OMG, YUMMMMMMMMMMY, lol so my partner and I went here last night, though we passed it up like 3 times, lol due to the restaurants signage not really standing out, but we finally found it just before I gave up, anyhow we walk in and we're greeted with the cutest little old man, reminded me of mario from mario brothers lol, anywayz we sit down, him and I assume his wife, come to the table with water and 2 types of salsa and fresh chips, omg the salsa was so good, but very spicy lol, I love salsa,but this was just wayyyy too spicy, anyway so we order a lime and strawberry margarita.wow alcohol overload, but lol thats so not a negative thing, so we order our food, my partner gets the beef chimichanga yummy, and I get the michaca, which is pork with scrambled eggs, yummmmmmyy, so delicious, nothing was dried out, everything was quite superb....resolution of this story NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, though its not the fanciest restaurant, their food is authentic, and better than most of the overpriced "authentic" spanish restaurants out there...
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Ryan t.
If you want authentic Mexican food prepared and served by people from Mexico, this is your place. The food is very good with lots of options on the menu. If you're not a fan of real, actual Mexican food, Omaha is packed with other restaurants that will serve you a more Americanized version. If you're looking for something unique to try, let me take the risk out of your decision and recommend any of their dishes with mole sauce. The chicken mole is probably one of my favorites. El Alamo also meets all three requirements of the Angry Midget Mexican food triad of good food, large servings and cheap prices.
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Jennifer B.
Okay, I am not afraid to admit that when I pulled up, I was a little hesitant. The place looks a little run down. Inside was not updated but it is clean. And when we were the only ones in the restaurant I was a little nervous. But I am notorious for eating in the off hours because my son is 4 and autistic. So the chips and salsa were brought and they rocked. My mom ordered the chimichanga and I ordered the flautus. Boy ate chips. They brought him a real glass and he thought he was the cats meow. Tee-hee. My mom who eats NOTHING but the chimi said it was the BEST she had ever eaten. I had to giggle at that. I have seen her eat that same dish at least a 100 times so I was pleased to have been there to see her eat the best. Mine was fresh and well prepared. We did have sopapillas and they were good. I am a huge ice tea fan and theirs was crazy good. I think I will be nostalgic about it now. But it was a joy and the food rocked.
(5)
Jaime B.
The people were super friendly and attentive (could have been bc we were the only ones there). We went for an early lunch. Vegetarian options are limited. I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Great flavor. The salsa was also pretty amazing. Good spiciness.
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Kerry G.
Mexican food is generally too heavy for my taste, but when I was studying Spanish in high school, Mom used to take me here so I could practice. El Alamo is smack in the middle of the main Hispanic section of the city and it is widely considered one of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in town, with some interesting regional dishes in addition to the usual tacos and burritos, although I'm boring and usually stick to my long-time favorite: the chicken enchiladas. The atmosphere is friendly, casual, and entirely unassuming and prices are very moderate, especially for the quantity of food!
(4)
Marty S.
If you have never been to Mexico (Ixtapa & "Z") you can't know what real Mexican food tastes like. Everyone knows Tex-Mex! I have been to Ixtapa many times 5 at least!! Beautiful city for food ,white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets. But, If you want the next best dining of authentic Mexican food I suggest you go to El Alamo! The chicken mole' is the best I've had since Ixtapa!!! My husband loves the Chili Rellanos SP? I am not saying this to be any way but honest..if you were in Mexico there would be a sleeping dog on the floor! They are not slow..just making you a wonderful dinner. Back to the Mole..my favorite..it takes a lot of time to make it right and they use the dark Mexican chocolate. I am getting hungry for it! Must go tonight. I promise you will not be disappointed. I have never been. Their prices are certainly low compared to what you receive. This restaurant has the right "feel"!.
(5)
Chunk G.
Typical Mexican joint- music in the background and a novella on the TV. I was one of only two tables dining last night. I decided to try this place because I had a Groupon. First, I had the complimentary chips and salsa. It turned out to be some of the best traditional salsa I've had in a very long time- including the spiciness of it. I ordered chicken mole, a beef enchilada and a beef taco. I recommend the mole, it is SO well seasoned and my chicken was tender. I had stopped ordering mole for the most part because it never seemed to taste as good as I remembered it the first few times I ever had it, but this mole was great! Enchiladas are on the small side, but priced perfectly at under three bucks and no doubt I will always get one when I dine here. The soft taco was my least favorite. At first I thought they'd made a mistake and brought me a hard taco, but then I realized it was probably a soft taco, fried. In either case, the shell has texture I've never encountered. I won't order another. I really enjoyed my food here. It all came out hot and fresh tasting. I will definitely come back!
(4)
Erin F.
Great Mexican food. I wasn't a big fan of the chips and salsa but loved the nachos and chicken dish I got. I had never tried it before and was liking the plate the sauce was so good. It had mushrooms and cheese in it. I want to go back and order it again. Service took a while despite the restaurant being empty but was totally worth the wait once the delicious food came!
(4)
William A.
Absolutely love this place. The salsa for the free chips are delicious and have great flavor. Their torta is the best one I've ever had! highly recommend it!
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Matthew O.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than at El Alamo for some Pollo en Mole and Chile Rillenos? Our first time here. They had a Living Social deal. Let's give it a shot. I got the Pollo en Mole and a classic margarita on the rocks. Chips and salsa, of course, come free with the meal. And they're served with salsa verde and traditional salsa. I stick with traditional and this salsa was spicy. Probably tame for most, but this skinny white dude was sipping Margarita after every bite. I did like the consistency - it was thicker than most salsas - like tomato paste was involved, not just tomato sauce. Cilantro was tame but plenty of pepper seeds in here. Oh boy. Still, it was good. Pollo en mole was good. Mole sauce was very tasty. Sweet and spicy. I got double Spanish rice instead of rice and beans. Rice was light and fluffy and tasted just right. The dish came with three warm tortillas (I chose flour) and some lettuce/tomato. Biggest complaint was that the chicken was excruciatingly dry. Just bone dry. But I cut it up and covered it in mole sauce and with the sauce and the tortillas and some crisp lettuce and tomato it definitely hit the spot. Margarita lacked kick and bite. Seemed a bit watered down. Still good, but not the best. Would I go back? Yes. Why? The Chile Rillenos. Dang. Very, very good. Grab that Living Social and check out El Alamo!
(3)
Shaunita J.
