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Highland House, Mequon, WI

Highland House

4.7
4.7
70 Reviews
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
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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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Kid-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Kid-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Hot spot

70 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Highland House

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
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