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Madre Cocina y Lounge, Fort Collins, CO

Madre Cocina y Lounge

4.2
4.2
56 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Welcome to Madre Cocina Y Lounge, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and tradition. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere that blends authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern Twist. Whether you're here to savor a delicious meal or unwind with a handcrafted cocktail, we promise an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 825-5878
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Innovative

  • Fort Collins

    Innovative

  • Fort Collins

    Good for groups

  • Fort Collins

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Fort Collins

    Good for special occasions

  • Fort Collins

    Lively

  • Fort Collins

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madre Cocina y Lounge charms with "unique craft cocktails" and "exceptional food." Diners rave about the "amazing duck tacos" and "gourmet Mexican cuisine." The ambiance is "beautiful" and "vibrant," offering a "must-visit" experience in Fort Collins. While some mention service improvements, the "friendly" staff and "authentic" flavors stand out.
56 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful belated Valentine's Day dinner here. Our intent was to try a new restaurant, and Madre Cocina seemed like it had an interesting menu. The food and service were amazing. We started with the creamed corn and two different tacos. All of that was incredible. We then moved on to our mains. One of us had the sea bass, and the other had the plantain enchiladas. Both were beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. Finally, we settled on sharing the guava dessert from the weekly choices of dessert. Again, the plating was gorgeous, and the balance of flavors was perfect. It was definitely a little more of a splurge than we usually do when we go out, but it was well worth it, and we are both talking about what to try next time. The ambiance was calm and not too crowded, and the noise level was perfect for not feeling like we were being listened to but still being able to have a conversation at a normal volume. Our server, Daniel, was so pleasant and polite. He even shared information on the origin of some of the foods and menu items. He was very knowledgable about the restaurant, menu, drinks, and even the process for sourcing and making the food we ordered. A small thing, too, but all of the staff worked seamlessly together and seemed to genuinely be helping each other and taking care of each other. The way they were able to pass off food, drinks, water pitchers, etc. was practically a work of art, and they did seem to be working together as a team. This is probably a major contributor to the fantastic service.

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  2. Becky and Matt

    Denver

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Madre has such a cool vibe and thoughtful food. The family that owns Madre seem to have so much passion for the restaurant business and care so much about their service and the food/drinks. The cocktails are amazing.

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  3. Holly

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were curious about this place after Blind Pig closed and wanted to give it a try. We both had the Madre margarita which was well balanced and easy to drink but was mostly ice so you're not getting what you pay for. We ordered the guacamole which was fine but you have to break apart large fried corn tortillas to make your own chips, which we didn't love. I had the Taco de Panza de Planchada which was tasty but overpriced for how tiny it was (honestly it felt like they put a thick strip of bacon in a taco and called it pork belly). I also ordered the Aguachile Tatemado which I had assumed would be similar to ceviche. I wish I had read the reviews. It came out in a black sauce with very large shrimp and not chopped up at all. I think this may have caused an issue with the lime juice not being able to properly get to the center of the shrimp so the texture was off-putting and I barely ate any of it. My husband had the Asada Madre and he said it was ok but he wouldn't get it again. The service was attentive and very friendly and the renovations were very nicely done. However, I don't think we'll be coming back for a very long time. When we got home we had to eat some takeout from Torchy's as we were hungry and unsatisfied.

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  4. Mary

    VIP

    New Mexico

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and beautifully presented. Our wait staff provided clear details about the Mexican origin of some of the foods and was attentive to our table.

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  5. melanie

    VIP

    Denver

    150 reviews

    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best restaurant in Fort Collins. Fantastic and authentic food. Inventive and delicious cocktails. Engaging and knowledgeable staff. hate to share it because I don’t want it to be so crowded that I can’t get reservations there 😬

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  6. Daniel

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time experience for us. A Valentine day date night. What an amazing time. Heidi took such good care of us and put up with all our questions. She schooled us on Mole' , many things I did not know. The food was phenomenal! Barbacoa De Picana, Pollo Almendrado This is not a typical Tex-Mex restaurant, it is authentic Mexican cuisine. The wait staff was very attentive despite being a busy Valentine crowd. Planning on re-visiting to try out more dishes. By the way, the deserts are also amazing. Textura de Guayaba Go there to eat, now!

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  7. Sharon

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, excellent service and fantastic drinks. Although restaurant was packed, we could easily carry on a private conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

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  8. Brad

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great meal (cocktails were excellent as well) and our only regret is not having time to sample some of their desserts. We will be back for sure.

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  9. Tim

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent upscale Mexican Oaxacan dishes expertly prepared with an elegant presentation. The service was friendly, warm, and professional. Family owned and operated with a passion for delivering excellence. I highly recommend! The house Madre Margarita is the best in town!

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  10. Carl

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had dinner their twice now. High quaility food, drinks and service with beautiful presentation!

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Madre Cocina y Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 15 times today
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214 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Additional information

  • Area
    Fort Collins
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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