Sloooooow service, blandest refried beans and Spanish rice I've ever had, and prices you'd expect at a restaurant downtown. Fajitas were just OK. Will not be back. read more

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. read more

My new favorite Mexican food place. Chimichanga was delicious and the margarita was also made perfectly. Staff was extremely friendly. Complementary chips and salsa were great as well. I most likely will be coming here on a very consistent basis and would recommend it to anyone. read more

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. read more

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! read more

I Received the most soggy disgusting food I've ever had in my life I even have a video if anyone wants to see it. I asked for extra sauce and they put on the burrito and I got burrito soup. When I called the manager to talk to about it he argued with me didn't try to make it right but he argued with me their nachos were soggy and my burrito look like it was swimming in water. The thing that irks me the most is when I called and talk to the manager he argued with me instead of trying to make it right. I would never ever recommend this disgusting place for take out. The food might be really good if you go in the restaurant but don't ever order it from Grubhub you'll get burrito soup or taco soup or wilted disgusting food. But don't ever try to deal with the manager because he'll argue with you. He won't be apologetic he won't try to make it right he'll argue with you read more

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... read more

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. read more

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"!. read more

Definatley my favorite Mexican place!!! My first visit there was about 14 years ago! GREAT food. Friendly staff. Lots to eat, and if you like to drink.... their Margarita's and Daquiri's are really good, too. This is my favorite place of all!!!! read more

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. read more

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! read more

Omaha, this is a truly authentic Mexican restaurant with some delicious standouts, including carnitas tacos, chile verde, the best chips and salsa (both red and green), and delicious refried beans. Margaritas pack a punch, and while the service isn't the fastest, it is a sit down restaurant with freshly prepared food and kind, friendly owners. We just love this place! It is a well-kept secret and shouldn't be! read more

This is my favorite for Mexican food beyond tacos. It has been my go-to place for decades. The pollo en mole has a fantastic taste, and the Chile rellenos are divine. Not trendy, but reasonable portions of great food at a reasonable price. read more

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. read more

Worst food I have had in a LONG time. I had the taco lunch special. The meat was not seasoned or warm. The person I was eating with had a Taco Salad. Their food was cold and the meat was watered down. There was only one waitress and it took a long time to get our food. Will not be going back to this place again. read more

If I could rate this lower - I would. The waitress became confused and and instead of charging my card for the correct price $12.02 she charges me $107.88. I can already tell that I am going to have to go thru a HUGE struggle of getting this cleared up. Awful food. Worst service. read more

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... read more

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! read more

I've gone here my whole life. It's a real, no frills Mexican restaurant. I love it so much.

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. read more

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. read more

This place is the average run of the mill Mexican place. Pretty good food, kinda slow service. Large portions? About $10 a plate.

Wow, great service, great atmosphere, wonderful food!

Great food. A good place for a cheap lunch, or a large dinner. Large portion size and great flavor. Nothing new and flashy here just tried and true staples. read more