45 Best Mexican Restaurants near Waunakee

“The best Mexican food around!!“

“The tacos are so delicious and the quesa birria is phenomenal!!! I recommend this place to absolutely everybody!!!“

“We had a big group for lunch and while the food took a while it was worth the wait. My nephews love their cheese sauce and we thought that lunch menu had good portions. Our burritos, tacos, and enchiladas for tasty. Chips and salsa are included and the staff is friendly and helpful“

“Wow! Sometimes the small restaurants are the best.... This is one of them. The selection is impressive and fresh tasting. Music is approprite n not blaring loud. The staff are friendly and efficient. There's no table service but thats a good thing at thos location. The atmosphere is of authentic Mexico and tasteful, not cheesy. Prices are fair. If i lived in the area, i would return again n again. This place is highly recommended.“

“We had a great time. The staff was amazing and the food was was great! The machetes are awesome and the drinks .. we tried the cantaritos and we love them. Thanks for an amazing night“

“Our waiter was very polite, kind, and prompt. The food was a cut way above a typical ethnic food restaurant. Very unique as well as delicious choices. Definitely ranks at the top of my list of places to dine. Five stars!“

“Long time favorite that never disappoints! My go to menu items are the Nachos Mexicana and Enchiladas Verdes… yum!“

“04/23/2025 Ate here for the first time yesterday afternoon. Absolutely authentic and delicious meals. The restaurant was much, much larger than I expected. The interior décor gives it an extra special ambience and everything was very clean. Friendly, attentive staff. Too bad we're not smart enough to speak Spanish. (Should've taken my nephew with me.) 😁 Highly recommend. We know we'll be going back there! 849 Northport Dr in Madison, WI - where Benvenuto's used to be.“

“Tacos El Capi was recommended to me by friends and we decided to stop on the way home from a road trip on Friday and get some take-out. The restaurant is not very big and most of the tables were full so I'm hoping that they are doing well because we will be coming back as our food was excellent. We both ordered the 3 tacos entree I got mine with beans and rice she got hers with just the tacos I did all ground beef she got chicken beef and pork. Even though it was busy our order was ready to go in maybe 5 minutes. Everything was very good with plenty of fillings in all the tacos. My companion said the chicken taco was especially good. If your around the corner of Johnson St. and East Wash. and want Mexican food don't go to Taco Bell support a local restaurant and go to Tacos El Capi you won't be disappointed. Sorry no photos was to busy enjoying the food will add some on the next time we stop here which will be soon.“

“I had the lunch enchiladas and they were the best I’ve had in a while! True authentic Mexican flavor and style!“

“Food is amazing! Best tacos!“

“The place was great, good staff, clean atmosphere and the food was on point!“

“The catering order placed for our holiday lunch was simply amazing. Legit best value for the price, great flavor, and those homemade sauces are a true chef's kiss. Def. recommend!“

“Great tasting chicken fajitas and large margaritas hit the spot today. We will be returning for more.“

“The food at Lupe's is top notch“

“El Grito stopped by my clinic to bring delicious tacos and cheer to our healthcare workers during this crazy time. The tacos we had were smaller, so you didn’t feel guilty eating all of them real quick. The flavor was awesome too! I highly recommend adding the mango habanero sauce, if you like that extra kick! I wish they were here all the time!“

“I had the fajitas for lunch and it was a large serving and delicious. they even set them on fire at the table! Great service with a smile as well.“

“Best tacos in USA/ Los mejores tacos en USA“

“quesabirria was absolutely amazing!!! will be back k very soon!“

“delicious food and margaritas! fun family friendly atmosphere, friendly and fast service“

“Down home cooking, tasty menu, student prices.“

“Fabulous food, very friendly staff, never fails to disappoint. And if they have tamales, grab them they are awesome!“

“Talk about to notch service AND food. These guys got it going on. I've never gotten any food or conversation from them I didn't enjoy. thank you for making Lodi a better place to live“

“The food is always fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Service is usually good, though at our most recent visit we were brought the wrong drink, which we pointed out and was corrected but our bill then had the mistake drink on it. The atmosphere is decent, though not cozy. There is often a wait but they thankfully do take reservations.“

“I’ve been here multiple times and I’ve always had a great experience. I love the steak tacos. They’re always fresh. It gives me the feeling of a traditional family owned Mexican restaurant. It’s very clean. I believe the owner works beside her employees. She is very nice and comes out to hand us our food every time. This is the only Mexican restaurant I go to. AND ITS OPEN UNTIL 3am!!!“

“Our waitress was ontop of it and amazing. Definitely could tell we came in after a huge rush before the football game and still had amazing service and food. Belair is one of our comfort foods, we live near Milwaukee and go to the two stores there a lot. It was our first time at the Madison location and it was soooo yummy.
Definitely recommend the Tacushi taco. It's my absolute favorite and I crave it all the time ?? there's was a bit different then how they make it in the Milwaukee locations but I still SLAMMED it and wanted more hahaha also always get their queso ???“

