Service was decent but the food was horrendous. Overly seasoned beef, dry chicken in the enchiladas. We both ordered chalupas and instead got large crispy tacos which fell apart upon picking them up. Save your money and goto Taco John's for a much better experience. Will definitely never return. read more

On the "Godd-Meh-Suck" scale, this was a "Meh-minus". I was looking for a decent place to eat and relied on reviews. This seemed like a decent place from the reviews. The food was average at best. I did the 3 tacos which had little to no flavor. Since it was Wed., the house margarita was 50% off. I decided to get one. It was one of the worst margaritas I have ever had. Will I go here again? Not likely as I will not be in the area. Even if I was, I would not go back. I am assuming that many in the area do not know good Mexican food so you get what you get. read more

False advertising on the menu. The drink menu specifically states that regular and flavored margaritas are half price on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I was in on a Wednesday night, and ordered a large house margarita. The cost on the bill was $18. I asked if the price was normally $36, and they told me that only the smaller size was half price. Nowhere does it state this (see photo). I pointed this out, and they would not change the price. Everything else was ok. Nothing special. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The service is great and very friendly. The food was very good with a wide verity to choose from. Small area by clean and kept nice. read more

This is my first time at this establishment. Dinner today starts with chips and two salsas, one mild and one with a bit of a bite. The corn chips! OMG, the chips are fabulous. For a traditional drink, I go with the El Patron Marguerita. My entreè is Camarones Rancheros. I won't describe it here, except to say I love shrimp and the dish is fantastic! The whole time, I am enjoying dinner, and there is a variety of Mexican music playing thru out the restaurant. The service is personal and engaging. I will definitely be returning to this place. You should check it out if you haven't already!! read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Chips, drink, and salsas! - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Best Mexican food we've had since moving to Lincoln in November 2022. Large portions and the 16oz Golden Margarita ($2 off on Sundays) was a strong pour and tasty. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - I had Chili Colorado and Cindy had the Pick 2 Combo Small Portion option. Beef was super tender. - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Honestly our family was surprised and delighted by how good the food is here! Like we had easily one of the best margaritas we've had in a long the (VIP margarita). Our kids basic cheese quesadilla was sooo good. The chicken nuggets in their meal were here hand breaded whole breast. My wife and I had some of the large meals. The white crème shrimp salsa was to die for. Here's for the technical details. We stopped by on a Saturday late lunch and we're greeted with a clean, open and well lit restaurant. The staff was prompt and respectable in getting us seated and meeting our initial needs. The menu is colorful and we'll documented including translations and explanations of the various food types and names. The menu also featured color photos of the various key dishes that really helped in selling me a delicious dish. The children's menu also had lots of kid friendly options both Mexican and American offerings. Really I'd recommend to anyone. Chances are I'll stop here next time I'm on the north side of town too. The family is happy, I'm happy. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Skirt steak with shrimp crème salsa and a VIP margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Good for a quick meal. The server was prompt, and efficient at moving things along. My combo platter arrived within a few minutes of placing the order. It was standard fare, and pretty unremarkable. Pre-assembled and microwaved. But, for the price it was fine. read more

Our food was great, fast, and the margaritas were so good! This place had exactly what we were looking for, definitely sits on the top of our list read more

Great Mexican and American food. Friendly staff and they all are helpful. Margaritas are the best in town and I should know. Lol.

Mazatlan is far too good for a subpar city like Lincoln. Nebraska doesn't deserve a Mexican place as quality as Mazatlan. I unfortunately was stuck in Lincoln for 2 days and went here for dinner both times. Amazing margaritas so you can drink enough to forget that you're in Nebraska. 10/10 would return if I'm unfortunate enough to end up in Lincoln again. read more

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Awesome place. Great food. Authentic. Great service. Nice people. Amazing people. I highly recommend this restaurant

OMG! Passing thru Lincoln. Stopped by and had a meal to rival none in the McKinney Tx area. The service by Omar was exceptional. He made us feel as if we were long time friends. We would love to have a Mazatlan II in or around McKinney tx. The guacamole was exceptional as was the dinner as a whole. When in Lincoln NE, don't miss this culinary experience. read more

We arrived after a Big Red win and were immediately seated. Omar our server who was excellent, delivered warm tortillas chips and 3 different types of salsas complimentary. Each one was delicious! We ordered the combo fajitas that came out quickly and were sizzling hot and tasty! Recommend you give them a try for some local Mexican food. read more

