My friend and I went here for lunch, and it was so fun! The patio is very nice despite the view of road construction. Our waitress was lovely and always checking on us. The food was very good! I loved the flavor of the carnitas. Also, I am obsessed with the spice blend on the chips and will be back purely for chips and salsa! read more

Cafe Corazon - TACO TRUCK DINNER - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Where I live, we are in a little bit of a dead zone for good Mexican food. Long gone is the dependable Dos Bandidos. I'm happy that Cafe Corazon opened the location on Bradley. It's pretty close to our house and has now become one of our go-to's for the cuisine. The inside is pretty small, and a couple times we've gone it's been very busy. Even so, we didn't have to wait terribly long. And even if we had to, it's easy to get one of their great cocktails and chill while you're waiting. The staff is always really nice. A couple times, we sat on their patio -- if it's the time of year where it's open, I definitely recommend that. The burritos I've had were all excellent. The last time, I got the mole sauce and it's the highlight dish I've gotten so far. Chips and salsa are solid. It's just a great place to get tasty Mexican fare plus excellent drinks. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

This is my favorite spot to grab Mexican food near us. I love the truck tacos, especially vegetarian (Sautéed veggies or the mushroom one, yummy) and ground beef. Thanks to you, my two year old LOVES black beans (I'm guessing you use some sugar). Your margaritas hit the spot. The wait can be long at times, but definitely worth it. Also, your staff is friendly and efficient. So glad to have you nearby! PS your outdoor patio is cute and fun. read more

I have been a longtime fan of the Riverwreest and Bayview locations, and after recently moving to the North Shore, was excited that there was one nearby. The ambience is a little bit bizarre. It feels like it maybe used to be a fast food restaurant that was quickly changed into a new café Corazon location. If that part of the experience is super important to you, it may be worth the drive to one of the other locations. However, the food and service were absolutely delicious. I had a cruncher with birria for the protein, and I can tell I will be back for more soon. The bartender mentioned that sometimes she gets a side of the queso and pours it onto the cruncher, which is something I believe I will have to try! read more

Cafe Corazon - Cruncher with birria. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Great spot! We came here on a Sunday evening and were pleasantly surprised with the service food and ambience. Sat at the bar and enjoyed delicious drinks while accommodated by our server and a wide range of delicious vegan options. Will definitely come back. PS: the salmon tostados were fire read more

Date of visit: August 9, 2024 Some friends and neighbors of ours have been raving about this place for weeks so I was very excited to try this joint out! That we had to park about three blocks away really added to the excitement--this place MUST be good if it's this busy and we have to walk a ways to find a spot to park. Turns out they were doing live music and a fair number of folks on the patio were there to support their friends/band or just to hear the music. We were seated on the patio, though thumbs up to the hostess for asking if that was okay first and advising that if it was too loud, they would definitely move us. Thankfully the music wasn't too loud or too bad, and she even came over later to check and see if all was well with the music/volume, which I really appreciated. The table service was also quite good, and is a big reason for the four star review here as I wasn't wowed by the food. The chips and salsa were not my jam; the chips did not have any flavor or seasoning to make them special and weren't served warm; I would have preferred chips I make at home, actually. The salsa was too spicy for me as well so both were a no go. My Mexican food go to is the quesadilla. We don't do ground beef at home due to my husband's blood pressure so I was excited to try that here but not unlike the chips, there was a lack of flavor as well as sour cream. Should I ever go back, I would try something else. read more

Cafe Corazon - Ground beef quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Foods not good, everything is bland, no hot sauce at a Mexican restaurant, dive bar with locals that don't like anyone else in there type of vibe. Got the vegan taco plate, rice bland beans taste like they were warmed up straight out of a can and then sugar added. Tacos chinsey, black beans same as the gross ones with the beans tofu taco flavorless tofu mushy and cut in big chunks no skill with cooking that, soy chorizo was the best one but still had an off putting flavor. Don't finish the food. Someone that seems like they own it sits at the bar and drinks and is obnoxious and the other people behind the bar seem to enjoy this. The server/busboy that served me was great but everything else was pretty bad. Don't waste your money. Taco Bell is better. read more

