Vegan Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar. Serves traditional Mexican favourites like tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and tamales, but also modern interpretations like chipotle mole cauliflower wings and grilled artichokes. Also has desserts like tres leches soaked brioche and toffee caramel plantain arroz con leche. Tuesdays are Taco Tuesdays with special offers like taco & margarita combos. Also offers "Chef's Choice" three course menus (min 2 people) and has regular live DJ performances. Open Tue-Fri 17:30-01:00, Sat 14:00-01:00.
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Westerstraat 186, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1015 MR
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 10 Jun 2024 by MADRE_Amsterdam
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Added by _J_S_S on 11 Nov 2021
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100 Reviews
First Review by _J_S_S
KatjaBatCat
Points +156
Good, but expensive - Edit
The food was very good, but pricey. Portions are pretty small for that price. I paid 20€ for the main dish and left hungry.
Read morePros: Food, Fast service
Cons: Price, Portion size
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Hannemarieliese
Points +675
Spicy and pricey - Edit
We spend a fortune of money for a delicious evening filled with tacos, cocktails, experimental side dishes, cauliflower wings and a great service in a special location.
Read moreAbsolutely worth the hype.
Pros: Nice location , Great food, Good service
Cons: Pricey 🫰
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Squizsh
Points +843
AMAZING SERVICE! Average food at a high price point - Edit
The visit is worth it for the service - beautiful staff members who really back their product and are so friendly and thoughtful. Genuinely such a welcoming and beautiful space with the loveliest people working there.
Read moreThe food is extraordinarily expensive for something that is anything but. We ate food with more flavour in small coffee shops scattered through the area (and no, it wasn’t because they had anything funky in the food there), the presentation of the food is so beautiful but just really falls short on flavour. The biggest standout was in fact, not the tacos - but the side of pumpkin dip with tortilla chip. Had a great kick to it and tons of delicious pumpkin flavour.
They’re working with some great ingredients there, but I really feel a lot of care for the food can get lost trying to serve so many customers at the same time in such a large seated venue.
Pros: Pumpkin dip, Amazing service , In and out very quick
Cons: The price was way, way too high for what this is, Unremarkable flavours in the main dishes
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Jouke
Points +17
Niet ideaal voor groepen - Edit
We bezochten Madre met een groep van zeven en kozen voor het uitgebreide sharing menu. Het eten was heerlijk en de cocktails waren erg goed. Toch hadden we het gevoel dat de porties niet helemaal afgestemd waren op een grotere groep. Bij elke gang waren de gerechten iets te klein om goed te kunnen delen met zeven personen, en we kregen bijvoorbeeld maar twee desserts.
Read moreDe service was vriendelijk, maar de timing kon beter, onze laatste drankjes werden pas opgenomen nadat we het dessert al op hadden.
Al met al hebben we genoten, maar voor de prijs per persoon hadden de porties iets royaler mogen zijn, zeker voor een grotere groep.
Cons: We waren met 7 personen, en kregen pe
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madeleinelovescows
Points +78
OMG - Edit
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Super pricey, but worth every penny. The green beans was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. So many flavors. I wish I had someone with me to split all their stuff. So many other things looked incredible
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CheriseSoyDiaries
Points +77
All Veggie, No Worries - Edit
Madre brings a fairly original concept to Amsterdam with its fully vegetarian and vegan-friendly Mexican menu. The cocktails are great, and while the food selection is decent, it can feel repetitive after a couple of visits. The vibe is nice, though the noise level could be better.
Read moreOne of the best things about Madre is that everything is veggie, so the whole table can finally share dishes without worrying about mixing meat, fish, and veggie options. However, be aware that it’s quite expensive for what you get, so keep that in mind to avoid disappointment. Still, it’s a great option for vegans and vegetarians wanting plenty of choices in Mexican cuisine.
Pros: Original fully vegetarian and vegan-friendly Mexic, Nice cocktails , Everything is veggie, making sharing easy with mea
Cons: Noise level can be distracting, Prices are on the higher side
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CoraK
Points +167
Grote Mexicaanse verrassing - Edit
Heerlijke smakelijke en verrassende Mexicaanse gerechtjes. De guacamole wordt vers aan je tafel gemaakt.
Read morePros: De aandacht van medewerkers aan onze tafel. , Verse guacamole aan tafel gemaakt , Fijne porties en makkelijk met elkaar te delen.
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MiffyMills
Points +921
You get what you pay for - Edit
As some previous reviews have said, this restaurant is a little more on the expensive side, but for good reason.
Read moreIt's a clean and comfortable eating atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and well presented. They definitely are going for a more "fine dining" type of vibe
Between two we got the fried cauliflower, Mushroom ceviche, madre summer garden, birria tacos and artichoke tacos. We were satisfied and comfortable with the amount of food, not bursting at the seams. I LOVED the ceviche and tacos.