Went here on a weekday lunch with a colleague last month. I had been here before, maybe a year ago, and couldn't remember if I liked it or not, so I decided to try it. It was fairly empty inside, so I expected we'd zip right through. Nope. The older, hobbled waitress (she had a boot on her foot) was sweet, but everything seemed to move at a snail's pace--taking our order, getting our order, getting a to go box. I think she was really the only person waiting on tables (in a place, like I said, that was not crowded--maybe three tables of people?). And, then one you get the food, it's okay. Not exactly gross like Taco Bell, but not knock you down good either. A little greasy. Good portion sizes, I think, but I've had better. I may be biased after living in California for years, so this is probably pretty good for Omaha, but, for me, I don't think it's worth the trip back.
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Hollyanne F.
Not much to say here that hasn't already been said...a wonderful 24th Street gem with great food (favorites include the Burrito Especial...enough food for a week and the chile relleno). What I love most about El Alamo, though, is the wonderful service - my company worked with El Alamo on a children's menu project recently, and the owners were an absolute joy to work with. After dinner here, make sure to head down the street to International Bakery for a sweet treat!
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Reed N.
I came here on a slow night at the end of a terrible weather day. The streets were a mess. I chose correctly. I do not rate places on their free stuff, but I have to say I really enjoyed the salsas... both red and green. They both had multi-dimensional flavor profiles and a little bit of heat. I ordered Flautas with beef and they were delicious. Crispy, not greasy. Shredded beef interior. Good sour cream and guac on the top. The beans were okay and the rice were okay. With the previously mentioned salsas they were really good. : )
(4)
Matt H.
This place is the average run of the mill Mexican place. Pretty good food, kinda slow service. Large portions? About $10 a plate.
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Patrick C.
I stopped in for dinner with a friend who swears this is one of the best restaurants in Omaha, and I have to agree. The food was phenomenal and for Mexican food - it's a authentic and as delicious as it gets!! I had the horchata, the chicken mole and the flan and my dining partner had the burrito especiale. My mole was the perfect balance of savory, spicy and sweet but It's hard to put into words the flavor that is the result of a simmered mixture of various chiles (including chipotle), pepper, peanuts, almonds, cinnamon, anise seed, tomato, onion, garlic, and, of course, chocolate. It's tastes like it's made from scratch without shortcuts or pre-made pastes. Amazing. I chose flour tortillas as an accompaniment but corn is also available. The flan was also silky smooth, a perfect custard with the perfect caramelized topping. It will be one of my 'MUST STOP' locations in Omaha. The prices for dinner were also reasonable and we didn't crack $30 for what we had which included a nice basket of complimentary chips, salsas, and coffee w/refills along with my dessert. To top it off all the staff are happy, friendly and jovial.
(5)
Ramon B.
Let's see...this is the first place I ate out at when I first moved to Nebraska back in 1991. It was heavily recommended to my parents so off we went. Now I sit here in 2011 and I will still say this is my go-to place to get a hot bit of Mexican shoved down my throat. My usual pick is the Steak a la Mexicana and the finish it off with a hot sopapialla and that's the love I'm talking about. Then again I could sit there and eat the chips and salsa all day...for the rest of my life. They have a wide variety of other fare for people to dig into and my special lady friend plans to run away and marry their chile relleno...poor me. In closing I will say that El Alamo has been a "hole in the wall" part of my life for about 20 years and I could not see myself never eating there again. Its a family institution and will always be and the food is a hit for me.
(5)
Niccole M.
Good food and I am all about a great dive and cheap drinks.
(4)
Christa Lei S.
It wasn't bad, the service is awesome-- but the food is subpar. The lengua had no flavor, and the chips were a little stale. The tacos al pastor was not super great to me-- like they reheated the meat. They're very sweet here, but in South Omaha, you can do a lot better. They serve great horchata though, and the salsas are great.
(3)
Ed C.
This is definately as close to home as it gets. We visit here every once in a while and we've never had complaint or bad service. The food is always fresh and the facility looks clean.
(5)
Carly K.
I have eaten here many times and we enjoy the atmosphere but the food has been getting worse. It is like microwaved Mexican food. This last time I ate there, the food made me sick. I have been going to the bathroom for over a day now. I think they need Gordon Ramsay.
(2)
Roderick A.
10-15 years ago this was a pretty good place. However, the landscape has changed, and now it's probably not a place you want to eat at when hitting South O . There are so many better options out there these days. Plus, the food has taken a slow slide for the worst. 7 reasons you should go elsewhere: 1)Chips are stale 50% of the time. (I think they reuse them) 2)Margaritas are no longer good 3)Steak is always cooked like jerky 4)Tortillas come wrapped in a paper napkin and it sticks to it 5)Funeral like atmosphere 6)Quality of vegetables 7) PRICE!!! It's not real expensive, but compared to places in close proximity they are robbing you. 3 reasons you should go: 1)Sentimental reasons 2)The free salsas are pretty decent 3)You like seeing an old dog on it's last leg
(2)
Joan S.
Excellent Mexican food! A friend brought me here a couple of years ago and I was very pleased. I grew up in Omaha, but spent two decades living in Southern California, and that spoiled me for authentic Mexican cuisine. I don't remember what I had for lunch, but it was excellent, and the waitstaff was very cordial. When we made the effort to speak with them in Spanish, they were even friendlier! I would go again.
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James U.
I find that if you find a particular ethnic restaurant where there is only one person who speaks English, and that persons only job is to run around and take everyone's order; you are about to eat some damn delicious ethnic food. This describes El Alamo to a T. In fact, I've been there before when the guy who speaks English was gone, and I had to order using a combination of awkward pointing and my even more awkward fragmented Spanish. The food is always amazing here, I hate most of the 'americanized' mexican restaurants because their process mostly consists of 'tortilla+flavorless meat+sauce from a packet'. El Alamo actually cooks their food with, you know, flavor and stuff. I won't really comment on the atmosphere, mostly because there is none, unless you consider Primera División on the mini-TV by the cash register. The street parking can be a bit tenuous, but I've never had to walk more than a block or two. I highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican food without a lot of fluff.
(4)
Lou T.
So sad. I thought for sure in Omaha's little Mexico the food would be at least passable for decent Mexican. Unfortunately, not so. The carnitas was dry and the queso was like water. Chips were stale and my friends burrito tasted like Ragu spaghetti sauce. I don't really understand? The salsa verde had a good flavor, but it was very watery as well. Very sad! I'm going to Riveras when it re-opens on Monday!
(2)
Kit W.
I've been coming here for six years with someone who's been coming here for over 15 years. This place has great food, is not heavy, at least not what I order I guess, and has the BEST chile relleno I've found to date! I love the service here, the salsa is awesome, and the sopapillas are yummy. Out of all the Mexican restaurants, this one is the best...
(5)
Roderick A.
