I would recommend that you go to the Stokes in the Old Market before you patronize this one. The menu is the same but the preparation & cleanliness is not. First, after we were seated we waited forever for a server, the table had food & rice from the previous customers all over it and my beer was brought out warm. I went with one of my old standbys - the Aztec Shrimp Salad. It was prepared the same way as the Old Market but with less attention to detail. The shrimp were over cooked and the "fixins" were offered in very small amounts. Edible but served with alot less heart than the other location. read more

Good food but not outstanding. Service fair. Interior very nice. Just not a place we choose to go again.

This is a very nice place for a good-quality dinner. I came on a Tuesday night, and sat at the bar. Tuesday nights are currently 1/2 price nights on bottles of wine; I wasn't initially interested in a full bottle but the bartender said that they could package the bottle up for me to take out when I left. so I got a bottle of the Mud House (NZ) Sauvignon Blanc, feeling pretty extravagant since I was alone. That was the hard decision. The easy one was made before I entered the restaurant, based on some online customer review. Two words: fish tacos. I LOVE fish tacos. Period. The wine was a typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with lots of fruit in it, though maybe more citrus than exotic fruits. It had a tart acidity too, that was good. The first taste seemed a little flinty, which I like, but that faded pretty quickly - maybe it was my expectation for a sauvignon blanc that colored my taste. The food was awesome. I tried the black beans first - very round, earthy flavors, in part because of the queso blanco on top (NOT cheddar or some other meltable cheese). While they weren't spicy hot, they were flavorful and satisfying. The texture was nice too - the beans were broken down and smooth, but the skins still protected enough of the inside to show that these weren't just reconsituted from powder or something. The rice was also good - vibrantly red, with a similar hearty, not-too-hot flavor. Also, it was neither greasy nor dry, which apparently is tough to manage. The fish tacos came on soft white corn tortillas, with sizable chunks of well-browned grilled tilapia crowning the veggies underneath. To be honest, I didn't even notice what veggies were underneath - but it wasn't iceberg lettuce! The tilapia had a good earthy flavor, though it might have been ever so slightly dry for my taste. What I did miss in the fish tacos was cilantro - I love lots and lots of cilantro to give the fish some zing without overpowering the delicate fish (especially tilapia). But as a package it worked well together, and was very satisfying. The service was also excellent. Attentive without being overly solicitous or falsely chatty. Yeah, I got upsold to a bottle of wine from a glass, but hell, the thing was half price. Some of the other glasses were selling for $13 (and that's just whites). I also like the dcor - no boots and cow skulls here, just tasteful earth and red-toned hues on the walls, and more black on the floor and seat areas, with lots of track lighting so you could actually see without feeling like you're in an interrogation room. I'd go here on a date for sure (well, with my wife these days, but it looks like a great place for singles). The one thing I guess I don't get is the combination of Southwest food with a great wine list, especially not reds. Maybe I skipped over the meats too quickly, but I personally would not think to order a good cabernet or zinfandel with Southwest style foods. Well, someone else can handle that combo. I'll just savor the satisfaction of those tacos and sip this here sauvignon blanc. read more

I went for the first time not knowing anything about this place, just had heard of it. They have a regular menu with tacos and enchiladas and the such. They also have a changing menu of steaks and more expensive fare. We started with the mussels as an appetizer. Hmm... Awesome. The sauce was perfect. I had the sampler platter for my main course which I thought was not that great... There was some sauce on my mushroom and steak enchilada that had a whole lot of nutmeg in it. Not tasty. The beans had the same thing. I ate around it and the relleno was kinda gross too. For dessert we had Banana's Fargo? (Not banana's foster) Man this was really good. I'm not a huge fan of bananas but this was good. All in all you can spend about $10-15 on the regular menu or around $30 on the daily menu. read more

Sharon's enchiladas - what happened? We stopped in for a late lunch and ordered Sharon's enchiladas. In the past, these have been amazing and spot on every time, as I'd say we have been to this restaurant multiple times in the past for the same dish. Today they were dry. No sauce or no cheese inside. Just shredded chicken. So, not the usual dish and didn't meet our expectations. Very disappointing. We politely asked our server, who had the manager stop by. We showed her the uneaten portion of the enchilada, expressing how we thought it was different, and gently asked, 'Has the recipe for Sharon's enchiladas changed? - this is different from what we've had in the past.' The manager started getting fidgety and said, 'Nope, the recipe has not changed for over 20 years'. Poking apart the enchilada, we said, 'ok, see here, there is no sauce inside - just shredded chicken'. Then she ignored us and said, 'ok - Is there anything else I can answer for you? Then the manager just turned around and walked away. Maybe they were dry because it was 3pm in the afternoon? Why didn't ask if she could remake it for us? Why didn't make an adjustment to our bill to OR take the cost of the incorrectly made dish off? Not sure why the question was so awkward to the manager. But whatever it was, it was a strange experience. Our server did apologize when she brought the bill, but not sure if she was apologizing for her managers behavior or that the dish was made incorrectly. read more

