La Dama Mexican Kitchen & Bar

La Dama is a beautiful spot with a warm vibe, a great back patio, and a menu full of thoughtful flavor. We came on a Tuesday and definitely recommend it — $5 margaritas and $5 off guac were a nice bonus and a great way to kick things off! The guacamole was super fresh with radish and tomato for a little texture - simple, clean, and well-seasoned. The margs were solid too, not too sweet at all. The real standout was the Salmon Encrustado… perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired with beet purée and hibiscus reduction that actually brought the whole dish together. Would 100% order again. The Cochinita Pibil had a beautiful presentation, but flavor-wise, it just didn’t stand out. Not bad, just not memorable. I appreciated how accommodating the kitchen was with my food allergies on the Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos. The flavors were great - especially the pomegranate and chimichurri! the dish was a little too oily for my taste but tasty nonetheless-the-less. We also tried the birria tacos, which were definitely tasty — super flavorful — but $21 for three tacos felt hard to justify, even in a higher-end setting. Service was a highlight — our server was incredible: friendly, attentive, and even surprised my friend with a birthday dessert 🎂 Overall: La Dama delivers on experience! great staff, beautiful atmosphere, and solid food with a few standouts. On the pricier side, but worth checking out, especially if you go on a Tuesday.

Buzzy, intimate dining room adjacent to the open concept kitchen. Great date spot. Favorite bite was the vegetable tlayuda. Rich flavors, complex textures on top of a perfectly crunchy tortilla.

We finally made it to La Dama! A late birthday celebration with lots of fun food. Such a great little spot—highlights were a phenomenal tequila cocktail with a rim of volcano salt and an AMAZING maple mascarpone cheesecake—one of the best desserts we’ve ever had. Go try this place!

We had a great dinner at La Dama. The outdoor patio is beautiful and super nice for summer. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was also great (tried the tacos, a steak dish, the guac, and the grilled romaine salad). Prices felt high but not terrible. Server was responsive and helpful with dietary restrictions. We hope to return in the future!

Great drinks. Amazing food. Best tacos I’ve had in a long time. Limited seating so be sure to make reservation in advance.

First time at La Dama, but it's been on our list for a while. We have been trying to keep up with the many new restaurants that have opened in Milwaukee, and this has been one of the best, all around experiences! So glad that we stopped and will definately be back. Had a 6:00 reservation on a Saturday night. Got seated right away. We had a few choices, inside, outside or a little spot right at the end of the bar, which we took. Turned out to be a very good choice in seating. The bartender was our server, and he did an incredible job the entire night. (Thanks Aton) And we got a great view of the work in the micro-kitchen on the other side. All the staff were super friendly, helpful and efficient. We started with a couple of drinks, a Margarita and Old Fashioned. Each of them was a unique blend of ingredients with a seasoned salt along the rim. Also placed a order of their guacamole which was fresh, tastely and inventive. Who puts Pomegrate seeds in Guac! So unique and yummy! We order a combination of Tacos, Grilled Shrimp, and Octopus. Each of them was fresh, hot, flavorful, and inventive (there's that word again). It's a small place, with an even smaller kitchen. The entire staff was working hard to make and serve. You should plan according, and give yourself 1.5 hrs, so as to not feel rushed. We will definately be back, and maybe save room for dessert. And maybe try the beautiful outdoor patio too.

There was nothing particularly bad about this spot, but this is not 4.6 rating food, service or drinks. Most of the food was cooked really well and very under seasoned - best bite was the tuna taco which was very good and I would happily have again. Drinks were fine, and I did really enjoy the atmosphere.

Hands down the best Mexican cuisine in SE Wisconsin. Do not judge this book by the cover. Show up ready to step out of your normal boundaries and order a broad range of items to share so you don't miss out on this amazing menu. Can't wait for our friends and family to experience this great spot!

