El Beso Mexican Restaurante & Cantina at the Gateway to Milwaukee

909 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee
(414) 455-3534

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Menu

Nachos
Chicken Nachos
Shredded chicken, black beans, Mexican cheese, lettuce, fresh pico de gallo, cilantro and sour cream.
Beef Nachos
Ground beef, refried beans, Mexican cheese, black olives, sliced jalapenos, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Pork Nachos
Pulled pork, black beans, Mexican cheese, cilantro, topped with salsa verde, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Avocado Nachos
Refried beans, Mexican cheese and fresh avocado.

Small Plates
Chicken Flautas
6 pieces. Corn tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, rolled and fried, guacamole and sour cream. Gluten-free is available.
Shrimp Ceviche
Lime juice marinade, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocado. Gluten-free is available.
Tostada de Ceviche
1 piece.
Quesadilla
Chihuahua cheese, choice of meat, guacamole, garnish and sour cream.
Queso Dip
Blend of Mexican cheeses, tomatillo salsa, topped with tomatoes and cilantro. Gluten-free is available.
Fresh-Made Guacamole
Gluten-free is available.
Appetizer Combo
Flour flautas, stuffed banana pepper, camaron al mojo de ajo, chihuahua cheese quesadilla, six wings and beef empanada. Gluten-free is available.
Queso Fundido En Salsa Verde
Baked Mexican chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa and poblano peppers. Add chorizo for an extra charge.
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Signature spinach blend, chihuahua cheese, tomato and cilantro. Gluten-free is available.
8 Piece Wings
Traditional bone-in.
Sopes
2 savory fried masa, thick tortilla, beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chihuahua cheese and sour cream.
Beef Empanadas
Two savory masa turnovers filled with ground beef, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Camaron Al Mojo De Ajo
Shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic. Gluten-free is available.

Fresh Salads
Fiesta Salad
Iceberg lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, pineapple pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado with our house mango vinaigrette. Add protein for an extra charge. Gluten-free is available.
Shrimp Ceviche Cobb Salad
Shrimp ceviche surrounded by freshly chopped iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, celery, pineapple pico de gallo, sweet corn, black beans and avocado. Gluten-free is available.
Taco Salad
Choice of meat, refried beans, chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sliced jalapenos, pico de gallo and sour cream served in a crispy tortilla bowl. Gluten-free is available.

Los Tacos
Tacos El Beso
Onion and cilantro.
Tacos Tradicional
Lettuce, tomato and chihuahua cheese.
Mahi-Mahi Tacos
Pineapple pico de gallo and avocado. Gluten-free is available.
Hawaianos
Grilled steak, melted chihuahua cheese, pineapple pico de gallo and Arbol sauce. Spicy. Gluten-free is available.
Rancheros
Grilled steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, poblanos, onion, and avocado. Gluten-free is available.
Mushroom Tacos
Sauteed mushrooms and onion, queso fresco and avocado. Gluten-free is available.
Chipotle Tacos
Salsa chipotle, onion, cilantro and avocado. Spicy. Gluten-free is available.
Azteca Taco
Sauteed onions, jalapenos and avocado. Spicy. Gluten-free is available.

Burritos
Mole Chicken Burrito
Grilled chicken, sauteed poblano peppers and onions, refried beans, lettuce, and tomatoes, topped with mole poblano sauce and chihuahua cheese.
Jumbo Burrito Clasico
Choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce, and tomatoes, topped with red sauce and chihuahua cheese.
Verde Steak Burrito
Grilled steak, sauteed poblano peppers, and onions, refried beans, lettuce and tomatoes, topped with salsa verde and chihuahua cheese.
Burrito Bowl
Layers of rice, black beans, choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, pico de gallo and sour cream. Gluten-free is available.

Burgers And Sandwiches
Torta
Made with fresh homemade Mexican telera bread, jalapeno mayo, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and beans, served with fries or rice and beans.
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, choice of fries or rice and beans.
Handmade Burger
Served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion, choice of fries or rice and beans.

