Taco Mike's – Mexican
The air at Taco Mike's is thick with the savory scent of slow-simmered barbacoa and smoky al pastor, drawing diners into a vibrant space where the art of the taco is celebrated in every bite. Golden-fried birria tacos offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to succulent, melt-in-your-mouth fillings, while zesty chicken tinga and fresh vegan options provide a bright, colorful contrast to the rich, traditional flavors.
West State Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 https://tacomikes.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
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, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Taco Mike's
Dairy-Free at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Taco, Chips & Guacamole and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Quesadilla, Vegan Taco and Shrimp Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Taco, Carne Asada Taco and Steak Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Starry, Diet Pepsi and Verde Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Starry and Brisk Ice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 18 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Taco, Chips & Guacamole and Tater Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Taco Mike's
Taco Mike's in Milwaukee has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Taco, Chips & Guacamole and Tater Tots. 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 Taco Mike's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef Taco | 25.6 g | 62.5 g |
| Mini Quesadilla | 51 g | 50 g |
| Barbacoa Taco | 15.1 g | 38.9 g |
| Walking Taco Frito Ground Beef | 23 g | 38.3 g |
| Walking Taco Dorito Ground Beef | 34.2 g | 35.3 g |
| Shrimp Taco | 18.2 g | 29.9 g |
| Fried Beef Birria Taco | 102.2 g | 28.8 g |
| Carnitas Taco | 31.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Carne Asada Taco | 13.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Steak Taco | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Chicken Fajita Taco | 41 g | 22.8 g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 19 g | 21.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding salads and fresh flavors, often citing them as a highlight of a consistently excellent dining experience. Celebrated for its intimate setting, the space offers a cozy atmosphere that guests find perfect for special outings or quiet evenings. Reviewers also praise the friendly and attentive service staff, noting that the team checks in regularly to ensure a seamless and welcoming meal from start to finish.
Menu
Tacos
- Carnitas Taco - $6: Pulled pork, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $6: Mexican steak, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tinga Taco - $6: Spicy pulled chicken, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa Taco - $6: Pulled beef, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $6: Ground pork and pineapple, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Taco - $6: Battered cod, chipotle mayo, flour shell, cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Taco - $6: Cauliflower, corn, peppers and onions, soft corn tortilla, onion, cilantro, and guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Beef Birria Taco - $7: Fried corn tortilla, jack cheese, cilantro, and dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Birria Taco - $7: Fried corn shell, jack cheese, cilantro, and dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Birria Taco - $7: Fried corn shell, jack cheese, cilantro, and dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Taco - $6: Taco seasoned ground beef, flour tortilla, jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Taco - $6: Seasoned steak, flour tortilla, jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Taco - $6: Grilled chicken, peppers and onions, flour tortilla, lettuce, jack cheese, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $6: Lightly breaded fried shrimp, flour tortilla, slaw, pico de gallo, and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Taco Combos
- Base Taco Combo - $15: 2 Tacos, 1 Side, 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Taco Combo - $18: 2 Birria Tacos, 1 Side, 24 oz Fountain Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Quesadilla - $10: Large quesadilla with Jack cheese and choice of salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12: Ground beef, jack cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walking Taco Dorito Ground Beef - $12: Doritos, ground beef, and toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walking Taco Frito Ground Beef - $12: Fritos, ground beef, and toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa Birria - $15: Large quesadilla with jack cheese and choice of pork, chicken, or beef with spicy birria dip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Chips & Salsa - $5: Rojo, verde or pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $5: Traditional guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $5: Chips and queso dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Bites - $5: Fried corn with cheese and chipotle dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice - $5: Seasoned with peas and carrots Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $5: Refried beans topped with Jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Beans - $5: Half Mexican rice and half refried beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Quesadilla - $5: Mini quesadilla with Jack cheese and choice of salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $5: Lightly seasoned, topped with cotija cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $5: Lightly seasoned tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Ranch - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Blue Cheese Dressing - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Rojo Salsa - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Verde Salsa - $1 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Pico De Gallo Salsa - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Sour Cream - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Guacamole Extra - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Queso Dip Extra - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Birria Dip Extra - $2
Desserts
- Churro Delight - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Pepsi - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink
- Diet Pepsi - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mountain Dew - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Starry - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Water - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink
- Pepsi Zero - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cherry Pepsi - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brisk Ice Tea - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Orange Crush - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink
- Lemonade - $3.5: 24 oz Fountain Drink
- Senior Sangria - $6: Mexican Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Jarritos - $6: Mexican Soda
- Sidral Mundet - $6: Mexican Soda
- Thursday Margarita Special - $5: Available Thursdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Import Beer Special - $3: Available Thursdays Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Taco Mike's
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Taco Mike's offers excellent value as a budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant with a perfect 5.0/5 rating and fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Taco Mike's stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, offering budget-friendly Mexican cuisine featuring outstanding salads and diverse birria tacos.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include vegan and gluten-free chips and guacamole, keto and low-carb guacamole, and gluten-free carnitas and barbacoa tacos.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding Taco Mike's specific hours of operation.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests enjoy an intimate, cozy atmosphere perfect for special outings, complemented by a vibrant space and friendly, attentive service staff.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy an intimate, cozy meal featuring outstanding salads and fresh tacos while experiencing friendly, attentive service in a vibrant atmosphere.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Taco Mike's has an overall average rating of 5.0/5, with diners frequently praising the fresh flavors and excellent service.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Taco Mike's accommodates diverse diets with high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, and keto options like carnitas, barbacoa, and guacamole for group dining.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Taco Mike's by visiting their official website at https://tacomikes.com/ for more information.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Guacamole Extra and Carnitas or Barbacoa tacos accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options.
- Is Taco Mike's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Taco Mike's has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Taco, Chips & Guacamole and Tater Tots.
- What can I eat at Taco Mike's on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan Taco, Chips & Guacamole and Tater Tots carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Taco Mike's have vegan options?
- Yes. 18 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan Taco and Chips & Guacamole.
- Is Taco Mike's gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Taco Mike's?
- Ground Beef Taco, at roughly 62.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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