Madero 1899

My friend and I went over here for her birthday. The food was delicious. The burrito that we got so was great atmosphere was also really good and welcoming a lot of outdoor space with clean area highly recommend this place.

Wow! I don't dine out often but I will definitely be coming back here. Such fresh, beautifully presented food and drink. All the staff were so on point and personable. Thank you Jorge for the flan! So classy. And my blackened fish taco was loaded with meat. We plan to come back for live music on the patio soon.

This place surprised me with how good it was, I'm in love with the street style Brussel sprouts. The hibiscus margarita was delightful, and my husbands cocktail was yummy, too, lol. My husband and I both got al pastor wet burritos with Mole, and they did not disappoint. Half off burritos on Thursdays? Yas, please!!!

Great service. Very attentive. We had the cantina rolls, Arroz con pollo, mahi mahi amd gacho pasta. Everything was full of flavor and delicious.

My wife and I discovered this restaurant recently and were very pleased. From the art decor and design the restaurant is hands down a great spot to eat at and feel the elevated experience. The pricing is literally perfect. The food is great and the staff really really makes this spot a five star. We’ve eaten here twice since and each time we tried a new item and each time the waters/tresses have been top notch. Give it a try!

I used to come here back when it was a bar club, but now it's a whole different vibe. Turns out, it's actually a great spot for Mexican food. We came here for Father’s Day, and honestly, everything was on point. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere—it all just worked. We had margaritas (of course), a gin cocktail, and a salad that really surprised me. It wasn’t spicy, but it had great flavor. Simple, fresh, and tasty. The place feels relaxed but still has that bit of energy that makes you want to stay awhile. If you get the chance, you should definitely check it out.

Been here twice- and they did not disappoint- the staff is friendly and accommodating. The chips were crisp and salted lightly, the salsa was flavorful and not too spicy. The food was great, had flavor and everyone at our table was satisfied with what they ordered, no complaints.

Food is good. The waitress who served us is very smart and attentive. Nicely run place. The economy is trash right now but the price is crazy good for the food and atmosphere. This place deserves to succeed. Nice job everyone at that place.

McKenzie was great help and amazing server. Food was 8/10. Not in the picture but the stake and eggs looked very plain but the hash browns were super!

A friend told me about this place. It was a little out of our way to go for tacos but we decided to go for happy hour On Sunday night. We sat outside When we found out they had a Live flamico band. The service was excellent and the street tacos were were very good. The nachos were huge. But what really made the night was the band. These guys were GOOD. The base player was amazing and I am pretty sure he was white. Most fun date my wife and I have had in a year.

Food was fantastic. Tacos were delicious. Especially the birria taco Service was impeccable! Our waitress, Seanna G, was legit. Made sure our waters were filled and that we were having a great time. She always checked in on us.

My boyfriend suggested coming here for happy hour, and we had a lovely time. The ambiance was amazing and very welcoming. Our bartender, Amber, was incredibly friendly and really completed the experience. We ordered the Cantina Rolls, Madero Burger, and Tres Street Tacos. Everything was fresh and packed with flavor. The prices were reasonable too. We'll definitely be coming back.

Went back and the food and drinks were so good. Sunday through Friday happy hour 2-6pm. Got the carnitas and kids quesadilla it was so good. The house margarita and Moscow mule was good.

It wasn't my plan to go clubbing this Saturday night but with the music blasting and the no cover charge I said why not and went in. It was early in the night, around 1030pm when I arrived. There are two entrances. One in the back ally which is the main one and one in the back which is off the main road. The back entrance which is by the main road (or at least it feels like it gives more main road energy) is closed after midnight I believe the bouncer said. He said it's the secret entrance as most people go to the alleyway. There's a dance floor surrounded by couches, an outdoor patio with a bar and picnic style benches, and the largest area which has a full length bar and multiple bartenders, booths, and a narrow path where people dance and mingle. Drinks were super affordable and strong. I paid 25 bucks for a tequila soda and whiskey meat. Prices had me feeling like it was 2003 again. The music for the two hours I was there was a mix of Pitbull, Lil Jon, reggaeton, and Karol G. It got about halfway packed by time I left. It was a good time. During the day it converts into a bar and brunch spot.

