It's been a while since we made it back to Contento, and on a Saturday at 4:30 the place was already packed, with lots of reservations on the list. We chose to sit at the bar and Kevin did a great job taking care of us. A quick drink and small plate dinner and the evening was perfect. So, lesson to learn: make a reservation if you want a table. The food and drinks are fantastic, and the reputation is well known. Absolutely worth a stop, especially with the warmer weather setting in; outdoor seating is really nice. read more

Contento - If you can't find a drink you like, you are in the wrong place. - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Stopped into Contento after an event next door because it appeared tables were open and last year when we walked by it was beyond packed so we were hopeful for a table this time. Found out tables were only available via reservation which I thought was a bit odd for a Mexican restaurant but we were offered a seat at the bar so we jumped on that. Inside the decor was festive with a number of Frida pictures and great wallpaper in the restroom. We ordered guacamole and tacos. The guacamole came out quickly and was tasty, with a slightly sweet twist due to the pomegranate seeds and chips just as I like them. I ordered the milwalke and manolos bam bam tacos. I preferred the bam bam because it was filled a bit more but I didn't love the mayo based sauce on either. I would've preferred that on the side or, even better, an offering of salsa instead. I would've loved to review their salsa but only heard about it as I was finished up and it was offered to the couple sitting next to us at the bar. I was excited to try here but there were a few misses during our visit so we'll head to other local restaurants when we're in the area for a more satisfying meal next time. read more

Contento - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

I wanted to like this more but a number of things prohibit me from giving it 5 stars. The day we went in, the only available seats were at the bar. I was thinking this was a good sign. Busy restaurant, great things are in store. We were greeted by friendly bartenders but after dropping off water, took them a long time to come back around to take our order. When they did came back, it was to ask us to accommodate another couple at the bar by sliding over, rather than take our order. Eventually we ordered, guac of course and a few tacos each. The guac came out super quick, which was a good thing because the tacos took forever, like 30 minutes or more. Which for tacos, should never take that long. We also had to ask for napkins and utensils at this time. The food showed up, quesa-birria and the brisket. The brisket taco was excellent. If I come back, I'll order those. The birria was soggy and lacked the crispiness expected from something called birria. Even tho there was consomme called out in the description, non was provided. What made it worse is when the food was delivered to a couple near by, they were offered salsa and all the things. Felt like we missed out on things. It should have been better. Not sure I'll give it another try. read more

Contento - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

First time visiting Contento. Located in beautiful downtown Delafield. Nicely decorated inside with a huge lighted sign on the wall - TACOS. We were seated promptly and the place was almost full for Saturday dinner. After a short wait, they brought us table waters and left a large bottle of water for refills. I was a little disappointed that they didn't get us started with chips and salsa as is typical for most Mexican restaurants. They have a nice liquor selection and an expanded page of a variety of Tequilas and specialty margaritas. The menu is limited to only one page but focuses on a nice variety of appetizers, Tacos and meals. For starters, we ordered the Chips and pico de gallo. The pico was very fresh and tasty and came with a generous portion of tortilla chips. For dinner, we ordered 3 tacos each - Manolos Bam Bam chicken tacos, Milwalke taco, Shrimp cilantro tacos, and the Quasi birria taco. When they arrived they seemed pretty small but our eyes were bigger than our stomach. Each soft corn tortilla taco was loaded with the selected meat and accompanied toppings. Each one was very delicious with generous amounts of chicken, shrimp, and steak with just the right amount of spice. After 3 of them I was stuffed! For dessert, we tried the stuffed Churros which were lightly coated with cinnamon and came with 2 dipping sauces of chocolate and creamy donut glaze. So good! Overall, we had a great experience at Contento.Nice atmosphere for lunch or dinner. The Lucha Libre pictures and wall paper in the men's bathroom were very cool! read more

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Finally got to this place as I've heard so much about it! What a great vibe when you walk in. Outdoor and aesthetically pleasing indoor seating with a really cool vibe and bar. Everything is à la cart as this is definitely an elevated experience. That reminds me of a coastal feel with delicious seafood selections. I opted for the appetizer of stuffed peppers which were perfectly cooked and stuffed. Mexican corn was one of the best I've ever had in the state. The mahi-mahi and shrimp were plenty full stuffed and flavorful. The salmon taco fell a little short as it was cold.. service was super helpful and friendly, and I would definitely be back! read more

