Hector's

We enjoyed a great lunch at Hector’s! Nice outdoor seating, nice lunch specials, and, of course, very tasty seasonal margarita flavors! We had the watermelon and pineapple and both were delicious. The service is always friendly and attentive. A favorite Tosa spot!

When we first walked in we were never acknowledged, sat at the bar for about 5 minutes as the bartender (Ella?) drank tequila straight from the bottle with her mouth. She was “too busy” to speak to us. She put down chips and asked us what to drink. They did have anything in cans or bottle, she stated so we went with water. Took her 20 minutes to give us food menus when we asked her for them when she got us the waters. Fast forward to finally getting the food. The food was lukewarm and dry, VERY CHEWY. There’s “secret sauce tastes like you added a chili taco seasoning packet to a bottle of ketchup, which was terrible. There’s rice, beans, and meat Tasted like it had been sitting in a warmer all day, mind you it was 8pm on a Saturday night kitchen didn’t close until 9:30pm, plenty of time for fresh food….. I would unfortunately do not recommend this place even though I wish I could considering on a Saturday night there was a total of 8 people there and the only one drunk was the bartender. I support local small businesses but not ones that can’t see bad employees.

Hector's was a staple for me when I lived in Milwaukee years ago. Stopped for lunch and had a taco salad. My husband had the Al Pastor tacos. Taco salad was so big I took half home for dinner. Everything was just as tasty as years ago. Prices were reasonable. Staff was friendly. The place is small but cozy. A great place still after all these years.

We ate outside on the last nice day in Milwaukee for a while and watched the sunset. The pitcher of margaritas was perfection. The stuffed jalapeno appetizer stole the show. The fish tacos were delicious and everyone loved the enchiladas.

Very amazing tasted just like home!!! Absolutely amazing service as well the hustle and handling was 10 out 10 💯💪💪✅✅

First time being here and the food was very good. I had the fish fry tacos dinner 10/10 with a pina colada. Very vibrant atmosphere. Salsa and chips 10/10.

Went for lunch with a co worker. First off the prices at the restaurant are way higher than they are online . Second bartender that took my order had the personality of a snail and had poor customer service. Then when food came i looked in the bag and noticed no salsa. Now anyone that ever been to a taco truck or any Mexican restaurant always gets salsa in little plastic containers to go . It's like ketchup with fries. But I was told it wasn't included. Very disappointing. Will not be returning. To many great Mexican places in milwaukee then to deal with that. Would not recommend this place

The food was very good, the waitress was amazing above and beyond! The chips were warm and tasty, and their salsa is absolutely delicious. I had the chicken tostada, and my husband had the pork Verde enchiladas. I enjoyed my dish. My husband wanted more flavor in the sauce, but it was good. Margaritas are fabulous!!! Get there early. Parking in back of building. This place is tiny inside, and it gets very busy. The bar fills up quickly.

Some internet sources say Hector's is not open on Fridays or Saturdays. This is wrong, I was pleased to find out on a recent visit to Wauwatosa. This is a mom and pop type restaurant that's been open for a long time and would be a nice bar to watch a game at--a Bucks game was playing when I was there. Service is friendly, not slick or obtrusive. I enjoyed the chips and salsa--the salsa had a slight heat to it that you get when it's homemade and some of the peppers might have been spicier that day. I had the spinach and mushroom enchiladas. They were covered with maybe a little too much cheese but were alright. Prices are reasonable. While I wasn't wowed by the food it was a nice meal. The low-key atmosphere is a nice change of pace from the flashier style of the chain restaurants nearby. Not a bad detour.

Worst place i ever been too Website has different prices than there menu inside. Too cheap to update website. Then food was bland and to top it off ur food doesn't come with a small side of salsa like 99.999% of every other Mexican restaurant or food truck. Would never go there again. Then the bartender/server was a middle aged guy with a attitude and no personality. Huge disappointment

This is about as average Mexican food you can get in a restaurant with an average patio and an interior that is quite unflattering. The chips and salsa are just ok. The fajitas and mole were nothing special. It's wannabe authentic Mexican food, but is more like what your mom probably made you at home on Taco Tuesday. It caters to the Tosa crowd, and that's probably why it's been around so long. It's not great, it's not bad. The whole experience is just, well, average. Go a few blocks away to Bel Air or Paloma for a fun atmosphere and creative twist on tacos and other Mexican fare. Head to the south side if you want legit, authentic Mexican. If you want something in between, you've found your spot at Hector's.

