Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Omaha by diners

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February 2, 2024
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Omaha 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—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, 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 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Omaha using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. Taco Bell

- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12075 W. Center Rd. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Javi's Tacos - Welch Plaza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17676 Welch Plz Ste 9 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. La Choza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5133 South 25th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Taco Co

- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Address: 6108 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Muchacho Alegre

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 10177 South 168th Ave. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. El Pollo Tote

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 5007 Grover St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Los Portales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2614 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Estilo Jalisco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1837 Vinton St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Salmex Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 709 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. El Rancho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 Martha St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Erick's Enchiladas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Santiago's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: South 36th St. & Jefferson St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Taqueria Tijuana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5139 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Javi's Tacos On the Go 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2559 South 171st Court Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Mexitli Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1620 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Dos De Oros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. El Muchacho Alegre

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6222 North 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Jimena's Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5226 South 132nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Taqueria El Alteño

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 4871 L St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. El Alambre Mexican Restaurant - Millard

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16722 Harrison St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Sunnyside on Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 3528 Center St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tixteco Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2216 South 16th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. El Ranchito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4318 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 13816 P St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. El Churro Spot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1319 South 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. La Isla - Omaha

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 4835 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. La Poblanita Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2322 South 20th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Corner Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 South 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. La Sierra

- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Backyard Elotes

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 16827 Q St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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