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    Guaca Maya Mexican Restaurant

    3.3 (169 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Dance or eat...tough decision
    Chad C.

    Went for the lunch buffet, and was super excited to stuff my face with delicious authentic Mexican food. Sadly, the buffet is mostly just lower tier options and fried food. Nothing to write home about (Phoenix, for me). The location is huge, lots of seating and decorated with Mexican decor to the 9s. It reminded me of many places in south Phoenix. It was a little toasty inside (crank that AC, it's record temps out!). I had some carnitas, rolled tacos, beans, rice, and enchiladas from the buffet. They were all average. Nothing awesome but not terrible. I don't believe I got my $13 worth of food...I felt fried food bloated well before I got into the $13 range. If I went back, is definitely just order off the menu. The fresh tortillas delivered to the table were very tasty, so I may just go with tacos on my next to around here.

    Enchiladas
    Kristi C.

    I used to come here quite often, but haven't had the opportunity to in recent years. I've now been here twice in the last 6 months and was not impressed either time. Food was fairly bland. Quantity is good and service was average. Both times they had a singer with excessively loud music. Unfortunately I dont see myself coming back

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    Eliza H.

    SO disappointed with Guaca Maya. Walking in you would think this was going to be THE place to be! Huge seating area, separate bar area and a pool table room all make Guaca look inviting. The buffet looked large and full of different selections when waking by. Unfortunately, Guaca doesn't meet at first glance expectations. The buffet was a huge disappointment, food items are not labeled and the food was bland. Several of the items looked as if they had been sitting for a while. Our server was incredibly inattentive. It took a while for her to get our drink orders, then she barely checked on us. At no time did I see any server bus their tables. We were really hoping this would be our go to place for Mexican food. Unfortunately it is a definite no go. Happy eating Yelpers!

    There house salsa is hot and flavorful!
    Stephanie M.

    Guaca Maya has continued to be a favorite family place for our family. We fell in love with the authentic flavors and style years ago but it continues to impress! I had the ribeye stake tonight and the seasonings were fantastic the cut was tender and I loved the cheese enchilada as usual... because I just LOVE their enchilada sauce in general. My husband has the fried tilapia that was seasoned beautifully with big flaky chunks of meat made perfectly. The kids had massive burritos and yummy fajitas. Good time. Live music!! Was great! (The only thing I'd change is have the music less loud.)

    Flautas and Fajitas Mixtas (shrimp chicken and beef).
    Logan J.

    Great authentic food!!! Delicious guacamole, but don't fill up on it, all the food is delicious too! Great spot in town for an authentic experience. Decorated so cool! You won't find another restaurant like this! Food: burritos are huge! And the Molcajetes are what a lot of people get when they come. Just a large portion of food! I recommend the fajita (silly I know, but the quality is great!) but the tortillas are all handmade fresh everyday, and are reallly good! You must experience this at least once!

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    La Isla - Omaha

    La Isla - Omaha

    4.6
    (18 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This woman owned business has been in the south Omaha area for approximately 4 to 5 years and…read morerecently opened its newest location at 132nd and center. I've been to this location before but it's been a while and we really enjoyed coming back. Came in on a Saturday afternoon when it's fairly typical to have live mariachi bands roving the restaurant. The restaurant is large, and has a fun fiesta of decor. We were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated without reservations. It should be noted that they will take reservations during the week, but not on weekends. There are a number of large tables that can accommodate bigger groups. Complementary parking lot is available out front. However, it does get a little tight during their busy times. This is an interesting Mexican restaurant as it reminds me of something more typical of what you would find on the Yucatán peninsula. Shrimp and mixed ceviche dishes, a large variety of fish dishes, including whole fish that are very traditional for that part of Mexico. They also serve excellent salsa and guacamole, however, this is not the type of Mexican restaurant you can order dishes of queso, or some of the more traditional dishes that you would find at other, more Americanized restaurants. Our server, Christine V was super! We got there a little early in order to secure a larger table off to the side since our infant granddaughter is going to be joining us for a birthday celebration. This restaurant well they don't allow you to bring it outside cakes for dessert offer a variety of desserts that can be offered for special occasions. We were able to select a strawberry Tres Leche cake, which was just perfect for the occasion. We also enjoyed their margaritas, which were excellent and offered in the variety of enormous proportions! Everything that was ordered, was generous in quantity and delicious and quality that included a variety of fajitas and shrimp dishes. This location also offers seafood rolls that are prepared at a sushi counter. For those that are a little less brave there are a number of options that offer everything cooked and prepared just like you would find in any local sushi restaurant and as good. The one thing I also love about this restaurant is that it is immaculately clean. There's a dedicated crew that roams and never leaves anything unbussed for long. Everything appears to be wiped, sanitized, and swept in between every round of customers which is brisk. The manager came around and checked on us to ensure we have everything we need and offered us to go bags. Everything about this visit was very positive. Highly recommend this location as it's been voted one of the best of Omaha for 2023.

