5201 South 24th Street (24th and Q)
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 502-0674
They have a drive-thru and a delivery car, though I'm not sure how far they'll deliver. If you want the abbreviated version try their taco truck in the Avanza parking lot at 31st and Leavenworth.
Open later, and til 2am on weekends (!)
www.taqueriaelreydeomaha.com
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| Chips and Dips |
Three dips for your homemade chips: (watery) beans, a'spicy salsa, and tomatillo avocado. The ramekin caddy is downright classy, as are the flat screen TVs showing the Latina Judge Judy at a respectable volume, and the wrap-around windows offering a panoramic view of 24th and Q. It's obvious this taqueria "chain" (three locations if you count the truck down the street and the newly-opened restaurant in Lincoln) is doing well for itself. They were a little stingy on the tomatoes and cheese on my sope with carnitas (a savory corn cake with pulled pork, essentially), but that's ok. I dumped on the rest of the chip dips to take care of the slight dryness. At $2.25 per sope, you can't complain. As for the tacos, the double corn tortillas aren't anything special, but the ultra-fresh cilantro, scallions, and white onions are. The al Pastor meat was well marinated and perfectly greasy. The carne asada burrito--filled with layers of rice, beans, cheese and steak--came cut in half, probably because it's actually two meals. The flour tortilla was basic but satisfying. Here is proof that Mexican food in Omaha can be pretty damn good.
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Mexican Coke
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| Carne Asada Burrito |
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| Al Pastor Taco |
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| Sope with Carnitas |
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