I love living in Wauwatosa. There are so many cute restaurants, cafes, parks, and shops. I think that a lot of people picture Wauwatosa like the semi-upidy Washington Highlands-esque area, but it's not like that at all. You just have to look for it--which I kinda like--the chase. You know.
I've been exploring my neighborhood a little more and over the next couple of weeks I'll be doing posts here and there on my new findings and adventures. Now, this won't be exclusively for Jacobus Park -- my burrow -- but the Wauwatosa area in general. ;)
The Neighborhood.
Earlier this week Meta and I headed over to North Avenue to check out the new BelAir Cantina.
Now if you are one of those silly Eastside roaming dollies -- raising hand -- then you know that the original is over on Humboldt in MKE. I'm a big fan of BelAir so I knew that I had to check out the new location.
They have amazing deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays -- select $2 tacos and spiffy drink specials.
We braved the busy crowds and took our chances on the wait time.
If you go and there is a long wait they will tell you that you can sit at the bar if a spot opens instead of waiting your allotted hour. It's every man for himself.
Well we rolled the dice and found two spots at the bar within 5 minutes of waiting.
We're champions.
And the best thing was my trusty sidekick ^^^ and I got to watch our super friendly bartender sling drinks and mix margs all night.
$2 Dos Equis. NBD.
Although I had been to BelAir before, it is always a struggle to pick out my tacos choices.
The chap next to me picked one of my tacos out for me--clever guy.
He also owns an old school hotdog joint in town.
Meta and I are going to check it out soon so keep those baby blues or browns open!
We placed our orders and sat munching on chips and salsas -- The orange one is the best. Hands down.
Also, can we talk about the curse of the Mexican restaurant chips for a second?
Those things are so delicious. The perfect crunch, the perfect saltiness. I can't even get over it, but by the time my food comes I'm already full. I always say that I'm not going to each chips while waiting but...
Then the food came -- honestly we only waited for the food for about 10 minutes -- quite fast.
Just another great thing to say about this place.
BelAir: 2000 points.
We both ended up getting 3 tacos.
Barbacoa.
Baja Tilapia.
Raja.
Chiles, onions, black beans, and queso.
This is hands down my favorite taco.
Ever.
After dousing it with lime...
it was on.
And it was good.
So I know I say this every time, but next time you're in the MKE/Tosa area and craving some killer tacos, go to BelAir.
You won't regret it.
But before you go, hit a sista up.
Side-note: Only a few days left to put your name in for the Uganda Community Project Giveaway.
I just ate a giant (unhealthy and unsatisfying) cookie for dinner, and I'm currently questions why I'm not eating Mexican deliciousness and drinking $2 beers. My goodness, does that all look tasty! Great pictures :).
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oh my god, SO cruel posting those taco photos, haha! this place looks aaaawesome, and that's amazing it's in your neighborhood! there was this one taco place in chicago that was just like that- it was always packed but you could nab a place at the bar at your own peril. we usually ended up eating tacos while standing in a corner haha, they were THAT good. the bartender skills were really cool too, love the gif! i could barely pour a beer properly =P
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Love this. LOVE! The food looks delicious--I've never heard of this place, but your photos make we want to go there! A friend of mine lived in Wauwatosa for a little while, so I was down there occasionally, but never passed this place. I saw the bike sign and just to turn on the Queen song.
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Cheers,
Kate x
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