A La Brasa
15 N Broom St, Madison, WI, 53703
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Address :
15 N Broom St
Madison, WI, 53703 - Phone (608) 251-1700
- Website https://www.alabrasarestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Christina W.
I got the rotisserie chicken and fries. My husband got the beef plantain dish. As I am writing this review, I turn to him and asked him what the dish was called, and he said, "Ohhhh that was soooo good. I loved that! It was the carne asada plantain dish." I don't know the formal name, but I will trust that it was delicious. I had a portion of the plantain and it was uber garlicky. I LOVE garlic, and I will definitely be getting the chicken version next time we stop by. The rotisserie chicken was great. It needs a tad more flavor, perhaps marinating it, but otherwise, it is the bees knees.
(5)Mark D.
Great food, and the prices are easy on my wallet. The server/owner is a lovely man too. Don't worry about what's listed as breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the menu. It's a small business, and they'll make you any of it at any time.
(5)Billy D.
Once Latin American focused, recently changed to primarily a Mexican menu. We stopped by for $2 Beer Wednesdays and were impressed to see the patio full of people with the same idea... Chips and salsa were pretty good. Mole enchiladas were alright - the mole sauce lacked depth. Bottom line: food is much better than a chain Mexican restaurant but not as good as Guadalajara or the other classics in town.
(3)Margaret M.
La Brasa has incredibly fresh, authentic, made-to-order menu items. I had steak and al pastor tacos with guacamole to start. The service was also super quick. I can see myself coming back or ordering out again and again.
(5)Ashley J.
In my opinion, the best Mexican restaurant in town. The food is fresh and well done. We ordered the quesadilla which was huge! The chicken was flavorful and there were fresh onions in it. I ordered the three Marias which was three enchiladas ( red, green and mole). The mole was delicious and more chocolately than most places. The rice was fresh tasting and excellent. My husband enjoyed the taco and tamale as well. The service was great. Our server was a charming gentleman from southern mexico. We will be coming back for sure.
(5)Christina C.
I came here for lunch the other day and was very impressed! The waiter was so so nice and very grandfatherly. I felt very welcomed. First of all, the chips are amazing. They're crisp and crunchy and warm and more importantly, not overly seasoned. The accompanying pico de gallo was sour and spicy, which was good, but a little on the salty side. To start, we ordered guacamole with fried tortilla rolls. The guacamole was chunky just the way I like it and it was on the sweeter side, but it worked well with the other flavors. I ordered the chicken enchilada with red sauce. At this point, I was already getting full from all the chips. The shredded chicken was cooked very well - it wasn't dry at all. The rice was so moist that it melted in my mouth, in a good way. I definitely recommend coming here. I don't recommend sitting outside in the summer with all the mosquitos. There sure are a ton of them out here.
(5)April Y.
favorite Mexican restaurant of a Mexican friend, and I like it too. Tasty food in large quantity, acceptable price, friendly waitor. Nothing negative. one kind remind is that Mexican sauce is quite spicy, you may not add too much for the first time as I did. Also I didn't see any large tables there so it may not be a wise choice if you have tens of friends come with you, 4 or 5 will be fine though.
(5)Janelle C.
I came here with my mom for a casual dinner last week. We were hungry for simple, good, affordable Mexican food and this place delivered. It was so good we brought the entire family for lunch the next day. In short: very flavorful and juicy meats, simple but delicious sides. Great house made salsa and chips. Ambiance lacks intimacy, service is very friendly but not ultra fast. Don't eat in if you're in a hurry. Hours listed on door and menu differ - confirm hours if you want to come here late night. $2 any beer on Wednesdays. Full bar. Food: 5 stars, especially for the price. Generous quantities. Their meats were fantastic, we tried several as a group and the winners were their grilled chicken (no, really, it's Peruvian style and so good) and cochinita pibil (not yet on the menu but usually a daily special, it is the waiter's mother's recipe). Great housemade chips and salsa. Ambiance: 3 stars. Only ten tables, many of which are wobbly. The place is clean and has been recently renovated. Sometimes the cook has her kids in the kitchen and you occasionally hear the baby cry. Service: 4 stars. We had the same waiter both trips. He is ultra friendly, and very knowledgeable about the recipes and traditional Mexican ingredients. Though this place is listed as Central and/or South American cuisine, our waiter explained that the place transitioned to almost exclusively Mexican since the new owner took over a year ago. They maintain a few Peruvian dishes on the menu. I had to ask for a water refill a few times, but overall good service. Take out is quick, dine in service is not. I know all that averages to 4 stars, but I'm giving it 5 stars since it's a great little joint and because America.