What a great little find this restaurant is! Located in downtown Fullerton it's on the smaller side so having a reservation might be helpful. This particular day we got there so early so there was plenty of seating. Lucky for us it was also happy hour! I must say their happy hour is quite fantastic. Tonight I went with the lemon drop martini and then we split the happy hour nachos with added grilled chicken...It was plenty of food for two. My friend had one of their happy hour tacos, and I had a fish taco off the regular menu which still was only $8.00. I thought it was perfect. Both tacos were so big you didn't need two! If you're in Fullerton, I would say this is a great spot to stop!

Came back for happy hour with my dad and got some house margaritas for $8, great deal, great tasting margaritas! Their chips and salsa is great, flavorful and not too spicy at all, it's the best way to start the meal. Obviously I had to order the Enchiladas de mariscos with green sauce because they are THAT GOOD! Thanks for attentive service! Our waiter was great and very kind.

I went here Tuesday for Taco Tuesday with my daughter. The restaurant has a very fun, upbeat vibe. The manager Jorge greeted us, hostess Cristal sat us and our server Stephanie was very nice and professional. Friendly smiles all around made us feel like family. The tacos were a great deal and very delicious. I recommend the taco Tuesday here.

friend made reservation for her birthday dinner. Ambiance: this place is awesome for larger gatherings. I was in a party of 12, and there were a few other graduation dinner celebrations going on. Service: our waitress was incredibly nice and so friendly! She was so helpful and brought out flan for the bday girl. Food: The shrimp tacos were mind blowing. Like almost best I've ever had. The cabbage on it gives it such a nice refreshing crunch and the sweet mango salsa paired so well. They don't skimp. The shrimp ceviche was almost as delicious and sooo refreshing too with a lime kick! Mmmm. The carne asada fries don't disappoint but definitely hefty. Again, they don't skimp on portions. It was prettyyyy salty. They give complimentary chips and salsa which was nice! I definitely recommend this place if you want to celebrate something or just want a yummy bite before heading out for the night.

Have not been back in quite awhile. The food. The atmosphere is so cool and relaxing..makes for. Nice taco Tuesday and the bartender and service is excellent. Very attentive. Friendly and busy.. love watching the drinks being mixed. Love to try them all. But at least old age. Have to keep it mellow like sangria..and of course I always take food to go. Hate to cook..and take out like from modero taste 500 per cent better than my cooking..can't wait to go back

Great drinks, good food, and amazing service! We went on a Saturday evening and waited for a booth and had a drink at the bar. Skinny margaritas were good and our server, Jose, was great! I enjoyed green sauce chicken enchiladas and my husband had carne asada and would definitely recommend! Big restaurant with inside and outside patio and will definitely be back!

We were in Fullerton (we rarely go out there) and my husband's friend recommended this place to us... We got there just in time; shortly before 2pm (they have lunch specials that end at 2pm). And bonus: Happy Hour started at 2pm. Gotta love a good "double dip"! ;-) I got the 2 taco plate and he got the chilaquiles. Both were excellent! It's been a while since we've tried a different Mexican restaurant that we really enjoyed. The lunch prices were pretty reasonable too. We would definitely go back!

Always a wonderful choice to dine here!! Been here for thousands of years, serving our locals and visitors forever!! Love the staff! Always friendly and smiling and checking on your needs all the time. The food is the best in town. Love Taco Tuesdays menu and the weekend brunch!

A very cool Mexican restaurant with brick walls and long full bar. There's a large covered patio area where they'll have live entertainment on Sundays during brunch, and they have some big tables by the parking lot entrance for the large parties. The food and service is amazing. The manager even offered us a free appetizer for our group. On the weekend nights, this place comes alive with DJ's playing hip hop and reggaeton. And they always have a New Year's Eve party. It gets mad packed when the DJ's are spin'n. I love all of their Mexican fusion dishes with some including plantains. The enchiladas are made with a mole style sauce and my absolute favorite outside my own kitchen, but probably the best meal was the chorizo ravioli. In addition, the savory Birria tacos were amazing, but the filet mignon taco was just ok. They will have a rotating agua fresca flavor. This time it was horchata and it was superb! There's also a dragonfruit mojito in the non-alcoholic drink menu that was really good too. We were all pretty stuffed to get dessert, but definitely gotta make room for that next time!

