50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Milwaukee

“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.“

“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…“

“My go-to food at a Mexican restaurant is Chicken Mole. This place gets all the stars, because O. M. G. The chicken was so tender, it literally slid off the bone! That's not to say it was overcooked, because it certainly wasn't. It retained it's juiciness and flavor, which was only enhanced by the brown mole sauce. The sauce here is a bit sweeter than other places I've eaten, which made for a nice change. The side of rice was nothing to speak of, but that is ok; I just used the mole sauce to give it some oomph.This is a small, hole in the wall type of place, discretely tucked in the corner of the building that houses El Rey. Blink and you may miss it. The interior is decorated in vibrant colors and typical Mexican decor, making you feel like you are, indeed, in Mexico. Service is spot on: friendly, helpful, and efficient.Missing Mexico? Stop in...you'll feel like you never left!4/2024“

“Ever think about going to a bar and then get to the bar and say...dang I wish there was a taco truck near by? Well that's what we did lol and we found this perfection on wheels, the food was great and the veggies were some of the freshest I've had and they even gave me some aluminum to take home as much as I can fit in it!! It was soo great!“

“La Sierrita was a pleasant restaurant. People were nice, and the food was good. We had a Tostada, a Gordita, Flautas, and Chilaquiles with rice and beans. The verde sauce was my favorite, and it enhanced all the dishes. While I enjoyed La Sierrita, I thought the food at El Tlaxcalteca, El Tapatico, and Tavo’s Signature was better.“

“If you want great food and amaizing service plus authentic liie your grandma's rancho...then yeah this is the spot!! Can't give enough compliments to all the staff there. Super attentive and polite and just down to earth kind of people. Me and my girl went for the very first time after a recommendation from a buddy and boy was it worth it! You gotta try the chicharon and all the various styles of it. DELICIOUS!!! The tacos ? to die for with home made tortillas!! I personally have found my favorite Mexican for real Mexican spot! Yes they are only open on the weekends but dam it's worth every penny and every minute your there.“

“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.“

“A nice convenient taco truck PAY WITH CASH ONLYReally excellent service and excellent portions as well, the food was delicious and exactly the taste of Mexico when you’re missing home. Authentic and run efficiently. But be sure to bring cash beforehand, the ATM near the gas station had a single 20$ and charged a 2.75$ service fee.“

“Best taco truck around. Food is always delicious, hot and fresh! Today I got 2 amazing tacos for less than $6 which they can do Mexican or American style. They give you 2 different kinds of salsa and a couple limes. You can order over phone or walk up. They also have tons of other food options and are very friendly.Parking: Parking is street only but free and they are just across the sidewalk.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Can’t go wrong with this affordable and cozy Mexican restaurant.Food:Really great tacos! I got both the steak and chicken tripe tacos. Good flavor and super affordable ($12). Hit the spot across the board. Better than a ridiculous $20 plate of tacos at Botanas or similar. Affordable drinks and margaritas. Damn good horchata.Service:Sweet server that was attentive and personable. Appreciated!Atmosphere:Cozy spot with a bar. An open dining room. A side room that could be good for a birthday party or other celebration with a large group.Parking is also super easy. There’s a big free lot right in front.I’ll definitely be visiting 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!!!“

“The food here is outstanding! The only caveat is the service was poor. We waited about 10 minutes before someone finally noticed we didn't have water and brought some, and then we had to ask if we can order. Meanwhile one of the servers(?) talked to the table next to us the whole time we were there.Once we got our order in, the food came out quick and was fantastic! I had the enchiladas oaxaquenos with chicken. I would definitely go back for the food, but not the service.“

“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.“

“We really enjoy the food here! The prices are fair and the quality and taste has been excellent each visit.The establishment is clean and we've always had friendly and prompt wait staff.We're looking forward to trying the lunch buffet!“

“one of the best, if nit the best, Mexican restaurants in town. Really authentic Jalisco state dishes and sone classic , well known Mexican dishes The pozole, carne en su jugo....the birria!!, (goat stew) and menudo....OMG El beso, el fuego, botanas.....just a bunch on wannabes. Really authentic, really friendly and economic, considering the size of the servings. If you really know and enjoy AUTHENTIC Mexican food......this will be your new place for it“

“I love this place. The service is excellent, and the food is always amazing. I love the Salmon Encrutado, as well as the Carne Asada. You can also never go wrong with what I consider to be the best Tacos I've ever had. I always look forward to dining there.“

“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!“

“If you are looking for reliable, satisfying, and enjoyable service and food experience, then Tres Hermanos is the place to go! Every time I have visited here it has left me nothing short of a loss for words because of how delicious the food is... and how full of a belly I have from scarfing it all down leaving no crumb behind. Great environment for big groups along with smaller groups. The patio set up in the summer is to die for. GET HERE ASAP“

“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“

“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.“

“They brought their truck to our wedding venue for a late night snack and provided tacos and churros for about 175 guests. Alex was easy to work with and was very good with communication during the entire process. The food was awesome and all of the guests left happy. Have been to the food truck on a few other occasions and have always had great food!“

“Came with a friend after some shopping. This is her favorite place and I can definitely see why. Great "Mexican Style" tacos and margs. Can't wait to come back!!! Our service was good and the food came out so fast. Definitely recommend.“

