MAD Houston

Got to check out the ever so hip MAD.

In case you didn't know, MAD is the airport code for Madrid.  They are run by the same people who owns BCN.  In case you're curious, yes, BCN is airport code for Barcelona. 

Everywhere you turn, there are neat details everywhere.  Of course, they are 100% grammable. 

We happened to hit Happy Hour - it's called Midnight in Madrid which takes place between 5-6pm.

Got the Jamon Iberico - this is a half portion, so you can imagine a bigger plate for dinner portion.  There are slices of ham with toasted bread with tomato spread on top.

Empanadilas de Cochinillo - it has pork, potato, onion, you dip with mango apricot chutney.   Surprisingly it's pretty good.

Seared Foie Gras with berries and cassis in a little phyllo cup.  Very delicious. 

This is Pulpo - grilled octopus with 2 different types of sauces to dip and those little rock-like thingys are potato, which is also great with the sauce. 

Next, we have a science experiment....

... tre' impressive.

Actually, it's oysters we've ordered that sits on these rocks, and they pour this broth over it.   The oysters while clean, not too much meat.

The Following Happened due to Eyes bigger than my Stomach: 

Squid ink paella, apparently, you basically order the Paella, then add the protein.  This one has artichoke, garlic, and baby squid in there.  It's delicious... wish they'd do more personal portion. 

Here's the Fire and Ice Wagyu dish, which is on a bed of spinach and sauce.  It's a good cut, wouldn't mind coming back for that next time.

Dessert is a MUST:

Tableta de Chocolat Gaudi - which has flourless chocolate cake at the bottom (texture came out like a brownie), the white stuff is coconut sorbet, topped with a gold chocolate bar.  It's not a full solid bar, just a shell top, so it's easy to crack and take some chocolate, some sorbet and some cake in one bite. 

This is a unique surprise.  It looks like a lemon.

Fresca Wannabe - it comes in that lemon shape, you crack it and it has strawberry mousse with raspberry compote.  Flavors are awesome too.  Definitely recommend getting. 

Since we're here to celebrate a birthday and we noted that at the reservation, they brought over this.  This is a watermelon mint sorbet with berries on top sitting on a meringue. 

The timing on the delivery towards the end of the meal was weird.  The food came out at a good pacing all night until dessert.  We knew they want to turn the table over, but then stalled at the end.  So, not sure about what happened there.  

When you come here, definitely make a reservation.  Bring your camera, lots of selfie opportunities.  For parking, the store is close to a parking garage, you can take a chance to self park, and of course there are valet as well.

MAD Houston

4444 Westheimer Rd

Ste C180

Houston, TX 77027

281-888-2770

https://madhouston.com