MADRE RESTAURANT & MEZCALERIA

We’re all about second chances, so tonight we decided to give Madres shot after last years drama.. They’ve got a new bartender John, whipping up some killer cocktails, and the menu has some new additions too. We kicked things off with the fried cheese squash blossoms, mole nachos with carnitas, and pescado ceviche. For the main course, we tried the new Pescado Zarandeado — and yep, it was all pretty darn delicious and our server Nesto was the best!!. Stay tuned… we’ll let you know if we drop 10 pounds overnight! 😂 Cheers Foodies 🪇🥂

Went here for dinner with a couple of buddies. It's dimly lit and seems like a good place to take a date. We ordered the Parillada for 2-3 people. It was well worth it. We had that with handrolled tortillas, which were incredibly soft and not grainy. The meats were well seasoned. The chicharron was crunchy! We also had the chulipes (fried grasshoppers!), which went great with the cheese and avocado. The black beans and rice added flavor to my rolled up taco-rito. I would definitely come back here and try out their food during lunch.

I've been here several times and have ordered delivery several times. Each and every time we have dined in, we have had amazing service and the food is so delicious! I'm very picky about Mexican food as I was raised on home cooked Mexican food my grandma made from scratch every day, Madre's is the only place that has a mole that stands up to my standards! Last night I enjoyed the Chile Relleno & Flan and it was also delicious! Also, the guacamole and 3 salsas are a must to try! The house margarita was also perfect!

Absolutely amazing. My husband and I came back twice in one week! Their happy hour is one of the best around. Thank you as well to their fabulous staff, we'll be back soon!

Having dined in Oaxaca I can tell you that this restaurant is the real deal. The food is amazing. The drinks incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant more enthusiastically.

The staff was super friendly and checked in just enough without hovering. I also appreciated how fast the food came out even though it was a busy evening. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re looking for a place to eat with friends, go on a date, or even just treat yourself. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon.

I’m told this is a very authentic Oaxacan-style restaurant. I can tell you that they went the extra mile for an upscale ambiance and experience. The pricing is higher than many Mexican restaurants but is absolutely worth it in this case!! Our party was there for a midweek lunch so we’re pretty much had the whole restaurant to ourselves. One member of our group ordered a plate with four different moles. The server told us that he had worked at many different Mexican restaurants and this is the only place who makes all of their moles from scratch, which explains the complex flavours! So delicious. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant.

5 out of 5. Hands down one of the best restaurants with a great atmosphere. The moment we walked in, we were greeted and seated. Was not long before we were eating after being seated. The only little thing that I was not satisfied with was the spiciness of the salsa. Other than that, an amazing job to this restaurant for their hard work they put in, it truly shows.

First and for most, thank you to our waiter Felipe!! This place felt welcoming and the energy was great overall. Came out for brunch to celebrate, got to try a few delicious entrees and drinks. I will definitely be returning to experience a Sunday Funday! Thank you!!!

The service was great. Everyone was attentive. Nice ambiance. The food was great. We will definitely go again.

Ambiance: love this modern place that also makes sure to integrate cultural elements in their decor. You can get a bit of the LA hipster vibes in the suburbs Food: I love Mexican food and so I'm picky. This place did not fail to meet my expectations. The flavors were absolutely on point and food was cooked to perfection Drinks: well crafted. Great alcohol to drink ratio with a unique taste Service: the staff was great. Very kind and friendly and attentive. Overall impression: my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of SCV and will definitely go over and over again

I find that when this restaurant is slow they have amazing service and most flavorful foods. Came here on a slow Saturday and everything was stellar. Our waitress was attentive and the drinks and food were superb. Thanks you Madres for a beautiful date night

Food is the best authentic Oaxacan food you'll find in LA area, very good service (just be aware; it's made fresh so be patient) but who doesn't want fresh made food? Corn tortillas are the best. Love the ambiance as well! Very clean high end restaurant & still very affordable. German our waiter is excellent but in general all Madre's staff are exceptional. We LOVE it! We highly recommend it.

I've been here several times and have ordered delivery several times. Each and every time we have dined in, we have had amazing service and the food is so delicious! I'm very picky about Mexican food as I was raised on home cooked Mexican food my grandma made from scratch every day, Madre's is the only place that has a mole that stands up to my standards! Last night I enjoyed the Chile Relleno & Flan and it was also delicious! Also, the guacamole and 3 salsas are a must to try! The house margarita was also perfect!

