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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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I have been here twice for special occasions. Once it was for my birthday. Which is a little bit tricky because it's Cinco de Mayo and this is a Mexican restaurant. I had a reservation well at advance. When we got to the restaurant, the host said that the prior party have not left the table and so they were not ready for us. 45 minutes go by and still nothing. One of my friends had to go to the host and say "come on it's for her birthday, we have been waiting for awhile...." etc etc. They finally asked the prior group to leave because they had extended their stay and were not purchasing anything else since we had first checked in to the reservation. When we were finally seated everything else went smoothly. Just very frustrating we had to wait almost an hour for a table that we already had a reservation for. The next time I went was for another birthday. This time it wasn't on Cinco de Mayo - for reference. I wanted to pay $100 in cash and have the rest on my credit card. I noticed that the bill was $20 more than I had accounted for. The waiter had not included one of my 20s. I would've over paid for my meal by $20 if I had not been paying attention. The food is VERY good, and I do recommend people checking it out, but be wary of the service. I feel like the food and the atmosphere is tainted by the lack of attention and initiation by the staff members. Because, if they had great service, I would definitely give them five stars. The two out of five rating is for service alone. read more
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La Dama is a cute Mexican place with a great vibe. The cocktails were good, we had the Mexican lollipop and the Manhattan. We started with the dos moles, which were just okay. For dinner had the lamb Birria and chilitos, both were really great. Make a reservation for sure! read more
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The fresh, celebratory flavors of Mexico's many cuisines have always excited me. My father grew up in a small town in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, so my family has traveled the tastes of Mexico City, Riviera Maya, Mazatlán, & Monterrey, but we've unfortunately never gotten to Oaxaca. So it's no surprise I found the most interesting dishes on La Dama's menu to be Oaxacan! Dinner at La Dama was visually dreamy: surrounded by handpainted murals, soft lighting, and a folk art sculpture of a dragon creature poised above the doorway. The cocktail calling my name ACTUALLY had my name: The Gabriella. And it was smooth and fruity, made with mezcal, aperol, cocchi Americano, and simple syrup. If it wasn't so boozy, I would have gotten two. Caleb tried The Mexican Lollipop: Served in a quirky mug shaped like a skull, the sweet passionfruit and lime was distinctly margarita-like, made more punchy with tamarind, with an extra flavor layer of chipotle salt on the rim of the glass. In regard to appetizers: the grilled octopus was one of the best I've had. And the tetela was a perfectly crispy corn masa pocket filled with mushrooms, cheese and blackbean paste. The salmon topped with chapulin (grasshoppers) was a gorgeous assembly of textures and mildly spiced fish with sweetness from the golden beet puree. Caleb's Lamb Shank Birria was a must try item, and there was so much he took half home. The pescatarian options were full of flavor, and I'd love to order their tacos for takeout soon! The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly, as well. And they even gave us a free dessert for our anniversary, which has NEVER happened anywhere before, so I was very excited. Even more so once I took my first bite of the capirotada (Mexican bread pudding made with figs, dates, pecans, etc.). It was the perfect spiced autumnal end to the evening. PLUS! Update: They now offer takeout specials Tuesday through Wednesday. Tuesdays: 3 tacos and rice + beans for $15 $8.00 takeout margaritas! read more
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Drinks were great and love the atmosphere. My seared Tuna taco was delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the other 2. The beef one was so Hot(spicy) that I couldn't even eat it. I like spicy food, but it was ridiculously hot to the point it made my whole stomach burn. The shredded pork had a big piece of gristle in it that turned me off from eating it too read more
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Our visit to La Dama was fantastic on all fronts - food, wine, and service. The back patio (covered and enclosed with a fountain) was cozy and comfortable. The tuna/shrimp starter was gorgeous and not too acidic (which ceviches unfortunately tend to be). We did the tacos (tuna and pork belly) and the whole grouper. All fantastic with just the right level of flavor and spice. Our favorite discovery of the night was the Txakolina on the wine list (white from Spain). Fantastic place for a special meal! read more
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Some of the damn finest food that's ever been inside my mouth hole. A reservation was made by friends and we hobbled along, and the extra bodies were seated without issue. The wait staff was patient and hospital, we were made to feel real special! Highest recommendation from a somewhat snooty foodie. All the Tacos were were the Bomb dot com! read more
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The bacon wrapped fig was worth the trip in itself the tacos and drinks were a plus. The only downside was the mezcal flight, low cost mezcal and 1 Oz pours for $25. read more
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This is another Milwaukee gem. As you enter, you walk up some pretty steep stairs. It is a very cozy place that is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is right in front for everyone to see. For appetizers we ordered Guacamole ($15), Ensalada Romana ($9) and from the specials menu, roasted eggplant soup ($10). Both the guacamole and the salad were excellent but this roasted eggplant soup was amazing. It was are favorite item of the night. For our entrees l ordered the rib eye special and wife got the Salmon Encrustado ($34), both were delicious. read more
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Spectacular spot. Just came back to my hotel from dinner and wanted to right a review immediately. Visiting from Chicago and I made a reservation in advance after reading about La Dama on Eater Chicago and checking out the Yelp reviews. I sat at the bar and loved seeing the chefs at work. Started with the house margarita (delish: extra lime-y and not too sweet), grilled oysters and chilito rellenos. Loved the fresh, smokey flavors of the oysters and the duck was out of this world in the rellenos. They are pretty spicy just FYI if you don't like spice. I had to try the tacos and went with the ahi tuna, steak and pork shoulder and loved how unique they each were. Pork was my favorite! Ambiance is awesome and I loved chatting with the owner before I left. read more
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My husband and I had a great dinner here last weekend. We started with the Chilitos Rellenos and the Dos Moles. Both were good but the Dos Moles were excellent. Then we had the Chile En Nogada and Tacos (pork belly, swordfish and tuna). The tacos were amazing. We loved the handmade tortillas. The cocktails were delicious as well. While I believe the restaurant is being very safe (we dined indoors and there were partitions between all the tables and staff always wore masks) I would have loved to see a little more space between tables. But the place was packed as can be expected from excellent food. Would highly recommend! read more
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