We stopped here on a Sunday night. It was pretty busy but we were seated right away. I ordered a strawberry banana margarita and that was delicious! I ended up getting a second! For our entrees, I got the taco truck dinner with pork pivil as my meat of choice. The meat was juicy, tender and had lots of flavor! The pinto beans had a nice smoky flavor. My boyfriend got the queso chimichanga. It didn't come with rice and beans, as they are inside the chimichanga. We both agreed, the queso was a nice addition to the chimichanga. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

Café Corazón - Pork pibil TACO TRUCK DINNER - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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YUM! Cafe Corazon has mastered the large portions and perfectly seasoned food. Our three tacos for the taco truck dinner ($14) were chicken, chorizo and carnitas with the chorizo standing out amongst the three with better seasoning. The guacamole had a strong citrus flavor which I am a fan of and the salsa was complimentary! I would HIGHLY recommend the best burrito ($15) as they did not skimp on any ingredient, especially the flavorful pork pibil. My only qualm was that the rice was undercooked and slightly crunchy, but otherwise an affordable and tasty restaurant for a date night. The staff were friendly, service was fast (less than 10min to receive food after ordering) and the restaurant had bright and colorful furniture and decor which were true to theme. read more

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Went here for some margaritas and a burrito, and everything was delicious. I loved sitting at the bar and service was top notch! The bartender was so helpful and her timing was perfect. The decor is so unique and cute. Love the commitment to the theme! read more

Café Corazón - Wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

November 2025: I went to Cafe Corazon in Riverwest with three family members to celebrate a birthday. Two of the family members are ADA. When we arrived, we were welcomed by staff and seated at a lovely booth at the back of the restaurant near the restroom, which was perfect. There was enough space for us all and the location was what we preferred. Very accommodating. Our waitress was wonderful and friendly! I believe her name was Selene. She provided exceptional customer service. For lunch, I ordered the avocado salad with chicken and it was amazing! Fresh, quality ingredients, filling, and I liked the seasoning on the chicken. My family ordered the steak tacos, both Mexican and American style, and the breakfast tacos on the brunch menu. We all loved our food! To end the lunch, we had their homemade Tres Leches Cake topped with toasted coconut. It tasted like it came right out of some Abuela's kitchen. It was so good! read more

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We had a great time at corazon happy hour! They have specials on food and drinks until 6 pm. The servers were very friendly and all the drinks and food were so delicious, and a generous portion for the price. read more

Stopped in here to grab a gift card and decided to grab some chips and queso and salsa. The queso was creamy and just what I hoped it would be with a little kick (but nothing crazy). The salsa was okay - not a ton of seasoning, but it was definitely fresh. The Bloody María (tequila in place of vodka) hit the spot too! I sat at the bar and was served quickly! read more

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The first time I had Cafe Corazon was in December 2011, with a friend. It was chaotic inside, but the food was great. I loved the variety of the menu, especially the vegetarian options, which are hard to come by in a lot of Mexican restaurants. In the past few years since I've moved back to Milwaukee, I've eaten at this location several times. It's about 6 blocks from my house and I still find veggie Mexican options to be rarer than I'd like. Generally the food is good, if no longer great. I wonder if their expansion and success has spread them thin over the years. Sometimes the service is good, sometimes it's like an afterthought. I've also ordered delivery from them many times and it's been generally fine, but not often great. Tonight I ordered delivery, paid extra for expedited service, and I really just wanted some good cheese and onion enchiladas. The delivery time was quick. Despite that, my food was cold. My black beans - literally cold. The cheese enchiladas - um, the cheese on top wasn't even melted. The rice had no flavor at all, like it could have literally been plain white, tepid rice. So I don't know what is going on at Cafe Corazon, but it's just not good anymore and that makes me really sad. read more

