I recently dined at La Dama, and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with stylish décor that blends modern elegance and warm Latin culture. It's the perfect spot for a date night, birthday dinner, or even a fun girls' night out. The food was absolutely flavorful and well-seasoned. Every dish came out beautifully presented and packed with authentic taste. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The drinks were just as impressive--crafted perfectly and balanced, not too strong but definitely effective! What really stood out was the service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. They were knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. Overall, La Dama delivers on ambiance, flavor, and hospitality. I would definitely return and recommend it to anyone looking for a lively dining experience with amazing food and drinks. 5/5 Highly recommend! read more

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I had a hunch dinner was going to be good last night. But, La Dama exceeded our dining expectations in every way. As we walked into the bustling restaurant, the decor was so authentic and vibrant. Excitement for our meal grew as the table next to us was shouting expletives in how wonderful things were tasting, "it's so f-ing good, it's so f-ing good". If the expletives weren't proof enough, they offered us a pre-sampling of all items on their table to help guide our ordering of which we gladly accepted as we began our decision-making journey. Our server, Alexa, was a cultural guide to all dishes. She has a true passion for the food and a knowledge that guided each of us, based on interests and taste profiles. Even when challenged by one of more adventurous diners to "choose my entree for me", she excitedly walked us through her top menu items and all they stood to offer her. Her cultural expertise was an instant sell and boy, was she not wrong. She was dilligent, attentive and truly made our dining experience on-of-a-kind. The food spoke for itself and it shouted, "I'm f-ing good!" We did not shy away with filling the table. We started with the guacamole and chili rellano, both which were bowl-licking worthy, that as the server came early to remove the plates, my friend exclaimed "we aren't done with that!" as so we could scoop every last bit. The mains were the stars of the show. The salmon paired with a vibrant, yet mellow beet puree and it was cooked to perfection. The taco selection has meat that tasted slow cooked and tender. The lamb shank was a visually spectacular and the tastes aligned, the sauce was rich and bold. The pork pibil was falling off the bone tender and full of flavor. Not one bad bite had here and full, happy customers we were upon leaving. I would easily come back to La Dama. It was fantastic. read more

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First time trying this place and would come back again! On Wednesday they have a great deal which is 3 tacos and a beer for $20. The tacos are creative and new flavors that I really enjoyed. Staff was great and highly attentive. Great lucha decor. Seats looks like it could get packed, so always recommend putting in a reservation or calling ahead. Will be back again! read more

La dama was great! We came for Wednesday night taco night, 3 tacos on the flight, comes with a Mexican beer! The tacos were great, the veggie one a little charred, but I loved the meat ones! Great ambiance; dark wirh pretty Mexican decor. Service was great, waiter was very attentive! We got the guac as an app, and the radishes were a great addition! Did wish they gave chips and salsa, but will 100% be back! read more

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Great service! The staff was very helpful in recommendations and attentive to our table! I met a friend for dinner in a Tuesday. We enjoyed the Margarita and guacamole special. The guacamole was pretty basic, could have used more flavor. The Pork Belly appetizer was delicious. Nice and crisp pork belly and sweet corn puree. The bone marrow also good with great presentation! The tacos were average, I did not feel like anything special. The birria was tender and juicy. Overall great experience and food however on the pricer side. read more

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I've heard about this restaurant for a long time and got the pleasure of visiting here for the first time with a great group of girlfriends. The menu is quaint and purposeful and also has a hint of seasonal selections. I specifically went there for the chili relleno and boy... It did not disappoint! It's just the perfect, unique really special version of that dish that I'd never tried before. It didn't have any of the eggy breaded batter that is so characteristic of a chili relleno and made me love the dish even more. Simply roasted, a stick of Oaxaca cheese, and this gently prepared tomato-based sauce that is topped off with some perfectly seasoned black beans. Chicken makes it the perfect filling. My only regret was that I only ordered one. I've got to visit there twice again since my initial visit and each time I'm blown away by how much I love that little bite of magic. Please visit! And when you do, get the classic margarita, enjoy the chips, and save a relleno for me. read more