Lovely staff, they always remember me and my spicy preferences which is very spicy. Try the Tampiquena, skirt steak grilled to a char served with a rich white cream sauce and baby shrimp on top of the steak comes with rice and beans. My all time favorite dish. 2 green onions, and a fried jalapeno. Also tortillas. 2 people can eat this. The shrimp is not pictured in menu but will be on your plate guaranteed. Buey al Cilantro is another great one but is their spiciest dish by far. Grilled and charred steak smothered in a habanero sauce, it is spicy but so damn good. Rice beans and tortillas. I've finished this entire plate, all my tortillas, jalapenos, chips and salsa a beer and margarita and blew away my waiter and staff. Side order of fried jalapeños is a must. You get 3. & Quit ordering combination platters and live a little. read more

Service is one of the best and the food is always delicious. Going to miss this place

Ick. No no no, this is NOT Mexican food. This is Taco Bell-esque but 4x the price. If you have been to Casa Bonita in Denver, this is a step below... and Casa Bonita is disgusting. I got a taco and a chicken enchilada. The taco completely disintegrated the moment I picked it up. The chicken enchilada was very, very dry. All the cheese on top did not disguise how truly awful it was. I ordered the flan "to go" and didn't check to see what it looked like until I got in the car. The "whipped cream" that was supposed to be on top was actually straight cream poured from the carton (see picture). The flan itself was hard and chewy. I took one bite and threw it away. I felt bad for the cleaning staff in my hotel who had to see that in the trash can. I'm sure they were horrified. My fiance was so disappointed with his meal. He was grumpy for the rest of the night, and the worst part of it all is that for two very shitty entrees and one inedible piece of flan it came to about $30. The waitstaff was nice, but there is no way this is 5 star Mexican food. I'm sorry that you have to put up with this crap, Lincoln. Yelp definitely steered me wrong this time. read more

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I've been coming here for years and I have zero complaints. Staff has always gone above and beyond, food is always delicious and timely, they have many vegetarian options which is amazing and they are all so good. Truly out of all the restaurants in Lincoln, this is the only one I've been to consistently with a perfect track record. We love you, Mazatlan. read more

In 40 plus years of eating Mexican food this was the best meal ever. Had the Molcajete, a substantial meal of crab legs, large shrimp, chicken, steak, mushrooms, peppers and onions served in a large rock bowl with rice and beans for less than $17. My wife had the Tampiquena, a skirt steak and shrimp dish with a great cream sauce for less than $16. The restaurant had a nice set of outdoor tables which was great since we had our dog with us. Service was great On a return trip I had the Burrito RICO and my wife had the enchiladas a la creme which were both excellent. Again we had our dog with us and the waiter cleaned off an outdoor table so we didn't have to put our dog in a hot car. Love this place! read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - a woman sitting at a table with food - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Went on Cinco de Mayo, the restaurant was very busy but service was great and the food was even better. Definitely recommend. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Fajita chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

On a bus trip and stopped for the night. Decided to head here for dinner. It was the worst Mexican food we've ever had. The food was bland and tasteless overall. The salsa was just tomato water with a few bits of onion and tomato added. While they brought out another basket of chips they weren't that good either. They were very thick, cold, and again tasteless. We did get decent service and the food was heat hot. We talked to another couple we saw there and they said the same thing about the food. read more

Great chips and salsas. We had a great experience. Service was awesome. Super clean place. Really really nice staff. Menu is broad and the meals were top notch. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Tortilla Soup ! A massive must ! - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Stopped in Mazatlan a while back on a trip to Lincoln, and wasn't sure what to expect. I'm happy to report that it was pretty fantastic from beginning to end! I didn't try a margarita (shame, I know) because I was in desperate need of a coffee. Surprisingly, it tasted great and our server kept the refills coming! The service was solid the entire time, that's for sure. Very happy employees who know the menu and how to create a nice dining experience. Without doubt, order the queso to go with your chips and salsa. It's some of the best I've ever had and I bet you won't stop eating it until it's gone. I ordered a combo platter (hey, girl's gotta eat) with two cheese enchiladas and a beef taco. It all came with a HUGE helping of beans and rice, and everything tasted tangy, fresh and delicious. There wasn't really anything that special about it, but it fulfilled every ounce of my Mexican food craving. I was actually sad that I ran out of room in my stomach. This place is perfect for lunch or dinner in Lincoln, and I saw a ton of different margarita options if you're in the mood. The atmosphere is more family-friendly than nightlife oriented, so keep that in mind. Aaaaaand now I'm craving Mexican. Give this place a shot if you're in the area! read more

