50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Carter Lake

“Great local place to eat breakfast lunch or dinner! The staff is very friendly and the food has always came out hot and fresh! Large groups or small the staff takes care of you with a smile“

“Muy rica su comida los mariscos aguachile la birria x ejemplo c los recomiendo toda toda su comida en general y todas sus bebidas x supuesto muy muy ricas también y muy amable la chica que nos atendió ella se llama Nayeli“

“My wife and I were in town for the "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit at the Mid-America Center. Afterward, we looked up restaurants near us and chose La Sierra because several reviews mentioned authentic cuisine. We were not misled. The menu is small and straight forward. Pick your fillings and choose it in either a gordita, burrito, quesadilla or on a plate. We both got selections as gorditas. My wife ordered: Asado De Puerco, Picadillo Verde and Picadillo Rojo. I ordered: Papas Con Carne, Papas Con Chorizo and Deshabrada. I also wound up getting a burrito with Machaca. All the meats were seasoned nicely and delicious. Both the verde and rojo salsas they brought out enhanced the food. The rojo does have a kick (same sauce as in the Desshbrada) but the heat didn't linger so eating it was enjoyable. The margarita I ordered was delicious, made with real lime juice. Some people might complain because it is regular sized, served in a glass roughly the size of a martini glass. It isn't a gigantic gimmick you find in a lot of American-Mexican restaurants. It hit the spot! The fruit empanadas were lovely, the crust similar to a sugar cookie with strawberry or apricot. We tried both and thought the apricot won by a hair. Its sweet flavor was slightly stronger than the strawberry. The service was excellent, both our server and the gentleman from the kitchen (maybe owner) who brought out food to the table were extremely friendly and a pleasure to speak with. We've marked La Sierra in our "must do again" list and when we care back in Omaha, we will be stopping in.“

“The flavors are amazing. The service is top-notch. I can’t say enough good things about this place. Will return again and again. Javier - it’s simply wonderful!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ El Churro is AMAZING! The food is made fresh and full of flavor. I had the asada street tacos and my husband got the asada torta—both were hands down the best authentic Mexican food we’ve had in Omaha! Don’t sleep on this little spot, it’s a hidden gem. Y’all really outdid yourselves! 🌮🥪🔥“

“Me encantó recomendado 100%“

“We will be back . Food was amazing“

“Charly was our waiter and he was absolutely phenomenal! He talked to our 1 year old like she was his own family. My family loves this place!!“

“Our first time! They were friendly and the food and margaritas were yummy! We will definitely be back!“

“Excellent dining experience!“

“A friend came across this restaurant from a YouTuber and I decided to give it a try and man was it worth it! I had the menudo and 1 taco de azada. The menudo was rich in flavor the tripe was perfectly cooked and not super rubbery it hit home for me , it also comes with home made tortillas on the side. The beef taco itself had great flavor with a good balance of spices and seasonings, the beef was perfectly cooked as well it is on the larger size. If you are in the Omaha area or on a road trip and happen to pass by give this place a try you won’t regret it! Worth the small detour!“

“Amazing food that’s affordable, great service, and a cozy atmosphere!“

“It is a local hole in the wall, not flashy. They invest in the food and the staff. And you can tell the locals love this place.

The portions are large... i didn't finish my torta and that doesn't happen often. The meat selection is amazing. The staff is friendly.“

“Gourmet Mexican food here! The Freshest and Most Authentic Mexican food we've ever eaten. The staff is kind and attentive. Delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“We love the margaritas. All made with fresh ingredients. The chef understands Celiac disease and is able to make my meals gluten free. I haven't had good luck finding Mexican restaurants that can make food that is safe for Celiac. Have eaten here many times without a problem.“

“The best tamales in Omaha! Always a treat when I have to make a run for the border! AAA+“

“Love their food and service is always fast.“

“We got the pizza birria and it didn't disappoint. The flavor is outstanding and with the birria sauce it was amazing! We also got a burrito which to no surprise was also phenomenal. The ladies were very nice and took a short amount of time to make our food. To anyone considering this place, definitely check out this hidden gem.“

“Amazing food, hearty Mexican street tacos, burritos and enchiladas“

“I am completely obsessed with the food it's the best food i have honestly ever tasted... I actually crave it like a substance if i go without for too long... It literally clogs my mind i can't function lol 🤣 You have got to try this place you will not be disappointed 🙏😇😊“

“So good. Cannot celebrate this place enough! Delicious food at a reasonable price, friendly staff, and a cute interior! They have a salsa tray they bring to your table before the food with so many different types that are so tasty and the food itself is hot and fresh! Plenty of vegetarian options, which I was really happy about! One of the main reasons I go to Omaha!“

“Really great place to eat, the food is really good, there was quite awhile for a wait but as soon as we got a table they waited on us very quickly. If it's 4 or less on a group, the wait won't be as long, but we had 6. Definitely will go again!“

“super delicioso auténtica comida mexicana“

“This spot is amazing from food to cocktails!! Best homemade spicy salsa I've ever had... Definitely a must try“

“We went after church...Alexis provided the greatest service...the food was served in large quantities and hot and fresh...the atmosphere was top notch...they didn't give me any problems with my service animal...I highly recommend...great value too...thank you...this was my return trip...absolutely no complaints...“

“great auntentic mexican cuisine, best margaritas especially half off on Thursdays and big portions of chips and salsa“