10-15 years ago this was a pretty good place. However, the landscape has changed, and now it's probably not a place you want to eat at when hitting South O . There are so many better options out there these days. Plus, the food has taken a slow slide for the worst. 7 reasons you should go elsewhere: 1)Chips are stale 50% of the time. (I think they reuse them) 2)Margaritas are no longer good 3)Steak is always cooked like jerky 4)Tortillas come wrapped in a paper napkin and it sticks to it 5)Funeral like atmosphere 6)Quality of vegetables 7) PRICE!!! It's not real expensive, but compared to places in close proximity they are robbing you. 3 reasons you should go: 1)Sentimental reasons 2)The free salsas are pretty decent 3)You like seeing an old dog on it's last leg
(2)
Marty S.
If you have never been to Mexico (Ixtapa & "Z") you can't know what real Mexican food tastes like. Everyone knows Tex-Mex! I have been to Ixtapa many times 5 at least!! Beautiful city for food ,white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets. But, If you want the next best dining of authentic Mexican food I suggest you go to El Alamo! The chicken mole' is the best I've had since Ixtapa!!! My husband loves the Chili Rellanos SP? I am not saying this to be any way but honest..if you were in Mexico there would be a sleeping dog on the floor! They are not slow..just making you a wonderful dinner. Back to the Mole..my favorite..it takes a lot of time to make it right and they use the dark Mexican chocolate. I am getting hungry for it! Must go tonight. I promise you will not be disappointed. I have never been. Their prices are certainly low compared to what you receive. This restaurant has the right "feel"!.
(5)
Chunk G.
Typical Mexican joint- music in the background and a novella on the TV. I was one of only two tables dining last night. I decided to try this place because I had a Groupon. First, I had the complimentary chips and salsa. It turned out to be some of the best traditional salsa I've had in a very long time- including the spiciness of it. I ordered chicken mole, a beef enchilada and a beef taco. I recommend the mole, it is SO well seasoned and my chicken was tender. I had stopped ordering mole for the most part because it never seemed to taste as good as I remembered it the first few times I ever had it, but this mole was great! Enchiladas are on the small side, but priced perfectly at under three bucks and no doubt I will always get one when I dine here. The soft taco was my least favorite. At first I thought they'd made a mistake and brought me a hard taco, but then I realized it was probably a soft taco, fried. In either case, the shell has texture I've never encountered. I won't order another. I really enjoyed my food here. It all came out hot and fresh tasting. I will definitely come back!
(4)
Erin F.
Great Mexican food. I wasn't a big fan of the chips and salsa but loved the nachos and chicken dish I got. I had never tried it before and was liking the plate the sauce was so good. It had mushrooms and cheese in it. I want to go back and order it again. Service took a while despite the restaurant being empty but was totally worth the wait once the delicious food came!
(4)
William A.
Absolutely love this place. The salsa for the free chips are delicious and have great flavor. Their torta is the best one I've ever had! highly recommend it!
(5)
Matthew O.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than at El Alamo for some Pollo en Mole and Chile Rillenos? Our first time here. They had a Living Social deal. Let's give it a shot. I got the Pollo en Mole and a classic margarita on the rocks. Chips and salsa, of course, come free with the meal. And they're served with salsa verde and traditional salsa. I stick with traditional and this salsa was spicy. Probably tame for most, but this skinny white dude was sipping Margarita after every bite. I did like the consistency - it was thicker than most salsas - like tomato paste was involved, not just tomato sauce. Cilantro was tame but plenty of pepper seeds in here. Oh boy. Still, it was good. Pollo en mole was good. Mole sauce was very tasty. Sweet and spicy. I got double Spanish rice instead of rice and beans. Rice was light and fluffy and tasted just right. The dish came with three warm tortillas (I chose flour) and some lettuce/tomato. Biggest complaint was that the chicken was excruciatingly dry. Just bone dry. But I cut it up and covered it in mole sauce and with the sauce and the tortillas and some crisp lettuce and tomato it definitely hit the spot. Margarita lacked kick and bite. Seemed a bit watered down. Still good, but not the best. Would I go back? Yes. Why? The Chile Rillenos. Dang. Very, very good. Grab that Living Social and check out El Alamo!
(3)
Shaunita J.
Went here on a weekday lunch with a colleague last month. I had been here before, maybe a year ago, and couldn't remember if I liked it or not, so I decided to try it. It was fairly empty inside, so I expected we'd zip right through. Nope. The older, hobbled waitress (she had a boot on her foot) was sweet, but everything seemed to move at a snail's pace--taking our order, getting our order, getting a to go box. I think she was really the only person waiting on tables (in a place, like I said, that was not crowded--maybe three tables of people?). And, then one you get the food, it's okay. Not exactly gross like Taco Bell, but not knock you down good either. A little greasy. Good portion sizes, I think, but I've had better. I may be biased after living in California for years, so this is probably pretty good for Omaha, but, for me, I don't think it's worth the trip back.
(2)
Hollyanne F.
Not much to say here that hasn't already been said...a wonderful 24th Street gem with great food (favorites include the Burrito Especial...enough food for a week and the chile relleno). What I love most about El Alamo, though, is the wonderful service - my company worked with El Alamo on a children's menu project recently, and the owners were an absolute joy to work with. After dinner here, make sure to head down the street to International Bakery for a sweet treat!
(4)
Reed N.
I came here on a slow night at the end of a terrible weather day. The streets were a mess. I chose correctly. I do not rate places on their free stuff, but I have to say I really enjoyed the salsas... both red and green. They both had multi-dimensional flavor profiles and a little bit of heat. I ordered Flautas with beef and they were delicious. Crispy, not greasy. Shredded beef interior. Good sour cream and guac on the top. The beans were okay and the rice were okay. With the previously mentioned salsas they were really good. : )
(4)
Matt H.
This place is the average run of the mill Mexican place. Pretty good food, kinda slow service. Large portions? About $10 a plate.
(4)
Patrick C.
I stopped in for dinner with a friend who swears this is one of the best restaurants in Omaha, and I have to agree. The food was phenomenal and for Mexican food - it's a authentic and as delicious as it gets!! I had the horchata, the chicken mole and the flan and my dining partner had the burrito especiale. My mole was the perfect balance of savory, spicy and sweet but It's hard to put into words the flavor that is the result of a simmered mixture of various chiles (including chipotle), pepper, peanuts, almonds, cinnamon, anise seed, tomato, onion, garlic, and, of course, chocolate. It's tastes like it's made from scratch without shortcuts or pre-made pastes. Amazing. I chose flour tortillas as an accompaniment but corn is also available. The flan was also silky smooth, a perfect custard with the perfect caramelized topping. It will be one of my 'MUST STOP' locations in Omaha. The prices for dinner were also reasonable and we didn't crack $30 for what we had which included a nice basket of complimentary chips, salsas, and coffee w/refills along with my dessert. To top it off all the staff are happy, friendly and jovial.
