Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Eat the Worm

    3.3 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

    Eat the Worm Photos

    Business Info

    EAT THE WORM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Eat the Worm

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken taco  Pork taco  Carne Asada taco
    Sarah F.

    Ambiance: it's great for a bar! it's a little more like a bar than a sit down restaurant. If you're primarily out to drink, and need a bite, this is a reasonable choice, but if you're looking to primarily eat, and have a drink, it falls a little short of a great place Service: Friendly and casual. Not super speedy, but again, it's a bar first and an eatery second so that's not a big deal. Food: a big "okay". The chicken and pork meat was pretty dry and often chewy. The salsa was really mediocre and basic - definitely not made in house. No one is asking me, but with minimal effort in the food area, this place could improve drastically. But maybe they just want to be a bar that has food and that's ok by me. The big disappoint is that the margs were also basic which was a letdown for a place called "Eat the Worm." Overall you could go if you can't find anything else, and it would be pretty just ok.

    Menu at the bar
    Lucy N.

    This place is legendary. My dad has been talking about this place for years, so when I was in town this fall I had to stop in. I can see how fun this place would be during weekend bar hours. We were there around 7pm on a Saturday, so not yet crazy town. The food looked good, but we opted for some margaritas. The atmosphere is fun and bartenders are nice. Tequila selection was incredible. We will be back!

    B D.

    We live 49 miles from here Glad that they open until 2 AM it's good for me to drive around around that time food is OK they're only for chilling

    Bar
    Eric W.

    Delicious! After a long day of basketball games we were looking for good Mexican, we found Eat the Worm within walking distance of our hotel and totally went for the name! Food was fresh and delicious and the peach margarita was excellent!

    Lana B.

    BEST NACHOS! I sadly don't have a photo of their nachos but I seriously crave them multiple times a week. As for tacos, just amazing. Classic street taco with minimal toppings- just the way I like it. Super cheap too! The margaritas are strong, but so good. Some may think they are little too strong so be aware! The

    The bar
    Shreyansh S.

    Another Mexican place in town. The place gives an okay feeling. Usual menu with drinks. The food was okay not that great. We ordered tacos and enchiladas. Everything was very oily. Even the chips were too oily and queso and salsa was average. In drinks we ordered pomegranate margarita that was also not upto the mark. They were understaffed. Only one person who was both at the bar and serving food. So in all not a good experience and not something to go again and suggest to friends.

    "Asada nachos" lmaooo
    Mel A.

    underwhelming and cold on top of that. You'd spend half as much at an authentic Mexican restaurant and I can guarantee it'll be better quality as they've set the bar so low that it won't be hard. Idk maybe good if you're really really drunk and this is your only choice ?

    1 down
    Darby C.

    Great dive joint in the old market area of Omaha, tacos were flavorful, the tequila shots were not overpriced. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and took my order, tacos al pastor, definitely a place to go

    See all

    Photo of Haley O.
    154
    22
    10

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Great late night food, chicken tacos were so good! The house lime margaritas were strong and classic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Holly P.
    25
    15
    12

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maxwell T.
    574
    33
    19

    9 years ago

    Bogus nachos,margaritas, and music choice. everything we had was subpar. I'll try anything twice but this was rough.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Teena J.
    102
    14
    1

    9 years ago

    Awesome place!! Food is amazing and drinks are too! The service is the best, everyone seems happy to work here and it shows

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ambri W.
    196
    78
    2

    16 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Val K.
    0
    11
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abby S.
    178
    5
    0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Tacos were not good. Nothing like traditional southwest Mexican tacos. Was afraid to even touch the guac.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C.M. C.
    109
    68
    64

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ben M.
    18
    12
    0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Food is inexpensive and good, tequila selection is fantastic and Ian the bartender knows his stuff.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cheryl H.
    47
    15
    40

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Craig B.
    0
    25
    148

    12 years ago

    nearly perfect place for cheap late night Mex. the night I went, everything seemed to be $3 - margs, tacos, etc. Art Deco diner-ish feel.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of AD H.
    52
    117
    122

    15 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 5

    Ask the Community - Eat the Worm

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 7,746 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill

    El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill

    4.3
    (77 reviews)
    11.6 mi

    We stumbled upon El Milagro while heading to Texas Roadhouse, and noticing that El Milagro looked a…read morelot better! It's super cute inside, with so many bright colors, neat Día de los Muertos murals along the walls, colorful pendants strung on top of the dining area, and a very cool bar with a patterned, arched shelves. Even the dishes and cups are fabulous, with earthenware mugs, blue Talavera style dishes and bowls, and even branded El Milagro margarita glasses. Now more importantly, the FOOD is just as good as the decor and the dishware. They use extra high quality ingredients, and everything is always served hot and fresh. We have had the birria, nachos, street tacos, flautas, and so many other things when we branch out and try something new. Their drink options are also great, with strong margaritas, crisp cervesas, and tasty cocktails. The service is always fantastic, and they are always hopping with customers, so you know you found a good spot. Best of all, you get pretty large portions, and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg like some of the newer Mexican restaurants in town. Next time you're thinking about heading to the Texas Roadhouse area, skip the Roadhouse and try El Milagro instead! I guarantee you will not regret your decision.