Not just great Mexican food, but great Oaxacan food in SANTA CLARITA?? Wow. I am shook. SCV is not known for ethnic food. At all. And whatever does come to town is usually Americanized to the max for the local clientele, while being over priced. Here, you get authentic flavors, great experiences, and prices worth paying. We stopped by Sunday around 2pm and seated right away on the patio. Our server was very sweet and offered great recommendations. I started with a Mezcal Margarita, one of the best I've ever had. The mezcal was delicious. We ordered the fish tacos that were fantastic. Crispy huge pieces of fish, flaky inside, soft tortillas, and fresh delicious salsa. We also ordered the Parillada that came out way bigger than expected! I think the menu says this feeds 2-3 people? It can easily feed 4-5. We had leftovers for 2 days. The platter has an assortment of meats, chille rellenos, salsas, tortillas, and more. Everything was so so so good. The only thing we wish was a bit different was the rice and beans portion. The rice was delicious but we finished it before even realizing since there was so little, which was also a surprise considering how big the rest of the portions were. Overall, we absolutely loved Madre and can't wait to return

Delicious Mexican food. Definitely on the higher-end side. The ingredients are high-quality. Great Happy Hour options and spectacular drinks. The enchiladas are a must! The customer service has been incredibly friendly and helpful. One of my favorite restaurants in SCV. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 5/5

Second time at Madre, and yummm, It's been so good. I know they have had some unfortunate bad press lately, but in my experience, this place has been delicious! Both times I've had excellent, welcoming, knowledgeable service and the quality of the ingredients has been superb. I love the bold flavors of Oaxacan cuisine, especially the enchiladas. The platter is great to share as a starter. The presentation of everything has been pretty too! I've really enjoyed this restaurant for their happy hour specials (the margs and tacos are awesome!) and also for dinner (the Caesar salad was a stand out!), and I bet I would enjoy it for brunch too! That's next!

Absolutely amazing food! Ginger was our server and John was our bartender. They were absolutely amazing. Their attention to our party was amazing! By the way I was here when they opened and several times after! Food is absolutely amazing! We will be back.

We've been wanting to try it, Madre since they opened last year. We love, good, upscale, Mexican food, and our big fans of tequila and mezcal. As vegetarians, we were always a little suspect on what we could eat here. Their menu is helpful labeled with what is available vegetarian or with vegetarian options, but up until recently the main star of the show, their moles, didn't seem to have a vegetarian op after checking again we saw that their Verde mole now had a Vette and we thought OK let's go give it a try. So we made a reservation, headed on in, we're seated relatively quickly in the main dining area, a lively space which had a live mariachi band playing throughout the evening. This was particularly nice. They weren't wandering from table to table, making it awkward for people, but treated as true performers in a performance space, without being intrusive. We started with the widely raved about squash blossoms, and they lived up to our hopes and dreams, perfectly and lightly fried with delightful cheese on the inside, a really nice indulgent way to begin the meal. I had the El Chapo Y Kate Cocktail which was beautiful and generous in size, not overly sweet and lasted me throughout the whole meal. My wife took one of their tequila recommendations, and despite it being a tequila, and not a Mezcal, it also had a smokiness to it and was a unique and perfect recommendation for her tastes. The amount of tequila and Mezcal available at this place is off the hook, and I definitely want to come back and try more. The things we chose to order besides the squash blossoms were OK, we tried the Mole Verde with its vegetarian option meaning they didn't serve it with fish, but put various vegetables like squash inside it. It was fine, kind of tasty, but as it was a Verde Molé, it was a little more, unique offering than a classic mole experience which we kind of wanted. Unfortunately, none of their other classic dark moles are vegetarian, all made with a meat or chicken stock of some kind. We were also disappointed that the price for this stayed the same since we essentially didn't have a protein on it, it was awfully expensive for what we got. We also had the vegetarian version of their Tlayuda Doblada which normally comes with a few different kinds of meat in it, but is available vegetarian... Some kind of communication issue with the kitchen had them send it out to us with only vegetables and cheese in it as opposed to the black bean paste that we were hoping for. In the end, it was impressive looking but kind of like a slightly souped up quesadilla with the second version of it, they brought out to us with the black beans paste and cheese. I think we would've been better off sticking to items from the starters menu, including the fried quesadilla and taquitos. This is also very expensive for what we got, especially since the price didn't lower when all of the meats were removed from it. Our server, and an extra server from the bar took very good care of us. They checked in with us a lot and wanted to make sure that we were happy throughout. We loved the atmosphere of the place. We definitely want to come back and would do so for again, starters and drinks and probably be super happy with those choices. We wish that the entrées they offered were, better priced and suited for our vegetarian needs, and that there was a more traditional mole offering that was also vegetarian so we could have the true Madre experience.