(5)
Ramon B.
Let's see...this is the first place I ate out at when I first moved to Nebraska back in 1991. It was heavily recommended to my parents so off we went. Now I sit here in 2011 and I will still say this is my go-to place to get a hot bit of Mexican shoved down my throat. My usual pick is the Steak a la Mexicana and the finish it off with a hot sopapialla and that's the love I'm talking about. Then again I could sit there and eat the chips and salsa all day...for the rest of my life. They have a wide variety of other fare for people to dig into and my special lady friend plans to run away and marry their chile relleno...poor me. In closing I will say that El Alamo has been a "hole in the wall" part of my life for about 20 years and I could not see myself never eating there again. Its a family institution and will always be and the food is a hit for me.
(5)
Niccole M.
Good food and I am all about a great dive and cheap drinks.
(4)
Christa Lei S.
It wasn't bad, the service is awesome-- but the food is subpar. The lengua had no flavor, and the chips were a little stale. The tacos al pastor was not super great to me-- like they reheated the meat. They're very sweet here, but in South Omaha, you can do a lot better. They serve great horchata though, and the salsas are great.
(3)
Ed C.
This is definately as close to home as it gets. We visit here every once in a while and we've never had complaint or bad service. The food is always fresh and the facility looks clean.
(5)
Carly K.
I have eaten here many times and we enjoy the atmosphere but the food has been getting worse. It is like microwaved Mexican food. This last time I ate there, the food made me sick. I have been going to the bathroom for over a day now. I think they need Gordon Ramsay.
(2)
Ryan t.
If you want authentic Mexican food prepared and served by people from Mexico, this is your place. The food is very good with lots of options on the menu. If you're not a fan of real, actual Mexican food, Omaha is packed with other restaurants that will serve you a more Americanized version. If you're looking for something unique to try, let me take the risk out of your decision and recommend any of their dishes with mole sauce. The chicken mole is probably one of my favorites. El Alamo also meets all three requirements of the Angry Midget Mexican food triad of good food, large servings and cheap prices.
(4)
Joan S.
Excellent Mexican food! A friend brought me here a couple of years ago and I was very pleased. I grew up in Omaha, but spent two decades living in Southern California, and that spoiled me for authentic Mexican cuisine. I don't remember what I had for lunch, but it was excellent, and the waitstaff was very cordial. When we made the effort to speak with them in Spanish, they were even friendlier! I would go again.
(4)
James U.
I find that if you find a particular ethnic restaurant where there is only one person who speaks English, and that persons only job is to run around and take everyone's order; you are about to eat some damn delicious ethnic food. This describes El Alamo to a T. In fact, I've been there before when the guy who speaks English was gone, and I had to order using a combination of awkward pointing and my even more awkward fragmented Spanish. The food is always amazing here, I hate most of the 'americanized' mexican restaurants because their process mostly consists of 'tortilla+flavorless meat+sauce from a packet'. El Alamo actually cooks their food with, you know, flavor and stuff. I won't really comment on the atmosphere, mostly because there is none, unless you consider Primera División on the mini-TV by the cash register. The street parking can be a bit tenuous, but I've never had to walk more than a block or two. I highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican food without a lot of fluff.
(4)
Lou T.
So sad. I thought for sure in Omaha's little Mexico the food would be at least passable for decent Mexican. Unfortunately, not so. The carnitas was dry and the queso was like water. Chips were stale and my friends burrito tasted like Ragu spaghetti sauce. I don't really understand? The salsa verde had a good flavor, but it was very watery as well. Very sad! I'm going to Riveras when it re-opens on Monday!
(2)
Kit W.
I've been coming here for six years with someone who's been coming here for over 15 years. This place has great food, is not heavy, at least not what I order I guess, and has the BEST chile relleno I've found to date! I love the service here, the salsa is awesome, and the sopapillas are yummy. Out of all the Mexican restaurants, this one is the best...
(5)
Kerry G.
Mexican food is generally too heavy for my taste, but when I was studying Spanish in high school, Mom used to take me here so I could practice. El Alamo is smack in the middle of the main Hispanic section of the city and it is widely considered one of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in town, with some interesting regional dishes in addition to the usual tacos and burritos, although I'm boring and usually stick to my long-time favorite: the chicken enchiladas. The atmosphere is friendly, casual, and entirely unassuming and prices are very moderate, especially for the quantity of food!
(4)
AD H.
OMG, YUMMMMMMMMMMY, lol so my partner and I went here last night, though we passed it up like 3 times, lol due to the restaurants signage not really standing out, but we finally found it just before I gave up, anyhow we walk in and we're greeted with the cutest little old man, reminded me of mario from mario brothers lol, anywayz we sit down, him and I assume his wife, come to the table with water and 2 types of salsa and fresh chips, omg the salsa was so good, but very spicy lol, I love salsa,but this was just wayyyy too spicy, anyway so we order a lime and strawberry margarita.wow alcohol overload, but lol thats so not a negative thing, so we order our food, my partner gets the beef chimichanga yummy, and I get the michaca, which is pork with scrambled eggs, yummmmmmyy, so delicious, nothing was dried out, everything was quite superb....resolution of this story NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, though its not the fanciest restaurant, their food is authentic, and better than most of the overpriced "authentic" spanish restaurants out there...
(5)
Jennifer B.
Okay, I am not afraid to admit that when I pulled up, I was a little hesitant. The place looks a little run down. Inside was not updated but it is clean. And when we were the only ones in the restaurant I was a little nervous. But I am notorious for eating in the off hours because my son is 4 and autistic. So the chips and salsa were brought and they rocked. My mom ordered the chimichanga and I ordered the flautus. Boy ate chips. They brought him a real glass and he thought he was the cats meow. Tee-hee. My mom who eats NOTHING but the chimi said it was the BEST she had ever eaten. I had to giggle at that. I have seen her eat that same dish at least a 100 times so I was pleased to have been there to see her eat the best. Mine was fresh and well prepared. We did have sopapillas and they were good. I am a huge ice tea fan and theirs was crazy good. I think I will be nostalgic about it now. But it was a joy and the food rocked.
(5)
Jaime B.
The people were super friendly and attentive (could have been bc we were the only ones there). We went for an early lunch. Vegetarian options are limited. I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Great flavor. The salsa was also pretty amazing. Good spiciness.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
AD H.
