El Chaparro
900 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508
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Address :
900 S 13th St
Lincoln, NE, 68508 - Phone (402) 435-7112
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Patrick T.
El Chaparro is the real deal when we are talking Authentic Mexican food! Which is sometimes a bummer for a vegan! Cause yep they have lard in the beans! Oh well! The chips are great and so is the salsa! They have great hot sauces, and the flavors hit you with a punch! It's a pretty small joint, so it can fill up fast during the dinner hours! Our waitress was really nice and very attentive to my diatary needs and made sure I had the perfect little meal crafted especially for me! The really great thing about El Chaparro is that it's super super super cheap! WOW this is the spot to go if you are on a budget!
(4)Alek Z.
From what I've had, possibly the best Mexican restaurant in Lincoln. I've been going here every now and then since freshman year and have eaten most of the menu. Pretty much all of it is good, and there's enough variety for whatever kind of Mexican food you're in the mood for. The prices are pretty cheap, and most plates are served with quite a bit of food. However, the main attraction for me is that they serve the single greatest non-alcoholic drink ever invented: HORCHATA. It's a really simple drink, just rice water, sugar and a little bit of cinnamon, served cold. It's got enough sugar to kill a horse, but OMG it's so good. It's like the baklava of drinks; I know it'll kill me some day, but until then I have it with abandon. I'll have a glass there and then get a big gulp cup to go. Another big draw for them is that they're open until 3 a.m. most nights, so it's an excellent late night destination. Their parking lot out front is pretty small, so you might have to park on the side of the street, but it's usually not too crowded.
(4)Shawn K.
Awesome food, quick service, extremely reasonable prices. As in my dinner was $5.84 including tax and I'm stuffed.
(4)Toni A.
Being a relatively new transplant from Arizona to Lincoln, I was sure I was going to miss having a good Mexican place to visit. So when I moved I was happy to be in the same neighborhood as El Chaparro! I love that they are open until 3am and the servers are always great. Cinco tacos with your choice of meat, burrito grandes and enchiladas are all delicious! This isn't fancy but it's good. The Menudo is hard to come by as they usually sell out fairly quickly. They only offer red which is not my favorite but at least they offer the option!
(5)Brian K.
The best spicy sausage meals or steak fajitas ever.
(5)Lacey M.
This is the best place to eat...ever. Best mexican and also just THE BEST. I get cheese enchiladas every time and a TON of their amazing, homemade hot sauce. They have amazing chips and THE BEST cilantro-ey homemade salsa you've ever had. I don't live in Lincoln anymore and it is a tragedy that I can't eat El Chaparro everyday. It's so good. I can't talk about it anymore because I'm depressed that I can't be eating it right now. SO GOOD.
(5)Todd D.
OK, i'm writing this as a single experience customer driving through Lincoln on way back home from a Colorado spring break. I chose this place based on Yelp reviews, and my guess is it's fine for cheap eats by local college students. But my experience was not very good. The food was average, albeit quickly served. The place is a bit rough - our table was dirty, and plus the tiolet was all clogged up. I can't recommend it for travelers passing through, i would definitely choose somewhere else. Only good part was family of 4 ate for $30.
(2)Ali L.
Great steak burritos for around $7.
(3)Mark D.
Usually when I come back to a city I've been before I have one or several places I just have to go eat while I'm back there. Aside from people, foods are what I remember best from places I've visited. As we were driving into Lincoln my co workers asked where to go, I honestly had no idea, sure Lincoln has a few staples such as Tasties, Misties, deLeons and of course Runza yet nothing that warranted something along 'they have the best damn [fill in the blank] in 100 miles. That changed after grabbing a quick bite at El Chaparro with my son last night. Best damn tacos North of Texas, by a long shot. After having lived in Texas for a few years I have given up on finding great Mexican food somewhere people didn't speak with a drawl. No more! I've found a 'have to eat here at least once' spot for when I'm back in Lincoln and reinvigorated my desire to possibly, maybe, find some good Mexican closer to home as well.
(4)Michael C.
Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. But also one of the least Tex-Mex places. If you want authentic Mexican, with a very kind Hispanic wait staff, Mexican. TV playing, Mexican music playing, etc, it's the place. If you want Tex-Mex, maybe not.
