La Caribeña

Name: La Caribeña
Address: 1704 S Pearl St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204, US
Telephone: (414) 239-8788
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.70

Puerto Rican restaurant, Caribbean restaurant, Colombian restaurant, Cuban restaurant, Dominican restaurant, Family restaurant, Nuevo Latino restaurant, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant

La Caribeña brings a slice of Puerto Rican paradise to Milwaukee's South Side, offering an inviting atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or a casual lunch. With a menu highlighting the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, diners rave about the exquisitely seasoned fried chicken and traditional mofongo. While the food may take a moment to arrive, the attentive service and lively ambiance, complete with great music, create a memorable experience. Offering dine-in, takeout, and even delivery options, this cozy spot ensures everyone feels welcome, making it an excellent choice for locals and tourists alike.

Contact Info

Location: 1704 S Pearl St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: (414) 239-8788
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11 am-8 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-8 pm
Thursday: 11 am-8 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 11 am-9 pm
Sunday: 12-7 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great coffee

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Churrasco

Juice

Mofongo

Pescado frito

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

Since I've ever known, Milwaukee has always struggled to provide decent options for Puerto Rican cuisine.
Most recently we dared to update our understanding of what's available.
La Caribena starts out strong, as you'll walk into a vibey, clean space staffed with a multitude of pleasant and competent female servers working the bar and dining room area wearing starched, white polos.
Would it be possible to say that a restaurant can be a little too too clean -- the scent of Fabuloso just a little too obvious? Let's jump to the food.
But not so quick because the food takes a long time to get to your table.
We placed our appetizer orders and the server promptly radioed them in to the kitchen which seemed promising, however it still took around 25 minutes for appetizers to come out.
By the time the lunch entrees arrived I had already drank two Coke zeros.
After eating all the delicious food my partner and I assessed everything we had eaten wondering what could have taken so long to prepare food like mofongo, fried chicken, arroz con gandules.
Were they making each plate from scratch? By the way I didn't think the exquisitely seasoned chicken, fried in its own skin, out of all the things on their menu, would steal the show.
But it really did. It's too bad that the service marred what was otherwise a four-star Caribbean lunch in the heart of Milwaukee's South side. I still plan on coming back for the evening vibes and maybe inviting a friend to the bar next time.

The service was amazing.
Eyla was very kind and even gave us an extra treat for a birthday we were celebrating.
She made us feel welcome and was overall amazing.
The food itself was delicious and had perfect taste and texture.
10 out of 10 recommend!

Very good atmosphere, bomb music, clean establishment.
The food was amazing, second time being here and both times attended by Alexandra, very kind and always checking in on my table, very good service! Highly recommend 🙂‍↕️