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    La Esmeralda

    3.3 (10 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    Kathy D.

    This is a hidden gem! They have the 4 pork tacos for $6 at this time. So delicious. Try their beef tongue tacos. Amazing!!! Their burrito is massive. You can just order one for two. The only downfall about this restaurant is they don't speak English, so try your best to communicate what you want. Don't be upset if they ended up getting your order wrong! Highly recommended!

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    Amanda E.

    Absolutely fabulous!!! The torta de Cabeza was delicious and the menudo was spot on. Tacos de al pastor wonderful.

    Carne asada tacos and a lengua burrito. So good

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    5 years ago

    Best REAL Mexican food in Omaha! They're always open and the food is cooked fresh! My new spot for good authentic Mexican food!

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    Hacienda Real - Birria tacos

    Hacienda Real

    4.1(89 reviews)
    5.6 miWest Omaha
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    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.

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    Mexitli Restaurant - Birria tacos

    Mexitli Restaurant

    4.5(98 reviews)
    3.8 miDowntown

    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.

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    La Esmeralda - mexican - Updated September 2026

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