Actually if there was a "two-and-a-half stars" that is what I would prefer to give Stokes. I hadn't been here in quite some time and I quickly remembered why. My meal - eh - it had its ups and downs. Lets start with the downs. The black bean soup - it was blah and tasteless. Let's get some spice in there please. There was a flavor that I could not put my finger on, but other than a little smokiness, it tasted like it was straight from a can. The highlight was the soft fresh tortillas it was served with. My salmon salad on the other hand - NICE! (YAY!) It was a fun mix of salmon, corn, a spicy zip of fresh pico de gallo, pumpkin seeds, a creamy dressing, and a few other things that I cannot recollect. I would love to tell you what they were, but all of Restaurant Incs websites are "under construction." Overall - I may venture back to Stokes ... perhaps to sit outside some evening with a glass of wine and would definitely order the salmon again. It is disappointing though to menu wander and find Stokes so hit or miss. read more

Yikes. The jalapeño shrimp pasta. Undercooked pasta, tasteless sauce, with plain naked shrimp. When the waiter asked, "How's your meal?" I said, "Not very good." A look of complete shocked crossed his face...then he walked away. Crappy pasta and patriarchy. Stokes is on the "no" list. read more

We used to eat here a lot but recently the chicken in the enchiladas has been very dry and chewy. The presentation of the food has also become sub-par. The staff has always been kind and given good service. There has always been an abundance of food per order. read more

Yesterday my wife and I had the unfortunate experience of going to Stokes Grill & Bar West. My wife likes steak, she ordered the Tenderloin. Although she told me that it tasted good, there was not much steak there at all for $24.95. When the waiter brought out her dinner I actually had to ask where the next plate was for her steak, because a couple of french fries had fallen over on the maybe less than 4oz steak and covered it up. They claimed that it was 5-6oz but it was literally smaller than 3 of my fingers. That is what she got 3 small slivers of meat that looked like they belonged on the inside of a tortilla. We will not be going back to this restaurant. The day before we were at Brother Sebastian's and for the same price I received a Queen Cut Prime Rib 16 Ounce for close to the same price. The steak portion for $24.95 from Stokes was absolutely ridiculous. read more

Visited Stokes for lunch on Wednesday. We had the New Mexico Club Wrap and Fish Tacos. Both were good, as were the strawberry lemonades. Chips and salsa are offered and charged for as was the second bowl of chips, so they were pretty good but I wasn't expecting to be charged as most Tex-Mex joints offer them gratis. Decent atmosphere and good service. Nothing incredible but nothing terrible either. read more

My husband and I were referred to Stokes by a friend who said they had great chicken enchiladas. I ended up getting the Maya fire linguine and my husband got the Johnnie's big plate. We got to taste the chicken enchilada and I agree. It was good. The linguine was good too. My husband is from Michoacan so he knows carnitas and the carnita stuffed poblano pepper impressed him. I didn't like the guacamole because I thought it was sour and spoiled but the chef clarified that he uses vinegar as part of it. I'm just not used to eating it that way and plus I don't like vinegar. Other than that, the place was very delightful and I enjoyed the dinner. I would give it a higher ranking except I'm Mexican so I'm not really into non authentic Mexican food. I would recommend though. The service was top notch!! read more

Stokes - We had the Johnnie's big plate and the Maya fire linguine. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Love having Stokes in West O. This gem is always a sure bet for a great drink (cucumber jalapeno margarita is awesome!) and truly unique, flavorful food (blackened salmon fish tacos are our go-to). Don't forget dessert (bananas fargo is excellent). It's a good vibe whether it's a date night, or night out with friends. We were there just last night, and I asked for a modification on one of their signature dishes (Sharon's enchiladas). Normally they come with chicken, but I was looking for a veggie dish. They went out of their way to make it, and it was spectacular. Portions are generous, too. So great food, drinks and service, at a good value and conveniently located - two thumbs up! p.s. reverse happy hour starts at 9 pm every night of the week read more

