We've rounded up Brown Deer's top Mexican spots for you to try.
“This is a cool place to check out. The tacos were weird when they first came out because I’ve never seen it done this way before, but I’ve since been dreaming of these tacos! Could use a double up on the corn tortillas, but other than that, 5 stars!“
“I went for the first time yesterday, and it was delicious. You order from the counter and friendly staff walks the food out to you. I had the nachos and the three taco plate with rice and beans and I was 100% satisfied. Will definitely be returning.“
“Fantastic food! I knew as soon as I tasted the very flavorful salsas that were brought out right away with the basket of freshly-made chips that I would be in for a treat. My enchiladas were delicious and made just perfectly! The included side of rice and beans was top-notch as well. Definitely worth a stop!“
“Do you want a solid spot for Mexican food at great prices made by the same couple for years?This is the spot.Lunch enchiladas for 8.25 with rice and beans? Yes please. Steak burrito for 11 dollars loaded up? Everytime.It’s worth a weekly visit. Highly recommended. No reason to eat at a chain place like chipotle when Mara’s grill exists.“
“5/5 — A cute, casual spot to grab Mexican food. Wonderful customer service & friendly staff, delicious food with generous portions, and yummy Rainbow Margarita. Food tasted fresh & flavorful. Came back a second time in the same week!“
“This is a very nice place for some great mole. OMG!!! Their mole is like Mexican chocolate sauce on a juicy chicken breast. I mean OMG for real. The beans and rice are good as well. We also had their chimichangas which were very large and tasty. The service was fine. To me . . . Their chips taste like really authentic tortilla chips like in Cancun. Their salsa was okay. In my opinion, it didn’t seem very flavorful. Oh well . . . Maybe I caught it in a “not so good” day. We had a wonderful lunch, and I will be going back for some more of that yummy mole.“
“Just stopped after a basketball game in Butler, needed to grab a quick bite. Found this place on Yelp and it did not disappoint! Ordered a pork carnitas quesadilla and was satisfied with the quality and potion size I received for $10.00. I would highly recommend this truck and will return when I get a chance.“
“Amazing Atmosphere! So fun!Not to mention, great tacos and drinks. We are looking forward to going back.Right outside the Marcus center, so as everyone is waiting in bumper to bumper traffic to get out of the parking structure, walk across the street to have some fantastic food and drinks with friends!Vegetarian options: Corn tacos, black bean tacos, fries, chips and salsa, cactus tacos. More than that…“
“The BEST birria tacos in Milwaukee hands down. I’ve tried just about everywhere and no other place stands a chance. Atmosphere is great music is too low or too loud. If you need or want something a simple look at your server and they’ll come right over. Prices for the amount of food is absolutely killer. Everything I’ve ever order from Lazo’s is full full full of flavor. If you’re visiting Milwaukee or live here, you definitely should come check Lazo’s Tacos out. Seeing door dashers come in and out without waiting for more than 5 minutes is also a great sign they are doing something correct.“
“Came here with family during happy hour, we ordered a few margaritas and some appetizers. The margaritas were good and they have a lot of flavors. We ordered a variety of the appetizers that were pretty tasty. The chips and salsa are alright. It was a nice family dinner especially with the happy hour deal and probably one of the better restaurants in Germantown. The server was friendly and attentive.“
“Hands down the best Mexican cuisine in SE Wisconsin. Do not judge this book by the cover. Show up ready to step out of your normal boundaries and order a broad range of items to share so you don't miss out on this amazing menu. Can't wait for our friends and family to experience this great spot!“
“I live 30 minutes away I was out shopping and the store looked interesting I was hungry for Mexican and thought I'd give it a try. It was the best I can remember ever having. I'll go back many times. Thank you all for great food and service.Vegetarian options: My partner is Vegan and loved the selectionKid-friendliness: Have no Kids“
“The food was good. The atmosphere was unique and cute. They didn't refill our drinks. Few staff who spoke no English. Hard to ask or communicate. Ordered the mixed meat fajita meal. Ordered extra steak meat. Had more chicken then steak. I did kindly ask if they had added extra steak n they said yes. Did not look like it but it is ehst it is.Parking: PlentyWheelchair accessibility: Yes“
“If you want authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go! They have the real birria tacos made with goat meat. They also serve Pozole and Menu all days of the week which is rare (usually you can only find that stuff on the weekends). They’re horchata and hibiscus (agua de Jamaica) waters a delicious too!“
“Everything was fine until the bill came. The waitress not only charged our card with our bill (275.19) but also charged someone else's bill (119.00) to our card. She said she removed the $119 from our card. When we got notified about our charge, our tip wasn't on it. She left off her $52 tip!!!“
