They don't follow the hours posted. Stopped for dinner on a Sunday evening at 5pm and they were closed. It even allowed is to make a reservation through their website.
Rachael R.
10/10, the best and most authentic Mexican food (and drinks) in the area!! We love the chips and queso w/ chorizo, and honestly everything on the menu. The margs are well-balanced, not made with a margarita mix and therefore don't give you a sugar hangover the next day. Maderos is a Murrysville staple!
Dan D.
We we're on Walnut for the arts festival and stopped in here for the first time. We went to the rooftop are to eat. There was one waitress and one bartender then a table of 8 already seated and a few more patrons then it got busy. I had to go to the bar to get my margarita that the waitress ordered and the coke my husband got had to be retrieved from the floor below and came up flat. We waited so long for our food that we left without eating. The staff of 2 were overwhelmed and no one from the main floor seemed to care or come to help.TERRIBLE SERVICE. I fault management for this. If they planned better for crowds related to the arts festival perhaps we would have had a better experience. We will not be back.
Alex C.
Madero Cantina is best described as a Mexican restaurant with a more modern and American twist. Coming from a Mexican family, I can say that most of these dishes are not authentic, but that's no problem. Today, I went with my family to have an early dinner. Upon our arrival, we were immediately greeted and given a place to sit. Our waitress for the afternoon was very kind and gave us our drinks within the first couple of minutes.I wanted to order the "Sopes" but they were not doing their lunch menu today, so our waitress recommended that I get the "Sopesitos." I did just that and I was very pleased with the quality of their food! The meat options were delicious! I also had flautas and chips and salsa as an appetizer. One noticeable aspect of this restaurant is that their food is on the heavy and greasy side. My boyfriend ordered the fajitas and they were really oily but he still enjoyed them. If you have a sensitive stomach, I would be wary of dining at this location. Although this isn't my favorite Mexican restaurant, I would still come back and try more!
Danielle M.
Madero Cantina in Murrysville exceeded our expectations! This is a place we've wanted to try for years and finally made time to do just that.The atmosphere is like most other Mexican restaurants with dimmed lights and music. The service was great and we walked right in at 7:15PM with no wait on a Tuesday evening.We ordered the El Trio (chips, salsa, queso and guacamole). The queso was excellent - the thicker, creamy type but a small portion. I had the shrimp fajitas for my entree, they came out sizzling and cooked to perfection with sautéed peppers and onions. The fajitas came with 4 soft shell wraps which was plenty! The flavor and taste was juicy and plentiful. The fajitas came with all of the proper toppings such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, Mexican rice etc. Alex had the Tacos De Arrachera which were steak tacos, cooked medium well, and chopped into small pieces which fit perfectly on the shell. This came with rice and beans but he substituted it with the Esquites (Mexican style corn) in a shell and it was hands down the best corn ever. It seemed to be mixed with Mayo and melted butter with seasonings. I highly recommend this for a side!Cheers!
Jade R.
Pretty good drinks haha they let me order off the kids menu too, but they don't have ranch, so that sucks.
Elizabeth S.
Great authentic Mexican food and amazing margaritas. The staff is friendly and attentive they're always very pleasant. The restaurant does not have the usual Mexican decor that most do. A modern Rustic atmosphere.
James T.
We wanted to like this place so much, The decor and atmosphere seemed nice. The food service and presentation was nice. Unfortunately the food was not fresh, came out like warm at best. Medium rare steak was so well done. My sons tacos, were not finished, and he always finishes. The service was slow, and never hit refill on drinks until after finishing, then check took way too long to receive.
Tim S.
Who doesn't love Mexican. Busy Friday night prime time, but no reservations needed. I came back to see if my 1st review could stand the test of time-it did and does. One of 3 in the greater Pittsburgh area, this busy dinner establishment has some traditional favorites and unique dishes. Well appointed bar, great service, clean and inviting. Don't pass on chips and salsa or the homemade guacamole. But don't fill up the portions are big. The fam enjoyed their meals, but couldn't stop talking about the Chiles Rellenos. This is as a truly amazing dish. I couldn't finish it. It has quickly become my local favorite. It may be a 2023 resolution to try everything on the menu.
Marla C.
They recently changed the menu and they got rid of my favorite thing... which was the chicken nachos. My other favorite thing to get is the burrito isla, but they also changed this. It use to come with salsa on top. The ambiance could definitely be better.
This is a cute little place but the food was a huge disappointment. First off, what Mexican restaurant charges $5 for chips? They should be homemade and free! The enchiladas had little flavor and skimpy sauce with no guacamole or sour cream. Even the refried beans were disappointing. The En Mole Poblano was passable but very unattractive. Not a place I’d recommend for good food. It probably won’t last long.
Paul P.
Stopped in with a buddy a little after lunchtime for a bite - really glad we did! The food was terrific!We both ordered the Barbacoa tacos, and they were the bomb! Served with corn off the cob and a tasty lime/cilantro rice, everything was great! The guac that came with the three soft tacos was spicey terrific! This was great, authentic Mexican fare! Will definately return!
