guacamole with pork rinds, spicy potatoes, bread, and tortillas with a meat/cheese. The appetizers and dessert were probably better than the entrees but nothing was horrible. For my meal, I had the ribeye which included mashed potatoes and asparagus. I felt it was cooked properly and the portions were more than enough for the price point. The dessert was delicious and fresh. The cart is a fun way to present all the options and definitely makes you want to order one. We had a few birthdays in our group and they made that a fun celebration with sparklers, hats, signs, a saxophone, and singing. Overall, for a company Christmas party, we had s great night. The service was friendly and attentive and the food was more than enough for the price. The entrees were more average than what we expected from this type of atmosphere but nothing horrible.

I loved this place. It is located inside the mall, and the ambiance of the restaurant is so nice. They have live music, and it's decorated nicely inside. I tried their chilaquiles and huevos rancheros with potatoes and beans plate, and it was so delicious and filling. The plate was huge and had so much food. The prices are fair for the amount of food you get, which is why I don't understand why I see a lot of reviews saying it is expensive because IT IS CERTAINLY NOT. The taste of everything was great, and I would definitely come back to try something else. The service was also great. The waiters all speak Spanish, but it is not hard to communicate with them even if you do not speak Spanish. They are super attentive and bring around a mimosa cart if you are interested in that for brunch. Overall, I would give this spot a 9/10. I really enjoyed it, and I would come back here again.

Beautiful aesthetic! Although, I loved the restaurants decor I was not too satisfied with the taste of food. A bit over priced for my Texas toast (which was served with my grilled chicken). Overall, the restaurant was ok.

Food was pretty good for the plaza mall. Cute for brunch pics! Service was good, they have a mimosa cart and another with different cakes. They had live music which was cool

Went to Casa Madre for breakfast, food was delicious and our waiter Hector did an amazing job. Service was perfect!

The food lacks flavor and for the price you'd think at least some salt or pepper would be added... the service lacked attentiveness but over served attitude. Never have I experienced a waiter physically wait for the receipts and look at how much we tipped one by one as we passed down the receipts to him. After he came to our table twice the whole time we were there and for some reason refused to give us ice for the mimosas we bought after another server had already agreed to bring us some. If you want mediocre food with a side of attitude this is the place for you. The only positive thing from the experience was the live music.

So amazing! Tastes just like its homemade! My favorite dish here at casa madre :) would highly recommend if you're a little scared to get anything you've never tried before! It's an amazing choice for a picky eater.

Would come here again, I love the little chips and guacamole they give before the meal!!! BUT the food was cold when I am the second time. Other than that great service the waiter checked on us several times. The environment was great not too loud or crowded when I came both times. However my fiance did not like the food, they did say it was average, but I personally liked it

Extremely beautiful place I loved the vibe and they have a musician playing it's great. The food is amazing and so cute. Staff was very welcoming and they are great for birthdays btw !

Comida: Deliciosa Servicio : Muy buena atención al cliente , tuvieron muy buenas recomendaciones sobre el menú y la carta de cocteles. Ambiente: Limpio con buena música

El lugar está muy lindo, ya que dejaron la mayoría del mobiliario del restaurante anterior. Nuestro mesero fue Tomás García, el cual nos atendió como si nos estuviera haciendo un favor. Los precios son exagerados para que ni siquiera den botana (chips, salsas) que en todos los restaurantes mexicanos, es incluida, pedimos un choriqueso y solo nos dieron 2 tortillas!! Esperaba más, ya que son los mismos dueños de la casa de la abuela, el cual me encanta. En resumen, no vuelvo a venir! Y NO LO RECOMIENDO The place is very nice, since they left the previous restaurant furniture. Our waiter was Tomás García, who he treated us as if he were doing us a favor. Is OVERPRICED so that neither even give snacks (chips, salsas) that in all Mexican restaurants, it is included, also we ordered a choriqueso and we only get 2 tortillas!! I expected more, since they are the same owners of La Casa de la Abuela, which I really like! Long short story, I will not come again! AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT

Ehhh, not so great! I tried both brunch and tried giving it a second chance at lunch. Both were disappointing. Our server was friendly, and attentive. I had the Ham croissant & egg Benedict. The bread was burned, dry and hard. When I tried their lunch menu, I ordered the Casa Madre chicken breast, which was also dry and was suppose to have sauce on top, but mine had very little. Had there been more, it probably would have tasted better. I don't think I'll be back :(

Excellent place for brunch! Our family went after church and we loved everything about the place. Great location and the servers were very helpful and kind. There are a lot of food options for everyone that went. The seating was great and we loved the music and vibe for brunch! We will be back!

What can I say that hasn't been said in previous reviews. Decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Oh boy was I wrong !!! The reviews are RIGHT!!!!! Where to start ? The food took approximately 40mins to arrive after waiting 30mins to order. We got the wrong orders and because of the wait time, we did not want them to make a new plate. My husband ordered the milanesa torta. And he got the milanesa with no bread. I had the torta de chilaquiles, Bad idea! It's literally soggy cut up tortillas with a flavorless salsa and a smear of beans and cheese. Two order were the huevos Motuleños, in the menú it reads " Tostadas" S as in plural. BUT NOOOOOO. Only one tostada. And no avocado. Who forgets the avocado ! Any who , continuing. My husband got hit TWICE with the dessert cart ( pic attached to see the path). No I'm sorry , no nothing. When we asked to speak to the manager, it took her a while to get to our table. Once we explained to her everything that went wrong, she asked if we wanted a discount or a dessert. The discount that was given was half off the huevos Motuleños! That's it ! Which didn't make a different once they added the tip for being a party of 6. The whole concept of having a kid room, I'm not sure if it's even open. I hate that a restaurant in a good location with a new concept is doing so poorly! It's sad that they are the same as Casa de la Abuela. Guessing all the staff get the same training. Wish management would really read and take into consideration all the reviews.

Server was great and courteous. When we received our appetizers shortly after we ordered it, it was very cold. The ribeye tacos were wrapped in foil so when I got the taco the tortilla was really soggy and falling apart. The drink menus were unavailable. It has a lot of great scenery to take pictures at but you're better off going to El Pato for food.

Extremely expensive. Spent as much money as I would at Texas Brazil next door. Taco plate starts at $16. Taste is not the greatest. For great tasting tacos go to Herradura. Dessert presentation is great. I had the chocolate cake but it was ok. Presentation on all plates is perfect..very fancy! Thanks but will not be back. TasteThis place has Vegas pricing and looks but taste is disappointing . Could have used high quality spices. Also took along time to get our food. About an hour 1/2.

Excellent place! Service was provided in quality time. Waiter was very attentive, food was delicious. Enjoyed the music (Spanish lyrics) Definitely my favorite place

Great new spot at the plaza mall that we tried for brunch. The wait was pretty long, but it was worth it! The staff was quick and extremely nice. The coffee was fantastic and the food was amazing. Nothing bad to say about this place except that it is a little more pricey than your average Mexican restaurant. Regardless the extra money is worth it and I did not regret anything I ordered here. Also this restaurant does have a sister store named "La Casa De La Abuela". The wait is likely shorter and the food is vary similar. If Casa Madre is too packed or you are just closer I recommend trying them there as well.

Compramos la caja de pan Dulce de la mesa. Cuando llegamos a casa, descubrimos que tenía moho... Tan triste.

Beautiful place. Everyone was very nice and our server, Judith, was super patient (brought 3 toddlers) nice and accommodating. The mimosa bar cart was so cute and delicious. I got the Huevos Nortenos which was yummy except the potatoes were under cooked (thats why 4 stars and not 5) and not much flavor. The black beans were AMAZING and the spicy salsa was so perfectly spicy/delicious.

