Vagabond

Mexican restaurant · Lower East Side

Vagabond

Mexican restaurant · Lower East Side

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1122 N Edison St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Exceptional tacos & unique Latin-inspired atmosphere  

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Sachin N Shah

Google
A very unique atmosphere for a Mexican Restaurant but the food was exceptional. We had traditional burrito and cheese & onion enchiladas. Came out fast and very tasty. Pleasantly surprised. Staff was friendly. Enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend.

Jessica Gaines

Google
BEST tacos ever! Very unique options, I chose the Greek Freak and the Ahi Poké tuna tacos. Sooooo good. Very fun and lively atmosphere, awesome music. My friends and I stopped talking a few times to sing lol Super cute, interesting decor and design AND has an outdoor patio. Checked all the boxes, will definitely be going back.

C C

Google
Great atmosphere and awesome food. Can't wait to go again.

krysta montville

Google
I was there for a private party so it was buffet style, but the food served was absolutely on point! It was hard to stop eating! I'll for sure be back to try the menu!! The cocktails however were not good at all. Several had gone untouched. They could definitely benefit from an experienced bar tender, or strick drink recipes! My cocktail tasted like it contained the whole bottle of rail liquor. Yuck

Dee Boyd

Google
Had a celebration 🍾 down there. The atmosphere was outrageous 💯

Lindsey Roddy

Google
Amazing Atmosphere! So fun! Not to mention, great tacos and drinks. We are looking forward to going back. Right outside the Marcus center, so as everyone is waiting in bumper to bumper traffic to get out of the parking structure, walk across the street to have some fantastic food and drinks with friends!

Luke Steffen

Google
I went in with low expectations, mostly because I hate going downtown. This place was a pleasant surprise. The tacos were fantastic. If you go get the al pastor taco and Cubano. I was not a fan of the Sriracha chicken, it was way to greasy. Good service, good food and NCAA basketball on.

S W

Google
What a fun place! The food was fabulous and great service. We got enchiladas, tacos and a kid chicken nuggets. The cocktails were strong, and food came out timely. The only complaint I have is the bathrooms were pretty gross, needed some attention for sure. Loved the ambiance and music. Would definitely go back! Highly recommend the cheese curds! Sauce is awesome.
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Warren D.

Yelp
Date of visit: April 19, 2025 I had only been here once before, several years ago, and couldn't really remember too much about it and as such, jumped at the chance to visit another fun place close to the Marcus PAC (you can never have too many potential dinner options before a show!). The host staff were very friendly and I loved the decor, from the Airstream bar to the miniature road trip vehicles I walked by on the way there. Ava was our server and she was great for the most part. We had the chips and salsa, which were excellent! They come with three salsas, though the containers they come in are so tiny, I have no idea what they think you're going to do with those... Two of the three salsas were relatively mild and tasty, the third red one was no good for me as it was way too hot. Thankfully we were able to get a larger dish of the milder red salsa with our second basket. For main entree, I went with the steak quesadilla. It's on the small plates menu but for the price I was expecting something larger, and Vagabond did not disappoint on that factor. Again, the crema that came with it was child-sized, though it was tasty while it lasted! The biggest obstacle to a five-star review here was settling up the check. Ava did advise us that parties of six had automatic gratuity and only two separate checks, both of those were all good. However, when I asked for my husband and I on one check and our four friends on another, it was not split correctly and we ran out of time before our show to try and get it corrected.
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Samantha R.

Yelp
I'll always have a soft spot for Vagabond because I used to come here before the pandemic. I wanted a bite to eat before a show and decided tacos were exactly what I wanted so I came back. There's a lot to like: a fun variety of tacos, cute decor, a marvelously graffiti-ed bathroom. Prices are reasonable. Chips and salsa no longer seem to be complimentary. Service was a little slow, possibly due to staffing issues. The food was still good. I was glad to see the Cholula cauliflower still on the menu and it's still my favorite. Everybody has quesabirrias now but they're good and this one was no exception. I liked the juicy marinated chicken and combination of flavors in the Greek freak taco. Nothing earth-shattering but I would still come back when I'm in the mood for tacos.
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Maddy K.