OMG, YUMMMMMMMMMMY, lol so my partner and I went here last night, though we passed it up like 3 times, lol due to the restaurants signage not really standing out, but we finally found it just before I gave up, anyhow we walk in and we're greeted with the cutest little old man, reminded me of mario from mario brothers lol, anywayz we sit down, him and I assume his wife, come to the table with water and 2 types of salsa and fresh chips, omg the salsa was so good, but very spicy lol, I love salsa,but this was just wayyyy too spicy, anyway so we order a lime and strawberry margarita.wow alcohol overload, but lol thats so not a negative thing, so we order our food, my partner gets the beef chimichanga yummy, and I get the michaca, which is pork with scrambled eggs, yummmmmmyy, so delicious, nothing was dried out, everything was quite superb....resolution of this story NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, though its not the fanciest restaurant, their food is authentic, and better than most of the overpriced "authentic" spanish restaurants out there...
(5)Ryan t.
If you want authentic Mexican food prepared and served by people from Mexico, this is your place. The food is very good with lots of options on the menu. If you're not a fan of real, actual Mexican food, Omaha is packed with other restaurants that will serve you a more Americanized version. If you're looking for something unique to try, let me take the risk out of your decision and recommend any of their dishes with mole sauce. The chicken mole is probably one of my favorites. El Alamo also meets all three requirements of the Angry Midget Mexican food triad of good food, large servings and cheap prices.
(4)Jennifer B.
Okay, I am not afraid to admit that when I pulled up, I was a little hesitant. The place looks a little run down. Inside was not updated but it is clean. And when we were the only ones in the restaurant I was a little nervous. But I am notorious for eating in the off hours because my son is 4 and autistic. So the chips and salsa were brought and they rocked. My mom ordered the chimichanga and I ordered the flautus. Boy ate chips. They brought him a real glass and he thought he was the cats meow. Tee-hee. My mom who eats NOTHING but the chimi said it was the BEST she had ever eaten. I had to giggle at that. I have seen her eat that same dish at least a 100 times so I was pleased to have been there to see her eat the best. Mine was fresh and well prepared. We did have sopapillas and they were good. I am a huge ice tea fan and theirs was crazy good. I think I will be nostalgic about it now. But it was a joy and the food rocked.
(5)Jaime B.
The people were super friendly and attentive (could have been bc we were the only ones there). We went for an early lunch. Vegetarian options are limited. I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Great flavor. The salsa was also pretty amazing. Good spiciness.
(3)Kerry G.
Mexican food is generally too heavy for my taste, but when I was studying Spanish in high school, Mom used to take me here so I could practice. El Alamo is smack in the middle of the main Hispanic section of the city and it is widely considered one of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in town, with some interesting regional dishes in addition to the usual tacos and burritos, although I'm boring and usually stick to my long-time favorite: the chicken enchiladas. The atmosphere is friendly, casual, and entirely unassuming and prices are very moderate, especially for the quantity of food!
(4)Marty S.
If you have never been to Mexico (Ixtapa & "Z") you can't know what real Mexican food tastes like. Everyone knows Tex-Mex! I have been to Ixtapa many times 5 at least!! Beautiful city for food ,white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets. But, If you want the next best dining of authentic Mexican food I suggest you go to El Alamo! The chicken mole' is the best I've had since Ixtapa!!! My husband loves the Chili Rellanos SP? I am not saying this to be any way but honest..if you were in Mexico there would be a sleeping dog on the floor! They are not slow..just making you a wonderful dinner. Back to the Mole..my favorite..it takes a lot of time to make it right and they use the dark Mexican chocolate. I am getting hungry for it! Must go tonight. I promise you will not be disappointed. I have never been. Their prices are certainly low compared to what you receive. This restaurant has the right "feel"!.
(5)Chunk G.
Typical Mexican joint- music in the background and a novella on the TV. I was one of only two tables dining last night. I decided to try this place because I had a Groupon. First, I had the complimentary chips and salsa. It turned out to be some of the best traditional salsa I've had in a very long time- including the spiciness of it. I ordered chicken mole, a beef enchilada and a beef taco. I recommend the mole, it is SO well seasoned and my chicken was tender. I had stopped ordering mole for the most part because it never seemed to taste as good as I remembered it the first few times I ever had it, but this mole was great! Enchiladas are on the small side, but priced perfectly at under three bucks and no doubt I will always get one when I dine here. The soft taco was my least favorite. At first I thought they'd made a mistake and brought me a hard taco, but then I realized it was probably a soft taco, fried. In either case, the shell has texture I've never encountered. I won't order another. I really enjoyed my food here. It all came out hot and fresh tasting. I will definitely come back!
(4)Erin F.
Great Mexican food. I wasn't a big fan of the chips and salsa but loved the nachos and chicken dish I got. I had never tried it before and was liking the plate the sauce was so good. It had mushrooms and cheese in it. I want to go back and order it again. Service took a while despite the restaurant being empty but was totally worth the wait once the delicious food came!
(4)William A.
Absolutely love this place. The salsa for the free chips are delicious and have great flavor. Their torta is the best one I've ever had! highly recommend it!
(5)Matthew O.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than at El Alamo for some Pollo en Mole and Chile Rillenos? Our first time here. They had a Living Social deal. Let's give it a shot. I got the Pollo en Mole and a classic margarita on the rocks. Chips and salsa, of course, come free with the meal. And they're served with salsa verde and traditional salsa. I stick with traditional and this salsa was spicy. Probably tame for most, but this skinny white dude was sipping Margarita after every bite. I did like the consistency - it was thicker than most salsas - like tomato paste was involved, not just tomato sauce. Cilantro was tame but plenty of pepper seeds in here. Oh boy. Still, it was good. Pollo en mole was good. Mole sauce was very tasty. Sweet and spicy. I got double Spanish rice instead of rice and beans. Rice was light and fluffy and tasted just right. The dish came with three warm tortillas (I chose flour) and some lettuce/tomato. Biggest complaint was that the chicken was excruciatingly dry. Just bone dry. But I cut it up and covered it in mole sauce and with the sauce and the tortillas and some crisp lettuce and tomato it definitely hit the spot. Margarita lacked kick and bite. Seemed a bit watered down. Still good, but not the best. Would I go back? Yes. Why? The Chile Rillenos. Dang. Very, very good. Grab that Living Social and check out El Alamo!
(3)Shaunita J.
