Went there for the first time a few days ago. The service there was similar to one we've had in Mexico. Staff helps each other to create a smooth experience. Food is delicious as is the queso! Must try. read more

This is a great and fun place with delicious non-authentic Mexican food. Cafe Corazon is reliably fun and tasty and has great special offers each day of the week. I'm a personal fan of the taco truck plate but honestly have never had something that I didn't like. Great for a date night, weekday lunch, big group get-togethers (most recently we went for dinner with a group of 8) and their back patio is wonderful in the warm months! The decor and ambiance is great and their bar seating is separated from the "dining room" which I really like. I've called in orders to pick up and they are always ready in the time-frame I was given on the phone (usually ~15 minutes). Definitely a fan of Corazon! read more

I definitely like the BV outpost of Café Corazon and appreciate that they've taken the super-sketchy Club Carnival and made it into a great neighborhood spot. The space is much bigger than the original, so waits for tables should be less insane. First - margaritas are really, really good. They taste of fresh lime, are well balanced and pretty reasonably priced. Second - lots of options for folks who are vegetarian, vegan, or have other dietary restrictions. If you're a meat eater, there are tons of choices for you too. Third - friendly service. We never lacked for a refill, or waited too long for anything. I went with their taco truck plate and really liked it - the flavors are good, and the chicken wasn't greasy at all. I don't know that I'd be driving to BV to eat here but I'd absolutely come back if I were in the area. read more

Fabulous food joint! Fantastic food and boozy drinks and my kid (a picky eater) will eat their chicken tacos for days. Also, they have a great brunch menu. Can't wait to visit them again after this Safe at Home order. Ordered from there from Grubhub tonight; super quick and delicious and the staff wrote fun notes on each of our dishes. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We heard about this place from our bartender at the highbury bar up the street. They did not disappoint! The Carnita was tender and flavorful! They made a proper taco by lightly cooking the tortilla and serving it hot with the rest of the ingredients. My girlfriend ordered tostadas and two of them were probably for both of us. Huge servings! Their red salsa was delicious and their green salsa had a big kick, but wasn't over powering. Finished with a cafe ola that was delicious with rumchata and their house whipped cream. read more

Great Spot to come for Brunch in Milwaukee. Nice Outdoor patio seating. Service was great. Waitress was very attentive. Drinks were decently priced as well. I recommend the Beermosa(modelo and orange juice). It was great. The food was fantastic. I had chorizo and egg served with rice and beans and tortillas. It was Fantastic! Great flavor and very filling. My girlfriend had the chilaquiles. Also was great tasting as well. The whole experience is great and I highly recommend. If I'm back in Milwaukee I will definitely check this place out again. read more

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Went for brunch on a Saturday a little after noon. They were busy at the time. We were seated within a decent amount of time. We were at the table at least 10 min before the server came over. They were busy it took him a while to get back with our drinks. After that initial wait everything was out quick. The food was good overall. We split the burrito and the empanada plate. read more

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My husband and I came here because he has been wanting to come since he heard from someone that Cafe Corazon was opening in Bay View. Here is the breakdown of the restaurant... Food: delicious. I got the Taco truck taco plate where you get three tacos and you can pick whatever meat you want (there are several options). It was tasty and the meat was well seasoned. Service: it was soooooo slow - not sure if it was a new waitress or what but it seemed like it took forever to get stuff, even the bill or a water refill. Bill: we had ordered Chips & Salsa but weren't charged for it but got charged $2 for a soda refill. So together with my husband (since we both had 1 refill), it was $8 for sodas. Is that normal? Maybe we'll back again....we'll see... read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fantistico! My party of 5 had just left a place with poor service and zero COVID precautions and got seated immediately by friendly staff. The precautions were socially distanced tables separated by plastic curtains and maskled up staff. The decor is bright, kitchy and eye-catching too. Ordering was easy and the delicious food came quickly. Everyone had too much and took leftovers to go. Absolutely delicious. My senior parents loved it, my kiddos loved it and I could eat there daily! read more

Food is not great, place gives off prejudice vibes. Service is slow and server was not great .