Joe M.
2-STARS. We are foodies and Mexican food is very high our list of favorites ethic foods. Constructive criticism to follow: We had the Chicken Fajitas; 3 Tacos; Burrito Cancun; Tortilla Soup; Sopa Cancun and Chips & Salsa. Let's start with what was "GOOD": The Tortilla Soup and Sopa Cancun were delicious. We could eat these all day long. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were authentic with great levels of spice. Next, "the AVERAGE": The Burrito Cancun was pretty good, but nothing particularly out of the ordinary. The amount of chicken and flavor combination of cheese, pico de gallo, and guac left us satisfied. Zero complaints. Now let's get to "the BAD" and left us scratching our heads, and I warn you that this may sound a little harsh. The fajitas tasted NOTHING like Mexican food. Nothing! The crazy thing was that it was very clear that they used SOY SAUCE!!! Yes, SOY SAUCE (as in Asian cuisine)! It tasted like a salty Asian stir fry, and (I repeat) NOTHING like fajitas, or Mexican food. Would NOT recommend. We also ordered the "3 tacos" getting carnitas, chicken, and steak. We ordered them "authentic" style with habanero sauce: All I can say is that they were incredibly boring, salty, lacked adequate garnish (i.e. dry and no crunch and the habanero salsa was undetectable). Although the amount of meat was adequate, we thought a chicken fresco soft taco from Taco Bell would have been better. We started our meal with the chips and salsa. Although the salsa was somewhat boring in the sense of lacking flavor and spice, the tortillas were downright terrible (to our liking). They were the thick ones and saturated in oil. I would strongly recommend replacing them with the ultra-thin crispy style and hold off on the grease. We were here about 5 or 6 years ago and liked it. I don't know what changed. "Authentic Mexican Cuisine" is cliché. This place needs work. Rey Azteca in New Kensington remains one of the best hidden gems in the Pittsburgh area as far as Mexican cuisine.
1Rifka1
We were driving from Pittsburgh to Legionier and stopped here because we were hungry. This is a lovely gem in the "middle of nowhere". The Mexican food was delicious. After our visit I read that the food is based on foods traditionally found in Mexico City and the Riviera Maya. I had Cochinita tacos which was something I tried for the first time. They were delicious. I would absolutely recommend coming here for anyone that loves real Mexican food.
Lynn S.
Always great authentic Mexican food, so many choices worth checking out if you are in the area.
They don't follow the hours posted. Stopped for dinner on a Sunday evening at 5pm and they were closed. It even allowed is to make a reservation through their website.
10/10, the best and most authentic Mexican food (and drinks) in the area!! We love the chips and queso w/ chorizo, and honestly everything on the menu. The margs are well-balanced, not made with a margarita mix and therefore don't give you a sugar hangover the next day. Maderos is a Murrysville staple!
We we're on Walnut for the arts festival and stopped in here for the first time. We went to the rooftop are to eat. There was one waitress and one bartender then a table of 8 already seated and a few more patrons then it got busy. I had to go to the bar to get my margarita that the waitress ordered and the coke my husband got had to be retrieved from the floor below and came up flat. We waited so long for our food that we left without eating. The staff of 2 were overwhelmed and no one from the main floor seemed to care or come to help.TERRIBLE SERVICE. I fault management for this. If they planned better for crowds related to the arts festival perhaps we would have had a better experience. We will not be back.
Madero Cantina is best described as a Mexican restaurant with a more modern and American twist. Coming from a Mexican family, I can say that most of these dishes are not authentic, but that's no problem. Today, I went with my family to have an early dinner. Upon our arrival, we were immediately greeted and given a place to sit. Our waitress for the afternoon was very kind and gave us our drinks within the first couple of minutes.I wanted to order the "Sopes" but they were not doing their lunch menu today, so our waitress recommended that I get the "Sopesitos." I did just that and I was very pleased with the quality of their food! The meat options were delicious! I also had flautas and chips and salsa as an appetizer. One noticeable aspect of this restaurant is that their food is on the heavy and greasy side. My boyfriend ordered the fajitas and they were really oily but he still enjoyed them. If you have a sensitive stomach, I would be wary of dining at this location. Although this isn't my favorite Mexican restaurant, I would still come back and try more!
Madero Cantina in Murrysville exceeded our expectations! This is a place we've wanted to try for years and finally made time to do just that.The atmosphere is like most other Mexican restaurants with dimmed lights and music. The service was great and we walked right in at 7:15PM with no wait on a Tuesday evening.We ordered the El Trio (chips, salsa, queso and guacamole). The queso was excellent - the thicker, creamy type but a small portion. I had the shrimp fajitas for my entree, they came out sizzling and cooked to perfection with sautéed peppers and onions. The fajitas came with 4 soft shell wraps which was plenty! The flavor and taste was juicy and plentiful. The fajitas came with all of the proper toppings such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, Mexican rice etc. Alex had the Tacos De Arrachera which were steak tacos, cooked medium well, and chopped into small pieces which fit perfectly on the shell. This came with rice and beans but he substituted it with the Esquites (Mexican style corn) in a shell and it was hands down the best corn ever. It seemed to be mixed with Mayo and melted butter with seasonings. I highly recommend this for a side!Cheers!
