Tavos Signature Cuisine

I came here last night and it’s a very cute and small place.
They have a large selection of tequila but our waiter knew very little about them which was disappointing.
The Cali guac was the best thing we had.
The tacos, sopas, and gorditas are okay but definitely need way more seasoning! The fish enchiladas were super disappointing as it was just fish inside of a tortilla smothered in a bland sauce.
Very lazy meal.
The fajitas are not at all fajitas.
They are not served sizzling hot and come more like a Hibachi style meal.
Had to send it back for temperature and then still didn’t eat it bc it frankly just wasn’t good.
I’ve never seen large mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini go in a tortilla shell and the steak was way over cooked.
I’m all for putting a spin on food but at least make it make sense.
The waiter’s communication died after that so I paid the bill, including the fajitas, and probably won’t be back.

Honestly, not that this places needs another 5 star review, but why not!?! First, this is NOT New Mexican cuisine, it’s not even TexMex, but it is bougie Mexican food.
So no Hatch green chiles here.
With that said… The food is excellent.
It’s all in the seasoning and presentation.
We were lucky to walk in and be seated immediately too without reservations, seeing as they are frequently waitlisted. The Birria Tacos are 5 out of 5, best we’ve ever had.
I just closed my eyes and tried to memorize the flavor it was so good.
How do they get their beef to taste like that?! The Steak Enchiladas (1 carnitas) were 4/5.
Enchiladas are hard to impress, but that verde sauce was on point and the corn tortillas were soft and delicious.
Carnitas were excellent, but the steak was steak, nothing superior than the norm, but good.
Black beans banging too. The elote was gone before we could even take a pic. The Sopes a la carte with carnitas was excellent from top to bottom, yummy! The red and green salsas were fire!! Amazing, well made.
Not every spot gets both right. They threw in the their Molletitos which were okay, but a nice introduction. The Guacamole Azteca was pretty good too, definitely worth it with the plantain chips.
Save some and add to your tacos or other entrees too. The Firebowl Platanitos was memorable to say the least for its scrumptious rum and cinnamon flavor and fun experience. Overall, wonderful quaint date night! We recommend you try whatever your heart desires because you will likely enjoy whatever you get.

Tavo's had some of the best Mexican food I've eaten in Milwaukee.
Surprised at the minuscule size on entering, Tavo's has maybe five tables, with two four tops.
I was fortunate only one couple was there at 5:30.
The four of us perused the extensive and interesting menu after we ordered cocktails.
This is a family-run restaurant, with the husband in the kitchen operating the stoves and his wife serving tables.
Service isn't lighting quick, but it never created long waits disturbing our pleasure.
Your drinks and food are custom-made; nothing is canned or mass-produced.
That Margarita is a craft cocktail. Beautifully presented, each dish was a colorful display of culinary skills.
My chicken with a piquant verde mole was scrumptious.
The standard Burritos and Tacos rose above what you would find at 99% of the Mexican restaurants in town.
Tavo's kitchen has skill apparent in every dish.
Restaurant Tavo's is a culinary destination.
You won't find buckets of slushy Margaritas served in plastic glasses.
Prices were slightly higher than the typical Mexican joint with the packed lot and the recorded Mariachi music.
However, you get what you pay for.