One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in MKE, Cafe Corazon has a great atmosphere, delicious food, an incredible margarita, affordable options, and have vegan options. The chips and salsa? Amazing. It's a go-to for us! read more

So sad this location is closing soon! Had to stop in one more time! The queso is amazing and the chips are so addicting! However the margarita I was not impressed with. I got the wet burrito with pibil and felt like it was lacking meat or how it was prepared the meat was in one part. I only ate a small portion and it felt like mainly rice and beans. I've gotten the pibil before and thought is was very tender and flavorful. We were celebrating a birthday and got the tres leches cake which was not what we expected, it had tons of coconut on it. read more

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Good drinks, good food. I love their avocado salad with chicken and their steak tacos. Their dessert is also delicious! read more

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Went for happy hour and free margaritas for 414-eve. The happy hour taco dip was a generous portion for only $5! The bartender was super friendly. Love the atmosphere/art. Will be back! read more

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Chips and salsa are it. If I came for anything, it would be those. Isn't amazing but there's something about the chips and salsa that is unmatched. This place has an awesome taco plate and their burritos are so huge and filling. Love it. read more

Cafe Corazon - Chips & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been to Cafe Corazon before, but my most recent visit was my favorite. I ordered the taco salad for the first time and it will be my new go-to dish. The taco shell bowl was perfectly crunchy and it came with guac and pickled jalapeños. Also the Thai basil lemonade was SO delicious. I don't think I've ever had a better lemonade--the level of sweetness was perfection. We sat on the patio that had cute floral table cloths. Also, our waiter was so friendly--he truly seemed to enjoy his job which made the experience for my friends and I even more enjoyable. I will definitely be back soon because I know I'll be craving that taco salad!! read more

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Fun atmosphere! We were seated and waited in immediately. Waiter was as sweet as could be even though he got 2 out of the 3 entries incorrect. He was quick to fix his mistake and apologized profusely. Food was fantastic and plentiful. He even had to take half of his shrimp burrito home because he was too full!! My only regret is that they didn't offer a chimichanga. Maybe the other locations offer it read more

We enjoyed a nice Sunday lunch on the patio yesterday. We were greeted very warmly and offered complimentary chips and dip, which were delicious. I had fajitas with tofu, and my dining partner had a salmon enchilada. Service was quick and friendly. I had not had fajitas in a while, and this was the first time I had them with tofu. I recollect enjoying them in the past better with chicken, but tofu was ok too. No complaints as I chose it!! My companion, who is not a fan of Mexican food said the enchilada was ok. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. The patio is great, especially since the inside was pretty noisy. read more

Cafe Corazon - Enchilada with salmon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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You can never go wrong at Cafe Corazon. This has been one of my favorite restaurants for years, and this visit did not disappoint. Bonus points for the 90s playlist we were rocking out to this day :) We had no wait at all to get a table, and they accommodated our party of several adults and two small children right away for a weekend lunch. I had the chilaquiles with chicken and salsa verde, which is my favorite thing on the menu. Flavor was spot-on and I like how they have both eggs and another protein in the dish (some places do either/or and that's just not complete to me). My dining companions enjoyed their quesadilla and huevos divorciados. The salsas here are excellent. read more

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Great brunch spot in Bayview. I had the Pig Out Torta which I would highly recommend. We sat at the bar and the service was outstanding. They also offer many vegan options and have a happy hour durning the week! read more

Cafe Corazon - SUNRISE MARGARITA - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went with wifey for lunch today. Mejor Margarita was on point and the "Best Burrito" more than lived up to its name. Yucatán pork with pickled onions, pinto beans, green and red enchilada sauce, lime crema!! At mosphere was chill and very cool. Fabulous neighborhood stop. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cafe Corazon - Best Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cafe Corazon serves up flavorful Mexican eats in a quirky environment. Came here recently for dinner and had a great experience. First of all--love that they have salmon dishes on the menu. If you follow my Yelp at all, you know this girl pretty much orders salmon if a place serves salmon (living in the Northwest for many years made a salmon lover out of me). I ordered the salmon burrito. It was incredibly flavorful, with avocado, rice, and juicy salmon. Zero complaints--it was great! The service was attentive and the prices are reasonable. We were fascinated by all the religious art on the walls. Get to it! read more