Yelp
I've been to Vagabond a few times now and love the atmosphere, food, and kind staff. My favorites include the variety of tacos including fish tacos, greek freak chicken taco, and Al pastor pork taco. I also love the variety of different margs offered and that you can get chips/salsa with free refills for $3.50! Definitely recommend if you're near water street and are craving Mexican food or margs.
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Adrienne N.

Yelp
Some pretty decent tacos, burritos, and bowls. Our server was very on top of it and super helpful with recommendations! It's very cute and hip inside, like a fun little place to be. Now for food, my friends liked their burrito and bowls. I got the tacos and they were pretty decent and filling. I docked a star because they are on the more expensive side, presentation was so-so, and my mango-razz margarita looked and tasted like watered down fruit juice. It was also extremely loud inside, but it was a Saturday night so it's not necessarily the restaurant's fault. It was a tad overstimulating though but I'm not sure how to fix that. I'd maybe come back if I wanted to be by the water.
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Liv L.

Yelp
Vagabond has got it all! Awesome tacos and a cool vibe! Their bar is a unique airstream (just go check it out) and they have lots of cool booths that are great for dinner. The tacos are some of my favorites - the sriracha chicken and the sconnie rojo are two of my favorites but honestly I have not had a taco there I didn't like thus far. The margaritas are also great! Prices are reasonable and the wait time usually isn't too bad even without a reservation.
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Steven P.

Yelp
Daddy was a great bartender and Frank was super helpful and insightful with drink recommendations! 10/10 would come back also the airstreams were a vibe!

Ray J.

Yelp
My music partner and I visited Vagabond on July 2025 and had a disappointing start to our evening. When we arrived, there was no host at the front for several minutes until Jai (a staff member with a backpack) greeted us. He seemed rushed to leave but seated us in a quiet corner cubby, away from the more vibrant section we wanted--claiming it was "for parties of 6 or more." However, when we looked around, we saw multiple smaller parties (2, 3, and 4 people) seated in that exact area--all of whom were white. This inconsistency made us feel singled out, especially since Jai gave a false reason for denying us seating where we wanted. As an American Indian, I couldn't help but wonder if bias played a role. Thankfully, our waitress Ava provided excellent, attentive service--she was the highlight of the visit. I'd like to see Vagabond address this: Train staff to apply seating policies fairly. Ensure guests aren't misled or treated differently based on appearance. Great food and service (thanks, Ava!), but the host's actions left a sour taste. I hope management takes this seriously.
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Emily F.

Yelp
Came to Vagabond wanting some good tacos and it did not disappoint! My friend and I each got 3 tacos, all of which were delicious. Our favorites were the crispy shrimp and argentinian steak. I also enjoyed my al pastor taco but would probably skip the sconnie rojo next time- it wasn't bad I just found the others more flavorful. Love that they offer so many creative fusion flavors. Even though the tacos look small, they are pretty loaded with toppings to fill you up. We didn't get any drinks this time, but their menu is filled with unique options that sound pretty good. Service was really quick and efficient, although the restaurant was not busy as we were there around 4 pm on a Saturday. It seems like the place gets pretty packed and lively later in the night though, ideal for those looking for a fun and high energy spot with good food!
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Lauren P.

Yelp
We hit Vagabond right at opening time, and they let us in a little bit early. They've got tons of unique decor and a fun ambiance--lots of Star Wars Lego sets right as you walk in. Lots to look at while you sit. They have a killer Paloma, and some pretty delicious Sconnie Rojo fish tacos, although quite pricey. Expect about $5 a taco. I'd recommend Vagabond over Bel Air by a long shot if you're looking for some solid tacos and a great menu selection.
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Ryan H.