We keep going back to La Dama when we want an elevated yet authentic Mexican cuisine. Las night was a delight in repeat. They have added branzino to the menu and I licked my plate clean. They ran out of a new cocktail, recent added to the bar menu and I was lucky to snag the last night, and wow was it a delight. My hubby had the taco trio and it was gone within minutes. My family member( new to the restaurant) had it chicken and he couldn't stop raving about it. The 2 desserts we shared were gorgeous and delightful. Can't wait to come back. read more

La Dama - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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La Dama is a beautiful spot with a warm vibe, a great back patio, and a menu full of thoughtful flavor. We came on a Tuesday and definitely recommend it -- $5 margaritas and $5 off guac were a nice bonus and a great way to kick things off! The guacamole was super fresh with radish and tomato for a little texture - simple, clean, and well-seasoned. The margs were solid too, not too sweet at all. The real standout was the Salmon Encrustado... perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired with beet purée and hibiscus reduction that actually brought the whole dish together. Would 100% order again. The Cochinita Pibil had a beautiful presentation, but flavor-wise, it just didn't stand out. Not bad, just not memorable. I appreciated how accommodating the kitchen was with my food allergies on the Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos. The flavors were great - especially the pomegranate and chimichurri! the dish was a little too oily for my taste but tasty nonetheless-the-less. We also tried the birria tacos , which were definitely tasty -- super flavorful -- but $21 for three tacos felt hard to justify, even in a higher-end setting. Service was a highlight -- our server was incredible: friendly, attentive, and even surprised my friend with a birthday dessert Overall: La Dama delivers on experience! great staff, beautiful atmosphere, and solid food with a few standouts. On the pricier side, but worth checking out, especially if you go on a Tuesday. read more

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Had girls dinner here tonight. We were seated in the back '"patio" which had space heaters for this chilly June day. The staff were wonderful and kind! We had Alexa as our server and she made sure we had what we needed. I had the salmon encrustado and wow. I love Mexican food but let me say, this was one of the best non "typical" Mexican food I've ever had. Hibiscus reduction!? Beet puree!? Corn on salmon!? Fantastic! I enjoyed a Mexican beer with lime and salt. My friends got the taco trio and a few mixed drinks and loved them. Next time I think we will do the apps and share. Would recommend! read more

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OMG -- this place seriously blew me away. The portions were good and the flavor was next level. Everything tasted incredible! We ordered the carne asada and the chicken in mole, and both were absolutely amazing. The carne asada was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the mole sauce on the chicken was rich, complex, and honestly one of the best I've had. The real surprise though was the pork belly esquite appetizer -- wow. Smoky, savory, and perfectly balanced. It's one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. Great food, great flavors, great service (thank you Chris) and definitely a place I'd come back to again. If you like real Mexican food with bold flavor, this spot is a must try. PS: Signature drinks were on point! read more

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My three girlfriends and I went to La Dama Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Walker's Point for dinner Friday night. A reservation is definitely needed for this cute and quaint restaurant! We ordered the guacamole, which was refreshing and pretty! I loved the pomegranate seeds and fruit on top. We each order the three taco dinner, my favorite tacos were the Tampiqueno (hangar steak) and the Pastorcito (guajillo glazed pork belly). They were flavorful, well-balanced, and the meat was very good quality and tasted great. I love how everything was seasoned. The staff were very friendly, including the cooks, who you can see when you arrive and leave the restaurant. read more

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I've driven by La Dama several times and finally had a chance to stop in and try their food. I'm not sure what I pictured for the interior, but it was definitely cozy and laid out well to maximize their limited space (plus a few seats at the bar - where I sat). I didn't realize going in that the menu would be at a higher price point. I was skeptical about $8 tacos and as much as I wanted to mentally reprice them - once I ate a taco, I switched my mind, these are appropriately priced. I got 3 Pancita tacos (guajillo rubbed roasted pork belly...) and I still think about how impressed I was with these. In addition, I ordered Chillitos Rellenos (egg battered stuffed jalapenos with duck carnitas...) as an appetizer and after the first two plates, it wasn't hard to entice me to try dessert. Just three options on the menu, the bartender called attention to the Tarta de Arandanos and it was a great choice. If you're looking for a date night spot, this would be a good fit. read more