    The food was great and we enjoyed getting to try some things that were new to us that we haven't…read morecome across at other restaurants before. We initially decided to come here because our daughter's name is Isla and we thought she would think it was cool to see her name when we explained to her what it was called but the food will definitely motivate us to come back. The service was hit or miss and definitely on the slower side, but we will definitely come back to try some other new dishes next time. I can't actually find it on pictures of the menu, but the dish we ordered was served in a pineapple and it was phenomenal!

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    La Isla - Omaha
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    Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar

    Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar

    4.3
    (284 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    After enjoying countless outstanding meals at Shuck's Fish House & Oyster Bar on Pacific Street, I…read morefinally made it to the original Shuck's on Leavenworth in downtown Omaha. It was every bit as good as I had hoped. Shuck's knows seafood--and they know how to make dining fun. From their lively, engaging servers to their inviting atmosphere and unique menu offerings, everything comes together to create a memorable experience. Most importantly, the quality of the food consistently shines through. My wife and I ordered the Deep South Risotto, a delicious combination of fresh shrimp, Andouille sausage, and green beans tossed in a spicy, creamy risotto. We also enjoyed the Teriyaki Salmon Bowl, featuring perfectly cooked teriyaki-glazed salmon served over a blend of brown rice and red quinoa with tender sautéed broccoli. Paired with Shuck's famously ice-cold draft beer, these excellent entrées made for the perfect lunch before heading over to Big Ten Baseball at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. If you're visiting Omaha and find yourself downtown, make time for Shuck's Fish House & Oyster Bar. Great seafood, great atmosphere, and great service--you won't be disappointed.

    I love shucks and their fresh oysters! I had the big ass…read moreshrimp basket and my wife had the angry crab linguini. The starters were the fresh oysters and the shrimp cocktail. I wish the cocktail was a bit bigger. We had to wait a while for our food, I think someone may have called out from the staff because the two waitresses were running around A LOT but did their best to take care of everyone!!

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    Parmesan Shrimp Skewers
    Parmesan Shrimp Skewers
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    Plank Provisions

    Plank Provisions

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Plank has, unfortunately, announced they will be closing at the end of 2025, and while I did enjoy…read moresome of their food offerings, I can't say I'm super surprised. They definitely have/had some pretty high prices compared to other eateries in the area. I'm not sure if that is caused by cost of goods or location or what, but I think that did come into play when a lot of economic hardship is happening all over. Like I mentioned above, I DID like their food, but it definitely had to be a special occasion type of thing, due to the high prices. When we did go, I LOVED the Maryland Crab Dip. It reminded me of my favorite crab dip in the world, at the SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta. We also had the Green Bean Almandine that was on special last time we went and that was pretty good, but you have to be a green bean fan, for sure. I decided to try the sushi as my main dish last time, and had the Everything Crunch Maki, which consisted of cooked salmon, jalapeño, and cream cheese. It was pretty good, and had a little hint of spice to it from the jalapeño, which cut the heavy cream aspect. My husband had the Grilled Atlantic Salmon for his entree, and gave me a few bites. It was cooked well and the mushroom risotto below it was very flavorful and filling. The cute nautical ambiance and excellent service were always appreciated, so no complaints there either. I think if they had been in a different area with less expensive rent and cost of goods, I may have visited more often.

    Plank Provisions was a complete homerun -- my favorite meal in Omaha, and likely my favorite meal I…read morehave had all summer. This spot was right by the hotel in Old Market, and we were early enough to get right in and grab a nice table (during happy hour, no less). The vibes are clean, nautical without being cheesy, and bright. The service was equally bright and helpful, and everything was flowing. On a super hot day, I had a Tom Collin's that was great and refreshing. Our group shared calamari with a top tier dipping sauce, an "aji verde" sauce that was new to me but I would buy it by the pint. We also shared their truffle fries and the side of mustard aioli was great as well. Best fries in a while. For my main, I got the blackened Mississippi catfish that was served over dirty rice, green beans, tomatoes, and a crawfish beurre blanc. It was as good as it sounds, I ate every bite on the plate. Okay, so let's recap: Amazing location? Check. Great service? Check. Good specials/happy hour? Check. Great food? Major check. Hard to top, I'll go here everytime I'm in the area and it was hard not to go back twice.

