Great margaritas and pina coladas! I love the chimichangas and you can never go wrong with some…read morehouse chips and salsa. The service is wonderful, even when they are busy! Everyone is kind and helpful!

First time and last time! Service was very slow. I ordered the fajitas and the rice was cold, the…read moremeat was tough and very oily. Tables are too close together. They charge 3% surcharge if you use a credit card. I paid in cash and they shortchanged me. I'll never come back here again.

Oh, Caracas, how we love you!…read more We used to come here every time we went to the farmer's market. My kid was 10 years old when we left WI. We drove from Portland, OR, to drop my kid off at college in Chicago. We made a stop in Madison. Why? Because he wanted to go to Caracas, of course! Yes, they are that good! Easily the best empanadas we've had and Portland has good food. And your cilantro sauce is sooo tasty! We miss you and wish we lived closer

I was roaming around in the Dane County Farmers market and decided to try empanadas. Pabello…read moreempanada was my favorite here. Beef and cheese empanada was just ok. Actually I ordered vegetarian empanada, ended up getting beef and cheese empanada.

Awesome family owned mangonada spot we discovered just off Midvale and the Beltline, next to Ace…read moreHardware. Of course, we had to get the Mangonada but they also have a variety of ice cream flavors, in addition to drinks and savor items like elote. As far as the Mangonada, the medium size is a good amount to share and thought it was the right combo of sweet and slushy mango with the chamoy drizzle. It's maybe a tad steep at $7.99, but this is Madison after all, where everything is a tad more than you would expect. Overall, a great experience and we will be back! Would recommend!

Really nice, good service, and amazing ice cream super yummy it made me so happy!read more

My new favorite boba shop!…read more I've been trying to try all the specialty boba shops in Madison and this one is definitely my new favorite. I always have issues with Ube flavoring tasting watered down at specialty drink shops however this was not the case at Dreamy Teazy. What's also special about this boba shop is they strictly use non-dairy creamer for their drinks. I am SEVERELY lactose intolerant, and sometimes I'll still get stomach aches with cross contamination but never had any reaction at their store. It's nice having a boba shop you don't have to be worried about dairy being used since most boba shops I've been to rely on dairy to make their blended/specialty drinks! Highly recommend the pistachio smoothie while supplies last ;) If you're hungry while you're there, it's also worth giving their food a try. If you're there on the weekend, definitely try the pho, but otherwise the bbq pork Bánh mì is a great classic! We will be back to try more of their food :) I went twice within a week, and with it being the first times I've been, I had a lot of questions. Every question I asked they were super nice and helpful! It seems this store is family owned which makes it even better in my opinion. The store/seating area is smaller, probably around a total of 8-10 couple tables. The two times I've gone, most of the tables were taken, but people come and go quick. By the time I was done eating lunch, most of the tables opened back up. It's a cozy and casual eating area. If you're wanting good boba but don't know if you should try it, -100% give it a shot. I prefer this boba shop over any of the "specialty" ones on state street and would recommend Dreamy Teazy to anyone new moving to Madison area/are looking for a new favorite drink shop.

Went here to grab dinner on a week night when it was way to hot to cook. There was only one other…read moreperson there so it was easy to grab a table after we ordered at the counter. A very friendly person took our order and gave some recommendations on the menu. We ended up getting the grab and go shrimp spring rolls, a taro milk tea, and the lemongrass chicken bahn mi. The bahn mi was the star and quite large. It was easy to split between two people. The bread was the perfect texture and the pickled veg was standout. Only complaint is that it's always hard to get a bite with meat and veg. The milk tea was fine, but I did like that you could pick the sweetness. Probably would not get the shrimp spring rolls again. The sauce was nice and was also good with the bahn mi, but the seasoning on the shrimp and in the roll made it feel a little less fresh than we hoped. Overall, worth a try and I'd go back for the bahn mi. I also want to try their purple sticky rice and maybe one of the curry specials. Feels like a good addition to this side of town.