This is the place that started me on the Southwestern flavors obsession I currently have. The decor is unique, especially for Omaha, but if you are going somewhere because it looks cool, then fly to New York or Paris or Rome. I'm going to Stokes for the food. The only appetizer I stick with is the chips and guacamole. Outside of South O, it's pretty good guac and the chips are plentiful. I also ALWAYS go with a cup of their roasted corn chowder. It is more like a chowder puree, but it has an incredible adobo and corn flavor to it, plus you dip hot flour tortillas in it (or use them as your spoon). I typically stick with the tacos. I am a huge fan of the fish tacos and the brisket tacos. My wife and father LOVE their enchiladas...it's the only thing they ever get there. I haven't tried the desserts or explored their drink menu, but I am told by my friends and family they are on par with other good restaurants. read more

We had different four meals in our group - no one liked their meals. The ahi tuna in the salad was chewy. The chicken breast was dry. The fusion wrap was 'meh' and the kids burger tasted wrong. Everyone liked the fries. But maybe that's because we were hungry... Won't be coming back. read more

We came in for brunch and it was absolutely delicious! The bloody Mary's were some of the best we've ever had and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be coming back to this place!! read more

Stokes is my jam. The Green Chili Chicken Burrito leaves me begging for more! I come to Stokes on a regular basis because they always have great service, atmosphere, and food (the most important part!). The place can be a madhouse during business days but is much more enjoyable on the weekend. I prefer to go for Sunday lunch to have a Beermosa with my burrito. read more

The seating was quick, the service was good, the waiter was knowledgeable of the menu, the corn chowder was a little sweet but good. I ordered a Salmon salad with cooked salmon which was very good. The only thing I can say is the food was a little spicy. read more

This has been one of my favorite places to eat since I moved to Omaha ten years ago. In fact, after I came back from a European trip for the first time, a major craving of mine was their Sharon's Famous Chicken Enchiladas. Now, don't think high class Mexican, or even Tex-Mex. This place definitely has a Southwestern theme, but it's a little up-class. However, the great thing about it, other than the always consistently amazing food and drink/wine selection, is how friendly and casual the atmosphere. (The prices aren't pretentious, either.) The waitstaff treats you like a friend (without being creepy and sitting down next to you or something) and is prompt and courteous. But the FOOD. Stokes serves up amazing varieties of tacos, steaks, and funky but tasty southwestern varieties of typical "American contemporary"-style food. Yeah, it's more expensive than bar food. It's not a hole-in-the-wall bar. It's a fancy restaurant. Though, I hate to use the word "fancy." It's not that pretentious. But it is a "nice" restaurant, a place to take a date, a business contact, or just go yourself if you crazily crave the Sharon's Enchiladas, can't get enough of the enchiladas, must have the enchiladas, get them to-go for $10 and split it into two or three meals because you can't live without the enchiladas!.... But that's just if you're me.... read more

Had the seared tuna salad. For $15 I would have liked to have more ingredients than romaine lettuce, tuna and pico. The pico de gallo had an overwhelming cilantro taste. Tuna was too tough to cut with the butterknife at the table so I ended up mostly eating around it. Tried my date's good for you salad with salmon, which she enjoyed. Salmon was perfectly done and the pita bread was delicious. Wait staff was excellent, very quick and patient. Might be back to try other items on the menu, but won't try their salads. read more

Flat stout beer.When waitress was apprised she mentioned keg was dry and offered no satisfaction. Had to ask for silverware after 4 of 5 apps already consumed. Wouldn't recommend sitting anywhere NEAR THE RESTROOMS after sewer gas almost made a couple of us gag.Not impressed after being told they were trying to fix it for 6 Months... Server was sweet .Food was nothing to write home about. read more

Update. Noodles are not the same the last 3 times. They're very dense, gummy and dry. Mayan fire linguine was my favorite as it's flavorful with just the right kick. It has a little crisp brightness against a very creamy sauce. I love it's very saucy as well versus dry and sticky! The chicken has a blackened seasoning you will love. If you start with a cup of corn chowder you can't go wrong! read more

It looks like other reviews are either hits or misses. We had a hit this afternoon. After a mid afternoon meeting next door, we were looking for dinner and said, "let's try Stokes." I walked in and the wood fire grill smell made me even hungrier. It wasn't too busy at that time and we had good service. The waiter was good-natured and my Baja fish tacos were great. So were the beans and rice. Price was reasonable. We'll be back. read more

Stokes is a place I don't immediately think of going but tonight seemed like a perfect place to go for HH. I've been to their HH before with my girlfriends and fiancé. And I just don't recall their HH ending at 6!! My fiancé and I just arrived in time to order two drinks and an appetizer. My fiancé ordered a Manhattan and I ordered a raspberry mojito. The mojito was delish! Brought back memories drinking mojitos in South Beach!! read more

