10 Mexican Restaurants In Omaha, Nebraska

mexican restaurants in omaha
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Omaha, Nebraska, is nestled on the Missouri River, near the border with Iowa. Those visitors who are into history will appreciate the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, with its museums, cultural centers and pioneer history. Animal lovers will enjoy the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in the town. This is no ordinary zoo, as it is involved in conservation work and has rainforest and indoor jungle habitats for the animals and birds. There is also a big cat complex and a giant desert dome. A little retail therapy can be had at the Old Market in downtown Omaha. This area features upscale shopping as well as a dining experience and art galleries. Outdoor relaxation can be enjoyed at the Lauritzen Gardens in Kenefick Park, a beautiful botanical garden with a cafe and gift shop. When exploring sparks an appetite, there’s nothing like Mexican food to hit the spot. Scroll below to view our top picks for Mexican restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

1. Trini's Mexican Restaurant

Posted by Trini's Mexican Restaurant on Monday, 4 June 2012

Tucked away in a passageway in the Old Market, Trini’s Mexican Restaurant serves Tex-Mex cuisine for lunch and dinner. Among their entrees are fish tacos, chicken or beef chimichangas and a shrimp and chicken combo. Enjoy chicken puffy tacos or Chicken Portabella Mushroom Enchiladas. The restaurant serves a range of chicken, beef or shrimp fajitas and a selection of appetizers and side plates. Please note that closing times vary, so check out the opening hours below.

Trini's Mexican Restaurant

Address: 1020 Howard St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sunday 12 PM-9 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Trini’s Mexican Restaurant

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2. Maximo's Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Come in and try are Carne Asada taco Grilled beef with house blend seasoning

Posted by Maximo's Cantina Authentic Mexican Restaurant on Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Maximo’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant has a family atmosphere and an excellent menu for the kids. There is a full range of traditional Mexican food, including appetizers, soups and salads, main entrees, tacos and tamales. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike are catered for. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant also offers lunch express options – fast food for those who have to get back to the office. They also serve the best beers and spirits from Mexico and international brands.

Maximo's Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Address: 2613 N Main St, Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM-9 PM, Friday 11 AM-10 PM, Saturday 8 AM-10 PM, Sunday 8 AM-3 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Maximo’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant

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3. Hook & Lime

Posted by Hook & Lime on Thursday, 20 July 2017

This modern restaurant serves Mexico-inspired tacos and small plates along with tequila and cocktails. Examples of their unique dishes are Beer & Chile Braised Chicken Tacos and Sweet Potato with Walnut Chorizo Vegan Tacos. They also serve a range of salads and sides to go with the main dishes, as well as tortas and antojitos and a small, but tasty, dessert menu. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hook & Lime

Address: 735 N 14th St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday closed, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 11 AM-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-11 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Hook & Lime

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4. California Tacos & More

Posted by California Tacos and More on Wednesday, 22 August 2018

California Tacos & More is a casual-dining, counter-service Mexican restaurant which specializes in fried puffy taco shells, stuffed with a variety of fillings. The restaurant has become an Omaha tradition after it opened in 1995. The unique menu features their signature California-style tacos, but they also offer a range of vegetarian, beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes. They offer a selection of Mexican and domestic beers and feature the Legendary Mega Margarita.

California Tacos & More

Address: 3235 California St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11 AM-9 PM, Sunday closed

Price for two: Under 20 USD

Website: California Tacos & More

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5. Agave Azteca Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Posted by Agave Azteca Authentic Mexican Cuisine on Monday, 14 May 2018

This colorful and laid-back Mexican restaurant serves traditional plates and vegetarian options. There is a range of soups and salads, five different vegetarian options, fajitas, enchiladas and platters. Desserts include fried ice cream, original supreme cheesecake, churros with ice cream and other options. They also feature daily specials, including Margarita Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Family Wednesdays when kids eat free and Thirsty Thursdays with a range of tasty margaritas.

Agave Azteca Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Address: 681 N 132nd St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 11 AM-9:30 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-10:30 PM, Sunday 11:30 AM-9 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Agave Azteca Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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6. Azteca Mexican Family Restaurant

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This down-to-earth Mexican restaurant is ideal for families and it serves ample portions of traditional Mexican food. There is a full bar with Mexican beers and great margaritas. The menu includes delicious tacos, tostadas, seafood dishes, enchiladas, burritos and vegetarian options. Azteca Mexican Family restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Azteca Mexican Family Restaurant

Address: 9429 S 142nd St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: 11 AM-9 PM

Price for two: Under 20 USD

Website: Azteca Mexican Family Restaurant

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7. Rusty Taco

Posted by Rusty Taco on Tuesday, 13 June 2017

According to Rusty himself, “Tacos are the most important meal of the day.” This authentic, street-style taco restaurant serves a full range of traditional and authentic Mexican tacos using fresh ingredients, and from scratch. Rusty’s Tacos serves breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos, along with side dishes, like chips with salsa, or chips with guacamole. Vegetarian and children’s dishes are also served.

Rusty Taco

Address: 14919 W Maple Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 7 AM-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 7 AM-10 PM, Sunday 9 AM-9 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Rusty Taco

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8. Cantina Laredo

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Posted by Cantina Laredo on Friday, 16 August 2013

This restaurant is one of an upmarket chain of Mexican restaurants serving specialties and margaritas in stylish interiors. The authentic food is inspired by the cuisine of Mexico City, but with a modern twist. The menu includes steak, chicken or grilled fish, topped with their signature sauces, including Portobello mushroom, chipotle wine or sautéed artichoke heart. They also serve an award-winning Casa Rita margarita.

Cantina Laredo

Address: 120 S 31st Ave #5107, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 AM-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-10 PM

Price for two: 22-60 USD

Website: Cantina Laredo

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9. Voodoo Taco

Posted by Voodoo Taco on Sunday, 31 December 2017

Voodoo Taco serves what they dub “wicked tacos” in a Tex-Mex style in Omaha, with a full variety of fillings and with online ordering available. They also serve burritos, bowls, nachos and salads. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available and there are tasty desserts, like churros sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, cheesecake tacos and Beignets.

Voodoo Taco

Address: 295 S 67th St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 AM-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-10 PM

Price for two: Under 20 USD

Website: Voodoo Taco

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10. Guaca Maya Mexican Restaurant

Assorted tacos
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user RightCowLeftCoast used under CC BY-SA 4.0

Guaca Maya is an authentic Mexican restaurant, with genuine Mexican decor and art and delicious traditional cooking. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this lively south-of-the-border restaurant has seafood specials and it also offers a weekday lunch buffet. On weekends, dancing is available to various bands. They also feature an all-you-can-eat Taco Maya Tuesday.

Guaca Maya Mexican Restaurant

Address: 5002 S 33rd St, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Opening hours: Monday 11 AM-3 PM, Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM-8 PM, Friday-Sunday 11 AM-9 PM

Price for two: 30-60 USD

Website: Guaca Maya Mexican Restaurant

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Have fun exploring Omaha, Nebraska, USA

After exploring everything this great city has to offer, sit down, relax and dine in great Mexican restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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