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Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine · Downtown
Las Gardenias serves Mexican cooking near the river in a warm downtown dining room. The menu covers tacos, enchiladas, grilled meats, seafood, and house specialties, with polished presentation and a full drinks selection that make the Plankinton Avenue restaurant suitable for more than a quick bite.
Mara's Grill · Kops Park
Mara's Grill brings a personal, neighborhood scale to Latin American cooking on North 84th Street. Grilled meats, tacos, seafood, and homestyle plates give the menu breadth, while friendly service and a relaxed room make it a comfortable destination for an unhurried family meal.
Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen · West Allis
Antigua interprets Latin American flavors through a contemporary West Allis kitchen. The restaurant moves beyond a single regional template with creative entrees, shareable starters, seafood, and cocktails, giving National Avenue diners a composed experience that still feels grounded in familiar ingredients and generous hospitality.
El Tlaxcalteca Restaurant · Clarke Square
El Tlaxcalteca is a Clarke Square restaurant with a deep menu of regional Mexican dishes. Tacos, tortas, soups, grilled meats, and weekend preparations reward repeat visits, while fresh tortillas and a straightforward dining room keep attention on the cooking rather than ceremony.
Al Pastor · West Allis
Al Pastor is a compact West Allis taqueria whose name signals the house specialty. Tacos lead the way, joined by tortas, burritos, and plates built around well seasoned meats, salsas, and fresh garnishes. The Mitchell Street setting keeps the meal casual, direct, and easy to revisit.