Dining - Oct. 3, 2009
Rapid review: Cempazuchi
Cempazuchi's menu embraces regional specialties, and while they offer the common American choices like tacos and quesadillas, they cross into true authenticity with attention to traditional ingredients and preparations.
Tags: cempazuchi, mexican, rapid review, brady street, dining month

Marketplace - Feb. 11, 2009
Taqueria wish lives, but El Rey is leaving Public Market
Today, I've learned that El Rey is vacating its spot at the Milwaukee Public Market at month's end, but is working with market staff to finalize a deal that would replace this satellite El Rey location with another local Mexican foods/restaurant vendor.
Tags: El Rey, Taqueria, Milwaukee Public Market, Mexican, grocer

Marketplace - Nov. 5, 2008
My Public Market taqueria wish has been granted
I'm happy to report that my Milwaukee Public Market taqueria wish is being granted, as Kehr's Candies and El Rey will switch places, allowing the local Mexican grocer to set up a taqueria at the far west end.
Tags: El Rey, Milwaukee Public Market, Kehr's, Ceriello, taqueria, Mexican, Ceriello Fine Foods

Dining - Sept. 24, 2008
Mexican restaurant guide
There are too many to mention them all, but this guide offers a little starting point for exploring Mexican cuisine in Milwaukee. Visit one of these great places for a great meal and add your favorite Mexican eatery using the talkback feature at the bottom of the story.
Tags: mexican, rudys, tacos, salsa, best mexican, la perla, cempazuchi, burritos

Dining - Dec. 3, 2007
Cempazuchi remains a Brady Street Mexican treat
Cempazuchi has been on Brady Street nearly 10 years, and while many neighbors have come and gone, Cempazuchi remains, bright and carefree on the corner.
Tags: Cempazuchi, Brady Street, Mexican, Oaxacan

Dining - Oct. 26, 2007
Adios, Acapulco
It appears that old-school Mexican joint Acapulco Restaurant, 606 W. National Ave. has called it quits after decades in Walker's Point.
Tags: acapulco restaurant, mexican, walker's point

Dining - Sept. 10, 2007
Swayz adds Mexican to St. Francis menu
Swayz’s food and service ranks with the other Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee area, and it offers all-day Mexican breakfasts, setting it apart from the pack.
Tags: Swayz, mexican, margarita, huevos, breakfast, st. francis, carleton grange, polonez

Dining - July 27, 2007
Fajitas fast and easy
Okay, so for those of you who like quick and easy dinner tips, I just found a great one that is a penny saver as well; the convenience cost on the pre-made fajita mix in the Pick 'n Save butcher counter is one to pop for.
Tags: fajita, recipe, mexican

Dining - July 10, 2007
Antigua Real boasts pan-Latin menu
Mukwonago's Antigua Real calls itself a "Latin café" which sounds appealing and intriguing -- as long as it isn't just a fancy way of saying "Mexican restaurant." After a recent visit, we discovered that it's clearly not.
Tags: Antigua Real, Mexican, Spanish, Guatemala, spain, mukwonago

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 21, 2007
A pilgrimage to Ellis Island
The sun is shining and New York’s glass wall of towers is glistening. The harbor is alive with activity: Coast Guard boats with machine guns mounted, police helicopters, the Staten Island Ferry has just left Manhattan. Here in Battery Park, there is a long line waiting to get to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Tags: Ellis Island, Piedmont, emigration, immigration, Hmong, Mexican, Italian, Liberty Island, Battery Park, New York, NYC

Bars & Clubs - May 4, 2007
Your picks for Milwaukee's best margarita
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo. What does that mean to you? So many margaritas, so little time … That's why before we unleashed our thirsty writers on this latest Milwaukee Challenge, we opened up the voting to the readers of OnMilwaukee.com.
Tags: milwaukee challenge, margarita, mexican, hector's, la fuente, Cempazuchi, tequila

Dining - Dec. 11, 2006
Take the Milwaukee Challenge: El Rey vs. Manny's chips and salsa
The two Milwaukee chips and salsa heavyweights -- El Rey and Manny's -- are zesty cornerstones of the local Mexican snack scene. But which company makes the tastier appetizer? We tried both and found out.
Tags: salsa, mexican, el rey, manny's, chips

Dining - Dec. 4, 2006
El comida del Hector's nuevo es muy bueno
I checked out Hector's in Bay View last night, and despite the apparent lack of Latino diners, waitstaff or even music in this new Mexican restaurant -- the food was great.
Tags: hector's, mexican, michelada

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 6, 2006
Mexican dining scene loses vintage Azteca
The competition for Mexican Restaurant dollars on South 5th Street just eased slightly with the closing of Azteca, 815 S. 5th St.
Tags: Azteca, Mexican, Walker's Point

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 28, 2005
Local salsa goddess steps into serious book deal
JoAnn Hornak loves salsa dancing. She loves going to salsa clubs, listening to salsa music, dreaming about finding the perfect salsa partner and -- thanks to a book deal with the prestigious Penguin publishing -- writing about the salsa lifestyle.
Tags: JoAnn Hornak, Salsa, Club Havana, swing, dance, Mexican