Not my favorite, but overall decent! Our tortilla chips weren't salted which was very disappointing. The ground beef taco was my favorite of the combo plate #1, but the enchilada made me feel ill because it was way too much cheese (however, it was a cheese and onion enchilada so I should have known better). Will definitely have to give this place another try another time!

Not at all festive, tasty or a worthwhile experience in any way. Food, service and ambiance definitely far short of mediocre at best. It would be less than one star to be honest.

Wish I would have taken pictures! Have gone 4x in the last 2 months prior to catching a game downtown due to convenience and we all love Mexican food. Otherwise it had been my first time here ( my sister and her husband used to go 25+ years ago). Prices are amazing. Chips and salsa excellent. Loved my fish tacos , combination plate, chile relleno was good but I didn't care for the sauce much. My sisters salmon was beautiful and delicious, she's gotten it 2x now. Small restaurant feel with basic interior, TV, many sitting at the bar. Google has great reviews, my husband saw yelp didn't so suggested I add one! Next time I'll take pictures. I love it here. And for some reason their Coke ( fountain soda) is excellent! :)

Hector's is a Mexican restaurant that has been in business in a Milwaukee suburb for 30 years. It is not a Mexican with a twist kind of place, it's an institution in Wauwatosa. They fry their own tortilla chips and make their own salsa. They put a lot of love in the food. We (2 people) split an order of steak fajitas and a signature salad (it had yummy grilled portobello mushrooms). It was a perfect lunch with a beer! The bar has that neighborhood bar feel and that is a great thing! Definitely worth a try if you can accept Hector's history!

We love Hector's we used to come here often and I'm not sure why we stopped. We rediscovered Hector's this summer and we have been here several times since then. My favorite is the tostada, my husband gets something different every time and loves it all. Do yourself a favor and just try! Better than Bel-Air in my opinion!!

Awful food. Spent over $100.00 and threw our meals away. I took 1 bite of my daughters seafood enchilada and spit it out, too fishy and too salty. Raspberry Margeritas were like water in that there really wasn't a raspberry flavor. I believe the only reason this place stays open is that it,s a place for the locals to hang out at the bar. I give Hecters minus 5 stars.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the food was very underwhelming. I ordered the fish tacos which were unseasoned, drippy wet, and mushy. My husband's seafood enchiladas were ok but also tasted very bland. Chips were unsalted too. Our waiter was great! No complaints with service. Ambiance was nothing special - we sat in a dingy room off of the bar. Wauwatosa has several great spots for Mexican food, so we don't plan to go back here unless we hear that some major improvements on the food have been made.

Good meal. Great service. Value was awesome. Can't think of a thing I would of expected more .

Hands down the worst Mexican food I've ever had, and not inexpensive either. Combo plate was clearly cooked by microwave, the plate was 1000 degrees. The steak in the fajitas was thin, leathery, and overcooked. Fire cracker poppers had zero spice. Food was flavorless.