My three girlfriends and I went to La Dama Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Walker's Point for dinner Friday night. A reservation is definitely needed for this cute and quaint restaurant! We ordered the guacamole, which was refreshing and pretty! I loved the pomegranate seeds and fruit on top. We each order the three taco dinner, my favorite tacos were the Tampiqueno (hangar steak) and the Pastorcito (guajillo glazed pork belly). They were flavorful, well-balanced, and the meat was very good quality and tasted great. I love how everything was seasoned. The staff were very friendly, including the cooks, who you can see when you arrive and leave the restaurant.

La Dama is a beautiful spot with a warm vibe, a great back patio, and a menu full of thoughtful flavor. We came on a Tuesday and definitely recommend it -- $5 margaritas and $5 off guac were a nice bonus and a great way to kick things off! The guacamole was super fresh with radish and tomato for a little texture - simple, clean, and well-seasoned. The margs were solid too, not too sweet at all. The real standout was the Salmon Encrustado... perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired with beet purée and hibiscus reduction that actually brought the whole dish together. Would 100% order again. The Cochinita Pibil had a beautiful presentation, but flavor-wise, it just didn't stand out. Not bad, just not memorable. I appreciated how accommodating the kitchen was with my food allergies on the Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos. The flavors were great - especially the pomegranate and chimichurri! the dish was a little too oily for my taste but tasty nonetheless-the-less. We also tried the birria tacos , which were definitely tasty -- super flavorful -- but $21 for three tacos felt hard to justify, even in a higher-end setting. Service was a highlight -- our server was incredible: friendly, attentive, and even surprised my friend with a birthday dessert Overall: La Dama delivers on experience! great staff, beautiful atmosphere, and solid food with a few standouts. On the pricier side, but worth checking out, especially if you go on a Tuesday.

My first encounter with La Dama was at an event. They had a great veggie dish in a parking lot full of meat dishes. Based on that my mom and I decided to visit the restaurant recently. We did not have a reservation, but we lucked into seats at the bar. We'll know to book ahead moving forward, because this is a small restaurant. The space is dark and moody, with fun art. There's a second small dining area in the back. We started with the queso - their version includes burrata and crab. Who can resist that? It was excellent, although like so many places, there were just a few pieces of toasted bread served with it. My dish was an appetizer, as was my mom's, but they were more than adequate sized to eat as a meal. Both were very good and reasonably priced. Mine seemed a little salty and I am a person who likes a lot of salt. A to-go order we brought home of pork was also much appreciated by the eater. Our cocktails were good as well. The bartender provided solid service and menu insight.

Had girls dinner here tonight. We were seated in the back '"patio" which had space heaters for this chilly June day. The staff were wonderful and kind! We had Alexa as our server and she made sure we had what we needed. I had the salmon encrustado and wow. I love Mexican food but let me say, this was one of the best non "typical" Mexican food I've ever had. Hibiscus reduction!? Beet puree!? Corn on salmon!? Fantastic! I enjoyed a Mexican beer with lime and salt. My friends got the taco trio and a few mixed drinks and loved them. Next time I think we will do the apps and share. Would recommend!

Want delicious authentic Mexican, while also being more upscale? This is it. The service was outstanding, our waitress was great. The inside was so warm and unique. We sat out in the back patio, which was quaint and perfect for a summer evening. The drinks were delicious, I throughly enjoyed my margarita! You can tell it was made with the most simple ingredients. Another favorite from the table was "The Mexican Lollipop", which was a twist on a margarita with passion fruit. Our table split the guacamole, HEAVENLY. The guac was SO fresh. Most of us got the taco flight, which comes with three delicious tacos (there is a variety to choose from). I got the birria, tuna, and tampiqueno (hanger steak). My favorite was the hanger steak taco. All of the tacos were loaded with toppings. Another friend got the salmon encrustado, which was delicious. Simple. I will say, don't expect cheap prices. This is very much so a more upscale Mexican restaurant.