Finally got in here to dine in, and it was just as lovely as expected. We came here for lunch with…read morea group of six and had a wonderful time. Service was fantastic and they were very helpful with taking our order and explaining anything on the menu. We found a table and they brought us over chips/salsa/queso. All of these were so good and it was a struggle not to eat it all... I wanted to enjoy my tacos. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and there were absolutely zero leftovers remaining! My two pastor and one steak tacos were overflowing with yummy goodness and I was definitely full afterwards! It's so nice that you can order tacos a la carte (or you can go the full meal and get the rice and beans etc, but I never eat them) for a reasonable price. I did squeeze my limes over the tacos, but they were so good as is I didn't even sample the salsas they brought to the table. It was the start of my day so I didn't get to enjoy an adult beverage, but certainly plan to be back again.

I think the first time or two I was at this place I didn't have as good of an impression of this…read moreplace. My previous view was based hugely upon the poor customer experience that I had endured. But two weeks ago I returned because I was seriously craving a taco and the other nearby place had finally convinced me they were second rate. (I wrote a small bit, about that location, not more than a couple weeks back. I won't name it, but I rather hope these words will be taken to heart and affect change) But upon my reentry to this place I was beyond pleasantly surprised. Eduardo, the owner whom I have since met, is the reason why I have returned. An active and dedicated team needs their captain. So trying to reimagine the perfect taco place I had a fresh mindset and I think I was accurate about that choice. Today marks the 6th time in roughly 2 weeks. Basic ground beef tacos with onions, cilantro and some lime. Cheap and delicious. Absolutely not a bastardized low fat gringo taco. Not at all. Heavy on the filling and tasty. It's only missing one ingredient: spice. The orders include a pair of sauces, a green and red plastic cup with something resembling a hot sauce. Tuesday is a $1 ground beef taco. Sparse but not lacking in the meat. So glad I tried again. Eduardo has a key quality that makes a place feel welcoming. Friendly, and informative about the foods that are available. I don't speak Spanish, aside from simple jargon that every English speaker has to have as their basic vocabulary, even in regular American speak day to day situations. The place vibrates with a lot of ethnic authenticity right here in my Middleton neighborhood where I've lived now for 15 of my 25 years in Wisconsin.

Showed up early. Plenty of outside seating! Server was very attentive despite being busy. Food…read morearrived VERY quickly; I got the Sigawot, which was delicious! The injera wasn't as sour as I'd hoped (perhaps made with wheat flour? Not sure) and the coffee was just a french press, but these are MINOR quibbles about a very positive overall experience. I'll forgive minor issues if the service is good and the portions are appropriate, and this exceeded my expectations for both.

This place is absolutely gorgeous, there was live improvised chill jazzy music, not much staff but…read morevery friendly and was surprisingly not too busy. Food was smaller on the portions size (especially the Samsara), the taste of the meat was spectacular, and the injera (Ethiopian flatbread) was a miss for us (as well as the lentil salad). Overall highly recommend trying this place out once. Dolowot and other main entrees look solid enough!

We discovered Nanos Sweet Cafe, and it's quickly become one of my favorite spots in town! They have…read morethe best tiramisu I've ever had, so creamy and flavorful! The cappuccino was fantastic as well, just the right balance of rich coffee and frothy milk. I also tried the Kenefeh, and it was delicious! The flavors were spot on, nothing we had was overly sweet which was nice. I really enjoyed the background music! The owner is incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I can't wait to go back and try more of their amazing desserts! Highly recommend checking this place out!

Coffee and sweets were perfect. The rice pudding consistency, sweetness, and favors were great!…read morePlan to return to try out other items. Great place to take your time in conversation and for your palate.

Egyptian food is generally rare. So I was excited to go to this place. Egyptian Kosharie was what I…read morewas after. It is a vagetarian dish with rice, noodles, pasta sauce and topped with fried onion. It was good. There was no choice to add meat to this dish. Lamb, chicken and beef kabob was my other item. Meat could have been more tender. But rice was very flavorful. The pita bread on the side was also flavorful. It didn't reheat well though. The place is small with may be 4 tables. Mostly I saw people taking out food.

Been coming here for years. Best gyro I've ever had, still holds up to today. Service is fast…read more Great vibe.