Vibes are wonderful 6 years later. Food is still good. It's still a full house. Every. Time. (Granted, it's small lol) Corazon Salad Asked for the beans and rice on the side, and the salad was super yummy with shrimp as protein. The shrimp was scrumptious, fat and juicy. Definitely will have again while on keto. Best Burrito Best of both worlds, I guess. It's not as smothered in sauce like the wet burrito, and it comes with both green and red sauces. Hubby prefers regular over wet, but tried this one, and likes best best. Stuffed Bell Pepper It's so stuffed that you can't see the bell pepper. Had to dig around to see that it did indeed have peppers. Haha. Friend says it had very good taste. To remember, Corazon salad was da bomb. read more

Café Corazón - menu 5/2025 - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here on Saturday evening for my daughter's friend's birthday dinner. We had a party of 10 and they don't take reservations. They were able to put a couple tables together to fit our whole party. Drew was our server and was very friendly. Chips and salsa were on point, almost filled up way too before my entree came out. Forgot to take pictures since we had a lot of fun with our party. I had the veggie burrito and it was delicious!! read more

Not sure what has happened to this place. I wonder if management/ownership is even involved. Over the last few years, the turnover of the staff has been significant. No one seems to be running the front of the house. The attitude from the staff is horrible. They seem to be more interested in getting done with their shift, rather than helping you have an enjoyable time. The food is still excellent, so the kitchen is all that is holding it together. When we were there, they ran out of jalapeno margaritas (at 6:30 PM), chicken and talapia. One of their 3 sites just closed. Sadly, I think the remaining two restaurants are going to be close behind. read more

I met a friend for dinner one Friday night - we got there early thankfully. This location is smaller, and we were in the small section where the bar is. The atmosphere is lively, service was attentive. I ordered the taco truck dinner, and my friend ordered the best burrito. We munched on chips and salsa, which were crispy and yummy, and I ordered the house margarita. Portions were generous- we both took to-go boxes. We enjoyed our food - good Mexican food! read more

Café Corazón - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Food was good! Just wish I had a little more guac and sour cream in my burrito but still tasted good! Cheesy dip with the chips was delicious. I think this is a solid place to eat in Bayview read more

Café Corazón - WET BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Always hits the spot. Great personable service and excellent riverwest vibe. Got the wet burrito and ate the whole thing was fantastic. Free chips is always a plus. Will definitely continue to come back. read more

Great food! Best location is Bay View. I especially enjoy when they have live music or entertainment. It really makes it all come together. Service has always been great too. read more

This is our second time eating here. We like the ambiance- it's a funky place. Chips and salsa were really good- our entrees were all good- the torta big and loaded with toppings. The enchilada dinners were filling. read more

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I'm a huge Cafe Corazon fan! Their margaritas are delicious and deceivingly strong! Great chips, great salsa - both complimentary. I've tried their tacos, taco salad, and burritos - all great flavor, especially the vegan ones! I also love their breakfast burrito! Cute vibe and great service too! read more

Chicken fajitas were super overcooked and tough. Ordered two margaritas with upgraded tequila and the second margarita definitely was not the upgraded tequila. We asked our waitress about it and she still charged us for it. Everything took forever. For 3 margaritas and chicken fajitas it was 80$. So expensive for bad food and drinks. read more

Solid Mexican spot with a cute patio (perfect for a summer day) located in a hip area of the north side of Milwaukee. I walked over here with some friends since they recently bought a home in the area and it was a perfect Sunday lunch spot for us. I ordered one of their wet burritos and it was very filling and delicious. I do have to point out that the green salsa that they have at the table is SOOO good and has a great kick to it. Some people might not be able to handle it, but I loved it so much that I asked for a few containers of it to-go. Soooo good! My Paloma cocktail was a bit watered down so that was the only negative part of coming here, but other than that - highly recommend! read more

Café Corazón - Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had been here (Brown Deer location) in the winter and enjoyed the food, so we were looking forward to this repeat visit. This time the food -- salsa, guacamole, chips, empanadas -- all were bland and lacking flavor. There was no salt and pepper or Mexican sauces on the table, either. The chorizo in my vegan burrito, on the other hand, was too spicy (and I enjoy spice) to enjoy -- I couldn't taste any other flavors. The service was fast and friendly, and the margarita was excellent. Did the chef change? I don't know the reason why our experience was so different this time, but it was very disappointing. Maybe the Riverwest location would be better. read more