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My first encounter with La Dama was at an event. They had a great veggie dish in a parking lot full of meat dishes. Based on that my mom and I decided to visit the restaurant recently. We did not have a reservation, but we lucked into seats at the bar. We'll know to book ahead moving forward, because this is a small restaurant. The space is dark and moody, with fun art. There's a second small dining area in the back. We started with the queso - their version includes burrata and crab. Who can resist that? It was excellent, although like so many places, there were just a few pieces of toasted bread served with it. My dish was an appetizer, as was my mom's, but they were more than adequate sized to eat as a meal. Both were very good and reasonably priced. Mine seemed a little salty and I am a person who likes a lot of salt. A to-go order we brought home of pork was also much appreciated by the eater. Our cocktails were good as well. The bartender provided solid service and menu insight. read more

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La Dama is a unique find in the Walkers point area offering a very modernized spin on classic Mexican dishes. My friends and I went for dinner/ margs (definitely recommend having a reservation as it's small) and were sat in the outdoor covered patio which had a fountain and heaters creating a lovely dining experience. We had the nicest waitress who assisted in providing very helpful menu suggestions and solid descriptions of the food. I got the prickly pear- elderflower margarita which was very unique- definitely something fun and different to try. We shared the guacamole app which was SO delicious, such good flavor and comes with fresh chips. The menu itself is smaller sized with limited to no modifications allowed due to a smaller kitchen, but I tried three of their specialty tacos which did not disappoint! The birria was my absolute favorite with very tender meat and an avocado sauce on top. Overall, I would definitely recommend making a reservation here if you are looking for a more upscale modern, higher end Mexican cuisine experience read more

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Exceptional food and attentive service. Highly recommend their unique cocktails as well. We will return!

I had the lamb shank and my friend had the pork shank. They were both great. Our server was very helpful with our dinner choices. read more

La Dama - Lamb Shank - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great service. Love the cute outdoor patio. However the inside is very small. We opted for the guacamole and chips which was okay but the chips were very salty. Then we tried two specials: the fall stuffed poblano and the barbacoa tacos. I very much enjoyed the deconstructed barbacoa tacos! Their basic margarita was a little sweet for my liking. Their other cocktails were okay but would have liked to see more cocktails featuring tequila. read more

La Dama - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Definitely loved this cute small restaurant (crazy water location). Absolutely loved my Mexican lollipop cocktail, the guac, and the shrimp appetizer. My tuna taco was outstanding. However salty chips and beef and uber spicy shrimp tacos. Lots of spice here. Which should be expected. But not for the faint of heart. The hostess was lovely. read more

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First time diner with La Dama, my husband chose it as our celebration meal for our first anniversary with our families (9 people in total)! First and foremost, La Dama needs to fix their website... ladamamke.com is hackkked which is not a great start. I wasn't even able to review the menu at home to tell you exactly what we got so bear with me! My mother made the reservation and was a tad disappointed the staff didn't mention we would be seated outside on the patio as it was a chilly evening. We ordered margaritas at the bar before sitting down and I was a big fan of the skull glasses. We were sat at our table and shortly after greeted by our server, who explained the specials. Our group reviewed the menu and opted to start with the guacamole and some queso. The guacamole was the fanciest I've ever had, who would have though of putting pomegranate seeds in avocado... but it worked! The majority of the table opted to do the taco trio, I got the Tuna, Tampiqueno and a chicken taco which I cannot for the life of me remember (and I cannot find the menu online lol!). All were good, my favorite was probably the Tuna but nothing out of this world. My MIL got the carne asada plate which she said was excellent. I will say that our server started off hot and then slowly disappeared as the evening went on, I think our table would have purchased more drinks if he would have checked in more frequently. My mother made the point that with the group of our size, he was guaranteed 20% gratuity and it showed... Sad to see but it was felt by the entire group. Overall, not the greatest tacos in the world, not the best service in town, and not an ambiance that I neeeed to experience again. I'll probably stick to the many authentic and delicious mexican restaurants in the greater Milwaukee area. My thought is that La Dama is probably a much better dining experience if you're a couple having dinner or a double date, but not so great for a large group. Hope they get their website fixed soon because that is also very frustrating! read more

