Madre in Liverpool

Officially the worse food I've ever ordered in a restaurant, sent the cold pork nachos back only to receive another portion cold and wet, wine was poor and overpriced. Felt sorry for the staff who were taking food back from a lot of tables, poor.

We’ve been previously to Madre in both Liverpool and Manchester previously and had good Meals. This was really poor. Nachos average, the Brussel sprout taco was cold and hard (undercooked) - they removed from the bill. I had a margarita which was v nice so ordered a second one, which was half full.

Omg what an amazing experience from Adam and Jay!! We initially came here at the start of our night to have a 'quick drink' but we got sucked in by the absolute king selection of tequila!! Me personally LOVED the 818 tequila... they gave us an extra shot of home mad fajita green juice to compliment our tequila and my God was it amazing anyway after leaving and venturing too numerous other bars we gravitated back to this amazing restaurant/bar and we have been treated like royalty by Adam and Jay!! They not onlyade us feel welcome but actually sat us at the bar and taught us the speciality of the tequilas we were trying along with free testers and so many giggles!! If every bar had statf like this then I believe most bars would succeed like this beautiful little Mexican hideaway. Thanks for the best service guys and can't wait to come back xxxxxx shannen and vince xxxx

El personal era bastante amable sin embargo pedí cangrejo que salió con aspecto y sabor como un montón de papilla de maíz dulce fría, patatas con ajo sabía horrible y claramente había sido recalentado en varias ocasiones, se fue con hambre ya que físicamente no podía soportar esta excusa horrible de la llamada comida mexicana. Dejé un gran agujero vacío en mi bolsillo también, los tamaños de las porciones son ridículos, así como los precios. Un chippy habría sido mejor y mucho más barato. Muy decepcionado. ¡Si pudiera calificar cero lo haría, mejor madre!

Increíble almuerzo mexicano. Muy buenas enchiladas. Gran ambiente y buen servicio. Ideal después de una visita al museo de los Beatles.

Fab food! Great vibe! Loved everything we ordered, staff were super helpful and polite! The nachos were huge but the best I’ve ever had!

Walked here from the other side of Liverpool as the restaurant had come highly recommended. Checked online and they were serving until 9:15 however when we arrived at 8:45 we were told they had stopped serving food as it was a quiet night…..they did apologise and say the webpage should have been updated but wasn’t so we couldn’t get food. Not great service at all, literally ring before you go to check if they are still serving!

Dit is een Mexicaans restaurant in de hippe Albert Docks. Als je tot de een op de drie mensen hoort bij wie koriander naar zeep smaakt, dan moet je deze tent overslaan, want het zit vrijwel overal in. De kaart is redelijk bescheiden. Drie categorieën hoofdgerechtjes, snacks, taco's en mains. Waarschijnlijk ook een dessertkaart, maar die hebben we niet gehaald. Op de achterkant staat drank, waaronder wijnen per glas en fles. Als je afrekent, dan heb je opeens 'medium' glazen wijn besteld, maar die staan niet op de kaart en kosten wel 2 pond extra. Let daar goed op en weiger dat te betalen als je gewoon 'een glas wijn' hebt besteld. Wij bestelden een taco die aan de buitenkant met kaas gebakken was. Dat levert dan een bijna zwarte buitenkant krijgt (want de kaas verbrandt daarbij) en daardoor bremzout wordt. Het ergste is, dat de kaas daarbij verhard en niet meer te snijden is. Terug laten halen een nieuwe kunnen bestellen, maar doordat overal koriander op zit, alleen het taco met een gepaneerd stukje vis gekregen. Geen sausje of groenten, helemaal niks. Niet te vreten. De andere taco's die wel lekker ware, kostten 8 pond per stuk, drie happen en ze waren op. Oh, en de muziek staat er wel erg hard Plus nog gedoe over de rekening. De nachos zagen er wel aardig uit van een afstandje.