I tried Hector's recently from the recommendation of a coworker who also lives in Tosa. The service was a little slow given how busy the restaurant wasn't, and the outdoor seating was limited and mostly in the sun. But the food portions were huge, and the taste was pretty darn good. I had enough for lunch and dinner and decided I would come back another time to take advantage of their specials. But that isn't why I'm writing this review. My bill was $20.47. I left what I believed to be a good tip of $4.53--an even $25 total. I remember thinking, "I don't usually round up like this, maybe the server won't like me being 'cute.'" But it was a good tip, and I like round numbers. It's also easier to confirm the accuracy of the amount later. I even made sure to hand my completed receipt directly to my server inside the restaurant so no one would snatch the bill from my outdoors table after I left. My credit card statement showed a charge of $30.47--which would have been an even $10 tip on the bill. I'm sure I did not leave a $10 tip on a $20.47 meal, especially because the service did not justify a nearly 50% tip. I don't know why my credit card statement showed an inflated $10 tip. I'm not saying someone at the restaurant ripped me off. But it's pretty clear something went screwy, and I was overcharged $5.47. What I am saying is that I won't go back to Hector's. When the tip I left doesn't match the tip I'm charged, I don't return to that restaurant. There are plenty of just as good, honest restaurants in the area. If you want to go to Hector's, you'll get a lot of food. The food probably will be pretty good. You may want to come back. If you do, I recommend paying in cash. Or spend your money elsewhere.

The food is good which is the main thing Hectors gets 4 stars because service is always slow. However the food is consistent and the portions are large! Parking can be an issue being right on the main road

I ordered a margarita of the month. It tasted nothing like a salted caramel apple. It was sweet and not at all flavorful. I was still charged for it, even though I sent it back and ordered something else my seafood enchiladas smelled fishy, which was questionable, but overall the service and food was tolerable.

Our service was surprisingly good for only having one waitress. Enjoyed a pitcher of margaritas. The taco meal was a good portion. Chunky and flavorful salsa. There are about 7-8 tables outside.

Great food, the price wasn't bad, and the view was good too. Love the place. The employees are nice, and the food was delivered to our table in no time.

Margarita of the month was a salted caramel....DISASTER. TASTED LIKE FEET! Sent them back and still got charged. Paid bill but YUCK

Ohhh Hector's. I would give this place 3.5 stars if it was possible. If you're looking for no frills Mexican food, this is the place for you! The interior is darkish, illuminated by neon signs. Everything is very informal, from the staff dress to taking orders. The guacamole needed more salt and lime. Guacamole can set the tone for a meal, but luckily the entrees were better. The prices are very reasonable and I ordered the Puerco en Adobo. The pork seemed to have been marinating for a long time in the adobo since it was very tender. The dish came with tortillas, rice and beans. A garnish of cilantro would have been great! Hectors's has a lot of options and is a place to go for a quick bite after work, for comida en el medio. Also, the parking lot is a beast! It's tight to navigate so I would suggest street parking.

Hectors has been around for years--in fact, my parents used to come here frequently when they were my age. The food is really good and quite authentic, and the vibe is definitely one of a dive bar (which I love). The bartenders and servers are really nice and personable. I've gotten to know Steve pretty well and I really enjoy chatting with him! If you're looking for a quiet place to go during the day to grab a beer or some good Mexican food then look no further.

Phoned ahead over Memorial Day weekend to ask if there was a wait. One word reply was "no"! Walked in and bartender replied to my request for a table for 2, sit anywhere! Server eventually came by and literally threw menus on our table. Either she was having a bad day or was bored as she just wasn't very friendly or welcoming. She cleared the table next to us and I saw a dish of salsa go to the kitchen and couldn't help but wonder if it was the same dish she slid at us! Food was so so. Beans were lukewarm but shrimp taco was good. By the end of our meal our server did warm up a bit and even smiled. Perhaps she was upset no one was there so no tips or maybe she just wanted to be somewhere else. We did leave more than 30% tip hoping it might brighten her day. It's sad because we do like to support our local businesses and our daughter and her family love this place. This was our 2nd or 3rd visit. Not sure we'll be there again. No one said goodbye or thanked us for our business and there were only two other patrons in the place.