I've driven by La Dama several times and finally had a chance to stop in and try their food. I'm not sure what I pictured for the interior, but it was definitely cozy and laid out well to maximize their limited space (plus a few seats at the bar - where I sat). I didn't realize going in that the menu would be at a higher price point. I was skeptical about $8 tacos and as much as I wanted to mentally reprice them - once I ate a taco, I switched my mind, these are appropriately priced. I got 3 Pancita tacos (guajillo rubbed roasted pork belly...) and I still think about how impressed I was with these. In addition, I ordered Chillitos Rellenos (egg battered stuffed jalapenos with duck carnitas...) as an appetizer and after the first two plates, it wasn't hard to entice me to try dessert. Just three options on the menu, the bartender called attention to the Tarta de Arandanos and it was a great choice. If you're looking for a date night spot, this would be a good fit.

Definitely loved this cute small restaurant (crazy water location). Absolutely loved my Mexican lollipop cocktail, the guac, and the shrimp appetizer. My tuna taco was outstanding. However salty chips and beef and uber spicy shrimp tacos. Lots of spice here. Which should be expected. But not for the faint of heart. The hostess was lovely.

La Dama is a unique find in the Walkers point area offering a very modernized spin on classic Mexican dishes. My friends and I went for dinner/ margs (definitely recommend having a reservation as it's small) and were sat in the outdoor covered patio which had a fountain and heaters creating a lovely dining experience. We had the nicest waitress who assisted in providing very helpful menu suggestions and solid descriptions of the food. I got the prickly pear- elderflower margarita which was very unique- definitely something fun and different to try. We shared the guacamole app which was SO delicious, such good flavor and comes with fresh chips. The menu itself is smaller sized with limited to no modifications allowed due to a smaller kitchen, but I tried three of their specialty tacos which did not disappoint! The birria was my absolute favorite with very tender meat and an avocado sauce on top. Overall, I would definitely recommend making a reservation here if you are looking for a more upscale modern, higher end Mexican cuisine experience

Great service. Love the cute outdoor patio. However the inside is very small. We opted for the guacamole and chips which was okay but the chips were very salty. Then we tried two specials: the fall stuffed poblano and the barbacoa tacos. I very much enjoyed the deconstructed barbacoa tacos! Their basic margarita was a little sweet for my liking. Their other cocktails were okay but would have liked to see more cocktails featuring tequila.

Had a fantastic meal. Halibut special was cooked perfectly and my friend's Tacos were delicious. Daryl our bartender provided excellent hospitality. Cannot wait to go back!

La Dama had been on my list for quite sometime, finally made a reservation & was so glad we did! The place was bustling on a warm Saturday night. We were seated indoors, right next to the host/ess stand which is in the middle of the dining area. We felt a bit cramped with so many people coming to check in, & it got to be a bit loud & hard to hear each other. All things aside, the food & service made up for it all! We started with the guacamole & aguachile rojo-very fresh start to our meal! For our entree, I chose the lamb shank birria-FAB-U-LOUS! It's hard to find lamb shank on the menu anywhere, so when I find it, I order it! Perfectly balanced, savory, umami goodness. My friend had the sea bass special & said it was delicious! I will return in the near future, but will ask to be seated on the patio.

It's a mixed bag for me for La Dama. I been wanting to try this place due to the great reviews. And because Milwaukee doesn't really have an upscale Mexican restaurant experience. First and foremost, the establishment is very inviting. It's dimly lit so it's perfect for date night. The decor is fitting to the name, it's a mix of swanky and hip. Our server was superb. Very attentive, nice and funny. I appreciate the welcoming we received. Now on the food. I was looking forward to trying different things off their menu and some of the were sub par. We ordered the ceviche,m and bone marrow for appetizers. Ceviche was good but it was a bit on the unseasoned side. Bone marrow was delicious but it was too small I wish I would have been give an option for appetizers enough for 4 people to share. Moving onto entrees, we had the carne en su jugo, Cochinita pibil, birria and the rainbow trout with green and red adobo. Carne en su jugo was not what we expected. It looked like a parillada, literally no juice. Cochinita pibil had a strong pork flavor. The rainbow trout en adobo was disappointing because it was literally the fish butterflied and the sauce on top only. Don't get me wrong, the sauce had a good flavor, but it would have been better if the whole fish was covered in the sauces. And lastly, the birria. It was literally just juice, not a lot of hominy and it had a leg in it. It would have been better if it had more hominy, a thicker base and shredded meat. Also the broth needed more salt. The presentation for both the birria and the rainbow trout was not it. I was kind of embarrassed because I had my 2 aunts visiting from Mexico and I wanted them to have a nice, somewhat upscale meal they did not experience that. I came in thinking it would be an elevated regional Mexican restaurant experience and it just wasn't the case. The saving grace was the ambiance and the service. I feel that if I spent over $200 I should I have left satisfied and I did not. Maybe I should give them a second try and try something different from the menu.