Jesus Christ and really good food are what's waiting for you at this cute little spot! I had never been to this particular location, but I was not disappointed. Due to a last minute change in our dining plans, we decided to come here, but the wait was less than 30 minutes. The entrance is a little crowded with minimal waiting space, but you are welcome to wait at the bar with a drink. Once we were seated, we were initially hit with a mouthwatering smell of fajitas thanks to the table next to us. I ordered their special drink of the day, the tamarind margarita which, to be honest, was the only disappointing part of the dinner. While tasty, the tamarind flavor was very light and barely discernible to my palate. The food, however, was exactly what I wanted and remembered. Of note, the spicy salsa verde that came with the complimentary chips definitely packed a punch (and was equally flavorful) and was available in a bottle for your table! The chips were warm, well seasoned, and tasted great even on its own. The burritos were large (too large for us to finish). My husband got soy chorizo in his which he loved. I got sautéed veggies in mine covered with half and half of red and green enchilada sauce. I enjoyed the green sauce a lot more than the red (which was more smoky). I used the spicy salsa verde as a hot sauce for my burrito and it made it taste even better. I am looking forward to taking my leftovers to work tomorrow - the only reason I'm looking forward to work. We will be back! read more

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So glad we've moved to this neighborhood so we can make this a regular hang! Great vibe, yummy tacos ( and the fish tacos aren't breaded- huzzah!). Can do online service or have a waitperson- you choose. read more

Café Corazón - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I hadn't been to Cafe Corazon in years, they've made some changes since covid hit. The dining room used to be right in front of the kitchen (which was a bit cramped) but it's now in the back of the restaurant which is great. In the warmer months you can eat on the patio. During busy times with a wait, you can put your name on a list for a table and even order a drink from the hostess. I like to think of this place as "healthier" Mexican food because it's not covered with pounds of cheese and you can actually get some decent vegan protein options. I went with the enchiladas, one cheese and one soy chorizo split with red and green sauce. Very tasty, but again, not your typical tex-mex. The side of rice and beans was pretty good too. My sister got a veggie burrito and it was large enough that she saved half for later. Free chips and salsa! The service was good, we short wait and our server was friendly and offered suggestions. Great décor, there is always something to look at! read more

Everyone I know has recommended café Corazón. I finally went there and was so underwhelmed with their food. I have no idea what people see in this place. The food was bland. The guacamole tasted like it was made from preserved avocados so it had that weird citric acid tangy flavor. The only thing good was the salsa which I had to smother my food with since it had no flavor. Their bar looks like it was bigger than their kitchen. If I have to go there another time I'm sure I will load up on drinks. Maybe it'll make their food taste better. The people who worked there were very nice. read more

Stopped in for dinner on a weeknight. There was a wait but we were seated shortly after. Service was great. The burrito was tasty. read more

Café Corazón - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cafe Corazon is a solid spot for Mexican food! Food is delicious, there are plenty of options, and the drink menu is great. I also really love their salsa which is a huge plus. read more

Cute and colorful latin joint that was walking distance from my Airbnb. I commend places that make an effort to authenticity, which this place does/the meat is from the wife's family farm, and some of the produce is grown at the couple's urban garden, one of the owners is Hispanic as well. I think that stuff is important! It shows that they as a business are committed to as genuine a dining experience as possible. Food wasn't bad, margarita was pretty good, they have a breakfast menu which I'm interested to go back and try. Lots of young and hip folk inside the building/a little too turnt and loud for my liking, as the dining space for the Riverwest location is a bit small/intimate. Friendly staff! If you go on a weekend night, be comfortable with a potentially long wait, I was quoted over an hour, but was called back within 20 minutes as a table had opened up. Not too shabby! read more