“Delicious food! Fast service and friendly people!“

“I moved to Tennessee 24 years ago and the GI forum is my first stop every time I come back. I have been eating there for almost 50 years and I crave it. For those who consider this”Tex-Mex”!or not authentic Mexican food, I invite you to Tennessee where every “Mexican” restaurant is the same. Different names, but same tasting food. I guess what I am saying is you don’t know what you’ve got until you can’t get it. So, for this loyal customer, I consider this the best Mexican food ever. I try to recreate it at home and always take back frozen enchiladas, burritos, and even tacos, which I think would be part of my last meal!! Thanks, GI Forum for all the great food and memories during the last half century. Please stay open! And, if possible, I would really like to know what you season your ground beef with and how to make your hot sauce. Please????“

“Pretty good nice little spot. Authentic as far as I can tell and they have American food selection if you're not feeling adventurous.
For me, I think the food was average but not bad. Though the chips and salsa I really liked, I could tell the cilantro was fresh and it had a more earthy flavor that other salsas don't. Note: I was a bit sick from allergies so my taste buds could be off on this visit.
It's not something that blew my mind but good Authentic Mexican.
I'd come here again to try some more, especially since it's in a convenient location.“

“I had the brisket, pork, fish and steak tacos… they were all amazing!“

“I am Originally from Omaha,,,, back then we did not have taco trucks not many Hispanics,,, this place has great food, highlyrecommended,,, I now live in Southwest Kansas and I've been back to Omaha a handful of time and always stop here.“

“Delicious, authentic Salvadoran and Mexican food. So worth the visit!“

“Esta tienda es un tesoro escondido. Quería mandar un paquete a Colombia y la señora que me atendió me ayudó mucho. Este paquete fue súper importante para mí y llegó perfectamente bien a su destino lejano! La señora de esta tienda es genial. Es un lugar muy confiable. Después, fui de compras por la primera vez aquí y encontré productos únicos y sabrosos. Usaré sus servicios otra vez! En vez de ir a FedEx directamente (ellos te roban), véte aquí a este lugar !“

“Their $9 tacoritto meal was fantastic.
Later that night I went for $103 meal which was a four course meal, and honestly I preferred this $9 meal. That's why I figured I'd give it a five-star rating because this is great comfort food for a fantastic price

I did also get the 4 dip combo. That was a four-star item.

The inside isn't the most welcoming a place, so the atmosphere is a bit low on the rating. But if you're craving this kind of Mexican food, this is a great place to go.“

“El Vallarta is our goto for church meetings and functions. Today we came in after lunch rush and it was noisy plus the music was festively loud. We were having a very difficult time hearing each other... There were 12 adults and 8 kids. We asked if there was anything they could do about the loudness of the music, and they were able to switch it to something calmer. They went above and beyond. The free chips and salsa were wonderful! The chips were warm and not too salty! The food is well portioned and very tasty. It's not overly priced. My husband and I ate for under $30. Highly recommend!“

“Had La Gaviota Food Truck serve for a work networking event we hosted and cannot say enough great things. Not only was the food great, but so was the pricing and service. We got so many compliments about them and they were a total hit. I would recommend them over and over again. Thank you La Gaviota!“

“food was hot and delicious! good prices for what you get. Even my picky little one enjoyed her food. service was great.“

“delicious authentic I really enjoyed the sopes with the salsa.“

“This place has the BEST food I have ever had. It’s so flavorful and delicious!!!!! Definitely recommend checking out their facebook page to view pictures of the items they offer and specials. The owners are so kind and hardworking. They really put a lot of love in their meals. If you don’t know what to get, stop by and ask. They take the time to tell you what each item has.“

“Great atmosphere with delicious food!“

“It smells wonderful every time I go in here. I love their conchas and they have some of the best tiramisu I’ve ever tasted.“

“I have been going to Howard’s since I was a child and it was on 24th street. Food has always been good, however their prices have gotten out of control!!! I always have the enchiladas and bean tostada. The last time I had dinner there they are charging $4.99 for a BEAN tostada, and sadly this time the beans were very bland. The small enchilada is now up to $4.99 as well!! I was very sad to see such high prices for a place that use to be reasonably priced.“

“The best brand of tortillas I’ve ever had!“

“Such a chill location and so much parking! Food was great! I got the steak street tacos and my hubby got a chicken quesadilla! The tacos could be a little more juicy but the flavor was awesome! The sauce they have is delicious too! The chicken quesadilla was our favorite and my husband is picky! Best he’s had he said! Friendly and fast as well!“

“The food was fantastic -- outstanding grilled fish, shrimp and tacos. Well worth a visit. And ask for Maggie -- a terrific server who made dinner even more enjoyable!“

“Great service, food and atmosphere!“

“Hole in the wall, kind of dingy inside but the food was good and our server was great. The salsa they bring out is very spicy, even their milder salsa had some heat. I loved it but my poor gf didn't haha. Very authentic food, unfortunately their horchata has dairy in it so I couldn't try it“

“Been coming to Romeos almost 20 years. Never been disappointed. It's a family ordeal. We love it
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Parking: I have a handicap there are always spots for me up front so I don't have to walk far. Super helpful.“

“Love the staff. Food is delicious. I will definitely be returning.“

“They have the best bartender!!! 🫢😜“