Entrees
Tamales Tradicionales
Three pork tamales, handmade and steamed, sour cream and red guajillo sauce.
Tostadas
Two open-faced crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes and chihuahua cheese.
Gorditas
Two savory pastries made with masa, choice of meat and melted chihuahua cheese. Gluten-free is available.
Chimichanga
Choice of meat, chihuahua cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla and fried golden.
Chicken Mole Poblano
Grilled chicken breast, mole poblano sauce, toasted sesame seeds.
Milanesa de Pollo
Hand-breaded chicken breast with fries. Gluten-free is available.
Pollo de La Casa
Grilled chicken breast and shrimp, melted chihuahua cheese, black beans, corn, avocado and cilantro.
Beso Chicken Breast
Grilled chicken breast, melted chihuahua cheese on a bed of sauteed poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms and cilantro. Gluten-free is available.
Fajitas
Sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and poblanos, with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. Gluten-free is available.
Combo Fajita
Sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and poblanos, with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. Gluten-free is available.
Trio Combo Fajita
Sauteed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and poblanos, with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. Gluten-free is available.
Enchiladas
Verde sauce, mole poblano or red sauce, choice of meat, melted chihuahua cheese, served with rice, beans, and sour cream. Gluten-free is available.
Mario's Mole Enchiladas
Mole poblano sauce, grilled chicken, crumbled queso fresco, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, red onion, avocado, and sesame seeds. Gluten-free is available.
A La Mexicana
Onions, bell peppers, poblanos, tomatoes, house tomato sauce. Gluten-free is available.
Salsa de Arbol
Sauteed onions, Arbol sauce. Spicy. Gluten-free is available.
Poblano con Queso
Sauteed onions, poblanos topped with melted chihuahua cheese. Gluten-free is available.
Tampiquena
Carne asada grilled to order, chihuahua cheese enchilada, bell peppers and onions. Gluten-free is available.
Mar Y Tierra
Carne asada frilled to order, jumbo shrimp in choice of al mojo de Ajo or Arbol sauce, bell peppers and onions. Gluten-free is available.
Carne Asada
Carne asada grilled to order, bell peppers and onions. Gluten-free is available.
Camaron Al Mojo de Ajo
Sauteed jumbo shrimp in olive oil and garlic. Gluten-free is available.
Caldo de Camaron
Spicy shrimp soup, red broth, potatoes, peas, and carrots. Gluten-free is available.
Pozole Verde
Traditional chicken tomatillo soup with hominy. Gluten-free is available.
Tortilla Soup
Crispy tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream and cilantro.

Side Orders
Guacamole
Gluten-free is available.
Sour Cream
Tortillas
Rice and Beans
Gluten-free is available.
Cup of Pozole Verde
Gluten-free is available.
Bag of chips
2-4 people
Mild house salsa
Avocado slices
Pico De Gallo
Cheese
10 oz container

Combinations
Pork Tamal, Enchilada and Chimichanga
Sope Enchilada and Beso-Style Taco
Tostada, Chicken Flautas and Spinach Stuffed Banana Pepper

Beverages
Soda
Mexican Coke
Bottle.
Sprecher Root Beer
Lemonade
Jarritos Mexican Soda
Bottle.
Red Bull
Juice
Horchata
Coffee
Tea

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Recent Reviews

Anelee…..was amazing…. I was having a bad day….however her smile and service made me feel so much better!!!……she was DEFINITELY better then Botanas!💯👍🏾
July 2026
Went to botanas on south 5th they were so ruuudeee!!! We left IMMEDIATELY! Came to el besos (where we should’ve come in the first place) and Anelee took GREAT care of us!!!! Ask for Anelee when you go! 😉
July 2026
Amazing experience at El Beso! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding. A special shoutout to Luis for being friendly, attentive, and making our visit even better. Highly recommend El Beso, and definitely will be coming back!
July 2026

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El Beso Mexican Restaurante & Cantina at the Gateway to Milwaukee

909 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 455-3534