Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Oscar's Winner's Circle
- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3800 West Burnham St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Cafe Corazon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2394 Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Café Corazón
- Rating: 4.5/5 (643 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3129 North Bremen St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Las 7 Estrellas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 112 East Dakota St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tsunami Taqueria Y Marisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 2001 West Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Lonchera El Tapatio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 306 East Pleasant Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Taqueria Arandas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2912 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Guadalajara Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 South 10th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#22. La Casa De Alberto Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 West National Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Rey Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 916 South Cesar East Chavez Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Don Lucho Carnitas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 565 West Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Villa's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2522 West Greenfield Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Zocalo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 636 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Grace Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 102 North Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Lazo's Taco Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 North James Lovell St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Ventura's Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2899 South Kinnickinnic Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Mazorca Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 636 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Tapatio Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1701 West Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Restaurant Jerez
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 828 South 1st St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Tortilleria El Sol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3458 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria La Guelaguetzita oaxaca
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1620 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Las 7 Estrellas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 150 West Holt Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Fondita De Milwaukee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2523 West Greenfield Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mara's Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3441 North 84th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taqueria La Sierrita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2689 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Neveria La Flor De Mayo
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1117 West Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Tostada by Maranta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1739 North Martin Luther King Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Tlaxcalteca Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1300 West Burnham St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Get Them While They're Hot Tamales
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8400 Block West Howard Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Troublemakers Cocina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1037 West Juneau Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