Ordered two dinners for Take Away. The young man who took our order and from whom I picked up the order was excellent -- courteous, professional, obviously well-trained in customer service. The timing was ideal. The food was hot and generally excellent. Overall experience was excellent. We've dined in several times with equally exemplary results. Our take away experience, overall, has been outstanding. I would recommend this fine restaurant highly, and to anyone, relatives and friends alike, and have done so repeatedly in the past. Joel K / Milwaukee Resident read more

I would've given this place 3.5 stars up until my most recent visit this past weekend. I literally would give this place 1 star for my food experience! The inconsistency was absolutely dreadful and put a damper on my evening. I've ordered their NY Strip fajitas *several* times and they're always solid; the meat tastes good quality and the dish has some semblance of flavor. This most recent time I visited Cafe Corazon my fajitas were bland af, mushy, hardly any steak. What happened?! Did I come on an off day? My server was very sweet but also not as good as previous experiences. Their chips and salsa were never their strong point in my opinion - but they were solid and doable. I honestly will not come here to eat again. So why did I give them 3 stars and not 1? Because they make some of the best margaritas I've tried at a restaurant. They are not sickly sweet or fluorescent and fake tasting. The jalapeno margarita is literally phenomenal and also they are not skimping on the tequila like many other Mexican joints. After the terrible experience I had with the flavorless, skimpy, mushy fajitas, I will only come back to the bar for their delicious margaritas, and get food elsewhere. read more

Hmmm.... not quite 5 stars food-wise but it's a high 4 for the combo of food, service, and ambiance. Nachos with asada (steak) were amazing, but we couldn't finish it because there were too many beans. Tostadas were delicious (I asked for extra lettuce) - I got asada & chorizo. My friend got the wet burrito which looked so impressive he had to salute it; however he didn't finish it because it was also full of beans. read more

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Sunday Funday Brunch at Cafe Corazon!! I stopped through on a rainy Sunday morning at the Bayview location. From the outside it looks small but once inside it is quite roomy with a decent size bar. To start off with a friend and myself had the Bourbon Palmer (sport tea, Jim bean and lemonade) and Tres Tequila (3-2oz shots of 3 different tequila variations). For substance we choose to get the Red Chilaquiles (fried strips of corn tortillas with 2 eggs and carnitas. My friend had the Huevos Divorciade (2 eggs served any style with rice and beans. The drinks were ok but the good food made up for them. Portions were of nice size . The Red Chilaqulies were delicious and the carnitas melted in your mouth. The eggs were scrambled perfectly along with the corn tortillas. The meal was very flavorful and definitely would order again. The Huevos was delicious as well. Nice size portion. All in all I had a great experience and the drinks were decent but the food was delicious and definitely would recommend. Cash and credit are accepted, some times parking can be a headache because of location but it's worth the wait. read more

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I've been to Café Corazon a handful of times. It's a nice place to get Mexican-style food in Bay View when you're not feeling Guanajuato for whatever reason. I was there recently on a Saturday afternoon. My friend and I ordered margaritas; somehow she got hers right away and I had to wait for an eternity (okay, maybe 5 minutes) for mine. Once I drank the margarita I was over it, though. Every previous time I had been here I'd ordered a burrito and been severely disappointed. This motivated me to try the taco plate (3 tacos, rice, beans) with different meats: chorizo, beef, and pork pibil. Also asked for chips & salsa which I think are supposed to be automatic, but we hadn't gotten them yet, so I asked. After 10 minutes or so realized we still hadn't gotten our chips & salsa, so asked again; the bartender's reaction made it clear that he had forgotten (again?). We did finally get them, but only a couple minutes before our food which for me kind of defeats the point. That said, the chips & salsa were pretty good and I was pleasantly surprised by the tacos; chorizo was my favorite. The black beans and rice weren't anything special so I doused them in one of the salsas to make them more interesting. If I were just rating the food for this visit I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5, but between the poor service and the past experiences I'm knocking it down to 3. I'll still try it from time to time and update this if things change. read more

