What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

Customer reviews highlight mixed opinions regarding the guacamole, with some diners expressing concern that the dish was just okay.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

Rated 4.2/5, the atmosphere features a cool, authentic vibe with dim lighting perfect for casual dates or nights out.

Where is this restaurant located?

Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina is located in Midtown and can be found online at https://www.maddogandbeans.com.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

Review data confirms the restaurant is operational, with guests highlighting quick seating and attentive service at the Midtown location.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

With a moderate ($$) price level and 4.2/5 rating, diners praise the attentive service and quality of the standout dishes.

What's the best way to experience this restaurant?

Visit for casual meals or nights out to enjoy the cool, authentic vibe, dim lighting, and attentive, friendly service.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

De Carne (steak) is high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free, while Guacamole & Chips and Salsa Sampler are vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features appetizers, salads, and mains like fajitas and wings, accommodating 36 dietary preferences including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.

What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?

With a 4.2/5 rating, diners praise the attentive service, cool vibe, street corn, fajitas, and wings, despite varying opinions on guacamole.

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Standout dishes praised by diners include Mexican street corn, tasty fajitas, and incredible wings served with a custom hot sauce.

Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina – Mexican

This spirited cantina pulses with a festive energy, where the smoky aroma of charred chiles mingles with the rhythmic clatter of cocktail shakers behind a sprawling, rustic bar. Tables overflow with stone molcajetes of hand-mashed guacamole and sizzling platters that celebrate bold, sun-drenched flavors, creating a vibrant sanctuary for those seeking the soulful warmth of traditional Mexican hospitality.

5, East 38th Street, New York, NY, 10016 +1-646-998-5722 https://www.maddogandbeans.com

Rating: 4.2/5 (1716 reviews)

Cuisine: Mexican

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, keto, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic, lectin-free

Currently open

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What diners are saying

Diners consistently praise the attentive and friendly service at this Midtown spot, highlighting staff members like John for going above and beyond. The atmosphere is frequently described as having a cool, authentic vibe with dim lighting perfect for casual meals or nights out. While opinions on the guacamole vary from "just okay" to "the best," standout dishes include the Mexican street corn, tasty fajitas, and incredible wings with custom hot sauce. Guests appreciate the quick seating even on busy nights and note that the food often exceeds expectations with fresh, experimental flavors.

Guacamole & Chips (Single) - $16: Our famous guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips. Made to order and can be served mild, medium, or spicy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Guacamole & Chips (Double) - $28: Our famous guacamole served with homemade tortilla chips. Made to order and can be served mild, medium, or spicy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Chips & Salsa - $6: Our homemade tortilla chips served with fresh pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Salsa Sampler & Chips - $8: Housemade tortilla chips served with roasted tomato salsa, salsa verde, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Nachos - $15: Individually topped nachos with black beans and melted Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses and served with guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Queso Dip & Chips - $13: A mild house blend of melted Mexican cheeses served with a bowl of our house-made tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Mexican Hot Wings - $17: Our Mexican style chicken wings tossed in a special hot sauce and served with ranch and bleu cheese dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Mexican Street Corn - $7: Charred corn on the cob smothered with chipotle mayo, paprika powder, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Flautas - $16: Two crispy corn tortillas, each cut in half and filled with chicken, potato, and queso fresco. Topped with lettuce, crema fresca, queso fresco, and Pico de Gallo and served over tomatillo and ranchera salsas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Chicken Chimichangas - $14: Two flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken and cheese, served crispy and golden and topped with crema fresca (sour cream), guacamole and pico de gallo over red sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free

Caesar Salad - $12: A salad of romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle caesar dressing, house-made croutons, shredded manchego cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic

De Carne (steak) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
De Pollo (chicken) - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
De Rajas (peppers) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
De Queso (Cheese) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Al Pastor (Pork) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
De Camaron - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free

De Pollo - $20: Chicken topped with guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
De Carne - $22: Steak topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
De Camarón - $21: Shrimp topped with guacamole and citrus slaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Al Pastor (Pork) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
De Rajas (Peppers) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber

De Pollo (chicken) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
De Carne (steak) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
De Vegetales (veggies) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
De Camaron (shrimp) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free

Enchiladas de Pollo - $20: Chicken enchiladas with salsa verde (green sauce) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Enchiladas de Camarón - $21: Shrimp enchiladas with salsa verde (green sauce) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Enchiladas de Queso - $16: Cheese enchiladas with salsa rojo (red sauce) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free

De Pollo (chicken) - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, High-Fiber
De Carne (steak) - $29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Combination of any two - $29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Churros - $9: Mexican fried pastry tossed in cinnamon-sugar and served with chocolate sauce, strawberries, and blueberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Mexican Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Refried Black Beans - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
Rice & Beans - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
Guacamole - $4
Crema Fresca (Sour Cream) - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Lectin-Free
Pico de Gallo - $3
Pico de Gallo (large) - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Homemade Tortillas - $5: Corn or flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Seasoned French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol

Oaxaca in the Fall - $16: Mezcal, apple cider, citrus juice, apples, and a sugar and cinnamon rim
Mezcal Negroni - $16: Mezcal, Campari, and sweet vermouth

Mad Dog Margarita (Glass) - $14: Classic Margarita on the rocks. Tequila, fresh squeezed citrus juices, Triple Sec, and our homemade secret-ingredient-Mad Dog Margarita mix.
Mad Dog Margarita (Pitcher) - $68: Classic Margarita on the rocks. Tequila, fresh squeezed citrus juices, Triple Sec, and our homemade secret-ingredient-Mad Dog Margarita mix.
Frozen Margarita (Glass) - $12: Frosty, smooth, frozen margarita!
Frozen Margarita (Pitcher) - $58: Frosty, smooth, frozen margarita!
Pinché Margarita (Regular 25oz) - $19: Our frozen margarita served in a goblet, with a Coronita beer.
Pinché Margarita (Super 33oz) - $25: Our frozen margarita served in a goblet, with a Coronita beer.
100 oz Mad Dog Margarita Tower - $120: Equals 10 drinks! For parties of 4 or more.
Paloma - $16: Hiatus Blanco Tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice.
Mojito - $14: Blanco rum, fresh mint, lime wedges, sugar and soda.
La Abeja - $16: Patron Tequila, honey syrup, and lime juice
La Condesa - $16: Condesa Gin, lime juice, and hibiscus syrup
Para Ellas - $16: Curamia Tequila, ancho reyes chile, house-made chipotle syrup, and lime juice
Paco's Old Fashion - $16: Mezcal, ancho chile syrup, and dried orange

Flavor Add-on (Glass) - $2
Flavor Add-on (Pitcher) - $8
Flavor Add-on (Tower) - $10

Red Wine (Glass) - $10: Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine (Bottle) - $34: Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
White Wine (Glass) - $10: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine (Bottle) - $34: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine (Glass) - $10: Coppola
Sparkling Wine (Bottle) - $34: Coppola

Red Sangria (Glass) - $10: Homemade mix of red wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit.
Red Sangria (Pitcher) - $45: Homemade mix of red wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit.
White Sangria (Glass) - $10: Homemade mix of white wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit.
White Sangria (Pitcher) - $45: Homemade mix of white wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit.

Corona - $8: 4.6% ABV
Corona Light - $8: 4.0% ABV
Dos Equis XX Amber - $8: 4.7% ABV
Dos Equis XX Lager - $8: 4.2% ABV
Modelo Especial - $8: 4.4% ABV
Modelo Negra - $8: 5.4% ABV
Pacifico - $8: 4.5% ABV
Tecate - $8: 4.5% ABV
Victoria - $8: 4.0% ABV
Monopolio IPA Especial - $8: 6.2% ABV
Beer Bucket - $40: 6 beers of any kind

Topo Chico Hard Seltzers: Flavors: Mango, Lemon Lime, Strawberry Guava, Pineapple

Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild IPA - $8
Cerveza Athletica - $8
Corona Zero - $8
MDB's NA G&G Mule - $15: Lyre's Dry London Spirit, Fever Tree ginger ale, lime juice, and mint leaves
The New Fashion Old Fashion - $15: Lyre's American Malt, sugar syrup, All the Bitter NA aromatic bitters

Happy Hour Mad Dog Margarita - $10
Happy Hour Frozen Margarita - $9
Happy Hour House Wine - $7
Happy Hour Mexican Beer - $6
Happy Hour Chips & Salsa - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Happy Hour Queso & Chips - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Happy Hour Party Style Cheese Quesadillas - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free

Tequila vs Mezcal - $30: Goza Blanco tequila, Corralejo Reposado tequila, Bruxo No. 1 Mezcal, Bruxo X Mezcal
The Art of Aging - $30: El Tesoro Blanco, El Tesoro Reposado, El Tesoro Añejo
From Oaxaca with Love - $25: Montelobos Espadin Joven, 400 Conejos Espadin Joven, Nuncano Añejo

Frequently Asked Questions about Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: Customer reviews highlight mixed opinions regarding the guacamole, with some diners expressing concern that the dish was just okay.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: Rated 4.2/5, the atmosphere features a cool, authentic vibe with dim lighting perfect for casual dates or nights out.
Where is this restaurant located?: Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina is located in Midtown and can be found online at https://www.maddogandbeans.com.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: Review data confirms the restaurant is operational, with guests highlighting quick seating and attentive service at the Midtown location.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: With a moderate ($$) price level and 4.2/5 rating, diners praise the attentive service and quality of the standout dishes.
What's the best way to experience this restaurant?: Visit for casual meals or nights out to enjoy the cool, authentic vibe, dim lighting, and attentive, friendly service.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: De Carne (steak) is high-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free, while Guacamole & Chips and Salsa Sampler are vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features appetizers, salads, and mains like fajitas and wings, accommodating 36 dietary preferences including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?: With a 4.2/5 rating, diners praise the attentive service, cool vibe, street corn, fajitas, and wings, despite varying opinions on guacamole.
What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Standout dishes praised by diners include Mexican street corn, tasty fajitas, and incredible wings served with a custom hot sauce.