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Habanero's Mexican Kitchen
869 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa
(414) 607-9025
or
3900 W. Brown Deer Rd.
(414) 355-5680
habanerosmilwaukee.com

You don't have to drive to the near South Side to find delicious Mexican food in a cool atmosphere. With two locations, Habanero's Mexican Kitchen offers a cool environment, quick service, tasty food and an impressive selection of tequilas. You'll find the usual combo plates here, all well done with excellent beans and rice, but more adventurous diners can sample authentic Mexican dishes. Shrimp and pork selections are standouts.

Menu: Mexican.

Price: Inexpensive to moderate.

When to go: Happy hour is always fun at Habanero's, where the bar runs frequent specials on margaritas and Mexican beers. Monday is especially cool, because martinis are $6.

Dress: Just about any dress code is acceptable, from casual to business attire.

Don't miss: The guacamole en molcajet, prepared table-side, is as good as any you'll find in town. They've usually got five different choices, from traditional to roasted of favorito (with chorizo).

Parking: Plenty available.