This summer, we brought you the news that Riviera Maya would move to a new location in the former Midwest Diner at 2321 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
When we last spoke to owner Francisco Araiza he noted that his goal was to offer guests the same cozy, comfortable atmosphere in the new location as the old.
"We are really trying to give it the same look and feel of our last location," he said. "When people walk into the door, we want to be able to give them the same experience."
So if you’ve been missing their delicious margaritas and housemade moles, we’re pleased to announce that your wait is nearly over.
This morning, Riviera Maya announced that it will officially open its doors to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Beginning Nov. 6, Riviera Maya will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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