Yelp
Critic Rating: 4.60 Scores: - Food: 5.0 * 30% = 1.50 - Service: 5.0 * 20% = 1.00 - Value for Money: 3.0 * 20% = 0.60 - Ambiance: 5.0 * 15% = 0.75 - Uniqueness: 5.0 * 15% = 0.75 ___________________________________________ Here's a formula that expresses the quality of a restaurant on a 1-5 scale, considering key factors. Each factor is rated from 1-5, and then weighted according to its importance. Formula: Q = wf*F + ws*S + wa*A + wv*V + wu*U Where: - Q = Overall Restaurant Quality - F = Food Quality: The taste, freshness, presentation of dish. - S = Service: How attentive, friendly, & informed the staff is. - A = Ambiance: Atmosphere, cleanliness, decor, and feel. - V = Value for Money: Balance of price, quantity, & quality. - U = Uniqueness: Novelty of concept, menu, & experience. Weights (w): - wf = Weight of Food Quality (30%) - ws = Weight of Service (20%) - wv = Weight of Value for Money (20%) - wa = Weight of Ambiance (15%) - wu = Weight of Uniqueness (10%) ___________________________________________ Comments: Good food. Good drink. Fun atmosphere. Underrated gem
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Maeva K.

Yelp
I love the ambiance here! Very unique decor and I love the vibe. This is my second time here and the food came quick both times with a nice server. I loved my tacos, the chicken was a bit dry in the Greek freak though. I also wouldn't get the rice and beans (the are full black beans not refried). However I will definitely return again for the tacos and The vagabond margarita!
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Emily H.

Yelp
Such a fun spot to grab a bite to eat with friends! I have been quite a few times, and will say that although the food can be a little hit or miss, it is still a great time. The restaurant is decorated in such a fun way, and the service is always speedy. Last time I ate here I tried the Gringo Pollo taco, Shrimp Taco, and Al pastor taco. I was shocked at how much I loved the gringo pollo taco- usually chicken tacos tend to be a bit dry but this one was juicy and delicious. I will definitely be getting that one again! You can't come here expecting authentic Mexican cuisine, but it is tasty nonetheless!
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Anna R.

Yelp
Love this place! I have enjoyed many margarita Mondays, taco Tuesdays, and many others through the years here. The great special during the week are a nice bonus. Vagabond has developed through the years to keep the delicious classics and add in some fun new flavors and options! There are so many options for all and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. More and more Mexican restaurants have started charging for chips and salsa, understanding as some will take advantage of it. $2 isn't bad for bottomless chips and salsa though. I usually get one of my favorites, and a taco special, the gringo pollo, yum! This time I also tried the siracha chicken. All of the food we had was great and of course we'll be back for more!
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Dakota N.

Yelp
Service was quick! Drinks were good and food even better. Five stars across the board!!! Atmosphere is so cool as well.
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Hattie G.

Yelp
Love the special. Select tacos 3.00, beef, chicken , fish and veggie option on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday's. Also 4.00 milagro daily ! Food is served quickly and good service. Cute music themed restaurant and laid back. Will return down sure.
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Nell B.

Yelp
I am so disappointed in myself for not getting over here sooner. I have been missing out for years! I love the atmosphere here - super cool retro decor and fun table settings/menu design. Our server was great - and so were the margaritas. We ordered chips and salsa and I genuinely loved all of them. It's great to be able to tell when a place puts the effort to make its own unique blends. The food was seriously incredible. I got the cheese and onion enchiladas (I didn't like that the onions were just sprinkled raw on top and not mixed in to cook and soften with the cheese though). The enchilada sauce was rich and had the perfect amount of spice. We also got three tacos, all of which were delicious (black bean esquite, Cholula cauliflower, and tandoori chicken). I was so impressed with this place that even my disdain for downtown won't keep me away. Can't wait to go back!
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Pamela S.

Yelp
The indoor and outdoor space are creatively designed with Airstream campers, old speakers and televisions and other fun objects. We sat outdoors and enjoyed Vagabond margaritas (delicious! Fresh lime juice end simple syrup w tequila). Cheese and onion enchiladas, Argentinian steak tacos and chorizo tacos were flavorful and satisfying. Our server was attentive and kind.
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Rebecca F.