I hopped off a flight and was craving tacos badly. Since I live near the Tosa area, I was hoping to find something nearby and authentic. I was so ecstatic to find there was a Mexican spot on this side of town. I didn't know there was! Much to my surprise, it wasn't. This place (and its marketing) is very misleading. It is not a Mexican restaurant. It's a Mexican-American inspired restaurant with no real Mexican influence. Héctor may as well have been Billy or John. As far as the food... it's a no for me. The food is crazy overpriced. I don't mind paying $$, but $15 for mediocre carne asada tacos and a side of beans and rice ain't it. I almost wanted to call my bank and dispute the transaction. The steak was under-seasoned. The corn tortillas were drenched in oil. I should've just not been lazy and gone to the Southside. Please support Brown and Black-owned businesses! Choose authentic alw

I know. I seem to be in the minority of reviewers here, but we just had an awful lunch at Hectors. Last time we were here, about five years ago, we had pretty much the same experience, however, based on comments we've heard sporadically when talking about Mexican food with others in Milwaukee, we thought we'd give them another shot. The good/OK part: 1). Good choice of Mexican beers at $4.00 a bottle. 2). They have Carnitas here; a traditional Mexican dish I have yet to find at any other Mexican restaurant I've been to in Milwaukee. Not bad, but no where near the norm I'm use to when eating Mexican food in Los Angeles. 3). Guacamole - Good; however, had way too much cilantro on board. 4). Spanish rice: The best thing we ate. Fluffy and tasty. 5). Good, attentive pleasant service (by Sheri S., per our check). The bad: 1). Cheese enchilada had a putrid flavor/smell to it. And running grease on the plate? What is that? Bad cheese? And salty, to boot. 2). Salsa also had way too much cilantro in it. They should call it cilantro salsa. 3. Frijoles: Terrible tasting. Terrible texture. Not sure what that smell/taste was, but it was so very unappetizing. 4. $7.90 for a small portion of the guacamole mentioned above in the good/ok part of this review. Really? $7.90 for what amounts to four or five tablespoons of guacamole. Hmmm? 5. Chips. Cheap, imitation Mexican corn chips that were stale. We observed others seemingly enjoying their meal, including what we overheard was an order of ceviche, served in hollowed out avocado halves. The kicker there: The sticky "produce" tags were still on the avocado shells. No joke!

Food is ok. Margaritas need to be stronger. Servers are nice. Parking can be challenging.

It's like if your [white, Wisconsinite] mother made you Mexican food. It's not bad and there's something comforting about it, but it sure as hell isn't authentic. I ordered the burritos, which are essentially over stuffed tacos rolled up a little differently. Totally not what I was expecting, but not bad. The rice and beans were fine. Everything on my plate was very middle-of-the-road. The chips and salsa are very good. I don't mind that there's an upcharge for refills, because it made sure I didn't spoil my appetite. It is fairly dark, and it's carpeted. Do with that information what you will. Hector's gets a resounding "it's fine" from me. I might be back, and will probably order extra chips and salsa.

So shrimp and fish tacos conjure up more images of sunny southern cali on the pacific ocean instead of say an old victorian house turned Mexican restaurant in a near western suburb of Milwaukee. Us Midwesterns make due. Friends invited me here for the $3.25 taco special on wed. Sure bel air gets all the tex mex luv in tosa. But all the hype aside, hector's fish taco and shrimp tacos were fee - nom - eh - nal. Lots o' spicyness and a solidly cooked white fish. (A wide variety of large-ish tacos are offered for the $3.25 special - including marinated steak and carnitas). The mango margarita I had was served on the rocks as I prefer. Tosa isn't always my scene but with the taco special going, count me in! Well done!

Bad. No Mexican in kitchen. Poopoo sabor (caca). Yelp told me to keep writing so this is fillllllllllllerrr

I visited Hector's a bit ago, and I just wasn't impressed, the food or service just didn't make we want to return to give it another try. I've gone to other Mexican restaurants and if the service was bad at least the food was good Hector's, to me on that day you missed the mark on both food and service.

my husband I visited this restaurant yesterday evening around 7:30. The restaurant had a funky not quite clean smell as if the cleaning rags haven't been changed. ordered a chicken quesadilla and a steak burrito. The burrito came out as three small rolled tacos and the quesadilla had chunks of very chewy chicken- possibly canned! Needless to say we didn't eat it took it home and threw it away! Never ever going back!