“First time eating their food today, ordered from the truck while they were at the Boneyard in Madison. Ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were fabulous. For the price both quantity and quality was beyond “food truck” expectations. Authentic flavors and incredibly nice people too. I will definitely find them again to try everything they offer.“

“picked up food togo. tacos and burritos were great. don’t know about a hotdog on a cubano sandwich though. the staff was very nice. the variety in the market was quite nice. i will definitely return to try other choices on the menu and from the market.“

“Thanks for coming to the Eastmorland Outdoor Market today. Delicious food! I had your vegetable taco with chunks of fresh vegetables and perfect seasoning!“

“Always wonderful food and fast service.“

“We recently gathered for my mother’s 93rd birthday, I could not have been more impressed with the experience. From start to finish, everything was seamless and delightful. The restaurant was perfect for our group. The spacious seating arrangement accommodated everyone comfortably without feeling cramped. The decor was elegant yet welcoming, setting the tone for a memorable day. The service was exceptional. Despite our large group, the staff were attentive and efficient. They managed our orders flawlessly and ensured everyone's needs were met promptly. The food was outstanding. From appetizers to desserts, every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and dedication to quality ingredients. The drink selection was impressive, catering to various preferences within our group. Cocktails were expertly crafted. The combination of excellent service, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere made it a truly memorable dining experience for everyone in our group. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion.“

“We were staying at the VA hospital today after flying in from Denver. I walked there, lots of construction. The delivery process seemed too complicated. The order online function wasn't working. The facility was clean. Very few customers at about 6 PM. The food looked fresh and a good variety. The gentleman who prepared our meals was polite and attentive. The guacamole was excellent. We ordered 3 chicken street tacos and a chicken salad bowl.Definitely recommend“

“Typical Qdoba restaurant. The service while taking my order was okay, the gal didn’t speak English so harder to communicate with her or needed an interpreter. The restaurant was fairly clean, but the tables could have used a wipe down, I was there right about noon so it was fairly busy. I had a bowl which I thought tasted great! My business partners also had bowls and they also thought the food was very good.“

“Great food, speedy service“

“I've catered out of this location many times and they don't disappoint. This time, even though I'm a dope and entered the order for the wrong date, they still accommodated me with nothing but smiles and kindness! Cant forget to mention the chips are the best on this planet! Thanks Qdoba on Mineral pt road!“

“Been going here since I was a baby—so many lovely memories eating here, those burritos always hit the spot and the portions are insane! My mom also works with them for catering club events and they are affordable and delicious. They even help her load big items into her car which is very kind. My family and I love Beto, the owner, and he always writes “hija” and “hijo” on our burritos :) Forever a Madison favorite for Mexican food“

“First time here, so so good! Highly recommended. Tried the glorias margarita and the enchiladas mexicanas. Definitely coming back when im in madison again.“

“I catered Q'Doba for a large meeting at work today, and I just have to give a shoutout to the Monona location — they absolutely delivered! From the food quality to the presentation, everything exceeded expectations. A special thanks to Grant, the delivery and catering staff member, who set up the entire buffet. He was friendly, prompt, and professional. I highly recommend this location for any catering needs — 10/10!“

“Amazing vegan food cooked by a kind and generous soul. Healing and love in every bite!“

“I came with my family, 10/10 service, food and place. The best chicken tostada, and tacos I have ever eaten. We received our food in 10 minutes - fast and very friendly. 100% recommended.

Exceptional service, food was incredible, genuinely the best Tostadas and Tacos I've ever had. I 100% recommend.“

“Favorite local Mexican restaurant. Haven’t been disappointed since new owners took over.“

“Always have great food and friendly staff“

“Not being from the Midwest this was my first time at a Taco John's. I was able to practice my Spanish with the employees but that was my choice, they speak English. The boss burrito was pretty good. Fresher than Taco Bell. Tater tots were average but there is only so much you cav do to make fast food tater tots exciting.“

“It's just Taco Bell right? WRONG! The Taco Bell in DeForrest WI was freaking amazing. Walked in with 5 hangry kids and 2 fed up parents. Took to long to order, Had to pee. And sleep deprived to boot.

This place was fast, accurate, cleaner than I have ever seen a Taco Bell. And on top of it all, the manager came out like 3 times to make sure it was up to par for everyone in the place.

If that wasn't great enough, we didn't even gas each other out afterwards. So well done by the crew I even stopped to compliment them before I left. Something I never do because its too peopley trying to.

Corporate needs to give the whole staff a raise.“

“Food and Service were great!“