Enjoy flavorful dishes like pollo birria, enchiladas, tacos, and beef stew, all made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
Start your meal with our velvety smooth, smoky salsa and house-made guacamole, praised for its rich taste and quality.
Sip on creative and classic cocktails crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients to complement your dining experience.
Host business meals or celebrations in our beautifully decorated space, with attentive service and customizable menus.
Welcoming atmosphere suitable for all ages, with kid-friendly options and early evening hours for family outings.
Perfection. My only concern is that now I have to choose between Las Gardenias and its sister restaurant next door, Aperitivo because both have such incredible food. The tortas, tacos (tinga and carnitas), chips and salsa and guacamole all went well beyond our expectations. The meats were so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The salsa is velvety smooth and smoky, and the guacamole was so good, my baby, who has refused to eat avocados for months now, stole the dish and finished it off. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated making it a great place for a business meal or date night. The staff was very nice and gave great recommendations. I can't recommend Las Gardenias enough!
Las Gardenias is truly a hidden gem for authentic Mexican cuisine. We enjoyed the beef stew, bone in chicken, and chicken enchilada special entrees. Each was amazing. Erik was our all-star server and he was engaged throughout our dinner experience. This is all around great restaurant. Glad we discovered it and we will return.
Fantastic experience. Super flavorful food. Ordered the pollo birria, several tacos, and tres enchiladas. All were delicious but the pollo birria was a superstar. Cocktails had scratch ingredients and both solid favorites and creative new ones. We took our three kids (age 5, 8, 11) in the early evening. The staff was attentive, friendly and helpful. It’s an elevated experience but early in the evening was still ok for kids on a Thursday.
Amazing find for our Dinner 🍽️ in Milwaukee on our visit. We searched for a Mexican restaurant & this one looked interesting. We found it & decided to give it a try. I loved the old building it’s housed in. So interesting. Their menu was fresh & new to me. We ordered 3 entrees & chips with salsa. One dish was spicy 🌶️ hot & just what my husband wanted! He loved it! I tried the Enchiladas dish with a small salad. It was a real salad even. Tacos 🌮 were ordered by another. He enjoyed them. The service was good & courteous. The decor was fun & lovely. I would go again & highly recommend it for you.
Sindy loved her time at Las Gardenias—from the moment she walked in, everything just felt right. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, like walking into a friend's kitchen. The food? Absolutely delicious. Every bite had that made-with-love flavor that’s hard to come by these days. The tacos were packed with fresh ingredients, the rice was fluffy, and the salsa had the perfect little kick. But what really stood out was the service—so kind, thoughtful, and attentive. I felt genuinely cared for, not rushed or overlooked. It’s the kind of place that fills both your belly and your heart. A true hidden gem she’ll be telling all her friends about. 🌮💫

Authentic Mexican flavors in a beautifully decorated setting—where every bite feels like home.
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Las Gardenias offers an elevated Mexican dining experience in Milwaukee's historic Plankinton Avenue. Specializing in flavorful tacos, enchiladas, tortas, and house-made guacamole, we serve fresh, authentic dishes like pollo birria and tinga tacos in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for date nights, business meals, or family dinners, our attentive staff and scratch-made cocktails ensure a memorable visit. With a 4.8/5 rating from delighted customers, we're a hidden gem for those seeking genuine Mexican cuisine with a touch of elegance.
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