Went here on a weekday lunch with a colleague last month. I had been here before, maybe a year ago, and couldn't remember if I liked it or not, so I decided to try it. It was fairly empty inside, so I expected we'd zip right through. Nope. The older, hobbled waitress (she had a boot on her foot) was sweet, but everything seemed to move at a snail's pace--taking our order, getting our order, getting a to go box. I think she was really the only person waiting on tables (in a place, like I said, that was not crowded--maybe three tables of people?). And, then one you get the food, it's okay. Not exactly gross like Taco Bell, but not knock you down good either. A little greasy. Good portion sizes, I think, but I've had better. I may be biased after living in California for years, so this is probably pretty good for Omaha, but, for me, I don't think it's worth the trip back.
(2)Hollyanne F.
Not much to say here that hasn't already been said...a wonderful 24th Street gem with great food (favorites include the Burrito Especial...enough food for a week and the chile relleno). What I love most about El Alamo, though, is the wonderful service - my company worked with El Alamo on a children's menu project recently, and the owners were an absolute joy to work with. After dinner here, make sure to head down the street to International Bakery for a sweet treat!
(4)Reed N.
I came here on a slow night at the end of a terrible weather day. The streets were a mess. I chose correctly. I do not rate places on their free stuff, but I have to say I really enjoyed the salsas... both red and green. They both had multi-dimensional flavor profiles and a little bit of heat. I ordered Flautas with beef and they were delicious. Crispy, not greasy. Shredded beef interior. Good sour cream and guac on the top. The beans were okay and the rice were okay. With the previously mentioned salsas they were really good. : )
(4)Matt H.
This place is the average run of the mill Mexican place. Pretty good food, kinda slow service. Large portions? About $10 a plate.
(4)Patrick C.
I stopped in for dinner with a friend who swears this is one of the best restaurants in Omaha, and I have to agree. The food was phenomenal and for Mexican food - it's a authentic and as delicious as it gets!! I had the horchata, the chicken mole and the flan and my dining partner had the burrito especiale. My mole was the perfect balance of savory, spicy and sweet but It's hard to put into words the flavor that is the result of a simmered mixture of various chiles (including chipotle), pepper, peanuts, almonds, cinnamon, anise seed, tomato, onion, garlic, and, of course, chocolate. It's tastes like it's made from scratch without shortcuts or pre-made pastes. Amazing. I chose flour tortillas as an accompaniment but corn is also available. The flan was also silky smooth, a perfect custard with the perfect caramelized topping. It will be one of my 'MUST STOP' locations in Omaha. The prices for dinner were also reasonable and we didn't crack $30 for what we had which included a nice basket of complimentary chips, salsas, and coffee w/refills along with my dessert. To top it off all the staff are happy, friendly and jovial.
(5)Ramon B.
Let's see...this is the first place I ate out at when I first moved to Nebraska back in 1991. It was heavily recommended to my parents so off we went. Now I sit here in 2011 and I will still say this is my go-to place to get a hot bit of Mexican shoved down my throat. My usual pick is the Steak a la Mexicana and the finish it off with a hot sopapialla and that's the love I'm talking about. Then again I could sit there and eat the chips and salsa all day...for the rest of my life. They have a wide variety of other fare for people to dig into and my special lady friend plans to run away and marry their chile relleno...poor me. In closing I will say that El Alamo has been a "hole in the wall" part of my life for about 20 years and I could not see myself never eating there again. Its a family institution and will always be and the food is a hit for me.
(5)Niccole M.
Good food and I am all about a great dive and cheap drinks.
(4)Christa Lei S.
It wasn't bad, the service is awesome-- but the food is subpar. The lengua had no flavor, and the chips were a little stale. The tacos al pastor was not super great to me-- like they reheated the meat. They're very sweet here, but in South Omaha, you can do a lot better. They serve great horchata though, and the salsas are great.
(3)Ed C.
This is definately as close to home as it gets. We visit here every once in a while and we've never had complaint or bad service. The food is always fresh and the facility looks clean.
(5)Carly K.
I have eaten here many times and we enjoy the atmosphere but the food has been getting worse. It is like microwaved Mexican food. This last time I ate there, the food made me sick. I have been going to the bathroom for over a day now. I think they need Gordon Ramsay.
(2)Roderick A.
10-15 years ago this was a pretty good place. However, the landscape has changed, and now it's probably not a place you want to eat at when hitting South O . There are so many better options out there these days. Plus, the food has taken a slow slide for the worst. 7 reasons you should go elsewhere: 1)Chips are stale 50% of the time. (I think they reuse them) 2)Margaritas are no longer good 3)Steak is always cooked like jerky 4)Tortillas come wrapped in a paper napkin and it sticks to it 5)Funeral like atmosphere 6)Quality of vegetables 7) PRICE!!! It's not real expensive, but compared to places in close proximity they are robbing you. 3 reasons you should go: 1)Sentimental reasons 2)The free salsas are pretty decent 3)You like seeing an old dog on it's last leg
(2)Joan S.
Excellent Mexican food! A friend brought me here a couple of years ago and I was very pleased. I grew up in Omaha, but spent two decades living in Southern California, and that spoiled me for authentic Mexican cuisine. I don't remember what I had for lunch, but it was excellent, and the waitstaff was very cordial. When we made the effort to speak with them in Spanish, they were even friendlier! I would go again.
(4)James U.
I find that if you find a particular ethnic restaurant where there is only one person who speaks English, and that persons only job is to run around and take everyone's order; you are about to eat some damn delicious ethnic food. This describes El Alamo to a T. In fact, I've been there before when the guy who speaks English was gone, and I had to order using a combination of awkward pointing and my even more awkward fragmented Spanish. The food is always amazing here, I hate most of the 'americanized' mexican restaurants because their process mostly consists of 'tortilla+flavorless meat+sauce from a packet'. El Alamo actually cooks their food with, you know, flavor and stuff. I won't really comment on the atmosphere, mostly because there is none, unless you consider Primera División on the mini-TV by the cash register. The street parking can be a bit tenuous, but I've never had to walk more than a block or two. I highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican food without a lot of fluff.
(4)Lou T.
So sad. I thought for sure in Omaha's little Mexico the food would be at least passable for decent Mexican. Unfortunately, not so. The carnitas was dry and the queso was like water. Chips were stale and my friends burrito tasted like Ragu spaghetti sauce. I don't really understand? The salsa verde had a good flavor, but it was very watery as well. Very sad! I'm going to Riveras when it re-opens on Monday!
(2)Kit W.
I've been coming here for six years with someone who's been coming here for over 15 years. This place has great food, is not heavy, at least not what I order I guess, and has the BEST chile relleno I've found to date! I love the service here, the salsa is awesome, and the sopapillas are yummy. Out of all the Mexican restaurants, this one is the best...
(5)Roderick A.