Not much selection on the menu, tasteless meat, nachos tasted stale, music that loud you had to shout for the person opposite to hear you felt more like a bar than a restaurant

Here on a Wednesday night with two friends for dinner, first time for us all. The place itself is very nice inside, with a relaxed 'cantina' look/vibe to it, and there's also a nice outdoor space too. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and service good throughout. Food-wise, there's some mains, but it's more like Mexican tapas with a selection of snacks/sides, and tacos. We ordered 7 of the 9 sides/snacks, and 3 plates of tacos to share. We also had churros, tea/coffee each to finish. The food, such as it was was all pretty tasty. That said, the portions were small, and seemed pretty overpriced for what you got. Partic the tacos, the beef and chicken ones were very thin with not much filling at their prices. Virtually just strands of meat and sauce. And having been to Mexica a few times, I'm famil with a good taco. Overall, it wasn't a bad night (seemingly), but coming home we couldn't help but feel a little short changed considering the bill, for the amount of food we received. That, and I say we shared everything, not quite. One of the dishes we had, crab tostada, only one friend and I shared, and only us two were unwell the next day. Maybe a coincidence, but on price, and portion size alone I'd be unlikely to return.

Madre is a lovely venue, and upon entering we all ordered a cocktail each, and they were very tasty (each one will set you back around 9-11pounds). We ordered a few things to share off the menu, which consists of mostly tapas-style dishes; each dish came separately which was frustrating considering there was around 30-40mins between the first and last dish - not to mention 2 servings of tacos were forgotten which we ended up cancelling. A few of the dishes were nice, such as the spicy chicken, the Mexican corn etc. However, there was some clear disappointments: the beef tacos we ordered were burnt on the outside, and we ordered a crab tostada which was really quite disgusting (if you’re going to serve crab cold this really should be highlighted on the menu, or at least mentioned upon ordering because honestly who is expecting that?). The staff were friendly but ultimately inattentive, we made countless attempts to get someone’s attention. As someone who has worked in the service industry, the importance of staff being alert cannot be stressed enough. To round it off, the food is a bit overpriced for what it is. Probably won’t be returning.

Went with friends. We were aware that we hadnt booked, so had to be away from our table, by a certain time.....BUT...OMG...rushed..was the big point. Overpriced drinks..£35 for a bottle of wine!!!! Food came slowly, in bits and drabs... Two starters, then all the others, then mains, whilst eating starters. Tasteless!!!! Then having plates being cleared before, we all had finished 😡 one of my pet hates. 20% service charged, personally non us thought the service was worth that....Overpriced crap!!!

Food was below average, and the selection wasn't very good either, service wasn't great either, felt that the waiter didn't want to be there and everything was an effort for him, despite me saying thank you, it was met with silence each time. overall poor overpriced food and poor service. Wont be going again.

The food and service was good, the picnic tables outside are hard to sit on comfortably but I wouldn’t let that stop me from going back.

Authentic tasty mexican tapas . Friendly service .Great atmosphere perfect early meal prior to a concert at the arena 5 mins walk .

First visit, big lover of Mexican food Inc making own tacos at home. Went for bottomless tacos and the first round felt like the tortillas had been left out, quite dry. Thankfully the 2nd, 3rd, 4th round was a lot better. Good selection of tacos. Nicely delivered with good timing and service. Ice cream sandwiches to finish were also v good.

Friendly staff and fast service. The food was below average, lacking in zing, freshness and heat. All in all, a rather tired, flavourless offering. Disappointing and by no means cheap.

Booked a while ago and wanted something a bit different to the normal Mexican eateries you can visit, the food was really tasty and came quicker than we thought, would visit again

The staff were amazing and friendly! The food was so flavourful and I loved the tapas sized portions so we could try a bit of many dishes! I’ll definitely return here!

We loved the delicious food and friendly atmosphere. Food was fresh and hot and the service was good. Will definitely revisit.

I went to visit Liverpool for the weekend, I booked a table for 2 people, 3 days in advance for sat 11th Nov -7:15pm directly on your website, I did not received a confirmation email but I had an screenshot, on arrival your host did not even say hello, from the very first minute acting very rude, he seemed very busy having a chat with other customers... After he decided to talk to us he said the booking was not in the system, so I showed the screenshot, he replied literally "you do not have a booking, wait there for 26 minutes and have a drink" OMG not even would you like? Can I get the drinks menu for you? Please have  asit? zero customer service and even communication skills, his facial expression was so scary, he made us feel so embarrassed and uncomfortable in front of the rest of the customers. We could have waited, but after that treatment how?? We basically had to run away; HUNGRY, tired and very disappointed, the restaurant deco and vibes looked so nice and the food looked and smelled beautiful, it is a shame we could not even try, your host ruined the night, we paid 2 Uber journeys for absolutely nothing. 

