Low key atmosphere with phenomenal food and good service. Some of the best Mexican I've had…read moreanywhere. Tamales rated authentic by someone who grew up in the Central Valley of CA. Mole was savory, sweet, bitter, and a little spicy. Perfectly complex and what I was hoping for. And the homemade tortillas...can't beat 'em. Wish I lived in Milwaukee so I could eat here weekly.

Always amazing. The Chicken Poblano and Chicken Enchiladas can't be beat…read more Laura and Alberto (along with their staff) are always amazing hosts. Service, food and community can't be beat.

Food/drink was missing from order (delivery)…read more Food was tasty, but pretty disappointed with execution for the price. A million other options out there and this one left a pretty poor first impression tbh

Very rarely do I come across a restaurant where you feel like its existence is based on the love of…read morethe food over anything else. They have birria, both beef and lamb, on any given day. Their chicharron tacos in green salsa taste just like mom made them, and all their meats have a flavor you have to hunt down and go through 5-10 different spots to find them in other cities. Service is friendly, and the establishment is what you want a good Mexican restaurant to look like. The TV playing '90s Mexican music videos was a nice bonus. This is the best Mexican food in Milwaukee, the closest thing to it, and probably still falling short would be Atotonilco in Chicago. Don't overdo the brats, and head on over here for delicious and authentic Mexican food.

November 2025: I went to Cafe Corazon in Riverwest with three family members to celebrate a…read morebirthday. 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!

The first time I had Cafe Corazon was in December 2011, with a friend. It was chaotic inside, but…read morethe 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.

Still my favorite go to Mexican cuisine in Milwaukee! Service is the best and music is always…read moregreat! This time tried the Pozole Verde and it was to die for!

I ordered the gallon of Caldo De Pollo for take out as I was feeling very under the weather and…read morethis was soooooo healing for me!!! They gave me more than enough pollo and the veggies (zucchini, carrots, potatoes, cebolla, cilantro, y limon) were all so tasty in it as well. Of course las tortillas were included as well, more than enough to pair with the caldo. Flavor overall was soo satisfying and was exactly what I needed. I've been here before for a sit down dinner but it has been some time since I went back. Will definitely remember to pay a visit!!!

This restaurant is amazing! The food and drinks are stellar!…read moreGrouper taco, black been taco, Gringo taco, cauliflower taco, chicken taco, and steak quesadilla were all delicious. The guacamole, chips and salsa were incredible. To finish out the meal- best ever warm churros served with ice cream and sauces. The service and ambience exceptional.

Went for Taco Tuesday with a friend which was not advertised on any menu and the server did not say…read moreanything, I had to ask if there was a special. We ordered chips and salsa to start. The chips you could tell were homemade and very good! It was hard to decipher some of the salsas. Overall we were disappointed in the tacos. I got the chicken, steak and grouper. My friend got the chicken, pork, and grouper. There was no consistency in the tacos. We both got chicken and they looked and tasted different. Mine had no flavor and my friends was super spicy. My friend enjoyed the grouper taco however it was too fishy tasting for me. The steak was basic.

Food- We enjoyed the house chili relleno and chicken gorditas , chips salsa and guacamole…read more Everything was great! Definitely on the calendar for a return visit! Also of note, the service was on point, friendly, welcoming and attentive to details without being intrusive . WELL DONE!

Came on an early afternoon Saturday. We had a reservation and were the only ones there for a bit…read more We had been to the other Tavos, love that one, and wanted to try this one. We got the classic guacamole $15 and then salsa $12. Both were average grocery store level. The whole time I was cold. They were very good about allergies and friendly, maybe awkward. The music was a bit dramatic, but if there were more people maybe it would have been more subtle. For a Mexican place the prices were much higher than normal. It was a little strange - right as we were about to leave they started removing everything instead of waiting one more minute; we had been there for a while. -Enmolada very good. Somewhat sweet, decently "chocolate". Some building heat. -The elote is okay. Maybe somewhat wet and needs to be mixed. -Shrimp fajitas were very good with more assortment of vegetables than normal. $29 -The rice was a bit dry. The beans were plain but healthy tasted.

