A I really love getting into the off beat neighborhoods and trying the little neighborhood places…read morelike today. I stumbled on this Puerto Rican place and I wanted to try it because I don't really see true Puerto Rican places at all come to think of it. I have not had Puerto Rican food since I was a boy eating at my friends house and I can only remember that rice was always on the dish. The place is across from the El Ray food store on 13th St with plenty of street parking. The neighborhood looks a little worse for wear but that is where you can find some of the best ethnic/real food. If there is such a thing as Puerto Rican dive than this place is it with all the artificial trees and roosters all over the place. There is plenty of old green booths and tables on old linoleum floors. Up front is a hot table with empanadas, blood sausage, pork, plantains etc. The older man and woman were very helpful in assisting me with picking out a dish that would be a good representation of Puerto Rican food. The menu has so much that I really don't know what it all was but I probably would have liked all of it no matter what I chose. I chose the Bistec enpanado which is thin breaded steak, Puerto Rican rice and fried plantains with a side of ground beef and cheese empanada. When the plate hit the table it smelled amazing and was plentiful so there would be left overs to relive my lunch again. For the first time I liked the plantains because they were not hard but fried with the texture of a thick slice of cheese. The rice had great texture/flavor and was fluffy with individual grains, no sticky mushy rice here. The breaded steak was very tasty but I can't nail down the flavor profile which bugged me. The empanadas was crispy/golden tasty but they were skimpy on the ground beef and cheese filling because 3/4 of the inside was air, see my pictures. I really liked all the flavors from the dish but I think the nicely seasoned ground beef and cheese empanada was my favorite with the crispy golden she'll. Overall for my first real adult experience with authentic Puerto Rican food I liked it even though the style is not super flavorful with bold tastes or flavors/spices. I would definitely like to get back and try some more of the menu, maybe the roast pork or the cubano sandwich.

Love this place.. Never a bad meal or experience! The hot case is a great go to for a snackread more

If you're reading this and haven't gone yet... GO!!! From photos, I definitely didn't know what to…read moreexpect. As a matter of fact, we had plans to go to another cocktail bar because we wanted a vibey night to hang out with our friends. Not to spoil the ending for you, but we stayed our butts here for the full 2 hours This is a spot for date night or a rather small party. There's one table that could accommodate 6 people but mainly just tables for like 2-3. It's cozy and feels like you're in your aunt's kitchen waiting for her to finish cooking (in a good way). We were a party of 4 and each got our own drinks along with the El Batey sampler and 2 additional small plates. While it doesn't look or feel like it would fill you up, we were pretty stuffed. Drinks were great and fairly priced, I don't drink often cause I don't like the taste of alcohol but my tamarind mojito was chef's kiss. I love the sweet and sourness of it and it complemented our savory and fried foods. We really enjoyed this place and are looking forward to the summer when they bring out their patio setup!

I checked out El Batey Mke , the new Puerto Rican tapas and cocktail spot, from the owner of Las…read moreVirellas food truck, on Sunday with my gf , and I was very impressed! The cocktails were large and delicious, and the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted amazing! The Montadita de Churrasco is steak topped with chimichurria sitting on top of crispy tostones, the Carne Frita (fried pork cubes) comes with a skewer of perfectly seasoned tostones, and the Alcapurria was probably our favorite dish. It was the best alcapurria I've ever had, just so full of flavor! The Cafe con Ron is their Espresso Martini and their Coquito was also bursting with layers of flavor! They provide a ketchup/mayo dipping sauce, as well as a Guava dipping sauce, which I've never had before and was surprisingly great with the tostones and Carne Frita. They are located at 10th & National and open Thursday through Sunday after 3:00. Check their social media pages to confirm opening time the day you go. It's perfect for date nights or catching up with friends. They have only been open 3 weeks and eventually plan to rotate the menu, as well as add menu items, including desserts. Check them out!

I am very upset because I ordered the beef short Ribs plate and all of my meat was rubbery. I…read morewasn't even able to bit them from the bones. I wasn't really looking forward to my meal. But what's so crazy I've eaten at this restaurant for over 10yrs and I've never had a bad experience. Also, he heats me up that when I call back no one speaks English, really. There should be at least one person who can speak English. Have to better with in dealing with your customers...

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! We were craving some authentic Mexican food. When we came…read moreon a Saturday evening, it wasn't too crowded. That made us a little hesitant at first, but our server was the sweetest lady. She was friendly, gave us refills, and was attentive. We ordered burritos, tacos, and flan. Everything came out in a timely manner and was tasty. The chips and salsa were also delicious. The whole menu is very affordable and the portions are generous, so you get a lot of bang for your buck. I'm glad I found this place and look forward to coming back here and trying more of their food.

The food was very good. I definitely recommend anyone who wants to try different cultural food…read more...to go here! The food they cook is Puerto Rican Barbecue. I got the Piggy Mixto with crazy fries (pictured). I also tried their Nutella frappe, which was both refreshing and delicious.

Very disappointed. Not worth the trip. Just left there. The tostones were awful. Not worth the…read moreprice. Half pound of lechon and side of tostones with parcha was $30. It was over priced. Definitely not going back!

We came over to check out the 3rd Street Market Hall and decided to check this restaurant out. They…read morehad some nice lunch plates and the staff was so nice letting us try some of their horchata as we were considering what to order. Half Chicken, Beans and Puerto Rican Rice - The half chicken was a decent size. It had a good flavor and was juicy for a little but mostly dry inside. The dark meat part tasted a bit better though. The rice was very flavorful and it paired well with the black beans. Overall, the plate was decent and it was a good portion. A nice place to stop by and get lunch if you're in the market hall.

I ordered the roasted chicken with fries and rice! The chicken was juicy and tender with yummy…read moreflavor. The fries were very seasoned and crunchy. The rice was super good (there is bacon fyi). Absolutely delicious, I would definitely get it again. Very quick service too!

The most amazing empanadas! Such great service and amazing atmosphere! The staff is always on…read morepoint. The Cuban sandwich is yummy!

Our server Jared was very fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and we got to pick our seat…read more We ordered 2 Cuban sandwiches, tostones and yellow rice. The food was good as always. The rice is fluffy, not dry, plenty of flavor and we got mango-lemonade and passion fruit juice. I've been craving this for awhile

Food wasn't bad. Service could've been better. They lost their liquor license so no alcoholic…read moredrinks. We had two menus. One had the original prices. The other menu had white stickers with jacked up prices.

I picked up a to go order. Food arrived hot and packed well. Not too friendly service for just…read morepicking up. People inside seemed happy. I'd go back and find in just to try it. The ambiance inside is pretty cool. Street parking is kind of limited. I can see this place being popular in summer.

This a small restaurant that provides big wonderful meals. I had the seafood soup, that was more of…read morea stew with generous amounts of shrimp, muscles, fish, and loaded the vegetables. My friend ordered steak with beans and rice along with salad and large roasted hot pepper. Service was very goo

El Salvador is a hidden gem in the Milwaukee area. If you want authentic Salvadorian food this is…read moreyour spot. The place is small and cozy, the staff is always friendly. The pupusas are delicious they are served with curtido and salsa salvadoreña. My favorite are pupusas de queso, asada or the chicharrón ones. I love to enjoy my pupusas with an ensalada de frutas (mixed fruit drink) I definitely recommend this spot you won't be disappointed.