Nothing bad but the food was just kind of average. Nothing super memorable about our visit. read more

Cafe Corazon - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

My friends and I stopped at Cafe Corazon in Brown Deer on Saturday night for some apps and Margaritas and had the nicest bartender, Courtney. We tried the February Margarita Specials, a Raspberry and a Spicy Strawberry which were both delicious!! Their chips and salsa are always amazing and we had the black bean quesadilla which was also banging!! Glad we got there early because it was packed by the time we left. Another sign of how good this place is. We'll definitely be back!! read more

The chicken mole enchiladas were so yummy! The beans were different from normal beans. Not bad though. 2 of my 3 tacos were good. I ordered the pastor, chorizo, and steak. The steak was so dry and flavorless. Didn't even finish it. The server who took our order wasn't completely versed of the menu, and we ended getting someone else the rest of the dining experience. Restaurant was bright and cheery. Patio area was huge for summer dining! read more

Cafe Corazon - Chicken mole enchiladas, rice and refried pinto beans - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

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Cafe Corazon gets 5 stars in my opinion. I've been there many times - usually 4 of us. The food prices are competitive and the portions are a little larger than what I would expect. As such, we usually go home with leftovers. The Burrito's are especially large. Their Margaritas are quite strong. They don't seem to "cheap out" on the Tequila. I usually visit during the warmer months when their outdoor area is open. The inside can get a bit loud because the restaurant isn't too big but that has never really bothered me. Perhaps that's why I like sitting outdoors. I've never experienced any service issues. Staff are always cordial, friendly and attentive. Lots of Mexican fare establishments in the Milwaukee area but this place has become our go-to when its Mexican fare we want. read more

Food was excellent! Large portions. Our server was so courteous and friendly. The weather is so great we were able to eat outside. So perfect!!!! read more

Cafe Corazon - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Was looking for somewhere to go for Cinco de Mayo and thought I'd give this location a try. Since the smaller interior was at capacity, we sat outside on the patio and chose seats at the bar. Lucky for us, the weather was perfect for it. I ordered the Jalepeno Margarita to start, which was delicious with just a hint of spice. Our server was kind enough to give each of us our own basket of chips and salsa, which was dangerous considering everyone knows how quickly those go down when you're hungry and waiting for your food. The chips were crunchy, although I did wish there was a little more seasoning on them. The salsa was chunky, loaded with tomatoes and some peppers thrown in. For my main dish, I ordered the Corazon Burrito with steak, which was large in size with balanced layers of rice and beans and large pieces of fresh avocado. For dessert, we tried the Chocolate Tres Leches cake. Unlike the traditional version, this was much denser, but once you cut inside the classic makeup was evident. This is a great spot to sit outside, enjoy the weather, mingle with friends and have some classic Mexican food. Not just on Cinco de Mayo! read more

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Always served hot with plenty of chips and salsa. Their vegan offerings are good. Super fast takeout too.

The service was amazing had a really good burrito with carnitas. A nice hazy ipa. In a nice quiet place near Milwaukee.

Met a few friends last night for happy hour. Noah, Patrick, and Mario were all working behind the bar and were all super friendly and nice. We shared some nachos that were amazing and the new Watermelon/Jalapeno margaritas were SO delicious!! Such great happy hour prices too. $6 house margaritas and employees that seem like old friends...sign me up!! We will definitely be back. read more

Really good. I've never had a salmon burrito and this is the second time I've been here to try theirs. As it's Cinco de Mayo today, I felt almost obligated to come here and enjoy it again. The staff are very friendly and the overall atmosphere of the place is pleasant both inside and out. I've lived in the area most of my life and though I miss the restaurant this one replaced, I'm overjoyed that this place is here. read more

Cafe Corazon - Salmon burrito- Sorry I couldn't take the filters/captions off ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

