Bay View is a fun area of south Milwaukee. Funky shops and offbeat scenes always make it interesting. Café Corazón was opened by George and Wendy Mireles in 2009 in Riverwest and is in Bay View. A colorful interior with many religious artifacts, it is down home. Order a cerveza with chips and tasty salsas. They are known for their mole so be prepared for excellent taste. Their menu, while not expansive has good selections and vegetarians will not be unhappy. We ordered the Vegan Mushroom Ragout which was very good. The Taco Truck Dinner and Tostada Plate were great. The service was attentive. Overall, a good visit. This is on our return list. read more

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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Ive been hearing a lot about this place so I decided to check it out OH BOY. When you walk in you get this old homie, laid vibe its not bad. The service was on point the workers and waitress payed attention to my every need. Now this is when it took a sharp left turn, the menu looks good but the food don't taste good. I made the mistake of taking a picture of the salmon sandwich like it was all good before tasting it NO NO. The sandwich was pretty horrible, so asked the waitress could try something else and got the nachos. It's no way you mess up nachos and guess what THEY DID SMH. The only decent thing was the drink and that was average at best, so I'm sitting there with disgusted look on my face. The manger can me by and asked if everything was ok, i sad nope I'm just not feeling this food. BTW the manger and waitress had amazing service and there were very nice to me. He gave me a 15 gift for next nice gesture, but i wont be using it. I liked the service but the is not valid , i cant recommend this place for food but drinks and nice atmosphere maybe. PS how can you mess up nachos smh. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Just as good as I remember it!!! This Cafe Corazón has more room than the original one in Riverwest. I love it!!! More room also means less of a wait time! The brunch tostada with soyrizo is my all time favorite!! It might be one of my all time favorite brunches, maaaybe! It's that good! Second favorite brunch item is the wet burrito with steak. YUMMMY 10/10! The service is always on point. One weird quirk about our most recent visit: our server asked if we wanted chips and salsa. We found out that they were complimentary. NO NEED TO ASK CUSTOMERS if they want COMPLIMENTARY chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. You're so good, Cafe Corazón! read more

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

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Went out for lunch today, needing something different and stopped by the Bayview location. The bar tender was very friendly and helpful and took my to go order. The food tasted (tacos yes simple faire) even better than the picture. I got one each pork, chicken and ground beef. The pork was out of this world good and the other proteins as the bar tender referred to my selection as were not salty. They were not over seasoned. Excellent! A five read more

Cafe Corazon - Tacos to go - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A small group of friends and I arrived today at Cafe Corazon for brunch. We were told the wait would be around 15-20 minutes, and we ended up waiting for about 30-40 minutes for our table to become available. Right away, we ordered chips, guac, and salsa. The salsa is a little better than your average Mexican restaurant and I would say the guac is about as standard as any other restaurant I've been to. The restaurant was fairly full, but not too busy. Our food took 45 minutes from the time we ordered, until it arrived. In the meantime, we enjoyed the pineapple jalapeno margaritas. I ordered the Empanadas Carnitas, I was expecting there to be more than just pork in there, but it tasted fine. My friends ordered the burritos, which are very large. They all thought they were good. All in all, it is a nice restaurant, but we were all left with a sour taste in our mouths from the long wait for seats, and for our food to come. I'm not in a hurry to go back. read more

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I really enjoyed my lunch here today. The staff/servers were very friendly and helpful. The house margaritas were awesome, and the food excellent. What stood out to me was the vibe inside. Very colorful and decorated appropriately. When my friends "wet burrito" was delivered I could only say...Wow. It was huge. Even the free chips and two salsa's were great. Beware of the green salsa if you're not into serious heat. I liked this place and will recommend and return. read more

Cafe Corazon - Chorizo enchiladas; house margarita. Wet Burrito in background. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