Yelp
Review from 2019. Came for taco Tuesday. They had food for pretty cheap prices. Though unfortunately the food quality matches the prices. We got pitchers of margaritas that tastes like bad Koolaid. The enchiladas that I got were really greesy and looked like it was slapped together in 5 secs (see pic). The only thing this place has going for it is it's decorations. It has quite a vibe, I did feel like I was in another place, not in Milwaukee. The servers were pretty friendly and took care of us well. Overall: if you want to come, come with low expectations and enjoy the vibe.
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Ally S.

Yelp
Highlights/Lowlights 1. Unique Taco Options 2. Indoor/Outdoor Dining Options 3. Overall mehhh food/service Stopped in at Vagabond for dinner tonight with no reservation. Our party of 4 was able to be seated at 6pm on a sunny summer day (great!). Vagabond has an abundant amount of indoor seating and also a patio. Both options were open to us without the reservation. We were seated inside and a staff member quickly brought us a carafe of water, glasses and menus. The menu is quite big with a lot of Mexican/Tex Mex options including guacamole, queso fundido, lots of unique tacos, enchiladas and burrito bowls. We waited about 10 minute before our sever finally came over to take our drinks and food order (she did apologize for the wait but wasn't overly friendly). After about 10 more minutes our queso came out (still no drinks). The queso was actually the star of the meal, it was perfectly warmed and had seasoned corn in it. Our drinks finally arrived a few minutes later. Most of our table did margaritas and they were very average, there is only one option that can be made frozen. Our guacamole arrived shortly after drinks and was also very mehhhh. You could tell it wasn't made in house (or at least it didn't taste like it!). I ordered the Shredded Chicken Vaga Bowls (like a burrito bowl) and it was not very good. I've made better burrito bowls at home. The flavors just weren't there and there were several pieces of chicken that were cold. Vagabond is conveniently located near the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee as well as the Fiserv Forum. I had been a few times before and had a better experience than this time, but I can't say I'm rushing to come back!
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Abigail W.

Yelp
Love vegabond. The cheese curds are surprisingly so good. Love queso and guac and all the classic mexican foods.
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Katie G.

Yelp
Very fun taco place! We went last weekend for a bachelorette party and it was the perfect place for it. I got all 3 veggie options for the tacos and they were all tasty in their own way. My ranking would be #1- Cholula cauliflower. Hands down best taco I've had in a while. It was so spicy and delicious. They cauliflower was fried perfectly and the slaw on top was done to perfection. #2 - black bean esquite. It was your classic veggie taco with the black beans and cheese. Was pretty good! Great option for those not looking to bring on the heat #3 - tandoori cauliflower. Another solid option, but the cauliflower wasn't as flavorful as I wanted it to be. But overall good taco. The chips and salsa they have we're amazing. There was one extra spicy salsa that was my fav. And the chips were warm and nice and think and crunchy. We ended up staying until they close and it had a really cool bar area with a dj playing. During normal times I guess they move the tables out of the way and there's a big dance party which would be so fun! I had their old fashioned and it was one to order again. It was sweet which I love! Overall great food, great vibe. Will be back!

Caitlin W.

Yelp
Omg! This place left me pleasantly surprised. The food & the service is great! I had 2 of the Korean Beef tacos, shrimp taco, egg roll taco & the chicken taco... I could have kept eating!! I really like what they have done with the interior - they put a lot of thought into it. Drinks are great as well! I definitely recommend!
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Chris S.

Yelp
I sooo wanted to leave a 4 or 5 star but it's 3. The cheese curds with spicy ranch...omg. Amazing. The chips and Queso with corn ... perfect. Not too thick, not too runny. But are issue was the kitchen screwed up and it took 30+ minutes to get it. I understand that bar staff is busy but the kitchen screwed up and the staff never apologized for it. Nor offered to comp the apps. Because 2 minutes later our tacos arrived. So our tacos sat and got cold while we ate apps. Again it's all about how you recover,.
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Elizabeth G.

Yelp
I always tell people this is my go-to spot to take friends from out of town, because Vagabond's food is great, service is very speedy, and it's affordable for a night out in Milwaukee. The Cholula Cauliflower tacos are my favorite vegetarian option on the menu and I get two of them every time I go. The Blueberry Basil Margarita is my favorite margarita on the menu!
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Jack L.

