50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Carter Lake

“Excellent food and service, got our food very quickly.“

“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.“

“Best Mexican food in Council Bluffs period! Small business, family owned and operated great food, best service! I will be back! Probably every day…. Thank you!“

“We will be back . Food was amazing“

“Tienen los mejores churros de Omaha“

“Visiting from Kansas City and tried this place! Sooooo good! Tamales are delicious and the horchata also. They even have delicious pasteles!“

“I can't wait to eat here again. The food is amazing, authentic and the service is fantastic.“

“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.“

“Lobster and shrimp tacos were great, dipping sauce was awesome, salsa trio was fantastic, margaritas were delicious, and our server did a great job. I stopped here after a 6 hour drive and it totally exceeded my expectations.“

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

“I stopped by here for a quick bite and was honestly blown away by how good everything tasted. The food felt really fresh and authentic, and honestly, you cannot beat grabbing some delicious ice cream right after a great meal. Everything was served quickly, the place had such a welcoming vibe, and I left feeling completely happy and full. It is definitely going on my list of spots to hit up again whenever I am in the area.“

“Very good food Jose was very nice 😊“

“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!!“

“I arrived at 8:15pm tonight & they were mopping the whole restaurant floor it was wet everywhere no biggie figured they were just cleaning up a little bc of COVID. I asked “are you closing early?” The young lady said “no we close at 10pm” I said ok great. I get up to order for my daughter and I and they said they were out of chicken for the night. I looked down and a lot of the containers were close to empty or empty too. The lady behind me also asked for something & they said they were out of that too. The grills were off and multiple staff were just standing around. If you close at 10pm why are you done cooking for the night at 8:15pm? Doesn’t make sense. If it was 9:15pm I could kinda understand.. Anyway I drove across the street to Chipotle & the lady behind me left also. I hope tonight was a one time thing bc that sucks if that happens regularly.“

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

“It was okay. I ordered the #4. Needed more flavor. It was bland. I will try again. Maybe it was an off night.“

“This is one of the best places in CB for breakfast! Very flavorful and great service! The omelette was amazing! ♥️♥️“

“Genuine street tacos. I was traveling to Omaha and found this place and the tacos are solid. I say hole in the wall as a compliment as that is the style here. Kind employees quick service. If you want legit Mexican street tacos this is the place. Tried Chorizo and asada.“

“The food was great love how friendly the night staff is“

“Delicious food! Fast service and friendly people!“

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

“Love their food and service is always fast.“

“Love the food but the burritos are getting smaller every time. There seems to be too much tortilla and not enough ingredients. I hope they can get back to selling them like they did when they first opened in cb.“

“super delicioso auténtica comida mexicana“

“Love some tacos ! Stopped in here to get a lunch togo. I got a couple steak tacos, rice and beans. It was all delicious! The rice and beans though !!! Dang. Sooo good. Ya gotta have good rice and beans in my book. And they have them ! Def enjoyed my lunch. It was quick and tasty ! Do recommend!“

“Amazingly authentic, relaxed eats. My Arizona burrito was made fresh and within minutes. Salsa bar was great too. Giant burrito with a large drink paid by card was 16 bucks. Definitely could’ve been two meals for a normal non-fat person. That brought back memories of Filiberto’s growing up in Arizona 15 years ago. So good.“

“Had my mother in laws birthday there and everything was very fantastic. The service was extremely on point. Lorena was the best waitress. She took care of all of our needs with perfection. Miguel was our bartender and his drinks were mixed to amazing heights!! Thanks to all the staff here. BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK!!!“

“Astonishing does not describe our experience at Santoro. We had been long-time patron of Rivera's and have been looking forward to trying this since Santoro was announced. It surpassed every expectation we had. The new dishes were sublime. The Steak Aguachile was complex, the Pork Shank was fall off the bone delicious and my wife's shrimp was perfection. Cannot wait to go back!“

“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 !“

“Everything about this place was good the staff was amazing and friendly!!! The food servings were plentiful. The restrooms were clean and away from any sitting area so nobody had to sit by the restrooms!! The prices were reasonable they do have handicapped parking and the entrance does have ramps to get up to it. Do not have handicap automatic doors so if you need help with that bring someone with you or call the restaurant to see if someone can help. Otherwise a great place to take yourself or your family to eat. I forgot to write that the staff do speak both Spanish and English.“

“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????“

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

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

“good food, but little questionable staff, the guy with the lip stick made it little confusing when I was trying to checkout thankfully the Manager Tyler came cleared it up and helped with me out. the place was nice and kept very neat and clean. food looked fresh and kept clean.“

“My new favorite taco truck! Super friendly male working tonight, didn’t catch his name. Offered to bring my food out when it was ready. My steak quesadilla supreme was stuffed full and so flavorful. Unlike other taco trucks the steak was quality and not overly chewy 🙌🏼 I could drink the guac sauce alone 🔥 Can’t wait to try the Birria next. 10/10 recommend“

“I had a fantastic experience trying the birria at this spot; the flavors were incredibly authentic and the meat was cooked to perfection. It has a very welcoming, casual atmosphere that makes it a great place to sit down for a satisfying, comforting meal. I highly recommend it for anyone craving high-quality, traditional Mexican cuisine.“

“I can't say enough good things about the food! it's really amazing and delicious! Ill keep coming back for sure! 😁😄“

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

“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!“

“We had a great experience here tonight. Wait staff was very attentive, drinks delicious and food was excellent. Thank you for making our first visit a great one.“

“Definitely a Staple in South O, Great portions“

“Me encanta su menú y el sabor de su comida delicioso mi lugar favorito en omaha“

“Good food, Staff was friendly. highly recommend.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere!“

“Great atmosphere with delicious food!“

“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.“

“Love the soft tacos but wow when did they shrink? 2 bite $3 tacos . May have to shop going 😣“

“We have eaten at a few Qdoba’s in Omaha. This one by far is the best! Food was hot and very fresh! Great Job Team! We will be back! 😊😊😊“

“The soft shell taco and sancho are great! Wish you would use doordash so I could continue ordering the two above. (This is for the Bellevue Romeo's. Haven't ever tried the other one)“