Howard’s Charro Cafe
4443 S 13th St, Omaha, NE, 68107
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Address :
4443 S 13th St
Omaha, NE, 68107 - Phone (402) 731-3776
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
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.
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Dan D.
There are a lot of mixed reviews on this place, so I'll try to cut through the bull for you guys. This place is somewhat of an acquired taste. If you're a Mexican food snob (and there's no shame in that) you probably won't like it. It's not really authentic-style Mexican, but it's not really West-Mex either. I like it, but full disclosure, like many of the reviewers, my family has been going there since forever. The owner, Joe, is a great guy, and many of the workers there are (or at least used to be) his family members. He has told us in the past that the recipes were passed down to him from his dad, who got them from his dad. Anyhow, I'm one of those people that likes to try any Mexican place I can find. The darker and grungier a Mexican restaurant is, the more likely I am to try it. I find they almost always have the best and cheapest foods. Howard's is a bit dark/grungy looking, and I could see how it would be off-putting for people. But give the food a shot, and don't be afraid to tell the staff if you are unhappy with something. They're usually very happy to correct any issue with the food, which is pretty reasonably priced considering how large the portions are. My advice: Give it a fair chance. Order the smothered potatoes, they're to die for. I'm also a big fan of the steak burrito dinner with gringo sauce (sour cream).
(4)Stephanie M.
I find it rather ironic that this place says they serve Mexican food and cocktails considering their 'food' is hardly edible. Upon entering this establishment I was greeted with dingy outdated decor and stale air. The hostess stood right in front of us chit chatting on the phone while we waited to be seated. After being seated, our group ordered margaritas and appetizers. My fiancé and I were presented with our 'cheese dip' that in no way resembled cheese. This dip was lukewarm, mushy, and bland. The closest thing I can compare it to is lumpy hummus. I managed to gag down a few soggy over salted chips with this stuff before I came to the conclusion that there was no way I could force myself to like it. The guacamole completely lacked flavor, it's like they smashed up an avocado, threw it in a bowl, and slapped $5.50 price tag on it. Not once did our waiter check on us or ask us how our food was (probably because he knew it wasn't any good). I do not understand the positive reviews on this restaurant. This is by far the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at. I will never return and warn all my friends/family. Taco Bell is more appetizing than this place. Save your money and your tastebuds by hitting up one of the authentic spots on 24th St.
(1)Mike M.
Last time we went there- a couple years ago- someone stole our credit card number. I had given it to the waitress to run through- NEVER do that. Within a few days I was getting calls from my carrier that someone was charging stuff using my number.
(2)J R.
Meh. All i can say is meh. It is sad when the rice and beans are the best part of your meal. Bland margs, bland indistinguishable dips, bland greasy burrito...you get the point.
(2)Wendy K.
We used to go to Howards all the time on the weekends to enjoy the gringo-style Mexican food and the Mariachi band on Friday or Saturday nights. The food has always been decent and we really enjoy the old-school vibe of this South Omaha spot. Our most recent trip however was not as great. We had a larger party (over 10 people) and we had reserved it in advance to enjoy some Mariachi music on a Saturday BUT the Mariachis weren't there :( The sign outside says mariachis on Fridays and Saturdays but inside, they have the disclaimer *When available*. We were pretty disappointed, I wish we had known before deciding to come there. My flauta was really under-cooked and some people in our party were almost finished with their meals by the time the other meals came out. I will definitely ask if the Mariachis will be there if we go again on a weekend.
(2)Rochelle P.
Simply the best Mexican restaurant in Omaha! I moved from Omaha 2 years ago and miss Howard's as much as I miss my friends and family! The Charro's special is excellent (I get the flour)! The enchilada's are great too but they are actually made with more of a gravy than a tomato based sauce. I LOVE IT. I wish I could find this somewhere. AND you must get the chips and cheese dip as an appetizer! The Chile Relleno's are different as well in that they are not fried. It is literally a pepper covered with egg and cheese with a wonderful sauce! OK too much talk of Howard's....I think I need to buy a plane ticket now!
(5)Becca S.
This is a scene straight out of Kitchen Nightmares. Upon entering the restaurant, your instincts tell you to turn around and go somewhere else. Dingy, dark, heavy atmosphere, reminiscent of an old banquet hall. It's stuffy and extremely outdated, down to the carpet that has probably been there since Lewis & Clark passed through, worn in the traffic spots straight to the floor underneath. This alone should have been our warning, but we were too hung over to go anywhere else. For starters, there are no complimentary chips and salsa. I could have gotten over that had they actually been edible, but we went ahead and ordered queso and salsa with chips. Boy was that a mistake. The chips literally dissolved into a sand-like texture IMMEDIATELY upon first bite. The "cheese" dip, if you can call it that, tasted like weird old macaroni cheese that had been reheated from the day before with water added to it to make it more liquid. Just gross. The salsa was almost straight up liquid. More like a bowl of mild sauce than actual salsa. We ordered chicken flautas, which were literally nothing but a tube of flour with plain old chicken inside. Nothing else. No seasoning, sauce--just straight up "grease tubes" as we were calling them. The rice and beans were okay, but nothing to write home about. Overall a very disappointing experience. The servers were friendly, but on our way out, the woman at the front asked how everything was, and I couldn't even lie. "Uh, it was...filling," was my response. You'd be better off going to Taco John's. Not even kidding. Never again. Try El Aguila or Michael's if you're looking for Mexican.
(1)Mike C.
Quite possibly the worst Mexican food experience ever. Since when did cheese on a taco cost extra? This place was not all that great when it was on south 24th street, but I tried over the years to give it a fair shake, and I just cannot find anything good to say about it other than there is plenty of parking and seating...probably because people just don't go there like they used to. the current location was much better when it was Marchio's Italian café, I miss that place. How can you mess up Mexican food this bad???
(1)Andrew K.
Howard's has always been a tradition for my wife's family, and now it's transcended into our family. Howard's is a fun place to go for great enchiladas and if we're lucky the Mariachi band comes by our table. Some may scoff at the decor, but in reality it's doesn't take away from the food or fun. Finally, the prices are great, most Mexican restaurants will charge anywhere from $12-16 for a combo, whereas Howard's typically offers them up for around $8-10 a piece.
(5)Daniel A.
This place has gone down hill a LOT. It used to be a favorite. I used to go here often back in the 90's when I lived in Bellevue. Something terrible has happened. I don't know if it was sold. I don't know if the recipe book was stolen. I just don't know... This is no longer what it used to be. The queso is not good. Everything else seems to be marginal at best... This is very sad.
(1)Matthew H.
Only OK. That's all I'll say...
(2)Shradha G.
This place is TERRIBLE! First of all, they don't give you complimentary chips and salsa. We ordered the daily special which was beef tacos. When i was eating it, i literally thought it was a steak taco bc the ground beef was mushy and smashed together so hard it looked like steak. Gross. Unfortunately that was the better part of the meal. I also ordered a bean burrito (which, let's be honest, is pretty hard to screw up). I asked for queso blanco (white cheese sauce) on the side and strike 3: they don't have it. They brought me yellow sauce instead. I tried to pour it on the burrito but it was lumpy and thick. It looked like a tub of lard... and i felt like one after i ate some of it. And there was hardly any of it (which is actually a plus). This was probably the worst mexican food i've ever had.
(1)Ory R.
This is not Mexican food. Please do not eat here. The waitress did not know there were different types of tequilas. The food came out in less than one minute which means it's all prefabbed in the kitchen. It was really horrible.
(1)Pukar R.
I've been to this place a few times and the food and service are good. I love Mexican food and this place has to be one of the better restaurants in Omaha. You really can't go wrong with anything you order.
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