Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Omaha area by diners
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—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 2024 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 the Omaha area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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: $$
- Address: 3623 North 129th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Isla Del Mar Restaurante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2502 South 133rd Plz Ste 105 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Birrieria El Chalan
- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4516 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Javi's Tacos - Lakeside Plaza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2559 South 171st Court Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sam's-Leon Mexican Supplies
- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5014 South 20th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. El Vallarta - La Vista
- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8045 South 83rd Ave. La Vista, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Estilo Jalisco
- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1837 Vinton St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taqueria Los Compadres
- Rating: 4.2/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10904 Q St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taco Co
- Rating: 4.2/5 (178 reviews)
- Address: 6108 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Pollo Tote
- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 5007 Grover St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Salmex Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 709 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tu Familia Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 5402 North 90th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 529 North 155th Plz Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. La Choza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5133 South 25th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Los Portales
- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2614 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Muchacho Alegre
- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10177 South 168th Ave. Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Rancho
- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2030 Martha St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Erick's Enchiladas
- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 13th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Taqueria Tijuana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5139 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mexitli Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1620 Harney St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. El Muchacho Alegre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6222 North 72nd St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Dos De Oros
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. El Alambre Mexican Restaurant - Millard
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16722 Harrison St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tixteco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2216 South 16th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Taqueria El Alteño
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4871 L St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4218 South 50th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Ranchito
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4318 South 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Sierra
- Rating: 4.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1702 South 10th St. Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Tijuana
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 12242 K Plz Ste 101 Omaha, Nebraska
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