First time visiting the new restaurant in Santa Clarita. This review was for the first week it opened. It was sitting in my drafts and I never got around to finishing it. Ambiance - 5/5 The decor, furniture and how the walls are shaped is stunning. Even the bathroom was beautifully designed. The center of attention of the restaurant is the bar with all the bottles of mezcal around. Service - 4/5 Our waiter was great. Very friendly told us what he would recommend and explained in detail the items we had questions on. The only reason the service wasn't 5/5 is due to the fact that they kept directing our food to the wrong tables. Food/ Drinks - 2/5 Drinks were great. You expect that from a Mezcaleria. I would come again just for drinks. Honestly very disappointed with the food. Got the chicharon, squash blossoms, and the three different types of mole. The chicharon was so hard to bite yet it wouldn't break apart I've experienced this with old reheated chicharon before. The mole was a large portion but honestly was not well presented it looked like slop with rice underneath. Key takeaways come for drinks and the ambiance its a beautiful place. If you want good Mexican food go to Sabor after for real elevated Mexican food!

My Fiancé and I love trying new restaurants so we decided to try Madre & the food was SOOO good! It's hard to find authentic food in the area but these were the best enchiladas we have had!!!! Clearly we love sweets so we decided to order the churros, flan and galletita and they were delicious definitely our new favorite date night spot.

I visited on a Sunday, expecting a long wait, but to my surprise, we were promptly seated and got to choose outside seating. The indoor seating area was a vibe on its own, featuring live music and but the outdoors had a cozy setup with couches and tables that were comfortable. From the brunch menu, I ordered the omelette with chilaquiles de frijol and added a side of steak. While the flavors were good, especially the salsa on the omelette, there were a few issues. The chilaquiles began to get soggy as I waited for utensils, and I had trouble getting the servers' attention to bring them over. The steak was also a bit tough and undercooked. My partner ordered the steak torta, but he wasn't given the option to substitute the salad, which was on the bitter side. The bread was soft and pillowy and felt freshly baked. For drinks, we opted for mimosas. The bottle of champagne yielded about four mimosas, accompanied by a tiny cup of orange juice. Additional orange juice was $4, so I made do by being sparing with it. I also ordered a café de olla and requested it iced (iced coffee only). The service was good overall, aside from the utensils hiccup, and the restaurant itself was very clean and visually appealing, reminds me of the charm of cafés in Mexico. If I'm in the area again during brunch, I'd definitely consider coming back!

This restaurant is everything that has been missing from the Santa Clarita Valley food scene. The food, the ambiance, the little details like citrus flavored tap water served out of a beautiful glass pitcher and left on the table. This place nails it all and it should be packed! Everything that I have tried on the menu has been delicious, not one thing has been bad. If you have any appreciation for elevated cuisine, you will like this place. Yes, the food is priced higher than your run of the mill Mexican restaurant, but you are getting way more than run of the mill food! It's worth it! My only criticism is that service can be a little slow, which I think is a product of slimming down staff to adjust to the slower business. I'm sure this would change if business picked up. This restaurant must succeed if the SCV has any hope of breaking free of big chain domination. Give it a try!

Amazing food and drinks! Great service. Good live music. I always try different menu items and everything has been soo good. Best restaurant in SCV.

Great food and great service . Enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere. Alcohol very unique . Great Spanish music playing in the background. Carne Sada plate is outstanding. I ate too much....

This is the best place in scv, real good food! I've eaten here many of times recently and it's my to go spot

Delicious food. Delicious cocktails. Great Customer Service and hospitality. Very nice ambiance. Incredible live Mariachi music to enhance our evening. Great place. Will definitely be returning.

Delightful change from the common Southern California Mexican restaurant. The moles are delicious. With a good range in sweetness and spice. Service was great and the ambiance is guiet with background music. Next time, we are trying the mexcal flight.