very cute small place with patio. food was good as well as drink, seated immediately no wait on a friday evening

First time diner with La Dama, my husband chose it as our celebration meal for our first anniversary with our families (9 people in total)! First and foremost, La Dama needs to fix their website... ladamamke.com is hackkked which is not a great start. I wasn't even able to review the menu at home to tell you exactly what we got so bear with me! My mother made the reservation and was a tad disappointed the staff didn't mention we would be seated outside on the patio as it was a chilly evening. We ordered margaritas at the bar before sitting down and I was a big fan of the skull glasses. We were sat at our table and shortly after greeted by our server, who explained the specials. Our group reviewed the menu and opted to start with the guacamole and some queso. The guacamole was the fanciest I've ever had, who would have though of putting pomegranate seeds in avocado... but it worked! The majority of the table opted to do the taco trio, I got the Tuna, Tampiqueno and a chicken taco which I cannot for the life of me remember (and I cannot find the menu online lol!). All were good, my favorite was probably the Tuna but nothing out of this world. My MIL got the carne asada plate which she said was excellent. I will say that our server started off hot and then slowly disappeared as the evening went on, I think our table would have purchased more drinks if he would have checked in more frequently. My mother made the point that with the group of our size, he was guaranteed 20% gratuity and it showed... Sad to see but it was felt by the entire group. Overall, not the greatest tacos in the world, not the best service in town, and not an ambiance that I neeeed to experience again. I'll probably stick to the many authentic and delicious mexican restaurants in the greater Milwaukee area. My thought is that La Dama is probably a much better dining experience if you're a couple having dinner or a double date, but not so great for a large group. Hope they get their website fixed soon because that is also very frustrating!

Loved La Dama! such a unique little restaurant in Walker's Point bursting with personality and flavor!! Their menu is well crafted and all the food has such unique flavor combinations. I was very impressed with the drinks, staff, food, and atmosphere. Will be back!

My first visit to La Dama was exceptional and I can't wait to go back. Standouts were the cocktails (The Mexican Lollipop was amazing), the mole sauces, and the fish tacos, ESPECIALLY the fish tacos! The place is small, so reservations are a great idea. Service was excellent, too.

First, I'd recommend making reservations prior to your visit, this is a small restaurant with only street parking availability. The menu is extremely small, but well rounded which allows the chef to perfect his dishes. We started with the queso fundido and the pork belly esquite which was AMAZING! As an entree, we had an array of tacos and callo de hacha. The best tasting tacos were the cochinita pibil and duck carnitas. The only underwhelming dish was the camarón al mantequilla and the charro beans were okay. They were unfortunately out of rice during my visit. The restaurant is small house with the kitchen in the main dining room neighboring the bar. As a California native, this is not something I see often. It was unique and gave a warm ambiance. The service was good and decent recommendation were given. For desert, the tres leches was good but had a little too much rompope syrup. Overall, I'd give this a 3.5.

The food was stellar. Loved the guacamole, the tacos, and especially the salmon. The server was super attentive. It wasn't as loud as you'd expect from a pretty small place. Would go back for sure. Upscale Mexican vs. the tired and boring low-quality or manufactured type of normal places. I'd rate it similar to Fontera Grill in Chicago.

