Everything was very good. The ladies were nice and helpful. Definitely a go to when in town

Counter service restaurant near the zoo. Service was friendly and helpful. Breaking this rating down, i would give the chimichanga a 4, large with tender carne asada. The enchiladas i would give a 3, chicken was almost smoky flavored, tender. Seemed to be dark meat. The enchiladas sauce through was really tangy, almost vinegary, not good. On the side was rice and beans. The rice was average and the beans a bit below average. I usually look forward to the beans at places like this so when they aren't very good, that's memorable to me. The pico, tomatoes and lettuce didn't seem fresh. The guac was really good. The chips were amazingly good and crisp. The salsa was fresh and tasty and very hot, but not too great for dipping. I put a lot on my meals. To drink, there was fountain soda(a south o rarity) and I tried the jicama juice which was fresh and good. Overall, I may try this place again on another day to see if some of the freshness was an anomaly. I won't get the enchiladas again. Would like to give their gorditas and tacos a try. read more

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I got take out this evening. The meal was ready before I had arrived. The meal is the portion size you'd expect for the price- $11.00. The huarache is savory and it came with 2 hot sauces- one red and one green. The asada meat is well cooked and tastes delicious. The cheese, onion, and cilantro on top make it even better. Best Mexican restaurant in my opinion read more

Los Portales - Huarache de asada - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Best tacos of my life. Got pastor, carnitas, and carne asada. So much meat in each taco. Meat was perfectly tender, not chewy or tendony. So well seasoned. Pastor even came with grilled pineapples. Open late. Plenty of seating inside. If I was ever in Omaha again - have to go back. read more

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I can't help but roll my eyes when people talk about "authentic" Mexican food or lack thereof in Omaha. Family-run taquerias are owned and operated by folks who often feature family recipes passed on by grandparents and other relatives who came from Mexico and beyond. You'll find familia in the kitchen. If that doesn't make it authentic, I guess I don't know what authentic means. That being said, Big Bro and I tried Los Portales recently. We were underwhelmed by the flavors until we put on the sauces. Sauces are a perfect example of differences in preference, not authenticity. The ones at Los Portales were thinner than what I prefer, but the flavors were just what was needed. What one person likes, another doesn't. The presentations were beautiful and the portions were large. I had a gordita which I expected to love but didn't. The thick house made tortilla was tasty, but I discovered I like crispy better. We devoured the guac and chips, delicious. Big Bro ordered his go-to for Mexican restaurants, chimichanga but it was just ok. Adding sauce made it more flavorful. Many people prefer the food at Los Portales and call it authentic. I also call it authentic, but prefer other recipes. read more

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GREAT burrito! The guacamole was good too! Service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely come here again. read more

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I found Los Portales while looking for something close by after a full day at the zoo. The restaurant is small and unassuming. There is a fridge with various drinks including Jarritos and Mexican Coca-Cola. You order at the counter. I ordered a Jarritos, Chicano's, and quac and chips. The food was all great. The portions are huge! You definitely get your money's worth. The quac was great and fresh. This place is 100% authentic. I was glad I made the decision to dine at Los Portales after a long day of walking at the zoo. Definitely recommend if you are in the area! read more

Los Portales - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I had the al pastor and carne asada street tacos with an horchata and everything was wonderful. You order from the counter and a pleasant server brings it to your table. If you're in a hurry this is a great choice as we had our food in less than five minutes. Goodrich ice cream is available if you leave room for dessert. Los Portoles is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Los Portales - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Casual Mexican food with great hours! You can get food from 9:30- midnight, which I appreciate. You order at the counter and seat yourself. I liked the great selection of items, but it was hard not to get some classic tacos. I really liked the tacos, they do it perfectly simple: meat, cilantro, onion. I liked the tamale as well, but it was lacking on the meat. It was mostly the masa dough, but I actually really liked the dough. It was spicy which is a nice change up. They also have a great selection of ice cream. read more

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This meal was disappointing. I got a gordita (cactus, chorizo, potatoes). It was ok. I should have read the Yelp reviews first! It's just made from corn tortillas and was greasy and tough. My husband had a tilapia meal and was more impressed. The salsas are very good; hot. I think they used to bring chips to the table, now you have to order them. I remember having had better meals here in the past. I probably just should have had tacos, tacos never let me down. read more

