By Deb Risden
Madera’s Grill and Cantina, located in the Antler Creek Golf Course clubhouse, changed ownership the first of this year. Megan Turner, the restaurant’s manager since its inception three years ago, is the new owner. Turner is also the sister of Robin Madera and sister-in-law to Robin’s husband, Juan.
Turner said she has many years of restaurant experience. She worked at iHop for 12 years and started Omelets Etc. with the Maderas 15 years ago.
Most things about Madera’s Grill will stay the same. The menu will be the same with different specials running periodically. Turner said their restaurant staff is a stable presence. “Our philosophy is to take care of our employees,” she said. “Everyone has certain things they need to be happy; and, if you can find ways to keep them happy and make work fun and exciting, it’s easier to keep good staff.”
Family continues to be a theme, with Turner’s two adult children working at the restaurant.
A couple of the restaurant’s specialties — Juan Madera’s green chili and the house drink, Perfect Margarita —– will remain on the menu. Turner said their bartender, Dylan, perfected the drink over the years using all natural fruit juices rather than a purchased mix.
Madera’s will continue to host private events such as weddings, graduation parties, Quinceañeras, birthdays and retirement parties. They can accommodate up to 200 people for seating. They offer special buffet menus from taco bars to Italian to appetizer bars, decorations and drinks.
New to the restaurant will be the patio area, with new furniture, opening when the weather is suitable, possibly the end of April. They also added a dartboard inside the restaurant. Turner said the restaurant will have a larger presence on Facebook and will post menu specials and events so the public can be better informed.
Madera’s is open to the public, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A full breakfast menu is served all day. An abbreviated menu of breakfast burritos, muffins, snacks, coffee and other drinks is available starting at 8 a.m. for the golfers.
The restaurant is located at 9650 Antler Creek Dr. in Falcon. For more information or to order carryout, call 719-494-1900, or visit the website at https://maderasgrillandcantina.com.
