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    Tauro Cocina

    4.6 (193 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dominique J.

    I went for a friend's birthday and we had a good time. This was my first time here and I was quite impressed with ambiance. It's a very upscale Latino restaurant located off of Brady St. Walk-ins are fine if it is a slow night, but they highly recommend reservations because it can get packed. The restaurant is huge on the inside and with bar seating. The food is very good and so are the drinks. The staff are friendly and helpful if you don't know to pronounce the food in Spanish.

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    Jessica D.

    This place is outstanding. The food is AMAZING. Highly recommend the Mezcal pasta, green pesto pasta, risotto, and pan with spinach and queso. Anything you order will be quality, worth the price. Service was great, was never left waiting once. Drinks were also very good and bartenders were friendly.

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    Suliyat O.

    We were looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate our anniversary; after some searches on yelp and Google, we found Tauro Cocina. And as you can tell from the photos and smiles on our faces, we made the perfect choice for our special dinner. So many parts of our dining experience were perfect - from the atmosphere, service, food, drinks, and more. My main highlights were the food and decor/atmosphere. I really appreciate that the main food menu is one page long. Not only is it organized and printed well, but there are also A LOT of delicious options to choose from (and asking our amazing waiter for his recommendations also helped narrow our initially long list of choices). We ended up ordering the Asada Pizza and Parmesan Risotto. And O-M-G ... the pizza was yummy BUT the risotto with the Birria was INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS. I will definitely be trying one of the multiple risotto dishes next time we visit the restaurant. Finally, the restaurant was thoughtfully designed and well lit. Though the restaurant was full of other diners, we experienced great service, the feeling of an intimate and romantic dinner, and wonderful views of the outdoor dining space. I had such a great time that I left my purse at our table but no worries because our waiter quickly caught us before we reached our car to return my purse. Thank you Tauro for the delicious food and service!

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    Lu L.

    A+++++ for the delicious food we had at Tauro Cocina. Spanish/Italian fusion. Sat at the counter. Busy casual spot. Waiter was attentive. We had the Spicy tomato basil pasta with chicken & the linguini poblano w/chicken. The poblano pesto was out of this world tasty!!! YUM. We had a bottle of Tempranillo with our meal which sealed the deal. Casual spot on Water Street very close to where my son lives It was my favorite meal while in Milwaukee MEMORABLE indeed. Looking forward to a return visit here.

    Spicy tomato pasta
    Isabel B.

    I've been to Tauro Cocina several times since I used to live across the street. It's a great spot to bring the parents, have date night, or a fun time with the girls. The Mexican/Italian fusion is great - think Mexican flavor on an Italian vessel (pizza, pasta, sandwiches). The chipotle pasta is my go to, but picture below is my recent new try, the spicy tomato pasta.

    Jack L.

    I was interested to see how they'd do an Italian Mexican fusion, some restaurants seem to just have some of each on the menu. But Tauro actually blended them in most of their dishes, like Romano cheese in their queso and more. It was delicious! I would emphasize getting a cocktail because ours were great, the vibes inside were great for a date night. I can't wait to go back soon! I also highly recommend a night of eagle park down the street and then Tauro!

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    Jake P.

    Food and service from our wait Edwin was amazing. He was very attentive and helped out with any requests we had. Birria pizza was a little oily and the cilantro risotto with the salmon was slightly over salted but overall it was great. The food was perfectly seasoned outside of that and the texture was great from both. The pizza is on the softer side but it works with style they are going for. No crispy crust. The place doesn't really have an "atmosphere" but it doesn't mean it's not cozy inside.

    Emily D.

    Tried Tauro Cocina for the first time and really enjoyed it. From the atmosphere, to the food, to the drinks everything was great. There were many dishes on the menu that were tempting and will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes on the menu!

    Pizza, poblano chicken pasta
    Mike L.

    This restaurant is a real find, located on the quiet end of Water Street. Deceptively large, with a fun and lively bar area, cozy indoor dining, and a beautiful patio with fountain for outside dining. An eclectic Spanish/Italian/Mexican fusion menu. Pizza was solid. The poblano chicken pasta dish was unique and delicious. We dined at the bar where the service was fast, efficient, and friendly. Street parking was available without a problem.

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    SR T.

    Great spot!! We loved the warm pita and pesto dip. Cilantro risotto with shrimp was comforting and flavorful! Tres leches was more of a cake version but delicious nonetheless. Mango con chile was a great mocktail. The smoky fresh pizza smell permeates and makes it inviting. Friendly staff. Mike was so helpful with menu choices! We would definitely return if we lived here! Love the Mexican-Italian fusion. So unique!

    Cilantro risotto
    Lauren P.

    We went to Tauro Cocina for the first time to celebrate my boyfriend's 30th birthday. Since I hadn't dined there before, I wasn't sure to expect since the only thing I knew was that it served Mexican-Italian food--but now it's definitely one of my favorite places in Milwaukee! We made a reservation for 8pm on a Thursday evening, but you really wouldn't have needed one as it wasn't busy. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive and gave specific and honest recommendations, which we appreciated. We tried: - Appetizer: Pan de casa, with spinach and artichoke spread - Entrees: Cilantro risotto and fettuccini al mezcal - Drinks: Paloma Italians and the Ilegal en Milwaukee The mezcal fettuccini was quite unique, and a good representation of the creativity they have on the rest of the menu at Tauro Cocina.

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    Amazing food! Great ambience! Drinks are top notch. Can't stop going back! The prices are very good as well.

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