Yelp
We've been here a couple times and thought it was just alright, but once we started ordering tacos everything changed! The tacos are amazing and aren't too bad a price, I'd recommend the steak! The margaritas are good as well
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Breann M.

Yelp
Love the variety of food, excellent and quick service and amazing feel of this place!
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Michael W.

Yelp
My go to spot for cantina style Mexican - skip Bel Air and head here for bomb house made tortilla chips and salsa (verde, rojo and picoso), great selection of tacos and drinks all in a fun, hipster locale. The Vagabond margarita is a great drink to get you started. They have a ton of awesome cocktail options, the Mayan Mule and the Iceberg being some of my favorites. We come here for the tacos, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays they have $2 select tacos. My go to's are the Spicy Pork Verde and the Sconnie Rojo - battered cod, red jalapeño slaw and picked red pepper hits me in the feels every time. We tried the new craze to hit the taco world - birria tacos. The quesabirria taco (stewed beef w/ onion, cilantro, lime with consommé dipping jus) was amazing! I wish we ordered a whole tray of those. They are bursting with flavor, highly recommend. Come for the food, stay for the fun music blaring, people watching and admire the Airstream travel trailers set up all over the restaurant including the bar. They have a sweet outdoor patio (bonus Airstream!) and before Covid had a DJ and dancing on the weekends.
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Genevieve K.

Yelp
Vagabond is one of my favorite places in Milwaukee. It's within walking distance of my apartment and is always a fun spot to go either for just margaritas or a full meal. Today was a little chillier, so we decided to sit in the area between inside and outside. The staff was wearing masks and we were able to stay socially distanced from other tables. We were seated right away and were given chips and salsa immediately. We were able to get margs within a few minutes and our server was very patient with us considering we were chatting so much we kept forgetting to look at the menu. The food came out right away and was extremely delicious. This place will definitely keep its spot as one of our favorites!
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Kelly K.

Yelp
One of my new favorite places to go to before heading to the Marcus for a show! I used to not be a big fan of this restaurant, but they've definitely grown and developed their food. One of the best features they have through Yelp! is that the have an online wait one estimate as well as an online waitlist you can join. This is a game changer when it comes to being on a time crunch to get to a show! For drinks, I really like the Mango-Razz, but you can't go wrong with a regular margarita either. The Mango-Razz has a good balance of sweet and tart without being too over the top. We typically go on a Thursday and they have taco specials which is definitely something I like to take advantage of. My favorites are the Black Bean and the Crispy Shrimp tacos. I cannot get enough of the Black Bean tacos and usually order two every time we go. The only suggestion is that sometimes the tacos are so full that it's hard to hold them without everything falling out. However, I should never complain about having too much filling for a taco lol It can just get messy at times. Overall, I really enjoy this place and am happy to keep coming back!
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Gilbert T.

Yelp
Great food. My roommate and I went here because we like trying new places to eat. We came across this place and decided why not. Anywho we sat down and ordered a drink and some food. I definitely had a good time and the food was good. Great vibe
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Nikita B.

Yelp
Best fucking tacos in all of Milwaukee! Found this place while looking online for places in the area that do taco Tuesday deals. The 2$ tacos are definitely worth it! I ordered a good mix of vegetarian, chicken and beef options! Highly recommend!
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Quinn H.

Yelp
Great vibes!! A pitcher of margs, chips and queso, salsa, and cheese curds... say less! Vagabond was a perfect post game spot. Our group ordered various appetizers and enjoyed all!
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Emily D.

Yelp
Tried Vagabond for the second time this week and had a great experience. The atmosphere and decor is super unique and gives a great feel to the overall dining experience. We started out with the chips and guacamole with three different salsas. The chips were tasty and the guacamole was pretty solid. Next, we split three tacos. All of them were really good but the steak was definitely the stand out favorite. The tacos were all loaded which was nice and you felt like you got your money's worth. We finished with the chimichanga cheesecake. One of them was a cinnamon sugar flavor and one strawberry. Both were delicious but the cinnamon sugar was the overall favorite. We also had "The Vagabond" margarita. I have had the Rudy's Classic margarita and think I prefer the frozen version of the Rudy over The Vagabond, but both are still really good. I am excited to go back and take advantage of their weekday deals!
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Hannah W.

