El Beso Mexican Restaurante & Cantina
- 909 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
- 414-455-3534
909 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221 — Open in Google Maps

Menu
Appetizers
- Appetizer Combo$26.00
Four flautas, coconut shrimp, chicken empanada, beef empanada, Monterey jack quesadilla and six wings
0 - Coctel de Camarón$15.00
Cold shrimp cocktail with onions, cilantro, tomatoes and avocado in our homemade tomato broth. Large $19.00
0 - Shrimp Ceviche$14.50
Lime juice marinade, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocado
0 - Empanadas (3)$13.50
Three handmade turnovers stuffed with ground beef, chicken and pork, with cheese and garnished with avocado, salsa borracha and crema
0 - Chicken Flautas (6)$13.00
Lettuce, crema, queso fresco, radish, pickled onions, creamy jalapeño salsa
0 - Asada Fries$12.50
Fries topped with chopped grilled steak, queso bravo, Monterey jack, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, crema
0 - Sopes$12.50
Two savory handmade masa tortillas layered with your choice of steak or chorizo, beans, queso fresco, onion, cilantro and salsa de árbol
0 - Street Nachos$12.50
Refried black beans, pico de gallo, queso bravo, pickled jalapeño medley, cilantro, sour cream, topped with queso fresco and chopped avocado
0 - Chicken Wings (8)$12.00
Traditional bone-in. Árbol, lemon garlic pepper, buffalo or sweet chile
0 - Coconut Shrimp$12.00
Served with chipotle honey aioli
0 - Avocado Nachos$11.50
Fresh tortilla chips, refried beans, Monterey cheese, chopped avocado
0 - Quesadilla$10.50
Monterey jack cheese, choice of meat, guacamole and crema. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $13.50
0 - Elotes$10.00
Mexican-style roasted corn off the cob
0 - Camarón al Mojo de Ajo$10.00
Shrimp sautéed with fresh garlic
0 - Tostada de Shrimp Ceviche$9.50
Lime juice marinade, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and avocado, served on tostadas
0 - Fresh-Made Guacamole$9.000
- Queso Dip$8.50
Blend of Mexican cheeses, tomatillo salsa, topped with tomatoes and cilantro
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Fresh Salads
- Southwest Chicken Salad$16.00
Iceberg lettuce, chipotle ranch, roasted corn, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, chicken milanesa, cilantro and tortilla strips
0 - Chicken Tostada Salad$15.00
Roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, avocado and southwest ranch dressing
0 - Taco Salad$15.00
Choice of meat, refried beans, chihuahua cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sliced jalapeños, pico de gallo and crema served in a crispy tortilla bowl. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $18.00
0 - Fajita Salad$14.00
Grilled bell peppers, onions, melted Monterey jack cheese, avocado, sliced tomatoes and iceberg lettuce in a fried tortilla shell. Shrimp or steak $15.50
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Hearty Soups
- Caldo de Camarón$22.00
Spicy shrimp soup, red broth, white rice, potatoes, peas and carrots
0 - Birria$14.00
Slow-braised birria and white rice with rich consomé, topped with salsa verde, cilantro, onion, radish, avocado and a cheese quesadilla, limes on the side
0 - Pozole Verde$13.00
Traditional chicken tomatillo soup with hominy
0 - Caldo de Pollo$13.00
Pulled chicken, garbanzo, white rice, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, avocado and limes
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Burgers & Sandwiches
- Elote Burger$15.00
Monterey jack cheese and Mexican street corn, topped with chipotle aioli
0 - Classic Burger$15.00
Monterey jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion, served with jalapeño mayo
0 - Avocado Burger$15.00
Pepper jack, sliced avocado, crispy jalapeños, pickled red onions, jalapeño mayo
0 - House Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Tender grilled chicken, Monterey jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, guacamole, jalapeño mayo
0 - Spicy Crispy Chicken$15.00
Spicy breaded chicken, pepper jack, Mexican slaw, southwest ranch
0 - Fish Sandwich$15.00
Beer batter cod, coleslaw, chipotle aioli, avocado
0 - Torta$15.00
Your choice of milanesa de pollo or chopped grilled steak on fresh homemade Mexican telera bread with jalapeño mayo, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sliced avocado and beans
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Los Tacos
- Grilled Tilapia$20.00
Pineapple pico de gallo, avocado and chipotle aioli, served with rice and black beans
0 - Elote Steak$20.00
Grilled steak and Mexican street corn topped with queso fresco, cilantro and chipotle aioli
0 - Hawaianos$20.00
Grilled steak, melted chihuahua cheese, pineapple pico de gallo and árbol sauce (spicy)
0 - Birria$19.00
Served on corn tortillas, topped with cilantro, onions and jalapeño avocado salsa
0 - Quesabirria$19.00
Served on corn tortillas with cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream and jalapeño avocado salsa
0 - Fried Fish$18.00
Battered Icelandic cod on flour tortillas topped with Mexican-style slaw, chipotle aioli and sliced avocado, served with rice and black beans
0 - Azteca$18.00
Sautéed onions, jalapeños and avocado (spicy). Steak or shrimp $20.00
0 - Chipotle$18.00
Salsa chipotle, onion, cilantro, and avocado (spicy). Steak or shrimp $20.00
0 - Al Pastor$17.50
House-made pastor topped with cilantro, onion and fresh pineapple
0 - Tacos El Beso$16.00
