Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Omaha area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Omaha area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Omaha were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#30. Copal Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3623 North 129th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Isla Del Mar Restaurante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2502 South 133rd Plz Ste 105 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sushi Bars
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#28. Birrieria El Chalan
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4516 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Javi's Tacos - Lakeside Plaza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2559 South 171st Court Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
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#26. Sam's-Leon Mexican Supplies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5014 South 20th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. El Vallarta - La Vista
- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8045 South 83rd Ave. La Vista, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian
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#24. Estilo Jalisco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1837 Vinton St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Taqueria Los Compadres
- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10904 Q St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Taco Co
- Rating: 4.2/5 (178 reviews)
- Address: 6108 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. El Pollo Tote
- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 5007 Grover St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Salmex Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 709 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#19. Tu Familia Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 5402 North 90th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 529 North 155th Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Bars
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#17. La Choza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5133 South 25th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#16. Los Portales
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2614 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. El Muchacho Alegre
- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10177 South 168th Ave. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#14. El Rancho
- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 Martha St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Erick's Enchiladas
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Taqueria Tijuana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5139 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Soup
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#11. Mexitli Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1620 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#10. El Muchacho Alegre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6222 North 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#9. Dos De Oros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#8. El Alambre Mexican Restaurant - Millard
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16722 Harrison St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Tixteco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2216 South 16th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Taqueria El Alte帽o
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4871 L St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. The Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 South 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
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#4. El Ranchito
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4318 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. For the Love of Food Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1103 Galvin Road South Ste L Bellevue, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. La Sierra
- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Taqueria Tijuana
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 12242 K Plz Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
