Taqueria Arandas - Racine

1501 Prospect St, Racine, WI 53404, United States
+1 262-635-0095
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(862 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Taqueria Arandas - Racine is a Mexican restaurant tucked into a modest building on Prospect Street that might catch you off guard at first glance. The exterior blends into the neighborhood in a way that could make you hesitate, but step inside and the atmosphere shifts noticeably — it’s cleaner, well-maintained, and carries an authenticity that suggests you’re dining somewhere with roots and tradition.

The space inside feels intimate and deliberately designed to evoke a slice of Mexico, with muted lighting and few windows that help create a cocooned, focused dining experience. This setup works well for those intent on savoring straightforward, hearty Mexican food without distractions.

Taqueria Arandas excels as a spot for casual meals where authenticity is the priority. It’s popular among locals who don’t mind the unassuming exterior because the menu delivers well-executed, traditional dishes. If you come with a group or family, the combination plates and mix of tacos (barbacoa, tripa, al pastor) work well — generous portions and bold flavors highlight quality meats and classic preparations.

Breakfast options like chilaquiles con cesina y huevos and huevos rancheros indicate the kitchen handles morning menus with the same care as lunches and dinners. The margaritas and cold Modelo beers complement the food for those looking to round out their meal with a refreshing drink, though cocktail variety leans on the simpler side.

This place fits anyone willing to look beyond the initial impression for honest Mexican food in Racine. It’s especially suitable for visitors who seek tacos packed with flavor or a plate that nods to home-style Mexican breakfasts. Expect the vibe to be downstairs-dive-meets-traditional taqueria — busy, lively at times, but without pretense.

Taqueria Arandas makes for a solid stop if you prefer your meals with authentic, bold seasoning and don’t mind a bit of neighborhood grit. Midday and early evening visits tend to be where the restaurant hums with the neighborhood’s pulse, and takeout is a reliable option if you want to enjoy those rich flavors elsewhere.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

862 Reviews
Larry Jost

10 Dec 2025

The food was excellent and ready for pickup promptly. I had Enchiladas and my wife had the el pastor meat with corn tortillas. We enjoyed both dishes. The building looks uninviting from the outside but don't judge this book by its cover. Inside it is remarkably nice...but we got carryout because we had a other location to eat at.

Sabrina Hernandez

04 Dec 2025

Based on our opinion of the exterior, we almost drove away to find a "nicer" place. We were starving and figured they may have authentic mexican food. We were amazed by the interior. Clean, beautifully decorated, and excellent service. The food was authentic and delicious. Margaritas could have more variety and more Tequila . We were very pleased with our decision to give it a chance. Long, Hot Day at Racine Zoo, perfect stop on the way home.

Brogan Finnegan

30 Nov 2025

This was a 12/10 Mexican restaurant! I would tell anyone looking for an amazing meal to go here! Food was fresh and very delicious, full of flavor. Also have a decent beer selection!

Viv Park

29 Nov 2025

Vibes are weird and outside looks kinda scary, but inside you feel like you’re in Mexico. It helps that there are like no windows lol. Tacos are pretty much the best in the greater Milwaukee area. I travel all the way down here for good tacos. Tacos: Cecina- this one tends to be the most dry. Skip (but tried again in 10/2025, and this time it was great! So, a bit of a hit or miss) Pastor-always good Tripe-well cooked, fried to perfection. Totally get it again Tongue- can’t decide whether I like this or not… Carne Asada platter Delicious!!!! Comes with tortillas on the side Shrimp tostada The shrimp is all cut up and mixed in with the salsa(?). Not the tostada I’m used to… skip Whole fried fish meal (Mojarra) Not as salty as the whole fried fish you get at Chinese restaurants. But a huge whole tilapia fish comes fried to great golden. yum.

Yana

14 Nov 2025

Definitely a "you can't judge a book by its cover" type of place. Looks like a total dive from the outside, the area feels a little sketchy too but if you're looking for great steak, good tacos and amazing food, this is the diamond in the ruff!! I will drive an hour bc they are consistent with their flavor and good quality meat! Their prices are unbeatable! If you have the guayules deff stop by!!

Natalia Rasavong

10 Nov 2025

Never disappointed here. All the food is delicious. No one makes better tacos al pastor as taqueria Arandas. The place is beautiful. However if you are on the go they also have two taco trucks in 2 places Of Racine.

A C

25 Oct 2025

Love the food.. Delivery not so much. Recently customer service over the phone hasn’t been the best. Make sure you are checking your prices because they over charged me over the phone, I went in to the location and took a picture of the combo prices at 11.99 and they are charging 12.47, and still adding a tax after.

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