Mexican restaurant · Near West Side
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One of Madison’s early taquerias, still strong with especialidades de la casa like chicharrón en salsa verde and carne asada. Praised by Isthmus; a go‑to on the south side.
Italian restaurant · Regent
Cozy Italian with Roman columns & Trevi Fountain replica
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Bar & grill · West Side
Classic American eats, burgers, fish fry, and fried cheese curds
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Event venue · Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara
Craft kombucha, "adult" ice cream, boba tea, Asian street food, pizza
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Breakfast restaurant · Warrens Addition
Elevated breakfast favorites, milkshakes & Bloody Marys
Pizza restaurant · Far West Side
Wood-fired pizzas with fresh ingredients, friendly service
Restaurant · Bowens Addition
Generous portions of delicious Chinese food, friendly service
Sichuan restaurant · Greenbush
Authentic Sichuan, hot pots, seafood, and familiar Chinese dishes
Fine dining restaurant · Dudgeon-Monroe
Creative meat, seafood & pasta plates, plus cocktails & wine
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Manufacturer · South Central Side
Sells & rents horror props: body parts, skeletons, medical
Thai restaurant · Schenk-Atwood
Amazing duck, curry, drunken noodles, and pad thai. Friendly service.