Yelp
The tacos at vagabond were really solid. Lots of choices, and everything I tried was really good. I'd skip the flamin hot Cheetos one though, I think it's more of a novelty than being an actually good taco. The atmosphere is fun and the music is good. They do have a parking lot. The only downside is the price. To get a full & filling meal you'll be shelling out a little bit of cash. Each taco is like $4 - $5.
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Rachel B.

Yelp
I love the lights and the vibes in this place. It is so fun and welcoming. I've been here a handful of times and have never had a terrible experience. This place was even able to accommodate a group o 10 people for us last minute. The staff is very friendly and helpful! The tacos are so so good here. I had their burrito for the first time last week and I loved it! I was super surprised by how tasty it was and now I think it is my favorite thing to get there. There is room for improvement on the margaritas as they taste a bit artificial, especially when getting a flavored one. You can definitely get one better somewhere else but I do love coming here for the experience.
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Max M.

Yelp
Vagabond has good tacos, drinks and atmosphere. Their deals on Tuesday and Thursday for two dollar tacos is one of the biggest reasons I go. Vagabond also has questionable, inconsistent service. Recently, I stopped in, was seated immediately, and then waited 25 minutes for a server to stop by, even after waiving at the staff, making eye contact, and literally having them walk straight past our group. The server eventually showed up, was apologetic, and insisted we order a few drinks and get "whatever we want". We believed that this meant the server was going to give us a few on the house for waiting so long, but that wasn't the case. Another time, we ordered food and asked the server to make sure beans weren't included in the dish, which they didn't remember to do. When they checked in with us (after about 20 minutes of eating) and asked how our food was, we mentioned that it wasn't prepared the way we asked. The server simply said "oh, sorry" and walked away. We still paid full price and were offered no remedy. We waited for the check for about 15 minutes. As you can see, most of my visits are memorable for bad reasons. I still go back for the delicious tacos, but I have learned never to expect stellar service.
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Erin P.

Yelp
My favorite place for artisanal tacos and margaritas. Parking is rough on the weekends but during the week, you can get street parking with a little walk. I love the aesthetic of this place, but not more than the drinks :) They have a small outdoor patio where they serve food. It gets chilly even in the summer so wear layers! The ingredients are quality and you can't beat them. The menu rotates slightly but is always excellent. Anything with their beer battered fish or fried chicken will be to die for. I recommend them for happy hour, if you're place of work loves tequila! The drink list is huge and creative. You can go with a glass, large glass, or pitcher. Their standard margarita with the jalapeño up charge is my favorite. Admittedly, $1 to make it spicy makes it seem ridiculous but I'll pay anyway.
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Liz C.

Yelp
Went back for maybe the second time since the menu has changed recently. I'm assuming the change was made because of COVID... I have to say, the few menu items that were removed makes a big difference for my friend and I. I LOVED the nachos and am so sad I can't find anything comparable around town. There were also a few taco options removed, including the Tikka taco. I ordered a Vaga-Bowl for the first time last night. It was good. It was super wet at the bottom, like the chicken wasn't drained at all. Other than that, my only suggestion is to include guacamole and jalapeños with it. My friend got the spicy pork burrito. The pork had great flavor. All that being said, I don't think we'll be back until the menu is expanded. If you're looking for something similar, but better, check out Velvet Taco in Chicago.
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Kushal D.

Yelp
Vagabond is always a solid choice...as long as they aren't swamped! The tacos are plentiful and delicious, and the margs are cheap and strong! They have great chips and salsa, and quesadillas.
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Allison N.