Wow what fantastic food, but more than this the service was outstanding from start to finish in particular kieran on the front desk who was just gem. Visiting from Brighton for the football and we need a madre on the south coast !!

Best Mexican I’ve had in the UK. Order the Birria tacos and you won’t be disappointed!! Good prices and amazing food and great service.

Efficient service. Starters were fine( pork belly and corn), but mains were terrible ( beef tacos, potato tacos- only veggie option available tonight). The food was so salty and there was nothing fresh, such as a bit of salad to cut through this. Portions were tiny, apart from the huge portion of nachos ( also over salty in patches). The toilets left much to be desired and hopefully aren't a reflection on standards of hygiene in the kitchen as the cleaning chart showed that they weren't checked regularly, and this was clear. Very disappointed.

Walked in, loved the decor and vibe! Initial service was very matter of fact… not the friendliest. Was shown to our table upstairs, it was lovely and warm! Relatively busy for a lunchtime and was greeted by our server, who wasn’t the happiest. Radiated a negative vibe from the offset. We ordered the Nachos to start and then a taco each, a light lunch. He almost seemed annoyed when he questioned us ordering more and we declined. Food was good. Nice. Nanchos were fully loaded and really tasty, a little bit spicy which we weren’t warned about. The tacos, the beef was nice and the vegetarian was dreadful. Tasted greasy, heavy and flavourless. I would go back in the summer for cocktails and nachos outside but definitely not for a meal.

Below part so called Mexican food. The restaurant was busy so was happy to accept a small table by the bar. The starter of guacamole was one of the blandest I have ever tasted, it did not help with the tortilla chips were strong in flavour and perhaps hiding the flavours, but some decent seasoning of salt and more lime would not have gone amiss. Main course was clams with potatoes in a broth. Problem was the broth hid the flavour of the clams. Had to ask for cutlery and tissues, in order to eat it. A big oversight was no side plate in to which the empty clam shells could be discarded, thus having to keep checking that I had not missed any clams to eat. Overall, overpriced and the food below average, was so disappointed as on paper it looked so promising.

Madre got us a table quickly without a reservation. Food excellent. Loved the margaritas. Loud music but able to hold a conversation. Fun to people watch. Recommend the enchiladas and tacos. Great shops nearby to explore before and after dinner. Very nice location.

Limited menu. Tacos and potatoes tasted bland, saving grace we got 2 free Tacos after waiting 30 mins. No salads on menu. I wouldn’t recommend.

Went with my mexican boyfriend and he approved!! We recommend the chorizo verde, the birria tacos and the nachos with pulled pork 10/10

Food was just the next level. It was so very tasty. I was a little put off by some reviews, but it was extremely good. The guy who seated us wasn't great, but the other waiters and waitresses were super friendly.

Out of all the options for lunch in Liverpool, we made the wrong choice in here. As others have mentioned, the prices aren’t great for what you actually get, £9 for two tacos which aren’t huge. The obsession with onions is strange and never seen...

The front of house staff member wasn’t that enthusiastic about welcoming us. We were told the food would come out as and when it was ready which is the norm these days but the gaps between each plate coming out was a bit long. The...

We came here for lunch with friends and decided to order 3 frozen margaritas to start. Although they were nice, they were smaller than your average cocktail especially for £9.50 each. We opted for the nachos with the added pulled pork - £20. This was...

In the warm early evening sunshine it was lovely being outside at the bench seating. It wasn’t overly busy so no delay in ordering and dishes arriving. What we had was delicious. Beginning with tasty mains accompanied by a bottle of chilled white wine. Next...