The other night, I had a craving to try some good quality enchiladas from a local restaurant. I posted on Milwaukee Foodie for suggestions; while looking at the feedback, I noticed Dominic the food reviewer post about trying Cafe Corazon--I saw his picture of the wet burrito he ordered. It looked like a giant enchilada, and I was sold that this was the place to try. I really appreciate that they have meat and vegan options available to choose from! I decided to go with the mechada (pulled beef) and a combination of black & refried pinto beans in the burrito. I also ordered a side of their chips and salsa, with guacamole. The chips are homemade, with a subtle seasoning, and the order came with two small containers of their guac, and a red (mild) & green (spicy) salsa. The burrito was especially tasty dipped in the guacamole/salsa. You can conveniently order your meal before the restaurant opens if preferred, and pick up at around 12:30 at the earliest. The only reason I took a star off is because I didn't see any lunch specials, and that would have been a plus! However, the prices are reasonable--$12 for the wet burrito, and a little more pricy at $8.50 for the chips, salsa, and guacamole. There was also no beans & rice on the side, but they are in the burrito. read more

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This was my second visit and it had its highs and lows. The chip, salsa, guac basket was really good and came with a blazin' hot green sauce in a bottle. I ordered the $8 lunch plate, asada. The portions are beyond plentiful and it's a darn good price but the asada was dry and sort of reminded me of yesterday's pot roast. The beans and rice were fine, though. On my first visit, I had a really yummy chicken fajita omelet. Maybe the brunch outshines the rest of the menu. I'm really not sure what will happen next time but I do want to visit again. The atmosphere is relaxing and eclectically decorated and the people are friendly. read more

Bottom line: I'm honestly obsessed with this place. Really tho! I loved to mix up what I order at restaurants, but I've never ventured outside of the vegan taco plate here. They soy chorizo tacos are delicious and I love the vinaigrette this plate comes with too. My husband loves the carne asada taco plate and you can't go wrong with the baby sized burrito either. The drinks after also delicious. My personal favorite is the Thai basil Marg but a lot of the others are really good too. There are times when the service there isn't amazing because it can get really busy there but I think it's gotten better as they get used to their Bay view space. read more

I'm loving the Bayview location of Cafe Corazon. You could say it's stolen mi corazón. Ok, ok, enough bad attempts at humor. This place has a great atmosphere and sleek decor. Compared to the Riverwest location, it's more chic, though the Riverwest is endearing in its own manner. The food is just as good as the other location. Service is great, and there's so much more space here. I'll be back! read more

I'm so glad this place is still going strong amid the COVID shutdowns! Easy order and pay over the phone and safe pick up! Plus, the food and drink are still delicious. Can't wait to go back to dine in again one day!! I highly recommend the "soup." read more

This is a solid little Mexican spot in Bay View. Been here twice, and so far the staff was prompt and attentive, food came out quickly, and was really good. The prices are also right for what you get, although the guacamole is a little on the pricey side (however it's really delicious!). I cannot do 5 stars as I wasn't blown away, but don't let that stop you from visiting! Good combination of tasty food, good prices, and most importantly friendly staff. read more

Dined here with 2 friends and was impressed with the restaurant's efforts toward social distancing and other COVID-related precautions. Service was friendly, although we did have to go looking for our bill eventually, as it was not brought to us. The Wet Burrito was too large to finish and half of it was taken home. My carnitas burrito was good, but I would have liked it to be served with something on the side, like rice. The very small pile of seasoned greens that did come with it was tasty, but again - very small. My Corazon Punch was very good and I would order it again. All in all, a positive experience. read more

