Maybe it's because we're spoiled with Mexican food in CA. I don't know. Ordered tacos and a burrito here. The food was bland and really lacked any flavor. The salsa was decent. Should have went to a steakhouse in Nebraska instead. read more

One of the best places for authentic Mexican food! Service is fast and efficient! Plates are large and filling. I've tried most dishes here and everything is great!!! Evening time gets really busy with take outs, so sometimes dining in service is slow. read more

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Lincoln, Nebraska downtown This place was recommended to me by a local. I expected so much more when I headed to this location. Upon entering the restaurant you go through an entrance that takes you back by the kitchen, storage area, and takeout. Then they tell you just to seat yourself. The tables are simple with just napkins out of a dispenser and salt and pepper on the table. The chairs are metal. Very small restaurant with only 10 tables. The place is extremely casual with people just walking in and seating themselves. They do provide you with a basket of chips and salsa. Not a fan of either. The salsa is very watery. Chunks of onion and cilantro. The chips are dry and flavorless. I do like the crunch. I had some questions for the waiter regarding the menu. Two waiters had to come over to help me. Neither one understood so they had to go back to the kitchen to ask. The prices are incredibly inexpensive. Nine dollars for a burrito that is accompanied with rice and beans. You do not get your choice of beans as they only have refried beans. No black beans. The food arrived rather quickly. It was served on plates that had chips, broken off the side of the plate. My plate had three different chips on it and probably should not be used for serving food. I had a chicken burrito. The chicken was very tender. The sauce on top was just a regular tomato sauce. Nothing special. The food really lacked flavor. My husband had a chicken chimichanga. Same thoughts for his food. I had a glass of water, but could not drink it as the water had a very foul taste to it. The restaurant seemed clean, but the menus were very dirty. They seem to do a lot of takeout business. The price point is perfect. Cheaper than fast food Mexican. I would give this place 3.0 stars. No, I would not come back here to eat. read more

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So well priced and I have no clue how. The food is pretty good and this place is open super late which is amazing lol. Service is good too read more

El Chaparro - Chicken enchiladas and tamale - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Best quesabirria tacos in lincoln, and nicest workers ever. Highly recommend to everyone looking for good mexican

El chaparro is some of the best Mexican in Lincoln and a great lunch stop. I have only stopped in and grabbed lunch to go or delivered it, but sometime I need to dine in and have the full experience. Regardless, they are extremely nice, fast, and efficient every time I come in and I don't call in advance. Prices are so reasonable, you get tons of food. You can tell it's family owned and they take pride in their restaurant. The parking lot is often disorganized and people kind of just pull in, but it's worth the challenge for this food. Some favorites: enchilada/tamale combo, burritos, and of course the cinco tacos are Amazing--served street taco style with cilantro, onions, and fresh lime. My preferred meat is the barbacoa, it's so flavorful but chicken and beef are also good. Don't forgot to ask for extra hot sauce! It's delish and packs a nice kick. read more

El Chaparro - Chicken enchilada & tamale combo - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Food and service was amazing, atmosphere was perfect. Hands down the best authentic Mexican food I've had in Lincoln. If you're from the south looking for something with real flavor come here read more

One of the best mexican restauraunts in lincoln, always packed every time ive gone. The food is great and I reccomend the camarones con crema. read more

foods tasty always 100/10! servers are super sweet and always provide great service. feels super home like definitely will be back read more

I haven't tried all the Mexican food in Lincoln, but this place is the best I've found. We've only gotten takeout so I can't speak to "service" but they're very quick and my order is always on-point and incredible value for cost... easily worth 15% more. We usually get two sets of the cinco tacos and two sides of beans and rice. That's enough for me, my wife and our 3-year-old son. It's in a rough part of Lincoln, with limited parking and seating, so I don't necessarily recommend dining in, but the food is premier! read more

El Chaparro - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This place has good food and fast service even if you have a big party. The tacos are always satisfying and a great meal. The restaurant has the same vibes as many other Mexican places but the service and food are the important parts. read more

Full flavor and reasonable prices. No charge for chips and salsa. Lunchtime is always busy.