The service was okay. The food is bland. The chips and salsa were not yummy. Mexican food shouldn't be like this. We stopped by on a Friday evening in the summer. We chose an outside table. The atmosphere was nice. They were super busy and the service was slow. I observed that a couple of people had to find the server so they could pay their bill. We sat at our table a good 15 minutes or so before our order was taken. It took another 25 minutes or so for the food to arrive, only for it to be an incorrect order for another customer. They took the food back. Yep. That happened. I had carnita tacos Mexican style. The pork was bland and dry. That's a bad combination next to a corn tortilla. The food presentation was nice. Pretty as a picture. read more

Since this specifically for the 43 and Bradley location I cannot completely recommend. Husband and we're disappointed. Food is not exactly the same. This is a family oriented place which is great. The people there seemed to be enjoying themselves. We happen to like the River West location. read more

Amazing place. The food, the staff the atmosphere are awesome. Only problem is what to order. One dish is better than the next. Share your food with your vo diners. You must get the guacamole and chips! Yes, I can be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights but who cares grab a margarita from the bar and just enjoy the atmosphere and other people company. Thank the later. read more

Got the empanada dinner last night to go. The empanadas themselves were delicious and crispy. I asked them to put the crema, queso fresco, and lettuce on the side, they did - very kind of them. I ordered online to go, the food was done suspiciously fast, not even 10 minutes. I was disappointed by the amount of rice I got. The beans were okay, both rice and beans were sweet. I'm sad I didn't see the quesabarilla before I ordered next time ! read more

Cafe Corazon - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Brown Deer, Wisconsin

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I had the naked salmon burrito- yum, yum! I will order this again and again! My husband had steak tacos and really enjoyed them. read more

Been driving past and hearing good things about Cafe Corazon, so we decided to give it a try for my grandson's birthday. Unfortunately, this was not a good choice for this special occasion because we had expectations. Like being greeted and seated. It's a small establishment and wasn't packed but it took at least 15 minutes to even be acknowledged while waiting at the hostess station (we should have left after waiting 10 minutes) but we were hopeful. Well, we waited another 15 minutes and then received chips and water (no acknowledgement of who our server was or if someone would take our order). After an additional 10 minutes or so, we decided to leave. An employee did say goodbye as we walked out of the door. What a waste of time and a huge disappointment for our family who was looking forward to celebrating a birthday and trying a new restaurant in our community. read more

This was our first time here...straight and to the point...we sat outside on this beautiful day...the chips were good the salsa in my opinion not so much. The salsa was too thick for my liking. It's better with the queso(has a kick to it...but so good. I had the shrimp fajitas the shrimp was fresh and they were delicious the stir fry veggies were also fresh and good. I recommend a better way to store the tortillas...wrapped in paper they tend to get cold a little faster and a little hard. My husband and daughter had the enchiladas which they both said were good. The drinks on the other hand need some work...The strawberry margarita was a No!!! I also want to add we had a great server professional and attentive. read more

We had lunch at Cafe Corazon today. I'd like to give a good review, but I can't. As to the physical environment, the cafe is small with lots of windows, which doesn't work well in winter. I was cold. The metal chairs are noisy as they scrape across the floor when patrons come and go; as well, the chairs are too small for the average adult. The bar seats looked more comfortable. The waitress was very pleasant and eager to serve us, which is always a plus. When our plates came to our table, the presentation was attractive. The problem was with the flour wrap of my "Wet Burrito." I could barely cut it without struggling, even though I had a steak knife. The wrap was simply too doughy, uncooked. Basically, I ended up eating the insides of the burrito only. The inside ingredients were prepared well, and I loved the chucks of avocado -- but the limp, rubbery, doughy flour wrap ruined my dining experience. If I had been dining alone, I would have complained and sent it back to the kitchen, but I was with my husband and he would have likely been finished with his meal by the time mine was re-made. And that doesn't work! Basically, I feel really cheated, especially because we paid a lot for that meal. read more

Delicious tequila drinks and limited beer menu. Fresh, warm tortilla chips and tasty fresh salsa are on the house! We devoured our delicious food before I could photograph it. Next time! Tacos al Pastor were awesome and "Chicken Burrito in a Bowl" was good. Nice portions. Friendly service! We didn't have any room for dessert. We enjoyed our first time here and we'll be back! read more