So let's start with mole... green gets the W 2nd place red Last of the last the black mole I'm sorry that black mole was just a zero!!! Had never had such a bad mole in my life My brother didn't like it either I wanted to take it out of my mouth and put it on a napkin. The barbacoa de res was good The concha was just ehhh And the mil hojas was ok nothing special Service was excellent from beginning to end Clean and beautiful decor. But the food didn't give me that Wow to say I'll come back to try other dishes unfortunately. One time deal. For about $80 bucks we could have had way better food else where in my opinion

Unfortunately, I got and continue to suffer from severe food poisoning like many other patrons who dined at Madre on Friday the 13th. This caused me to have to cancel my plans to attend retirement celebrations in the East Coast and I felt horrible for days. Evidently Madre had received prior food sanitation health warnings which remain unresolved. It's a shame because Madre had potential, but we will not be coming back.

We've been to the Happy Hour several times and have really enjoyed our experience. The food is authentic, the the drinks are delicious, and the service has been top notch. We also love sitting on the patio on a nice afternoon. Santa Clarita needs more places like this!

The food is absolutely delicious! Amazing tacos and drinks . Customer service is amazing, the staff is so friendly and welcoming ! Will definitely come back I'm so glad there is an authentic Latino restaurant in Santa Clarita ! Had the chicharrón and carne asada tacos with handmade tortillas. A must !

Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night and what immediately caught my eye was the vibe and decor. Whoever designed the interior of this place knew what they were doing! It looks like a restaurant you would find in LA or Studio City. Very high end and modern. We had reservations so we were seated quickly (it was pretty packed, so definitely recommend making a reservation on Resy). On Wednesday nights they also have a live mariachi which was nice, they were really good! To start we ordered the guacamole and chips plus the queso fundido with chorizo. The guacamole was ok, needed a bit more flavor IMO, but the queso fundido was bomb! Highly recommend. To drink I ordered the passion fruit agua fresca, which was a bit too sweet for my taste but still good. As my entree I ordered the Madres Enchiladas which comes with four different enchiladas covered in different types of mole. The reason why I took off one star was that our main dishes were brought out too quickly, we were still eating the appetizers, and the food was kind of cold. I think it was a combo of the food not being all the way hot and us not immediately eating it since we were still working on the appetizers, but the enchiladas were definitely on the cold side. The other person I was with ordered them too and said the same thing. Outside of that, everything else was A1. The service was great, our waiter and the rest of the staff were very attentive and constantly checked on our table. The ambience was a vibe, especially for being in Valencia. Although it was a cold night, there were a lot of people eating on the patio and several fire pits lit up. I would definitely come back but next time I would try their brunch or happy hour.

I want to say first and foremost John made my experience here and I will recommend anybody to this Mexican restaurant, if you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, this is the place

After living in Mexico City and traveling all over the country including Oaxaca. I had high hopes for this restaurant. But I think it is okay. The corners that have been cut to make chicken meals and soups with only white meat, including their mole is a let down. The salsas are good, but the flavors across the board are somewhat bland and not deep. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out. Even with the view of the Olive Garden right next door. We've been twice and for us isn't our favorite. Especially with so many good Mexican places in the valley.

The food & drinks were amazingly delicious!! Service was very good as well. Loved the ambiance and decor, very nice. Absolutely dinning here again!

I can't speak to the food, as I only came in for drinks with some friends, but we had a good time. The chocolate de leche was alright, it tasted like abuelitas hot chocolate -- nothing too special imo. The interior is gorgeous and feels like you're not in Santa Clarita. Our server was attentive and helpful.

Let me first say, I didn't get nearly enough pictures. Oaxacan food is new to me. I've never been a big fan of Molay. There's something, to me, offputting about something that taste like burnt chocolate. But we have this new restaurant in town that all of my fellow foodies seem to enjoy and I wanted to get in and give it a try when the opportunity popped up. To say that they were swamped really early in their opening weeks would be an understatement. Every table was full and there was a line within 10 minutes after we sat down. I'm so glad we went when we went or who knows how long we would have waited... Or if we would have waited at all. Having said that, the service was, at times what you would expect from a crowded restaurant and at other times doting and attentive. Our server was competent and confident, knowing the menu well enough to talk to Oaxacan neophytes like us. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. To know that this used to be a Stewart Anderson's steakhouse and what they were capable of doing to the interior, was just incredible. They made it a hip and date spot with an outdoor seating area and a very cool looking bar area. I was very impressed with the interior design . Another fun thing about this restaurant is it Mezcal collection. The restaurant boasts one of the largest single collection of Mezcal types and flavors, giving diners the opportunity to try something different every time. we opted for the spicy Mezcal margarita, which I found to be both delicious and true to its name, quite spicy. It was a great way to kick off a meal of new flavors for us. We decided to do a lot of sharing to spread out the opportunities to try new things. We ordered the Elote and the stuffed squash blossoms. Both were absolutely delicious. The Elote was absolutely an elevated version of street corn, but you could taste its roots. The corn was crisp and sweet and the mayo, cheese and paprika gave it great flavor. I had never had stuffed squash blossoms before but it is something that I will definitely try again. It was a nice combination of lightly fried and delicious cheese. For our mains, we ordered the enchilada platter that offered four different enchiladas smothered in their different moles. Each one was different than the other and it was super tasty. I finally was able to eat Molé and not think "burnt chocolate." We also ordered the Coloradito with tortillas, which we really enjoyed. The flavor was more of a traditional Mexican sauce rather than a deeper chocolatey Molé. But it was a nice contrast to the other flavors. Overall it was a great experience, trying new things while getting to experience an opening for a restaurant that will be around for a while