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Get ready to sit outside without any heads up! It's 33 degrees out, we checked in with the hostess and they said the only available seating is outside in their garden area that's "completely heated" - it's not. They had 2 heating lamps, one was broken, everyone wore jackets throughout their entire meal. Food was completely mediocre and overpriced. If you're feeling Mexican - cafe Corazon is incredible, or any BelAir will do! read more

Want delicious authentic Mexican, while also being more upscale? This is it. The service was outstanding, our waitress was great. The inside was so warm and unique. We sat out in the back patio, which was quaint and perfect for a summer evening. The drinks were delicious, I throughly enjoyed my margarita! You can tell it was made with the most simple ingredients. Another favorite from the table was "The Mexican Lollipop", which was a twist on a margarita with passion fruit. Our table split the guacamole, HEAVENLY. The guac was SO fresh. Most of us got the taco flight, which comes with three delicious tacos (there is a variety to choose from). I got the birria, tuna, and tampiqueno (hanger steak). My favorite was the hanger steak taco. All of the tacos were loaded with toppings. Another friend got the salmon encrustado, which was delicious. Simple. I will say, don't expect cheap prices. This is very much so a more upscale Mexican restaurant. read more

Went here to celebrate my grandson's 22nd birthday and it was horrible!!!!! First it took over 45 min to get our drinks Which overall were nothing like we ordered. Food took another 45 min and that was worse. Nothing was warm, tacos were tasteless and our bill was 392.00 for fricken tacos!!!! Service was horrible waiting way tooo long for everything I don't care that this has Walkers Point location and will do everything in my power to let anyone I know never to go there. If I could give this a minus star I would. read more

Delicious margaritas that paired well with the guacamole. A little expensive but unique taco flavors. The service was amazing. I would recommend the bean taco option the most. read more

My first visit to La Dama was exceptional and I can't wait to go back. Standouts were the cocktails (The Mexican Lollipop was amazing), the mole sauces, and the fish tacos, ESPECIALLY the fish tacos! The place is small, so reservations are a great idea. Service was excellent, too. read more

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La Dama had been on my list for quite sometime, finally made a reservation & was so glad we did! The place was bustling on a warm Saturday night. We were seated indoors, right next to the host/ess stand which is in the middle of the dining area. We felt a bit cramped with so many people coming to check in, & it got to be a bit loud & hard to hear each other. All things aside, the food & service made up for it all! We started with the guacamole & aguachile rojo-very fresh start to our meal! For our entree, I chose the lamb shank birria-FAB-U-LOUS! It's hard to find lamb shank on the menu anywhere, so when I find it, I order it! Perfectly balanced, savory, umami goodness. My friend had the sea bass special & said it was delicious! I will return in the near future, but will ask to be seated on the patio. read more

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Loved La Dama! such a unique little restaurant in Walker's Point bursting with personality and flavor!! Their menu is well crafted and all the food has such unique flavor combinations. I was very impressed with the drinks, staff, food, and atmosphere. Will be back! read more