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A great vibe -- they have funky art and the servers are very kind. The food was ok, I got the shrimp tacos and the shrimp wasn't super seasoned or flavorful, but still yummy and definitely fresh. The salsa was delicious -- I added it to all my tacos. read more

Cafe Corazon - SHRIMP TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Always excellent service and excellent food. Great options for proteins if you are vegan or vegetarian. And lots of options for proteins if you want meat. All freshly made and all delicious read more

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I came here because of the many vegan options, including a devoted vegan section of the menu that boasts 5 options. I got the vegan enchiladas ($13), which come with two enchiladas with a choice of protein -- I got soy chorizo for one, and tofu for the other. The dish comes with black beans and rice, or a side salad (+$3), and with a choice of red, green or mole (+$1) sauce -- I got the mole. The meal came out in about 10 minutes. The soy chorizo was prohibitively salty, almost to the point of being unpalatable. The tofu was less salty. But the mole sauce was also so salty that it made the soy chorizon even saltier and the tofu still too salty. I am not sure what happened here. Is this the norm, or do the chef's hand slip when dumping the salt in? Jeez -- they need to fix this. The rice and beans were fine, though nothing interesting. It's a nice spot and I appreciate all the vegan options, but my experience wasn't great because due to the hypertension-inducing meal. read more

Cafe Corazon - Vegan enchiladas with mole sauce - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place is consistently good!! My first review here was 5 stars and I will continue to give 5 stars. I used to be obsessed with their wet burritos. While still good, I have shifted gears towards their taco truck dinner. I love their pork pibil tacos with corn tortillas. So good! I love the efficiency. When you walk in, prior to being seated they ask if you want chips, do you want to add guacamole or queso dip. We always want to add queso dip. You also have the opportunity to place your drink order then too. Sometimes I order my margarita then, sometimes I want until reviewing the drink menu. They have a nice patio though I find myself choosing to inside because I like their booths. My only complaint is that I don't like their red chairs. They are metal and gave that back that causes your coat or purse to slide off. I know I'll be back because this is one of our go to spots. read more

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Cafe corazon is great! We got seated right away on a Friday night. The food was good quality with fresh salsa and flavorful meat. The servers were very kind and helpful. read more

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Probably the best Mexican food I've had in a long long time. The tacos were LOADED with meat and everything had great flavor. I got the chicken, beef and carnitas for my meats. Service was fast and friendly and we were seated right away. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Cafe Corazon - Taco Truck Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had a great dinner at Cafe Corazon. I got the Taco Truck Dinner with 2 chicken tacos & 1 al pastor. I would definitely recommend. Also, if you want to eat you weight in fresh chips, salad and queso, this is the place. We will also be returning to try their Happy Hour menu (3-6pm, Monday thru Friday). Looked like some great deals! read more

Came here for Brunch with my friends. We came right when the menu was about to switch some of us got some things off the brunch menu & some off the main menu! They have a variety or vegan & new cool food! good service & good vibes read more

Got delivery--Steak in burrito was not seasoned at all and there were big chunks of fat throughout. Felt pretty sick afterwards. I've dined here before and never had any issues. Definitely won't be getting the steak again. read more

This was our first stop to the Bay View location. Like their sister in Riverwest- the staff is attentive, the food is fresh and made with care. You aren't going to have anything bad here. read more

