This joint is truly a hidden gem! The food & service was absolutely phenomenal! The price was even…read morebetter! We got 3 full meals plus 3 drinks all under $46! Will definitely be going back when I visit Lincoln Nebraska!

Maybe it's because we're spoiled with Mexican food in CA. I don't know. Ordered tacos and a burrito…read morehere. The food was bland and really lacked any flavor. The salsa was decent. Should have went to a steakhouse in Nebraska instead.

Service was amazing. Super busy Friday night and the staff was happy, smiles and busy running the…read morewhole time. Food was absolutely delicious. Portions were fantastic! Recommends and accommodation for substitutions also great. Can't wait to come back when I visit the area again!

Let me preface this by saying, this is still one of my favorite restaurants for Mexican food,…read morehowever I don't think the alcohol/margarita drink menu lists prices, which I don't like. The past few times I've been here the prices on the margaritas are $12.99, $13.99 or more for the ones I've /we've ordered. $12.99 one was the house margaritas on the rocks and had a decent amount of alcohol in it. The other one we had was a watermelon blended ($12.99 also). Could hardly taste any alcohol. Seemed like it was from a premade mix that had alcohol already in it. I thought the house one was better. I sometimes I get the Julian one, (I think that's the name?) which is quite good, but the last time I ordered it was $1.00 more expensive than my entree, which I think is ridiculous! I think they do have mid week specials on certain margaritas though. The margaritas have prob have been this high or close to it for a while, but my husband usually pays the bill and I usually don't look at it. I've paid the bills the past few times so I've been more aware. Prob just going to order only water to drink in the future or maybe a margarita on a special occasion. Pls start listing prices on margarita menu. Also why don't birria tacos come with any sides (rice/beans)? $15.99 seems a little excessive for 3 tacos when a lot of your other entrees come with both? I know it's a popular thing to order nowadays and don't think it comes with sides at other restaurants though either. Maybe there is more meat in them than it looks, that costs more, to not include sides?!? The usual wait staff (I think it's a family owned restaurant...parents and adult kids?) are always fabulous!! Newer staff could be a bit more attentive recognizing when you are out or low on chips, salsa or water/non alcoholic drinks. Would make it easier/less stressful for regular wait staff too. Otherwise, all is well and still a great place to eat!! Will be back!!

Hands down our favorite Mexican place in Lincoln ever since it opened. The service and food is…read morequick and everything is delicious! My faves are the molcajete, the carnitas, and the jalapeño watermelon margarita!

Still continues to be a solid 5-star experience for me and one of the best Mexican spots in…read moreLincoln. Lunch specials, highly reasonable $8-10 range. Recently I did the fajitas again (so good) and tried the shredded beef chimichanga. The queso sauce is good, I even saw fresh jalepenos in the pico served alongside it. I love the traditional salsa, but I always get the hot verde as well, and additionally can never pass on their signature watermelon jalepeno margarita. Service is spectacular, efficient and quick. Last time we ordered food was out in under ten minutes. This is an old converted Pizza Hut, and they have put their own style on it. What a great spot in Lincoln!

The restaurant has authentic Jalisco-inspired music playing quietly in the background. It's clean…read moreand there are a lot of tables. The owner greeted us shortly after we arrived and welcomed us to the restaurant. Our server appeared quickly and from placing our order to receiving our drinks and food, I think this is an all time record of the quickest turn around I have ever experienced! . Wow! They are efficient here. We ordered a Negro Modelo and classic margarita. One of the top margaritas I've had (and I've had a lot). I got it on the rocks with a salt rim. Not sure blended is an option but on the rocks is We ordered carne asada (steak) burrito and quesadilla al pastor. Both were delicious. The marinated steak was so flavorful. Yum! We were passing through on our way to the Grand Tetons so it's unlikely we'll be back, which is a shame. This restaurant was a hit for us. Oh, we also got these lollipops which were mango with chile flavoring. Love the chicken shape.

Look I've been here a few times. It tasted good but I have questions about the quality of the meat…read moreand ingredients. I got some weird skin issues when that birria sauce got on my chin. Not cool.

Wow! Just passing through on a road trip- found this lovely little restaurant slightly off the…read morebeaten path. The chili Verde plate number 60 was absolutely five star, with rice beans, and salad and tortillas. In addition the house made Horchata was very tasty and not too sweet just the way I like it. Would definitely go to this place again staff was very prompt and helpful as we requested a couple of carry home boxes for the leftovers.

Food - piping hot and excellent Drinks- margarita was very…read moregood Service- terrible! We've always had great service but not tonight. Maybe they were short handed? I don't know but service was horrible. Sat for 10+ minutes before the gal took our drink order. By then, we just ordered our food. Didn't want to wait that long to order food. Food came timely and it was excellent. Waitress never did check back or she would have seen my soda was empty. I ran out of my Diet Pepsi and was never given a refill. I had my glass sitting on the edge of the table and several waiters walked by it. Our waitress finally came by with the bill and took my glass to refill - I never did get a Diet Pepsi refill. This is the smallest tip I've given in a long time but it was more than she deserved! Don't know if we'll be back or not. Lincoln has several good Mexican restaurants. Dine at your risk.

Reminds me of the wonderful family Mexican restaurants in Southern California, I used to miss…read morebefore I found El Rey,the food is awesome. It's a tiny place but they constantly try to remodel and make it more comfy You feel feel as though the same attention and care went into every morsel as if it were being prepared for the Family who runs this little gem. If you leave the world without trying the chile rellenos at El Rey, that regret will haunt you in the afterlife, I will worry for your soul. Have some real honest to goodness Mexican food at El Rey

I was pregnant wanted agua de horchata and it was terrible 0 stars I switched it for a Mexican coke…read moreno fail

Such a fun place! Love the drinks and Chips w salsa. The…read morespicy is hot hot! But so so good. My favorite drink is the Pina colada. But those margaritas are great too. My favorite time to come is happy hour after a long day or weeks worth of work! Definitely will be back again soon! :D

I went for the first time and ordered the fajita burrito with steak. It was flavorful, the steak…read morewas tender, and I loved it! The portion was large and I was unable to finish it all, so I will be enjoying the leftovers. The warm bean dip was delicious and I also liked the homemade salsa. I had an enormous house flavored raspberry margarita and it was really good. My brother ordered the coconut margarita and he said it was the best margarita he ever had. The service was okay as it took a little bit to get waited on but once we had our server, it was better. I will definitely be returning.

I love that there are so many locations and everyone that I have been to has been consistent with…read morethe food and service. So much so that my daughter and I get food to go weekly.

Abelardo's is a nice place. The extensive menu provides something for everyone. It looks to operate…read moreprimarily as a drive-thru for the neighborhood. Service is quick and friendly. I would have liked a Mexican beer but they serve no alcohol.

Be consistent with the food Plate was hot, food was not!…read moreHusband ordered a burrito and the ends of the burrito were warm but the majority of it was cold We used to eat at Hacienda Real every Tuesday but haven't for over two years. We do like to patronize local restaurants

Our fav Mexican restaurant, hands down! Always consistent, food service an amazing margaritas.read more

Had a lovely lunch with my wife today we wanted to eat light so we both ordered appetizers…read more I had the beef nachos margarita. They were really good. Loved the mixed cheese. Our waitress was nice and on the ball.

The food here is always amazing and the prices are really good too! Of course, the margaritas are…read moreabsolutely delicious and well worth the price. Every time we've gone, we've had wonderful service and it always feels comforting and welcome in there.