First time here. Loved it! Came with my wife and kids ages 11 and 15. We checked in and had about a 20 minute wait for a table outside. You do need to know that there server set up is different. Not bad, just different. Once we got the text that our table was ready we came in and they explained how their unique set up works. We came in and ordered drinks and chips at the bar, and they gave us a glass with a pen and a menu list from which to choose our food. Once at the table they brought out chips and salsa/guacamole. Ridiculously Yummy!!! Our drinks also came out. Kids had soda and my wife had a Corazon Margarita and I had the Mezcal Margarita. My wife loved hers, but mine was soooooo good. Get it! We settled on our food abd filled out the sheet with our order. We had a number of people that seemed to be assigned to our table, but they do not have a "server" system. You order initial drinks and chips at the bar, then you fill out your order and they collect it. They do check on you, but it is a different system. It is fine. Now for the food I had the green pepper stuffed with Carnitas and lots of sauce and spice. Came with refried beans ( really really really good. Cilantro nice touch). The pepper and pork were excellent as was the rice. My wife had the three tacos (shrimp/pork/steak) and loved it. My 11 year old had the steak fajitas and I can honestly say that steak was the best bite on the table, and it was a talented table. My other daughter had a pork burrito and loved it. This place has an odd server experience, and you may be confused. But you will get it, and then you get to eat and drink and it is awesome. Go. Here. read more

I haven't ever dined in here and have only gotten taken out. My experiences have only been positive with carry out. I ordered the burrito naked (without a tortilla). It's basically all of the delicious filling in the actual burrito, which let's be honest, is truly the best part. I always get the chorizo because it is so incredibly flavorful, and it really makes the dish. For carry out, this naked burrito comes in a square styrofoam container. I think this could be two meals if you are trying to portion control. I've definitely inhaled this in one sitting multiple times. What I like most about Care corazon is it's vegetarian options. While I am not vegetarian, I do appreciate good vegetarian food because I don't like eating meat all of the time. I cannot wait to try their breakfast/brunch options when I have the time to stop in! read more

Yummy! I had a spicy margarita and the shrimp fajita. Super delicious and a great price! read more

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Came with a friend last night - had a taste for margaritas and they were on point! The jalapeño margarita tasted like the house margarita but that wasn't a bad thing. I had a naked shrimp burrito and my friend had a regular burrito. Both delicious. Covid protocols were great! Support this cool/hip/fun/lovely place. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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If you want to get a clear impression that COVID precautions are in place, this may be your spot. Management has done an outstanding job with developing a set of restrictions that provide a strong sense that they've been seriously considered. You walk in to have the bartender mumble directions about drink orders while pointing to some drink menus. If you're fine with water, he's clearly done with you, and passes you along to someone else who gives you a glass, pen, napkins, and an order sheet. With a gesture and another rapid fire mumble, you're off to find your own table. The food was okay, but not great. Guacamole was bland and maybe canned. Red salsa was also bland. Seafood trio burrito was dry beyond belief. Still, I left a 30% COVID tip believing they just need a hand. But I'll likely wait 6 months before returning. read more

The minute we walked in it was a nice little hidden gem. Love the interior but love the food. Very fresh! Service was spectacular n warm hearted! I love the fish tacos, salmon taco the sauce is delicious!! read more

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I love this restaurant. They offer black beans as a choice. Very good food. Got the chicken enchiladas. They were yummy. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delicious! I mean delicioso!! Thank you for good service and excellent flavor The salmon burrito is excellent! And the fresh chips and salsa, of course. read more

I really don't get the hype. Every time I go to Cafe Corazon I'm disappointed. The food is bland. Customer service is less than stellar. Carry out orders often have mistakes that aren't realized until I get home. Food is ridiculously overpriced for the quality and quantity. This is another example of something that's popular simply because it's popular. #WereTrendySoWeTreatOurCustomersPoorly Today I got their salmon tacos. They're supposed to come with a chipotle aioli which was fully overlooked today. The tacos consisted of grilled salmon that tasted and smelled fishy, lettuce, tomatoes and radish. They forgot the aioli and they didn't provide any salsa for the tacos. Super boring and bland. Thankfully, I found some salsa in my fridge from an actual legit Mexican restaurant. That salsa was the only flavorful item on my plate. A proper Mexican restaurant will always send you home with some delicious salsa for your tacos. Prices here are just absolutely whack. I got two of the smallest, bland and fishy tacos with a small portion of rice and beans for $14. #Bro?! #C'Mon?! #ImStillHungry I will say that they do have some great vegetarian and vegan options on their menu. That's cool for sure. read more