Cafe Corazon - Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Do you want a hipster taco on a cute patio with great margaritas? If you said no, this is not the place for you. If you said yes, welcome to Cafe Corazon. The food is so good and fresh, with beautiful presentation. The food portions are generous, except for the tiny cup of salsa that comes in a plastic sauce container. I think this is my one complaint. First why such a small serving of salsa?! The people of Milwaukee need more salsa!!! Second for a place in bayview, full of the most eco-conscious people in the state next to Madison, why are we giving single serve plastic for something that could easily be in a reusable container? Please consider changing this practice. I'm sure this went into place during covid, but I do not understand why it is still happening. If you happen to visit when the patio is open, DO NOT SIT INSIDE! If they ask where you would like to sit, AUTOMATICALLY SAY "PATIO". This is a whole beautiful patio vibe and we only get 4 months to enjoy patio season here so do not even consider hesitation. Inside is fine for Oct-May, these are the rules. Now go hop over to the patio before it's to late and order a house margarita. read more

Cafe Corazon - COMBO WET DINNER BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Nice patio seating. Menu doesn't have much listed as gluten-friendly options, but our server was helpful in letting us know what could be made without gluten. I got chicken enchiladas. Fun place to sit outside and get some drinks. read more

Cafe Corazon - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We really haven't found a ton of Mexican places that we love in the city, but Cafe Corazon is pretty solid! I got the enchiladas and our friends got tacos. The meals were delicious and piping hot! The chips and salsa was good, but a bigger receptacle for the salsa would have been great. Felt like we were all digging for gold. Queso was pretty good as well. Only negative, the drinks weren't my favorite but my friend really liked hers, so perhaps it was just the one I got. The rice also wasn't my favorite, I'd probably try for double beans next time. Overall a super solid Mexican spot! read more

As someone who lived in Los Angeles for a long time, I was happily surprised by this place. The food is fantastic-- flavors are all on point, freshness high, food comes out fast, attentive service, vibrant decor. It's an oasis of proper Mexican flavors in the state and wider region. read more

A absolute gem place with great simple, delicious Mexican food and very delicious drinks. I have had Cafe Corazon food (tacos and burritos) quite a few many times now and it always hits the spot. Its my comfort food and their flavors, freshness and quality of food is always on point. Definitely try their tacos (they have so many to choose from but my favorites are the chicken, shrimp and the carne asada ones) with a side of beans and rice. I am so glad they are open back up for indoor dining, can't wait to go back in there. read more

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This place is adorable and so colorful. Went there on Cinco de Mayo to get some tacos and a margarita, but I ended up getting their Rum Rojo, which was tasty. I got the platter with three tacos and rice. It was nice to be able to mix and match the proteins in the tacos. I had chicken, steak and ground beef. The steak was overdone but the chicken and ground beef were delicious. My meal was served with a side of rice and beans, but I opted for just rice. The rice was crunchy and I didn't eat more than a few bites of it before sending my plate away. My husband had the five taco platter (no side) and he had ground beef and steak. He also said he preferred the ground beef tacos over the steak. All in all, the service was good, the food was good and it was a good experience. Hadn't been there for years, but would definitely return for more food and drinks. read more

By far my favorite restaurant to get Mexican food. They have the BEST margaritas. (Tip: order a jar, which equates to 5 margaritas for the price of 4). Their chips and salsa are amazing. The green salsa is SPICY, so be warned. Favorite items to order are the wet burrito (green enchilada sauce), tostada, and corazón ensalada. Their pork pibil is out of this world!! read more

If you want some decent burritos, and need vegan food for some or all of you party, Cafe Corazon is a good option in the Kinnickinnic Avenue--Bay View neighborhood (and I understand that there are other locations in the city as well). The food and service was solidly average -- not outstanding, but perfectly acceptable and worth stopping in for any time you're hungry. I'll come again the next time I'm in town. read more

Cafe Corazon - Colorful table tops! - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I lived in Phoenix, AZ for 25 years subsequent to growing up in Wisconsin. I got spoiled by the numerous great quality Mexican restaurants on every corner, and searched for something comparable when I moved back last year. Cafe Corazón is a labor of love and pride. While not "authentic," they bring a new spin that caters to tradition, but also mixes the local preferences to deliver a unique and flavor result. The use of high-quality scratch materials is evident. Their salsa is so fresh it should have its own hip-hop album! I was very impressed with their Pibíl (also called Cochiníta). Very hard to find good Pibìl even in Phoenix. Wish no upsell for chips, but DAMN red salsa is worth it. You're a local GEM Corazón!! Keep shining!! read more

