With the right expectations this spot is good. It's stereotypical Americanized Mexican food. I feel we all grew up with a go-to spot like this, and the people waiting for it to open at 4:30 have clearly deemed this theirs. Felt myself wanting a higher protein to other stuff ratio in my food but have two margs and you won't care. read more

Definitely a staple in my family! Always love the tootsie pops after your meal and the down home vibes!!! read more

El Bee's - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

RUDE as heck people working here and I had a large group from a local business that they refused to accommodate, stating "they do NOT take reservations, its first come first serve and they absolutely will not seat anyone until everyone in your party is here". The lady I spoke with was snotty and didn't care one bit to lose out on the business of over 28 people. Horrible horrible people running this business and taking all business moving forward elsewhere. If you don't mind horrible treatment, the food is great - but I would support someone else in a heartbeat! Everytime I have been to this establishment, the people are rude and only if you are a regular, do you get any type of kind treatment. read more

Can't go wrong with $6 margaritas. It's Tex-Mex comfort food. It totally hits the spot when that's what you're craving, and the prices are hard to beat. read more

I recently visited my family in Omaha and suggested that we try El Bee's as it had been many years since we'd patronized the restaurant. We were very disappointed with the quality and taste of the food. They need to be cited for impersonating a Mexican restaurant! Granted, I live in San Diego and can find excellent and authentic Mexican food in every direction, but this was an abomination. I ordered the chicken fajitas, which should have been the first item out of the kitchen, but the other three at the table had their meals way before me. They brought out a container of tortillas (which were cold and uncooked, I kid you not). Then, after much time had passed, they brought out the sizzling cast iron pan of fajitas. The chicken was bland and tasteless as if it came out of a package and just heated up. The veggies were ok, but no spices whatsoever. My family said their plates (all differing items) were just ok but not great. Our waitress never bothered to ask how the food was, she seemed more preoccupied with any other tables she had. As she was taking the plates away, she asked me if I wanted to take my uneaten food with me and/or the full container of tortillas. I told her that the food was inedible and the tortillas were uncooked and that she would have known that if she'd ever bothered to stop and ask how things were. Bottom line: don't expect authentic Mexican food from this establishment! read more

El Bees is a classic Mexican spot. Bustling atmosphere, prompt service, once seated. Our margaritas and main course (tacos, burritos, ..) were all good. The guacamole was disappointing but cheese dip tasty. The sopapillas with honey were yummy. read more

Ambiance, great. Small down feel, nice servers and staff. Watched the bartender make the margaritas and it was pure booze. The flour chips and salsa were bad. The cheese dip tasted like thick burnt cheese. I am guessing everything is smothered here. I ordered a grande quesadilla and you couldn't tell that's what it was. Same for the burrito. Everything is just a soggy mess. The shredded beef inside the "quesadilla" was good but I would never come back here. I think people go here just because they have been going for years and years, not for the food. read more

El Bee's - "Famous" Grande quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

The seating is plentiful and it's decorated with some beautiful murals. The food was once spectacular but has become mediocre. The service that we received wasn't as spectacular as it once was either. It is fast paced and you get your food quickly. It just seemed like they cut corners on everything. Super bummed since it was a stop on our food tour while we were there. I even asked if it was still the same owner thinking maybe the changes were because of a change of ownership. Same owners we were told. read more

If you want a strongggggg margarita, El Bee's is the place to go. Most of the food is some combination of meat, tortilla, and a crap ton of cheese and sauce on top, but they still get five stars for the margs. Also, I know it's a Mexican restaurant, but they do have the BEST chicken strips, waffles fries, and ranch. read more

El Bee's - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

Always enjoy ElBees. Hubby gets Chili Rellano. I bop around. Got a taco this time. Plenty of food!

Service and atmosphere, and margaritas were awesome! ..however we haven't been in awhile, and it totally was a disappointment! The tacos were so greasy, couldn't eat them ( they didn't offer me anything else, or apologize when I left them either) .. meat was so blah, it wasn't Mexican at all .. plain ground beef .... Taco Bell has more spice ! ? won't be back, and if you go.. stick to the margs, and chips ( they were good !) read more

El Bee's - Taco "grease" shell - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

My family was very excited to try El Bees for the first time but sadly, this will be our last. We walked in and immediately noticed the rude host (who I later found out was the owner). He was rude toward multiple parties and seemed annoyed they were busy. The margaritas are not made with a margarita mix, which we were informed after they were already brought out to us. The $10 chips and salsa were basically diced tomatoes. This was all too much for us so we decided to grab our check after the 15 minutes we were there and went to another Mexican restaurant. The rude owner was the reason that we won't give it another try though. read more

We had a party of 10 and couldn't believe we were seated right away, because it was busy there. They have a lot of space with big tables in the back. The service was great! The waitress had everyone's order right, and the food was delicious! read more