(5)Rob P.
I've come back here a few more times since my original review and decided that they need 5 stars. They rock the lunch! I have left happy every time I've visited. Things that rock: Chicken sandwich, rotisserie chicken, fried rice plates, any of their sides, and of course -- the dipping sauces!!
(5)Lily W.
It's a great low key place. The fruit juices are fresh, and the fish is fantastic. You can even get whole tilapia fish, which is a rare find in Madison. There are also fired plantains available! Menu is not overwhelming and really reasonably priced.
(4)Timothy S.
Love this place! The food is super! Great flavor, very authentic and a bargain. The owner and the cashier made me feel very welcome. Both were so friendly. I enjoyed the Torta. It was huge. My daughters had a steak quesadilla (real adventurous, this one ;) ) and the chicken mole. Both were flavorful and well-made. I highly recommend this restaurant for mexican food in the the downtown area.
(5)Nayoung L.
Great Mexican food. It's a small joint but their meat was really flavorful and tender. We tried carne asada and tinga chicken and both were delicious. Can't beat a nice meal for two with drinks for less than $20.
(4)Nicole G.
Stumbled upon this via the yelp app while in Madison on business and glad I did. Service was slow it the food was so good it didn't matter. I had the chicken enchiladas and they were amazing! The other in my party had the chicken fajitas and there was so much could have been two meals. It was authentic Mexican.
(5)Kristin F.
We found this place by accident but are very happy we did! Everything was excellent from the authentic food, to the drinks, to the service. Our waiter was very accommodating, made great suggestions and even brought out an authentic herb for us to try. Very reasonably priced as well. Has an adorable shaded patio you can dine on. We will definitely be back!
(5)Grace Y.
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Madison by far. The food is authentic and delicious and in the spirit of seemingly all Mexican restaurants, the value for your dollar is fantastic. We stopped in recently and were told they have a new menu. It didn't disappoint. Everything we ordered was delicious. My favorite is the Bistec a la Mexicana. Yum!
(5)Candi H.
Excellent! Very authentic Mexican food! The Pico De Gallo was so delicious I couldn't stop eating it and the chips. I had the tortillas chips tossed in hot salsa with huevos. It was delicious! The staff was SO nice to us. We really enjoyed it!
(5)Andy W.
This is a mixed bag. The service was hands down the worst I have ever seen. We were almost done with our meal when they brought the appetizer. When we were ready for the check they realized we haven't gotten all our drinks out yet and brought us the last drink. The food was decent, and deserves better than 2 stars, but the bad service couldn't make up for it. I am finishing this review just now (April 2014). The review pertains to our visit to A La Brasa in July 2013
(2)Brittany B.
Came here with 2 friends for a late lunch/early dinner and the service was great. I got cactus huaraches and they were delicious and huge. The chips were freshly baked and the pico was really flavorful. It was all really affordable too.
(5)Robin W.
Amazing little place. Delicious food, prepared with care, a great mix of flavors in every bite. You can taste the freshness of the herbs, spices and vegetables. Highlights: rotisserie chicken, grilled fish, salad with chicken a la brasa, sweet plantains, yucca fries, fresh juices (papaya, pineapple, mango, strawberry!). The dipping sauces knock it all out of the park. It's almost miraculous that you can feed a family of four a healthy, made-to-order meal of tasty grilled meats served with fresh fruits and vegetables at such a reasonable price. After living in the Twin Cities for a decade, a place like this would always be packed and over-priced. The brasa concept is popular - because it's so tasty and leaves you feeling GOOD. This place is a gem and a favorite.
(5)Joshua G.
I often wait for 10 minutes without seeing a server - not a complaint, just something to be aware of. I wouldn't come if you're in a rush; service is reasonably fast once they start serving you, but it definitely has the ambience and food of a place you'll want to chill at for at least an hour. They introduced me to seafood ceviche and their purple corn drink. I highly recommend both. If you're not into seafood their other choices are great as well.
