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 - July 12, 2008
Poco Loco: Crazy good Mexican food
If you find yourself stuck outside of the city, searching for a decent meal among a sea of terrible chain restaurants and corner pubs, check out Poco Loco.  Poco Loco opened in September 2005 and took over the former space of the Vilage Coffee Shop, nesteled right off Brown Deer Road,...
Tags: Poco Loco, brown deer, Mexican food, outdoor dining