Flavorful food and nice cocktails in a cool atmosphere. The service is overall good.

Food was extremely tasty, spices just right veggies perfect, service was very good, server knew the food well, drinks great, ambiance- authentic

Love coming to La Dama! For my meal I got the steak and vegetables. The steak was cooked well and stayed juicy and tender. I do wish it came with something on the side for the price though. I got the vegetables o. The side and they were great! Multiple types of vegetables including Brussels sprouts, which I love - plus pomegranate which added nice texture and flavor. We got three out of their four desserts. It wasn't the best tres leches I've had, but just ok. The apple dessert was better. The absolute best dessert that I would personally eat 10 of was the cheesecake - highly recommend!!! It was phenomenal and I'm definitely coming back for it.

Bartender was great! My mom and I sat at the bar had the best guacamole and the best Mexican food in Milwaukee!!! Hands-down prove me wrong.... Margaritas were on great as well. I wish the bar was a little bigger, but it worked.

La Dama was a mixed bag experience for me. I loved this space when it was Crazy Water so I was excited to try this. The space is really cool and inviting. The drinks were tasty, but the reason for my 3 star review is unfortunately due to the food. Particularly a misleading menu and a few things that don't make much sense. We ordered the queso fundido. My wife can't have dairy so she asked for a side of salsa. I've been to hundreds of Mexican/Latin restaurants and this is typically always served with tortilla chips. Here, the queso comes with 4 small pieces of toasted bread, so my wife sat there with her little cup of salsa and nothing to dip into it. The menu looked great. $24 for 3 tacos is a little pricey, but the ingredients looked exciting. I noticed they had Huitlacoche, which caught my eye! I've always wanted to try it and have never even seen it on a menu before so I knew this is what I was going to order. I got 2 huitlacoche and one of the pork belly tacos. When they came out, I was given 1 pork belly and 2 regular mushroom tacos.... No huitlacoche in sight. The server called them mushroom tacos when they delivered them. I thought maybe there was some huitlacoche in the taco, but no. Just straight up mushrooms. They were ok, but the pork belly was amazing. Had I known their "huitlacoche" was just mushrooms, I would have ordered 3 of the pork belly instead. It seems misleading to label mushroom tacos as something they're not. It's the equivalent of ordering A5 Wagyu at a restaurant and being served something from Omaha Steaks. I'd be willing to give this place another shot to try some of their other food which looked unique and amazing, but can't help but feel like I was slighted into paying $16 for two boring mushroom tacos.

Food- we got the oyster specials, Cazuela de Repollitos y Hongos(brussel sprouts), lamb shank birrias, and salmon encrustado. Oyster was standard nothing to rave about, lamb shank Birria was plain/tasteless almost, though the salmon encrustado and brussel sprouts were pretty good! However, the price was INSANELY expensive! The vibe and ambiance do not justify the price. In addition, although this is a "nicer" restaurant, which they want to provide more paced/slower service, it was just way too slow. Other patrons that came after us get their food much faster than us. Not worth going back to, sadly

Delish! Everything we had was fantastic and the service was good. The place is small so plan accordingly. We will make it a regular spot!

I find this place to be SO underrated, and have always enjoyed bringing friends who have lived here forever here for a surprise. The drinks are amazing, and the food is always a hit, whether you play it safe with some tacos, or go a little bit more adventurous. The patio is absolutely lovely, covered, with a plant wall that Ames the aesthetic, but honestly the inside is amazing too and worth a seating. I have a friend who still dreams about their lamb - check it out!