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It's a mixed bag for me for La Dama. I been wanting to try this place due to the great reviews. And because Milwaukee doesn't really have an upscale Mexican restaurant experience. First and foremost, the establishment is very inviting. It's dimly lit so it's perfect for date night. The decor is fitting to the name, it's a mix of swanky and hip. Our server was superb. Very attentive, nice and funny. I appreciate the welcoming we received. Now on the food. I was looking forward to trying different things off their menu and some of the were sub par. We ordered the ceviche,m and bone marrow for appetizers. Ceviche was good but it was a bit on the unseasoned side. Bone marrow was delicious but it was too small I wish I would have been give an option for appetizers enough for 4 people to share. Moving onto entrees, we had the carne en su jugo, Cochinita pibil, birria and the rainbow trout with green and red adobo. Carne en su jugo was not what we expected. It looked like a parillada, literally no juice. Cochinita pibil had a strong pork flavor. The rainbow trout en adobo was disappointing because it was literally the fish butterflied and the sauce on top only. Don't get me wrong, the sauce had a good flavor, but it would have been better if the whole fish was covered in the sauces. And lastly, the birria. It was literally just juice, not a lot of hominy and it had a leg in it. It would have been better if it had more hominy, a thicker base and shredded meat. Also the broth needed more salt. The presentation for both the birria and the rainbow trout was not it. I was kind of embarrassed because I had my 2 aunts visiting from Mexico and I wanted them to have a nice, somewhat upscale meal they did not experience that. I came in thinking it would be an elevated regional Mexican restaurant experience and it just wasn't the case. The saving grace was the ambiance and the service. I feel that if I spent over $200 I should I have left satisfied and I did not. Maybe I should give them a second try and try something different from the menu. read more

Bartender was great! My mom and I sat at the bar had the best guacamole and the best Mexican food in Milwaukee!!! Hands-down prove me wrong.... Margaritas were on great as well. I wish the bar was a little bigger, but it worked. read more

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First, I'd recommend making reservations prior to your visit, this is a small restaurant with only street parking availability. The menu is extremely small, but well rounded which allows the chef to perfect his dishes. We started with the queso fundido and the pork belly esquite which was AMAZING! As an entree, we had an array of tacos and callo de hacha. The best tasting tacos were the cochinita pibil and duck carnitas. The only underwhelming dish was the camarón al mantequilla and the charro beans were okay. They were unfortunately out of rice during my visit. The restaurant is small house with the kitchen in the main dining room neighboring the bar. As a California native, this is not something I see often. It was unique and gave a warm ambiance. The service was good and decent recommendation were given. For desert, the tres leches was good but had a little too much rompope syrup. Overall, I'd give this a 3.5. read more

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Had a fantastic meal. Halibut special was cooked perfectly and my friend's Tacos were delicious. Daryl our bartender provided excellent hospitality. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Love coming to La Dama! For my meal I got the steak and vegetables. The steak was cooked well and stayed juicy and tender. I do wish it came with something on the side for the price though. I got the vegetables o. The side and they were great! Multiple types of vegetables including Brussels sprouts, which I love - plus pomegranate which added nice texture and flavor. We got three out of their four desserts. It wasn't the best tres leches I've had, but just ok. The apple dessert was better. The absolute best dessert that I would personally eat 10 of was the cheesecake - highly recommend!!! It was phenomenal and I'm definitely coming back for it. read more

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I 100% recommend this location it's so delicious the staff are so nice and friendly. The only complaint i have is that the customer are so rude to the employees yesterday Saturday October 11 there was a group of people i was setting next to who were so demanding and rude to the employees those type of people should stay home. read more

Food- we got the oyster specials, Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos(brussel sprouts), lamb shank birrias, and salmon encrustado. Oyster was standard nothing to rave about, lamb shank Birria was plain/tasteless almost, though the salmon encrustado and brussel sprouts were pretty good! However, the price was INSANELY expensive! The vibe and ambiance do not justify the price. In addition, although this is a "nicer" restaurant, which they want to provide more paced/slower service, it was just way too slow. Other patrons that came after us get their food much faster than us. Not worth going back to, sadly read more

