La Paz is a cute restaurante that actually plays Spanish music and the chips are crunchy and the salsa spot on! They have amazing dishes and honestly it's a great place to celebrate anything! read more

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The food was okay. They serve your typical Tex-Mex. I liked the chips and salsa. My friend ordered some extra spicy. My chicken and cream cheese burritos were okay. The chicken was a tad dry/flavorless. I loved my margarita! I got the blended mango one and I can't recommend it enough! :) read more

We were here with some friends while we were visiting Lincoln. It's not a huge restaurant, but there were tables, booths, and combo seating, as well as a small bar area on the other side. We got $5 margaritas on Happy Hour. We started with complimentary chips with salsa with a slight kick to it. We chose some jalapeno poppers, which were delicious. They were coated with more breading than I'd expected, so it didn't turn out to be a low carb option, but they were good. $1 off during Happy Hour. They had typical Mexican food options. I chose a chicken taco salad with avocado ranch dressing. It was good, although they did forget to put the hard boiled egg on top. Our server was busy, but checked back with us a few times. read more

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Older established restaurant, nice atmosphere, had good potential. Didn't deliver. Started with a frozen marguerita, boy was that a waste. Had the consistency and flavor of a 7-11 slurpee ... could not taste any alcohol. Salsa was good but the chips were stale. Ordered beef enchiladas La Paz. They came with a sauce on top, and a layer of grilled onions and peppers like you would see on fajitas. Never seen that before, but it was very good. Did I mention that they tried to pass off a slurpee as a margarita? Terrible. read more

Very delicious food and been going there to eat for over 10 years and serve very friendly

Love the food and the service, but the booth was cold due to a crack in the wall under the window. I hope they get it fixed.

I've been here several times now, across a few years, and this place impresses me with its consistency. Whether out to lunch with a friend, or when I've brought my staff for a celebratory dinner out, to my most recent visit today, I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. Because what one of my colleagues ordered when we came several months ago looked so enticing, I tried to order it today. Alas, they were out of the flank steak tacos, so I settled for the steak fajitas instead. Next time I return! read more

We had our son's graduation lunch here and it was fantastic. First off the owner and wait staff were very accommodating. They set up a private area for us off the bar area where we could all mingle while enjoying our lunch. We had appetizers, lunch and drinks. Everyone loved the margaritas which came in several tropical flavors. The enchiladas Ann's fajitas were the crowd pleasers. Thank you for hosting such and amazing luncheon celebration! read more

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Charged 20 % tip when we only had a party of five. Policy isn't posted anywhere. No response from management when questioned.

Definitely recommend, service is so good. Food is so good. It's affordable, all of the employees are so nice. Music is so nice. And they are super quick. read more

Expensive for what you get! Too spicy for me. We took the advice of a local and carried out from la Paz. Hubby and I shared the chicken fajitas and the chicken chimichanga. The chicken fajitas should have been called green pepper fajitas as there was more green pepper than anything else. The chicken was plentiful, tender, and flavorful; however, the green peppers were overwhelming. We threw 2/3 of them out. The portion of the chimichanga which I got had only a tiny bit of chicken in it; evidently my husband got the majority of the chicken. The chips were tasty, and the queso was good--though a bit too spicy for us. The highlight of the meal was probably the beans. I expected to receive salsa as that is the norm I've experienced. There was no salsa, and that's probably a good thing since everything we ate was on the spicy side. Just over $40 before tip seemed way too expensive for a mediocre meal. We will not be back. read more

10/10 amazing service. Was so great to go out and eat. Felt safe, they followed all protocols and were so great. Highly recommend read more

La Paz Mexican Restaurant - Cream cheese and chicken enchiladas - Salad Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Had lunch here the other day and was really pleased. We were seated quickly, and our order taken promptly. The atmosphere is what one would expect in a little Mexican restaurant. Lots of colors and fun decorations. It's not a very big place so there isn't a ton of seating. I was pleased that the server immediately was familiar with the gluten free world and brought me out a separate menu to order from. There is a decent amount to choose from. I ordered the steak soft tacos with corn tortillas and they were fantastic. My aunt and uncle also really enjoyed their meals. I was also able to enjoy the chips and salsa. Price was very affordable and the portion size was great. I definitely plan on visiting this place again soon and maybe giving their margaritas a try. read more