Okay food. Side of rice was dry, the sangria was not good it's not really flavorful. No sauce for burrito..no sides either they just plop down a burrito. Ambiance is cute. read more

I had a friend place a to go order and even after arriving everything was hot and fresh. I can't speak to the service as I didn't personally encounter that. But my burrito was fully loaded and so good. Enough to easily make two meals out of. read more

Milwaukee has a lot of authentic Mexican food, and I adore that. But sometimes, I want that California style for something different. I've been eating here since the very start. I remember those Riverwest days when I could just walk over. I frequent the Bayview one more because I'm on the south shore now. Let's taco about how they will win your heart, too. There is something for everyone here. Carnivore, vegetarian, and vegan. I absolutely love the tofu in any dish or the soyrizo. They have fantastic tacos, delicious enchiladas, and scrumptious tostadas. I ask for the green salsa, and it's mind-blowing. This is next level flavor and spice. I think Padma Lakshmi would approve, and she loves the heat. In the old days, they would bring a squeeze bottle of it to your table; now, you just ask. I've never had a bad meal here. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are all packed with flavor and served with your choice of black or pinto beans and rice. They have NA cocktails, too. Plus, the original margaritas that you all know and love. They made the the cafe very covid friendly and they can accommodate a large group in the Bayview location. Don't delay make your next meal one for the heart. read more

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Such a cute vibe inside! You can sense everyone was enjoying themselves! I also love how you can order your chips and dips right when getting a table so that it comes out immediately. I usually get tacos at every Mexican restaurant I go to but I was really craving a burrito here after seeing all of the reviews. I got the wet burrito with half green sauce and half red sauce. It was HUGE and very good! I really enjoyed this place and will definitely be coming back! read more

Cafe Corazon - a plate of enchiladas with sauce and a knife - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cafe Corazon is a VAST improvement over its former self. I have eaten here a few times now recently and both times was pleasantly surprised by the flavors and portions. I no longer feel like I'm eating leftovers that fell off the taco truck. Chips and salsa are now complimentary! YAY! You can opt to add guacamole for $3.50 or $7, and I'd highly recommend it. The guacamole had chunks of avocado, and it was quite flavorful and perfectly spiced. The portion was generous. The kitchen has greatly improved its offerings. Food comes out hot, not luke warm. This time I had the shredded chicken tostadas and they were put together nicely--pretty to look at, tasty to eat! I've also sampled the enchiladas with both red and green sauce, and they too were exactly what I'd expect them to be. Service was prompt and friendly. It seems Cafe Corazon reads reviews and takes constructive feedback favorably. We noticed the difference, and look forward to many returns to this neighborhood gem. read more

I ordered the breakfast steak quesadilla and honestly it was better than I expected. It was super buttery and full of steak. The eggs inside the quesadilla went really well with the other ingredients and it definitely got me full pretty quick, I was only able to eat half. I ordered a guava margarita on the rocks as well and it was pretty tasty and had a nice amount of alcohol in it. This place is able to accommodate at least a group of 11 and their service is decent. Our server was very friendly and patient. Overall, the place was a little bit above average. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ordered take out. The tacos were good, the tortillas were so soft! The guacamole was old and sour. The salsa was solid and the queso was the best we've had in MKE. read more

Cafe Corazon - TACO TRUCK DINNER TG - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Our Waitress Raven was absolutely wonderful! The food came out so quick and the food was AMAZING! Literally my favorite place ever!

Amazing food with amazing service! I had the "best burrito" and it was truly the best. Also, their Thai basil margarita was refreshing and delicious. Tyler was our server and he was hilarious and helpful! read more

Cafe Corazon - Best burrito - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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