Mara's Grill will serve its final customers on Saturday, Sept. 19. The closure was reported by OnMilwaukee.
A report from OnMilwaukee detailed Mara's Grill's housemade tacos, burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas.
The owners hope to find a new location, according to the same report.
Construction Choked Off Access to the Restaurant
The Lisbon Avenue reconstruction project broke ground on Wednesday, April 23, according to CBS 58, which says work is expected to continue through spring or summer 2027.
Fifth District Alderman Lamont Westmoreland was identified in coverage of the project.
The Lisbon Avenue project itself is designed with long-term ambitions that stretch well beyond the roundabout. The corridor overhaul, running from 100th Street to Burleigh Street, includes protected bike lanes and roundabouts, per CBS 58's reporting on the project's scope. The article also references city information about the West Lisbon Avenue work.
A Rare Home for Guatemalan Cooking in Milwaukee
Mara's Grill served Mexican and Guatemalan cuisine, including chicken pipián.
That menu also included flautas de Guatemala alongside more familiar Mexican staples. A 2020 listing described the restaurant and its menu.
The restaurant's reputation for value held steady in the years since. Online customer ratings reflected that loyalty: Mara's Grill had a 4.7 out of 5-star rating and 100+ ratings.
What Comes Next for the Neighborhood Strip
Mara's Grill sits within a small commercial strip. Its closure leaves a gap in that strip. The City of Milwaukee identifies a West Burleigh/West Lisbon commercial district.
For now, the couple hopes to find a new home, according to OnMilwaukee.