Went for happy hour and free margaritas for 414-eve. The happy hour taco dip was a generous portion…read morefor only $5! The bartender was super friendly. Love the atmosphere/art. Will be back!

Fun atmosphere! We were seated and waited in immediately. Waiter was as sweet as could be even…read morethough he got 2 out of the 3 entries incorrect. He was quick to fix his mistake and apologized profusely. Food was fantastic and plentiful. He even had to take half of his shrimp burrito home because he was too full!! My only regret is that they didn't offer a chimichanga. Maybe the other locations offer it

We love Troublemakers. We love Central Waters Brewery. With these two place combined, you cannot go…read morewrong. We'd been coming to Central Waters for a while, when one night we found ourselves hungry. Since Troublemakers Cocina was open, we gave it a try. We've been hooked ever since! Our two favorite menu items are the Carne Asada Fries and the Carne Asada Burrito. Both are flavorful, fresh, and filling. Triple threat! Prices are reasonable and the staff are always friendly. Plus you can have a scrumptious beer from Central Waters while you wait for your beeper to go off. And the setting is in an old gorgeous church converted into a brewery/event space. You can't beat that ambiance! Prices are reasonable, the space is clean, and there is plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. And there are screens for watching games. This place is an all-around winner! Hungry and thirsty, make your way to Troublemakers Cocina today!

We have been here quite a few times and every time the food is excellent and consistent! Tons of…read morefresh veggies and excellent sauces. The fries are crispy and thin. The elote is incredible. Tacos have very good quality meat. The service is quick as long as you know you need to order at the front. The vibes are chill and great for kids if you have one cause it's inside of a brewery. Overall great food and experience.

I love Guanajuato! Some of the best Mexican food I've had in Milwaukee. It's always easy to get a…read moretable even with big groups, service is great, and the food is delicious. I always love the salsas - perfect amount of spice for me. The food comes out quick. They give a great portion for the price and it's so tasty. Their margaritas always hit the spot. Highly recommend!

It's been a while since I updated my review of Guanajuato, and for good reason: it is always the…read moresame: great flavors, great service, clean spaces, and efficient checkout. I love the lively atmosphere.

It's Saturday and I'm thinking......Don Lucho!!!!!…read more The team has been up since late night roasting and boiling and creating the most amazing carnitas you will find in Milwaukee. Get here early - parking sucks, and suburbanites will freak out at the hood, but no worries Jesus is right next door at St. Josaphats basilica and will watch over you. And don't forget to take a tour of one of this country's most beautiful cathedrals. Right there by Don Luchos. You can eat here. Lots of long communal tables so don't be shy. Prices aren't cheap but this is quality. I usually get a pound or so of carnitas. They measure it out, it's steaming, and ask if you want it chopped. I say yes. It's wrapped up tightly and it will feed you all weekend. This meat is freaking amazing!!!! I pray they haven't run out of homemade tortillas, but like I said, you gotta come EARLY. Sigh. There's about 6 different amazing salsas to try. Smoky, fresh, green, red, hot sweet - I get two for the weekend. I consider a quart of menudo. I think about. Lamb, goat, barbacoa, chorizo - but I have enough. Too hungry to wait to go home, I sit down to eat. Two tacos - huge! The best was the barbacoa - tasty little carmelized deeply flavored meat bits. Hey - don't go expecting American extras like sour cream or cheese. This is the real thing. Warming: one taco will do you. Got a side of rice and beans - yum. Don Lucho is a treasure. It is authentic, mom and pop, and these are the businesses I love to support. For an incredible adventure and source of authentic carnitas, git yourself down to da south side ya day hair and ENJOY!!!!!!

Great place, take a seat and the waitress will bring you a menu, order some meat and horchata, and…read morethen eat some delicious tacos.