Maderas Steak & Ribs

3642 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos
(562) 598-0401

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Krish Hernandez

Maderas Steak & Ribs is a fantastic spot for anyone who loves quality food and great service. The steaks are cooked perfectly — tender, juicy, and full of flavor — and the ribs fall right off the bone. The sides are fresh and well-seasoned, and the whole menu has a great balance of comfort and quality.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is attentive, friendly, and really makes you feel taken care of. Overall, an amazing dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend if you’re craving great steak and ribs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Mejia

I had the 125 dollar tomahawk steak with two sides. Dessert and five long island ice teas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zero Fox

Food was great! Steaks were perfectly cooked to the requested temperatures. The roasted spinach with balsamic and feta side is a must have, I'm craving it now just thinking about it. The tiramissu was simply delicious, not too sweet, not over power with coffe on top, just right. Service was amazing and very attentive from the moment I walked in. Our server Jenna, was very attentive to our table and friendly as well, despite being such a busy night. We'll definitely be coming back!!

mejiabrandin

If you go their order the short ribs they're so tender they melt in your mouth like butter best I've ever had I definitely have to come back and get more

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy Jensen

Loved it. Prime rib was 100. Excellent ssrvice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andre Savkin

Really chill spot no pretense at all but top notch steak for sure and fair pricing to boot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lupe Marquez

I got filet mignon and honestly it wasn't good. I asked for it medium and got it super rare. Really disappointed

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jimmy \u0026 Arianna Carroll

We had a ‘reservation’. I hate to quote a Seinfeld episode but… they know how to take the reservation but, they don’t know how to hold the reservation. Last time I checked, 7pm reservation, means, 7pm seating. As 7:20ish rolled around, we finally got sat. Now for the good stuff, service was great, food was excellent. They do know their way around bbq. Our party of six was VERY happy with every plate. I feel they have out grown their store front and should grow. They should also invest in sound reduction material for their customers, way too loud, very difficult to enjoy our family. (We could hear every conversation in the restaurant)
Three Star service was only for the embarrassing wait for our reservation. (We weren’t the only party who experienced this, as we waited, we joked with two other parties outside who where in the same boat)
All and all, that have mastered great food

After a very poor response from restaurant management/owner upon my review… The lack of responsibility, customer care and attempt of ‘reverse sociology’ by trying to blame us for their incompetence. I’ve changed my review to ‘one star’

Shame on you, BE BETTER

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

ED DE

Great meat and sides never had anything I didn't like!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michelle Nielsen

Make sure to go during happy hour and get the appetizers and the drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fernando Nieves

Really Good Strawberry walnut salad and Steak

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gonzalo Silva

Would have been nice to have lunch here, but couldn’t make it past the front desk. Was waiting a few minutes to be seated and no body showed up. After waiting I had to leave. I wasn’t going to spend my lunch waiting in line, especially when there no body in front of me. Ridiculous!!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Chris Marten

I must say their steaks are amazing here. It's better than Ruth's Chris or any of those other fancy steak houses.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heather Rushton

Maderas Steak & Ribs was underwhelming, to say the least. I’m being generous when I say it was just okay. For a restaurant that’s been around for over 30 years, I expected more than just a quaint local spot that falls short of delivering a true steakhouse experience. We only came here to support a local business, which makes the experience even more disappointing.

I ordered the Argentinian-style New York Strip-loin, and unfortunately, it missed the mark. The chimichurri was overwhelmingly oily and lacked the fresh, balanced flavor typical of authentic Argentinian cuisine—something I’m familiar with. Frankly, it felt like a disservice to that culinary tradition.

The calamari was decent, but beyond that, most of the dishes were far too salty, which really detracted from the overall meal. For the price—around $500 for a family of five—it simply wasn’t worth it. There are far better dining options in this price range that offer both quality and authenticity.

Regrettably, I wouldn’t recommend Maderas. It might work for a casual meal if you’re in the area, but if you’re looking for a true steakhouse experience, you’re better off going elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Shelly Heier

First time here and we will definitely be back. Food was delicious, service was great and very attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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