My husband and I were excited to try the restaurant ever since we found out it was coming to town. When we walked up to the restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised by the decor and the ambience. The hostess let us know that there would be a wait if we wanted to eat inside, but the bar was open and full service and the outside patio was also available. That was a little odd to me, since there were plenty of tables and not a lot of people inside. Either way, we decided to sit outside as we did not want to wait an hour to be seated inside. There were heaters outside, so it was nice and toasty. Service was great. This is what my husband and I ordered: Squash blossoms: delicious! The sauce it comes with is a little spicy, but bearable. Highly recommend. Grilled and Fried Shrimp Tacos: I LOVED the fried shrimp and my husband loved the grilled shrimp. Both were good. I felt the fried shrimp had more flavor. Carne Asada (shareable plate): It was quite filling for a party of two! We ate the whole thing. The mole sauce was fantastic. Everything tasted great. We also ordered a Froze cocktail and Michelada. My husband is very particular when it comes to his Micheladas and unfortunately the one he ordered was not great and he would not order it again. My froze on the other hand was delicious. It is on the sweeter side, so if you don't like sweet cocktails, it is not for you. We asked our server to choose a dessert for us and she brought out the churros with chocolate sauce. While the dessert was good, it wasn't the best churro we've ever had. Plenty of parking. We went on a Saturday at 5:00p and there weren't too many people, but it was an hour wait to eat inside. Overall, it was a great experience. We don't live in the area anymore, so probably wouldn't drive out to Valencia JUST for the restaurant, but if we happened to be out there already, we would go back.

The location is large and they have a very large patio with fire tables and heaters. It was cold tonight and we found it warmer on the patio than inside. We sat outside on a very comfortable couch but the used napkins empty glasses were never picked up or cleared in the 45 minutes we waited for a table. A person did come up and checked on us and said they would check on our table but never came back. I thought the long wait was to encourage a drink order but no one asked us until about 30 minutes after we sat down. I checked to see if a table was ready and was told they could not get a response to our phone. Our phones were in our hands. We entered the Resturant and were offered a table next to the bar. Za rather limited food menu was provided. I asked about the Barbacoa and was told that both the lamb and the beef were simmered, and the meat would be falling off the bone. I decided on the lamb because it is only made two days a week and thought it would be special. The lamb is served into rather thick chops along with a black bean paste. The black bean paste was good, but so runny it would've been better to have included a spoon to eat it with. The lamb was tough and difficult to cut a lot of grizzle and very bland flavor. My wife's soup also have limited flavor. The waiter was not the one to bring over the food and he did not appear again until we would've been halfway through the meal. I feel a good waiter checks on the patron early on to determine if anything else was needed, and to check on your enjoyment of the food by the time we saw the waiter. It was too late to get the steak knife. I did ask about the two sauces that were served with the lamb again this did not happen until the waiter eventually came back over. To the waiters credit he did bring over I believe in manager who asked about the food. We found the menu somewhat limiting. It did clearly indicate that no substitutions could be made. if you wanted to try multiple items, they were some options. However, those included pork and you were unable to substitute some other protein for the pork portion of the meal. The positives we saw had to do with easy parking a good location and what looked like an extensive drink menu. The decor looked nice. We did order a chips and salsa. The white tip had some nice heat, and the bees had good flavor. The negatives poor service a very loud environment making it difficult to have a conversation with a person across the table from you. Personally I found the food bland and the meat difficult to cut. I'm not sure that I would give it's another try _