It earned the 3.5 stars. Service was TOP NOTCH. All servers rotated to help all tables. Within 30 seconds of sitting, we had salsa, chips, waters, and even kid's waters. Impressive. We ordered a kid's meal taco and a Deluxe Manadero Burrito. My meal didn't come with rice or beans, as advertised. Plus, there wasn't any refried beans (that I noticed) in it, also, per the menu. The meat on both meals was pretty gross, it was sopping with grease and the kid's taco was so drippy that the hard shell was pretty flimsy after it cooled down. Otherwise the portions were massive. But you can put a large amount of mediocre food out, it's still just mediocre. And a note to the staff: Just because the majority of the people in your restaurant appear to be white, non-spanish speaking folk, doesn't mean you can carry on with certain conversations in spanish... I overheard some interesting banter between the serving staff. Not all of us are Donald Trump, some of us gringos can speak spanish. It's a bigger world than you realize. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - A burrito meal for four meals - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Why not 5 stars? I'm very, very picky about Mexican food. I eat here all the time, take friends here, know the staff by name. Hi Juan B.! First off, the margaritas are a potent, addictive, blast of good time! Get the Cadillac, and you can thank me later. All the endless supply of chips and salsa and bean dip will keep you from making a total scene. Do NOT order the "combination plates," unless you like mundane stereotypical "Mexican" food. Order from the Especial or Chuey's menu. These large platters of food are simply AMAZING, and huge portions that can easily be shared with your BFF. Then there's more $ for another margarita! (Please don't drive.) I love, love, love the mochehete and the sea food served in the half pineapple. SEE MY PICTURE. And the green chili with pork. Atmosphere is great, clean and comfortable. Service is efficient, friendly especially to regulars, and consistent. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - Pineapple filled with seafood. More than enough for two. - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We started joining a group of friends here on Wednesday nights for discount margarita night. The margaritas are really good. The flavors are delicious and just the right amount of tequila in them. The only problem is the blended ones frequently are riddled with ice chunks you have to fish around. My favorite is the blended peach margarita. I also love the chips and salsa which are gluten free and I really have issue resisting them. They do have a gluten free menu which is nice but I've only ordered food once. I had the beef tacos and mazatlan nachos. Both were pretty greasy and the cheese on the nachos was a weird flavor. My bf who's a great garbage disposal didn't want it either. I also didn't feel great after I got back home, so I have some concerns about the gluten contamination with the food. Price is very affordable. Atmosphere is traditional for a little Mexican restaurant. Lots of bright colors, only about 10 or so tables. Service quality has been both good and bad depending on the server there that night. So I'll likely be coming back for chips and salsa and discounted margaritas, but I'll avoid eating here in the future read more

The worst customer service ever. We ordered our dinner and the food came out quickly. My wife obviously received the wrong entree. We waited for the waiter to come back to our table to check on our food. He never came back. We asked anther waiter to send him back to our table. I saw both waiters talking and expected our guy to come back and check on us. He went running and hiding to the back. By that time both our meals were cold so we got up to leave. We spoke with some lady on the way out and told her we wanted to pay for our two beers but we were not going to pay for our wrong now cold food. She started arguing with my wife saying how busy they were and making excuses. At that point she was being rude so we just left. Overall the chips and salsa were bland and pico is un-edible. Stay away from this place they do not believe in customer service. read more

Food was disappointing- nothing tasted fresh. And I'm a big fan of their original location. Beer selection was HORRIBLE. TWO Mexican Ambers and Bud Light on tap? What?! I at least expect Modello Especial on tap. Bottles were the usual unimaginable assortment of cervesas... and Heineken. 1990 called and wants their beer menu back. Staff was friendly but I won't be back. read more

This was the best sit-down Mexican restaurant that I ate at in Lincoln. Everyone's plates were clean. Food was fresh and service was great.

