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Culver City - Madre Oaxacan restaurant
7.1

Madre Oaxacan

  • Culver City
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    good

Food: Innovative flavors make up

Madre Oaxacan’s food succeeds in two key areas: creativity and freshness. The menu takes traditional Mexican recipes and spins them in imaginative ways. Their top dishes, Guacamole and Chips, Enchiladas De Mole, and Fajitas, encapsulate this spirit. Although its taste hasn't racked up the same rave reviews, the levels of freshness and sizes of portions certainly have. Just prepare for a dent in your wallet. Oh, and don't look for variety like you've just walked into a buffet place.

  • Great Portions

    Generous, huge portions frequently highlighted positively in numerous reviews.

  • Okay Taste

    Food quality high, service varies, prices may feel too high.

  • Variety

    New menu limited choices, eliminated common items, not enough variety.

Top 3 dishes at Madre Oaxacan

  1. 1

    Guacamole and Chips 🏆

    Fresh, chunky, well-seasoned, and served with crispy chips.

    Guacamole and Chips dish
  2. 2

    Enchiladas De Mole

    The mole enchiladas dish is described as uniquely delicious and rich.

    Enchiladas De Mole dish
  3. 3

    Fajitas

    Tender, perfectly marinated meat; highly recommended, awesome, and super yummy.

    Fajitas dish

Vibe: Cozy experience kicks in

The vibe at Madre Oaxacan is palpably positive, with customers appreciating the cozy and welcoming environment. It's trendy, great for some click-click-flash with the camera, and offers sublime cocktails. However, it has faced criticism for deafening music volume and mediocre views, which make for a less than perfect date night. Swings and roundabouts, huh?

  • Great Drinks

    Exceptional cocktails, extensive mixology, and mezcal highly praised by guests.

  • Okay for Dates

    Can be romantic yet sometimes loud and crowded, affecting the date experience.

  • Bad To Entertain

    Music volume too high, making conversation difficult for diners.

Perks: Challenging convenience factor

Areas where Madre Oaxacan doesn’t shine are primarily in its perks. Parking is a battle, it's practically a noise factory, the waitlist system is a tease, outdoor seating is cosier than a shared student room, and the slow services test your patience. That being said, they do accommodate vegan diets and kids very well. Something for everyone, I guess.

  • Great for Diets

    Variety of vegan, vegetarian options highly appreciated by customers.

  • Bad Service

    Slow, disorganized service diminishes otherwise good dining experiences.