Stokes Grill & Bar has the best enchiladas! When my husband and I are wanting good Tex-Mex with fantastic service, we go here - we're never disappointed! Our favorite server is Patrick who always goes above and beyond with his service and gives you great recommendations on the menu. This evening we ordered our normal Sharon's Enchiladas and happened to forget our leftovers Patrick had boxed up for us. Upon realizing it, I called them immediately and asked if they still had our to-go box. Although they had thrown it away, Patrick requested a new enchilada be made for us to pick up and take home. This was much more than we would've ever anticipated and truly went above and beyond. If you're looking for a fun atmosphere, superb drink list, fantastic food and over the top staff, this is the place to go. It's our favorite spot for a reason and we'll definitely be back! read more

Stokes is one of the better chain Mexican restaurants that I have tried. It has all of the staples of a cheap local Mexican place, with a few added luxury items. For example, my husband got enchiladas, which you can get anywhere.....and they were amazing! They would completely compete with any local or home cooked enchilada recipe in my opinion. Where as I got the ahi tuna fish tacos, I don't know about you, but I don't think I have ever seen ahi tuna on Mexican restaurant's menu before. They were also delicious. When we do go back however, I will definitely be getting the enchilada plate! They also had some wonderful margaritas, they were a little pricey, but strong enough to be worth it. read more

Never really understood why some folks rave about this place. I've been here several times and the one downtown. I've never really had bad service but the food is not that great. Last time in I had the steak burritos or enchiladas and the gravy tasted like chocolate syrup mixed with hamburger and beans. Disgusting. It was recommended by the waiter whom by the way was quite the character-- he was good but his comedy didn't not make up for the awful food. The only item I've ever liked are the brisket tacos. read more

Got the twisted garlic shrimp pasta, which I thought was fine. It was a bit too saucy, which masked any other flavors the dish might have had. There was a pretty generous portion of shrimp, but the plate was still a little pricey. My coworker got the honey bbq chicken sandwich meal, and it looked like it was pretty good, so I'd probably recommend to get that if you are here. read more

We used to be huge Stokes fans. This is my very first post. Very disappointing dinner this evening. Ordered the steak special and it was grizzly and fatty. When I received the bill they tried to charge me for the dinner. After they took the steak off the bill they still charged me for the side salad. My wife's dinner was a disappointment too. After eating there several times we have come to the conclusion that there are far better places to eat. read more

My cocktail party was marred by poorly catered food from Stokes (through their catering section called Restaurants Inc Catering). We paid almost $600 to have appetizers for 20 people delivered to our home. (including tax, delivery fee, driver tip). The food was NOT piping hot. The food was NOT fresh. The food seemed to have been sitting in a holding pattern for quite some time while waiting to be delivered. The wrapped asparagus was a huge rip-off. The scrawny, wrinkled, pencil size asparagus barely filled 1/4th of a 1/2 pan yet it cost $70!!! The chicken satay was soooo dry, it sucked the moisture out of ones mouth. The DRY chicken sliders (about 3 ounces of meat) were served on generic buns. The buns were not toasted, not buttered, without lettuce or tomato. It was a 3 oz piece of DRY chicken meat on a cold white bun. Blah. So much for my attempt to host a fancy cocktail party! When I complained to the catering manager, she apologized for my bad experience saying they rarely get complaints. She was downtown at other events and did not see my order go out. I realize my tiny $600 cocktail party is not worth the catering managers supervision...but did anybody at Stokes care??? My party was important to me!! The catering manager offered me $70 off of a future catered event. But, why should I risk another party to Stokes/ Restaurants Inc. Catering? Next time, I will order Jimmy Johns party platter and cater from Wheatfield's. Even HyVee catering is better than Restaurants Inc Catering. Restaurants Inc Catering stole my money from me. That is the bottom line. read more

Went to stokes to eat on a sleepy Sunday afternoon at 215. Figured a nice sit down meal and possibly a beer would tie up the afternoon nicely. Sat down after the hostess found 4 of us at a table. Several other tables and booths had diners enjoying the afternoon. Several servers around and walked by us a dozen times. After 15minutes of chatting we soon realized we didn't even have waters or met a waiter. Benefit of the doubt we waited 5 more minutes before walking out. Mentioned to the hostess that no one served us for 20 minutes. She stood there without saying a word and we soon realized that we are out of luck. Left for greener pastures and found an alternate afternoon restaurant. Sad, abysmal service may deter me from returning. read more

