This is Jose Meceda's place. He started it with a taco van,…read morehalf the day in town in Sparta and half the day out at Fort McCoy for the troops. Very good food. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, sandwiches, maybe other entrees, rice and beans, horchata, specialty sodas, nice salsas, different meats to choose from... Pork, steak ("asada"), cheek meat ("cabeza"), chicken, beef tongue, chorizo (sausage), all quite flavorful. The tacos are like what you would get in Mexico at a street vendor, very authentic. One thing is that you will always see the local Latino community coming there for take-out. That's usually a good sign. You will love the place, and you don't have to speak Spanish but it helps. Seating is very very limited but you really want to take this food along with you and share it.

First time here, was super excited! We love a good authentic place. However, my fiance had HORRIFIC…read morefood poisoning and had to be taken to the ER. This was the only food he had all day. I had 3 beef steak tacos and was fine, delicious. He had one beef steak, one tongue, and one cheek. Not sure if it was the tongue or cheek, but horrific food poisoning. The service was amazing and the atmosphere friendly, just the outcome for my fiance was not good.

Great service, from the guy up front and as a Mexican this food is absolutely delicious and i'd say…read moreit's authentic con mucho sabor, would recommend, and will definitely be coming back again :)

Second time here. I do take out vs dine in but there is an eating area…read more I really like the Pollo Burritos. Enough for several meals. Their mexican cokes are quite enjoyable. Less ingredients than normal american Cokes.

Delicious! Authentic! Great, super-fast service! We're classic steak burritos and chicken tacos,…read morebut man are they ever good!! You get a lot of food a weeknight staple. Love Taco Paisa!!!!

Excellent food, excellent service. Mexican food made with Love and pride, A true gem.read more

Excellent service and food was spot on. Thank you for the evening…read more Recommend Buritto al Pastor and salsa was fantastic.

3 tacos. $16. Asked for cheese on top. That's extra. Asked for any white cheese like…read moremozzarella. $16 for 3 tacos covered in cheddar. And the guy was like giving me a hard time about extra charge for Cheese. I ate half of one and threw it out. Nasty. I miss good Mexican food

A friend had recommended checking out the Foxhole after her last visit here - she said the small…read moretown vibe was great and the old fashioned were great. I've always liked the Sparta side of Fort McCoy better than Tomah, as it just seems more like an individual small town versus a big-box thoroughfare. What a wonderful recommendation, I had a fantastic visit. My co-worker can second the old fashioneds! Staff was super friendly and service was attentive. Clearly there are locals and regulars coming in that know each other by name, but being out-of-towners we were still treated the same and welcomed. We sat at the bar (always my preference), but there is plenty of restaurant seating if you come here with a group or with your family. They have a decent beer selection on tap, and the menu can cover pretty much all appetites. I ordered the veggie burger, which was somewhat generic but nevertheless tasty and I ate the whole thing. Overall, I'd say the food here is good - maybe nothing crazy unique, but good, especially with the somewhat limited options in the area if you want to stay away from chains and fast food. I will absolutely be back for another dinner and continue to try out options on the menu. I'd really love to do the fish fry if I'm ever here on a Friday night. But, who needs dinner when you have dessert?! OMG I'd seen some photos of their desserts online, and even though I'm not usually a dessert person, these photos drove me here that night! Wow. The Brandy Alexander is absolutely incredible. It's large but my co-worker and I each ordered our own (and finished it completely). Anyone can make a Brandy Alexander you sip from a cup... but this was like a soft serve goblet of ice cream with the booze mixed in throughout. The BEST. I will be back here every time I'm in the area just for this (and then good food and beer is always a nice add-on).

Pan fried walleye was great! Salad bar looked sketchy, but don't they all…read more The place was dark and had a definite pub vibe going for it.

2.5 stars. Got their specialty wet burrito and it's pretty flavorless. So was the salsa with the…read morechips. My margarita wasn't bad and the service is friendly but I asked and they told me they don't play any banda! Crazy.

The food was good and the service couldn't be better. Nice quiet place for dinner during the week…read more I do recommend.

We stopped here before our trip back to Milwaukee. The kids were happy and the adults were happy…read more Good coffee and lots space to sit. There was no wait on a Sunday we sat right down.

We went here for brunch last Sunday. Had the omelette with hash browns. Others had the biscuits and…read moregravy both were good

Absolutely the BEST pizza in Sparta. It was easy to order, delivered hot and on time…read more The toppings were perfect, and a slice... held it's own.

It's a good gas station with friendly staff and reasonable prices. On a recent visit we discovered…read morethat they have amazing Doughnuts! As good as many actual Doughnut shops we've tried. They were lite and airy and not too sweet. I ate two by myself. Later on the trip, we split a Banana Nut Muffin that was just as good! If you stop here for gas, don't skip the Doughnuts!

Great breakfast burrito with hash browns. Good portion. Well made and friendly staff.read more

From the owner: Lunch Specials, Dinner Specials…read more Products Tacos, Burritos, Tamales, Fajitas, Appetizers, Nachos, Queso, Guacamole, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Tostadas, Chalupas, Chicken, Steak, Pork, Chorizo, Vegetarian Options, Kid's Menu, Margaritas, Desserts Services Dine-In, Carryout, Large Orders, Parties, Online Ordering Description La Banvanera Restaurant & Cantina is a premier restaurant located in Sparta, WI, and serving the surrounding areas. Our restaurant is a culinary gem specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, offering a delightful array of tacos, burritos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, desserts, and more. Enjoy our refreshing margaritas and expertly crafted mixed drinks alongside your meal. Whether you choose to dine-in, carryout, place a large order, or host a party with us, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and delicious food. Stop by today!

Never in my life did I think I would write a review praising Gas Station Pizza, but here goes!…read more We stopped to gas up for a long trip and get supplied with snacks. Right when we entered they were putting some hot fresh pizzas in the case. Since they actually looked good and none of the hot snacks tripped our trigger, we decided to go for the whole Cheese and Sausage Pizza. Not really expecting much. We were wrong, it was fantastic! A Lite, Crisp Crust, Tasty Sauce, Tons of Cheese and Flavorful Sausage. We destroyed the whole thing in a matter of minutes! Honestly, it was better than many Delivery Pizzas we've had. Aside from the Pizza, this Kwik Trip is clean, the staff is friendly and we stop here any time we need gas in the Sparta area. Now we will stop to satisfy a road trip Pizza Craving!

This one of the most pristine gas stations I have ever been to. The only thing that could maybe…read morecome close is a Wa Was. Gas is decently priced and the store looks brand new. There is an abundance of groceries that all appear fresh. It was busy but there were three cashiers who name it very quick in and out. Over, excellent service, quality and time frame spent there.