“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.“

“I enjoyed the food at Ventura's. My Pollo con mole was excellent, much better than I expected from this tiny offshoot from a taco truck. Everything was fresh and homemade, including the delicious chips. Ventura's chimichanga, an American-Mexican dish, was also made in-house and was tasty. Our server was pleased to take care of us and enjoyed our compliments. We finished our meal with a flan that I enjoyed, but my wife thought was mediocre. She's picky, though, and we have a friend who makes her own flan, which is out of this world, but she lives in CDMX, so who cares? I had a great meal at Ventura's and shall return. Prices were reasonable.“

“I keep getting the bahn mi burger over and over because that savory sesame sauce with the pickled veggies is a perfect burger topping. The buns are pleasingly pillowy, and the fries have a tongue-tickling seasoning. It can get a little loud if people are there watching a game, but service is fast and the food remains a great deal. I've been here probably ten times!“

“This place will always be my favorite Mexican restaurant. It’s honestly better than most places I’ve eaten in Mexico. I’ve told so many people about this place since coming here since 2016. There’s something super special about their chicken tacos and green sauce, its like no other. Great prices, amazing quality, and service.“

“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!“

“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! ??“

“Always a good place to eat. Their food is good, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the service is ok. I ordered a coke and came in a glass bottle room temperature. The waiter didn't bring it cold or ask me if I wanted a glass with ice. Other than that, it's a good restaurant.“

“Simple vibe, fresh ingredients, and well prepared food. You can't go wrong! We stopped for a quick couple of tacos for lunch and this place didn't disappoint. Our order was ready really fast, I don't think we even waited a full 10 mins. Chicken and Al pastor tacos were super flavorful. The guac was amazing. Would definitely come back.“

“Can't go wrong with a taco tray or two for those families!! The food was incredible! Would rate 6 stars but I left wishing for totopos, and a tostada. Also they used to have brined Chiles and veggies and did not see those there. That being said all the 32 oz fresh waters are incredible and the milkshakes are too. Food is amazing and perfectly seasoned. Would recommend a taco dinner or a burrito.“

“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!“

“Villa's has the best authentic Mexican food in Milwaukee hands down. You can not beat the prices here and the portions are huge there has not been a time we didn't have leftovers. The staff is super friendly as well. Definitely a 5/5“

“This is our go to place when we want fajitas! Their guacamole bowl is delicious. You are govern chips and red salsa once your seated. ASK FOR THE GREEN SALSA! It's really good When doing carry out, make sure you check that the order is correct before leaving. We have gotten incorrect items several times but still feel the restaurant has good food so as long as we check before leaving we are good.“

“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“

“The food was very good. It was not busy at all as we ate between 2 and 4 on a Saturday. The building itself needs work but this is what one should expect from a local business which needs to grow organically within a community and isn't just a chain with corporate funding.Parking: Back alley parking and street parking. Can be confusing and messy but is functional.“

“We just ate here while visiting out of town and loved the food! The table salsa was very spicy but had a great flavor. The portions were huge and our waitress was extremely friendly. If we find ourselves in Milwaukee again, we will definitely be back!“

“Very cool place! :D amazing food, awesome staff, great vibes !! Very good vegan options as well, my mom enjoyed the mushroom quesadilla a lot and I really liked the enchilada plate. The portions are generous as well, and leftovers are always exciting to me lol, and my favorite part is on Tuesdays they donate from taco purchases for a different local cause every month. It was my first time there, so I really want to make it next Tuesday because the organization for March 2024 seems really awesome ♡♡ edit: How could I forget to mention how beautiful it is inside?! colorful walls, decorated ceiling, tables with cool colorful flower patterns, and the walls completely decorated (there is a lot of Christian art as well specifically)“

“Looking for a quick place to eat? How about a place with reasonable prices. Authentic Mexican dishes all spiced just right. I unfortunately speak no Spanish, but the employees working helped to figure out what I was asking for (a side of sauce they use on a specific dish). Everyone was so nice and I had so much food, I had lunch for the next day. The steak was very tender and juicy. The enchiladas were smothered in sauce (the way it should be). Heads up, they currently do not have alcohol but they do have Jarritos soda!“

“The staff are very consistent as well as kind and caring. They bring a good attitude and great smile to work with them and all the staff I've met, speak English very well. NOT TO MENTION THE FOOD; IT'S AMAZING! and it comes in big portions.“

“Great food and service! Will definitely be my go to for Birria tacos or quesabirria. Definitely a must try if you’re in the area. We also enjoyed a great elote preparado and fruta from the next door vendor. The elote and fruit were delicious and they offered excellent service as well.Parking: Easily accessible and parking is ample as it’s situated in front of a commercial building with lots of parking available.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly as my daughter loved everything we bought.“

“Stopped in for dinner for the first time and was very happy with everything! Immediately I loved the atmosphere; the chill lighting and the music ? Our server was very kind and welcoming. Food was very good! Rice and beans were flavorful, I had al pastor tacos with onions&cilantro and the meat was tasty and juicy ☺️ The corn tortillas were yummy, warm, crisp and a perfect bit chewy. My partner had a burrito and was very happy with his meal as well! We will definitely return and recommend this place to our friends! :)“

“All the Milwaukee Mexican food trucks are good, this one offers asada alambre which I highly recommend. Quite a few offerings you don't see all the time. Cash only still. Don't be intimidated if you see lots of people in line or waiting, they are rightfully popular but I've never waited that long to eat. Generous portions, reasonably priced.“

“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“