    I want to start out by saying the food was very good! We came for an early dinner on a Thursday so…read moreI'm assuming that's why our service wasn't the best. When we walked in it seemed like our server was the only one there working - drinks took a while to arrive and didn't come as pictured on the passport but were still good. I got the Barria taco meal and never received my rice that went along with it, ended up being fine I was full but could have taken for leftovers. Plenty of tables and cute decor. Overall, the food was the star of the show and our waiter got the job done with our large party it was just slower service than I was hoping for an early off peak meal. Worth it to come in expecting slow service to get a good meal imo!

    Photos
    El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill
    Molcajete Mar y Tierra
    Molcajete Mar y Tierra
    El Milagro Mexican Bar & Grill

    See all

    Hacienda Real

    Hacienda Real

    4.1
    (88 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    My boyfriend's family and I visited Hacienda Real, which is a family favorite of theirs, and I was…read morehighly impressed and had the best experience dining here! Not only is the food incredible, but the staff are the absolute best and the ambiance is very welcoming and comfortable. We started with some chips and dips, and the queso was delicious. It was the perfect amount of spice but still creamy and cheesy. The salsas were also very flavorful and a great start to our meal. I chose to get the carne asada for dinner and it was absolutely AMAZING. The steak was so juicy and tender, and seasoned to perfection. I was so impressed, and it was perfectly paired with some tortillas de maiz, the guacamole, and rice and beans. I would absolutely get this meal again. Not only was the food delicious, but the staff were incredibly sweet, helpful, and provided great recommendations. I will absolutely be returning here again!

    We came here before a concert and it was very good! The waitress was very friendly and very…read morepersonable. She was willing to give us extra time and really good suggestions. The tacos were very good! And the enchiladas were fantastic. We both had margaritas and they were very tasty and the tequila sneaks up on you quick! The place used to be an Old Chicago, so it's a little funny being in there but it was clean and well taken care of.

    Photos
    Hacienda Real
    Complimentary chips and frijole dip
    Complimentary chips and frijole dip
    Strawberry blended margarita

    See all

    Strawberry blended margarita
    Mexitli Restaurant

    Mexitli Restaurant

    4.5
    (96 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Honestly so good, and some of the most unique and authentic options of any place I've been. They…read morehave a cute set up for photos and it's so bright and cheery inside! The service was fantastic, and it felt like a true family restaurant. The chips were so good, and the salsa was spicy but not too much for people with sensitive palates. I love this style of chips, not a thin restaurant style but a thicker, more savory bite. We went through one portion before our food got to us and they brought more out when I asked. I highly recommend the tacos. I made a mistake and asked for birria not quesabirria tacos, so make sure to specify that if you want quesabirria (with cheese). But, the birria was good anyways! I also got the taco macho (see the pic for what's inside), and wish I would've ordered 2 of those! My husband got the huitlacoche and squash blossom tacos and they were both so good. I was so impressed they had huitlacoche as an option, I've never seen that before! The drinks were ordered and delivered from the server, but she said since they're working on a liquor license they have a bar next door that makes them. If you order a drink with your food, they charge for the drinks and food separate for that reason. I liked my jalapeño margarita! My husband got a cantarito and said it's the best one he's had from all the places we've tried to far!

    Wandered into Mexitili spur of the moment because they were open for lunch on Memorial Day and I…read morewas in the area. The streetcar boondoggle is not affecting their block so parking is available. Decor is calming. I did not opt for an adult beverage as they were a bit pricey and I needed to retain focus. Settled on chicken enchiladas. Very tasty with some kick. The cheese was drizzled on top rather than baked through. Service was exceptionally friendly, I suspect from the bartender/proprietor. Would definitely return if in the area, but for now I am generally avoiding streetcar construction chaos. If you are downtown anyway, go.

    Photos
    Mexitli Restaurant
    Chicharron quesadilla
    Chicharron quesadilla
    Hot dog

    See all

    Hot dog

    Eat the Worm - mexican - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...