I wanted to take my girlfriend out for Happy Hour so I did just that and I landed up finding this restaurant on Yelp. It has strong reviews and I understand why, this restaurant slapped. It started with Amber the bartender, she was amazing at her job making us feel at home. I always appreciate that, we ordered some beers and some of their happy hour specials. We ordered the cantina rolls, the madero burger and the tres street tacos. Everything was so damn delicious and the prices were great. The restaurant itself is very roomy and welcoming. We will most definitely be going back.

We found ourselves back in Fullerton over the weekend to hit up the cigar lounge a few blocks away for the UFC fight and my boy's bday. We decided to grab dinner at Madero 1899 since the reviews were on point and also because it was so close that if anyone drank too much, no one had to drive to the cigar spot. *Also note that it took a while to park since there are a bunch of bars around. They have paid parking meter signs but the machines weren't working so you should be fine unless things change by the time you read this review* As we arrived, we let the host know that our reservation was at 7:30p but we were an hour early, however, it wasn't a problem. The host had the busboys clean a table and got us a seat right away, and it was cracking from there. The cantina is nice with an old school Mexico vibe and about four or five TVs above the bar area showing fights and sports. There was another section to the side that looked like they were hosting a private party (so the place is good for private events). Our server arrived (he was super cool) and took our order for drinks and food . Went with an al pastor, fish and steak taco. While my boys got enchiladas with rice and beans. I also ordered an orchata with D'usse cognac and they ordered an El Capitan. I'm not going to lie, my drink was good but I should have rocked with that El Capitan because them tropical flavors of pineapple, orange and rum was magic to my tastebuds. Every taco was on point and their guacamole was probably some of the best guac in my life! The reason for this was because I think they squeezed an extra few lemons in the mix making it juicyyyyyy! Anyway, we'll for sure be back since we are planning on hitting the cigar lounge a lot more often. Madero is the real deal! Shout out to our waiter! I wish I caught his name. I'll get it next time! If you're looking for some authentic Mexican cuisines and strong drinks with a dope vibe, check this spot out! OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

The whole environment is extremely excellent strongly recommend The food and beverages are perfect

My 5 girlfriends and I had bunched the other day. Two of us had the bloody Mary, which were delicious. Then we each ordered our own dish. I ordered their steak and eggs. The eggs were perfect, the potatoes were very salty but I ate them anyway, and the steak, which was ordered medium rare, had a portion of it that was very rare, so I didn't eat it that part. One of my friends ordered the French toast. She said it was delicious. The other gals informed me that their dish was good. I think overall, this place offers tasty food. I was the anomaly with my brunch dish. I'm okay with it. I want to come back to try the French toast. Oh, by the way, the service was wonderful. Our server was very nice and very attentive. He made sure our water bottles were constantly renewed. I appreciated him so much. I'm going to check out the dinner menu to see what they have. I like their vibe and their food seem pretty good.

So I initially did not know this is now Madero. I knew this location as Matador. But they really have reinvented the location. The food is delicious and it's family friendly. Very good margaritas and delicious food. The staff were friendly and attentive. Inside is spacious enough for large parties and they have a nice patio area with ample space to host large groups.

Came here in a Sunday and this place had live music in the bar area. It was fairly busy. We were seated right away and the service was great. Food was a good portion but it was just ok. The place is good to hangout and listen to live music. Will certainly return.

Went here with my friends tonight to celebrate my birthday and we had a blast. Sienna welcomed us in quickly and got our table started. We enjoyed fruity margaritas, chips and salsa, tacos, garlic fries, enchiladas, ceviche, and of course donuts and ice cream for dessert. Thank you Madero 1899.