Lovely food polite staff! Tacos were really nice we opted for the chicken and calamari ones, chickens wings were also nice but make sure you have plenty on napkins and not on a first date 🤣

We met friends here for lunch whilst on a weekend break to Liverpool. The staff were friendly and we found a table outside. There was a nice atmosphere. We ordered the selection of tacos to share plus a lamb taco. We didn’t wait long for...

Great food, cadillac nachos were lovely and filling, lovely Courtyard dining sas relaxing. Nachos and 2 tacos is more than enough for 2 people.

Popped in as passing on our way back from Docks. Good atmosphere with music to suit all tastes. After being seated was asked what we wanted to drink immediately and they were delivered swiftly after which we were largely ignored for 20 mins. After managing...

Popped in for a quick lunch and should have know what to expect from the sticky table. Guacamole was 90% tortillas and about 5% avocado which for nearly £8 is an absolute joke price. Also bland bland bland with no real flavour. Taco tray was...

As someone who has lived in Mexico, and love Mexican food, I am constantly disappointed in the "Brit-Mex" food on offer in the UK. It's generally little or nothing like food they actually eat in Mexico. Madre is SOMEWHAT different, in that some of their...

This used to be a fantastic restaurant but tonight was pretty dire. The nachos were great... Other than that, overpriced for bland food. Pork was dry, beans had no flavour and when I raised an issue with the waitress she just looked blank. A shame,...

Service is horrible. They made up poor excuses not to serve us, clearly because of my black gay mate. They would much rather serve tourist during Eurovision and overcharge for a drink than serve us who might have come back every week. Would not reccomend....

The food is inconsistent. Some parts were delicious, the home made salsas, marguerites, beef and fish tacos all excellent but it was let down by an uncooked taco that comes out lukewarm, chewy uncooked tortilla chips and the fact that the food comes out as...

Highly recommend going here, the food is amazing and the services is brilliant. Our server Katie was lovely, despite it being busy, we weren’t rushed and our drinks and food were fab! The margaritas top off a great place for food!

AMAZING food, drinks and service!! Would recommend for any occasion. Our server Katie took care of us and ensured we had a great night! 10/10

Lovely location by Albert Dock and with sunny terrace. Tapas Mexican style, do 't over order as portions are generous - tasty too

Didn’t wait that long for food but it was awful very small portion sizes for the price , staff weren’t overly friendly , £10 for some ‘tacos’ that were 2 tiny wraps with a slab of halloumi and spring onion and pomegranate and same with...

Generally, the menu was overpriced for the portion size. We ordered guac and chips... It was terrible, they put a very small amount of tasteless guacamole that was not balanced with the amount of nachos. They should really think about changing the amount, adding some...

Luckily, I was able to book at short notice before going to the Arena. The margarita menu is great, I especially enjoyed the Verde. This is basically Mexican tapas and they are fabulous. The ribeye steak ones were especially good. Also can recommend the quesadilla...

One of the best Mexicans I’ve had in the U.K.! Really good and imaginative vegetarian options - loved the whipped potato quesadilla and the roasted squash tostada- so good my meat eating partner took half of them! Loved that there was so much choice for...

We came today 17/2 , food was not Up to standard but service was friendly and qucik. we sent back the baja pollock fish tacos . My husband spat it out it was that bad , I ate 3 mouthfuls and it was overly fishy...

Visited this evening and had a truly delicious meal. The vibe was amazing, along with the tacos. Would definitely visit again. We’d love to try everything on the menu though!

Madre is located in the Atlantic Pavilion on Albert Dock. It is just under a mile on foot from Lime Street station. I was able to get a table without prior reservation at around 5.30 on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant did get quite full...

Excellent Mexican tapas restaurant in Albert Dock. An opportunity to try a range of Mexican specialities and avoid over indulging. Great selection of margaritas. Nice ambience. Good outdoor seating for summer.

One of the worst experiences I’ve had in a long time. I expected better from this place having read some good reviews in lock down. First when we arrived we got told that 6 items from the menu had already sold out which was strange...

The menu was confusing and deceptively expensive. The food was reasonable. Felt a bit rushed and too noisy. Unsatisfactory.

Noisy, cold, and expensive. Food was tasty, but range of options guaranteed gluten-free very minimal. Coffee machine apparently broken, so no coffee available. Staff friendly.