Highlights/Lowlights 1. Friendly Service 2. Average Food 3. Cool Location in Walker's Point My husband and I had visited La Dama just after they opened (years ago!). After that visit I remember thinking this place was pretty good but nothing that I would add to my "I always recommend this place" list. Since then, I've read tons of rave reviews and articles about La Dama and their head chef so I wanted to give it another try. The location is great, right on S 2nd in Walkers Point and easily walkable to several other bars/restaurants for an after dinner cocktail or dessert. We had a 7:15 reservation and unfortunately our table wasn't ready until closer to 7:30. Once we were seated service was average-paced but very friendly. We ordered the burrata queso and guacamole for the table. The queso fell a little flat for me. Warming up the burrata had it lose some of its texture/appeal. Guacamole was quite good and flavorful! I did the brisket special for my dinner. It wasn't bad, but honestly reminded me of hotel banquet food. Several others in our group did tacos and had similar things to say, good! but not great. My expectations could have been too high on this one. This would be a solid 3.5 for me. I've heard the patio is really nice in the summer, maybe third time is the charm?

We got the La Dama Aguachile Rojo for app and assorted tacos for main. Tampiqueno (beef sirloin) and Cochinita Pibil (pork shoulder) were our favorites!! We also got Pancita (pork belly), Pescadito (seared grouper) were delicious too. Surprisingly the Duck Carnitas was our least favorite as it was a bit dry and bland. Nevertheless, I was very surprised how delicious the tacos were. Only two downside is that it's pretty pricey for what you get, $8/taco. Also the building it's in is very old; although the decors were beautiful, most things are coated in dust.

Upscale Mexican that doesn't miss. Food is amazing. Everything we've tried has been phenomenal including dessert which we usually don't do but thought we'd give it a try. Glad we did because it was delicious. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed, they'll keep you coming back & thinking about their food. Only CONS - small kitchen but I think it adds to the ambiance. Just know it may not be super fast but they're still good at managing orders.

Chef Peggy Magister closed the renowned Crazy Water restaurant and launched this concept of elevated Mexican cuisine, along with her long-time chef of Mexican heritage. I visited with a friend for the first time last week, and I can tell you this place is every bit as special and delicious as Crazy Water was! My friend and I shared the Grilled Oysters, Chicken Tinga Empanadas, BBQ Pork Back Rib Tlayuda, Tostada de Pulpo (octopus), and 2 orders of tacos. There are 3 tacos per order, and you can mix n match from the list of options. The lamb birria taco is available Tuesdays only. We ordered the Lamb Birria, Pancita (with pork belly), Duck Carnitas, Huitlacoche y Hongo (corn fungus recently popular in Mexican cuisine with wild mushrooms), Ahi Tuna, and Cochinita Pibil (pork shoulder). Every bite was amazing, but I think the BBQ Pork Back Rib Tlayuda was my favorite dish on this night! I loved the patio seating! We had a table next to the fountain, and our server, Lucy, was also amazing! I can't wait to go back to try more menu items, including entrees!

I had dinner with a friend at La Dama for the first time recently. Overall it was a good experience with a few caveats. I love the space. It's rather small, but funky and cute. Service was adequate. The food was a little bit hit or miss. Some items were delicious and others not so much.

This was our first time at La Dama after walking past it a few weeks before and making a note to try it. I would definitely classify it as more of a date spot. I probably would not recommend coming here if you're a picky eater. Otherwise, there are tons of interesting choices! I ordered the empanadas, but unfortunately they didn't have them. I tried the mole with tortillas, but I probably would've preferred it with chicken or something else added. The guacamole was amazing and the margaritas were also extremely good. It's definitely a pricier meal, so keep that in mind (about $100 for two people). The patio looked very cute and if I go back I would definitely make a reservation out there!

Wonderful restaurant just south of downtown Milwaukee. Yummy drinks, great service, and delicious food. I will return and I recommend.

