MAD – Spanish
MAD pulses with a bold, avant-garde energy where the primal allure of wood-fire cooking takes center stage, filling the air with the smoky aroma of charred rice and salt-kissed seafood. The kitchen transforms traditional Spanish inspirations into a sensory spectacle, pairing the crisp, spicy bite of Bravas Tomas with flame-licked solomillos and golden churros dipped in velvet chocolate. Guests are invited to lose themselves in a meticulously crafted journey through fire and flavor that seamlessly bridges rustic techniques with modern culinary artistry.
Houston, TX, 77027 https://www.madhouston.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at MAD
Dairy-Free at MAD
MAD in Houston has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Solomillos, Oysters and The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MAD
MAD in Houston has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Solomillos, Oysters and The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MAD
MAD in Houston has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters, Churros con Chocolate and Bravas Tomas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MAD
MAD in Houston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Solomillos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MAD
MAD in Houston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Solomillos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at MAD
MAD in Houston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Solomillos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MAD
MAD in Houston has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including MAD Gin & Tonic, The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu and Espuma. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at MAD
MAD in Houston has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros con Chocolate, Bravas Tomas and MAD Gin & Tonic. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MAD
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Solomillos | 4.4 g | 1.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tapas and Small Bites
- Bravas Tomas - $12: Award winning spicy potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters - $24: Fresh oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Solomillos - $32: Spanish style sirloin Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Espuma - $14: Culinary foam specialty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wood Fire Cooked Rice - $45: Traditional Spanish rice cooked over wood fire Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fire Fish - $38: Fresh catch cooked over wood fire Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fire Meats - $42: Selection of meats cooked over wood fire Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Prix Fixe Menus
- The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu - $55: Multi-course tasting menu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Valentine's Day 4-Course Menu - $85: Special holiday four course dinner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Churros con Chocolate - $12: Traditional Spanish fried dough with chocolate dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Huevos Voladores - $15: Flying eggs dessert specialty Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- MAD Gin & Tonic - $16: Signature craft gin and tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Craft Cocktail - $15: House selection of artisanal cocktails Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about MAD
- Is MAD dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MAD has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Solomillos, Oysters and The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu.
- What can I eat at MAD on a dairy-free diet?
- Solomillos, Oysters and The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MAD have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including MAD Gin & Tonic and The Ultimate Prix Fixe Menu.
- Is MAD gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MAD?
- Solomillos, at roughly 1.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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