My family met for dinner at El Bees. We were seated right away. Our server was very attentive. As soon as everyone arrived we ordered our dinners. Our wait time for the food was really good. My wife and i ordered beef tacos. The taco shells were fried flour tortillas. They were a little greasy. The issue we had was the meat tasted unseasoned. Plain hamburger with diced tomatoes lettuce and shredded cheese. We poured on as much tabletop hot sauce to give it any flavor. My one son had a similar issue with a beef taco salad. He needed the ranch dressing to add flavor. My other son ordered the chimichangas. He was happy with the size had flavor. When we received the bill the amount changed was higher than the menu. The tacos in the menu were 5.75 the charge was 6.20. The restaurant was busy and clean. Overall, the food was not great . If we come back we will order a dish with sauces. We wouldn't order the tacos or taco salads again. It was $60 for four people excluding drinks. read more

Trash. I went after work because of reviews and tbh this is white ppl Mexican food. Waterloo folks need to go to south Omaha for real Mexican food. If you are desperate and really really hungry I guess you can go here. Idk how this place gets good reviews, I was totally disappointed. After taking a couple bites, I then made myself 2 scrambled eggs. Well there goes 89 dollars I'll never see again. El bees you suck and your cook should be ashamed read more

El Bee's - Beef tacos. No flavor and just sad. - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

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This is my family's favorite restaurant. Even my young grandchildren love going there. The food and the service are awesome.

This nasty mess is supposed to be a burrito save your money go pick up a roadkill poor catch up on Cayenne on it and some cheap cheese and you got what lb sells read more

El Bee's - This nasty mess was made by elby's said it was a burrito don't waste your money or just go pick up some roadkill - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

El Bree's is a long time family favorite that's been around since I can remember. They have your typical Mexican favorites like enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and a few American options like hamburgers and wings as well. This review is based on our last two take out experiences for food quality only so I can't speak for the wait staff at this time. I decided to wait to write the review after our first take out attempt because I wanted to give them a chance thinking it was maybe because it was a busy night, but sadly the second time the food was about the same: just ok. My wife and I both tried the chicken enchiladas and a beef and chicken taco with the chips and queso dip. Unfortunately, their chicken both times we went recently was dry and lacking flavor. It needed lots of salsa and sour cream to enjoy. The tacos are pretty good overall. I'd recommend their flour tortillas which are my favorite. Thick and crispy shell filled to the top with beef (or chicken) and all the typical toppings you'd expect. The beef is good, not greasy, but also not overly flavorful. Definitely better than the chicken in my opinion. Lastly, the queso dip is not something I'd order again. It is very pasty, and way too thick for my liking. Even after warming it up once home, it still was too thick and bland. Their flour tortilla chips are their best product by far. I give it 3 stars for the beef, flour tortillas/chips, and overall service. (Sorry for no pictures from home!) read more

Thank goodness for good friends with good recommendations because I would not have known this mexican restaurant was just 10 minutes west of my house. In Waterloo, on your way to Valley or Fremont it's a great spot for margaritas and mexican food. The restaurant is very big and it is ALWAYS busy. They're two separate dining rooms and they accommodate big groups and little kiddos. I continue to get great service each time I visit. The food is always on point. Their cheese dip is not my favorite, but it is still soo good. The fajitas are so filling and lucky for me or my husband I bring home leftovers. This is a great girls night spot, where pitchers of margaritas are sure to go down quick. Love this spot! read more

There was actually a little bit of beef under all this...got takeout and house margaritas were great!, but really food was all filler with toppings and not much meat!! 3rd chance I 've given to this place and yet doesn't stand up to Fernandos!!! read more

El Bee's - a taco wrapped in foil - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

Same great place, the food hasn't changed! The service is quick too. Would recommend and will be back!!!

Shockingly, the best burger in town! Get the waffle fries for the side. They cook in the same grease as the yummy flour chips which makes them taste so much better than anyone else. Great place! read more

The prices have gotten out of hand here plus, they charge $9.95 for salsa and chips!!! The food however, is pretty good.

Love this place!! Easy to find and plenty of parking. There's a fun area in the foyer for kids to play video games if you have to wait for a table. There's a bar, dining and even a private party room. The service is always great here. We tend to stick to our favorites, bean dip, chicken enchiladas and tacos. Last night I had the taco salad and it did not disappoint. They were very accommodating to my modifications and special requests. And of course my mom saved room for their delicious fried ice cream. This place is great for a date or large groups! read more

Not a big fan. First they charge you for chips and salsa, which is usually complimentary. Second there menu is very very small for what you would expect for a Mexican place. Lastly, the margaritas are just so so. read more

Food was just ok and fairly pricey. Kind of standard Tex mex super cheesy stuff. Did have a pretty good margarita. Service was decent. I liked the vibe inside and out. Felt like a local place which is cool. However with the prices and food not being that good probably will not go back. read more

El Bee's is the best! I love their Huevos rancheros. It's my comfort food. We go at least once a week!