Best Chile relleno I've had within the state of Wisconsin. Second to actually have it fresh in Mexico on a trip once. They also have the BEST fish Friday tacos I've ever had. The slaw that goes on top is spicy, fair warning. Very laid back environment. Not too loud & not too quiet. You can actually hear your friends talk without yelling or the opposite whispering so people can ease drop... it's not fancy set up but the food is incredible.

DONT GO HERE! Try blue sombrero instead( literally down the block) this place is So terrible. I waited 50 minutes for my takeout order because the order was messed up (which is totally fine and I completely understand) what irritated me was while sitting and waiting for 50 minutes I was stuck listening to a group of older white men sitting at the bar making false and naive comments WITH THE MALE BARTENDER. Saying things such as how they'd "rather die than be seen wearing masks like all these faggots" and the bartender agreed commenting that he can't stand the conspiracy of covid 19 and that it's all fake. WORST OF ALL! all my food it's gross! My chicken tacos are DRENCHED in chicken juice/grease and the rice is not authentic at all. It's mushy and taste like what you buy at Walmart. sick.

Guacamole was ok, appreciated that chips looked homemade! I didn't think the tamales were anything to write home about - El Rey's are better. Service was good and staff were nice. I'll stick with bel air for Mexican food in Tosa.

I really would say 2.5 stars. Every six months or so, I say to my husband "you know, we haven't been to Hector's in a long time". And when we finish, I say "that's right, I remember why". Hector's get some extra credit for unusual offerings, and lots of tequila in the house margaritas. The chips and salsa are pretty crappy though, its WAY overpriced and everything seems to be a tad sticky. If you're in Tosa and just aren't feeling like making a lot of effort with your dinner plans, Hector's has you covered.

If you're an enchilada/mole freak like me, you have to order some from Hektors. The mole sauce is rich and flavorful, and there's enough to take home for a leftover that's even tastier than the first.

I was tired of the 3rd rate Mexican food I usually eat. I found Hector's on the internet. Mexican food heaven. They have a 4x combo meal of a burrito, a taco, an enchilada, and a chimichanga. All four are perfect. The other thing I order are the deluxe 8 ingredient nachos. Hector's has a very large menu that I have yet to explore. I would like to try the cod tacos. Hector's has a great bar menu, and delicious margaritas. I'll say the service is fast even during their busy hours.

BBQ chicken quesadilla w sour cream!! Orgasmic!! Ask for extra cheese; Heaven!! I get this to go or dine in Staff is always friendly

This place has gotten better over the years! Chips are great and the salsa is better! Food comes out hot and tasty and portions are big. Inattentive service keeps it from being 5 stars.

Not often is my experience at a new restaurant so great that I just HAVE to write a review, but Hector's was AMAZING. You could tell everything was made fresh, from the delicious salsa to the Carne Asada Tacos to the great adobo pork fajitas!! Everything was awesome and we'll definitely swing by next time we're in the area!!

We were visiting our son in Wauwatosa and we were hungry for Mexican. He suggested Hectors! Wow, what a great find! We ate outside (we brought our little dogs along because he knew they were pet friendly). I had the Chipotle Tacos, and they were delicuous! Too spicy to share with the dogs, but that was ok for me. The staff was friendly and prompt. Next time we will definitely go to Hectors!

So bad. Upcharge for extra chips and salsa at a Mexican joint ? Really? Bad decor , awful parking , geriatric servers that can't keep up or get a order straight. Taco Bell served on a plate for stupid high prices. Margaritas are over priced and small, and service was awful - again- never going back! Positives lots of room at the bar because everyone. It me knows all of this .

Came here for lunch on a Thursday for work. The parking lot is small and you could easily drive by the place without knowing. It was recommended by coworkers to get the California quesadilla so that's what all 9 of us got. It was super good and stuffed with plenty of ingredients. The chips and salsa were also very tasty, I had a hard time stopping. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. The inside of the place was pretty small and cramped though. I'd come back to try other menu items.