We decided to try this spot out in DTF which is close to where I live. Theres so many restaurants in DTF that I haven't tried. The ambiance felt a bit different to us & maybe it was more so the layout of the space. However, I will say that the booth was a nice size and it was comfortable in that sense. The menu has some great options and I went with the burrito bowl. It wasn't the best burrito bowl I've ever had but I will say the carne asada was flavorful and my food came out hot with heat! That's great! Everything was fresh. The pineapple Agua Fresca was super refreshing and delicious. The service was great - it appeared that all the staff were attentive and work as a team. That was quite evident in how our table was serviced. I would return to try some of their tacos.

Great Food. You need a reservation unless you are getting take out. The kitchen and restrooms are spotless and the staff is top tier. Great with suggestions and the service has always been great. The mixed drinks are strong and yummy. Take a look at the dessert menu, not a bad choice there. On the main menu, you can get mushroom sub for any protein if you have a vegetarian in the group. My favorite is the Mole Chicken enchiladas, they are to die for! You will be happy with anything on the menu though. Love the dark interior and the art. a little loud, but great for a group of 4. an intent date night... Maybe, but maybe not. It depends of your date and how much talking you want to do. The parking sorry of sucks, especially on weekends. Large lot in the rear of the building, but you may still have to walk a ways.

Food here is very flavorful! We came for brunch and the food menu is simple but they have plenty of drink options. Margarita flight is enough to split between two and three people. Service was friendly but the attention to detail is a bit off (hopefully it was an off day) but we will be back to try again!

Excellent service, beautiful ambiance. Our first time as we live in Long Beach and we're having an "adventure day" seeing where the day would take us. Found this restaurant on yelp and so happy we did! Hubby had the carnitas plate. The serving was huge. More carnitas than we have ever got in any other Mexican restaurant and the flavor was excellent. I got the carnitas wet burrito with green sauce which was equally delish. Chips and salsa were on point! Crispy warm chips. We will make the drive back for sure! Thank you Jorge for the cookie dessert which was amazing!

First time here & already obsessed Came for a girls night out and Madero 1899 really delivered! The food and drinks? Chef's kiss everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. The vibes were on point too super cute ambiance with friendly staff that made us feel so welcome What really sealed it for me? They start dancing around 9:30 and it turns into a whole vibe! Like dinner + mini club? Yes please. Perfect for date night, birthdays, or chisme with your girls. Definitely coming back for more tacos, margaritas, and dancing !!!

I've been to the Madero for a St. Jude/Providence philanthropy dinner and thought it was so good, I went back with a few friends. They have the BEST Mexican food!!! And the service and cleanliness were stellar! .... Going back for a birthday dinner Tuesday.... See you soon Madero!

Another great meal at Madero 1899! We got seated fast and sat out on the patio. The weather was awesome and the service was great! We started off with the shrimp ceviche. It was spectacular! I could have happily had just that! It was clean and fresh tasting. I followed it up with a fried shrimp taco. It was bursting with flavor, the batter was light and crisp. I can't wait to get back! Great food, great drinks, great service!

2015 tips - drinks here aren't very good - chips, salsa, and beans were pretty tasty.

The food was just ehhh The drinks took forever to come out and the place was empty... They ran out of margarita? And then subbed it for a mimosa flight? Which was eckk... The vibe is okay... nice private areas... would be cute for group get togethers.

Received a message from Yelp about "complaints" in regards to my review. For legal purposes, this is an additional kudos for me. But nobody has reached out to me to discuss this matter or anybody involved. This just goes to support my review, matters like these get brushed under the rug. My review will not be modified and stands as 100% true.

