New location in Madison Public Market!…read more Perfect Arepas! Flavorful and overflowing with meat. Delicious Salsas! Mouthwatering Empanadas! ¡súper crujiente! ​

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

We chose this place for the gluten free options my friend needed, and they were careful and…read moreconsiderate in taking her order. This is an order at the counter place, then they bring the food to your table. The dining room is not fancy , but with a big screen showing the sights in Venezuela , I barely noticed. Since we were in the middle of a road trip visiting the restroom was mandatory. It was clean and spacious and had some nice decorative touches. This was my first Arepa , or really any Venezuelan food. I ordered the one stuffed with Pabellón , the national dish, and it was a bit hard to hold on to, but so delicious! Even better, my diet app considered it a solid choice nutritionally. I want to learn how to make these now, maybe with a simpler filling to start.

Been there multiple times. The service has been outstanding. The food is exceptional. We consider…read morethis a go to restaurant.

Very flavorful, well-seasoned pork and chicken turnovers (empanadillas)! Excited to visit in person…read moresoon!

Visited Stella's Bakery while in Madison, Wisconsin. We enjoyed a lovely lunch on the back patio,…read morewhich made for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Service was pleasant and friendly, and the food delivered. The Reuben was generously portioned and tasty, while the bacon, egg and cheese mini was equally satisfying. Overall, a charming spot for a casual lunch, with good portions, tasty food, and a pleasant patio to enjoy it on. Saluti.

Coming from San Diego, CA, the one thing I missed the most was carne asada fries... I know that's…read morethe typical thing you think of for Mexican food, but it has been on my list to find places that serve it in the Midwest. After trying different variations from other restaurants in Chicago and Madison, I have to say they have the best carne asada fries (titled Loaded Fries under the shareable section). The fries are wedged with an assortment of quac, sour cream, their own cheese sauce, and pico de gallo. What made it so good was the ratios of the ingredients and the cheese sauce. The portions are enough for two people to share, though you may leave with clogged arteries. Although at times there may be a language barrier with staff, they were attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. A fun fact is that they are located behind the grocery store aspect of the place. Vibes were great.

Very disappointed all around. Order was a total of 5 tacos, guac, 2 margaritas…read more Should have known better when we walked in and I had to get up to retrieve menus for us to order from. GF got 2 steak and one chicken tacos. She said steak was good but chicken was flavorless. I got lengua and cauliflower. The lengua was not cleaned well or seared so it was just gray meat with veins and other sclera in it. Cauliflower was typical bar food "deep fried buffalo" style, but on a taco. Guac was decent. I think the gal making margaritas mixed up sugar and salt and our drinks were salty. Poor service - total of 3 people attended our table but nobody returned to check on us. Total experience $45.

I ordered the Pollo Tropicale with the cilantro rice upgrade. Highly recommend! Loved the green…read moresauce, and will be ordering an extra one next time. Very filling and generous portion. I'm in Madison this week for work and already plan to go back another time.

I can't wait to get it from the source instead of DoorDash…read moreBut I DoorDash it regularly because it is so delicious occasionally, I share

Had a great experience at Tapatios! It was a really cute and well-decorated place. We were seated…read moreimmediately. We ordered chips and salsa and were happy to see that the first basket is free. We split Sopes and the two taco meal with the vegan taco and a fried shrimp Baja taco. All of it was delicious! It was a bit loud in the restaurant and we could hear some of the kitchen noise, but otherwise it was a lovely time!

Tapatios is this fun restaurant that offers a modern take on Mexican dishes…read more This restaurant has a very nice interior design. It's very inviting. Along the walls they have some booths, and they also have a very nice counter space. Here, you can come in and just have a cocktail, or you can order your meal and eat it there, as well. The food items they offer are interesting. A modern interpretations of traditional Mexican and Latin culinary delights. What they offer is a really a unique blend of the modern, combined with the old school. Meaning, what you can order will be flavorful, made with great ingredients, and a fun presentation. In terms of drinks, they have a nice selection of beers, some wine, and they also do offer cocktails. So, for those who wan to enjoy a tasty margarita, or something like that, they're happy to make it up on the spot for you. This restaurant is attached to a large parking lot, so you'll never have a problem finding a parking spot. The staff here all seem really nice and are very helpful. So, if you are looking for any guidance towards what you want to eat, they'll be happy to guide you in the right direction, as they did for me. Overall, great spot to eat.

Delicious food and great service! We enjoyed the variety on the sampler platter. Everything was…read morefresh and tasty. I couldn't decide if I wanted the chicken vegetable soup or the cream of mushroom. Our server offered to bring samples! Very cool. And both soups tasted homemade and were piping hot. It was a tough choice....both so good. Everything was top notch.

Very good! I just…read morewrapped up a meal here in June '26. It's a quiet Wednesday evening and I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a friendly bartender. In less than 2 minutes I had a delicious margarita and ice water placed in front of me. Margarita is top notch - they don't skimp on the booze here. I asked the kind lady to surprise me with dinner and it did not disappoint! Overall, very please with both the service and quality here. If I'm in the area again I will definitely return!

The food here is authentic and absolutely worth stopping. I had a lemonade, arroz co pollo, and a…read moreHawaiian empanada. They were all delicious. The arroz con pollo was a large serving, it could easily feed two.

Food was solid! Very flavorful and didn't have a single bad dish…read more Service was probably one of the worst I have ever experienced. Our server was late, never checked up on us, and we got our food before our drinks. We had to request to get checked out because our server never came back. While paying, the person checking us out didn't say there was an 18% charge already included for tip until after we had clicked our selection to tip them. Place is cute, very spacious. Tl;dr, Service was not good, but food was decent.

the monona drive location might be closed but the one at 225 king street is open and delicious…read more they are open for breakfast lunch and dinner don't believe the google reports that they are closed on king street. they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. please support their excellent unique cuisine

Mishqui Peruvian Bistro may have moved locations, but unfortunately the quality of the food makes…read moreit such I recommend skipping it altogeher. The flavors lacked the depth and punch you expect from good Peruvian cuisine, and nothing on the plate felt memorable. With another Peruvian option in the area, it's hard to justify spending time or money at Mishqui. If you're craving Peruvian food, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Pikkito in Middleton is a far better choice and actually delivers on flavor and authenticity. Overall, this is an easy one to skip.