Antojitos Mexicanos

Step inside Antojitos Mexicanos on College Avenue and you're immediately swept up in a riot of color, geometric tiles, and the low hum of conversation. The place thrums with a kind of easy energy – bold murals, strings of papel picado, and tables that fill up with a mixed crowd: Fox Valley locals out for date night, families with toddlers in tow, college students chasing margarita flights, and the occasional expat from Mexico seeking a taste of home. It's not just another Tex-Mex joint; there’s a sense of pride here in both the menu and the atmosphere. The kitchen leans modern without losing its roots: this is where you find a tuna salad alongside classic chimichangas, bowls brimming with seasoned chicken and vegetables, plenty of vegetarian options, and beans that taste like someone’s abuela is stirring them in the back. Margaritas are more than an afterthought—try the jalapeño variation for a slow-building heat or go for one of the fruit-forward flights if you’re feeling indecisive. There’s a food truck out front on some days, slinging tacos to those short on time. Service ranges from attentive to occasionally overwhelmed; when things get busy (and they often do), patience is sometimes required. The tradeoff is an unmistakable sense of community—a place where newcomers are welcomed at the bar as easily as regulars are greeted by name. It’s noisy, it’s lively, sometimes bordering on boisterous, especially on weekend nights when every seat seems filled. Antojitos serves as both anchor and bridge: keeping Mexican culinary tradition alive in Appleton while inviting everyone—locals and visitors alike—to take part.