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Check out the top 5 spots in Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhood

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Published on May 28, 2019
Check out the top 5 spots in Milwaukee's Lincoln Village neighborhoodPhoto: Ben's Cycle/Yelp

Spending time in Lincoln Village? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from restaurants to a bike rental shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lincoln Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Old Town Serbian Gourmet House

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Topping the list is Mediterranean and modern European spot Old Town Serbian Gourmet House. Located at 522 W. Lincoln Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Jeff E. wrote, "My wife and I found this restaurant through John McGivern's "Around the Corner" PBS TV show and since then, we have eaten here about eight times. Each time we have enjoyed wonderful food and great service. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to venture out and try something new."

2. El Salvador Restaurant

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Next up is Latin American spot El Salvador Restaurant, situated at 2316 S. Sixth St. With 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This family-run restaurant serves up items like tamales, tacos, burritos and more. El Salvador Restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

3. Don Lucho Carnitas

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Mexican spot Don Lucho Carnitas is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 565 W. Lincoln Ave., 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews. 

"These are hands down some of the best tacos in town when you factor in quality vs. size vs. price vs. taste along with the great sauces. I can see why they are packed and the food gets sold out now," wrote Yelper Steven T. 

4. Taqueria Aranda

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Taqueria Aranda, a Mexican spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1531 W. Lincoln Ave. to see for yourself. 

Cat P. wrote about her experience at Taqueria Aranda, saying, "The green salsa that comes with the chips is my favorite thing there; douse everything you eat with it and you will have no regrets."

5. Ben's Cycle

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Check out Ben's Cycle, which has earned four stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bike shop and bike rental spot, which offers sportswear, bike accessories, parts and more, at 1013 W. Lincoln Ave.

You can rent bikes to explore Milwaukee for the day or for the week. Prices range from $35–$100 per day and $120–$450 per week. 


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