I eat there every couple of weeks. I accidentally hit on what now is my favorite. THEY HAVE IMPOSSIBLY DELICIOUS food. I am stuck on a giant dish of 2 chil rellenos with homemade beans and rice and by eating this, I can tell that everything else must be wonderful. I would enourage your trying it out. read more

The food was tasty and service was quick for this little hole in wall eating establishment. Good value for the money to say the least.

Great food and perfect portion for what you pay. Service was fast and consistent. Definitely a go to restaurant for lunch or late nights.

El Chaparro has fantastic food, they serve everything very quickly, and it was very packed inside but it didn't feel too loud. They came out with complimentary chips and salsa, and water. After we ordered, the food came out within 5-10 minutes and GOOD LORD what food it was. So damn good. My friends got the torta and the burrito and they said it was some of the best Mexican food they have had in Lincoln. 10/10 read more

El Chaparro - Cinco Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This is my go to place! Quick service, the food is great every time, and I love the vibe! Definitely a favorite in the household!

great food. I like the chicken enchiladas. fast service and good prices. beans and rice are comfort food

Great food !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And atmosphere nice staff and great location. Wish we lived closer and could get there more often read more

If you lived around 13th & G at any point you know this place is the heart of this community. Foods always ready in 10 minutes, staff is truly so attentive and easy going, and I don't even really eat inside restaurants like that but I come here and I ALWAYS want to sit in a booth and just chat for 2hrs. I am reviewing today because I had the carnitas and rice & I was transported, I haven't had a meal that so reminded me of home in a long long time. Everything I've tried on the menu is incredible, but if you are questioning what to grab, try the carnitas, you will not be disappointed. read more

Had an excellent dinner here last night. The place was pretty busy despite all the snow on the roads, and I got served very quickly. Decided to go with the enchilada plate with mole sauce, as I'd seen it on somebody's plate coming out the kitchen as I walked in and thought it looked good. The comp salsa they gave me was fresh, properly seasoned and a bit spicy. Next time I'll definitely be asking if I can buy some to take home. My enchiladas came out just a couple minutes after I ordered them. I went with barbacoa for the meat, and the four enchiladas came with a big helping of rice and beans on the side. Everything tasted amazing, especially that mole sauce. I've only been here one other time years ago, but I should be making this a regular spot from now on. read more

A reliable and affordable option for good Mexican food. Don't be confused by the entrance, it's on the northeast side of the building. Though it feels like you are walked in through a back door it is in fact the main entrance. The three salsas they bring out with your food is one of my favorite things about this place. Yum! Cinco tacos is always a great option, but beware, no sides! Also, the parking lot has no specified parking spots and feels like everyone is making it up as they go. That's cause they are. Embrace it, but try to avoid getting parked in. read more

El Chaparro - #1 Burrito meal - $5.25 - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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There good !Me and my mom and family has been comeing here since I was born so 13 years love there food !!! And I know all the workers already and there service is amazing ! read more

Very tasty food and fast service! Was in Omaha for a work trip and saw a TikTok showing this place off. Drove the hour to come check it out, and it reminds me close to the SoCal Mexican food I grew up on. Got the 5 tacos de carne asada and an Al pastor Chiquita quesadilla. So full now nice and flavorful salsas too, I was very surprised ! read more

These people are like family. They take care of the neighborhood they're fast and friendly you could not ask for a better restaurant fantastic food fantastic prices read more

Great food very fresh and flavorful. Liked the green taco sauce. Great tacos! Good food. read more

El Chaparro - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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This place is very expensive. Went here for lunch on a Friday and two lunch special and two margaritas cost $48 before tip. YIKES.

