MADERA KITCHEN OF MEXICO

Unfortunately, this place is out of business. We really wanted to try it too :(

I planned a nice dinner with some important people in my life. I called ahead Friday to reserve a table. No one answered. After calling multiple times with no answer I reserved online. The reservation went through and I got confirmation. My loved ones and I showed up but the place was closed. Again, no one answered the phones and no warning or other sign for the customer. This ruined a nice night I had planned with people from out of town. What’s worse is that I checked online and you could order take out from this place!!! Again keep in mind that the place it’s self was closed with no one inside. I would think if this was some sort of emergency that some staff member would at least hang a sign on the door to let the public know.

Is this place closed? We went for dinner tonight (Saturday) for the first time - it was locked, no sign. Too bad. It got good reviews.

The waitress was wonderful and the food was good. A place I will go back to.

Dine at Madera for the first time last night. Lots of outdoor seating on a deck in the parking lot but we opted to dine indoors. It was kind of quiet at 7pm on a Friday, but it filled in nicely as our meal progressed. I liked the artwork around the restaurant and the wine cellar added a touch of elegance. They brought fresh chips, salsa and a delicious bean puree/dip with queso fresco. I fell victim to the chips and beans. Devoured them, which did leave me a bit full as my meal arrived. But I regret nothing. We started with the calamari, which was crispy and plentiful. For dinner, I had the sea bass with corn and poblano risotto. I loved the option of classic Mexican dishes alongside fish, steak, chicken mole, and others. Best of all worlds in an elevated food and dining experience. Fish had a delicious crispy to the skin with tender meat. The risotto had a touch of sweet from the corn that added a nice contrast to the salt of the fish. The real winner for us was the wine. We opted for a red from Valle de Guadalupe. I hate to admit it but I had not had a wine from the region before. It was delightful. The wait staff was super friendly and attentative. They genuinely wanted to ensure we were enjoying our meal. I think it's safe to say we'll be back. I do hope Vista and the North County crowd discover this gem of a restaurant. Wheelchair accessibility: All 1 floor, ample room between tables, large restroom, easy access from the parking lot via small bib/ramp in curb

Absolutely delicious! Such a clean restaurant! Obviously a very hard working owner! We are new to the area but I already know we will be regulars!

Amazing food. Great service. The artwork wasn't really my taste. Kid-friendliness: Not a kid-friendly setup but everyone was friendly to our 2 kids

Got the carne asada taco. Too stuffed to hold.properly, and the meat on a taco is supposed to be finely cut so that it's easy to hold, but these had chunks, so I took one bite, dragged a chunk out, and the entire taco fell apart. Guac was flat too, not enough salt

Went on Sunday and it seems like mimosas and micheladas were the main course on the menu. Very overpriced, the 2 tacos with rice and beans started at $22 a plate. I get it that all of the prices have went up but my goodness. Don't ask for shrimp because that's an extra $8 on top of the plate. Very limited menu for the brunch that last until 2 PM. I went close to 1PM and was ready to eat eat but wasn't willing to wait for dinner, reminder this was my first time, but come on now. Might try dinner one day but the brunch menu and prices are awful. Service was okay. Heads up, there's a 20% gratuity for parties 8 or more, just in case you go with a group.