The first hint that we should have left immediately was the stale chips. You could literally fold them. When we asked for better chips, the waitress tried biting into one to check and made up some excuse. Waitress begrudgingly accommodated switching flour tortillas for corn due to gluten allergy. While sitting in the patio she asked me to move my chair to allow her to fit through even though the person sitting next to us left less of a gap. She did not ask nicely. As a Mexican I am embarrassed for this place. Tacos were less than school lunch meat quality. The beans were inedible. My girlfriend had the same meal. We couldn't finish. She ended up throwing up after leaving while I suffered a splitting head ache. There's no way this place meets code. A health inspector would have a field day. Came in craving tacos, left hating myself for not walking out sooner.

Sorry to report that everything we ordered recently was either stale (chips) or tasteless (fish tacos) Sigh. Our last meal here was great. Won't be back. Too much competition.

I was taken on a date here one night. We sat in the bar area to watch a sports game. I looked through the menu and although items with bbq sauce are not usually my first choice I saw the grilled bbq shrimp burritos on the menu and it stood out. It was amazing. The bbq sauce along with the shrimp over exceeding my expectations. I've been back twice and it's so good I just keep ordering it. Service is great and friendly as well.

Food was great. We had bean and cheese dip, numero uno, and chili relleno. The relleno was amazing and the jalepeno margarita was fantastic. We will go back

Nope, sorry. Not a fan. Being a Tosa resident for the past 10 year, I know I am supposed to love it in the same way that all MKE coffee drinkers are programed to love Altera. Not I McFly. As much as people rip on the 5th & National TexMex cantinas, Hector's is worse. I've never had a single thing here that I've actually enjoyed. The restaurant itself is gross, the parking is worse than MacArthur Square, the food is bland, and I'm always "in a hurry to get home," if you know what I mean... I'm not a 'rita drinker, but my wife tells me that theirs are nothing special. I don't understand why this place is always crowded. Are there that many people in town who have never been to any other Mexican restaurant? Sorry fellow Tosa-eans (Tosa-ites?). I'm taking a pass on this one.

I was pleased to have my first Hector's experience last night, dining with some friends who were just back from a weekend in Chicago and who both happen to be regulars at this 'Tosa institution. Maybe we just were in at the right time -- after the Packers game but before Sunday night football -- but after reading reviews I was questioning if we would receive similar "slow" service. Not so in our case. The bartender promptly greeted us with chips, salsa, and was back quickly with drinks. The server was equally prompt and super friendly; checking on us several times during the meal to ensure everything was well. Perhaps the most entertaining part of my visit was my first interaction with Marquette legend "Freeway," who was hanging out in the bar area last night. My boss @ work -- who has lived in the Milwaukee area 20+ years -- filled me in on what he knew & recalled his positive interactions with Freeway going back to the late 80's. I know this guy might annoy some folks or creep others out, but he seems to be a sweet person with a ridiculous encyclopedic sports knowledge -- seriously, he was spouting off the '96 Packers Super Bowl team starting lineup out of nowhere. Amazing. OK, back to Hector's...now to the food -- it was just OK. Not great but not terrible. The taquitas were famazing; delicious eggrolls filled with a salsa-like cream cheese mixture, capable of exploding if you took too big of a bite. I had beef tacos with rice & beans; I like getting a choice of flour, corn, or hard shell corn shells -- all of which Hector's offers. The tacos (and much of the menu in fact) were quite "American-ized," with only a few of what I would call 'authentic' Mexican items on the menu. Tasty but again, not the best in the world. You could probably do better, but you could also do worse with Hector's. The prices are a bit steep for my liking, but it is better than hitting the drive-thru at Taco Bell. Overall it is about on par with Rudy's Mexican Cantina (off Water St.) -- ultimately, I will probably be more likely to dine at Bel Air Cantina or Conejitos -- but if I am in 'Tosa and looking for decent Mexican food, I would stop in again.

No masks customers or employees, no social distancing, treated poorly and food was wrong.

This is my Go-To place when it comes to amazing Mexican food and magnificent margaritas! The staff is brilliant! They are laid back but completely professional. Steve is an amazing mixologist and Maria and Jill and the rest of the amazing staff make me feel like I am their number one priority! You are not a customer at Hector's, you are a friend!