La Fondita de Milwaukee — Restaurant in Milwaukee

A new friend recommended this place to us. We are so glad she did. It was so much more than a place to eat. It was a beautiful escape into another culture. The inside is a small mama/papa restaurant. As a survival from covid they extended their services to the back patio. As we walked between the close buildings we were transferred from a busy city street of Milwaukee to Mexico. Spacious, festive. On one side is a slushie bar. The rest is several spread apart tables mostly in shade naturally or by umbrellas. Peaceful little trees,plants, bird chirping, music to tap foot to, colorful flags above you. The menu has many options but not too long . I selected ensalada de pollo... A fresh chicken salad.... Delicious. Perfect summer day plate. A little shredded lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado,sourcream, tomato and cucumber. Plus, my favorite.... mushroom. We truly forgot we were on a busy city block...

Excellent Mexican restaurant with healthy and vegetarian options. I'm also gluten-free and find a ton of items based on corn tortillas or tortilla-free. The tostadas nopales and tacos rajas con crema suprema are excellent and the chilaquiles are sooo tasty. Great, friendly service in a local family-owned restaurant. Super cheap but high quality food (our meals are always under $20 for both of us unless we're drinking). And if you've never had a cazuelita, you really should try one. The margaritas are made individually with fresh fruit and there are raspados for the...

My husband and i were in town looking for a place to eat. We end up eating at la fondita i had enchiladas de pollo en salsa verde. The food was ok. I've had better needed a little more flavoring in everything meaning the salsa for the chips even, the rice and beans were kind of bland. Prices are fair. The waitress was really friendly. Just the food needed flavoring. Not bad I've just had better like...