I have been here twice for special occasions. Once it was for my birthday. Which is a little bit tricky because it's Cinco de Mayo and this is a Mexican restaurant. I had a reservation well at advance. When we got to the restaurant, the host said that the prior party have not left the table and so they were not ready for us. 45 minutes go by and still nothing. One of my friends had to go to the host and say "come on it's for her birthday, we have been waiting for awhile...." etc etc. They finally asked the prior group to leave because they had extended their stay and were not purchasing anything else since we had first checked in to the reservation. When we were finally seated everything else went smoothly. Just very frustrating we had to wait almost an hour for a table that we already had a reservation for. The next time I went was for another birthday. This time it wasn't on Cinco de Mayo - for reference. I wanted to pay $100 in cash and have the rest on my credit card. I noticed that the bill was $20 more than I had accounted for. The waiter had not included one of my 20s. I would've over paid for my meal by $20 if I had not been paying attention. The food is VERY good, and I do recommend people checking it out, but be wary of the service. I feel like the food and the atmosphere is tainted by the lack of attention and initiation by the staff members. Because, if they had great service, I would definitely give them five stars. The two out of five rating is for service alone.

We really like this restaurant. The ambience is great, including the friendliness of the staff and the art on the walls. The drinks were really delicious and so was the food. The only complaint I have is that one of the tacos I ate had a very hot chili in it, which caused me to have to ask for dairy and lots of water and ice. I am a little sensitive, but that was kind of over the top even for my sensitivities. They told us that chilies are unpredictable and sometimes people get hot chili in their food. I think that it should be easier to control the heat, but I'm not a Mexican cuisine chef. Having said that, we would definitely go back.

La Dama is a cute Mexican place with a great vibe. The cocktails were good, we had the Mexican lollipop and the Manhattan. We started with the dos moles, which were just okay. For dinner had the lamb Birria and chilitos, both were really great. Make a reservation for sure!

The bacon wrapped fig was worth the trip in itself the tacos and drinks were a plus. The only downside was the mezcal flight, low cost mezcal and 1 Oz pours for $25.

This is another Milwaukee gem. As you enter, you walk up some pretty steep stairs. It is a very cozy place that is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is right in front for everyone to see. For appetizers we ordered Guacamole ($15), Ensalada Romana ($9) and from the specials menu, roasted eggplant soup ($10). Both the guacamole and the salad were excellent but this roasted eggplant soup was amazing. It was are favorite item of the night. For our entrees l ordered the rib eye special and wife got the Salmon Encrustado ($34), both were delicious.

Such a cute, yet small venue in Walker's Point. Lovely outdoor patio that was screened in to save you from the pesky skeeters. Mushroom tacos were amazing and others enjoyed their entrees as well. Others mentioned the price being high, however visiting from San Diego, the prices for food seemed fair and the drinks were a good value. Waiter was pleasant. Highly recommend!

All around great experience. Came in with my cousin on a slower night during the week and sat at the bar. Taken care of by a great bartender named Anton. Good conversation and recommendations from him. The restaurant in small but well decorated with a cozy feeling. We started with the bacon wrapped dates and grilled octopus. Both great dishes. The bacon wrapped dates are stuffed with chorizo and served with a rich red pepper sauce. The grilled octopus is served on a corn tostada with grilled pineapple, habanero and a cream sauce. My cousin ordered the duck, pork belly and tuna tacos. He enjoyed all three. I ordered the braised lamb shank which was sublime. Fall apart in a nice mole sauce served with homemade corn tortillas. Highly recommended.

Our visit to La Dama was fantastic on all fronts - food, wine, and service. The back patio (covered and enclosed with a fountain) was cozy and comfortable. The tuna/shrimp starter was gorgeous and not too acidic (which ceviches unfortunately tend to be). We did the tacos (tuna and pork belly) and the whole grouper. All fantastic with just the right level of flavor and spice. Our favorite discovery of the night was the Txakolina on the wine list (white from Spain). Fantastic place for a special meal!

There isn't a better chic relaxing unique surprising and affordable dining experience anywhere. Anywhere! Foods you absolutely can not experience anywhere else... except maybe their Guac. Combine that menu with the unusual drinks(especially the la dama) and it's a complete dining parade.

