Don Lucho is the real deal. Awesome tacos, about twice the size of normal MKE tacos. I ordered four tacos, two would have filled me up. They are only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday early morning until they sell out of meat. The carnitas were amazing, the carne asada was great. The tortillas are fresh and the salsas were great. They sell meat by the pound like a deli and tacos like a normal restaurant. We went at 11am and they sold out right after we got our food. Go early.
We picked up a few pounds of the Carnitas and the Barbacoa. While we waited, a mariachi singer entertained us. It was very cool. The carne from Don Lucho’s was part of my recovery from surgery. Unfortunately, I can’t stop comparing. On one of our trips to CDMX, we had terrific Carnitas at some market near the Zocolo. My taste buds hold onto that flavor, and Don Lucho’s wasn’t as good. However, I live in Milwaukee, not Mexico City, and Don Luchos was darn good. I enjoyed the meat immensely, and stuffing my face helped my convalescence.
We are in love with this authentic food. Go early (like 8am), get a little of each meat, and they will bring you hot and tasty tortilla shells. Don’t forget the side of rice and beans, and treat yourself to a Horchata. Eight of us enjoyed the feast pictured and it cost about $10 each! Lovely staff and delicious food!
Carpool if you can, parking is sparse.
*bring cash for the random musicians
Don Lucho is an amazing breakfast place or late dinner for after partying all night. It opens at 4:00am and it gets sold out kind of early too. So try to plan ahead!
The best thing in their menu is the Carnitas tacos. The tortillas are Hand-made, which means is top quality. They have horchata and coffee available too.
Tacos are big! I hardly can finish two.
Shawn H (MadManMurtaugh)
+5
Went here for breakfast... The best tacos (carnitas) I've had! Loved the fresh tortillas! They were a good size and very filling. Had two and they were perfect. I also loved the outdoor seating space, and there was some music playing for an event which made it even more lively. Staff is very polite and friendly too. I'll definitely be back!
Always a pleasure coming here. I come around 5am when I go. Food is always great with soft carnitas and house made chorizo which is also so tender. House made tortillas too for a great time. Well worth the visit and standing in line.
Very good tacos. Good salsa. The seating area is very cramped, especially near the meat counter.
The home made chips are worth the trip alone. The food was very fresh and the porions were generous. The service was very friendly and efficient. We look forward to coming back.
Have been wanting to stop by for a couple of years, and finally made it out this morning. Wish I would have come a lot sooner. We ordered a half of pound of carnitas and chorizo to share with rice and beans. Everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. We could even see them making our tortillas in the back from where we were sitting. Service was prompt and friendly, and prices cannot be beat. Will definitely be back soon, and if you've thought about coming but haven't made it in quite yet, just go!
Really good carnitas we get to go, we don't dine in here although there are plenty of tables which have decent space to sit comfortably. The place is very clean. Very small menu options, and you seat yourself. It's not the type of restaurant experience I care for, it's a bustling place. Be prepared to tip your waitress, doorman, lot attendant, and the local performers that happen in from time to time.
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