10-15 years ago this was a pretty good place. However, the landscape has changed, and now it's probably not a place you want to eat at when hitting South O . There are so many better options out there these days. Plus, the food has taken a slow slide for the worst. 7 reasons you should go elsewhere: 1)Chips are stale 50% of the time. (I think they reuse them) 2)Margaritas are no longer good 3)Steak is always cooked like jerky 4)Tortillas come wrapped in a paper napkin and it sticks to it 5)Funeral like atmosphere 6)Quality of vegetables 7) PRICE!!! It's not real expensive, but compared to places in close proximity they are robbing you. 3 reasons you should go: 1)Sentimental reasons 2)The free salsas are pretty decent 3)You like seeing an old dog on it's last leg
(2)Marty S.
If you have never been to Mexico (Ixtapa & "Z") you can't know what real Mexican food tastes like. Everyone knows Tex-Mex! I have been to Ixtapa many times 5 at least!! Beautiful city for food ,white sand beaches, gorgeous sunsets. But, If you want the next best dining of authentic Mexican food I suggest you go to El Alamo! The chicken mole' is the best I've had since Ixtapa!!! My husband loves the Chili Rellanos SP? I am not saying this to be any way but honest..if you were in Mexico there would be a sleeping dog on the floor! They are not slow..just making you a wonderful dinner. Back to the Mole..my favorite..it takes a lot of time to make it right and they use the dark Mexican chocolate. I am getting hungry for it! Must go tonight. I promise you will not be disappointed. I have never been. Their prices are certainly low compared to what you receive. This restaurant has the right "feel"!.
(5)Chunk G.
Typical Mexican joint- music in the background and a novella on the TV. I was one of only two tables dining last night. I decided to try this place because I had a Groupon. First, I had the complimentary chips and salsa. It turned out to be some of the best traditional salsa I've had in a very long time- including the spiciness of it. I ordered chicken mole, a beef enchilada and a beef taco. I recommend the mole, it is SO well seasoned and my chicken was tender. I had stopped ordering mole for the most part because it never seemed to taste as good as I remembered it the first few times I ever had it, but this mole was great! Enchiladas are on the small side, but priced perfectly at under three bucks and no doubt I will always get one when I dine here. The soft taco was my least favorite. At first I thought they'd made a mistake and brought me a hard taco, but then I realized it was probably a soft taco, fried. In either case, the shell has texture I've never encountered. I won't order another. I really enjoyed my food here. It all came out hot and fresh tasting. I will definitely come back!
(4)Erin F.
Great Mexican food. I wasn't a big fan of the chips and salsa but loved the nachos and chicken dish I got. I had never tried it before and was liking the plate the sauce was so good. It had mushrooms and cheese in it. I want to go back and order it again. Service took a while despite the restaurant being empty but was totally worth the wait once the delicious food came!
(4)William A.
Absolutely love this place. The salsa for the free chips are delicious and have great flavor. Their torta is the best one I've ever had! highly recommend it!
(5)Matthew O.
What better way to celebrate Halloween than at El Alamo for some Pollo en Mole and Chile Rillenos? Our first time here. They had a Living Social deal. Let's give it a shot. I got the Pollo en Mole and a classic margarita on the rocks. Chips and salsa, of course, come free with the meal. And they're served with salsa verde and traditional salsa. I stick with traditional and this salsa was spicy. Probably tame for most, but this skinny white dude was sipping Margarita after every bite. I did like the consistency - it was thicker than most salsas - like tomato paste was involved, not just tomato sauce. Cilantro was tame but plenty of pepper seeds in here. Oh boy. Still, it was good. Pollo en mole was good. Mole sauce was very tasty. Sweet and spicy. I got double Spanish rice instead of rice and beans. Rice was light and fluffy and tasted just right. The dish came with three warm tortillas (I chose flour) and some lettuce/tomato. Biggest complaint was that the chicken was excruciatingly dry. Just bone dry. But I cut it up and covered it in mole sauce and with the sauce and the tortillas and some crisp lettuce and tomato it definitely hit the spot. Margarita lacked kick and bite. Seemed a bit watered down. Still good, but not the best. Would I go back? Yes. Why? The Chile Rillenos. Dang. Very, very good. Grab that Living Social and check out El Alamo!
(3)Shaunita J.
Went here on a weekday lunch with a colleague last month. I had been here before, maybe a year ago, and couldn't remember if I liked it or not, so I decided to try it. It was fairly empty inside, so I expected we'd zip right through. Nope. The older, hobbled waitress (she had a boot on her foot) was sweet, but everything seemed to move at a snail's pace--taking our order, getting our order, getting a to go box. I think she was really the only person waiting on tables (in a place, like I said, that was not crowded--maybe three tables of people?). And, then one you get the food, it's okay. Not exactly gross like Taco Bell, but not knock you down good either. A little greasy. Good portion sizes, I think, but I've had better. I may be biased after living in California for years, so this is probably pretty good for Omaha, but, for me, I don't think it's worth the trip back.
(2)Hollyanne F.
Not much to say here that hasn't already been said...a wonderful 24th Street gem with great food (favorites include the Burrito Especial...enough food for a week and the chile relleno). What I love most about El Alamo, though, is the wonderful service - my company worked with El Alamo on a children's menu project recently, and the owners were an absolute joy to work with. After dinner here, make sure to head down the street to International Bakery for a sweet treat!
(4)Reed N.
I came here on a slow night at the end of a terrible weather day. The streets were a mess. I chose correctly. I do not rate places on their free stuff, but I have to say I really enjoyed the salsas... both red and green. They both had multi-dimensional flavor profiles and a little bit of heat. I ordered Flautas with beef and they were delicious. Crispy, not greasy. Shredded beef interior. Good sour cream and guac on the top. The beans were okay and the rice were okay. With the previously mentioned salsas they were really good. : )
(4)Matt H.
This place is the average run of the mill Mexican place. Pretty good food, kinda slow service. Large portions? About $10 a plate.
(4)Patrick C.
I stopped in for dinner with a friend who swears this is one of the best restaurants in Omaha, and I have to agree. The food was phenomenal and for Mexican food - it's a authentic and as delicious as it gets!! I had the horchata, the chicken mole and the flan and my dining partner had the burrito especiale. My mole was the perfect balance of savory, spicy and sweet but It's hard to put into words the flavor that is the result of a simmered mixture of various chiles (including chipotle), pepper, peanuts, almonds, cinnamon, anise seed, tomato, onion, garlic, and, of course, chocolate. It's tastes like it's made from scratch without shortcuts or pre-made pastes. Amazing. I chose flour tortillas as an accompaniment but corn is also available. The flan was also silky smooth, a perfect custard with the perfect caramelized topping. It will be one of my 'MUST STOP' locations in Omaha. The prices for dinner were also reasonable and we didn't crack $30 for what we had which included a nice basket of complimentary chips, salsas, and coffee w/refills along with my dessert. To top it off all the staff are happy, friendly and jovial.
