Latin restaurants add spice to local scene

For years, the only Latin American food available in Milwaukee was Mexican.

But there's more cooking south of the border than just tacos, fajitas and enchiladas. Puerto Rican and South American food are available and can offer a nice change of pace. Three places to consider:

Palomas. 611 W. National Ave. 649-2565. *** 1/2

This attractive new restaurant in the remodeled International Building on the near South Side offers a popular buffet lunch and a delightful dinner experience. Paella and stuffed chicken breast are especially good. Credit cards: MasterCard and Visa. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Prices: Lunch: From $2.50 for soup to $6.95 for the luncheon buffet; dinner: $3.50 for appetizers to $16.95 for seafood.

Sabor Latino. 2423 S. 6th St. 649-8206. ***

Half the menu at this new South Side restaurant is Mexi can, with all the traditional dishes offered. But the real unusual food is Puerto Rican, with steak encebollado, fried bananas and stuffed potatoes among the not- to-be-missed offerings. Credit cards: Visa and American Express. Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Prices: From $3.50 to $7.50.

Lucy's Chinese and South American Cuisine. 3881 S. 27th St., 281-1318. *** 1/2

There isn't a lot of seating at this interesting little Peruvian- Chinese restaurant; most of the business is take-out. Among the best dishes are lomo saltado (beef sauteed with onions) and anticuchos (skewered and grilled chicken or beef). Save room for some wonderful desserts. Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa and Discover. Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Prices: $1.90 to $7.95.

Dennis Getto

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