First time visit with my wife. We arrived a bit after 5:00 for an early dinner, and discovered that they have a Happy Hour from 4:00-6:00. The restaurant is big and bright inside with lots of seating and a full, well-stocked bar. We chose to eat outside on their comfortable patio. My wife ordered a margarita, which tasted very good. It was obviously made with a high-quality Tequila and was a healthy pour. It was reasonably priced for our area and was a good size glass. We ordered chips and salsas. Everything is definitely made in-restaurant and all salsas had a good flavors and a real kick to them. The chips were fresh and warm. I ordered the Ceviche tostada and fish taco from their Happy Hour menu. It was a different Ceviche, usually white fish with lots of lime, but this was more of a rock fish in a darker mix of spices. It was very good. The fish taco was deep fried cod and had good crispiness on the outside and flavorful fish inside. My wife ordered a shrimp and rice plate, which she said was excellent. It had six large pieces of shrimp, and could easily have been shared. She found it spicey, but not super hot, and she enjoyed it. Against better judgement (as we were stuffed), we ordered the churros for desert to split. They were soft, hot and tasted great. It's a pretty expensive restaurant, BUT the food quality is excellent and the portions are plentiful. Our server was excellent. She knew the menu, made suggestions and was at the table as much as you could want PLUS being very friendly and personable.

This is the best restaurant in Santa Clarita. The drinks are outstanding (you'll have a nice buzz after just 1 margarita), the food is delicious and authentically Oaxacan, and the ambiance is simply beautiful. Sure it isn't cheap, but it shouldn't be. The quality and ambiance are unmatched. You get what you pay for here, and that's a compliment. We had the fresh oysters, squash blossoms, and carne asada plate. Everything was excellent. Genuinely, the best squash blossoms I've ever had in my life. The oysters were served with this lovely tomato-y sauce (perhaps it had adobo paste), and the carne asada was seasoned and grilled perfectly. The mole was nicely textured and flavored, and even the beans were great. Our server/bartender Michelle was kind and welcoming, and she made us incredible mezcal margaritas. Just a kick of spice and totally well-balanced. Come here for a nice lunch treat or for date night!

I finally got to try Madre with a few of my friends. I thought it was really tasty and I love the fact that it was Oaxaca food and not your typical Mexican. We had the enchilada plate with four kinds of enchiladas and I believe I liked the Coloradito best. They were all really good. This particular one was a green sauce. We also had the traditional mole and two others. Each had their own taste profile and was properly prepared in my opinion. Another friend had the traditional, Negro, and judging from the plate, really enjoyed it! Someone also ordered a salad, Caesar, and it was a beautiful salad! We also had a side order of Alote (corn Mexican preparation of corn on the cob grill, slathered with mayo, and finally with lime chili and Mex cheese. And of course we tried the different Mescal drinks! The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful and the service was over the top Amazing.

I've been to the Madre in Torrance so I was excited to have a restaurant nearby, that's not a chain restaurant. I went the first week it opened and it's really nice inside. When you first walk in, there's a good selection of mezcals to choose from. There's a spacious area for outdoor seating but I sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and recommended a popular drink. I had it made with mezcal. I ordered enchiladas and he suggested a particular mole. I also ordered chips & guacamole but never received them. He was extremely apologetic about it. Had to wait a little while for my enchiladas to be served. I also ordered churros for dessert. They were delish! There were a few things I noticed but don't really want to ding them for because it was the opening week. I'm sure after some time, those things will be ironed out. I will definitely be back.

We decided to meet my Dad 1/2 way from LA and Fresno. Service was great and staff were all friendly! They allowed us to bring our dog in their outdoor patio space! What a beautiful restaurant! There's a great mixture of outdoor and indoor seating so it's perfect for any size group. The menu has a lot to choose from! We decided to try the aguachile, chicken taquitos, and salsa/guacamole for appetizers! All tasted super good! They guacamole could have used a bit more salt. I loved the salsa flight - specifically the salsa macha. It tasted good on everything! The aguachile had a nice kick, and was a generous portion. It needed tad more salt/seasoning and the texture of the shrimp was a little chewy/tough vs firm. For our entrees we tried the pecado de moles, enchiladas oaxaqueñas and the chile relleno. The chicken for the moles and enchiladas was a little dry - it would have been perfect if it was a bit more tender. The mole negro was amazing! It was a perfect sauce for the enchiladas (you get to pick between 3). The trio is HUGE - you can definitely share! The mole negro was absolutely amazing! The chile relleno came with a delicious sauce and had a nice kick, as well! Definitely will be back and try their sister location in West Hollywood. For a new opening, they are nailing it!