“Absolutely delicious food and drinks. Had dinner last night with a friend around 5:30p. Ample places to sit, chips and salsa were decent. Margaritas were tasty as well definitely snuck up on us after the second round. Would absolutely come back again.“
“Hands down some of the best tacos in Milwaukee,Wi. Everything Fresh made to order! Love the staff who remain consistent and very detailed to your specific order. Come with cash they are cash only so be prepared! Trust me you won’t be disappointed! Get a mini taco dinner for me! Can you say ? yum!!!“
“Is there anything more than 5 stars? If there was, I would put that in all categories. I can’t stress how perfect my experience was tonight for dinner. The food? Perfect. The service? Perfect. The ambiance? Perfect. I plan on coming back.“
“Literally SUCH a hidden gem and the food was genuinely outstanding! I got the combo 38 and definitely would recommend that so you can try so many different things. Blanca our server was phenomenal and SO on top of taking care of our massive party of over 20 in such a timely manner. Can’t wait for my next trip here!“
“We are HUGE Birria fans and went there shortly before they closed and sadly they were out of the Birria Egg rolls, but we are going to try again tomorrow because the food was unbelievable! My wife said, and I quote, "This is the meal I've been waiting for!" I've had a lot of Birria in recent months and the Birria Quesadilla was by far the best Birria food item of any kind that I have ever had; it was the chipotle sauce that did it for me. I also highly recommend the Mexican street Corn (with Brussel Sprouts). It was smoky, creamy, tangy....SO good! And lastly, the Mango Aqua Fresca was the perfect pairing to the meal. 10 outta 10!“
“Recently discovered this restaurant. It is absolutely delicious—generous portions, more than fair prices. I must say, out of all the Mexican restaurants I've visited, this is the best! Don't know how you do it, but keep it up. Will be back often!“
“One of the best Mexican food trucks I've had!! They have both Mexican and loaded tacos, the chicken and shredded beef were super flavorful. And fast service for ordering at lunch. Would definitely recommend trying this place and 100% would come again.“
“Great place, amazing tacos, fast servers and cooks, great music or tv changes depending the vibe of the servers or the mix of customers, great margaritas!!!!!Parking: 4-5 spots right in front and a parking lot across the street but be wary of potholes!“
“The food Fresh to order and the service is amazing and from what I have seen this is one best restaurant's I have eaten before. Each time I order food from here, the staff is very quick when it come's to cooking the food, and you can see it in action when they cook food. For example, when I ordered the cheeseburger, you could hear it sizzle and see the patty get grilled. And when I order in the morning I see that all the employees prepare the meats and veggies fresh at the day. Additionally, the prices are reasonable for what you order since most of the prices for authentic mexican food are high and here the prices are reasonable and they give big portions. Also, the owners and staff are friendly and have great customer service . I would recommend this restaurant if you like fresh and hot food ready to order ? Best restaurants in mke! ??“
“We ordered food to go and it was suppose to be done within 30 minutes but it was done within 15 which was awesome! The food was bomb and very satisfying. The birria is delicious & they even have tongue tacos which is my fave! I highly recommend ?“
“The Jerez restaurant is a nice place to visit with family and friends.Very good service ? delicious food ? ? I do recommend them.It has ample space for a dinner or family meal. You can reserve a table in advance.Delicious drinks and very delicious food“
“Good viarety of thin cuts of steak great for tacos, fajitas or just to grill. Towards the back, they have already.preped food at a good price. One of the few places I can find certain mexican soda brands like Yoli and peeled cactus ready to grill“
“Ok y'all I had to come straight to the reviews while I'm still eating because when I tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying my food, I'm glad that I decided to give this place a chance. Late night visit on a Sunday. So I ordered the shrimp tacos, gauc and chips, rice and beans. My eyes were too big for my stomach, so I'll have leftovers. Anywho, the food is delicious. I ordered online, a simple process. I am definitely now a repeat customer!“
“The food was very good, the waitress was amazing above and beyond!The chips were warm and tasty, and their salsa is absolutely delicious. I had the chicken tostada, and my husband had the pork Verde enchiladas. I enjoyed my dish. My husband wanted more flavor in the sauce, but it was good. Margaritas are fabulous!!! Get there early. Parking in back of building. This place is tiny inside, and it gets very busy. The bar fills up quickly.“