Cafe Corazon - Avocado salad, shrimp added. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great atmosphere and food! The guacamole is freshly made and well seasoned. Shrimp tacos are simple but with some of the spicy green salsa they really came to life. The wet burrito with steak was a taste extravaganza ! The house 'Mejor' margarita with premium tequila was not too sweat with just enough sour. Our server was super friendly and attentive. This was my first visit and will defiantly not be my last! read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food is very bland, and the seasoning salt they added to their tortilla chips really serves no purpose. It gives it no added flavor. The only thing that was good about this place is the green hot sauce. I'm not a fan of canned refried beans. The carnitas were mediocre, again I feel the good is bland. I have seen a lot of people like the food, but this is my opinion and I won't be going back. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Was actually trying to find other area restaurants and noticed the heart sign and was drawn to turn around and stop to check the place out. I'm glad that I did! Really cool "hip" Mexican vibe. Guacamole was really good along with their salsa verde. I also sampled their mole sauce and these we're definitely highlights. I ordered shrimp fajitas. Cooked perfectly and were delicious; however, I'm thinking the shrimp were frozen; but, I'd still recommend them. The red salsa and the black beans had a sweeter taste that I didn't like. Also worth mentioning is the service. Lot's of teamwork here and I credit the manager, Ashley, who was engaged to make certain everyone was taken care of. I left my contact information with her. I hope she can source a green 2X tee shirt for me with your logo on it. read more

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The food here is always amazing I keep going back. The people are fantastic and so friendly. The walls are a maximalists dreams it was like stepping into a whole different world. read more

Best vegan tacos. The vegan chorizo was amazing. The mushroom tacos amazing. Nice flavor. Nice heat. This will now be my go to whenever I crave tacos. read more

Cafe Corazon - Vegan Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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They cleaned up the old Club Carnival, fits perfectly in with the new Bay View. I thought this location was just 3 stars A-Okay. They've done some nice things with the space. My eye was scanning the menu for something mole, anything mole! But I guess only Mondays are Mole Mondays, holy mole! I want mole errday! (And can get many of them elsewhere, everyday). In lieu of being there not on a Monday, I had the chicken enchiladas. They were okay. I heard the fish tacos were great. Service was really good all night, and I do like the craft beer and drink menu. I'll be back. Most likely on a MondayMondayMonday, not on a FridayFridayFriday. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Normally we LOVE this place. Their food is excellent. I ordered their vegan burrito without broccoli. Instead of telling us that it couldn't be ordered that way they just said okay . When I get it filled with broccoli that I can't eat we called and we're then told it can't be ordered that way. I would have ordered something different from the start. read more

Went here twice and would again - enjoy the funky atmosphere, polite staff, good and reasonable food. Will definitely return!

Ordered the mushroom quesadilla for a quick and simple lunch. It was awesome - loved the corn in it. Friendly people and awesome looking menu. Can't wait to try more items! read more