(4)Nick D.
The lady-friend and I have been in twice now and it is decided: this place is a winner. Simple menu, delicious food, reasonable prices and great service. $3 beers and great guacamole is always a great way to start but all the entrees we have tried were very good and the rice and beans are killer. They also have a big-ass TV and do specials during the game, just ask when you're there. This place really is a Gem! It is located just a few blocks off State Street and definitely worth the three minute walk past the usual restaurants.
(5)Alessandra G.
I was very excited to eat here since one of my friends said the good was delicious. So I drove there to see that the place was closed on a Wednesday in the middle of the day. The hours said 11-10 and no sign of why they were close at 3pm.... Disappointed.
(1)Alejandro R.
Delicioso!! New restaurant. The flavors of south america in one place. The restaurant work as buffet. My favorite is the chicken a la brasa!! Uhhhh muy rico.
(5)Hbrt K.
Excellent place to enjoy a meal , our waiter was really attentive and funny , i felt that he knows the food . The food was delicious and it really has the peruvian flavor ;) ... I cant wait to go back to eat here :) ... Yummy yummy !!
(5)Dean B.
I've wanted to try this place for months and just never made it in. What a mistake. I decided to try a few different items because the prices were really reasonable. I had the $5 rotisserie chicken dinner. Absolutely delicious. Latin spices, perfectly tender. Throw in two sides, I had the beans and rice. Beans were served in a little corn tortilla bowl, and the rice was very moist with hints of spice. I also ordered two chorizo tacos at $2 each. Typical authentic tacos. Two corn tortillas each, wonderful chorizo, and topped with sautéed sliver of white onions. Either of those was a meal, however I ate it all, because I'm a pig, and it was too good to stop. I washed it down with a $2 bottle beer. Yuuuuuuuummmmmmm. All this for a shade over $11 bucks. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Amy K.
Delicious, cheap, great ambience - quiet and laid back. And friendly wait staff. A new favorite.
(5)Nikita L.
The reason why I only star because I came there once to have the rusticity chicken and it was okay even though that it wasn't on "Brazza" the sauces were not right than I came last Saturday to have the paella and I went to Peru once and lived there for three months so I know a little about their Cousine but what I had it wasn't nothing even close I understand that Wisconsin's not the best place for seafood but at least I had tasted better paellas.. Poor service ,Poor quality, and worthless.
(1)Matt W.
Suffering from a mild bout of cabin fever, my daughter and I decided to brave the arctic conditions and grab some spicy food at A La Brasa. I reviewed the menu options online before our visit and had a couple Peruvian-influenced items in mind when we walked through the doors. However, the restaurant now describes itself as a "Mexican Grill", so it was time for a quick change of plans (note to management - please update your online menu). After seating us, our server dropped off a basket of standard-grade corn chips and a bowl of pico de gallo. The chips were heavily salted and were nothing to write home about. The pico de gallo was excellent - it was loaded with fresh onions, cilantro and tomatoes along with a healthy dose of jalapenos. My only problem with it was the bowl was too small and every time we tried to use a chip to scoop some out, most of the contents ended up on the table. Because of this, we soon ran out of pico de gallo, but our server was too engrossed with a cell phone call to notice that we needed a refill. After adjusting to the new menu, I decided about the beef version of the Cemita Poblana sandwich ($10). The sesame-encrusted bun was a disappointment; it had the texture of a hamburger bun from the local Piggly Wiggly. Also disappointing was the beef cutlet - too little beef and far too much of the greasy breading. I did enjoy the rest of the sandwich, which included loads of buttery oaxaca cheese, slightly sweet caramelized onions, spicy chipotle peppers and perfectly ripe avocados. The $7 cheese quesadilla ordered by my daughter became a comedy of errors. She is a vegetarian and the first version of her cheese quesadilla was peppered with small chunks of chicken. We flagged down another server (our initial server was still busy on his cell phone) who apologized for the error and promised to make a cheese-only version. It came ten minutes later, but this time, the thick corn tortilla was a soggy mess. (I wonder if it sat on the counter too long, since the first quesadilla did not have this problem.) The replacement quesadilla also lacked a serving of the salsa verde that added some much needed zip to this dish. We again flagged down a server, and after another wait, we received the green salsa. By then the whole thing was getting cold - ugh. While my daughter did enjoy the melted oaxaca cheese, she stated she strongly preferred the $3 Los Gemelos version of this dish. With no sides, this dish was a poor value. The interior of the restaurant was extremely clean, flooded with natural light and nicely decorated. Overall, the negatives of my visit (spotty service, lackluster food) outweighed the positive (superb pico de gallo). With so many other great, local options for Mexican food, I doubt that I will be paying A La Brasa a return visit.
