I wasn't necessarily sure what to expect, but I was blown away by the festive atmosphere of the…read morerestaurant, the friendly service, and the quality and authenticity of the food. This restaurant is quietly tucked away near the old town portion of Council Bluffs. Metered Street parking is available in the area. We were there mid afternoon and there was quite a bit of activity. I'm guessing that this location gets a lot of traffic later in the evenings and on weekends. Don't let the slightly frazzled menus fool you, this restaurant is immaculate! I cannot believe that I have never been here before. The hours of this restaurant and its menu clearly reflect the ability to get Mexican style breakfast, lunch or dinner all day long. Our servers bilingual capability reflects the clientele that are attracted to this wonderful spot. Great chips, nice fresh salsa with a little bit of heat and very good guacamole. I love the fact that they offer a little bit smaller portions so that you don't end up feeling like you have to stuff yourself or leave a little bit behind. The pricing is great and clearly beer and margaritas are readily available. There is even a corner of the restaurant that caters to Mexican style snacks. Great desserts too! We will definitely be coming back here again - and so should you!

This is our favorite spot to come! Everything is good!!!! The food and service are always 10/10read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to! I've been there on a couple different occasions…read moreand the nachos are awesome! They don't hold back when it comes to portion honestly 4 to 6 people can eat off the large nachos. I get the steak nachos and I gotta tell you it's not fatty and grisly, lean and very tender. Delicious! I recommend everyone try them. I haven't tried anything else other than nachos, but they were awesome. Horchata was very good too ...pretty sure it's fresh not powder!

Amazing authentic food and I never leave hungry. I usually pick up to go when I'm in town and it…read moreis super fast, super friendly and great every single time I go there. I will be back to this lovely place!

Primo's is always a solid spot when you're craving Mexican in Council Bluffs. The queso is easily…read morethe best in town - creamy, flavorful, and perfect with their chips. Definitely a must-order. I also had a margarita and the chicken enchilada, which were both really good. The enchiladas are flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Overall a great place to grab a margarita, some queso, and a satisfying meal. I'll definitely be back!

Primos has a council Bluffs and Omaha location. The Council Bluffs location is a little bit smaller…read morebut still offers the same wonderful food choices. There is a dedicated parking in Council Bluffs however, it's a bit small. You may have to choose street parking for restaurant access. Both locations are open all day which offers a nice selection for mid afternoon dining. Daily specials and happy hours are available throughout the week. Check their website for details We were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated and jumped right into their selection of dips while we try to make a decision on our main meal. What I really like about their menu is they do allow for a pick two or pick three options that includes your own choice of sides. Their street corn side is one of my favorites. The Council Bluffs location offers more of a sports bar atmosphere while their Omaha location has outdoor seating if you're looking for a place to sit in the middle of the summer (LOL). Really great food, great service, and great atmosphere. What more could you ask for?

Second time I come to this place as a trucker in the area and it did not disappoint. Do yourself a…read morefavor and order Pollo a La crema. big plate and lots of flavor!! I also ordered the quesabirria taco, just one to taste and it was a bit pricy but packed full of deliciousness. Second time I ordered this meal and when I come back again ima grab the same damn thing. Friendly staff, quick to service. Solid atmosphere. Would recommend!!

First time in Nebraska and was looking for some real Good…read moreMexican food. I must say this was delicious and very nice place in general. A lot of nice decoration and makes you feel in Mexico.

This is our go-to authentic mexican food place. Its sooo good, affordable, and the service is…read moreincredible!!! I want to gatekeep this spot for myself but i know this is the most underrated hidden gem right outside of omaha and deserves all the recognition. Would give 6 stars if I could

Great service and excellent food at El Patron. Even if you are total strangers, you'll be treated…read morelike family. Even the other patrons were nice! We had outstanding Guacamole and Chips, Birria Tacos, a Burrito and Fajitas that were all excellent and the owner brought over a Mole Chicken leg for us to try that was also outstanding. Highly recommend this wonderful hidden gem.

Food was delicious. The service was fast and fresh. After a trip to the zoo we needed some…read moresustenance. This place is about 8 minutes away from the zoo. We had a party of 11 and were seated quickly on a Saturday afternoon. My cousin's husband wanted me to let everyone know that they don't sell alcohol. The vibe was very casual. We found parking at the back of the restaurant. We all ordered different things and everything was delicious. Yes, these tacos do taste like the ones in Tijuana. The quesobirria tacos were scrumptious.