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MarthaBasq
Points +2673
We had a delightful experience - Edit
At first we felt a little bit misplaced as we saw a huge restaurant and fully crowned (not usual in a vegan restaurant, a shame) and then we saw that there was no sign anywhere on the menu that explicitly said 'vegan'.
Read moreHowever we asked the waiter about it and he told us that they are trying to integrate plant-based food in the normality of people's life, so they chose not to label it so people could enjoy the experience without limiting the thoughts of 'vegan things are just for vegans '. Which i thought to be a really nice concept 👍🏻
The food is really good here yet a little bit expensive (at least for us). Also we found the beverage quite strong.
Would recommend it if you are willing to have a nice time with nice food in a quite more luxurious restaurant
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Bubbard
Points +1244
Tasty - Edit
Quite a boujie spot but we got in really quickly. The foods a bit pricey and the portion size isn’t massive but it’s very tasty.
Read morePros: Tasty, All vegan, Quick service
Cons: Small portions, Expensive
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rymc
Points +506
4.5 but HC doesn’t do that - Edit
Great food, and I like the atmosphere. Other reviews are correct that the speed isn’t exactly the best but the food makes up for it IMO.
Read moreGuac is good but the chips served with it could be more fresh.
Would still go back without a second thought.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-18
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mstr
Points +22
Great and brave - Edit
I ordered a full Madre experience and was totally blown away - the soury green beans, salad with a sweet cream, the artichoke tacos were all surprisingly well composed (I don't like artichoke) and made for a great cross-section through the cuisine offered by Madre. All this was crowned with the dessert that was seeping out with flavors and scents of fresh fruits and delicious cinnamon cake.
Read morePros: Different tastes in dishes, The experience
Cons: Waiting time (totally worth it though)
MADRE_Amsterdam
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the full Madre experience.
Read moreThat's definitely the best way to experience MADRE. See you soon!
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1995_Vegan
Points +475
So good I returned two dinners in a row - Edit
Madre was a highlight of my last visit to Amsterdam. I can't say enough good things about everything I tried. Each dish was well prepared and had a special twist to keep things interesting, from the Asian-Mexican green beans to the juicy quesatacos. The restaurant itself has an energetic and friendly atmosphere that makes the experience feel a little special without being fussy. I'll be back.
Read morePros: Surprising twists on favorite dishes, Excellent attention to detail, Energetic atmosphere
Cons: None
MADRE_Amsterdam
That is sooo nice to hear! We appreciate the compliments to the vibe and the biggest compliment is your second visit. We love this!
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vegan-t-rex
Points +794
Expensive, long wait, good food - Edit
The food is good but not exceptionally so. Fusion kitchen with diverse ingredients, but the staff or general management isn't all that great we had to wait for a long time between ordering. This was by far the most expensive dinner (60 eur per person for three shared entrees, one main and a dessert per person).
Read moreMADRE_Amsterdam
Thank you for visiting us at MADRE. We are sorry to hear waiting time took too long, your feedback about our service is super useful, and we are working with our team to ensure more efficient service in the future.
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broman
Points +218
Excellent, unique Mexican cuisine - Edit
Really beautiful space with outdoor seating and a warmly lit bar are when you enter. There is a large dining room in back with an open kitchen. We didn’t have reservations so we were seated in the bar. We shared four dishes. The Guacamole was made to order and chips are homemade. The Tomato Apache Tostadas were amazing; such deep flavor! The Chipotle mole Cauliflower was crisp outside and soft inside with the most delicious sauce! The real surprise was the Braised Butter Beans- such a rich broth, we wanted to eat it like soup! I also had the house beer, Madre Mexican Blond that paired well with the food. Just an all around great meal, with wonderful atmosphere and super staff.
Read morePros: The unique, flavorful dishes , Shareable plates so you can try more!, Wonderful atmosphere and staff
Cons: If you can, make a reservation
MADRE_Amsterdam
We’re delighted that you appreciated the atmosphere and our super staff. Your words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to MADRE for another great time.
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maududi
Points +13
Loved it! - Edit
Delicious food, great staff and a good atmosphere!
Read moreMADRE_Amsterdam
love this!
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Ricardo
Points +17223
Good food but too loud - Edit
The food was great, some kind of Mexican fusion dishes (not your very typical Mexican ingredients) which was interesting to try.
Read moreThe problem I had with Madre, it's that I found it very loud. Which kind of spoiled the dinner experience for me.
So I'd recommend asking for the quietest table, farthest from anyone else if you are sensitive to that.
