Miguel Cartwright
Very nice staff, and the food was even better! My wife got a Rojo and a Verde tamale, and they were loaded with flavor. I chose the taco plate with carne asada, which also came with rice and beans. They are up there with the best tacos I’ve had! The salsa they offer were great flavor to pair with the tacos. We shared an horchata (IT WAS AMAZING) and we also got churros for dessert, and they were fabulous. I would recommend this if you love true authentic Mexican food! Great spot.
… moreGabriela Figueroa
Staff is friendly, no wait when we went.
Fajitas and taco salad were reported good.
Sadly the burrito was not. It was room temperature, there wasn’t much flavor, the cheese spread on top turned hard before I finished eating, again as it was not hot. But it was not horrible, but enough to not return.
… moreDaniel Armendariz
Some of the best Mexican food in the area! Honestly the food was incredible. My wife said the chicken chimichanga was the best she had ever had! We ate in the restaurant and it was a cozy atmosphere. My only complaint was there was the same chorus to some song I have never heard on repeat for the full hour and a half we were there. No one seemed to notice! I ordered the bunuelos for dessert and it never arrived so after 35 minutes I gave up asked for the check. Overall though it was a great experience and we will definitely return.
… moreMichael A.
This is my first time leaving a review for this awesome local restaurant, even though I have eaten at senor machetes for years and we have been doing take out as a special weekend treat every other month .
I love their food . Full stop . This take out version was no exception . The machetes are so filling yet the quality is outstanding. Huaraches with steak is also another staple that I like to order. Gluten free is the majority of their food so that is an extra plus . Always make sure to get a side of guacamole and their homemade tortilla chips . So good ! Their guacamole is chunky and seasoned perfectly .
I will continue to recommend this place to people when they are in Madison as it has been a rotating staple for us .
… moreDaniel Brodzik
Was looking for a place to get dinner near the Capitol, and I can always go for Mexican food, so I decided to check out Señor Machetes and try the enchiladas. The server was super nice, and prices were reasonable too. Will definitely be back!
… moreNicholas Fredrickson
If you’re wondering if you should eat at Señor Machetes, stop wondering and do it! I have never had a bad meal here. The atmosphere is relaxed and the machete is the answer to “I wish I had more of and/or could share this delicious taco” but you will still want to eat the whole thing yourself. The tortillas are scratch made, the fillings are delicious, and the sauces compliment the flavors without overpowering them. Do yourself a favor and get the flan for dessert. Such a wonderful gem in downtown Madison!
… moreVeronica Cervantes
I’m honestly being generous with the 1 star. As an African American who came in for lunch, the service I received was extremely disappointing. I wasn’t greeted when I walked in and immediately felt unwelcome. The overall attitude from the staff, especially my server, was rude and unprofessional.
The food itself was just okay, nothing special. But what really stood out was when it was time to pay. I handed my debit card to the server and was asked to show my ID. Meanwhile, the other people I was with also paid with cards and were never asked for their ID. That experience left a very bad impression.
Customer service should be respectful and consistent for everyone. Unfortunately, that wasn’t my experience here. Needless to say, I won’t be returning.
… moreJoshua Luke
Super fun and unique Mexican food. Machetes are basically super long quesadillas. This place had very good meats and I could tell everything was high quality. A lot of food for the money!
… moreErik Kakulis
We selected Señor Machetes to support the family in these troubled times. While it was really busy that Friday night we were seated pretty quickly and had an incredible dinner. The vegetarian machete was incredibly flavorful, and the chicken toña was awesome, with just enough spice. Service was great, highly recommended!
… moreGreg
I am not sure how this place is rated so highly–the only explanation is most people that go there do not know what quality Mexican food tastes like. I ordered the enchilada dinner, which was soulless and tasteless. The beans were cold, rice had no taste and the enchiladas were mid level at best. There are numerous better options within blocks and I won’t be returning.
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