Dining - Nov. 11, 2009
Cafe Corazón pumps new life into NoLo
After more than a year of buzz, Cafe Corazón quietly opened last weekend. Currently, only the bar is operating, but at the end of the month, George and Wendy Mireles -- who own the cafe with John Kelly -- say they will serve food, too. Corazón offers quality, affordable food to the north end of Riverwest, referred to as "NoLo" (North of Locust).
Tags: cafe corazon, latin food, wendy mireles, george mireles, john kelly, mexican food, brunch, breakfast, Riverwest

Dining - Oct. 28, 2009
Milwaukee's best Mexican, 2009: Botanas
Given that Milwaukee has a thriving Mexican community -- and dozens of great Mexican restaurants to boot -- it takes something special to run away with the readers' choice for the best of the best. Botanas, however, did just that, taking the prize for the second straight year.
Tags: botanas, mexican food, cempazuchi

Dining - Oct. 23, 2009
Rapid review: Habanero's Mexican Kitchen
You don't have to drive to the near South Side to find delicious Mexican food in a cool atmosphere. With two locations, Habanero's Mexican Kitchen offers a cool environment, quick service, tasty food and an impressive selection of tequilas.
Tags: habaneros mexican kitchen, mexican food

Dining - Oct. 4, 2009
Another lovely loo
Seven years ago, I identified the best Milwaukee bathrooms, and last night, I found yet another wonderful washroom. This time, at the new Mexican restaurant, Coa.
Tags: coa, best bar bathrooms, ladies' room, mexican food

Dining - Sept. 12, 2009
Eat in at Cafe El Rey
The small, cafeteria style restaurant may very well be the best and most authentic Mexican restaurant in town. They make tamales from scratch using fresh corn leaves and corn masa. They fry their own tortillas, preparing foods with a familial passion passed down generations to the point that it is second nature.
Tags: el rey, mexican food, cesar chavez drive, authentic mexican

Dining - May 27, 2009
Is this the end for Pepe's Rockin' Taco Shack?
Does anyone know what's going on with Pepe's Rockin' Taco Shack, the brightly colored Mexican restaurant at 2014 N. Farwell Ave.?
Tags: pepe's rockin' taco shack, mexican food, sol fire, la casita

Dining - May 14, 2009
A bistro becomes Taco de Bajo, a new Third Ward lunch option
The Historic Third Ward has another new Mexican offering as Broadway Bar and Bistro has transformed into Taco de Bajo at 241 N. Broadway.
Tags: Taco de Bajo, Broadway Bistro, Tesa Santoro, Mexican food, Cool Water, new restaurants

Dining - April 6, 2009
West Allis' Margarita Paradise opening at Public Market
Owners Amil and Dolce Alarcon and their son Edwardo will bring a scaled down Margarita Paradise concept to the Third Ward.
Tags: Margarita Paradise, Amil Alarcon, Dolce Alarcon, Public Market, El Rey, Kehr's, taqueria, Mexican food

Dining - Dec. 20, 2008
Conejito's offers speedy service, cheap food
In 1972, José Garza opened the popular Mexican restaurant, Conejito's Place in Walker's Point. Since then, the no-frills eatery unofficially landed on the A-list of underrated Milwaukee establishments and has an almost cult-like following.
Tags: conejito's, jose garza, mexican food, cheech and chong, walker's point, margaritas

Kids & Family - Feb. 25, 2008
Rio West Cantina appeals to los niños
When Russ Davis opened his latest venture, Rio West Cantina, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd., he took kid diners into account.
Tags: Rio West Cantina, Mexican food, Russ Davis, Bella Luna Pasta, Cafe Vecchio Mondo, kid-friendly restaurant, family restaurant

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 3, 2008
Sunday Sound-off: Will crime keep you away from Walker's Point?
Last weekend, a 43-year-old SABMiller Brewing executive was shot and killed in Walker’s Point. Will this stop you from hanging out there?
Tags: Walker's Point, SABMiller, crime, Mexican food, La Cage

Dining - Oct. 24, 2007
Best Mexican, 2007: La Fuente
OnMilwaukee.com readers picked La Fuente as the city's best Mexican restaurant, but the OnMilwaukee.com editors made a different choice.
Tags: OnMilwaukee.com Best Of, La Fuente, Botanas, Mexican food

Dining - Sept. 28, 2007
Adventurous diners will enjoy the menu at Guadalupe
The run-of-the-mill offerings at Guadalupe Mexican Restaurant in Wauwatosa weren't special, but a deeper trip into the menu revealed some delights.
Tags: guadalupe mexican restaurant, wauwatosa, mexican food, milwaukee, west side

Dining - Aug. 22, 2007
Rey Sol is closed for now, will reopen
Rey Sol, 2338 W. Forest Home Ave., is closed -- but not for good.
Tags: rey Sol, Spanish food, Mexican food, Antigua Latin Restaurant, Antigua Real, Mendieta

Dining - June 18, 2007
Here comes Pepe's Pink Taco
Pepe's Pink Taco will take over the high-profile space, 2014 N. Farwell Ave., which formerly housed Sol Fire restaurant.
Tags: Pepe's Pink Taco, Mexican Food, Scottsdale, La Casita, Sol Fire, Farwell, tacos, new restaurants in Milwaukee