Mula Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria
3932 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68131
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Address :
3932 Farnam St
Omaha, NE, 68131 - Phone (402) 315-9051
- Website https://MulaOmaha.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Tue
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : 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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Ashley Rae T.
LOVE Mula's HH. By far one of the best margaritas I've had in a while and the sope always hits the spot. I always wish the tacos were a wee bit bigger so I could have more of the flavors, but worth the trip for Taco Tuesday ($2). Nice location in an up and coming section of midtown, Mula keeps me coming back.
(5)Michael A.
Glad to see this place steadily improving! Let me begin by saying I've always wanted to love this place but was always left underwhelmed. I absolutely love the look and feel of the restaurant. So unique and perfect for the neighborhood. And now the food is finally catching up. When I first tried Mula I fell in love with everything from the bar. The fresh squeezed juices make all the difference. And for $4 their happy hour margarita is AMAZING. I also enjoy most of the appetizers and have found them pretty consistent. What I have not found consistent are the tacos. Considering half the menu is tacos I would expect them to be amazing. This has not been the case. I've literally tried all of them and never found a good one in the bunch. This always disappointed me considering the Tortas use the same proteins and are delicious! I finally gave up on the tacos and upon every visit I'd stick with a Torta. The beef cheek Torta with a fried egg will rock your world. On a recent visit during happy hour however I decided I'd revisit the tacos and so happy I did. I ordered the battered fish tacos and they were absolutely amazing. Fish batter was light and crispy and the sauce and toppings were equally delicious and so flavorful! Exactly what they weren't before. I almost ordered a second round they were so good. After a bit of hesitation I asked the bartender if they had made changes in the kitchen. She explained that over the last few months they had really begun to put a lot of work and effort into the tacos. It's paid off in droves! I hope they manage to maintain these new standards. If they do this place might just earn my elusive fifth star!
(4)Taylor S.
Really excited to find a traditional Mexican restaurant and not a bastardized version drowning in a sea of melted cheese and dripping with grease! (not that, that doesnt have its own time and place!) I picked up an order last week. My wife and I shared some nachos, soft tacos, and FRESH CHICHARONES! It was all wonderful! The nachos were obviously freshly homemade. If the tortillas were not house made then they definitely have me fooled. And the red hot sauce is some of the best I have ever tasted. When I stopped in to pick up my order the atmosphere was that of an upscale bar. Not stuffy at all but not divey either. And fair warning: You may think "I am really paying a lot for a small amount of food!" But I must argue that at a place like this you are paying for QUALITY!
(4)Jenn L.
Good food, great cocktails and fantastic service. Love the tequila lockers and I adored the delicious small plates! But I feel compelled to warn anyone over the age of 29 (my age) that it is incredibly loud during peak hours. If the owners would install some tapestries or anything to catch the noise I would happily change my rating. Otherwise, it's still a fun place for a younger crowd to grab a bite before heading out on the town!
(3)Tracey K.
We have been going to Mula since they opened. I was really surprised tonight! They have a newish chef and I thought it made all the difference. The food was terrific. We had this amazing chicken appetizer wrapped in a banana leaf. Nice, Michael, keep it up!
(4)Lianna N.
After hearing a handful of negative stories about the authenticity and taste/texture of the food here, I decided I needed to try it myself first. I didn't think I would need reservations for just meeting a friend at the bar but it was PACKED on a Monday night at 8pm. I later realized that is because it is all day happy hour on mondays. I ordered a margarita (excellent) and the toasted guac and chips to accompany our drinks. I was not brave enough to try any of the entrees yet but I will say our drinks and the chips and guac were pretty good. Although that being said, I don't know if I would be willing to pay $6.5 for the toasted corn guac instead of the $4 happy hour price. The atmosphere there was trendy and it was full of noise, laughter, and patrons socializing. Not recommended for a quiet date night or a chill vibe. By the time I left, my voice was hoarse from having a conversation with my friend for a few hours. I was probably shouting the whole time and didn't realize it. I'm sure they are still in the "fairly new" phase and will continue to impress visitors in the Blackstone district over time.
(3)Yon C.
ok I'm all about giving places 3 strikes, and this time MULA stepped it up! Maybe they are paying attn to their yelp reviews. They didnt make it up to 5 stars b/c they still are not fully stocked on item even being open for a year. This time they were out of horchata which really made my fiance sad since he's doing a ranking of horchata's in omaha. This time they did have tortas and the chicken tinga one is excellent! They also must have fired that awful cracked out server b/c she was no where in site and replaced her with a very handsome and thoughtful server. Seriously he was probably the best server I had in omaha, well maybe anywhere and I'm not just saying that for his looks. So I'm now a fan of MULA!
(4)Kayley N.
I immediately judge a Mexican restaurant by tasting its tortillas and drinking the horchata. Call it being a snob but having lived in Mexico and fallen in love with the food, I feel like I can accurately guage how bad or good a meal will be based on these two factors. Spoiler alert: Mula passed. The horchata I ordered was fantastic, not the best I've ever had (that would be in San Antonio, Texas), but a solid 8 on a scale from 1 to 10. It wasn't overly spiced but perfectly refreshing, especially after some heat from a salsa. I could have gone without the crumbling cinammon stick but I understand a place like this probably feels the need to add garnishment to everything. The tortillas passed my judgemental test brilliantly. My dear friend with whom I was eating dinner with also have the tortillas a thumbs up (she lived with me in Mexico so she's just as picky). They are homemade in the kitchen and are perfect. My jackfruit tacos were extra amazing because of these tortillas. Also, I have no idea what a jackfruit is nor do I still even after eating it because I devoured my tacos so quickly. It tasted great so order it. The charred pineapple is the perfect topping. My friend and I split a house guacamole and salsa flight. The pineapple salsa is where it's at. Let me save you the trouble of debating between the three salsas on the menu and recommend you order it and be happy with your choice. Overall, I think Mula is que padre (so cool) but there are some tweaks to be had. The service was a little too ummm flirty and my friend's drinks were very slow to arrive. Parking is horrible but that's what you get in that part of Omaha.
(4)Sondra Z.
My new favorite Mexican restaurant - and I don't even think drink the Tequila they are known for! Our waiter was excellent. Love the Elote Mexicano! Tried two different kinds to tacos, served in the cute W trays, and both were wonderful. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star was that the churros were a bit overcooked - but I literally drank the chocolate sauce it was served with, so yummy!
(4)Paul C.
First, we were warned. That said, we were in the area on a Monday night and said "what the heck". Place was busy and loud, oh no, maybe not a good choice. BUT, the service was prompt and friendly. We went with the guac and salsa specials and I had tacos. The guac was amazing (we struck out trying to recreate it), I loved the green salsa and pork tacos with mango really hit the spot. The prices ARE on the high side but the quality of the and service made that palatable. The creativity on the menu is intriguing and I can see that there are likely some hits and misses and that Mula isn't for everyone but I think we will be back.
(4)Moira R.
I've been here twice now, once on a Friday evening and once for their all-day happy hour on a Monday. While I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return during their regular hours, I thought their happy hour prices were very reasonable (and we had no problem getting a table) so I would definitely return for their happy hour. The restaurant itself is visually interesting, with lots of metal fixtures accented with cultural and religious accents. On my first visit, we sat at the bar and I ordered the Mula Margarita ($8) and the Jackfruit Al Pastor tacos (chile guajillo jackfruit, charred pineapple, with an onion and cilantro mix) ($8). The service was prompt and friendly. I really enjoyed the margarita. The tacos consisted of three, small tacos and they were very good. I particularly enjoyed the charred pineapple they were topped with. While the margarita and tacos, the prices are a little steep, which is why I probably would not return during their regular hours. On my second visit they had their all-day Monday happy hour. We sat at a table in the bar area and were served by the same friendly bartender who served me on my first visit. I ordered the Mula Margarita again ($4 on happy hour) with the Sope (blue corn masa cakes, cochinita pork, black beans, crema, slaw, and cotija) ($3 on happy hour) and our table split the Guacamole of the day which was the Dulce y Picante (mango, habanero, pickled onion, lime, and piquin) ($4 during happy hour). The Sope was awesome! It was the perfect serving size for a small meal or snack and was full of flavor. The masa cake was the perfect complement to the flavorful pork and the other topping really rounded out the flavor of this dish. I also loved the chips that came with the guacamole - they are slightly puffy, but still crispy. The guacamole was spicy, but delicious, and I enjoyed the addition of the mango to the other ingredients. It gave the guacamole a unique flavor that you don't typically find in guacamole. The price on this visit was much more reasonable for what we got. I will definitely be returning for their happy hour again.
(4)Brian B.
I love this place. The waitstaff are friendly and the food is amazing. Monday they have all day happy hour and that means $3 rolled tacos and $4 margaritas. I had the steak tacos for lunch today and they were perfect. They also have a daily guacamole. Love this place
(5)Marc D.
I really wanted to love this place. From coming in and taking in the interesting decor and tall ceilings. You have to smile and enjoy the surroundings. The staff was friendly and smiling and very helpfull. We stopped in for dinner with another couple who had been there before. We did a family style dinner and ordered tons of food. Had plenty of drinks and had a good long dinner. I really enjoyed the salsa slider all the salsa's were great and i for sure want to come back and do these again. How do you not have ceviche ?? For trying to hit as a more authentic mexican establishment not having any ceviche is a big let down :( Since there was no ceviche the waitress steered me towards the shrimp cocktail. this was another disappointment as it was really salsa with pieces of shrimp in it. Not at all shrimp cocktail. The carne asada taco's i ordered were horribly horribly over salted. I am a person who loves salt and would like a salt lick. For me to complain about how salty a dish is has to be an utter catastrophe. Something had to have gone wrong with the taco's I was given. I did try the fish and chicken tinga's and those were both great. Then as the evening went on the atmosphere was soo loud we were not able to hear or have a conversation with the couple across from us. I think some sound dampening needs to happen. Also there is only 1 spot in the restroom so prepare to stand in line and wait :( Sadly the place has lots of potential and I really want to love it but what i ate and experienced was a let down :(
(2)Bob A.
First timer. Got there on a Saturday without reservations. Had about a 1/2 wait so sat at the bar and tried Margarita. Service at the bar was great, very friendly and accommodating and the marg was good. On to our table.... and our order. I went with the cheek taco's and we ordered the Sopa's, pineapple salsa and a order of beans/rice to share. Taco's were good. I would recommend. Sopa... not so good. seemed dry and bland. Pineapple relish was ok and the portion was pretty small. Beans/rice.... surprisingly good and I recommend. Tried the flan and the churro for desert. The flan was tasty but nothing unusual and the churro was just plain bad. Over cooked, served with an atole. Ok, I have no idea what an atole is.... I thought is was a strange dip or sauce in a cup. After looking it up... it is a drink. Not sure why a churro is accompanied with a chocolate drink. It that normal? Never had a place do that before. lol Well, needless to say, I didn't "drink" it....I dipped by my dry crusty churro in it. How about you skip the drink and serve a better churro? Service was fine except we did get forgotten at the end of our meal. Atmosphere is a bit noisy but that is the norm with new restaurants (hard floors, hard wall, hard ceiling) that have no sound absorbtion. Overall, it was fine/ok. Not sure I will be back anytime soon but I wouldn't be afraid to go back. Another tip, there is free parking just off Farnam next to Mula.
(3)Matthew O.
It was Cinqo de Mayo, and I couldn't go without getting some fish tacos and a margarita. The options were clear: taco truck in the Thrift World parking lot on Leavenworth or try Mula for the first time. Taco truck is cheaper, faster, etc. Mula is new and exciting and oh yeah they have margaritas so it's obvious I went to Mula. Trio of fish tacos for $9. Perfectly battered and crisp. A nice pile of cabbage on top. And a teensy weensy bit of sauce. All on toasted corn tortillas. Could've used more sauce, to be honest. Needed a cool, creamy hit with every crunchy, hot bite of taco. But I'm splitting hairs, here. The tacos were good. And the margarita. The Mula Margarita. On the rocks. Sweet. Tart? Lime and tequila and salt and all the other stuff that went into it -- refreshing, tasty and exactly what I was hoping for. Really, really good. Service was friendly but it was a touch busy that day with only two on the waitstaff. Just a couple moments where I was expecting/hoping for our server and she wasn't there to check in, etc. Drinks took a bit to get to us but well worth the wait.
(4)Corey M.
First time in this place and I was not disappointed. Atmosphere was good and the bar was great. Quality beer/drink selections. We arrived at happy hour so we went with that menu. Ordered the albindigas, sopa, huevo ranchero and a smoked corn dish. The albindigas and huevos rancheros were great. The corn side came in a sealed jar with swirling smoke that released when we opened it, I liked it. The sopa looked appetizing but was a bit bland and one note. Service was great. Will be coming back to order off of the main menu.
(4)Elspeth M.
Since I live in the neighborhood, I was really excited when this place opened. I've tried it a few times and keep walking a way feeling generally indifferent. I like the atmosphere - it's lively and colorful. And I like the options on the menu. But, the quality of the dishes seems to be hit or miss and frankly, I think it's pretty overpriced.
(3)Matt M.
Wow. This could be the most disappointing restaurant of 2014 so far. Our group of 5 spent almost $200 and we didn't get one thing that any of us would return for. Started with elote, queso and chicharrones. What a trio of disappointment. The elote was bland and expensive - you can get elote 10x better for half the price, the queso was just bizarre and bad tasting & the chicharrones were horrid - big chunks of pork fat. Chicharrones are delicious chunks of crispy pork belly - but not here. Next up guacamole and a salsa trio. Bland guacamole and a tomato salsa that tasted like stewed tomatoes dumped into a bowl. Terrible. After that the Huevo con Chorizo - one soft boiled egg covered in bland chorizo for $6.50 Entrees were tacos and "tortas". The tacos were ridiculous. I could live with the size and the price if they were good but my four were a disaster. The al pastor was edible but the fish, shrimp and carnitas were awful. I threw two away. The "tortas" were equally odd and disappointing. The chicken torta had to be ate without the top bun because it was so burnt and the carnitas torta was discarded since the pork was inedible - not to mention this was basically a hamburger bun not a traditional torta roll. This was a sad excuse for a dinner and I will never return. The waitress had great enthusiasm but she has obviously never ate this food or has nothing good to compare it to.
(1)Jason B.
My wife and I popped in late on a Saturday night, around 9PM. It wasn't very busy and we were sat at a tall table near the front. We had a nice view out the window and could see the car and pedestrian traffic going past on Farnam. Service was good. We started out with some drinks. My wife really enjoyed her cocktail. We ordered an appetizer to share and a a trio of tacos each. The appetizer never came out, but they did try to charge us for it when the check came. The tacos were OK, but nothing really special, and were fairly expensive for the amount of food. The space is really pretty cool with a great ambiance, but I was not impressed by the food or the prices. The potential certainly seems there, though, so I'd like to give them another shot, maybe during happy hour when things are a bit more affordable. Two and a half stars that I'll round up to three.
(3)Jessie R.
Good food, drinks are tasty, waitress thought she was the shit, employees are super hipster. 5 stars for food --- Overall, the food was honestly really good. We had the shrimp, el pastor, chicken, and fish tacos and one order of smoked ceviche (amazing). They're surprisingly small but that is expected at a tapas restaurant. 3 stars for service --- on their menu and website it states there is happy hour on Saturdays. This was the #1 reason we came here. HOWEVER, when I asked for the happy hour specials after being, the waitress informed me that is false and no happy hour existed on Saturdays. I accepted her statement BUT when I viewed the menu it clearly stated happy hour on Saturday from 4-6 PM. I was curious about this and pointed it out to the waitress and she started at me annoyingly and said "the menu is old and there is no happy hour. Sorry". Soooooo lame. Probably wouldn't for back. You should honor if it says it on all your menus of the guests seated at your table. The end.
(3)Ellen B.
Went for the all day happy hour on Mondays and enjoyed small plates and drinks. Started with the house salsa of the day which was a tomatillo with flour chips. Really good! Also had the rolled tacos, Huevo ranchero, some meatball thing and steamed corn. The steamed corn was awesome! It comes in a jar where you pop the lid off and let out the stream. The flavor was fantastic and had a little kick. I'd return for the corn and to try some tacos on the regular menu. Service was slow although I'm sure it's confusing when you are hanging out for a long time to visit.
(4)Mike D.
What a great place to put into the constantly being rennovated Blackstone District. I have unfortunately made the Blackstone District my second home because of a certain bar in the area....read my reviews.....uggghhh and if you could only see my number of check ins there....Great spot for this restaurant though, we need more eateries that aren't in snooty Midtown Crossing down the street. I really like the feel of Mula. It feels pretty upscale and classy but you can tell just average people are welcome. It's got some fancy light fixtures, a nice bar, nicely dressed waitresses, and some seating made out of jumbled parts of church pews and picnic tables. Or something like that. Not the most comfortable place I've ever eaten. This place does have about the smallest menu of all time. Tacos and Tortas. That's it folks. Amazing looking drink menu, all based on tequila of course. My mother ordered the Pamona (Pomona?) and she loved it. We ordered some chips and their roasted tomato salsa to start out with. You get about half a soup cup of salsa for $5 but unlimited chips. I want to run out of chips before the salsa please. You are charging $5 for something that costs 50 cents to make. At least let people get a second cup of it. We all ordered three various tacos, I had the Al Pastor (my usual), jack fruit al pastor, and the carnitas. Al pastor was decent, carnitas was cooked perfect, and the jack fruit al pastor was good but all I could taste was the fruit juice. I normally enjoy pieces of pineapple in my al pastor but they kind of overdid it. I also ordered the fanciest horchata I've ever seen. A little lacking on the sweet side but overall pretty good. Love this new addition to the area and I hope it keeps good business. Unfortunately, you can get much better tacos at cheaper prices in South Omaha. This place is made for Midtown Crossing apartment owners who are scared to travel out of their safe zone. Oh well, the location and food wins me over here.
(4)Emily T.
My friend and I went here for happy hour. The margarita was weak. The food was amazing through. We had the mango guacamole. The chips tasted fresh. The rice is beans was amazing. The rice wasn't greasy, perfect consistency. The Jackfruit Al Pastor tacos was a great finish. Perfect amount of spice. The server came to check on us in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this place to others. I do plan to go back.
(4)Nicholas P.
Great people. Fun atmosphere and the food was actually pretty inexpensive. Service was great and the food was unique and delicious. Only downside I could see was that the drinks were a little over priced. I'll be back again.
(5)Erin F.
I went here with friends and had an amazing time. The atmosphere is so fun, there are so many inventive menu options, and the food is GOOD! I had the chicken tostada with a side of esquites and was really impressed. One thing to be warned about: the food is SPICY! It's so flavorful and good I didn't mind, but I was definitely drinking a lot of water to cool off my mouth in-between bites. If you're really not into spice I'd definitely let the waitress know so they can make sure to turn down the spice in your food so you enjoy it.
(5)Anna F.
Mula is one of the new restaurants in the Blackstone District which is a new up and coming area in Omaha right now. We've been there several times for the great tacos and tequilaria! Tacos and drinks are a little expensive but I think that given the ambiance and vibe in the restaurant the prices aren't too surprising. I'd recommend the carne asada tacos! They come in a set of three (which is different than the a la carte menu that this restaurant first featured upon opening) and are small. The margaritas here are great! I believe this restaurant does a taco Tuesday (?) or something that features pretty cheap select tacos so that would be a good option for a first timer who doesn't know what they like yet. I remember the fish tacos being very good as well if you're in the mood for fish. I really wish this restaurant had outdoor seating but there's just not room for it out front. If you can't make it to South Omaha for tacos, Mula is a fabulous option! Make a reservation though, as this restaurant has given me a 1.5 hour wait time on a busy weekend night before.
(5)Christina R.
I've eaten at Mula a couple times now and have yet to have a bad experience. It is a unique and fun addition to the Blackstone District for a casual bite to eat in a festive atmosphere. Portions are small but mighty. Come for Taco Tuesday for your choice of $2.00 tacos if you cannot settle on just one type! Also, the Margaritas are strong, and not overly sweet. Recommendations: Chicken Tinga or the Shrimp Tacos. If you're coming with a group, order a couple of different taco platters and share them around the table!
(5)Carolyn H.
I was a little hesitant at first to try out Mula after reading the mixed reviews, but I was actually pleasantly surprised after my visit last week. I went in during Happy Hour hoping to find the Jalapeño Business on there, but I was kind of disappointed to find out that there weren't any cocktails on there but some beers, tequilas, and sangria. Oh well, being a lover of moscow mules, I still got the jalapeño business which definitely had a strong kick to it, but still enjoyed. I got the Machaca Torta and my friend got the special on a torta which was beef tongue, I think... and we both added a fried egg ($1.50) to our tortas because who can resist a runny yolk? The torta was delicious and the beef cheek was so tender and moist! We also ordered the churros for dessert which came with two sides - chocolate and charred pineapple. I didn't care for the chocolate, but the charred pineapples paired with the churros were so good! You wouldn't think the two would go together, but they definitely do. The ambience, dim lighting, and the decor was really nice - great for a date night or a place to grab drinks with friends. Also, shout out to our waitress, Caitlin, who was so nice and friendly - great service!
(3)Marq M.
Have visited Mula twice in the past three weeks. Once with a party of ten and once as a duo. My experience both times were excellent. The first trip had ten excited diners of varying adventure levels. If you know me....you know I am on the low end. I was blown away by our waitress's ability to handle a ten top on a weekend during a busy dinner rush. I was more impressed with her knowledge of the food, drinks and her ability to confidently make suggestions. I was boring this time and got an IPA from local brewer Infusion while everyone else got mixed drinks they were raving about. Infusion's IPA is very good also. Every appetizer and kind of guacamole was purchased by and for the table, and our crew went through it all and many pleasurable sounds and comments were made throughout. I went after the pork belly which just melted beautifully in ones mouth. I was told by the waitress two weeks later that the recipe had changed and that people said it was too fatty. Who are you people?? I had four mini tacos steak, pork and shrimp (they all have Mexican names) the steak was good, the pork was fantastic (braised in coke, slightly crispy and flavorful) and the shrimp was mouth burning delicious. At 41 I have just become addicted to mouth burning food and these guys are the inspiration. The second meal was also on a weekend during dinner. We had a different server who was also knowledgeable and great with suggestions. Since I was told the pork belly had changed I went with the Mexican/Scottish Egg (which has a Mexican name) for an appetizer and got a cocktail called Don Flores which is a tequila based mojito. The drink was delicious and was something that I enjoyed sipping throughout dinner. The egg was delicious. Spicy sausage, a crisp then moist breading/crust and well, an egg. Super flavorful. Not going to lie...I did the same tacos again and they were just the same as a couple weeks back. I am really enjoying both this area of town and this eatery. It will be a very regular stop seeing as how many of my friends enjoyed it also.
(5)Jennifer K.
I just really love this place! Makes me feel like I'm back home in San Diego! Thanks Mula!
(5)Aynsley W.
The food is pretty good; wish the portions weren't so small for the price you pay. I've had an overall wonderful experience here.
(3)Sara D.
The Jalapeño Business is probably my favorite cocktail there. Also, you can't beat when they have dirt cheap Casadores shots. If you love tequila, the selection is very good. I have liked everything I've ordered, and I appreciate the modern twists on classics such as the smoked ceviche. I think the only thing I've been disappointed in was the fact that they've been out of the jackfruit al pastor every time I've been there. If it's that hard to keep in stock, maybe make it as a special instead of a daily menu item. The tacos are small, but good. I also really liked the torta.
(4)Claire M.
The service was just barely okay--but the guacamole was so fantastic I wouldn't have cared if the building was on fire. Tacos and sangria were great too!
(5)Dave L.
I'm torn when it comes to Mula. The food is good, the drinks are great, and the atmosphere is fun, but the volume, pricing, and service need a little work. First of all is the wait. I'm not above waiting to be seated, but if you're not there plenty early in the evening you're looking at an hour +. In the three times we've been there the longest wait was 90 minutes, while the shortest was about 20. Taking reservations would be a great solution to the problem, but they don't currently do so. Once seated the food is great, but the portion size is a bit skimpy for the pricing. We love the more artisanal presentation and ingredient list, but you'll need to order more than you think of you want to walk away full. The overall atmosphere is really fun and modern, but if it's busy you literally have to shout to be heard by others in your party. Maybe we've just visited on rowdy nights, but it's definitely not somewhere to go if you want quieter conversation. Once you're seated servers are very knowledgeable, but also slow. Recently, it took our party of four right at 3 hours from walk-in to clearing the check on a Friday night. Not a major deal if you have a relaxed schedule, but we plan differently when it comes to time if we eat here. Overall, Mula is a really solid place with good food and a few kinks to work out. If you're looking for a fun and new place to try in Midtown, this is definitely somewhere to consider.
(4)Sarah G.
I really try to wait out new restaurants for a while before visiting but the 20+ glowing reviews of MULA lured me in early... Unfortunately. And now, as I sit down to write what will undoubtedly be called a rant by some, I find myself a little suspicious of some reviews as well. Out of the 25 current reviews, the 4 Elites (5 now, including myself) have an aggregate rating of 2.2. There are 6 glowing reviews currently filtered out by the suspicious Yelp robots. And over half of the 5-star reviewers have 3 or less total reviews. Now, I have heard good things from people I actually know. But the ratings are so all over the board it'll be interesting to see how this pans out with time. As for me, MULA is currently tied for biggest restaurant letdown of the summer. Out of all of the items we sampled last night, nothing would draw me back. Right now I'm even struggling for something I could call my "favorite"... Probably the chips? Or the drinks. Those were some pretty stout craft cocktails (but for $10 I'd certainly hope so). Perhaps part of the problem is that I just don't subscribe to the trend of fancy Mexican restaurants? When I can get tacos, tortas and the like with 10x the flavor at 1/2 the price - or less - from a dozen plus other restaurants by driving only 5 more minutes... What's MULA bringing to the table for me? Besides, literally, the following: Jalapeno Business Mula (mule) - with house-infused tequila, cucumber, peppers and ginger beer. This was absolutely refreshing, and hands-down the best thing I had at Mula. Is it good enough to go back for solo though? Mez Jackson Coctele - with vida organic mezcal, Mexican reserve brandy and fresh orange. Tasted like smoked citrus... in a good way. Elote Mexicano - not something I would have ordered probably, and still somehow it managed to not meet my expectations. The corn was charred, yes. But it was only luke-warm and really pretty cumbersome to eat, which I wouldn't expect here. Chicaronnes - the description reads, "pork belly" and that's literally what it was. But I've been noticing recently a disturbing trend that continued here. All fat. And in this case, it wasn't even really that charred. Yes, I realize that pork belly is nearly all fat... but there's a pretty significant difference between 92% fat and 100% fat. This was a dislike. Queso Flameado - going back through our pictures, I forgot we had this. Then I remembered it tasted mostly like beans and pumpkin... neither of which have the kick of the ancho chilis I was hoping for. Chips were good though. Huevo con Chorizo - time for a Scotch Egg themed rant. Last time I checked you can get a top of the line local, free range, organic egg for less than $0.50. Add in a dollars worth of chorizo and the the remaining $5 is... Labor? If there were two eggs for that price, I would consider ordering it again, because scotch egg with chorizo is an idea long past due. But in its current state of affairs it's just proportionately too pricey. Salsa Flight - as the menu reads... charred pineapple (mango, habanero, vanilla bean, mint), roasted tomato (pumpkin seed, spring onion), tomatillo (avocado, serrano, cilantro). as the flavor profile lingers in my memory... pineapple? plain tomato. actually decent. Carnitas Torta - this was the biggest fail of the evening, for me. The carnitas are described as 'Coca-Cola-braised Michoacan pork'... That probably should have been a clue to not order. In my humble opinion, the only place for Coke in Mexican food is when it comes from the ice bin of a truck in a glass bottle. This was one of those rare occasions where I forego the bun and went for the fillings only, but the meat itself seemed dry and way too sweet. They did comp this off the check, but it was handled a bit strangely. Tacos - Al Pastor and Baja Fish for me. Neither were really exciting. Again, I try not to make comparisons, but for $2.50 I can think of at least a half dozen places I'd rather eat tacos - some of which are the best in town. The heavy metal tray these came on was my favorite part. Re-reading the menu now, it all sounds great... in theory. The execution just wasn't on point. All that being said, service was top-notch and I would be willing to maybe try again in a few months if the reviews stay positive. There were some other drinks I still need to try, after all... like house Horchata! Now on the topic of money... I'd be happy to shell out the $80 we spent on dinner for myself (and have done so before happily) if the eats are amazing. The food just wasn't. The interior is great, service was friendly, location is VERY appealing as the Farnam Street corridor comes alive. Though without great food, I can't say I'll be frequenting Mula. Even though it seems unfair, you can't ignore the fact that there is a wealth of amazing Mexican food to be had only 3 miles from here.
(2)Kevin C.
Oh Mula. How I wanted to like you. I really did. It just didn't do it for me. Being used to the Mexican food of South Omaha, I was excited that an "authentic" Mexican restaurant was coming to Midtown. To be fair, I have pretty high standards when it comes to Mexican food. After living in Tucson, AZ for four years, I was spoiled by the delicious Mexican food. With Mula opening, I had a glimmer of hope that I might be able to have authentic Mexican food only a short distance form my house. That glimmer has now faded. To begin the meal, I ordered the Luchador cocktail. The menu lists it as "Maestro dobel, noval, mexican beer, citrus, hibiscus." I wasn't sure what to expect, but all I know is that the beer flavor was very strong (I'm thinking Corona), but I didn't get much else out of it. It wasn't terrible, I might just opt for a beer next time, though. I don't think it lived up to its $8 price point. As a table we decided on the Lump Crab Guacamole. This was, I would say the best part about my meal. The crab tasted fresh and I likes the guacamole as well. A nice appetizer. For my main course, I decided to get a couple of tacos. I had the Camaron, Al Pastor, and Carne Asada. I'm not sure how to describe them, other than to say they just lacked flavor. Everything could have used a little more spice, citrus, and even a pinch of salt to really kick it up. I've just had better Mexican food (at a cheaper price-point) elsewhere in Omaha.
(2)Suzy W.
It seems like the reviews for Mula are either hot or cold, so I will bravely venture to give a lukewarm review. I would give Mula a 3.5 if I could. Food: we sampled several items in the menu. The winners were the Tortas and the salsa trio. I will describe everything that we tried. Yes, everyone says that the tortillas are small. The exact size is about the size of the palm of your hand or about 3" in diameter. The couple next to us made a point of telling us that the tacos are small. I don't know if they have any plans to enlarge the tortillas if this is a common complaint. Smoked ceviche: we were fooled into thinking that the ceviche would have a smoky flavor, but they explained the smoke is more of an effect than a flavor. Unique presentation in the jar, and it smoked when we opened it. Salsa trio: my favorite was tomatillo, even though the waitress didn't recommend it. My companion liked the pineapple habanero, even though it was too sweet for me. The chips were crisp and delicious. Tortas: this was the highlight for me. I ordered the carnitas torta, and the meat was crispy, tender, and flavorful. Special props because my companion is gluten free and they accommodated her by serving the torta in a lettuce wrap instead of bread. Helote loco: beautiful presentation but a little overpriced at $4 for an ear of corn. Reminds me of Mexican street food. Service: the server painstakingly explained the menu, which would be helpful if you were familiar with Mexican food. The service was slow and scattered. She forgot several things and we had to remind her, such as refilling our water. Decor: yes it is beautiful and modern, and I thought it was a good sign to see our Lady of Guadalupe at the bar. I certainly appreciate their dedication to local ingredients that are fresh and organic or free range. You certainly will pay more than Mexican in South O, but it was a fun dining experience.
(3)Robin D.
Since White wine is my only beverage of choice, Mula, lost me in the first minute of arriving. No white wine, just red. I had to settle for the White Sangria, which, by the way...isn't it made with white wine? Anyway, the sangria was ok, if you like sangria, but I only drink White wine...! Anyway, how can a "full bar" not offer any white? I won't visit again, until they have it on their menu. We did order a few things on the menu. My husband ordered the Pork Belly, however, he brought out the Chicharones stating the Pork Belly was no longer on the menu. Time to update your menu, then. I don't even remember what I ordered, as I was still " stewing" about my wine. I did love the ambiance of the place. It was warm and inviting.
(3)Ken S.
New favorite thing - Smoked Ceviche'. I think I could have just spooned it right into my mouth and skipped the chips.
(4)Kim J.
We had previously had some take out which I rate as borderline because it was all cold. We live only a few blocks away so I don't think it should have been so cold. We waited a while to go in. Maybe because I was under impressed by the take out food. I'm not sure. Decided to go for dinner tonight. We arrived at 8:07. I only know that bc they told me later when I complained. When we arrived the bar was full but there were at least four empty tables. We waited twenty minutes and then I asked what was up. It's not good business on a Friday night to have open tables. They gave me the excuse that the people were all at the bar and weren't ready to move. Then give the table to someone else. Makes no sense. After complaining and the host and the manager (I think) explaining why their system worked (don't want to over seat the servers) we were seated. Our server was Kaitlyn. She was lovely. Very pleasant and took care of our every need. She did review the menu with us and as answered all of our questions. We started with the salsa flight and the chacaronne guacamole. We enjoyed the guac a lot and loved the tomatilla salsa. The other two salsas were okay. We thought the pineapple salsa would be a good accompaniment for grilled salmon. The tomato salsa was fine. Nothing special. There are also two bottles of salsa on the table, green and red which were okay. The chips were okay. I don't know if they are house made but I would guess not. We also ordered the ceviche which came in a sealed bottle. You could see the smoke in it and Kaitlyn opened it at the table. We both really enjoyed the ceviche and the pineapple salsa accompanied it well.. great flavor and delicious. For our entree we both ordered a taco and a torta. I had the shrimp taco and the carne asada torta. Pretty safe choices. Mike had the fish taco and the cheek torta. They were all good. We love the taco trucks around town so I think we tried to get something we couldn't get there. In addition, we ordered the green rice and beans side. Delicious. Because my children love the churros at Taco Bell (I know), I decided to get those too. Hot and delicious served with a side of (possibly) grilled pineapple and a cup of chocolate dipping sauce (similar to hot chocolate). Could only eat one but it was tasty. The kids enjoyed the leftovers when we got home (they were still hot.) So all in all an enjoyable meal. My only negative was the start of the meal where we waited twenty minutes while there were numerous open tables. I just don't get how that is good business. I have never seen Pitch have own tables when people are waiting. It's the kind of thing that keeps people from coming back. You keep the tables full and keep them turned. There were way too many open tables for a Friday night. Not something you want when you are a new restaurant. But they didn't seem too concerned about it. We live in the neighborhood and LOVE Mexican food. We will definitely be back but not sure that we'll be regulars. I totally want them to succeed and prosper. Again, highly recommend Kaitlyn as a server. Great job!
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