The best carne Asada I have ever eaten! It was moist, but still charred on the outside. Often Carne Asada is very watery (maybe kept in a warming tray with liquid) and drips out through the bottom of your taco or burrito, this Carne Asada was not in a liquid, but the meat was not dried out. the flavor was exceptional. We are new to Lincoln, and this will be our go to Mexican! I went with a large group, and everyone agreed that it was some of the best Mexican food we have ever eaten. Two people in our group got the lengua (tongue.) burritos and mentioned that they are amazing. Don't let the idea of eating a cows tongue put you off. It is tender and flavorful. The staff was friendly, and quick, even though we were there at lunchtime, and they were quite busy . I look forward to eating there again real soon. read more

Located in an older neighborhood of Lincoln is El Chaparro restaurant. I had first heard of them as a late night tacoria after the bars close at night. My friend and I were nearby at lunchtime. And decided to stop in for lunch. This is not a fancy restaurant. 4 booths and 10 tables. We ordered Huevos with chorizo and a carne asada torta. The meal came and it was quite good. I do recommend testing the three different hot sauces. As they are home made. They can vary from mild to oh-my-gosh hot. The staff is friendly and polite. The food is quite good. Definitely worth coming to give them a try. read more

El Chaparro - Carne asada torta - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Great food and prices with quick service. I have been here 10+ times now and I am yet to be disappointed.

I order here often and always get the same thing and tip but I found a big rock in my beans with my #5 and the rock is almost as big as my teeth. It's White with black speckles and is definitely a rock as it probably cracked my tooth. Very disappointed and will definitely not return read more

El Chaparro - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We decided to pay a visit after overhearing the waiters at Chili's singing the praises of El Chaparro's tacos one night. It is definitely a charming little neighborhood dive with a cozy family feel and Mexican TV programs playing overhead. We stopped in for lunch and decided to order two of our favorites instead of tacos.The carne asada, while good, paled in comparison to the fork-tender cut found elsewhere, particularly at the Mexican bar and grill on Cornhusker Highway. I ordered the camarones en la crema and requested that they add chipotle pepper. The chipotle shrimp was perfect. The choice of three homemade table sauces added great flavor to the already-tasty rice and beans made with lard and topped with cheese. The corn tortillas which accompanied the meal were warm but somewhat dry. The chips and salsa were disappointing. Tortilla chips are pre-portioned into baskets and stacked where they turn stale. The salsa was very thin and did not have much depth of flavor. Save your chips and eat them with the table salsa, guac, and sour cream that accompanies the shrimp or carne asada instead. You'll be thankful that you did, even if you're feeling famished. All in all, it was a good meal and you'll be quite satisfied if your expectations are in line with what's offered. It's a decent no-frills Mexican place with polite but spotty service and late night hours. read more

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Fantastic food and fantastic service. I ordered for pickup and it was done when I got there. I was 5 minutes away.

Let's start by saying, I'm pretty sure I was a bad vegetarian today....and I'm not sure that I care after a great meal. Ordered the Huevos Rancheros and they were delicious. No meat in the dish, but I'd be willing to bet that there was lard in the beans and chicken broth in the rice. I didn't ask before I ordered...and not going to lose sleep over it. The meal was outstanding and what you get for the money is unreal. My bill was less than $7 and I don't know that I'll need to eat again today. Great chips and salsa (brought our right away) and the food came out quickly as well. Service was outstanding with more than one person checkin in with me regularly. Not sure if/when I'll be back in the area, but if/when I am I'll be coming here again! read more

Great food, super fast, friendly staff! Will definitely eat here again. Lots of specialty dishes.

Delicious find- great stuff. Would highly recommend. We've been there twice and will return again soon.

I had fajita pollo there. Came sizzling and fresh, the portion was great. I had more leftovers than I ate. They have friendly stuffs, on street parking. The place was definitely worth my money! read more

El Chaparro - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This place is legit. I had the carne asada Cinco tacos with guacamole and it was so delicious. I miss the Mexican food in San Diego, CA. Wasn't sure how good it would be but I'm very impressed. read more

Authentic and very delicious Mexican food! If you're looking for a new weekly staple, this place is it. Great food with even better prices. read more

El Chaparro - Carne asada cinco tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I've loved everything about this place. Delicious, inexpensive, super friendly and attentive. Also really liked the 3 sauces they bring to the table. Mild, hot and salsa verde. Parking was the only drawback at high noon. We made it work and all is right in the world. read more