Bay View has another trendy hipster mexican-style food hangout and it's called Cafe Corazon. I've never been to the other location, so I can't speak to the similarities. We stepped in the door at 6:45 PM on a Wednesday and it was hopping! In what has become very common in Milwaukee, you step into what looks like a bar. The room is a bunch of people sitting, standing, and mingling around a room-long bar drinking and socializing. Make your way past the Bay View crowd (40-some guys in skinny jeans and young girls with librarian eyeglasses and tattoos) and you find the hostess. We were given the option of a 20-minute wait for outdoor seating or indoor seating immediately. We elected the indoor seating. The indoor seating area is on the opposite of the rear wall from the bar room we entered into. It's jam packed with small tables and people. Noisy, too! Our waiter, who was never to the restaurant, greeted us quickly and offered drinks. He checked back a bit later and seemed surprised that we hadn't received our drinks. He went about retrieving them right away. I had a strawberry margarita that was so-so! $8 for a medium size glass that was 3/4 full of ice. The flavor was not top notch, either. Chips and salsa were tasty! Definately try the guacamole, one of the best I've had from a restaurant. $3 gets you a tiny ramekin of it. We both tried the taco truck taco plate, mine with ground beef and my wife's with steak. Food came very quick! Tacos were really good, rice and beans not so much! They were just blah!! Strange, but I guess normal for Bay View was the dress of the staff. It was a weird mix of 90's hip hop and up north farmer garb. Our server was a skinny jeans guy with a tiny tshirt. His trainer was wearing denim overall shorts with a bandanna and purple/green lensed sunglasses. The guy that delivered our food, a Run DMC type hat with track pants and a baggy tshirt. Bus boy - Hawaiian shorts and a tank top. Just odd for a restaurant!! We enjoyed the food...and the people watching! We'll probably stop back soon. read more

I've heard good things about Café Corazon so I was looking forward to checking it out. 4-5 stars for the food, and sadly 2 stars for the service. When we came in, the restaurant was almost empty as it was between dinner and lunch. The food was delicious - we tried the salmon burrito and the enchiladas with mechada (pulled beef). The chips and salsa were great. However, when eating spicy food...it's expected patrons would be drinking a fair amount of water. We each had a separate beverage, but our server almost ignored us after our food was dropped off. At one point we finally needed to flag them down to ask for a refill on water. When they returned and filled one glass, they disappeared almost immediately, leaving the other three glasses empty. I would return for the food and hope for a better experience service-wise, but it was definitely disappointing. read more

Just ordered lunch from here! It was so delicious! The enchiladas with the soy chorizo were fantastic! Really nice flavor and cooked perfectly. The chips and guac tasted great too. I love the vegan options and the lady working there today was very nice! read more

Cafe Corazon is always one of my favorites for food, drink and atmosphere. I sincerely appreciated my last dining experience. They have implemented safety measures for indoor dining. I have been apprehensive about going back out in the world. Cafe Corazon did a fantastic job, and I highly recommend if you are looking for a safe place to dine. read more

Appreciate their hard work during this coronavirus fiasco. Chose to do takeout to give them maximum monetary intake from our order. Food was all in a bag waiting for us at the right time. Miss their margaritas but will settle for enjoying their amazing burritos at home. read more

This tends to be a brunch place of choice for the wife and I. We appreciate the service, the portions, and the quality of the food. I can't say that I've ever had anything less than a great meal here. To find out it's all priced reasonably? Bonus! Taco Tuesdays here are a treat. Again, quick service, friendly people, and no delays when ordering a second (or third) helping of their tacos. Their staff is also quite knowledgeable when it comes to their ingredients. While we don't have any dietary concerns, we've heard the staff assist people that do. They do so carefully, take time to understand what's being said, and do their best to accomodate. I ding one star because there seems to be a trend in this location for the loudest, most obnoxious patrons to gather on Sunday mornings and LOUDLY discuss their sexual exploits or how hammered they got the night before. read more

This is is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee! Service is incredible and quick, even when there is a wait. I've tried most things on the menu and my favs are the endsalada with carne asada and the wet burrito with pibol. The margaritas are AMAZING - light and fresh and served in a jar instead of a pitcher which is fun and helpful because the ice does not water down the drink. Shout out to Elijah, Paola, Jason and the whole Café Corazon staff for always being friendly and attentive! This is a must visit place. read more

Very disappointed. I had heard many great things about this place and was excited to try it. This is not authentic Mexican food. They had several vegan options, which was exciting! I order a vegan burrito. It was bland, and honestly I did not enjoy their vegetable selection. Who adds broccoli to a burrito?? They do! I ordered a sangria, and sent it back. It tasted like cheap wine. The green and red salsa were pretty good. read more

