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Gus' Mexican Cantina

733 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI | Map it  

53202 43.044401 -87.914200

(414) 276-9933

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Neighborhoods:
Kilbourn Town
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Cuisine:
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RandyN123

Member since Dec, 2011 View Profile
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Joined 5 months ago
5.0
December 06, 2011

I used to go to Gus' when he was located downtown but then found that he wasn't there anymore. :( Its been years since I've had his chips and salsa and shredded beef enchilada plate. It wasn't until recently that I heard he was in Franklin. (Saw him on "Outrageous Foods") I live in Shorewood and made my way over to Gus' immediately! I, unlike you crazies writing ill informed reviews below, love his food. Its not like that bland "MEXICANT" food and margaritas on the the south side. Gus' margaritas have way more kick! Enchilada Plate the same as I remembered: DELICIOUS! His gravy is like no other. Oh and the rice! To die for. Seriously! I even took a side of rice, Chicken Quesadillas, salsa and chips home for the wife. She missed it too! Anywho, the new place is huge! Real clean too. And yes, finally some easy parking. I had great service. Food was quick and I couldn't be happier. More affordable then I remember. Gus, I'm glad you're still cooking it up! I'll be back with the wife real soon to hit up that Happy Hour!

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BrewerFan

Member since Apr, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
5.0
April 11, 2010

Great Food, Excellent Location. Great food and impeccable customer service. Abundance of menu options, all of which are cooked fresh and come out HOT!! Margaritas are the best around and are very affordable. I make an appoint to stop in and enjoy a margarita and visit with Gus... great work!!

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elcucui

Member since Jan, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
1.0
January 23, 2010

THIS is Mexican food?. THIS APPLIES TO THE FRANKLIN SITE .....I cannot believe this place received any good press. It is the absolute worst food I have ever had. Ordered the steak fajitas. At $27.95 , they were certainly the most expensive I have ever ordered (ANYWHERE) The steak was sparse, was of poor quality with soggy peppers, onions and tomatoes, and get this, had cheese on it! NEWS FLASH ....eh, "Senor" Gus?, fajitas do not have cheese "sauce" (Velveeta?") on them! Another guest of mine ordered the steak torta (a Mexican sandwich) as you can surpimise from above, disappointing is putting it mildly. The guacamole ordered as an appetizer was tastless because the avocado was not ripe. In all, this is an insult to really good Mexican Food in the area. DO NOT waste your hard earned money or time on this place. Oh and did I mention,? We were also OVERCHARGED. When I brought it up to the waiter, he got the old "deer in the headlights look" and sent me to the owner, (GUS?) who could not be found. I waited and waited and waited..... then left. While driving away, It dawned upon me......perhaps GUS was out getting more Veveeta cheese sauce to drench his culinary creations with?....What a FRAUD!!!

Get your act together GUS!!

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szh

Member since Dec, 2009 View Profile
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szh
Joined 3 years ago
5.0
December 23, 2009

Loved the chips. We were seated right away on a friday night. Our server was very polite and was very welcoming. The chips and salsa was very tasty. the food came out right away and looked amazing and also tasted amazing. Overall my family and i loved the place and we will be back.

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blaxland

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
December 10, 2009

Great Place for lunch. Everyone was very friendly, the food was right on and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Glad to see a non chain restaurant doing so well.

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