Los Portales - Nopales gordita and tilapia dinner - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I had mixed fajitas with corn tortillas and it came with rice and beans. The homemade corn tortillas are amazing! Everything was delicious and service was fast. I did not dine in but got it to go. I will definitely be back to try something else. read more

Los Portales got the boys set up right!!!! Incredible food. We're definitely coming back whenever we stop through Omaha next time. read more

Los Portales - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I have neglected this Taqueria for too long. Top notch street tacos. Original Goodrich location. A smart location off of 13th and Vinton and in eastern portion of little Mexico. Off street parking lot to avoid the crazy 24th traffic. Wonderful and quick service. Ice cream for dessert. read more

Los Portales - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I lived in Texas for a number of years and I can honestly say this is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The tortillas are fresh. The meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly very moist the young ladies, that server kind and respectful I look forward to coming here every time I come to town I recommend it to anybody who likes authentic Mexican cooking With absolutely no frills just great awesome food and then to top it off. You have amazing Goodrich ice cream that's just absolutely from another planet. This place is the bomb I give it 5+ plus stars. Jed read more

Good food like we ordered, cute and clean restaurant, nice staff that was very polite

Great carne asada tacos, horchata and quick service. Decent value, quality and taste. Menu was extensive and will need to check out other items. read more

Cute place with counter ordering. People were friendly and food was brought to our table quickly. Food was authentic, tasty and well priced. Parking lot is usually full when I drive past and now I know why. read more

Great food. Brought. Group and we all loved it. Would go back when in Omaha. Close to the zoo!

Delicious food packed with flavor! Super quick service and easy online ordering. This place is definitely my new go-to for Mexican.

My boyfriend and I (both from LA) discovered this gem after having a bad experience with another Mexican restaurant in Iowa, we needed a redemption. And I quote my boyfriend, "Leaving this restaurant, I feel like I should be giving them an award or something; magical!" My boyfriend and I got the carne asada burrito and fries. I can honestly say that this is one of the BEST burritos I've had in my life!!! Raised in Mexico and Southern California, I'm amazed on how I enjoyed my food! The carne asada fries (pico de gallo on the side) are like the Cajun style (so yummy) and they are very generous with the avocado slices on top of the fries. The carne asada in both the burrito and fries was tasty and tender. We are definitely coming back to get the burrito and try other foods in their menu. The service was great! The ambience is a legit mom and pop Mexican restaurant. Loved it! read more

This place has excellent street tacos! I love that you can add avocado and queso fresco to the traditional street tacos with cilantro and onions. The asada (steak) is marinated so perfectly! It's very flavorful. I highly recommend it. The service is great too! The staff is friendly. read more

Los Portales - Asada Street Tacos with added avocado and queso fresco - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

There was a short wait while they handled several to go orders which I didn't mind at all, I found it very promising that they were so busy for such a small store. This place is very unassuming but the food was SPECTACULAR! I ordered two soft tacos and 1 small quesadilla, all of them stuffed with so much meat and cheese. Prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of food you get. read more

There is a reason why this has been here for so long! Everything is amazing. Simple no frills food. Perfectly Seasoned meats that are always top notch. They have the best tamales in Omaha. read more

Don't let the dark front of this place fool you. Come on in, it is well worth it! This is super casual Mexican food at its best. Paper plates and plasticware and some of the best food I have ever had. I ordered the Dorados Taco platter. I was feeling conservative so I went with the ground beef. I piled on the red sauce and the flavor bomb was incredible! They seasoned the meat like none other I have tasted. I had the flour shells which were slightly fried and not greasy at all. The rice was great and the beans were silky smooth. I loved this joint and will be back to try all of the other meat choices. read more

Very good food! Wonderful. Clean and fast. Workers are very nice and friendly. Variety in Mexican food.