Server wasn't super friendly but I'm willing to overlook that for the food. Their peach margaritas are dangerous! So good. I ordered a cheese quesadilla without ranchero sauce. I LOVE cheese and don't eat meat so Mexican food is usually pretty easy for me to eat. This quesadilla is what dreams are made of. It was a whole plate of baked, melted, thick cheese on top of a tortilla. I have not stopped thinking about it for a week. I can't wait to go back! read more

This is the first time ever ordering from El Bee's and I'm sorry to say will be the last. Extremely disappointed. Below is a picture of my Burrito Fantastico. It looked like all of the ingredients were put into a styrofoam box without an actual tortilla which should actually be present for the ingredients to be encased in. The rice, burrito filling, and sour cream were all mixed together and it was simply disgusting. Super disappointing considering how much this take out meal cost. Way overpriced for something Taco Bell could have done better. I called in and brought my concern to their attention. Liz was very pleasant and said she said would be happy to give me a credit the next time in which really does me no good since I will never be going back. read more

My family and I fondly refer to this restaurant as El Cheese. Pretty much every entree is smothered in the stuff. And that's not a complaint. Ironically, my favorite dish here is an exception - the fajitas. They aren't served with shredded cheese, but you can request it. The marinated chicken is fantastic, and served sizzling hot, as it should be! As for prices, I think El Bees is a little high, especially for some of the appetizers. But, they are always pretty busy, so people (including myself) must not mind too much. I also appreciate the good and speedy service. read more

I literally grew up at El Bee's! I have no idea how Bob is able to ask "how many?" waive his hand around and divine a wait time. The food isn't fine dining level mexican food nor is it super exotic. It is done very well and is "comfort" style mexican food. If you're up for a road trip from Omaha, got a bunch of kids after a game, have some buddies in tow from hunting, or are hungry from a day on the water....go here. You're always welcome and you won't break the bank if you bring your friends. read more

I had not been here in 30 years when it was in its former location and it was an excellent decision by me since there are so many good Mexican restaurants in Omaha. I seriously wonder if there are any spices in the kitchen. The food tasted like how a Northern European would make Mexican-themed food based only on photos. To say the food is bland is an understatement. The salsa was chunky ketchup. For some reason beyond my comprehension, people like this place. There is, however, no disputing taste. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants. It's a classic small town restaurant with local owners. The food is always so good - I've never had a bad experience with any of the options on the menu. The margaritas are incredible. The waitstaff is always amazing. The owners are always so nice and are always on top of things. Although it's a bit of a drive from west Omaha, it is definitely worth it. I highly recommend making the drive out here for some good food. read more

If you come knowing what to expect, this can be a good experience. It's a small town stop that probably is the only watering hole for miles, so I can certainly see the draw in coming here for dates, family dinners, and pit stops between Waterloo and Omaha. The food is certifiable tex mex, and if you love that gooey oozy cheese with a side of meat, then this is your place. It's not quite taco bell or taco johns, as the chips and the hard shells for tacos are freshly fried for you, but its doesnt have the wow factor for me in specialty items or unique sauces or salsas. Since I dont live anywhere near Waterloo, I'm sure my visits will be limited, but I think this is a staple in this town for many of the locals and will continue to serve some hot fresh tex mex for many generations to come. read more

El Bee's - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Nebraska

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Best house margaritas in the country. Maybe the world. No B.S. Our family has been coming for decades. It's clean. Food's fresh. Food tastes fantastic and is consistent over the years. Staff is super efficient and very friendly. Bob, the owner, is present 99% of the time and he keeps everyone happy and things running smooth. Time from order to table is always less than 10 minutes. I know, sounds impossible. The El Bee's South location on highway 50 south of Sapp Bros is run the same way. read more

Went there Friday as the food is good and never disappoints. The lower rating is for what we experienced. This is besides the pandemic There was a wait. No problem. There really wasn't a hostess so you just stand around until this guy came up front and asked certain people how many We were there 15 minutes before he noticed us While waiting we were watching the bartenders. They were working very very hard. The man seating people kept going to this one bartender and placing large orders. He was working very hard when the man said "at least act like you are a bartender". I was shocked that that kind of behavior is still done. I asked my friend if we could leave bur then the guy had a table available. Our efficient wait staff took our drink and food order. Food came out in reasonable time. Was great. We were asked if all was okay when she dropped the bill off. Never asked if we needed anything Drink refills not offered And then we noticed that not one of the wait staff smiled. Not one. I just detest and they are tired and overworked and they don't have to be charm school graduates. I'm hoping the management sees this and makes some changes. Their staff were working their tails off. That insult to the bartender did it for me. read more

My family and I are repeat customers! The fajitas are SO good and the margaritas are amazing.

A little to much food while that's not normaly a bad thing it kinda gets old fast but otherwise quality was good and staff was nice

Great little local spot. Extremely casual great setting for families or a night out with your other half. My husband and I love their homemade red sauce. Big portions so we always have an appetizer and then share the chicken enchiladas. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast. read more

Super expensive for what you get. Apps are more expensive than items on menu. Chips and salsa is 7 bucks, that's on the low end. Cheese dip? Count on 10. Go to taco Bell, then cruise on over to walmart, pick up some cheese in a jar and stay home. 3 stars only because the help is friendly. read more