Wish I could leave ZERO!!!! My family and friends go so sick 9/13!!!! 4 of us had to go to the ER. Never returning. Especially after hearing about the numerous times they had issues with the health department.

Calling all Mezcale and Mole fans in the SCV, this is the place for you. I believe that this place has on the best interior designs in a restaruant that i've been to. This is a place you can come to have a nice dinner date, eat with a family, or just stop by for a drink and some side. Next time, I would probably come by for their happy hour as it saves you a few bucks and are able to try more of their appetizers. The entire team is very friendly and this place can get packed in a matter of minutes during lunch and dinner time. I had their Madre's Enchiladas which was beautifully presented. It is a sampler of all the moles they offer so that you are not stuck with only trying one! Starters are a bit on the pricey side for what you get but I would believe that happy hour would be the best time for side. Chips, 3 salsas, and Guacmole was $17 though I believe the portion size was a bit small. The salsas though were full of flavor and the chips were fresh. The Aguachile De Camaron was fresh and not as spicy which all my colleagues enjoyed.

The food and drinks were delicious as well as great service. We had a very friendly server who made the experience more enjoyable. I liked that the lights were on the dimmer side making it great for a date night. The bar area was beautiful. The drinks were probably the highlight and although I am not vegetarian, the tlayuda doblada was also a hit.

I love this place for a nice date night or night out with friends. The restaurant is beautiful and romantic. The Paloma is my favorite drink and everything I've tried there is beyond what you can get anywhere else in Valencia. The food is a step above most of the restaurants in this valley. It's a unique experience and highly recommend.

Avoid this place. Our first visit was during the grand opening--decent food and service that we hoped would improve. Unfortunately, it hasn't. On this visit, the food was average, but the service was worse. We came in the morning when it wasn't busy, and Everardo, our server, was dreadful, unfriendly and inattentive. If not for the other staff stepping in, I wouldn't have tipped. This experience is a reminder that tips are earned and should reflect the service provided. When the service is poor, even decent food isn't enough to make it worthwhile. Save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere.

The mole is very good as well as the oysters . A bit pricey especially if you are having drinks. Favorites was red mole bedroom and coloradito. Next time I will return for happy hour 3pm-6pm I believe . There was a sign advertising live Mariachi on Wednesdays at 7pm.

I was really excited to check out Madre's. It's super nice inside and I love the ambiance. When a new place opens up, I always wait at least a few months before I go just to give them some time to settle in and get everything in order. I've only read negative reviews regarding service here, so going into the restaurant I already had super low expectations for service. But the food was something new and different for us to try and the photos looked really good online. We went for a special occasion so I was like you know what, we're just going to risk it and give it a go. We had a large group, 18 of us (obviously made a reservation ahead of time). FYI- Regardless of how many are in your party, I recommend making a reservation anyways. It gets very busy especially on the weekends and past 6pm, so who knows how long the wait times are. Because of our large group, they sat us at 2 long tables next to each other. This is the type of seating that I expected, but then we also had 2 separate servers (1 at each table) and 2 separate bills. They basically split us into 9 and 9. This obviously makes it easier for the server which is fine. But what we didn't like about this set up was that we literally felt like 2 separate parties. Our food and drinks came at completely separate times. So half of the group was done eating and received their bill, while the other half of our group was still waiting for food. This made it feel like we weren't even together anymore. Our drinks also took forever to come out, even though they were the first thing we ordered. We received our appetizers and 1 of the kid's meals before even receiving our cocktails. When my brother asked multiple times on the status of our margaritas, the waitress kept replying with "Oh yeah they're working on it." For 25 minutes though??? Maybe the bartender was new or just short-staffed? But how did the other half of our group already receive their drinks while our table is still waiting for ours? So the whole table separation and lagging thing definitely meets the low service expectations. But minus that, our waitresses were super friendly and attentive. They kept checking in on us which was appreciated. But I really do think this is mainly because we were such a large group. I just assume they'd want to cater to a larger party (1- because of tips, and 2- I mean it's pretty hard to forget about a large group, vs going with just a party of 2 and you're easily forgotten about in a busy dining room). At least that's just how I viewed it. Another negative was that the menu online wasn't up to date. I sent their website menu to everyone ahead of time so that they can glance and get an idea of what they want before the dinner. Then when we get there, the menu was completely different which was super irritating especially for those of us who were already set on an item from the online menu. For example, they removed tacos off their menu. A couple of us wanted to try their tacos, but the server advised that they just updated their menu a couple weeks ago and they no longer serve tacos. And I was like of course you did, just my luck right? Plus a few other items that we eyed beforehand. But my point is that it wasn't updated. The online menu and in-person menu should always be consistent. I really do wish that they gave chips and salsa for free, but I understand with more upscale restaurants like this you should already expect to pay extra for everything. This also includes sides such as beans and rice ($4 each by the way if you want to add one to your meal). We ordered a few of the "Chips, 3 Salsas & Guacamole" ($17 each), and all of the dips were SO good! We also got the squash blossoms which are a popular menu item and live up to their hype. Once we finally received our drinks, we really enjoyed our margaritas. Our actual meals though in my opinion were just OK. I wasn't that impressed. The Madre's enchiladas I liked how it was like a taste test of each of the 4 different moles. The enchiladas were alright, but I only liked 3 of the 4 moles. Overall, we were glad to check out Madre's and try something new. I don't think my family would have ever come here if it wasn't for a special celebration. But I myself would probably come back again and give it another chance. But I would most likely only go for just margaritas and appetizers. The actual entrees weren't that great in taste or selection, but there are a few other appetizers that I would like to try. To be honest I'm not sure how long this restaurant will last here in SCV. Especially if it's continually getting complaints on bad service. For the prices they charge, you should be receiving impeccable service every single time. I understand that everyone has different tastes too, but to me this food is definitely not worth their prices.