(2)Sarah K.
The food here is a little different than the typical Mexican food you would find in Madison. It's a small, fun environment and the staff is always super friendly. I would recommend their quesadillas for sure.
(4)Nicholas D.
The Peruvian rotisserie chicken isn't as good as what you could find in, say, DC or LA. But it's decent. This place also has good tacos, quick service, late hours, and good prices. Just try not to get lured away by the curry fumes next door.
(4)Jim H.
Excellent food and service. Had the sope"s with chorizo. Fantastic. Finished by splitting a flan dessert. One of the best I have had. Highly recommended if you are downtown for dinner or lunch.
(4)Bronwen M.
Best Mexican food in Madison. Very casual and inexpensive. The chicken is great! The tamales they have on the weekend are not to be missed. I seriously love this place.
(5)Jason H.
I was in town on business with my family tagging along, so we were looking for an inexpensive, local restaurant to enjoy a quick dinner. We chose A La Brasa after a Yelp search, and we are very happy we did. We enjoyed complentary chips and salsa before the meal (great salsa!). I had the shredded pork dish with sweet/hot habanero salsa, served with rice and beans ($9.50) My son enjoyed the fish taco dinner (same price), and our other two each had the 2 Tamales with Rice and Beans special, for only $5 each for dinner! After dinner, we decided to splurge, and we ordered the Napolitano-styled flan, made by the owner's wife. It was FANTASTIC! I'd you're looking for a tasty, authentic, and reasonably priced dinner in a very low-key setting, then check this place out.
(5)Robert P.
Do not go if you want authentic fresh Latin food. There food is of very low quality, and very high prices for what you get. I was not impressed one bit. This is as bland and unoriginal as it gets, was really disappointed with the chicken; flavorless.
(1)P M.
Confused, but after traveling all day we were starving. The menu selection didn't match what we saw online. The menu was basically Mexican which was fine with us. The mole so delicious reminds me of the first time I had it over thirty years ago. The chicken mole enchiladas where so tasty, stuffed to the max with chicken. Just couldn't not stop eating them, but probably should have so very filling! Hubby had the fajitas, you don't want to know how many tortillas he filled. Both our plates where empty, even so we shared a flan. Oh just go there.
(4)Sara M.
Good food, good service. I definitely recommend coming here for a casual and inexpensive meal or for takeout. I personally really enjoy the huraches, but everything on the menu looks good! Beer specials on Wednesday nights!
(4)Andy E.
Superb food, superb service. Prices and portions are great. I recommend this place. The corn tortilla tinga tacos are a highlight. All of the meats are flavorful, unlike the bland stuff you get at many Mexican restaurants. A fun bonus is a wide selection of natural sugar Mexican sodas. I tried lime and enjoyed it quite a bit.
(5)Paul D.
Great food and good prices. The service was friendly and they explained all of the specials to us. Nice outdoor seating too
(5)Alex Z.
Great value. Great service. Good simple food. Nothing too fancy here. Great place to have a beer and relax if you are looking for something low key. I visit often and it never disappoints.
(5)Adam Z.
A La Brasa serves good and authentic Latin American food at a great price. They've got a great location away from the faster pace of State Street. It's an excellent place to sit outside and enjoy a beer (especially on 2$ night -- Wednesday). Food is great with interesting specials on rotation. A neighborhood gem.
(5)Greg B.
Good Mexican food at great prices. Happy to see the nice mix of Mexican cervezas including my favorite, Pacifico. For the warmer months it has a nice tree covered patio. Looking forward to making this place a regular part of my week.
(4)Phil B.
It's really kind of a just alright. One could tolerate a meal here but when going out the idea is not to tolerate but to really enjoy. Both me and my partner felt the food was kind of bland.
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