Banderas – American
Banderas serves as a vibrant crossroads of Latin American flavors, where the smoky aroma of Argentinian ribs mingles with the festive crunch of golden totopos and bubbling choriqueso. The kitchen balances the rustic char of perfectly seared carne asada with the tropical sweetness of cream-topped plantains, creating a soulful atmosphere that feels like a culinary journey from the Caribbean coast to the pampas.
408 West Florida Street, Milwaukee WI 53204 https://banderasmke.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Banderas
Dairy-Free at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Totopos, Side Guacamole and Argentinian Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Argentinian Ribs and Mango. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Totopos, Fried Sweet Plantains with Cream and El Gringo Cheese Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cubano, Sonoran Hot Dog and Side Crema. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Crema. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Crema. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Totopos, Side Guacamole and Davy’s Verdita Mocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Banderas
Banderas in Milwaukee has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Totopos, Fried Sweet Plantains with Cream and El Gringo Cheese Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Banderas
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cubano | 12.1 g | 71 g |
| Caravan Chili | 75.6 g | 58.5 g |
| Birria Bowl | 0 g | 52.8 g |
| Sonoran Bowl | 118.6 g | 52.5 g |
| Birria Pizza | 60.7 g | 45.4 g |
| Walking Taco | 7.9 g | 41 g |
| Mexican Pizza | 129.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Mamacita | 41.5 g | 36.1 g |
| Campechano Sandwich | 35.5 g | 35.5 g |
| Caribbean Bowl | 39.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Pisco Sour | 81.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Sonoran Hot Dog | 52.4 g | 32.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the tasty, satisfying portions and the welcoming atmosphere that creates a truly memorable experience. Celebrated for its prompt and knowledgeable service, guests frequently praise the staff for their menu expertise and attentive care throughout the meal. Reviewers highlight the consistently high quality of the food, noting that the combination of flavorful dishes and a warm, inviting environment leaves them feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Street Eats
- Totopos - $6: Corn tortilla chips with salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Plantains with Cream - $7: Fried sweet plantains with a side of crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choriqueso - $6: Ground Mexican chorizo, queso fundido, and totopos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $10: Choice of chipotle honey, mango habanero, or spicy garlic; served with a side of ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentinian Ribs - $13: Pork ribs served with chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walking Taco - $9: Doritos bag packed with caravan chili, pico de gallo, cheddar, queso fundido, and choice of sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Carne Asada - $16: Marinated beef, pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro rice, black beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and jalapeño toreado, served with a side of árbol sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Argentinian Steak Bites - $14: Marinated ribeye steak and Brussels sprouts, topped with chimichurri sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Bowl - $16: Marinated shredded beef, rice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, mozzarella, and queso fresco, topped with jalapeño cream sauce and served with a side of consomé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Bowl - $15: Jerk chicken, sweet plantains, and rice, topped with Caribbean jerk sauce and served with a side salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Bowl - $15: Roasted chicken, white rice, and sweet plantain, served with a side salad and ají verde sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonoran Bowl - $12: Bell pepper, onion, tomato, jalapeño, Brussels sprouts, cilantro lime rice, and beans, served with a side of árbol sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Handhelds
- Cubano - $14: Marinated pork, sliced ham, pickle, and swiss cheese, topped with garlic mayo and mustard on a batard; served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choripán - $14: Grilled chorizo sausage on a crusty bread roll with chimichurri sauce; served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brazilian Steak Sandwich - $14: Marinated steak, pickled onion, jalapeño, and mozzarella, topped with chimichurri sauce and ají verde sauce on a batard; served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Sandwich - $16: Marinated beef, chorizo, sautéed onion, and mozzarella, topped with guacamole and sour cream on a batard; served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonoran Hot Dog - $11: Bacon-wrapped beef hot dog, caramelized onion, pico de gallo, cheddar, mayo, and choice of sauces; served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hangover Soup - $8: Chicken, garlic, tomato, onion, pepper, fried tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado, and cilantro rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caravan Chili - $9: Chorizo, ground beef, kidney bean, bell pepper, poblano pepper, jalapeño, chipotle, tomato, and onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Birria Pizza - $16: Slow-cooked shredded beef, mozzarella, queso fresco, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and jalapeño cream sauce, served with a side of consomé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Pizza - $15: Chorizo black bean sauce, chipotle-marinated chicken, jack, cheddar, and queso fresco, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, and spicy ranch Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Pizza - $15: Marinated pork, mozzarella, sliced jalapeño, pickled onion, mango salsa, grilled pineapple, and cilantro, served with a side of pastor sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Gringo Cheese Pizza - $10: Classic cheese pizza Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Gringo Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza - $14: Sausage and pepperoni pizza Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mango - $6: Sliced mango, lime juice, salt, tajín, and Valentina hot sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
Beverages
- Tia Mia - $13: Appleton Estate Rum, Nosotros Mezcal, Alma Finca Orange Liqueur, orgeat, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Vampiro - $13: Peligroso Blanco, spicy house sangrita, lime juice, served in a cantarito Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned - $13: El Mexicano Reposado, Amarás Espadín Joven Mezcal, agave syrup, mole bitters, clear ice
- Sunburn - $13: Weber Ranch Agave Vodka, pineapple juice, turbinado syrup, jalapeño brine, lime juice, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- The Prickly Collins - $12: Fords Gin, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice, splash of soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Mamacita - $11: Mijenta Blanco, soda, muddled lemon, lime, and orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Margarita - $11
- Paloma - $11
- Mezcalita - $11
- Mojito - $13
- Piña Colada - $13
- Caipirinha - $12
- Pisco Sour - $12
- Carajillo - $12
- Pacífico (Glass) - $6: Tap beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- New Glarus Spotted Cow (Glass) - $7: Tap beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Guinness (Glass) - $7: Tap beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lakefront Brewery Hazy Rabbit IPA (Glass) - $7: Tap beer
- Coors Light - $5: Domestic beer
- Michelob Ultra - $5: Domestic beer
- Miller High Life - $5: Domestic beer
- Miller Lite - $5: Domestic beer
- Pabst Blue Ribbon - $5: Domestic beer
- Davy’s Verdita Mocktail - $10: Verdita juice, orange juice, lime juice, agave syrup, soda, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Pickle Limonada Mocktail - $11: Faust pickle brine, fresh lemon, simple syrup, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Spicy Watermelon Mocktail - $12: Watermelon juice, chili ancho syrup, lime juice, Bittermens Hellfire bitters, soda, black lava salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Juice-Cleanse
- Mock-a-rita - $9: Orange juice, lime juice, orange bitters, agave syrup, salt
- Bloody Maria - $10
- Mimosa - $8
- Michelada - $9
Add-ons
- Side Guacamole - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Side Crema - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Banderas
- Is Banderas dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Banderas has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Totopos, Side Guacamole and Argentinian Ribs.
- What can I eat at Banderas on a dairy-free diet?
- Totopos, Side Guacamole and Argentinian Ribs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Banderas have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Totopos and Side Guacamole.
- Is Banderas gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Banderas?
- Cubano, at roughly 71g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Banderas
- Ruby's Bagels — American
- The Yard — American
- Walker's Pint — American
- Scratch Ice Cream — American
- Chubby's Cheese Steaks — American
- Urban Harvest Brewing Company — American
- Black Sheep — American
- Glassnote Candle Bar — American
- Midwest Sad — American
- Great Lakes Distillery Tasting Room — American
- Motor Bar & Restaurant — American
- ASH Hearth & Bar — American