La Paz Mexican Restaurant - Gluten free steak soft tacos with corn tortillas - Salad Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Chips were warm but flavorless, but the salsa had a good consistency, not too runny or chunky. It could use more cilantro and/or peppers though...it tasted mostly like tomato and onion. I was disappointed in how many pre-made ingredients they use. I asked for an accommodation and found out that they pre-make most of their meats and entrees. So I really only had a few choices on the menu. Disappointing. The menu is very Americanized and lacks dishes I would expect at a typical Mexican restaurant (i.e. barbacoa, carnitas, etc). They had "Mexican" potato skins on the menu. Enough said. My dish tasted very "food service," not like freshly prepared ingredients. The decor is outdated as is the exterior of the building itself. Needs upgrading if they want the ambience to enhance the dining experience. It's made up of a lot of random Mexican/Texan kitsch. Our server was fine, but didn't have much of a personality. Not very attentive. read more

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La Paz rocks the Mexican food catering for groups. We have used them before for our group and have always been quite satisfied. Tonight was no exception. The food arrived on time and was well packaged, preserved, warm and fresh. The cream cheese chicken enchiladas were, as usual, fantastic. But also strong were the regular chicken and beef enchiladas. Chips, still warm and fresh, along with tubs of fresh guac and salsa. Beans and rice excellent. Everything was fresh and flavorful. read more

I want to start this review with I love La Paz! I love the food. It's the perfect amount of spice for me. Everything I have tried has been great. That said, the service leaves a lot to be desired. The last time we were there, there was one server for the entire restaurant! The time before that, there were two! The server we had that time told me she didn't have time to take our order. I told the person I was dining with that that was a good way to lose a tip. Catty, I know. Uncalled for? Probably. But I couldn't believe what I heard. She then had all the time in the world to discuss the situation with the table next to ours. Loudly. I did tip, by the way! I'm not a total jerk. It took a while for us to return after that, and I really felt bad for the solitary server when we did. She was handling it with grace. I will definitely be back. Shredded beef enchiladas. My favorite. read more

Decent Mexican food. Unprompted, our waitress brought out chips with separate salsas for me and my friend and then, immediately after both of our salsas were empty, she brought out more chips and salsa. Both the chips and the salsa were as good as it gets (provided you like cilantro), so the number one priority here is not to fill up on chips and salsa before your main entree arrives. I ordered the cream cheese and chicken enchilada with re-fried beans and rice. The rice was pretty dry and a couple bites of the chicken was a little chewy and muscled, but the flavor was quite tasty. Overall, I'd recommend La Paz for Mexican food in Lincoln. read more

Fantastic food and great service. I've visited this restaurant on multiple occasions and never once have I been disappointed.

Just not what it used to be. Definitely has slipped in quality. Everything tasted microwaved. Great service poor food.

Seated immediately on a Friday nite. Margaritas were excellent with upgrade of patron tequila. Known for their enchiladas and they did not disappoint. Chips were warm and complimentary with salsa that tasted very fresh. Fried ice cream was enough for 2. read more

Absolute favorite place to eat in Lincoln! Best salsa and the chicken quesadilla is to die for!! Also I suggest a side salad with the avocado ranch dressing!! Sooooo good!!! We come here all the time! read more

We always love La Paz. Went for dinner on a Tuesday and it was surprisingly busy. Luckily we found a spot at the bar and the bartender got us a couple margaritas while we waited. He was friendly and fast. It did take awhile to be seated, but that was probably because it was the holiday season and lots of people were out. We had a great booth. Our food came out fast and delicious. Our server was courteous and prompt and made sure we got extra salsa when we needed it and drinks. I've never had a dish at La Paz I didn't like. My favorites dishes are the soft shelled seafood tacos and the cream cheese chicken enchiladas. Can't forget that guacamole. Delicious! read more