Yelp
Second time attending Vegabond, the outdoor and indoor scenery was extremely neat, i especially loved all the greenery growing on the walls outside and all the LED lights and speakers on the inside, so shout out to the interior designer (true maxinista) automatically any restaurant that offers chips and salsa for free rises the charts in my opinion. The salsa verde was my favorite even though my date said green salsa is basic, the slightly more spicy salsa was a close second and the other salsa wasn't anything special but if you dump Cholula into that one it's a game changer. Only thing I recommend there is make the salsa cups bigger! I can't even fit a chip in there! I ordered the jerk chicken taco and the Korean beef taco, both were out of this world. Loved the pineapple flavor on the jerk taco I felt like I was back in Barbados's. The Korean beef taco however was just DIFFERENT! Definitely was my favorite I can't even describe how good it was..so just take my word. I'd like to acknowledge how sturdy the corn tortillas were, for how much stuff was jam packed into that taco they held up very nicely, except for my dates but maybe he had a death grip on the taco. Our waitress was pretty nice as well she even brought us extra chips when we still had aton left over. I unfortunately did not get a pic of the aesthetically pleasing tacos but I think Trevor did so most likely if you scroll up in a few hours (or days) from this post there will be a pic of tacos! Overall dining experience was 9/10..-1 point for the small salsa cups Overall date experience 12/10 thanks for another lovely time!
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Tamra V.

Yelp
Awesome vibe, great server named Willow. Excellent food and fair prices. We will definitely be back!
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Alison H.

Yelp
My go-to taco place in MKE! Never had a bad experience here. Tacos are always amazing and HUGE- great price especially when you go for their Taco Tuesday deal. Beans and rice for $1 each when you order 3. Service is very quick and the inside is a vibe. Really big with lots of tables so I've never had to wait before. I would say this is a must-try place.
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Tristin R.

Yelp
As always great atmosphere and energetic wait staff! So much fun and food was great! My husband got his boring plain burrito that makes him happy.. I ordered my Bloody Mary. We had cheese curds that were fantastic and I had the spice pork vagabond, yummy! So full we need to go walk the beautiful city now!!
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Ashley C.

Yelp
Located in a central downtown location, this place has a unique and old-school vibe. We ate here on a Saturday and there was a live DJ. Chips and 3 different salsas were served upon seating. We started with the mango razz, blueberry Brazil, and Skinny margarita. While the blueberry and Skinny hit the spot, the mango razz was overpowered by raspberry and the fruit tasted a bit off. I ordered the Duck confit taco and the Argentinian Steak taco. The duck was crispy and I could taste the slight hint of orange. The Argentinian steak was prepared well-done, but didn't taste dry. The chimichurri sauce was a nice addition. I would have really enjoyed these tacos if they weren't drenching in oil and I could pick them up. My friend enjoyed his skirt steak burrito. I tried it and would say it was a step up from Quipotle and Chdoba. Food and drink overall were alright. It's a good place for a casual night with friends with its unique vibe, and to get away from the typical restaurants in the area.
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Tom N.

Yelp
Great tacos and chips. A large selection to choose from. Great cowboy beans as well. I highly recommend it. Full bar as well. Downtown so limited street parking.
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Aracely O.

Yelp
Amazing vibes and good quality food the margaritas are delicious! The music was great and got you in the mood for anything
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Jenny B.

Yelp
Vagabond is hit or miss. The first time I went here my tacos were sub-par. However, I went on a Tuesday and the drink specials and tacos specials were great. I went again a few days ago on a Friday and missed out on happy hour, but I had the Kung Pao Shrimp and Argentinian Steak tacos and they were delicious! I wish the tacos had been a bit warmer once they got to my table, but the flavors were still worth the money. Service is pretty good. The staff is always friendly. I recommend coming on a Tuesday or Thursday. Service may be a bit slower, but it'll end up saving you some money in the long run!
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Hannah G.

Yelp
Really fun young vibe inside. Sometimes can be pretty busy, but the tacos are flavorful and nicely priced, would definitely recommend for tacos off of Water Street!
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Tracy N.

Yelp
The atmosphere at vagabond is very modern and cute. I ordered a cocktail that had cotton candy in it. I do not recommend this for a first date, your whole mouth will turn blue, but it was worth it. We were helped quickly and the food came out fast especially for being a weekend.