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    Wedge Salad. Spectacular.
    Wedge Salad. Spectacular.
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    Oysters Rockefeller
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    Isla Del Mar Restaurante

    Isla Del Mar Restaurante

    4.1
    (161 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Huge portions of great food is really the only thing you need to know about the place! I've been to…read morethe one on Center St out west and it was a great experience, so we wanted to check out this location. First, we decided it's the perfect place to watch soccer games. They have TVs surrounding the dining area and tons of people were in there watching a championship game when we went. It was a great atmosphere! They have tons of seating whether you want a high or low table, booth, or bar seat. If you don't speak Spanish, the menu is in English and Spanish. I ordered a Paloma querida and my husband ordered a cantarito Mexicano. When we looked at the menu, we noticed that the drinks had exactly the same content but the cantarito was $5 more ($23). I asked the server who said that they put a full ounce in the cantarito and only half an ounce of tequila in the Paloma. That was a bummer to hear, because it ended up being mostly juice to drink. I ordered the quesabirria tacos, 3 of them, and wish I would've stopped at 2. They're huge compared to other restaurants, so keep that in mind!

    This is the first time we have been out to this location.We've been to the West O location so we…read moreknew we were going to like it already. I had the Marlin tacos and they were very good! The sauce that came with was very good and flavorful as well. I also had the Cantarito but ordered the wrong one because I looked at the wrong menu, but it was also a little odd because it tasted like a pineapple drink so it wasn't my fave. We also happened to get there during the Champions League Final so it was also a fun atmosphere!

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    J Gilbert's

    J Gilbert's

    4.4
    (498 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    This has been sitting in my drafts…read more Came here for dinner one night while visiting my son when he lived here. Chose this restaurant based on reviews, had a 20% off coupon courtesy of my hotel, and steak. Lucked out and got parking in front. Ordered the Caesar Salad, rack of lamb, and seven layer coconut cake for dessert. Son got the ribeye. Restaurant gives you a choice of steak knives, nice touch. Everything was delicious and decent portions. Good service. But more upscale restaurant. We dressed casually because it was winter and I hadn't packed anything fancy. Despite our casual dress, still had good service.

    After three nights in Omaha and having steak each night, I wanted something different this evening…read morefor dinner, so I wanted to come here. I knew that J. Gilberts serves more than just steaks, as I've been to the one in Tysons Corner and loved that one. There were four of us who came here for dinner... We started with cocktails, which took an odd amount of time to arrive at the table - we got half and then waited about 10 minutes for the other two to show up. Not sure what happened here, but those who got their drinks waited so we could all drink together and this made that moment a little off. We started with their Pretzel Crusted Onion Rings - WOW!! These things were HUGE!!! The thickest and biggest onion rings I've ever seen or had and they were tasty! The pretzel crust was very tasty too. I opted for their blackened chicken rigatoni for dinner. It was decent, but on the bland site. The roasted red pepper cream was interesting looking, but a scoop of blandness too. Overall I did like the flavor of the chicken and the sauce/texture was nice. This visit was decent, but slight delays in service and food being on the bland side makes me want to give it 4 instead of 5 stars.

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    J. Gilberts Chicken Wings
    J. Gilberts Chicken Wings
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    Tres Puertos

    Tres Puertos

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    As you can see with all my reviews, this is my absolute favorite taco truck! I truly hope they open…read morea restaurant soon. When we walk up, we are always greeted by a friendly face and our order is taken quickly. We've never gone on a Sunday so it was a bit crowded today. I usually stop by during the week and see Connie the owner's daughter. But today, my husband surprised me after church. It was warm outside and I wanted something cool and refreshing so I tried the Aguachili Verde. My husband had the tacos per usual, he doesn't eat seafood. And we got our favorite, which is the cucumber water and also the jasmine tea. Which tastes a little bit like an Arnold Palmer. Both are delicious and refreshing. My husband's tacos are great as usual. I was a little hesitant with what I had gotten because she said it was spicy but offered to put the sauces on the side so I can try them first. I got home, put it all together and tried the sauces. The green was good and as expected but the other little container of sauce surprised me. I thought it was a red salsa but when I tasted it, it had like a soy sauce or maybe like a Japanese flavor with also a little bit of a salsa flavor, it blew my mind! Holy cow I found a new favorite. Goodbye shrimp tacos hello AguaChile. Now they have a version in red or green. So you know what I'm trying next. If you haven't come to this place they speak English and Spanish and they also have menus in both languages. They are super friendly and the food comes out very quickly. You must absolutely try this delicious food truck. I mean, if I had a last meal it would come from Tres Puertos..

    The food was amazing, overall quality was great and portion size was fulfilling. Service was great…read moreand food was ready on time.

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    Fav. Food truck
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