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The patio was a nice place to be and the service was ok. The food was the problem for me. Burned peppers in the salsa sitting all over the top of my steak, dry potatoes that were partially black from something but not from being burned. Whatever was on them added no flavor, just a disgusting look on the plate. The birria taco was surprisingly dry without any real flavor. Kind of like the over-cooked pork belly in the appetizer. After seeing the menu, I had already started thinking about when I would go back to try some other dishes. After eating, that thought disappeared. read more

Chef Peggy Magister closed the renowned Crazy Water restaurant and launched this concept of elevated Mexican cuisine, along with her long-time chef of Mexican heritage. I visited with a friend for the first time last week, and I can tell you this place is every bit as special and delicious as Crazy Water was! My friend and I shared the Grilled Oysters, Chicken Tinga Empanadas, BBQ Pork Back Rib Tlayuda, Tostada de Pulpo (octopus), and 2 orders of tacos. There are 3 tacos per order, and you can mix n match from the list of options. The lamb birria taco is available Tuesdays only. We ordered the Lamb Birria, Pancita (with pork belly), Duck Carnitas, Huitlacoche y Hongo (corn fungus recently popular in Mexican cuisine with wild mushrooms), Ahi Tuna, and Cochinita Pibil (pork shoulder). Every bite was amazing, but I think the BBQ Pork Back Rib Tlayuda was my favorite dish on this night! I loved the patio seating! We had a table next to the fountain, and our server, Lucy, was also amazing! I can't wait to go back to try more menu items, including entrees! read more

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This was our first time at La Dama after walking past it a few weeks before and making a note to try it. I would definitely classify it as more of a date spot. I probably would not recommend coming here if you're a picky eater. Otherwise, there are tons of interesting choices! I ordered the empanadas, but unfortunately they didn't have them. I tried the mole with tortillas, but I probably would've preferred it with chicken or something else added. The guacamole was amazing and the margaritas were also extremely good. It's definitely a pricier meal, so keep that in mind (about $100 for two people). The patio looked very cute and if I go back I would definitely make a reservation out there! read more

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Highlights/Lowlights 1. Friendly Service 2. Average Food 3. Cool Location in Walker's Point My husband and I had visited La Dama just after they opened (years ago!). After that visit I remember thinking this place was pretty good but nothing that I would add to my "I always recommend this place" list. Since then, I've read tons of rave reviews and articles about La Dama and their head chef so I wanted to give it another try. The location is great, right on S 2nd in Walkers Point and easily walkable to several other bars/restaurants for an after dinner cocktail or dessert. We had a 7:15 reservation and unfortunately our table wasn't ready until closer to 7:30. Once we were seated service was average-paced but very friendly. We ordered the burrata queso and guacamole for the table. The queso fell a little flat for me. Warming up the burrata had it lose some of its texture/appeal. Guacamole was quite good and flavorful! I did the brisket special for my dinner. It wasn't bad, but honestly reminded me of hotel banquet food. Several others in our group did tacos and had similar things to say, good! but not great. My expectations could have been too high on this one. This would be a solid 3.5 for me. I've heard the patio is really nice in the summer, maybe third time is the charm? read more

We got the La Dama Aguachile Rojo for app and assorted tacos for main. Tampiqueno (beef sirloin) and Cochinita Pibil (pork shoulder) were our favorites!! We also got Pancita (pork belly), Pescadito (seared grouper) were delicious too. Surprisingly the Duck Carnitas was our least favorite as it was a bit dry and bland. Nevertheless, I was very surprised how delicious the tacos were. Only two downside is that it's pretty pricey for what you get, $8/taco. Also the building it's in is very old; although the decors were beautiful, most things are coated in dust. read more

The food was stellar. Loved the guacamole, the tacos, and especially the salmon. The server was super attentive. It wasn't as loud as you'd expect from a pretty small place. Would go back for sure. Upscale Mexican vs. the tired and boring low-quality or manufactured type of normal places. I'd rate it similar to Fontera Grill in Chicago. read more

Flavorful food and nice cocktails in a cool atmosphere. The service is overall good.