“I know about tacos, I look for the best anywhere I go, I lived in Mexico for 6 years and these are by far the best I have had in the states. The burrito... I asked only meat since I was taking it to my hotel, the tortilla was dry and the meat inside was juicy, I put some avocado, tomato and their sauce and I was in heaven... at the truck I had al pastor, asada, and chicken with onions and avocado... and their green sauce.. yes! Limón too... I ordered like When I lived in Ensenada, Mexico .. flour tortillas.... omg! I was back there... I will come back, I will go tomorrow for more. I am happy to have found this gem Very clean, fast, inexpensive, nice people... 10/10“
“I’m someone who isn’t the biggest fan of taco places, but I came here with my friends and I can say hand DOWN that I had some of the BEST tacos that I have ever had here. I was literally gushing with my friend over the tacos and churros ✨✨✨ To boot the atmosphere is so gorgeous and the staff was so so sweet and attentive, I am DEFINITELY coming back, even on my own if none of my friends can come with me ?“
“Jose’s Blue Sombrero is a nice spot in Fox point for some Mexican food. It is not my favorite of all time, but the salsa and atmosphere are good. The display of our food was also beautiful and it was decent. The staff was friendly too. Would try here again.“
“Kompali Tacos y Tortas is a gem of a spot operating out of the 3rd Street Market Hall. After an Admirals game recently, we stopped by the 3rd Street Market Hall for some dinner. After wandering around and perusing all the vendors, we opted for Kompali Tacos y Tortas. I ordered the veggie burrito and my date and I got an order of their guacamole to share. The burrito was packed with mexican rice, black beans, avocado, and veggies. It was hearty and tasty! The guacamole was fresh and tasty as well. The service was friendly and efficient. You order at the counter and if you're dining in the Market Hall, they'll give you a buzzer for when your order is ready. Also worth noting, we didn't realize it when we ordered but there are QR codes on every table and you can easily order right from a table in the Market. You can even order from multiple vendors and have it on one tab. They make it easy peasy. There's plenty of comfortable table seating throughout the market so dining in is an easy option (though, the market is typically bustling so it's not a necessarily quiet meal--but we enjoyed well enough!). Get to it!“
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“I had the weekend special: pozole verde. It was delicious! Perfect amount of hominy corn, chicken and broth with the perfect flavor and a slight kick of spice. Not too greasy and the price was on point (32oz for $10). Located in the 3rd st market hall which is a perfect place to gather with friends or family. Fun activities inside and lots of options to eat. I want to go back to try the grilled chicken. Plates are served well and easily shareable which is perfect so you save room for dessert from another stall.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options as most Latin cuisine is.Kid-friendliness: Large plates to share. Rice and beans are almost always a hit with kids.“
“Consistently great service, food and drinks. Super friendly staff even when it's busy! Even when it's crowded the staff is highly attentive and the food is always top notch! No long waits for drinks and food and you never feel rushed! Generous portions are the norm and the prices are reasonable. Hours of operation have changed due to staffing issues and menu options have been adjusted somewhat.“
“Street truck in Brown Deer. They've become a great week night punt for dinner. Excellent street tacos. The meat is crispy on the outside still soft inside and well seasoned. The 20 taco platter is a good deal for a family of 4.Wheelchair accessibility: The order window is quite high for a standing adult.“
“We love this place! True Southside gem. If you want authentic Mexican food that is always good, not a hit or miss, try this place. We love the parrilladas and the enchiladas suizas are my all time favorite here! Highly recommend this wonderful place where you always see a friendly face, great food! BYW the waitresses have known my kids since they were little, Says a lot about this establishment and their priorities!“
“4/5FOOD: A really colorful spread of food (tacos, beans, rice- yk the usual). The flavors weren't too special, relative to other restaurants serving the same menu in the city nearby, so it was hard to bump this review to a 4.5SERVICE: So welcoming!! I was having a hard time making decisions with what to eat, but the host was extremely patient with explaining what were the popular dishes. VIBES: Definitely a stop spot in downtown Tosa just for the balcony seating and the overlook down to the cobblestone streets. It sorta transports you to somewhere that just doesn't feel like Milwaukee with the dimmed lighting, light music, and bustling service. Best part of the location is 100% the outdoor balcony seating, so go in the summer/early fall!“
“Hidden Gem Alert! This place is connected to a school (UCC) it’s open to the public.I was so hungry I didn’t get a chance to take a picture of my meal, but I was able to capture my fiancés lunch. He went for their famous Friday Fish Fry!“
“I've stopped there a few times. First when they opened up the truck and again this week. The food is delicious, reasonably priced, and put together in a reasonable time. Parking is easy as you can park behind there vehicle or park in the YMCA parking lot!“
