Rivera's has excellent food, great drinks, fast service up at the bar, and decent service at a table. If there's anything wrong here it's the hostess. She's rude, miserable, never smiles, grumpy, poor attitude and work ethic. Sadly a really bad first impression of the restaurant.The other sad news is they are closing their doors Oct, 29th 2022. :( I wish this wasn't the case as they are the #1 Mexican restaurant in Omaha in my opinion. I've never been disappointed in the food.If you plan to visit before they close, which I highly suggest, order carry out or plan to wait 2 to 3 hours for a table. There is a line before they even open.Rivera's you most certainly will be missed. :(
Josh R
I don't often eat Mexican food but when I do, it's at Rivera's. I've eaten here twice in the last week and have been amazed both times by not only the flavor and freshness of the food but also the friendliness of the staff. Be forewarned, there is a line starting well before opening to have the opportunity to enjoy this experience.
Felecia Jones
My husband and I have not dined at Rivera's in several years. We heard it is closing so we decided to go last Tuesday night. The food was amazing and the service was GREAT, just like years ago. I hate to see this restaurant close. There aren't to many good ones left. I highly recommend.
Eric Million
Last night I tried something new. The Cochinita Pibil. Yucatan spice rub marinated pork shanks. The meat was so tender and flavorful. New item to put in the rotation now.
Nathan Lewandowski
Probably one of the top 3 restaurants I’ve had in town. The wait is always ridiculously long, but the food makes it worth it. Love coming back every time, the appetizers and entrees and to die for. Maybe they need to move to a bigger spot to accommodate the demand
Swimbro Van Leeuwen
Chips and salsa-4 starsCrab enchiladas- 2-3 stars. Great when I only got lump crab meat bites, surimi crab really ruined itAcapulco enchiladas- 5 stars. Really good. Loved it.Price- 2 stars. 22$ is pretty overpriced for two enchiladas with rice and beans in a strip mall.Ambiance and service-fine, what you'd expect.Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. It's good, not great, and over priced.
Beth H.
Excellent Mexican! Carne Asada is so good!! I heard they might be closing which would be a shame!
Sean Kenney Jr.
Customer service is amazing.
Jason H.
Social media person is really immature and unprofessional and likes to belittle customers on their Facebook because they posted a negative review. The food is awful as well .
Ryan N.
Delicious food, great service, LOVE, love this place. Good drinks too. Fan of spicy food.
Food is amazing service is amazing - margaritas are amazing. I wish there was more seating because it is so popular there is usually a wait
Nashay W.
I went there last night with my mom after finding the restaurant on Yelp. We had to wait at least 45 minutes on a Thursday evening but it was worth the wait. The salsa was delicious and different than any salsa I have had before. We got the chorizo fundido appetizer and the Tacos Gobernador and it was all delicious due to the flavor. You can tell it is an authentic restaurant and after eating there, I see why there was a long wait. Our server was also attentive and very pleasant. We are definitely going back the next time I am back here in town from Kansas City.
Sue Lerdahl
Loved being able to add my name to the wait list online! The nachos were the bomb with added fresh jalapenos. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the chicken fajitas, the best I've ever had. So flavorful.. can't wait to order them again next time!
sausha eden
We went here tonight for the first time and was very happy with the food and the service.. We will definitely be back again. Love how the rate the heat level on the food there also. Such great flavor. ❤
Austin B.
I've had Mexican food in a lot of places and this might be number one... everything is good. However long you have to wait I think it's worth it. Try the mole
Rivera's has excellent food, great drinks, fast service up at the bar, and decent service at a table. If there's anything wrong here it's the hostess. She's rude, miserable, never smiles, grumpy, poor attitude and work ethic. Sadly a really bad first impression of the restaurant.The other sad news is they are closing their doors Oct, 29th 2022. :( I wish this wasn't the case as they are the #1 Mexican restaurant in Omaha in my opinion. I've never been disappointed in the food.If you plan to visit before they close, which I highly suggest, order carry out or plan to wait 2 to 3 hours for a table. There is a line before they even open.Rivera's you most certainly will be missed. :(
I don't often eat Mexican food but when I do, it's at Rivera's. I've eaten here twice in the last week and have been amazed both times by not only the flavor and freshness of the food but also the friendliness of the staff. Be forewarned, there is a line starting well before opening to have the opportunity to enjoy this experience.
My husband and I have not dined at Rivera's in several years. We heard it is closing so we decided to go last Tuesday night. The food was amazing and the service was GREAT, just like years ago. I hate to see this restaurant close. There aren't to many good ones left. I highly recommend.
Last night I tried something new. The Cochinita Pibil. Yucatan spice rub marinated pork shanks. The meat was so tender and flavorful. New item to put in the rotation now.
Probably one of the top 3 restaurants I’ve had in town. The wait is always ridiculously long, but the food makes it worth it. Love coming back every time, the appetizers and entrees and to die for. Maybe they need to move to a bigger spot to accommodate the demand
Chips and salsa-4 starsCrab enchiladas- 2-3 stars. Great when I only got lump crab meat bites, surimi crab really ruined itAcapulco enchiladas- 5 stars. Really good. Loved it.Price- 2 stars. 22$ is pretty overpriced for two enchiladas with rice and beans in a strip mall.Ambiance and service-fine, what you'd expect.Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could. It's good, not great, and over priced.
Excellent Mexican! Carne Asada is so good!! I heard they might be closing which would be a shame!
Customer service is amazing.
Social media person is really immature and unprofessional and likes to belittle customers on their Facebook because they posted a negative review. The food is awful as well .
Delicious food, great service, LOVE, love this place. Good drinks too. Fan of spicy food.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is amazing service is amazing - margaritas are amazing. I wish there was more seating because it is so popular there is usually a wait
I went there last night with my mom after finding the restaurant on Yelp. We had to wait at least 45 minutes on a Thursday evening but it was worth the wait. The salsa was delicious and different than any salsa I have had before. We got the chorizo fundido appetizer and the Tacos Gobernador and it was all delicious due to the flavor. You can tell it is an authentic restaurant and after eating there, I see why there was a long wait. Our server was also attentive and very pleasant. We are definitely going back the next time I am back here in town from Kansas City.
Loved being able to add my name to the wait list online! The nachos were the bomb with added fresh jalapenos. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the chicken fajitas, the best I've ever had. So flavorful.. can't wait to order them again next time!
We went here tonight for the first time and was very happy with the food and the service.. We will definitely be back again. Love how the rate the heat level on the food there also. Such great flavor. ❤
I've had Mexican food in a lot of places and this might be number one... everything is good. However long you have to wait I think it's worth it. Try the mole