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This is a trendy, low key spot with bar seating and table seating both indoor and outdoor. My jalapeño margarita was the perfect blend of spicy and salty. Guac with pomegranate seeds and chips were very yummy and the salsas were a bit hit or miss with our table. I would note the size portions on the guac and salsas at the price point was a bit underwhelming. I ordered the Sopes de Pollo and was blown away. I absolutely loved this entree and would 100% get it again. 4 stars related to a pretty slow table service (around an hour wait after we ordered our food) and the slightly smaller portions than expected at the price level read more

Contento - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

We usually come to Wisconsin twice a year and this is my first time hv a real Mexican flavor tacos. I had Wisconsin taco and chicken taco and strongly recommend Wisconsin taco! Really Yuuuuumny!! Not to mention the sangria with a cinnamon stick BEST ever! I'm gonna make this as my fav spot in town! read more

Contento - Wisconsin taco! That cheese was amazingly great! Chicken taco was good as well - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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I have dined at Contento at least three times in the past couple of years and every time I have had a wonderful experience. I love the food, I love the tequila options, and I especially love the energy the place gives off including the staff. read more

Contento - Delafield Paloma w/ Casa Maestri tequila - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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Such a fun and cute place! My grandma has been wanting to take me here for so so long!! We both got the Milwaukee and loved it!! I also got the brisket - which was good but nothing compared to the Milwaukee. Margs were good. They were PACKED but our server was great and continued to be attentive. Will definitely be back read more

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Really like this place. Doing the trendy taco/Mexican food thing right. Great food, drinks and in my experience service and staff have been great as well. read more

The food is pretty tasty but the pours are terrible. If you like having an inch of wine in your glass for $13.00 then knock yourself out.

Oh my goodness what an amazing addition to the restaurant scene in downtown Delafield. I've had my eyes on this place for a while and we were so happy to finally have the chance to stop in! This feels like an upscale place if you love Mexican food but want elevated ambiance. The tacos we ordered were all incredible. The flavor profiles are unique yet familiar - delicious and creative twists to Mexican cuisine. The mango fish taco was by far my favorite: fresh, light, sweet and spicy - so good!! And the lavender flan was the creamiest flan I've ever had. My husband and I also agreed these were also the best margaritas we've had from a local restaurant. We're new parents and brought our infant for the night out - sincere thank you on behalf of all parents looking for clean and functional changing spaces in the bathroom. We really appreciated how clean the bathrooms were, and how nice the changing station was so I could quick do what we needed to do and go back to enjoying our meal. We absolutely will be back! read more

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Food, Drinks and service is always wonderful! And bar tenders and Owners are terrific! Love the staff!

The food was exceptional! A little pricey, but worth it. The service was great. It was a cute little place with great drinks. We will definitely go back! read more

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This has all the feelings of a wine bar, not a Mexican restaurant. The queso had corn in it, which is an instant turn off for me. If there was more flavor, it might have made up for it. Our tacos were tiny, cold & the shells weren't even cooked. We tried the brisket taco, which was dry & the Milwalke which was just gross. The sauce made me almost spit out my 1st bite. To top it off, we had a horrible waitress. She was at our table to drop off our tacos & then we didn't see her again for 20 minutes. We were ready to go after 1! Highly NOT recommended!! read more

Contento - Milwalke & Brisket Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Really good food! Queso is fantastic really good chips, tacos are flavorful! Drinks were great too, but a tad pricey.

The quality of food was a 10/10. The sangria we ordered was one of the best I've ever had. It had a smoky cinnamon stick with a great flavor. Things that could be better -better menu and more options -pricing for what you get is really skimpy I ordered 3 tacos and these are the small street size mini so not even regular size for 15 dollars and no sides. The service was really slow. I don't see this place lasting in the winter without giving people a reason to come or good value. read more

Contento - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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This place is a must try. Everything is fresh and delicious. The margaritas are made to order, try the jalapeño one. Just wish they'd open for lunch! read more

Service was excellent. The draft beer was not cold enough. No air conditioning n a hot day. Doors left open and flies came in. No comp chips and salsa. Tacos were tasty but did not come with rice or beans. Guacamole was good. 5 tacos, guacamole and 1 10 oz beer was $52. pricy for average food. read more