Three tacos with onion and cilantro, served with rice and beans. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $19.00
0 - Tacos Tradicional$16.00
Three tacos with lettuce, tomato and cheese, served with rice and beans. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $19.00
0 - Mushroom$15.50
Sautéed mushrooms and onion, queso fresco and avocado
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Burritos
- Verde Steak$20.00
Grilled steak, sautéed poblano peppers and onions, refried beans, lettuce and tomatoes, topped with salsa verde, Monterey cheese and crema
0 - El Ranchero$20.00
Chile relleno, grilled steak, refried beans, rice, cilantro, topped with salsa ranchera and Monterey cheese
0 - Birria$19.00
Slow-cooked birria rolled in a flour tortilla with rice, guacamole, cheese, cilantro and onions, served with creamy jalapeño sauce
0 - Mole Chicken$18.00
Grilled chicken, sautéed poblano peppers, onions, refried beans, lettuce, and tomatoes, topped with mole poblano sauce and Monterey cheese
0 - Carnitas Fiesta Bowl$17.50
Tender chicken carnitas over white rice and black beans, topped with lettuce, pickled jalapeños, radish, crema, queso fresco, chopped avocado, crispy tortilla strips and creamy jalapeño sauce
0 - Hand Held Burrito$17.00
Refried beans, rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco, fajita veggies wrapped in a garlic herb tortilla, served with crema and salsa verde. Steak $20.00
0 - Jumbo Clásico$16.00
Choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce and tomatoes, topped with red sauce, Monterey cheese and crema. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $19.00
0 - Burrito Bowl$16.00
Layers of rice, black beans, choice of meat, lettuce, queso fresco, pico de gallo and crema. Steak, shrimp, grilled tilapia or birria $19.00
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Fajitas
- Triple Combo$31.00
Sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and poblanos, with rice, beans, crema, pico de gallo and tortillas
0 - Combo$28.00
Sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and poblanos, with rice, beans, crema, pico de gallo and tortillas
0 - Steak Fajita$24.000
- Shrimp Fajita$24.000
- Grilled Tilapia Fajita$24.000
- Chicken Fajita$20.000
- Chorizo Fajita$20.000
- Vegetable & Mushroom Fajita$20.000
Entrées
- Mar y Tierra$34.00
Skirt steak grilled to order, chihuahua cheese enchilada, bell peppers and onions
0 - Tampiqueña$29.00
Skirt steak grilled to order, chihuahua cheese enchilada, bell peppers and onions
0 - Carne Asada$27.00
Skirt steak grilled to order, bell peppers and onions
0 - Pollo de la Casa$23.00
Grilled chicken and shrimp, melted chihuahua cheese, black beans, corn, avocado and cilantro
0 - Tequila Shrimp$22.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic onions, bell peppers, roasted corn, all in Cazadores tequila, served with white rice and black beans
0 - Camarón al Mojo de Ajo$22.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp in olive oil and garlic, served with white rice and black beans
0 - Beso Chicken$21.00
Grilled chicken, melted chihuahua cheese on a bed of sautéed poblano peppers, onions, mushrooms and cilantro
0 - Mario's Mole Enchiladas$19.00
Mole poblano sauce, grilled chicken, crumbled queso fresco, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, red onion, avocado and sesame seeds
0 - Stuffed Poblano Shrimp$19.00
Fire roasted stuffed poblano peppers, white rice, roasted corn, mixed peppers, onions, chipotle cream shrimp, cilantro, sour cream
0 - Chicken Mole$18.00
Grilled chicken, mole poblano sauce, toasted sesame seeds, served with white rice and black beans
0 - A la Mexicana$18.00
Onions, bell peppers, poblanos, tomatoes, house tomato sauce. Steak or shrimp $22.00
0 - Salsa de Árbol$18.00
Sautéed onions and árbol sauce (spicy). Steak or shrimp $22.00
0 - Poblano con Queso$18.00
Sautéed onions and poblanos topped with melted chihuahua cheese. Steak or shrimp $22.00
0 - Enchiladas de la Casa$17.50
Corn tortillas rolled with chicken carnitas, topped with salsa ranchera or creamy jalapeño sauce, queso fresco, sliced radishes, pickled red onions and cilantro, served with crema
0 - Milanesa$17.50
Hand breaded chicken or steak served with fries. Skirt steak $27.00
0 - Enchiladas$16.00
Verde sauce, mole poblano or red sauce, choice of meat, melted chihuahua cheese, served with rice, beans and sour cream. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $19.00
0 - Chile Rellenos$16.00
Battered and fried poblano peppers stuffed with chihuahua cheese, topped with salsa ranchera
0 - Chimichanga$16.00
Choice of meat, Monterey cheese, rolled in a flour tortilla and fried golden, with crema. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $19.00
0 - Tostadas$15.50
Two open-faced crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and Monterey cheese. Steak, shrimp or grilled tilapia $18.50
0 - Chilaquiles$15.50
Fresh corn tortilla chips cooked with roasted salsa, topped with queso fresco, cilantro, onions and two eggs, served with rice and beans
0 - Tamales Tradicionales$15.00
Three pork tamales, handmade and steamed, crema and red guajillo sauce
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Combinations
- Pork Tamal, Enchilada & Chimichanga$19.50
Served with rice, beans and sour cream
0 - Sope, Enchilada and Beso-Style Taco
Served with rice, beans and sour cream
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