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Sorry - never took it in high school, but no matter.  I was still able to enjoy a little taste of La Estacion without it. One of our favorite spots in Waukesha, La Estacion resides in a colorful old train station, complete with old train that you can actually sit and dine in.  We actually chose the patio dining so my far-better half could soak up the heat that wasn't letting up, even at 8pm.  When it's a little cooler out, we'll sit inside one of their dining areas, which vary in their decor and lighting.  While generally clean and pleasing, I can't say that it's a romantic environment.  No matter - we're in it for the food and drink, initial emphasis on the latter.  La Estacion serves some higher-end margaritas, made with some of the better tequilas and real fruit juices, which are right up our alley.  They also pack quite the punch, so beware if you start off on an empty stomach.  Luckily, the restaurant attempts to help with that by setting you up with fresh chips and salsa right off the bat.  Don't be surprised if they go fast and you have to order another basket - the salsa is usually quite fresh and very pleasing to many pallets.

La Estacion has a wide array of traditional Mexican dishes, the common Tex-Mex fare and combo platters that you'd expect.  My lovely lady can't get enough of their chicken fajitas, while I tend to switch around between burritos, chimichangas, and other entrees.  They don't skimp on the food, that's for sure - I always get a couple of lunches out of our leftovers.  How's the food quality?  Well, it has always been good, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it spectacular.  Of course, that could have something to do with the safe choices I make when I dine there.  I'm sure there are dishes that would fit the needs of those who prefer something a bit more spicy or exotic.  I just haven't tried them.

We have toured many of the Mexican restaurants that Waukesha has to offer, and La Estacion is still our favorite.  Is it La Fuente or La Perla?  No, not quite, but if you're out in the western suburbs and need a helluva margarita, I'd certainly recommend this place.  Find out a little more (not much; the content is a little light here) on their web site:  http://www.laestacionrestaurant.com.  All things considered, I gotta give La Estacion three martinis (out of a possible five).