Food is fresh and not the usual Mexican fare. Service excellent. Best tequila selection. We caught it late on a mid week night and were blown away. Their flaun was a perfect end of the evening. read more

I would like to think I am a connoisseur of Mexican food. I grew up in Southern California, and have travelled extensively in Mexico, and frankly - just love Mexican food. Contento is the closest to eating in Mexico that I have seen in Wisconsin. Simple, fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. It's not similar to most of the Mexican food in Southern Wisconsin - a lot of which has been Americanized and diluted with lower quality ingredients so that "more" ingredients and larger plates become the norm. The pico was delicious and mine was well spiced. It was some of the best I have had. The Pollo Caliente was well seasoned, though not particularly spicy to my pallet. But the shining star of the experience was the service. PJ was our server and she delivers a 5 star experience in what I would call a casual dining environment. She was literally one of the best servers I have ever had. If you're looking for super large portions that are dumbed down with Sysco ingredients, I would pass. If you are looking for an experience that you would get actually in Mexico - look no further. And if you're lucky enough to get PJ - treat her well - she's a gem! read more

What immediately struck us was the ambiance. It was relaxed and welcoming. The food and drink choices were wide. The smoky tequila old-fashioneds and Palomas were delicious. Food was even better. The mole de pollo was well spiced with a smoky flavor to it. Tacos had a variety of tastes with each bite. We'll be back. read more

Really wanted to like this place. Don't understand so many five star reviews. Decor is nice. Staff is super friendly, and efficient. Worth a try for the great service, and nice to see the hostess pitching in and helping it a good experience. Margaritas were very good. Small and expensive, but very good. Pico with chips was just ok. Very bland. Chips tasted like they were the inexpensive ones out of a bag. Milwaukee meat taco was very good. Would have it again. Shrimp taco had cut up pieces, not cleaned, and overcooked and very tough in texture. Street corn was just ok. Guacamole was also just ok. Really nothing stood out as great or even very good. Will try again to check out more of a range of the taco-dominated menu, since so many good reviews, but our experience so far, when they were not too busy on a Thursday afternoon, was not very good. There are a few places nearby where the Mexican food is better, and if you order a top shelf margarita you will get twice the drink for the same price. read more

The tacos and pico and chips are fantastic! We got the Milwalke taco, shrimp cilantro taco and bone marrow tacos. There were so many good options, it was hard to choose! I think bone marrow was my favorite, followed by shrimp. I will definitely be back down those! The drinks, however, were subpar and way overpriced. The margaritas were a huge disappointment. I'd go back for the tacos, but plan to drink somewhere else! read more

Contento - Bone marrow tacos - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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Really good tacos, friendly service. Our server Presley was fantastic and extremely friendly! Just docked one star bc how cold it was inside. I assume they'll be creating a vestibule bc every time the door is opened the entire restaurant fills with cold air. read more

Contento - Tacos range $4-5 - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

We stopped for cocktails and appetizers on a Sunday afternoon. We weren't disappointed. Our waitress couldn't have been friendlier and made great suggestions to us. We were happy that they have a patio, as well as indoor dining options. Great addition to downtown Delafield! read more

When Manolo had to close Los Paisa in Bayside I thought we would never have Bam Bam style tacos ever again. I thought I would never get to have his abuela's sauce, or have a tequila with him again. He promised a new place would open eventually, but the restaurant business is fickle and difficult and I wasn't sure it would materialize. But through a lot of hard work and determination a new version of our beloved Los Paisa was born. It's an entirely new take on things, with a mostly new menu and new drinks. Some favorites are there and some new ones too. It's only been open a few days but so far the food is top notch and the atmosphere is upbeat and inviting. I miss the coziness of the old location but look forward to seeing what this new space can become. The food was as good as ever and some of the new drinks were fun and refreshing (though a bit on the small side if I'm being honest). I'm holding my judgement until I have them all, because some are actually pretty great and quite appropriate at that size. So maybe I just need to see them all first. That said this was a great new place with awesome food and drinks. My 11 year old foodie loved every bite and can't wait to come back. I don't know what more I could ask for personally. read more

This place is . Great tequila selection. Real (authentic?) Mexican food compared to the free chips and salsa places that liter lake country. Easily the best Mexican food in area. Small menu so probably not for picky eaters, but everything we got was legit. Great for date night. read more