Taco Tuesday, all tacos are $2 on Tuesday, normally $3.10. It is definitely worth a visit…read moreanytime, but to save $1.10 on every taco on Tuesday is really a delight! I got a fried pork, spiced pork and beef cheek taco. The tacos are street taco style. each taco came with minced onion, cilantro and guac , and some lime on the side. They are wrapped so nicely in sandwich wrapping paper. The corn tortillas are warm, flexible and fresh tasting. The red and green salsa served on the side are very spicy. I also got a side of refried beans which I liked a lot because it also seemed to be cooked to perfection. Located at Q & 24, there is a small parking lot behind the restaurant. Pro Tip, you order with your wait staff at the table, and they give you a check number. When you are ready to leave, take your check number to the front desk. This is really efficient, so you can settle your bill on your own time, and not have to wait for the wait staff to bring your bill, run your cash or card, wait some more ... I like this business model for fast casual dining. I've started my 24 Ave S food tour starting at Q and ending up at Cuming. I am looking at non-chain places to eat. I am convinced 24 Ave S is one of the most delicious streets in all of Omaha.

We were told to seat ourselves when we came in. The waitress took the menus from a person at…read moreanother table then handed it to us. My husband ordered a beer and I had an ice water. For an appetizer we had the mini spicy elote empanadas. Sad part they were not hot and you can tell they came frozen. The sauce that came with was good. For dinner my husband had the Big Juan and I had the beef chimichanga. My husband was sad that we never given chips. Also he had no sides with his dinner. I had a side of rice and beans. The rice was either undercooked or very dry, it was hard. The chimichanga had a good taste but didn't taste fried. My husband's Big Juan was missing sour cream. He said it was alright but not good enough to have again. Tried on a whim, don't plan on returning. The restaurant was very loud we couldn't talk to one another across the table. But disappointed.

Nervous to go with a 3.5 on Yelp, but dang, not sure why, their ratings should be much higher. The…read moreplace, food, and service was FANTASTIC! Plenty of parking out front of the restaurant complimentary, plenty of seating when we first walked in around 5pm and by the time we left at 6pm every table was full along with the bar and the entire time they had multiple take out orders! My husband loved his margarita and ordered a 2nd. We loved our chip trio, guacamole, salsa, and queso, and you had a choice of flour, corn or mix chips, we chose flour. Chips are also unlimited!! Prices were right on point, $5 margarita $13 for the chip trio, so cheap these days! The single beef tacos $4 were HUGE took over the entire basket, definitely not a street taco size lol. We will definitely be back soon!

Cozy, family run Mexican spot with consistently great food and service. The queso and chips are so…read moregood and honestly one of the main reasons we keep coming back. The margaritas are not the best in town, but even a mediocre marg is still a good one. We visit at least once a month and are never disappointed. Solid comfort food, friendly staff, and a warm neighborhood vibe.

Just as good as LaMesa but less expensive! I really like this place. The restaurant is really cozyread more

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.

I really used to love their food truck and went there often. The restaurant has failed to live up…read moreto my expectations. This was a third chance and I was disappointed again. I ordered their huitlacoche tacos - my favorite thing there (I also wanted a squash blossom taco but they were out). I was really surprised, and not in a good way, that the tacos had shredded iceberg lettuce on them. I don't think I have ever had a taco at a Mexican restaurant with lettuce on it. That's Taco Bell style. It's definitely not the way Mexitli tacos were served before. I don't like the way iceberg lettuce tastes, especially on warm food. It sounds like a little thing, but it literally ruined my lunch.

This spot is great all around. It's not your typical Mexican food but in a good way. They are…read moreDurango style which is very unique. Basically any protein you want you get in a taco, burrito, quesadilla, or Gorditas all in a hand made tortilla. The staff was ver helpful and talked me through the menu to make sure I understood what I was getting. They also have a bar if you'd like to have a drink. The food and service were both great I have no complaints and highly recommend!

Whenever we're downtown, La Sierra is a must-stop, especially for the gorditas. The corn pockets…read moreare delicious, and we love filling them with machaca & egg, chorizo, or cheese. Since each gordita is on the smaller side, 2-3 together make a satisfying meal. We also tried their champurado -- warm, cozy, and just what you need on a chilly day. The place really feels like a little family-run gem: friendly service and a welcoming vibe every time. If you haven't visited yet....go! You won't regret it.