The best Mexican restaurant I’ve tried so far in all the UK! I’m Mexican and the flavours were just as at home. I’ll recommend the Tacos de Carnitas (Pork Carnitas Tacos), always with a Corona Chelada. We also had Birria de Res Tacos and Green...

We wanted a light snack on a busy Saturday night. We’d already been turned away from a couple of restaurants as there were lots of Christmas going on. We arrived at madre and were welcomed by a lady in reception. She checked there was availability...

Visited during a weekend trip for my boyfriend’s birthday and we loved it! Delicious food, lots of choice, amazing nachos, and a great atmosphere. We love the style of Mexican tapas, it meant we could try as many dishes as possible - none disappointed! Highly...

Met up with a friend from when we were both living and working in Mexico, so we both know how rare it is to find authentic Mexican food. She'd been here and said it was good. We only popped in for a little snack. It...

Nice place in a nice location but too expensive for what you get. The tacos are small. You get 2 but they are small. We ordered 2 mains and 1 to share, plus non alcoholic drinks and 2 small desserts. Over £55. Maybe I am...

Madre is an excellent, authentic Mexican in Liverpool. We ate as a family with children for an early dinner. The dishes are authentic in that you don't get the usual (lazy) burritos or quesedillas of the usual chain Mexicans, but an offering of well thought...

The 4 of us ate here on Saturday night. The vibe was brilliant, and we were met by Jamie at the front door - top bloke who was originally from my neck of the woods in Yorkshire. The food came very fast - within minutes...

Couldn’t of been better. Food was too nice, very filling. We got too much and couldn’t even finish! The salad with watermelon was really interesting! The drinks were so good too! 10/10 would definitely recommend.

The food was delicious and the portions are very generous especially for the price. The drinks are just as good and well made. I recommend the nachos to everyone who goes as they are the heavenly

Visited Madre for dinner last Tuesday and had a great evening. Jack was serving and made helpful suggestions about the menu which we followed - always friendly and helpful. The wine we ordered was not available but Alex Randall suggested a great alternative and let...

Good food and good vibes provided by our waitress Rachel, nothing was too much, gave great recommendations and gave us a few chuckles! Credit to you

Visited on 25/08/22 and left largely disappointed. The start of my experience at Madre was great; beautiful location with lovely interior and exterior. Ordered a strawberry daiquiri which was absolutely amazing, best daiquiri i’ve ever had. However, the food was where my experience began to...

Food arrived speedily and was super fresh. All of the tacos were delicious. The ribs were excellent as well. Excellent service from Danny who was cheerful and friendly. Making sure we were looked after and the dog was as well! :)

Friendly & competent staff, esp Amber! Quick service. Tasty margaritas. Lively music. Easy rejuvenation between museums.

Madre on the Albert Dock is a hidden gem of a Mexican. The food was different to your usual Mexican fare and was a refreshing change. Some really unusual and very tasty choices. We sat in the courtyard as it was sunny which made it...

awkward portions. it is not a restaurant! but a bar, where to go for an ape. you get up and think about where to eat next. very precise and polite staff

Being in Albert Dock I always assumed this was a bit of a tourist trap. I was so wrong. Food is very good, fast and great small portion. Lots of flavour and nice spice. Staff were bang on lovely. Clearly all students. Dedicated and hard...

Useful location on the corner of the Albert Dock area, the menu is good and the food quality very good. And best of all the service was brilliant. They operate a fixed % service charge and we were so pleased we told them to double...

Very highly rate this spot! Found through Independent Liverpool and booked for a Saturday night. There was music playing outdoors so a really nice atmosphere. Menu has a really good selection and all the dishes we ordered were amazing. Definitely over ordered so keep to...

Went here for last night in Liverpool as it was close and we had a very early start. Looked ok, but actually the food was really excellent and the service was pretty good too. The menu has taken a bit of thought some great dishes....

I just can not believe that a service charge was added to our bill for a waitress to serve 2 drinks to 2 people and bring over our food! If we were a table of 20 and requesting corkage on drinks I’d get it but...

first visit on Saturday with my wife, I have a mild nut allergy and get a bit irritated when places go fully over the top with allergen policies, luckily this wasn't the case here and grace who served us was fantastic throughout, the food was...