Pretty good drinks haha they let me order off the kids menu too, but they don't have ranch, so that sucks.
Great authentic Mexican food and amazing margaritas. The staff is friendly and attentive they're always very pleasant. The restaurant does not have the usual Mexican decor that most do. A modern Rustic atmosphere.
We wanted to like this place so much, The decor and atmosphere seemed nice. The food service and presentation was nice. Unfortunately the food was not fresh, came out like warm at best. Medium rare steak was so well done. My sons tacos, were not finished, and he always finishes. The service was slow, and never hit refill on drinks until after finishing, then check took way too long to receive.
Who doesn't love Mexican. Busy Friday night prime time, but no reservations needed. I came back to see if my 1st review could stand the test of time-it did and does. One of 3 in the greater Pittsburgh area, this busy dinner establishment has some traditional favorites and unique dishes. Well appointed bar, great service, clean and inviting. Don't pass on chips and salsa or the homemade guacamole. But don't fill up the portions are big. The fam enjoyed their meals, but couldn't stop talking about the Chiles Rellenos. This is as a truly amazing dish. I couldn't finish it. It has quickly become my local favorite. It may be a 2023 resolution to try everything on the menu.
They recently changed the menu and they got rid of my favorite thing... which was the chicken nachos. My other favorite thing to get is the burrito isla, but they also changed this. It use to come with salsa on top. The ambiance could definitely be better.
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This is a cute little place but the food was a huge disappointment. First off, what Mexican restaurant charges $5 for chips? They should be homemade and free! The enchiladas had little flavor and skimpy sauce with no guacamole or sour cream. Even the refried beans were disappointing. The En Mole Poblano was passable but very unattractive. Not a place I’d recommend for good food. It probably won’t last long.
Stopped in with a buddy a little after lunchtime for a bite - really glad we did! The food was terrific!We both ordered the Barbacoa tacos, and they were the bomb! Served with corn off the cob and a tasty lime/cilantro rice, everything was great! The guac that came with the three soft tacos was spicey terrific! This was great, authentic Mexican fare! Will definately return!
2-STARS. We are foodies and Mexican food is very high our list of favorites ethic foods. Constructive criticism to follow: We had the Chicken Fajitas; 3 Tacos; Burrito Cancun; Tortilla Soup; Sopa Cancun and Chips & Salsa. Let's start with what was "GOOD": The Tortilla Soup and Sopa Cancun were delicious. We could eat these all day long. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were authentic with great levels of spice. Next, "the AVERAGE": The Burrito Cancun was pretty good, but nothing particularly out of the ordinary. The amount of chicken and flavor combination of cheese, pico de gallo, and guac left us satisfied. Zero complaints. Now let's get to "the BAD" and left us scratching our heads, and I warn you that this may sound a little harsh. The fajitas tasted NOTHING like Mexican food. Nothing! The crazy thing was that it was very clear that they used SOY SAUCE!!! Yes, SOY SAUCE (as in Asian cuisine)! It tasted like a salty Asian stir fry, and (I repeat) NOTHING like fajitas, or Mexican food. Would NOT recommend. We also ordered the "3 tacos" getting carnitas, chicken, and steak. We ordered them "authentic" style with habanero sauce: All I can say is that they were incredibly boring, salty, lacked adequate garnish (i.e. dry and no crunch and the habanero salsa was undetectable). Although the amount of meat was adequate, we thought a chicken fresco soft taco from Taco Bell would have been better. We started our meal with the chips and salsa. Although the salsa was somewhat boring in the sense of lacking flavor and spice, the tortillas were downright terrible (to our liking). They were the thick ones and saturated in oil. I would strongly recommend replacing them with the ultra-thin crispy style and hold off on the grease. We were here about 5 or 6 years ago and liked it. I don't know what changed. "Authentic Mexican Cuisine" is cliché. This place needs work. Rey Azteca in New Kensington remains one of the best hidden gems in the Pittsburgh area as far as Mexican cuisine.
We were driving from Pittsburgh to Legionier and stopped here because we were hungry. This is a lovely gem in the "middle of nowhere". The Mexican food was delicious. After our visit I read that the food is based on foods traditionally found in Mexico City and the Riviera Maya. I had Cochinita tacos which was something I tried for the first time. They were delicious. I would absolutely recommend coming here for anyone that loves real Mexican food.
Always great authentic Mexican food, so many choices worth checking out if you are in the area.