Food and service was amazingrecommend 100%!! Very attentive waiters and the drinks came out perfect. If you're looking for a nice place to go for quality food and drinks i recommend here.

Place is very aesthetically pleasing and clean. Service was attentive and quick (we went on a Wednesday evening so there wasn't a crowd). Food and drinks in my option were overpriced for it being Mexican cuisine. It's not a steakhouse but they did offer steaks at market price ranging upwards of $400+. It's a good place to go to celebrate birthdays which is once a year since they do give you that "birthday show" experience with the song, singing, personalized letter board, and sparklers. Definitely the splurge for food you can get at a nearby Mexican restaurant. However, you are paying for the experience if you don't mind spending a couple hundred for 4 ppl.

The food was super good! The ambience and vibe inside was unlike other restaurants here in the valley. It's a little pricey but you get high quality drinks, great food, and the staff has always been attentive. It seems like a go-to place for people celebrating birthdays, they also have live music. Great spot for brunch.

Im from California and this place was very yummy... I was hesitant in going in but after eating there I would give this place 4. The food was delicious and the service was great, and we went on a Thursday and they had live music... and it was a great time!!! Thank you casa madre for a great time and good dinner.

Enjoyed their outdoor patio for Brunch. Eggs Benedict with prosciutto on toasted croissant with a glass of sparkling. Delicious!

Service was sub-par, plates were dirty, prices are bit high for the quality. We ordered the chicken breast and salmon and both were extremely dry. Trying to get refills was a nightmare. Waiter hardly came to check on us. First time and last time.

I read the reviews after I sat down at the table. I was immediately terrified, but we had a great experience. The staff was incredibly nice, we only got a glass of wine and an appetizer because the reviews scared me. I have to say that food was good and came out within a reasonable time. The price for food was on the higher end, but I am known to be more frugal than most. Due to the price, I have it 4 stars. You can probably find food that is just as good at a more affordable price. Although a little more on the expensive end, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here again.

Definitely has a different vibe from casa de la Abuela but it was very nice! There was a violin player, but the music is a bit too loud music but the food was overall good. With the exception of the poblano pasta with chicken it had no flavor at all but everything else is good. I do definitely recommend the casa madre chicken breast the best dish form the night. The inside atmosphere was great and very nice decorated loved it.

the food was okay my pancake was really sweet way too sweet the service is good maybe my rice was a little to squishy

The food was good, the restaurant and ambiance was nice, our major issue was that all the servers wore gloves and with the gloves they were still touching their hair, wiping sweat off their faces and to top it off they grabbed all the Concha's from the bakery with their hands, no tongs were used.

Absolutely amazing food. Staff is very friendly and have great suggestions. Atmosphere is vibrant and comfortable. Highly recommended for a special occasion.

Food is good, portions need to be adjusted, at least for the Tampiqueña plate, deserts look amazing!

The customer service was great. Live music was an added nice touch to add to our fabulous meal and our waiter Joe was extremely DYNAMIC. Will come again. Very nice detail touches for our area.

sh**ty place, had placed a reservation for a birthday brunch and was told to do a $50 deposit which i did and when i did so more additions for cake that came from outside the restaurant was an additional $20 like what?! i never heard of that even when i eat at fancy places. asked for a refund since she said it was refundable and gave attitude that she just charged me and couldn't do so. i called like three times and was told a returned phone call and nothing so i lost my $50. the place isn't even that good from what i was reading in the reviews which the bad reviews are hidden but they shouldn't be. don't go here and waste your money if you are having a birthday.

This place has gone south!!! The food is so sub par. I'd rather eat at El Pato for breakfast than here. Raw potatoes, over cooked eggs, soggy toast; everything is bad. I DO NOT recommend this place to anyone.

The food was alright. It was fun to watch the waiter make our drinks. This dessert was sooo good but it was about $20!