Elevated tacos and tequila place right in downtown Delafield. Has a slightly wider Mexican food menu but the main focus is the tacos and tequila and they did not disappoint. Started with the guacamole and chips, and the street corn. Very nice flavor on the guac, and the guacamole is garnished with pomegranate for a bit different take. The street corn was done just right and super tasty but a bit messy, the corn cob pieces should be served on sticks or the corn off the cob. Had a margarita and it was delish. Had an assortment of tacos for the main, the "Milwalke", the beef brisket and the bam bam chicken. They were all good and the namesake Milwalke taco was the standout, wow, that was great. Our server Dawson was friendly. Nice decor inside fitting the concept with some Frida Kahlo images and other bits. Good sized with a lot of seating and a decent sized bar too. We had tried several times to get in here but it was always busy. We lucked out on a Friday night and there was a table open right when we walked in. A great addition to Delafield and lake country, and will be back! read more

Food was delicious. Service was impeccable. Kids loved the quesadillas. Parents loved the margaritas. The unique kinds of tacos were great. We'll be back soon! read more

Great elevated street tacos. And service was awesome. PJ rocks. Hand made craft cocktail's (smoked tequila old fashioned was amazing)

I don't know what our waitress name was, she had brown hair but- she was over the top phenomenal. I have celiacs disease and she let me know that everything but three items are gluten free and made sure to let me know the tacos don't fall apart (a common gluten free problem). also made me feel comfortable letting me know a lot of the ingredients are locally sourced and the tacos shells are minimum ingredients (3). she was correct, didn't fall apart. food was out of this world (my two year old brother agreed :)) everyone in my party tonight had such a good time, the interior, music, and overall vibe of this place was awesome. amazing food, amazing service. I will 100% be back soon to bring new customers. thank you Contento for a great night. read more

Mediocre food, and our food had obviously sat for a good 20 minutes. No free refills on soda, stale chips, just..meh. Too much money for the quality of food. read more

Really good tacos and margaritas. This place is a much-needed step up from the typical Americanized Mexican food in the area. Friendly bartenders and a good selection of tequilas. Looking forward to trying some of the entrees on our next visit. read more

We read the 5-star reviews and just had to try Contento. Really nice to have a new Mexican food place in Lake Country! Great drink menu with fair prices. Generous serving of chips and pico de gallo. There are no other options for salsa which was surprising. Tacos were served on blue corn soft shells but on the cool side. Great flavor on the Chicken Bam Bam tacos; shrimp was very overdone on both the taco and Shrimp Bayside entre, which my husband ordered. The shrimp entre was served in a white sauce that lacked any flavor and the shrimp was way too overdone! The "house potatoes" were nothing special. Kind of like a soggy potato chip and really skimpy portion.We decided to get additional tacos - the brisket (good flavor but dry) and the flank steak. Flank steak had great flavor topped with delicious guacamole. Overall, we would recommend sticking with the taco options. Server Presley was kind and attentive. The owner checked in with us (after our request) and was also polite. He said he would buy us a drink if/when we came again. Thought that was kind of strange - why not comp us the chips or a beer this time? We're hoping Contento takes our comments as constructive. We want to see them succeed! read more

Contento - Chicken Bam Bam taco Shrimp cilantro taco - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Empty plate. My husband and I tried 4 of the taco choices which all were very delicious. Drinks were strong and delicious. The jalapeño locos app is not too spicy and a must try. Very friendly bar staff and owner. Went on a busier night and had fantastic service. read more

Contento - a dirty plate with a fork and knife on it - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

A relaxed atmosphere without standing food and drink. The seafood enchiladas are terrific. As is the Pollo Caliente. The Manolo margarita is excellent. read more

Can you say Tequila? This is the place for unique tequila cocktails and an over the top collection of rare tequilas and mezcals. The street tacos are wonderful and with home made tortillas. Grilled avocado appetizer? Wow! Great staff top off a great experience. read more

Amazing service, kind employees and great food. Definitely worth coming back for the Milwaukee taco. Delicious and would also recommend read more

Contento - This is the bam- bam taco also delicious and amazing presentation - Mexican Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Food is wonderful. I grew up in San Diego so I have high standards for Mexican food. They have the best guacamole! The rest of their food is great too. Service was good too. On our first visit the mixed up our order but were quick to fix it and didn't charge us for the taco. Cute decor. If you use the ladies room you have to read the do not flush sign. read more