My husband and I had our wedding reception here, about 8 years ago. At the time, there was no option to book a private event. We asked that our party be seated at their patio. They couldn't guarantee to keep other customers from being seated at the patio, but surprisingly, the entire night no other customer outside of our party, was seated out on the patio. In the end, it really was a private event for our wedding party. The food was really good and the staff was attentive throughout the entire night. We had a large wedding party, and I just remember the staff treating everyone like VIP. The food was brought out right away and there were no issues with the orders. Everyone really had a great time, and being seated out in the patio made the event more intimate. The patio was lovely and had outdoor heaters. They did charge a corkage fee for the champagne my dad had purchased for everyone in our party. The staff knew exactly when to start pouring everyone's champagne for our wedding toast. It really was such a magical night and everyone had such a great time. Again, this was 8 years ago and so much has changed since then. My husband and I will definitely have to take a trip out to have dinner here again.

Went in today to celebrate a family member birthday and the location is in a popular area in downtown Fullerton. Very nice inside and fast service. Food has always been pretty decent Mexican food. Been coming here for years!

Madero is amazing!! Super cool to find out the building has been around since 1899 - and this spot for over 15 years!! We loved their chips and salsa, queso fundido (cheese pull to the max!) and skinny margs to kick off our meal. We wound up getting the chicken fajitas and Birria taco, blackened fish taco, and fried avocado taco for our main. And WOAHH were we blown away!! These tacos were absolutely stuffed - highly recommend all 3, but it was great that the Birria taco came with a little cup of consome for dipping (or drenching, LOL). They have daily specials which you can check out on their website. Can't wait to come back for Brunch next time!

I came in with my wife and had a couple of draft beers and shared the steaks fajitas. It was so good that we brought our youn adult children and ordered the shredded chicken with mole enchiladas and shredded beef enchiladas in green salsa. Unfortunately the chicken was very salty but the shredded beef was great. The only thing we didn't like was the menu option not having a 2 enchilada plate and only had a 3 enchilada plate. The restaurant is a bit dark has a pub feel and look. Service was great and the food and drinks were served with minimal waiting time.

First and foremost, the customer service here is AMAZING. From start to finish, everyone was so attentive and wonderful. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and none of us had never been here before, but I've been wanting to try it. It was SO hard to decide what to order, everything looked and sounded so delicious. And to top it all off, all of the food TASTED delicious as well. All of the dishes were plentiful and authentic tasting, fresh, and felt everything was made to order. The dragonslayer cocktail was perfectly made and also consisted of fresh ingredients. The mural on the entry wall was beautiful and inviting. We loved the entire meal and overall experience. Madero won us over and we will definitely be back again soon.

Go for happy hour! Haven't seen well drinks for $5 in forever so excited to be back for that!! Chicken wings were the bomb!! You need to order those. Surprisingly those are better than their tacos Tacos were okay but chicken wings were truly amazing!

Food has good flavors. Salsa was tasty with a spicy kick. Shrimp ceviche was yummy and only $12. Steak fajita was delicious but quite chewy. Portion size was good and very filling - it had a large amount of steak and also beans, rice and tortillas. Keep in mind that it was only $24, a very good price in today's inflated economy. Overall, food quality might not be the best but it makes sense for the price. You do get what you pay for, and there's nothing wrong with that. Service was great. Our waitress was super nice, friendly and very attentive. Ambiance has a fun and hip Mexican vibe with Dia De Los Muertos wall art. It's one of those restaurants that's part sports bar and part regular casual dining. I would come back. For the very reasonable price, it's totally worth going here.

Happy hour was fantastic, service by Jillian was amazing, & the food was delicious! Really enjoyed the whole experience & absolutely will be coming back!

We came here for Mother's Day! It was a buffet style brunch and their options were plentiful! Food was great and always warm. Service was fantastic! Mariachi played during our meal which added to the already great atmosphere! Restrooms are well kept Parking is at the center of DTF so it may be challenging at times but not too bad on off weeks

I would do zero stars if I could. Started out with my menu being fucking stick to the disgusting table they want you to eat off of. Food was terrible. Service was terrible. Modelo on draft was undrinkable. Came here on a date and to have a good night and it was completely ruined. They also had bingo playing on the speaker the entire night. I understand that but on a Tuesday night who's going out and wants to hear some lady calling out bingo cards while they're trying to enjoy a restaurant. Will never come here again, should have listened to the reviews about this place now I understand.