I had a wonderful dinner at La Dama, dining on the lovely outdoor patio. La Dama is an upscale, creative Mexican restaurant, unlike the mom and pop Mexican restaurants that proliferate in Walker's Point and west. The restaurant is more Rick Bayless than Cancun. Everything tasted wonderful, but I was disappointed by the mixology offered. While the food was very creative, the drink selection was hampered by convention. Our server, on this Tuesday evening, was quirky in the best way, providing suggestions and personal anecdotes. She was great, but I never got her name. One odd thing about La Dama, is they serve mole as an appetizer with chips, but no mole was available with any of the entrees. That seemed weird to me. La Dama is an inventive Mexican restaurant that has become rare in Milwaukee. It copies kitchens in Chicago, LA, NYC, and CDMX. You will enjoy the food, but be prepared to spend about $75.00 per person with tip and drinks.

Outstanding, creative, authentic Mexican cuisine. This is on par with the best in Houston. They pack a lot in a cozy space. The oysters were luscious. The tacos were creative with duck, fish, steak and mushroom options. There was a vegetarian appetizer on a crispy taco that was amazing. It had a chili oil drizzle and roasted peanut squash and mushrooms and beans and cheese. That was outstanding. The desserts were creative with sweet corn ice cream paired with a blueberry cobbler pie. The whole meal was sensational. This has got to be the best in the Midwest.

Some of the damn finest food that's ever been inside my mouth hole. A reservation was made by friends and we hobbled along, and the extra bodies were seated without issue. The wait staff was patient and hospital, we were made to feel real special! Highest recommendation from a somewhat snooty foodie. All the Tacos were were the Bomb dot com!

The fresh, celebratory flavors of Mexico's many cuisines have always excited me. My father grew up in a small town in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, so my family has traveled the tastes of Mexico City, Riviera Maya, Mazatlán, & Monterrey, but we've unfortunately never gotten to Oaxaca. So it's no surprise I found the most interesting dishes on La Dama's menu to be Oaxacan! Dinner at La Dama was visually dreamy: surrounded by handpainted murals, soft lighting, and a folk art sculpture of a dragon creature poised above the doorway. The cocktail calling my name ACTUALLY had my name: The Gabriella. And it was smooth and fruity, made with mezcal, aperol, cocchi Americano, and simple syrup. If it wasn't so boozy, I would have gotten two. Caleb tried The Mexican Lollipop: Served in a quirky mug shaped like a skull, the sweet passionfruit and lime was distinctly margarita-like, made more punchy with tamarind, with an extra flavor layer of chipotle salt on the rim of the glass. In regard to appetizers: the grilled octopus was one of the best I've had. And the tetela was a perfectly crispy corn masa pocket filled with mushrooms, cheese and blackbean paste. The salmon topped with chapulin (grasshoppers) was a gorgeous assembly of textures and mildly spiced fish with sweetness from the golden beet puree. Caleb's Lamb Shank Birria was a must try item, and there was so much he took half home. The pescatarian options were full of flavor, and I'd love to order their tacos for takeout soon! The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly, as well. And they even gave us a free dessert for our anniversary, which has NEVER happened anywhere before, so I was very excited. Even more so once I took my first bite of the capirotada (Mexican bread pudding made with figs, dates, pecans, etc.). It was the perfect spiced autumnal end to the evening. PLUS! Update: They now offer takeout specials Tuesday through Wednesday. Tuesdays: 3 tacos and rice + beans for $15 $8.00 takeout margaritas!

This place is amazing. Starts with a vibrant and well informed staff. The food is a great blend of flavor and quality. Feel free to order anything on the menu with confidence. I can't recommend the charro beans enough, they are the best my wife and I have ever had. I just hope none of my Hispanic friends find out I paid $24 for 3 tacos. All jokes aside this is the place to go for great service, food/drinks and atmosphere!

Drinks were great and love the atmosphere. My seared Tuna taco was delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the other 2. The beef one was so Hot(spicy) that I couldn't even eat it. I like spicy food, but it was ridiculously hot to the point it made my whole stomach burn. The shredded pork had a big piece of gristle in it that turned me off from eating it too

Just had an app and some drinks here. It was a take on a Chile relleno and it was spicy and delicious. The sauce it was in, was so dang good. I want to go back and have the tostada app.