La Perla Restaurant   

Anyone from Milwaukee knows you haven't had a night out in Walker's Point until you've taken a ride on the bucking red pepper that sits in the front window of this popular Mexican eatery. Established in 1997 and consistently rated as one of the top Mexican restaurants in the city, this spicy spot features authentic Mexican cuisine specializing in the exciting flavors of Guadalajara. Boasting over 100 types of tequlia, fans of the drink can stare at the colorful bottles, displayed like artwork high above the dining room. Have a taste for something sweet and frosty? Try La Perla's house margarita. Made by combining strawberry, lime and blue raspberry, this powerful concoction will have you cross-eyed in no time. Menu items are what you might expect for a Mexican establishment: quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, tacos and burritos are available with all sorts of fillings. But La Perla does offer a few authentic dishes for the adventurous: steak picado verde, chile relleno, chicken mole poblano and caldo de camaron. -- Rachael Liska