Had a very poor experience here. Two different tasteless pasta dishes, steak salad which consisted of wilted kale salad, a little pile of chopped red onion, about 3 oz of steak with a tablespoon of sauce, overcharged for an Old Fashioned cocktail. A total waste of a $100 bill. read more

We tried stokes for the first time today and I was very impressed. This exceeded my expectations! It was the early dinner hour so not too busy. The atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant. Not overly noisy which was great so we could talk at our table. My husband was happy the husker game was on. The server was very attentive, our glasses were never empty. Great service! I ordered the chicken enchiladas, they were great! Very cheesy. The rice was very good and had a lot of flavor and even though I am not a big fan of beans they weren't too bad. I will return to this location and would recommend it to others. read more

I typically don't leave reviews but because of how bad everything was during our visit tonight I feel inclined. We had a party of four and each of us had a different dish, each equally awful. We will never be going back! read more

The food was great! Bartender was extremely polite and helpful. The only thing that sucked was I got home and, the Queso Fondido that I ordered and paid for was not in the bag, and it would've been a 20 minute drive to have to go back and pick it up. Would be nice for the order to be double checked before the order is handed out. read more

The menu had a lot of amazing sounding entrees. They sounded like they had tons of flavor and spice. Ordered a dish that was $18, when it arrived to the table. It was basically a dish with cold oil in a warm cup, with 6 to 7 small pieces of shrimp, for the side it had 3 pieces of bread, and that was my meal for the night. It was just very disappointing bc on the menu, my dish was called fiery shrimp with chipotle oil. And it just didn't come close to the title. it wasn't even SPICY... my bf ordered a chicken and pasta dish. That was suppose to have habanero and other good spicies in it. But It was just very bland... idk I was just very disappointed bc the menu made everything sound amazing. But it was just a very basic place. read more

dinner was last minute tonight, I decided to check out Stokes I've been to the downtown location but strangely not the one by my place. I've wanted to try the Bananas fargo for awhile.. I had a delicious bacon cheeseburger on a brioche bun, and the bananas fargo ( caramel sauce chocolate sauce and bananas over ice cream with a fried tortilla. both was delicious even though I was a single diner wanting a table during rush hour on a busy Saturday night, they were more than kind and I very much enjoyed my meal. Yum! . read more

Great Food, even better staff. I had the baha fish tacos! YUMMO! the radishes in it made the flavor really pop. I ordered the Sharon enchilada to take home to my hubby. So when the bill came I accidentally had them do two checks. I was trying to put the tip on one and decided to just give her cash for the tip, scratched through it and wrote the bill amount on it. It was very busy! When the debit hit my checking account it charged a 28 dollar tip! I wish I could have given her such a great tip! I called and explained everything to John. He researched it and corrected the error. I really appreciate him and how quick he was to get back to me. Very high integrity in this place and will be going back again! Thanks John. read more

Last night was my first time eating here. I really had no idea what to expect, but my friends whom I dined with assured me it was going to be good....and, as we had been working in the yard all day with no opportunity to change clothes beforehand, dress code was not a problem. We were seated immediately, and drink orders were placed soon after that. The menu is extensive with a Southwest slant featuring a good selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. The four of us shared the nachos with cowboy beans. Chips were multicolored corn, with melted cheese, beans, tomatoes, and two salsas on the side, chipotle and verde, both very good. I wasn't feeling like a big meal so I went with a soup and salad, ordering Koko's Harvest Salad and a bowl of tortilla soup. The Caesar-inspired romaine salad has several toppings including grilled chicken breast, two dressings-sweet pepper and jalapeno ranch, along with chopped red onion, bacon bits, croutons, guacamole, and monterey jack cheese. The dressing was already on the salad, and was a little heavy-handed for me. Fresh avocado in the midwest is a little hard to pull off, quite often being overly ripe and heavily oxidized, giving it a dark greenish-brown color. I would order without it next time. All in all, a tasty and filling salad. Then there was the tortilla soup. It was like the lid of the salt shaker fell off in the kitchen. Three of us had ordered this soup, and all three of us had to send it back. The server was very apologetic, explaining that the soup was made from scratch...so I hope the soup chef will hopefully taste the soup before declaring it edible. Corn chowder was ordered up as a substitute, but I found it to be too thick and sweet, almost like batter for cornbread. Too bad. I will not go out of my way to eat here, but I would suggest it to friends looking for a decent place to eat in the suburbs on a Sunday night. read more

Contemporary south west or texmex like cuisine. They have diverse menu and in my opinion all fusion and food is good specially in west Omaha compared to downtown location. read more

The food was great, so was the place. I went there during lunch and was quite loud for my liking.