Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine

Milwaukee, WI · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Milwaukee
#58
of 1182 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine, 305 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone
(414) 249-3738
Website
www.gardeniasmke.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=10322113185770564127
Status
Open · Closes 2 PM · Reopens 4 PM

Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine is a restaurant located in Milwaukee, WI. It is one of 1,182 restaurants listed in Milwaukee. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Milwaukee city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine

Las Gardenias Mexican Cuisine specializes in elevated home cooking from the Guadalajara, Jalisco region. Full bar with craft cocktails, Mexican wines and beers, frozen margaritas, and a large list of tequila, mezcal, raicilla and sotol. Lunch and... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM
Friday4 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott Lemerond · Jan 2026

If you haven’t been here yet, you are missing out on a true hidden gem. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was great—warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing meal. The service was top-tier. Our server, Erik, was absolutely fantastic. He was super attentive without hovering, incredibly helpful with the menu, and really made us feel taken care of throughout the entire meal. As for the food—wow. It was simply amazing. I ordered the carne en su jugo and it was outstanding, rich, and flavorful. We also had the birria de pollo, which was just as incredible. You can really taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. We will definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommended to anyone looking for great food and great service!

★★★★★ 5.0 Natalie · Dec 2025

Perfection. My only concern is that now I have to choose between Las Gardenias and its sister restaurant next door, Aperitivo because both have such incredible food. The tortas, tacos (tinga and carnitas), chips and salsa and guacamole all went well beyond our expectations. The meats were so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The salsa is velvety smooth and smoky, and the guacamole was so good, my baby, who has refused to eat avocados for months now, stole the dish and finished it off. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated making it a great place for a business meal or date night. The staff was very nice and gave great recommendations. I can't recommend Las Gardenias enough!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Gravelle · Dec 2025

Las Gardenias is truly a hidden gem for authentic Mexican cuisine. We enjoyed the beef stew, bone in chicken, and chicken enchilada special entrees. Each was amazing. Erik was our all-star server and he was engaged throughout our dinner experience. This is all around great restaurant. Glad we discovered it and we will return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Darien Garbis · Nov 2025

What a beautiful establishment! The atmosphere is elegant and cozy. Such incredible food, cocktails, and desserts. The staff was incredibly friendly and took wonderful care of us for our anniversary. Can’t wait to be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Lagene Lee · Jun 2025

Amazing find for our Dinner 🍽️ in Milwaukee on our visit. We searched for a Mexican restaurant & this one looked interesting. We found it & decided to give it a try. I loved the old building it’s housed in. So interesting. Their menu was fresh & new to me. We ordered 3 entrees & chips with salsa. One dish was spicy 🌶️ hot & just what my husband wanted! He loved it! I tried the Enchiladas dish with a small salad. It was a real salad even. Tacos 🌮 were ordered by another. He enjoyed them. The service was good & courteous. The decor was fun & lovely. I would go again & highly recommend it for you.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails

Services

Mexican restaurant

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