Local and authentic. Tacos and burritos were on point. This is a local place...can't go wrong with anything on the menu but if you think you just want one just order two. The salsa is great. read more

The food was delicious and a great price! I LOVED the horchata and the Al Pastor street taco was my favorite. The restaurant is small but there was still enough seating, while also being clean. I enjoyed the Mexican music that was playing. The service was quick and the lady taking my order was really kind and made the recommendation for the Al Pastor taco, which as I already mentioned was my favorite! read more

Los Portales - Pork Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Amazing!! I wonder if their corn taco shells are homemade? They are thicker than normal, but they single wrap their tacos. I could the meat was made in house. I mean just look at that carnitas taco. Nothing better than a taco with meat, onion, and cilantro. The nachos were alright- loaded up with meat, cheese, avocado, and tomatoes. All around a great experience from los portales! My brother liked his enchiladas so much that I didn't even get to try a bite! I'll be back for more tacos! read more

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Pretty reasonable price for a ton of food. Came out so quick I barely even sat down. Classic authentic Mexican in South Omaha. Great summer spot they have a nice patio with tables! read more

Los Portales - Quesadillas de Papas & pork street taco - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This place came up on a search for the best Mexican restaurant in Omaha. The food was OK but did not reach the expectations I had for "the best" in a city the size of Omaha. I live in a city less than half the size of Omaha and we have at least half a dozen or more Mexican restaurants that are significantly better than Los Portales. Our table had mixed fajitas, steak street tacos and chicken quesadillas. We will not be return visitors. read more

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Ask for Yaneli, she is a sweet beautiful young woman. She made sure we were well taken care of! They start you off with free chips and beans with cheese, great starting snack! We ordered: chicken burrito, sopes, fries, bistec con nopales, gorditas, enchiladas. We had some jarritos, sidral, and the agua de horchata is so good! Everyone loved the food! Authentic, cooked to perfection, seasoned well! The green salsa has a kick to it and the red salsa is spicier but not too spicy. The music was fun & the environment is very welcoming! They also have Goodrich icecream, always a good choice! Food: 5 stars Price: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Cleanliness: 4 stars Overall Experience: 4.5 stars read more

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I was recommended Los Portales from a local on Reddit, their was a post someone made asking for suggestions on local Mexican joints. I tried there Flautas, Chimichanga, Pork Tamale in Green Sauce and a Al Pastor Street taco - this was all split between 2 people. Flautas are my go-to at any Mexican restaurant I am trying out, Los Portales flautas did not disappoint. The flautas I have had at different locations around Omaha have all been very thin, extra crispy, and lacking in meat. Los Portales flautas had more girth to them, filled with moist, flavorful shredded chicken and fried golden brown. They were topped with cotija, lettuce, tomato and sour cream and came with a side of beans and rice. The cotija was in fairly large chunks, I didn't enjoy that much, I was hoping for a little more shredded lettuce and sour cream on top but overall these were the best flautas I have had in the Omaha area. 4.2/5 The chimichanga, a favorite of my childhood, I saw a picture on there yelp and it looked delicious. My chimichanga was a fried burrito with only chicken inside, beans and rice were on the side as were the guacamole and pico de gallo, the sour cream came in a separate plastic container, it was advertised that shredded lettuce also came with the burrito but I received none. The flavors on the chimichanga were there, it was fried well but probably could have used another 30-45 seconds to get it that crispiness I expect. Eating it as a whole with the beans & rice, pico, guac and sour cream was difficult and something I have never seen before. I partially understand this as the hot, fried chimichanga could make the guac, pico and lettuce (if there was any) wilt or go brown but on the other hand having to construct a bite every time was not ideal. I would have liked if the burrito came topped with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and Pico and the rice and beans be a side option, but that's just me. I enjoyed it for what it was. 3.4/5 The Al Pastor taco was delicious, it came with a homemade corn tortilla, little dices of grilled pineapple and onion and the pastor itself was seasoned and cooked well. I only ordered 1 taco but I do think this was my favorite item I got and will go back just for tacos in the future. 4.1/5 I grew up in California and my friends mother use to make 100's of tamales every winter. These tamales at Los Portales brought me back to those times, they were well constructed, great masa base, pork was juicy, my only complaint was a lack of the green salsa that was suppose to accompany my tamale. 3.9/5 With my order I got 2 salsas, a red kind of Rojo Salsa and a Salsa Verde. The red salsa was delicious, had a herby beginning with hints of garlic and ended with a medium spiciness. The salsa verde was also very good, especially when compared to other salsa verde I have had in the area, it was a bit watery but the flavors were there. They also have an ice cream bar with what seemed to be around 20 flavors, its an odd combo, Mexican food and ice cream but if you are in the mood or you have children this might be a fun treat! Los Portales is the definition of "Don't judge a book by its cover" from the outside driving by I would probably have never stopped in, but I'm glad I did and I will be back very soon. overall I would give them a 4.1/5 read more