Mexican food in Milwaukee is completely underrated. I seem to find myself out here every few months, but I gotta say of the few spots we've hit we have yet to leave Milwaukee without having some pretty good Mexican food. Whether it's burritos, tacos, fajitas you crave, Cafe Corazon is just another one to add to the list that's doing it right. We dropped by Cafe Corazon this past Sunday afternoon. The weather was nice out, so their patio was open. Blues skies, check... green grass, check... bright red tables, check... safe to say summer is officially here? I think so! After browsing the menu quickly, I ended up going for their regular burrito with their pork pibil (slow roasted pork essentially... not sure what makes it different from carnitas, but it was just as juicy and tender). Burrito is wrapped in a large flour tortilla and filled with rice, cheese, avocado, crema, choice of black or pinto beans, and choice of meat all for $9. Good size and barely finished it off. Also had a side of chips and salsa to share for the table. Their avocado crema sauce is tasty but spicy (use caution) and the pico de gallo was nice and fresh. For refreshments, started off Sunday funday with michelada ~ modelo on draft mixed with tobassco, tomato juice, lime juice, & salted rim. A bit watered down IMO, would just go for the straight Modelo on draft for $4 (which I ended up doing for round two). Overall great spot for Sunday late lunch and enjoying their patio for the awesome weather. Forgot to snap pics of the back of the menu, but plenty of vegan options as well. Lastly coming from Chicago, gotta love that less than 3% tax in Wisconsin. Unreal. 'Til next time, cheers! 144/365 read more

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So this is a popular spot to eat good mexican food with some fresh ingredients and care put into making both the corazon and wet burritos. They are of good portion and around 10$ a piece. The Corazon burrito that I had was with fresh tasty black beans that mixed well with the steak and avocado and lettuce/tomato. I was pretty impressed by the flavor and they have a spicy sauce that was pretty good to put in the burrito for an extra kick which is always needed. Unfortunately, both times I've come here, there has always been a wait whether its when we're ready to order and the server has IGNORED US or maybe FORGOT THEY HAD OUR TABLE. There has also been a wait for food with the food not coming out until after 30+ minutes of waiting which they didn't tell us about the hold up and finally while we starting eating they told us that one cook didn't show up and they were understaffed in the kitchen and I appreciate them explaining it but its a little too late. For those two instances in two times going there, it's hard for me to go back and feel confident they wouldn't make me wait a third time. read more

Cafe Corazon - Very Fresh- Corazon Burrito (bottom) Wet Burrito- Good (top) - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food was tasty, not like other Mexican restaurants. The beef was flavorful & the veggie taco was fresh - and a great surprise. The jalapeño margarita & basil Thai margarita were very refreshing. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Cafe Corazon - Three tacos with beans & rice - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

not authentic but sooooo good. the wet burrito is my favorite and the horchata is surprisingly good too! I come here with friends often bc it's a really chill place to sit and catch up. service is always great and ive never had issues here. drinks are good but not strong read more

Perfect place to go for an affordable date. Sat outside with my boyfriend on a Friday evening and it was perfect. The trees and scenery are very nice and the service is quick and wonderful. It's nothing too fancy but the food is delicious. I highly recommend !! read more

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

Went here for a quick bite and was not disappointed! I got a chicken quesadilla and it was packed with meat and flavor. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! The service was fast and friendly. The seating layout is a little crammed, but it works given the casual vibe of the restaurant. You will also get a lot of fun artwork to look at. Would highly recommend! read more

I have eaten at Cafe Corazon several times, but today was the first time I went there since I made the switch to a meat-free diet. This place is one of the few Mexican restaurants in the area with the sizable vegetarian/vegan menu, so I was excited to give it a try. Cafe Corazon has always been "Good, Not Great" for me. They are not authentic Mexican, but they are not trying to be. They definitely have some interesting flavors, but I typically find their food (notably the protein) to be a bit dry. Tonight I ordered the vegan enchiladas, one with soy chorizo and one with veggies. The soy chorizo was VERY good. I was surprised how much I liked it. Good flavor, good texture, and not too dry. The veggies were not as good. They were just barely cooked, leaning more to the raw end, and for me, that just didn't work well in an enchilada. The flavor was fine, but I definitely wish that I had just ordered 2 soy chorizos. As a repeat customer, these small issues are not enough to keep me away from Cafe Corazon. I always enjoy my time there and they have done a particularly good job with their take out/Covid safety procedures. I'm happy to have this business here in Bayview! read more

Consistently delicious food, great special's, staff always friendly and accommodating, vibe is always upbeat and fun. Portions are generous, ingredients fresh, this is our go to place in Bay View. read more

