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: halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently closed

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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Chips & Salsa - $6: Our homemade tortilla chips served with fresh pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Salsa Sampler & Chips - $8: Housemade tortilla chips served with roasted tomato salsa, salsa verde, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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.
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, Pescatarian
Mexican Hot Wings - $17: Our Mexican style chicken wings tossed in a special hot sauce and served with ranch and bleu cheese dressing.
Mexican Street Corn - $7: Charred corn on the cob smothered with chipotle mayo, paprika powder, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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.
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.

Salad

Caesar Salad - $12: A salad of romaine lettuce tossed with chipotle caesar dressing, house-made croutons, shredded manchego cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory

Quesadillas

Blend of Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses melted in a grilled flour tortilla, served with crema fresca and pico de gallo.

De Carne (steak) - $18 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
De Pollo (chicken) - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
De Rajas (peppers) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
De Queso (Cheese) - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Al Pastor (Pork) - $20
De Camaron - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

Tacos

Four corn tortillas with filling of choice. Served with side of Mexican rice and refried black beans, and sides of Salsa Verde and Chile de Árbol.

De Pollo - $20: Chicken topped with guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
De Carne - $22: Steak topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
De Camarón - $21: Shrimp topped with guacamole and citrus slaw. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
Al Pastor (Pork) - $20
De Rajas (Peppers) - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline

Burritos/Torta

A flour tortilla stuffed with Mexican rice, refried black beans, and your choice of filling. Topped with crema fresca, guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and served with tomatillo and ranchero salsas.

De Pollo (chicken) - $20 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
De Carne (steak) - $22 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
De Vegetales (veggies) - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
De Camaron (shrimp) - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free

Enchiladas

Two corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and protein of choice, topped with crema fresca, queso fresco, and julienned radish and served with Mexican rice and refried black beans.

Enchiladas de Pollo - $20: Chicken enchiladas with salsa verde (green sauce)
Enchiladas de Camarón - $21: Shrimp enchiladas with salsa verde (green sauce) Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Enchiladas de Queso - $16: Cheese enchiladas with salsa rojo (red sauce)

Fajitas

Served on a sizzling iron skillet with flour tortillas, guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

De Pollo (chicken) - $28 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
De Carne (steak) - $29 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Combination of any two - $29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

Dessert

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

Sides

Mexican Rice - $6
Refried Black Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Rice & Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Guacamole - $4
Crema Fresca (Sour Cream) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Pico de Gallo - $3
Pico de Gallo (large) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Homemade Tortillas - $5: Corn or flour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Seasoned French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based

Seasonal Drinks

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

Cocktails

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. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
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. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frozen Margarita (Glass) - $12: Frosty, smooth, frozen margarita! Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frozen Margarita (Pitcher) - $58: Frosty, smooth, frozen margarita! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Pinché Margarita (Regular 25oz) - $19: Our frozen margarita served in a goblet, with a Coronita beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Pinché Margarita (Super 33oz) - $25: Our frozen margarita served in a goblet, with a Coronita beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
100 oz Mad Dog Margarita Tower - $120: Equals 10 drinks! For parties of 4 or more. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
La Condesa - $16: Condesa Gin, lime juice, and hibiscus syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
Para Ellas - $16: Curamia Tequila, ancho reyes chile, house-made chipotle syrup, and lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Paco's Old Fashion - $16: Mezcal, ancho chile syrup, and dried orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Flavor Add-ons

Flavors: Mango, Passion fruit, Strawberry, Raspberry, Coconut, Pomegranate, Guava, Cucumber, Cactus Pear, Blood Orange, Electric Blue, Spicy Marg.

Flavor Add-on (Glass) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Flavor Add-on (Pitcher) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Flavor Add-on (Tower) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

Wine

Red Wine (Glass) - $10: Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Red Wine (Bottle) - $34: Pinot Noir, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
White Wine (Glass) - $10: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
White Wine (Bottle) - $34: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sparkling Wine (Glass) - $10: Coppola Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sparkling Wine (Bottle) - $34: Coppola Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free

Sangria

Red Sangria (Glass) - $10: Homemade mix of red wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Red Sangria (Pitcher) - $45: Homemade mix of red wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
White Sangria (Glass) - $10: Homemade mix of white wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
White Sangria (Pitcher) - $45: Homemade mix of white wine, brandy, fruit juice and fresh fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free

Cerveza

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

Hard Seltzers

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

Non-Alcoholic

Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild IPA - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
The New Fashion Old Fashion - $15: Lyre's American Malt, sugar syrup, All the Bitter NA aromatic bitters

Happy Hour

Monday-Thursday 2:30-6:30 PM (At the bar only)

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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Happy Hour Queso & Chips - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Happy Hour Party Style Cheese Quesadillas - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian

Flights

Served with sangrita (non-alcoholic palate cleanser).

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.

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