(5)Ramon B.
Let's see...this is the first place I ate out at when I first moved to Nebraska back in 1991. It was heavily recommended to my parents so off we went. Now I sit here in 2011 and I will still say this is my go-to place to get a hot bit of Mexican shoved down my throat. My usual pick is the Steak a la Mexicana and the finish it off with a hot sopapialla and that's the love I'm talking about. Then again I could sit there and eat the chips and salsa all day...for the rest of my life. They have a wide variety of other fare for people to dig into and my special lady friend plans to run away and marry their chile relleno...poor me. In closing I will say that El Alamo has been a "hole in the wall" part of my life for about 20 years and I could not see myself never eating there again. Its a family institution and will always be and the food is a hit for me.
(5)Niccole M.
Good food and I am all about a great dive and cheap drinks.
(4)Christa Lei S.
It wasn't bad, the service is awesome-- but the food is subpar. The lengua had no flavor, and the chips were a little stale. The tacos al pastor was not super great to me-- like they reheated the meat. They're very sweet here, but in South Omaha, you can do a lot better. They serve great horchata though, and the salsas are great.
(3)Ed C.
This is definately as close to home as it gets. We visit here every once in a while and we've never had complaint or bad service. The food is always fresh and the facility looks clean.
(5)Carly K.
I have eaten here many times and we enjoy the atmosphere but the food has been getting worse. It is like microwaved Mexican food. This last time I ate there, the food made me sick. I have been going to the bathroom for over a day now. I think they need Gordon Ramsay.
(2)Ryan t.
If you want authentic Mexican food prepared and served by people from Mexico, this is your place. The food is very good with lots of options on the menu. If you're not a fan of real, actual Mexican food, Omaha is packed with other restaurants that will serve you a more Americanized version. If you're looking for something unique to try, let me take the risk out of your decision and recommend any of their dishes with mole sauce. The chicken mole is probably one of my favorites. El Alamo also meets all three requirements of the Angry Midget Mexican food triad of good food, large servings and cheap prices.
(4)Joan S.
Excellent Mexican food! A friend brought me here a couple of years ago and I was very pleased. I grew up in Omaha, but spent two decades living in Southern California, and that spoiled me for authentic Mexican cuisine. I don't remember what I had for lunch, but it was excellent, and the waitstaff was very cordial. When we made the effort to speak with them in Spanish, they were even friendlier! I would go again.
(4)James U.
I find that if you find a particular ethnic restaurant where there is only one person who speaks English, and that persons only job is to run around and take everyone's order; you are about to eat some damn delicious ethnic food. This describes El Alamo to a T. In fact, I've been there before when the guy who speaks English was gone, and I had to order using a combination of awkward pointing and my even more awkward fragmented Spanish. The food is always amazing here, I hate most of the 'americanized' mexican restaurants because their process mostly consists of 'tortilla+flavorless meat+sauce from a packet'. El Alamo actually cooks their food with, you know, flavor and stuff. I won't really comment on the atmosphere, mostly because there is none, unless you consider Primera División on the mini-TV by the cash register. The street parking can be a bit tenuous, but I've never had to walk more than a block or two. I highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican food without a lot of fluff.
(4)Lou T.
So sad. I thought for sure in Omaha's little Mexico the food would be at least passable for decent Mexican. Unfortunately, not so. The carnitas was dry and the queso was like water. Chips were stale and my friends burrito tasted like Ragu spaghetti sauce. I don't really understand? The salsa verde had a good flavor, but it was very watery as well. Very sad! I'm going to Riveras when it re-opens on Monday!
(2)Kit W.
I've been coming here for six years with someone who's been coming here for over 15 years. This place has great food, is not heavy, at least not what I order I guess, and has the BEST chile relleno I've found to date! I love the service here, the salsa is awesome, and the sopapillas are yummy. Out of all the Mexican restaurants, this one is the best...
(5)Kerry G.
Mexican food is generally too heavy for my taste, but when I was studying Spanish in high school, Mom used to take me here so I could practice. El Alamo is smack in the middle of the main Hispanic section of the city and it is widely considered one of the best and most authentic Mexican restaurants in town, with some interesting regional dishes in addition to the usual tacos and burritos, although I'm boring and usually stick to my long-time favorite: the chicken enchiladas. The atmosphere is friendly, casual, and entirely unassuming and prices are very moderate, especially for the quantity of food!
(4)AD H.
OMG, YUMMMMMMMMMMY, lol so my partner and I went here last night, though we passed it up like 3 times, lol due to the restaurants signage not really standing out, but we finally found it just before I gave up, anyhow we walk in and we're greeted with the cutest little old man, reminded me of mario from mario brothers lol, anywayz we sit down, him and I assume his wife, come to the table with water and 2 types of salsa and fresh chips, omg the salsa was so good, but very spicy lol, I love salsa,but this was just wayyyy too spicy, anyway so we order a lime and strawberry margarita.wow alcohol overload, but lol thats so not a negative thing, so we order our food, my partner gets the beef chimichanga yummy, and I get the michaca, which is pork with scrambled eggs, yummmmmmyy, so delicious, nothing was dried out, everything was quite superb....resolution of this story NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER, though its not the fanciest restaurant, their food is authentic, and better than most of the overpriced "authentic" spanish restaurants out there...
(5)Jennifer B.
Okay, I am not afraid to admit that when I pulled up, I was a little hesitant. The place looks a little run down. Inside was not updated but it is clean. And when we were the only ones in the restaurant I was a little nervous. But I am notorious for eating in the off hours because my son is 4 and autistic. So the chips and salsa were brought and they rocked. My mom ordered the chimichanga and I ordered the flautus. Boy ate chips. They brought him a real glass and he thought he was the cats meow. Tee-hee. My mom who eats NOTHING but the chimi said it was the BEST she had ever eaten. I had to giggle at that. I have seen her eat that same dish at least a 100 times so I was pleased to have been there to see her eat the best. Mine was fresh and well prepared. We did have sopapillas and they were good. I am a huge ice tea fan and theirs was crazy good. I think I will be nostalgic about it now. But it was a joy and the food rocked.
(5)Jaime B.
The people were super friendly and attentive (could have been bc we were the only ones there). We went for an early lunch. Vegetarian options are limited. I had the huevos a la Mexicana. Great flavor. The salsa was also pretty amazing. Good spiciness.
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