Patio seating was our main reason for choosing this restaurant. Great service, delicious sangria, tasty guacamole with pico and fresh corn. Excellent shrimp cocktail as main course served cold; huge serving, lots of shrimp and chunks of avocado in a not too spicy tomato sauce. Highly recommend and hope to return on future travels. read more

This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in Lincoln. The food is excellent and the price is good. The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat with exceptionally good service! read more

Food was authentic (trust me I'm Mexican myself), friendly staff and good environment. Music was killing it the whole time I was there. Great drink specials, make sure you look at all of them before you make your final decision. Definitely coming back! read more

Huge portions. Great service. So much cheese. The chips and salsa were great. I ordered veggie fajitas - they were a bit soggy and covered in cheese. Husband ordered enchilada which was pretty good! Not my favorite, but not bad at all!! read more

I like this restaurant, but the food is hit and miss. And by that I mean the menu is extensive, but some dishes are much better than others. The standard enchiladas are pretty bland and uninspired, but the Burrito With Fajita Chicken is fantastic and bursting with flavor. On their own, the refried beans and rice are pretty bland, but I always consider them a small addition to each bite in the entree. In that respect, they work well within many of the dishes. Most of the bland dishes also serve as a good base to be enhanced with something like Cholula, which helps bring them to life. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere and is always very clean. The wait staff is quick and attentive, and the unlimited chips and salsa prior to the meal are welcome (the takeout portion included with to go meals is massive). It's not a cheap place to eat, however the portion size is large at dinner and easily makes two meals for me. I think finding the good dishes is key here, because plenty are just average. If what you're looking for happens to be a good dish, it's a solid four stars for me. If not, then the average food knocks it down to just three stars. read more

I give this 5 stars for the Margaritas alone. You don't order the cheap ones either, order the Mazatlan Margaritas or top shelf. It's worth the price, since getting a drink this tasty and this strong, it would cost this much at any other drinking establishment. I prefer the Sagria Margarita, which are sometimes the Friday night drink special. (There's a game to these drinks, once you knock your straw out, you know you're feeling it!!) This is the most authentic of Lincoln's larger Mexican restaurants. To some newcomers the prices may seem more than usual, but in any other city this is considered average or normal. I would suggest ordering a large combination or large "plate" for that matter and sharing the dish. It's more fun to eat and share than to stuff yourself crazy. The fajitas are ALWAYS sizzling hot. The enchiladas have a real homemade flavor with the red sauce. Even getting a veggie burrito is quite satisfying with all the grilled vegetables involved. Service is great and quick! If at all, there is rarely a long wait for seating. read more

Nice service and ok unlimited homemade salsa and chips. But the entrees were very obviously poured out of a can. I had the "Vegetarian Burrito" which consisted of vegetables that tasted pickled like they were out of a can. Think Sysco peppers that you'd put onto sausage & peppers subs. I got 3 or 4 bites down before my body literally wouldn't let me eat any more. Avoid at all costs. read more

Wow pleasantly surprised how outstanding the food was. We're from New Mexico and where a little skeptical about eating Mexican food in NE. It was fabulous and so was the service!!! read more

When I arrived to Mazatlan I was craving flauta's (fried tortillas filled with chicken or beef) and unfortunately these were not on the menu, but when I asked the waiter about the possibility of ordering them anyway, he didn't hesitate; it was no problem. Great service, and the flautas were delicious! Also, the atmosphere is very clean and contemporary. Not a dingy mexican joint by any means. Check it out if you're ever on the north side of Lincoln! read more

I never expected to find good authentic Mexican in Lincoln, NE but this place is a diamond in the rough. The chips and salsa are fantastic by themselves but the sliced mushroom, jalapeño and cilantro dip stole the show. WOW!!! I ordered the pork carnitas with a batch of corn tortillas and was mesmerized by the flavors and amount of food in front of me. Great service and a solid selection of Mexican beer. This is a must visit when in Lincoln. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Mazatlan II Mexican Restaurant - pork carnitas = AMAZING - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The only positive thing I can say is the takeout I ordered was ready on time. It's been a few years since I've b en to Mazatlan ll & am very disappointed. The ground beef was watered down with no flavor that disintegrated the taco bowels. There was not much lettuce or cheese. The sauce was not much more than colored water that went down the drain with the inedible taco salads. Don't waste your time going here. On a Saturday night after football & volleyball games it was almost deserted read more