Had to leave before ordering food. We booked an outdoor table as we had the dog with us after a day trip to the coast. Despite a number of options being available, they sat us right next to the loudspeaker of some X factor wannabe...

Disappointed with the food as it is very greasy. Probably our fault but thought all the tacos we ordered were soft and not deep fried with loads of cheese. Love cheese but just too much, sadly wouldnt visit again. Staff were helpful and friendly

A great venue to sit and have drinks. I dined at Madre last night. I was disappointed with the service but mostly the food. I ordered the steak onglet. I asked for this to be medium cooked. The waitress said it sort of comes medium...

Madre is a go to for me and I bring everyone that visits. I was disappointed to see the taco portions have gone from 3 to 2 tacos, seems a bit mean.

Guys and girls, do not visit this overpriced restaurant. You will have to spend atleast 50 pound each just to fill your tummy. These dishes are 9 pound each for two tiny tacos. Basically since wahaca closed they corner the market with lousy excuse that...

Came here before a show at the arena and it couldn’t have been better tbh. Struggled to choose just a few dishes as most things on the menu sounded amazing. Everything was stunning and full of flavour and the cocktails were up there with the...

We won a meal for two at this fantastic restaurant..Mexican isnt our usually food so we were a little uncertain what to order. The lovely waitress recommended the Madre table, which is a selection of Madre's favourite dishes. The food was different but lovely. Staff...

Went today with my Mexican wife and our xolo dog, strawberry margaritas were very nice, totopos with pork were OK, the sauce that came with the totopos (nachos) was really good. The pork was very fatty. 4 tiny Tacos and not even filled tacos. Around...

I visit Liverpool every month and always find time to visit Madre. By far my fav restaurant and bar in the city. The food is fab but what makes this place is the incredible staff. Rachel looked after us on our most recent visit and...

Food was under par for the prices. I ordered a number of different tacos that were flavourless- the octopus was especially vile and chewy. The one good dish I could say I had were the Pattatas.

Madre brings authentic flavours of Mexico to a dockside Taqueria & Bar in Liverpool. One of the best Tapas bars I've ever been too. I couldn't fault any of the dishes. My favourite dish was the Crab Tostada! It was AMAZING & so fresh &...

Service was slow. Had a leaf in our wine. Brought one plate of food then the others didn't come until half an hour after. Staff behind the bar were very loud. Wouldn't go back.

Everyone needs a frozen Margarita in the Liverpool sunshine as well as small plates! Delicious cocktails, loved the patatas and chorizo quesadilla. Great staff and super quick service. Chilled atmosphere in the sunshine.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon as quite a large party. The place was very accommodating and immediately took drinks orders. The menu is expensive at nine pounds averaging per dish and the menu recommends 3-4 dishes each!! Myself and a friend shared 3 dishes...

For starters: Waaayyyy overpriced for the miniature/miniscule portions. More importantly, even if the cook made an effort to go to Mexico to actually learn how to cook, he would probably be immediately deported for already trying to impersonate a Mexican chef! Yes, the food was...

The young lady that seated us said that although we waited for our drinks that they would be the best we’d ever tasted. We ordered a strawberry daiquiri and a por star martini, the bill came to 17.50 & that’s all good if you are...

Went here for a valentines meal £80 for 2. We got 3 tapas style plates each and a slushy margarita in a pitcher jug. I don’t believe there was hardly if any alcohol in the pitcher and 3 small plates this was a bit of...

We didn't have a reservation, but the helpful member of staff squeezed us in. The food was very tasty and was brought quickly, but a warning that while it suggests 3-4 plates per person on the menu, you only really need 2-3 at most.

The restaurant is easy to find and is very cosy with nice background music. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the service was super-quick. We had tapas which, as is normal, was served as soon as each course was ready so the heated...

Previous visits have been very pleasant - but service from the blonde hipster lady today was very unprofessional and downright grumpy, a real letdown. We did not stay.

Came with friends before a gig at the arena. Everything was great. Food, cocktails, music, service all brilliant. Definitely would go again.