Having recently moved from Orange, I've been looking for a replacement to my beloved Orange Hill Restaurant, and I think I've found it. In downtown Fullerton, the restaurant is perfectly located, and amongst many choices, this place stands out. So far, everything checks the boxes for me. Food has been flavorful, drinks amazing and service is great. Holding off on a 5 star rating until I try more entrees.

Came here a few weeks ago for taco Tuesday. The ambiance and the vibe of this place is absolutely amazing. The tacos and specials were also on point! Will definitely be coming back. The reason for the 3 stars was due to service. Whoever our waiter was his energy and demeanor was lacking and he seemed like he didn't want to be there and was miserable. I understand that everyone has off days and but when your job is interacting with people, you have to put on a happy face. Whoever took over during his break saved the day and changed the whole vibe of the dinner. He is the reason why I'll be back again.

I used to come here back when it was a bar club, but now it's a whole different vibe. Turns out, it's actually a great spot for Mexican food. We came here for Father's Day, and honestly, everything was on point. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere--it all just worked. We had margaritas (of course), a gin cocktail, and a salad that really surprised me. It wasn't spicy, but it had great flavor. Simple, fresh, and tasty. The place feels relaxed but still has that bit of energy that makes you want to stay awhile. If you get the chance, you should definitely check it out.

MADERO, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for being a clean and friendly and fun place. Your bar doesnt smell like smoke, its well kept, the staff and bartenders are awesome. Your prices are kinda high but ill pay the premium for the better experience! Your competition down the street is really no competition at all. I came here after we started down there at the Alley and I will be coming back here first and for the full night every time!

Madero 1899 is a lively and hip restaurant with bar and music lounge at night. Great patio area for a birthday dinner! Friendliest of services from hostess to server, Steven. The food here was delicious. Really enjoyed the larger portioned avocado tacos. Thank you to Steven for the side of jalapenos and habanero sauce for the extra spice needed! Some of the great drinks my group had were: the dragonslayer, tequila flight, and cucumber jalapeno margarita.

I have lived near this place for how long and I never ate or been here before.? Lol I don't get out much lol. I was really sick for over a week and I haven't been able to go anywhere. I was dealing with some stuff with my medical and my best friend and her husband helped me. They invited me out to lunch and picked me up. I wasn't sure I wanted to go but then they suggested a drink and that particular day I absolutely needed one even though I don't like drinking that day it was bad news so I needed to not think. Walked in the ambiance is fun I liked the chandeliers and the mural when you walk in. We got seated right away wasn't busy was early afternoon on a weekday. I wish I remembered our servers name but she was nice. Brought us chips n salsa the chips were fresh and hot really enjoyed them. I ordered the Carnitas plate which came with this delicious bowl of beans of your choice I chose refried over black beans and rice, i asked for extra crispy on the Carnitas yummy. The flavors were not poppin but the crisp was just right. i loved the shell tortilla bowl with my beans so good and rice not a ton of flavor but still good. My friends ordered the Arroz Con Pollo. Decent price good service with smiles, they checked on us often. My friend and I ordered the Watermelon margaritas it comes with a popsicle and has Tajin on it. Probably one of the best popsicles I ever had lol mixed with the margarita perfection. I forgot all my problems for a bit then went hm and fell asleep lol but before I did that. I really enjoyed our meal and I definitely would come back for that margarita again probably virgin next time lol and the carnitas plate Thank you for great service with smiles, decent food and amazing watermelon margaritas Have a beautiful day :) Aloha

The parking lot is pretty big but it's shared with a few businesses so it might be challenging. The restaurant is big and clean with indoor and outdoor seating. Service is super attentive and friendly. We were never without a drink. The food is hot, fresh, and delicious. We had the grilled chicken burrito bowl and a wet carnitas burrito with mole sauce. And the dessert??? Best restaurant dessert I've ever had in my life!!! Recommended by our great waiter, Jorge...Churro pastel served with vanilla ice cream with homemade dulce de leche. Oh dear God. So so good!!! There have dinner specials and a full bar. Highly recommended.