“Went to mangos for dinner ,the atmosphere was chill and the food was definitely delicious if I want good Salas and the juiciest chicken or steak quesadillas.you got to taste theirs and the beef empanadas was good as well.customer service was excellent and the rice and beans had a good spicy taste.go check it out bar /and club and dining.“
“(Translated by Google) Very good tacos, very good service and flavor, they need to add cambray onions to make it a good Mexican taco.(Original)Muy buenos tacos muy buen servicio y sabor les falta dar cebollitas cambray para que sea un buen taco mexicano..“
“How is Qdoba not more popular than Chipotle. Food was way better.This particular location the Manager Ethan was very personable but didn’t overdo it like the phonies at Chick Fil A. He was just genuinely a good dude.The portions are bigger than Chipotle’s but not overflowing and that quesoI actually saw them grilling half chickens on the grill right in front of me. I dined in while waiting for my daughter and her friends at a concert. I sat down and just beat the crowd that came in after and I watched Ethan handle every order with patience and a smile on his face.As a restaurant manager myself with “niche” food it’s hard to get it right. This was an awesome meal and they put so much chips in the bag I’m still eating them in the car!Only knock was the tables were dirty but when it’s just Ethan and a prep/cook type employee you can’t be everywhere at once.Overall Ethan made my first ever experience at a Qdoba an awesome one. Hope he gets some recognition for his attitude, his presentation and his attention to quality.“
“I spotted another food truck that I have not seen before so I jumped on Yelp to check it out and no listing so let's add another business and get them on yelp. This red beat up truck caught the corner of my eye and since I haven't eaten since breakfast I stopped for a couple tacos since it was almost 3pm. I ordered one steak and one al Pastor taco with cilantro and onions that came with a red and green sauce. The tacos looked good on corn tortillas and nicely filled and topped. I tasted the meat before I put the hot sauce on my tacos to see how it was. The meats were moist and not dry at all with the steak having a good beef flavor and the al Pastor being the tastier meat. The sauces were not to my liking but the red one was used for some heat in my tacos. The tacos were pretty good on the corn tortillas with the fresh cilantro and onion and every bite was meaty with the steak having a big piece of gristle/fat. Overall it's not my favorite Mexican truck but it was still good and I would try a goat burrito next time.“
“The space was bright and festive; the staff was friendly and helpful. We had the taco plate and chilequilles with green sauce (creamy, tangy, and a little heat) . All dishes were very good. Al Pastor has pineapple chunks, which is hard to find!“
“They have a great bar list. The mini drink flights are tasty and fun. Nachoes werent your typical piled high ones like you'd expect. They were very creative and delicious. Their chips are served warm with their own homemade seasoning. The tacos are amazingly delicious. The alioli and mexican slaw was perfect to top them with. The brisket tacos are the best I've ever had. Next time I plan on trying the enchiladas. Everything was great. We did end up spending about $100.00 in total for 2 people, but it was totally worth it. The service was friendly and attentive aswell.“
“My friend and I stopped in this afternoon and were immediately greeted by a smiling hostess. We were sat in a cozy booth and had Madeline as a server. She was welcoming and friendly from the very beginning. We started with sweet plantains, los tres amigos, and a couple of $5 margaritas. Then we each ordered 5 different tacos because we really wanted to try a bit of everything. Madeline was attentive and often checked back to make sure we were having a good experience, which we absolutely were! My friend’s favorite taco was the Jalapeño Popper, while mine was the Baja Tilapia. When the bill came, we made sure to tip a little extra because the Taco Tuesday discounts were insane! This will be our go to lunch stop every girls day. There was a different host on the way out to wish us a good day. 5/5 service staff“
“Pleasant, friendly and the food was amazing, we couldn’t ask for more! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for fast and delicious meal. The nachos we ordered came in a pizza box which at first we thought was weird, but once we opened the box we were amazed at the amount of food we’d received. We did ask for extra toppings added to our nachos which calls for an extra charge. The enchiladas were also very delicious and a good portion. This time we ordered out, but I will gladly come back for a dine In experience next time we’re in the area. Great overall experience! Cozy restaurant!“
“Great restaurant. Tons of vegetarian and vegan stuff. They also have a lot of non-vegetarian items too, so someone with any type of diet could find something they like. Convenient location because it's very close to the Laundromat, so you can get tacos to go while your clothes wash and eat them while your clothes dry.“