Good food and cocktails. Picture is Margherita Sunrise and it was tasty! Tried a sampling of tacos and they were all delicious. read more

Cafe Corazon - Sunrise Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Finding good pibil is rare, and certainly worth trying in the wet burrito. I still wish they could improve the order timing and food temp consistency read more

I will always go out of my way to try another Taco Tuesday deal. Luckily, being able to walk to Cafe Corazon makes the value that much sweeter. Wife and I went for their Tuesday special and were not disappointed. The decor is nice and... eclectic, like a lot of spots on KK (if you're a fan of the Virgin Mary, this is your new favorite restaurant). We had a corner booth and were served very quickly. The house margaritas were great and will be a huge draw for me during happy hour from now on, and the chips and salsa are great too. The house chips are really nicely seasoned, the red salsa is their good family-friendly dip while the green is some seriously hot stuff (big fan of both). The tacos were FANTASTIC. I already can't wait to go again. They're a bit small, so 4 per person was a solid number for us. Be sure to try the pork pibil, carnitas and asada. The chorizo is great but I can't recommend it to everyone just because it can be a bit oily. They all come with similar topping loadouts: onion, cilantro, radish, queso fresco etc. The pickled onions were a great touch. There's a large menu with plenty to try, and with how great the tacos were, we have a lot of reason to explore their other offerings on non Taco Tuesdays, too. Bottom line: the food is good, service is good, great value with happy hour, can't complain about anything and am very excited to have a new regular place in Bay View read more

Cafe Corazon - Carne asada and mechada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Taco Tuesday Update: The soy chorizo tacos did not disappoint, the flavor was FANTASTIC!! My absolute favorite is the Mechada and 2nd would be soy chorizo. The black beans are vegan and amazing :D I would eat them every day if I could. Techate Light is my new favorite beer, it's light yet flavorful. I prefer it to Corona Light. LOVE LOVE LOVE Café Corazon!!! read more

Cafe Corazon - It's Taco Tuesday! - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I can't say enough about our experience today at Cafe Corazon. Eli and Skyler took amazing care of us and our complex order (lots of subs and add ons) and made us laugh and smile with their compassion and candor. The food here was incredible, as always. Just what I needed after a tough and depressing week at home. For those concerned with safety and sanitation, THEY HAVE IT COVERED. They are taking every precaution and the carry out experience was safe, efficient and couldn't have been better. They have safe spaces taped off on the floor, and they go out of their way to make sure their staff and patrons are protected. I love this place and I hope you do too. If you were a fan in good times, PLEASE support the staff through carry out or delivery. If you've never been her before, PLEASE try something from their amazing menu. You will not be disappointed, no matter what you get. My fave- pork pibil tacos which come with fresh radish, cilantro and pickled onions. The cherry on top... Best fresh squeezed lime margaritas in town, HANDS DOWN, and available for takeout!! The staff at corazon are shinning stars deserve the support of the community, and they are ready to do everything they can to make your night as enjoyable as it can be. Hopefully we can all give them a big cheers with some bomb ass margs when this is all over! Stay safe all! read more

Cafe Corazon - Taco truck plates: carne asada and pork pi I'll House Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

i brought my mexican boyfriend here, and althought we both agreed it is gentrified mexican food, it tastes very good nonetheless, and the service was good as well! the complementary chips were yummy, and i loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. there was a lot of sick catholic decorations and vibrant colors. we had tres leches cake for our dessert and i really liked it read more

Cafe Corazon - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We just visited for the first time in a while, and really appreciate that Corazon is special, and has things to offer that are not "the usual" Mexican fare. Everything they make is carefully prepared, and we decided to try something new, the VEGAN BEST BURRITO, which has soy chorizo and sautéed vegetables. What an amazing collection of flavors and textures! Corazón has more filling options that any place I know of, and it is especially appreciated by vegetarians and vegans, though their other fillings are also superb. Also had a very reasonably priced and yummy Margarita. You will be pleased! read more

Cafe Corazon - This VEGAN BEST BURRITO is so delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin