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Most Popular Mexican food in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Best Mexican restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mexican food in Lincoln. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mexican restaurants near you.. Named after Abraham Lincoln, this state capital is a great place for children, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. Soak in the panoramic view of the city from the observation tower of the 400-foot high capitol building, whose white stone Art Deco spire can be seen from miles around. Then take a tour of the building and its grounds, where you'll find a Lincoln monument created by the same artist who sculpted the famous Lincoln statue in Washington, D.C. While you're on a history roll, visit the Governor's Mansion, whose Georgian Colonial exterior belies the varied architectural styles inside, and be sure to see the collection of dolls representing the state's first ladies dressed in their inaugural gowns. Kids will love the Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens, where they can circle the zoo in a miniature train and see over 300 animals living among spectacular gardens. For some outdoor fun, head to one of the city's beautiful parks, the largest of which is Wilderness Park, whose hiking, biking and equestrian trails will keep you on the move for hours.
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10. Ticos
Overall Ratings
3 based on 115 reviews
Locally owned and located downtown, Tico's has been serving Mexican inspired dishes for 40 years. Enjoy longtime favorites like the Chile Rellenos and Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos. Full bar available along with great Happy Hour specials Monday-Friday. Mexican bru
Reviewed By HuskerTraveler2
This was the original Lincoln sit down Mexican Restaurant. We came here often in the early 1980's. Our first returning visit since then treated us to the nice, large, well kept establishment we remembered. The cuisine is tasty, but not very creative. We experienced good service. Some off street parking is provided. Located in downtown Lincoln.
9. El Potrero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Kerry M
I ate here on a recent business trip with two colleagues. We all had excellent meals. The food was very delicious and authentic. On this occasion, I had the Carne Asada steak which was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The steak came on a hot metal plate with sliced sweet onions and a very hot chili pepper. It was a delicious pepper, but definitely only for those with a taste for hot food... even I could not finish the whole pepper.
8. El Toro Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By deejathome
We stumbled across El Toro while in Lincoln visiting family. We are from Canada and really crave great Mexican food. Well I had an incredible lunch platter fit for a very hungry king. Had a big Tex-mex hard beef taco, a totally stuffed chicken chimichanga, and the star of the show...... a masterpiece of a pork chile verde burrito. The chunks of pork was as big as golf balls and it was slow cooked to wonderful perfection in a roasted tomatillo sauce. I almost cried. Wife had a great mess as well and we enjoyed bone-cold Pacifico beers for $2.50. Thanks El Toro. We will see you several times each and every one of our visits to Lincoln.
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7. Super Taco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth T
Terrific small place with super friendly staff. Wonderful masa dishes-scopes and Gordon's. great tortas-you can tell by the crews that send somebody in to pick up everybody's lunch! Beer and cocktails, too! Be prepared to wait at noon, but they are fast and fresh!
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6. Mazatlan Restaurant II
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Otter2269
This is a family restaurant with several locations in Lincoln with various names such as El Toro, Mazatlan, and Las Margaritas. They have the same menu and great food at each location. My wife and I recently visited this location and it is wonderful. It's not the largest place, but the service and food are on point. I have eaten recently at both Hacienda Real and La Paz and neither were nearly as good as this. I will never go any other place for Mexican in Lincoln Nebraska.
5. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Otter2269
Sorry La Paz. Sorry Tico's. Mazatlan belongs to a group of mexican restaurants owned by the same family in Lincoln Nebraska, and this family knows how to do Mexican. The chips and salsa are outstanding and complimentary. The rest of the menu is your typical Mexican fare. I highly recommend the Carne Asada Burrito. Lean sirloin stuffed into a burrito that will definitely quench your taste buds and fill you up. There is at least a pound of meat in there. I highly recommend this place and don't forget about Margarita night !
4. Hacienda Real
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 0719karenh
Instead of just chips and salsa they also bring a bean dip to your table. The bean dip is spectacular!!! The salsa was mild with a real cilantro flavor. It was also very good. We ordered off the ala carte menu ... Because we filled up on dip. :) The chimichanga and enchiladas we're good. Prices were very reasonable and service was good.
3. La Paz Mexican Fare & Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By trooper198
After a busy day, and getting home late from work we decided to go out for some south of the border food. We have been here before and are not disappointed with their food. I ordered the pork tamale and shrimp enchilada, both were very good, and finish it up with a fried ice cream. Probably the best fried ice cream in the city.
2. La Paloma Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Terry H
After 18 holes of golf, my wife and I stopped by La Paloma for an early dinner. It had been a little while since we last visited, but this is still a terrific place to dine! Friendly staff, great service and terrific food are a winning combination for success. Thank you, Jessica for taking such good care of us.
1. Copal Progressive Mexican Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Czech_Nebraskan
Progressive means innovative - and delicious authentic food of Mexico..before you get enthralled by the creative menu - pick a mezcal to try with your Dos XX & fresh salsas - outrageous selection - ...did you want to start with the duck tamales - the best! -then you can get the melt in your mouth rico muy delicioso chili marinated beef short ribs on the best mashed potatoes in Lincolnland - Plan on many happy returns to Copal so you can experiment with the multitude of taste tempting selections - Big Thanks to management & staff for daring to expose Lincolnites to the best in the west muy authentica comida de Mexico!BUEN PROVECHO AMIGOS! BE ADVISED -- if you want the same old tired tex-mex refried beans or average & ordinary ground up beef burritos smothered in velveeta - don't stop here - try taco johns
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