Came here on a Saturday night. Seemed busy, but was seated promptly. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the chips and salsa with guacamole. The guac taste amazing. The salsa is also excellent. I got the Best Burrito. I can't recall the exact ingredients but I can say it was awesome. The old fashion was also great. I was pretty beat before I even arrived here, cutting 10 lbs in a day can do that. So I know even with being tired and somewhat grumpy, I really enjoyed the place. It was recommended by a local and I'm glad I chose this place. Will try to come again next time I'm in town. read more

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Drove out to check this particular location out while I was in town but I was never seated. The couple in front of me was seated promptly with no problem. My fiancé and I were told there may be a 10 minute wait so we waited. 15 minutes in a group of 3 (who came in after us) were seated. I didn't think much of it because of how tables are in this restaurant but at minute 20 already about to walk out another couple walked in and was promptly seated. Our buzzer never went off, we were visible to the host and he never said a word. No apology or anything. Needless to say we left and I will NOT be returning. I was never welcomed either. I've been to the other location several times and never had a thing bad to say but this location is definitely different. read more

Food is phenomenal, atmosphere is wonderful, and the staff is absolutely terrific! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

This place is excellent! In terms of food quality/flavor, food options, vibe, service, pricing, and efficiency. I went there for vegan food/brunch and was happily surprised by all of my options. They have an entire vegan menu, as well as options for everyone with all diet styles (most items were gluten free or could be made that way). The server was conscious of anyone having food allergies or dietary choices too. We were greeted super kindly at the door, and the people working seemed to be enjoying their time very much (it was busy!). Service was so friendly as well, from our sweet server Anastajia. We had waters and chips and some very spicy green salsa, delicious; with some jalapeno margaritas to drink. Really great margaritas, thank you to that bartender! I had vegan chilaquiles. VEGAN CHILAQUILES! Not regular chilaquiles with no eggs and no cheese and no meat, leaving you with saucy chips, this is a real menu option (impressive). They came with a red sauce (you could pick green), and soy chorizo and tofu. All of that was delectable, the black beans were slightly sweet and so yummy, thank you to the chef. All of the staff was being attentive to us; the kind boy who brought our food and more chips, our server, bartenders who would check on our drinks, or even other servers. I thought this was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to eat in a cool and vibrant environment! Thank you for the good time Corazon! We will be back happily and soon! read more

I returned to Cafe Corazon to try their Thursday special, $1 off vegan entrees. I ordered the vegan best burrito and my dinner companion ordered a regular steak burrito. We also had a basket of chips and salsa. The chips, salsa and guacamole always taste amazing! I would go to eat chips and salsa and drink a margarita any day. Our entrees arrived and the vegan burrito was fantastic! The soy chorizo has a delightful spicy kick to it that keeps you wanting more. I also enjoy the combination of vegetables inside. The red and green enchilada sauce on top is to die for. My dinner companion also thoroughly enjoyed their steak burrito. This place is the best! Can't wait to go back! read more

Love Corazon for its tasty food and lovely servers. Drinks are always top notch and they offer both a festive and safe atmosphere which is hard to find right now. I'd recommend Corazon to anyone looking for approachable, yet authentic Mexican cuisine and a good time on a patio. Tip the wait staff and bartenders well, they deserve it! read more

Terrible service,portions were very small, the pork was very dry. It was very pricey for terrible food.

First time coming here. A M A Z I N G!! Everything from the drinks to the salad to the meal was perfection. The vegan and vegetarian menus are so refreshing. You're not just limited to 1 or 2 things. This is definitely my new favorite place to get Mexican. A must try. read more

Made my first visit here tonight. I had the Chicken wet burrito with red sauce, (2) $2 chicken tacos and an order of the nachos - all really good. Especially the nachos. For the life of me, I don't know why I didn't try a margarita. Every one that I saw leave the bar looked outstanding, maybe for the next trip. The service was prompt and friendly even with the place being packed. I'd definitely go back again, looking forward to the next trip. read more

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Corazon in Bay View is probably one of my favorite stops to bring friends or family when they swing into my 'hood to hang out. The vibe is super fun and chill with consistent service and I'm a sucker for a margarita made with the good stuff (real lime!) Second favorite drink is their Paloma. I've tried a handful of dishes but the wet burrito is probably my favorite. It's pretty gigantic but if you pop in over lunch, they have a smaller portion size available. read more