Beautiful modern with a Oaxaca twist. The waiter was very attentive and helpful. Told him it was our first time and he answered all questions. I can say that it was one of the best Oaxaca food in California. To top it off Mariachi band plays : 7pm -10pm . Drink's are amazing!!! will definitely take pix of our delicious food ....... Till next

I went to this new restaurant in scv last night. I made a reservation ahead of time for 5:30 (there's 3 options to choose from, the lounge, patio, and dining room) I wasn't aware that happy hour is only served on the patio and in the lounge. My friend and I were seated in a cozy booth in the dining room across from the bar. I enjoyed the mural on the wall but the rest of the room felt like a cafeteria vibe amongst the tables. The lounge and patio were beautiful and I would return to sit there next. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful when deciding what to order. My friend had a skinny margarita($16) and I had a passion fruit juice one (very delicious!) $18 we ordered the chips, salsa and guacamole ($17) I enjoyed the salsas but they weren't phenomenal, their guac was ok was well, could of used a bit more seasoning but the chips were warm, fresh and not oily. I had the madre enchiladas - it comes with 4 different kinds of enchiladas in their own sauces, ($26) my friend ordered the same but all cheese enchiladas with the verde salsa sauce on top ($26) the portion was a good size and I enjoyed the different moles. My first experience with traditional moles that were authentic. I added on Spanish rice and black beans for $8 and my friend did as well- we both finished 90% of our plates! There was live music and a band playing so we went and had another margarita at the bar while listening to them play. Nice quiet atmosphere just very dark, we could both barely read the menu. The ambiance is romantic but I like to be able to see my food! Would return for the chicken tortilla soup and all of their desserts looked amazing too. I'm not a mezcal fan but they have an extensive cocktail list for mezcal, along with assorted tequilas. This is a great spot for brunch on the patio, girls night out, birthday, date night or special occasion. I will Definitely return, have to appreciate an authentic restaurant and fine dining in scv!

If I wasn't planning to return ! Now let me be sure after the nasty passive aggressive answer of his owner IVan will never do. Not because I can't afford it ! Because no one can't afford to be paying for mediocre food. I rather go to a place were I'm appreciated as a costumer than this place! Also I understand they charging for chips and Salsa , than even the hole The hole in the wall give it complementary ! Because due to the lack of costumers they cant afford it. An owner who cant used criticism to improved is a big example of why this business won't last open more than a year .and now I tell people don't waste your money there is not worth it at all .

From the first day I tried the food here I loved it, I usually go there, it's unfortunate what happened with the food but it has never made me feel sick, before and after what happened, I went back a few days ago and the food is tastier than ever and the drinks are delicious, this restaurant deserves a second chance

Hesitant to go but so glad I did. Taco Tuesday was happening! $5 for a QUALITY taco. Salsas are made from scratch. They ran out of vodka for my martini, but the bartender came over and recommended his concoction that had mezcal. I'm glad I agreed to try it, so delicious. The chicharrón taco is a must! Love that it's a different style of Mexican food, we need it!