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We ordered through Uber Eats and everything was delicious! I had a chicken chimichanga which was extremely flavorful. The chicken is shredded, super juicy, a little smoky with just enough spice. The prices are incredibly reasonable. The red and green salsas that come on the side are really good as well. Everything was fresh and well packed. The corn tortillas for the tacos seem to be made in house which adds an extra level of deliciousness. Will definitely order from Los Portales again. read more

Another gem in South Omaha, set slightly apart from the competition along little Mexico town! (24th street corridor). It's South of the Old Market, near I-80 and also very close to the Zoo. We typically grab a bite here before or after heading to the zoo. They have a full authentic menu, I think the best menu items are the torta, taco, and tamale. Standard service as you will find along 24th-brisk, efficient, and FAST. The house made tortilla and the complimentary bean dips and salsas are a nice touch. Another great option for Mexican if you find yourself downtown or east of 24th St. read more

Los Portales - Mexican Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Best street tacos ever I will be coming back for more tacos and I will let friends and family aware if this place

Sweet little place that deserves top marks for food, portion size, service, and dining environment. It's a quaint but comfortable dining space with families quietly enjoying time together. This is a restaurant that appeals to many different groups -- most people were eating tacos and kids getting huge ice cream cones. We decided on entrees during our recent visit to try something different. The staff was very attentive and kind - we were welcomed in and thanked for coming while leaving, extra salsa and big glasses of water were on the house. The service was impeccable. Entree sizes were enormous - the mixed fajitas included more shrimp than you ever get in a high end restaurant. Can't recommend this place enough for a neighborhood restaurant. read more

Plenty of Yelpers are claiming this is the 'best authentic Mexican' restaurant in the city of Omaha. Today, I was finally able to stop by and see for myself if this was true. The parking lot is small and if you cannot find a spot in front, this means there are no more tables to sit at. The system is you walk up to the front counter and physically order your food, next to the ice cream offering display. Once you order, they will remember who you are if you decide to eat there vs sitting/standing off to the side to pick up a takeout order. I ordered the steak with jalapeño peppers that comes with rice, beans, and your choice of homemade tortillas (corn or flour). A table opened up after ordering and I'm glad the staff rush to clear off and clean the tables before you sit down. The wait is moderate and what has changed from past Yelp reviews is there are no more free Chips and Salsa given to you when you sit down. If you want chips and homemade salsa, there is a fee you pay when you first order. My food was very hot in temperature and a good bite was tasted due to the jalapeños. The steak serving is very generous compared to other similar restaurants in Omaha. The downside was there was a lot of fat on the steak I had to physically remove before I placed my mixture in the homemade tortillas and used the 2 different homemade spicy salsa as a dipping sauce. Overall, the food is good but it is not the best Mexican restaurant in Omaha. The dishes are very authentic but I was unable to claim what other Yelpers have stated in past reviews. read more

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Simple set up- table service for food and order at the counter for ice cream and milk shakes. The chips and salsa to start are tasty, but beware to non-bean lovers, as the chips come served in Bean dip (which I liked). Salsas, a green and a red, tasted house made. I got 3 chicken street tacos ($1.85 a piece), stuffed full of tender, flavorful shredded chicken and topped with onions and cilantro. Highly recommend. Got avocado on the side. We also ordered a small cheese and chicken quesadilla ($3) which was stuffed, and the grilled pollo with rice and tortillas. All were tasty. read more

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The food was so good that I forgot to take a picture! The shrimp burrito was so good that since I'm not from here I actually debated trying to take some home to freeze for another time. My husband got Asada and Pastor and said the Pastor was off because the pineapple was to sweet. A child said the beans were spicy but I thought they were mildly spicy. I will definitely try to visit here every time and their hours make it so easy to know I will be back! read more

Best (red) Salsa in town!! Service is decent. Cleanliness could use a bit of improvement, however that doesn't take away from being top 5 Mexican food in Omaha. read more