This place is not my favorite for Mexican, but I keep giving it a chance. The service is hit or miss. The salsa is not very flavorful. I usually get a burrito and the avocado and beans are not evenly distributed throughout. The tall barstools are uncomfortable and tip forward. Margaritas are good though and the rim is generously salted. read more

The hype is overrated. The food is very skimpy for the price they are charging. The food is ok. But there are much better Authentic Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee. read more

The newest Cafe Corazon in Brown Deer is a great addition to this area's food scene. We've eaten there 2 times, once dine in and once takeout. Both times the food was good, alththe dine in experience was a little rough as far as service and order accuracy. After a flawless take out order, we'll try dine in again soon. read more

The food here is fresh and authentic in that it doesn't taste like Fast Food. I ordered the Avocado Salad, the Chimichanga Appetizer and a Beef Burrito. My family loved the food. The Chips were hot and quite tasty and the Salsa was good too. Give it a try, I hope you like it read more

Always great food here. Glad one popped up on this side of town. Also located in a nice area.

This is close to where I work, so we come here often for lunch. The service is fast and they have something for everybody on our group (Vegetarian, gluten-free, a picky eater). We tried this location when they first opened and the food has only gotten better! We love sitting outside on the beautiful patio when the weather is nice. read more

The food is always tasty, but what makes the food so much better is the STAFF! Everyone is always welcoming, helpful, fun, and friendly. I have a great time when I dine there. I seriously cannot get enough of this yummy goodness from Café Corazon. The new Brown Deer location is also very pretty! I love the space, the flower containers and now that the outside bar is open, I can see some summer nights spent there! Thank you Café Corazon peeps! read more

Bright, cheery, place with a friendly vibe. Indoor and outdoor seating. Wait staff was super nice and attentive. Food and drinks arrived quickly. Tried the Corazon Burrito and it was delicious. The location just off Green Bay Ave is convenient and also very close to the Oak Leaf Trail so you can bicycle there from the south or the north. We will be back! read more

We went to Cafe Corazon last night for dinner!! The restaurant was very cute and clean, the wait staff was excellent!!! Unfortunately, we ordered the pastor tacos!! They were so incredibly greasy, I couldn't even finish my other taco!!! All of our napkins were soaked with grease!! It's too bad that this was a not so happy experience, but we might try it again....but not the pastor!! read more

While my wife is our family's big fan of Mexican food I am very pleased she suggested Corazon for dinner tonight. She had the salmon tacos which she said she thoroughly enjoyed. I had a cheese quesadilla with chicken which is my go-to dish in Mexican restaurants. It was the best quesadilla I have ever had. The service at Corazon was terrific and while it is a small restaurant I found the atmosphere quite pleasant. read more

Food- marginal at best. Queso Fundido was a highlighter orange cheese sauce with chorizo that tasted like it came out of a jar and warmed up (along with the salsa and chips, there was nothing special about either, both tasted store bought). Taco salad - I asked for carnitas and the waitress asked what type of beans I wanted so I asked if refried would be good (she said she "didn't know because she hasn't l tried any of the items I asked about" = red flag, super unhelpful) so I went for it. The meat and beans was a mixed together and layered on the bottom on of the shell, it was the consistency of baby food, so unappealing, nothing special about this. My daughters fajitas - were ok, the chicken tasted good but it cane out swimming in grease, the veg undercooked. Service -fast, almost too fast, like there care for preparation was lacking. No knowledge of the food (really, the team should try everything so they can make suggestions. Maybe my waitress was the only one that didn't know the menu.?.? ) . Atmosphere- I bet it would be better on a sunny day to sit outside. We sat inside, super loud. Even though it's a new restaurant the furniture from another was bright over. Not that that is bad, but it didn't win me over. Strike 3 on my checklist. The best part of the meal was the Paloma that I had, I would give that a 3.5 out of 5. Everything else got 1 star. My suggestion is not to visit. Jose's is 10 times better and not that far from this location. 2 meals, an appetizer, and 1 cocktail; $65 later and I just feel annoyed. So much so that I wrote this review. read more