Café Corazón - The Best Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee! Always met with the most welcoming employees and great service. The food speaks for itself 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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Hubby and I enjoyed and impromptu date night at Cafe Corazon. We both opted for the spicy margarita which hit the spot. And we decided to share an order of shrimp and steak fajitas, with some corn and some flour tortillas and a side of beans and rice. I LOVE getting sizzling hot fajitas at my table and these didn't disappoint. We were stuffed to say the least and it was so delish!! Joe was our server and he was very friendly while also being quite busy - thanks! Only critique, we (specifically me) got sat next to the dump bucket and that should probably be the last spot in the restaurant sat... I would have preferred any other spot in the house lol. read more

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You either Love Cafe Corazon or you don't. I have loved it and been pissed a couple of t imes over several years, but overall I love it. Good food, Good service. Good Beers, great hot tortillas chips with salsa. Good Tequila. Love the Vegetarian options and I am not even a vegetarian. So tasty!!!! The Brunch....Yes!!!! read more

Would be a better experience if the bartender would engage more. Why work in customer service if you're there just to hang out with your coworkers? read more

This is a great restaurant that has become my go to mexican food. I've had it delivered twice and eaten there once and every time the food has been top notch. All the proteins are well seasoned and cooked perfectly, the sauces are flavorful, and the portions are generous. The staff were super friendly. The bartender talked to my toddler while we waited for a table, and our waitress got down to my toddlers eye level and interacted with her a number of times. She was also extremely attentive to the table. Finally, the atmosphere is amazing. It's in a classic milwaukee house bar that is covered with colorful art and pride flags. As an lgbtqia+ family we felt really safe and welcome here. The whole place exudes warmth and welcoming. I have only two critiques: I didn't see a handicap accessible entrance. Fortunately I didn't need to use my cane or walker today but that might have presented a challenge if I had been using them. The other is the chairs have these side brackets that were about 5 inches narrower than my hips. Neither a dealbreaker but I hope they at least think about accessibility for the future. read more

Café Corazón - ENCHILADAS (GF) - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Went to the Corazon on Bradley Road today for the 1st time. I had a taco salad. It was delicious!!! It was very tasty and flavorful. I bought a queso chimichonga for my bestie. Bestie is a picky eater and hard to please. Well he loved his chimichanga! He even said it was too much meat. I told him that's not a complaint that's an oxymoron. 4 thumbs up, 2 from each of us Ill be back!! read more

Oh, Café Corazón, you have my heart! My boyfriend and I found this place on Yelp when we moved here last August . We've eaten here and have ordered take out; we haven't been disappointed yet. I absolutely love the vibe of this place. It gives me the feeling that all are welcome... Love that there is art everywhere! The food is high quality. We always fill up on the chips - crispy, thin, and addictive. The Queso is creamy goodness! I've had the enchildas, tostadas, and tacos so far. All very yummy with fresh ingredients! My boyfriend's fave is the Best Burrito. It's huge, so you better have an appetite. Margaritas are on point. The last time we were there, my boyfriend ordered a Mezcal Margarita. He loved it; too smokey for me. The bartenders always steer you in the right direction if you're not sure what you want. The staff is friendly and service is fairly quick. On a busy night they are hustling. Overall, I'm a happy customer! We are looking forward to spending many summer evenings at the cafe. Bring on the margs!!! read more