Overall, very meh. Chips were warm and salty, and the salsa was a little thicker than I typically like, but had a good flavor. My wife ordered cream cheese enchiladas with a flauta. She enjoyed both, but we both thought the rice tasted like it was made with a Spanish rice mix. Reminded me of high school cafeteria rice on burrito day. I got a chicken enchilada meal that was described as "perfect for the person who loves spice!" There was no spice at all in mine, and it was so covered in a very thick grayish sauce/gravy and cheese I had a hard time even finding my two enchiladas. The seasoning was very minimal and I tasted the uncut onion more than anything else. The sauce consistency was a huge turnoff and I had a hard time actually finishing my meal. The rice, as mentioned earlier, is very reminiscent of those made with a mix; they would do better to use saffron rice and a little cumin and salt instead of the store bought quality they're getting now. I also ordered a taco on the side and it was very good, made with heavily seasoned shredded beef and topped generously with lettuce and cheese. I would order that again in a heartbeat. Overall I wouldn't recommend the place unless you are very selective in what you order. I was surprised to see all awards on the door as I have had better Mexican food in many other locations. read more

La Paz Mexican Restaurant - The sauce mixed into cheese and lettuce over enchiladas was very thick - Salad Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Si far have been very pleased with what I have ordered. I will definitely be back trying more ite.s from menu. The servers and staff were awesome read more

Let me start by saving our server was awesome. Unfortunately that's all that was awesome. I ordered chicken fajitas- they came with only green peppers and not tri-colored peppers, that's fine. However, they were very very undercooked and it was like biting into a raw pepper. The onions- again raw. The chicken- completely BLAND, it's almost like a white girl walked into a taco bell one time and thinks that tastes like Mexican and then made the food for this restaurant. The beans and rice were clearly canned and made from a box- sad. Let's get to dessert. As if we didn't go through enough with the terrible food we ordered dessert- stupid I know. Anyways, we ordered strawberry fried ice cream. Yuck. The "fried" ice cream was clearly just removed from the freezer- the "fried" coating was soggy and disgusting, the strawberries were old and gross. 10/10 would never go back. Guac was good though. read more

Love this place! Best chips and salsa. Service was great last night, staff is always super friendly. I had loaded nachos, my favorite, tons of cheese and no skimping here!! My husband had the cream cheese and chicken enchiladas. He said they were delicious. Others at the table had the Baja burrito and enchiladas, all were happy and stuffed. Would go here every week if I still lived in Lincoln. read more

Gross. I'm not sure why this place even exists. I think it must have been great at one time and there is a cult following. The service was ok but they were oddly specific about us not entering the dining room until the table was set exactly right. The portions were not acceptable for the $10 to $15 meals. Seriously, you can get more food with a frozen meal and it would probably taste better. Don't bother with this place. read more

Picked this based on the rating. Everything seemed OK until the food arrived. The waiter dumped my wife's food in her lap and just did nothing to help or offer to fix the food. The food was not spectacular and my dish was not hot as advertised. Very bland as a matter of fact. Terrible experience... read more

Kind of standard Americanized Mexican food. Nothing special. Every time I eat here, I tend to feel sick. Although, nice service and affordable for large groups if you're just looking for drinks and simple stuff like chips and salsa. Otherwise, not the place to go for a Mexican dinner for two. read more

I do not understand how this restaurant wins so many people choice awards. If it was not for the nice and extremely hardworking staff, I would have given it two stars. We were here on a Friday night with a large group of friends. They accommodated our group and gave us a fun little room off the bar to sit at. The salsa was good which was needed because the chips were bland and thick. Our food was fine. Nothing spectacular and the basic margarita was that, basic. The balance of mix to liquor was off. read more

Terrible. Ordered Chile Rellenos. Red sauce tasted Italian. Cheese was mozzarella which is NOT Mexican. Terrible beans BAD rice. Really really bad. Never again. read more

Unfortunately, I would not recommend this establishment if you are looking for a nice, welcoming, and friendly dining experience. The hostess acted like I was bothering her when I walked in to be seated. I had to ask for a drink menu after moments had passed by, she never once came back to check on the food or if I need a refill or anything, The cooks in the back kept yelling 'shut the F*ck up' with each other and the manager was just standing in the entry to the kitchen not correcting their obnoxious behavior. They can't blame being understaffed because I counted 11 people in the entire establishment with 3-4 waitresses so they can't use that as an excuse. I had to get up and ask for my to-go box because remember she never bothered to stop by my table so see how the food was or if I needed a drink refill, but she was busy giving all her attention to one table and one table only (probably her friends). And, when I was leaving I asked to speak with the manager and the manager said " I am the manager what is your problem" I said, I have them all wrote down on this paper and she never bothered to apologize or bother resolve the issue. All I wanted was a simple, 'sorry for your experience.' The food was okay, salsa has been better, but okay. read more