Another thing, the service was a hit and miss, first they brought us the dessert before the dishes, and then it took forever to get the dessert (easily 30 minutes after the last dish was taken from the table). It seems they forgot about it.
All-in-all, good and interesting food; but everything else not so much.
Pros: interesting food
Cons: noisy
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erik.lenaerts
Points +59
Excellent place - Edit
Really good food. We ordered the chefs choice and were very happy with it. If you’re vegan you won’t be disappointed.
Read morePros: The starters, The service
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vandermost
Points +1218
Nice night out - Edit
Great food but nothing exceptional, so I do find it quite expensive. The staff were friendly but very distracted, I think it was too busy for them. Madre wouldn’t be my first pick for a vegan restaurant in the city centre, but it’s always nice to see a plant-based business thriving.
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HeatherFlett
Points +44
Lovely spot in great location - Edit
I had an evening canal tour nearby was so pleased to find this place. The main dining area was full so they tucked me into the much quieter bar area. The food was great.
Read morePros: Location, Flavor, Ambience
Cons: pricey
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jennyrabin
Points +121
Incredible - Edit
Best food I had all holiday in Amsterdam!
Read moreThe artichoke taco was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Restaurant is fully vegan. Staff were friendly. Well worth the money. Go hungry!!!!
Pros: Beautiful food, Lovely staff, FULLY VEGAN!
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AlexandraLev
Points +119
Small portions but deliciousness on a plate - Edit
What didn't I like?
Read moreFrom the first moment you enter it, you can tell it's a special place
Even though the plates are smaller than from other restaurants, they make up for it with taste, color, quality.
Recommended it !! Especially for mexican food lovers🙌
Pros: Atmosphere , Food, Personnel
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sophiejm1
Points +101
Lovely food, great staff, - Edit
The food was lovely, as were the staff. A really pretty restaurant. It was quite expensive for the portion size.
Read morePros: Food was fresh, Lovely staff and atmosphere , Quick service
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
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Vege-Niki
Points +1265
Chaotic atmosphere, expensive - Edit
I wish they would understand that noise insulation is not their enemy. The atmosphere is chaotic! I went twice and left dizzy from all the buzz. The food is OK but I think it needs to be better if you serve those tiny portions and charge that price. There's great potential in this venue and I would see why people would go once, but for me, I've tried enough.
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itzi
Points +4215
Stylish and 🌶️ - Edit
A big stylish room. Looks like a tequileria in Mexico City but much more chic.
Read moreI had a main course, three tacos with Jackfruit “meat”. Tasty and a bit spicy. A bit difficult to eat, because the “meat” was a bit to wet.
I have had enough.
I drank a Mescal Mule, great drink.
A bit expensive, but worth the money.
I will come again!!
So, came again. Was very busy on an early Thursday evening. Had cauliflower wings and a special spritz. Very good. Guacomoly and tortilla chips as a greeting from the kitchen.
Many offers for at least two people, not nice for an lonely traveler🤷🏻♀️.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-18
Pros: All vegan , Small menue, so everything is very fresh , Wonderful atmosphere, good drinks
Cons: A bit expensive. , There are many offers for at least two people
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TheGingerDays
Points +255
Good food, Nightclub atmosphere - Edit
When we booked a table at Madre we didn't really know what we were booking. We'd had it in our heads that it would be the standard Mexican fare of burritos etc. All we knew is that we really wanted to try out a fully vegan Mexican restaurant.
Read moreIf you're looking for burritos you'll be disappointed, BUT, the food was great. It's more Mexican fine dining, and it was fantastic. Lots of great flavours and dish options.
It is quite pricey and don't expect big portions, but if you want to try a whole new world of Mexican food this is definitely worth a visit.
The only thing we didn't like was that it was VERY loud. So much so that my other half struggled to hear me and we ended up sitting like we were on a bad date with nothing to say. It was a Saturday night when we visited and it was full, which won't have helped, but the volume level did kill the mood for us.
They also had 3D-printed pork on the menu, which we weren't sure how we felt about. Considering it's a vegan/plant-based restaurant we felt slightly uncomfortable with meat being on the menu, even if it is cultured.
Pros: Mexican food as you've never experienced
Cons: Too loud., Cultured meat on the menu.
DaphD
Hi there, it’s not cultured meat, but printed from plant-based ingredients: https://www.redefinemeat.com/
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Aaa, thanks for confirming. It wasn't clear on the menu and seemed like it was cultured pork.
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DaphD
Points +5877
Nice vibe, but pricey - Edit
This is a nice and large restaurant with friendly staff and good music, but pricey (as previous reviewers mentioned). The food was tasty, but the portions were quite small for the price you pay. We tried several dishes and cocktails. Check my pics for reviews per item.
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