TLDR: Sautéed Veggie taco is the winner. TLDR 2: Do NOT select "chips" when ordering nachos. You'll get the toppings only. I ordered delivery from Cafe Corazón shortly before closing time on a Friday. Here's what I got: 1. Taco Box - Soy Chorizo : tasted standard, enjoyable, satisfied my protein craving, every soy chorizo I've ever had no matter what restaurant has been a little dry so if they added some water to it while cooking that could help, still met my expectations. - Herb Tofu: tasted okay, I wasn't wildly impressed the flavor wasn't memorable - Sautéed Vegetables: YES CAFE CORAZÓN!!!! This is how you do a vegetarian taco!!! The flavor was excellent!!!!! There were a few different types of veggies and I gobbled this down so fast. GREAT TACO. This is the type of taco I will be thinking about when my tummy is hungry. This is the taco I regret eating so fast because I want more. - No sauces, lime slices, lettuce, or other toppings were provided with the tacos. The vegetable taco didn't need anything but the soy chorizo and tofu taco definitely would've benefited from some lime or sauce. - Rice: had some sort of unique herbal flavor, lacking the typical Spanish tomato flavor, still tasted good. - Refried pinto beans: the flavor was subtle not overpowering, I would say the minimal amount of seasoning if any to create delicious beans - Black beans (whole): I love beans so I still liked these but I did notice they were not as flavorful as the pinto, maybe this is a good thing because you can salt it to your own taste! 2. Nachos, Soy Chorizo, 1/2 1/2 beans, Extra Green Salsa, Chips - I made a major error here while ordering. I saw special options, some said no guac no chips and another one said "chips" so I thought well yeah! I want chips!!! I want extra chips!!!! I always want chips with my nachos!!! So I clicked the chips option.... Big mistake guys. Don't do this. Turns out, it will lead to receiving a container of nacho toppings without chips. LOL - Did not receive the green salsa in my mush of toppings - mush of toppings is not terrible eaten with a spoon, would advise to not mess with the menu options so you get chips - comes with cheese whiz rather than legit cheese which is a little sad Overall assessment is that the sautéed veggie taco is so delicious I would 100% order from here again!!!! I recommend this place for that taco specifically. I would love to try the nachos ordered correctly next time, lol silly me. You live and you learn! 3 stars for now but hoping to bump my review up to 4 next time. / read more

Café Corazón - Nachos (GF) with soy chorizo and I messed up thinking I ordered extra chips but accidentally ordered ZERO CHIPS! LOL - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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beans and rice were ice cold and not very good, burrito was ok and not ice cold. I live 3 blocks from location so all should be hot when delivered. read more

Best breakfast ever! Amazing food! Lovely owner. Waffles were mind blowing! Close to the beach!

I found this place several years ago and was bummed to find out they didn't take reservations, but quickly understood why because this place is always busy. Don't come here on a weekend dinner time hungry, if you do bring a snack and wait because it's worth it. Or, instead you can come on a weeknight, preferably on a Wednesday night when they have $5 margarita and sangria special. Shh don't tell them I told you. Oh and about the food, did you see their description of their restaurant? They serve local food. Local beef and supports local farms. That is a good thing, it's environmentally friendly to support local. And you know what else ? They don't use plastic straws. This is also a good thing. It's not just a save the turtles thing, it's a save the world by doing one small thing at a time I still didn't mention the food. Their food is delish! Lots of great flavor. I've been here several times, but will highlight one visit and mention some entrees I remember! try their chips and salsa and order a side of guacamole, you may want to use a spoon to pick out the guac without breaking the chips. Don't be afraid to ask for more chips when you run out quick. but for now I will highlight their carnitas enchiladas, they're juicy and flavorful not bland , the corn was moist, not dry. Drink some sangria with that and then top it off with whipped cream topping tres leches cake. Or a red velvet cake. Or if you're allergic to cheese, you can opt for the taco truck plate and take out any shredded cheese. While you wait, look around and enjoy the wall art and trinkets. I challenge you to a eye spy. read more

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This place does not disappoint! Been driving here (45 miles) for great Mexican food for years. It's an historic piece of the neighborhood. Great food, drinks and ambience. read more

This cafe was magical! Stopped in for a cold brew, stayed for martinis, mixed drinks, lunch, and small bites. Excellent service, cute atmosphere, vibes were high. Definitely stop in when you're passing thru Guanacaste, Playa del Coco read more

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Authentic Mexican restaurant at the heart of Riverwest. You have to stop by and get one of their mega burritos, service is great, food is delicious, and ambiance is dark and artsy. read more