Excellent food and margarita. Great environment. I had the gold margarita. It was superb. I also had enchiladas. Food was arrived at table in great time. It was hot and very tasty. Wait staff was very attentive and kind. Prices are reasonable. This is a favorite of mine in Lincoln read more

My first yelp review has got to go to my favorite restaurant ever. I will be honest-I haven't been there in about a year, but that is only because I have moved away. I still think of this place and actually crave their food and chips on a regular basis. Maybe there is some drug in it?? This is a local restaurant just off their main road "O" Street. Tucked away but pink enough to be noticed! Food has never been anything but fantastic. I have ordered the chicken tostada more times than I can count. It is always served fast (with a smile), hot, and delish! They have a wide range of other dishes too and I have tasted most of them-all good, but always went back to the tostada. The chips and salsa keep coming. They will bring out three servings if you let them (for free). Even when I wasn't eating there, I would buy pints of their salsa as well. Margaritas are awesome (not very strong though). Service was always wonderful. Food was cheap. Never waited longer than 15 minutes ever. Fun music. Managers always around making sure everyone is happy. Bathrooms clean. This is a great place to go alone for lunch (if you must)...or with a group. They make you feel at home and comfortable either way. Oh...I am homesick! When you go, have some chips for me!! read more

I've enjoyed my experiences here. When I go, I do not expect authentic Mexican food. I expect Tex Mex, and they do it well. I really like their chile rellenos, and they have some very good chicken and cream cheese enchiladas. Their refried beans have a unique smoky flavor, but I hate the rice. The service is great and as stated many times in earlier reviews they have great chips and salsa. Go here for Mexican-American food, but do not go here if you're expecting authentic Mexican food. Try a Morales family restaurant instead (La Mexicana, El Torro, Las Margaritas etc) or if you're looking for something off the beaten path truly authentic try Super Taco. read more

This is our absolute favorite place to eat in Lincoln. The atmosphere is great. The food is done exactly the way we like it. Unlimited, free, chips and salsa is a great way to start off each meal. We go here almost every Friday evening and will definitely continue to do so. read more

La Paz Mexican Restaurant - La Paz as seen from Cotner. - Salad Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This is our all time favorite Mexican restaurant. I must admit that it is addictive. The food is awesome, the ambiance is great, and the prices are unbelievable. We love going there early so we don't have to wait for a table because the word is out in Lincoln (it is voted #1 every year here) and LaPaz is one of the best places we love going out to any night of the week. read more

My wife, daughter and I were in town looking at house due to relocating from So Calif to Lincoln. We ate here on tuesday, July 1. All of us are vegetarians so mexican is usually safe but limited. Read the menu on line and had a very large selection for us. We eat a lot of Mexican food since we live in So Calif. Food was very good. Just needed a few tweaks and would be dynamite. My wife had the veg chimichunga which she liked. She did not find the need for a side of beans though since beans were inside. Also, the sauce, tomatoes, etc on top could have been on the side and the chimi would have stayed crispy. Just a nit pick...sorry. My daughter had a bean and cheese burrito which she liked. She LOVED the kids margarita. Sugar on rim instead of salt too. I had the potato enchiladas. Very good. Waitress was very nice and helpful. I had a margarita and my wife had a daiquiri. Both fine. The reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 is due to a pet peave I have... drink order is taken up front= great. Not asking us if we want a 2nd drink when our food comes= bad (and you as a business are missing on extra revenue). Drinks are low or gone by the time food comes...why not ask the patron if they want a refill???? We all wanted 2nds...that would have been another 15 - 22bucks in the till and couple more for the tip....just saying. Staff needs to upsell...even the little things. We will be back and often after our move. Please ask if we want a second round. read more

Great service. Great food. Great people. While I don't get there often (not a Lincoln-ite), I think the new management/ownership is up to some good things and it shows. read more

By far the best Mexican restaurant in Lincoln. I'm always greeted and seated right away by the warm and friendly staff. The free chips and salsa are excellent and even better with their con queso or guacamole. Their flavors are like no other Mexican restaurants in Lincoln and Omaha (all others to me taste very similar to the others and very blah). My favorites is their cream Cheese Chicken Enchilada and Burrito Royal (a close second are chimichangas and flautas). The only bad thing I can say is that they don't have a location in Omaha :). read more