Highland House

Name: Highland House
Address: 12741 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI, United States, 53092-3329
Telephone: (262) 243-5844
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

70 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

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Where you're always on vacation!

The Highland House located in Mequon, Wisconsin has earned the reputation as the place to go on the North Shore for any and all occasions. The food is a blend of California, Caribbean and Mexican influences. It’s a casual and fun atmosphere with a colorful and unique décor. Voted Milwaukee’s Best Margaritas and known for great food at a great price.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Burgers, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(262) 243-5844
Website
http://www.highlandhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
12741 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092-3329
Neighborhood
Mequon
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Kid-friendly
Milwaukee
Kid-friendly
Milwaukee
Hot spot

70 Reviews

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GailO
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent server. Kind, friendly, helpful. We will return.
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Wisco
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was busy, but handled the room very well. She got all my allergy info correct. The food was good, and the atmosphere is casual and fun! A go-to winner ...
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LaurieG
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
So appreciative that open table makes it so user friendly for us older folks to use. Well done. Thank you
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happy
Milwaukee
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was very tasty. We had excellent service and our server was friendly and very prompt on serving us. Our meals came hot and ready to eat. We look forward to returning to Highland House in the near future.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy, fast and comfortable dining. Great service too!
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schmitty
Milwaukee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the avocado chicken wrap with chicken and it was amazing. The fries are always great as well.
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KathyR
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous Mexican entrees. Mucho Burrito is delicious!
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KrisS
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a family favorite- never disappoints. Was bust but service was fast
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Didi
Milwaukee
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was very busy so service was a bit slow. We were never offered water and you have to order and pay for chips and salsa now. I had a huge, very good margarita, so that was a good deal for the cost. Our meals did come quickly once we ordered and were all generous sizes and delicious. It was noisy though we were seated in a back corner, so it wasn't so bad at our table. Happy to see a place hopping with happy people these days.
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lizL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience1
The food was amazing, I felt like I was dining at a 5-star restaurant. Yhe service was impeccable, the diners inviting and the staff welcoming.
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DavidM
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to take out of town guests. Wide variety of food options for any family with picky members. Can't best a margarita with chips and Guacamole.
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Anonymous
Milwaukee
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Pineapple Ginger margarita is delicious. More than enough to fill my hungry appetite.
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denal
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed. Great place for fast bite. Very nice patio.
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MichaelG
Naples
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
We had fajitas which must have been prepared on a steam table!
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desi
Milwaukee
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful waitress, weather cooperated and we sat on patio. The food was delicious and it was an enjoyable experience!
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JeanineB
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and a great value for the price. Service was terrific and food was delivered quickly.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food! Love their outdoor seating!!
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SandyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice outdoor dining space with heaters when needed. Chips, guacamole and salsa are very good along with their margaritas!! Our server, Tanner was excellent…a nice young man working hard!!
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KathyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was very prompt and food came out quickly
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Coot
Las Vegas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience5
The food was quite awful. Upon ordering a BBQ chicken salad, I would assume the chicken to be freshly cooked and warm - not cold and gelatinous. The fried tacos were soggy and it took us 20 minutes to get a side of avocado.
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happy
Milwaukee
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highland House has a varied menu and everything that I've ordered has been very tasty, at a good temperature, and served looking very appetizing. The server was very efficient and friendly. The atmosphere is very inviting. I look forward to returning.
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MarkJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
The only thing I had to say that was negative is that the food almost came out too quickly. We had just gotten our drinks and a basket of chips and salsa when the food came out probably only five minutes after you ordered it. But that’s being nitpicky. The meals were great.
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JohnH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
We had a reservation for outside and the wait staff was good and very efficient. Our food came cold and really substandard except for the guacamole. My fish taco dish was inedible and I only ate the appetizer that we ordered.
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BonnieL
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed our dinner - always good at highland house
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KRyan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Madison was our server and she was very attentive and friendly. Appetizers and drinks came quick followed by our entrees. The food was delicious, as always. The kitchen was spot on tonight!
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KathyR
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Start with a giant basket of chips & salsa, add great service & fabulous Mexican food, and it’s a winner! Only caution is to avoid the steak options - it’s a bit chewy for me. Then again, I prefer my beef moo-ing!
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KimEQ
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honestly happily surprised after reading so many bad reviews. The staff was super friendly, food came out fairly quickly and was super yummy. We had lunch outside which I highly recommend. It's festive and comfortable. We had a couple of their bowls as well as a beef chimichanga. Sides were fine, although I'm a black bean fan more than refried beans. The chips/queso/quac combo app was huge; very yummy. I'd definitely return for another meal, and probably try a margarita on rocks. Back in the day, I waitered through high school and college so appreciate the staff we had and how smoothly everything went for the three of us.
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AndyB
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very noisy. The food was just okay, not bad but certainly nothing special (big servings, ordinary tasting). Our server was excellent, however.
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FreshAirFan
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Ate on terrace in mid-afternoon. Wonderful setting and great food - we tried a variety of Mexican-themed choices and all were good.
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GaryF
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service, good food, nice outdoor seating. Easy reservations
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KathyO
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service! We sat outside and as always the hostess try’s to to sit us in a corner. That did not work!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal outside in a wonderful dining area!!
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DianeT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not as many people there due to Memorial Day weekend. Service was efficient & super fast. Had my usual chicken pineapple stir fry. It was hot & tasty. Peach margarita was excellent. Using open table to make the reservation was fantastic & very easy to use. We were seated immediately upon arrival!
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PaulS
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall1food2service2ambience2
Made a reservation at 6:15 and was told by annoyed hostess that actually was not a reservation but a seating preference. Nothing said that on site. Food is the height of mediocre. Will avoid in the future.
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happy
Milwaukee
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined at Highland House on Mother's Day and it was extremely crowded. We were seated in the back of the restaurant where the noise level was moderate and very comfortable. Our server was great, knowledgeable, and very energetic. Our food was really good and we will definitely come back again. During the summer the patio dining is really nice to be able to enjoy the outdoors.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, I would definitely make the 30 minute drive again!
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NancyS
Milwaukee
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
The chicken fiesta bowl lacked flavor. I think there were three small pieces of chicken in there. Our server did not offer us any refills of our tea or soda. the southwest rollups were good.
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LaniL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a first choice after a Concordia Baseball game.
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AmyW
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service is always great! We love the Highland House! The chips and salsa are fantastic and the food is delicious.
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Amelia
Milwaukee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
It’s was loud and seemed kinda cheap and the food was okay my chicken sandwich was good but chicken was dry and not enough sauce.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Highland House is rated 4.7 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

12741 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI 53092-3329

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mequon
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Burgers, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.highlandhouse.com/
Phone number
(262) 243-5844

Highland House

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

How is Highland House restaurant rated?

Is Highland House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information