text: This Mad Mex is a common stop for me I enjoy their interesting dishes and I especially enjoy that many things perhaps even most things can be made either vegetarian or vegan nnThe food they serve is American Mexican food that often has interesting elements to it It is more fresh and upscale than the American style Mexican restaurants some of us may be used to Also a bit more pricey but pricewise I find it pretty reasonable to or so for an entree Drinks are fairly pricey but not in context of the area nnThe dining area is large and crowded at times As someone who has lived in the area my whole life I fell in love with the oakland location of Mad Mex in high school I was excited when this location was opening and happy for them having more and more locations Comparatively this location is a lot bigger but slightly less endearingly funky nnThere is sidewalk seating and garage style doors in front which are nice Service varies but is generally pretty good They have student half price menu items in the early afternoons Monday through Thursday