(4)Amos L.
Fantastic little restaurant with authentic, cheap food. The staff is friendly and energetic. Everything I have tried is amazing at an amazing price. The atmosphere is not glamorous, but simple and cost efficient which is perfect.
(5)Sandy T.
We wanted to try a New Mexican restaurant in Lincoln, we have our favorite places! We went here based on the positive reviews of the best "Mexican food in Lincoln!!!" This is the best Mexican food in town...IF.... You are super drunk, have the munchies or its 1:45 am and nothing else is open! My husband had carne asada or at this place Jack Links covered in onions. I had the enchiladas and a tamale...never had a chicken tamale and didn't care for it, very dry. The enchiladas were decent but nothing special. The beans were super runny. And the rice I could have made better at home with a box of Rice-A-Roni!! Well now we know El Chapparo is definitely NOT the best Mexican restaurant in town! I could name you 20 others including Taco Bell that I would rather eat at than this place!! We will never be back again! And there were a lot of very loud conversations from behind the counter that was very distracting and annoying!!
(1)Chad K.
Always wanted to try this place, and finally did. Great food and very friendly staff, with fair prices. You can't go wrong for authentic Mexican food. And they are always open late.
(4)Austin T.
Another cheap Lincoln restaurant that serves some great food. I got the two chicken tacos with rice and beans, and they were really solid! I wish I would have gotten the cinco tacos instead, because the portions for the rice and beans were pretty small. However, the tacos had really good flavor, and the tortillas were perfectly soft and warm, not rubbery. Definitely the first place you should go for you Mexican fix!
(4)Eva B.
Love this place! The food is excellent, especially shrimp. The prices are affordable, and enjoy the horchata
(5)Mike G.
Favorite Mexican restaurant in Nebraska. This is where the Mexicans eat. Says it all. Always busy. Grand burrito and Cinco tacos. Both excellent.
(5)Chris B.
Such good food. Tongue tacos are to die for. Very fast friendly service. Very casual and laid back. If you enjoy authentic Mexican food then certainly give them a try.
(5)Laura S.
We stopped in for dinner passing through Lincoln. The three of us got tacos- chicken, steak, and shrimp. The shrimp were the best. They came with onions and cilantro. Rice and refried beans were standard. House made salsa was really tasty. Kind of a hole in the wall place. Service was not super friendly, but very fast.
(3)Alex G.
had the tortas, they were really good, and they were very reasonably priced. will be coming back to this establishment yo
(4)Dezeray D.
Best Mexican food to be found in Nebraska, also best Mexican food I've had outside if southern California. Go eat there now! They also let you do to go Its not the prettiest ever, but the places with the best food are often not.
(4)Sarah G.
I'm really waffling between two and three stars here... Words like 'decent' and 'regular' are springing to mind as I try to write this review. Even right after leaving the restaurant I was having trouble remembering anything that stood out to me in terms of flavor - aside from the bottles of salsa (with ample cilantro) that were provided. The chips seemed fresh out of a bag, and weren't replenished (greedy American want, I know). After much deliberation I ordered chicken enchiladas - pretty standard fallback item when I can't decide on anything else (and our server had no recommendations for me besides the generic... 'everything is good' resonse). I did consider the taco platter option, but didn't want to risk it given my love for other tacos in town. It's unlikely that I'd return, but if 'regular' food where what you see is what you get and there's not too much confusion or challenge is right up your alley, then this might be the place for you.
(2)Sara W.
Decided to try this place after reading the reviews, wow wish I wouldn't have. The food has no flavor, the chips are left sitting out and very stale! I had the cinco tacos al pastor the only flavor came from the cilantro and onions, even the salsas had no flavor. My fiancé had the fajitas and also said they had no flavor.
(1)Erica M.
This place puts the "authentic" in Authentic Mexican food. The Rice is very tasty and reminds me of the mexican rice my grandma used to make. The beans are also very very good and im head over heels for the chicken enchiladas, definitely affordable. Dining room is small, but most hole-in-the-wall delicious places like that arent very pretty.
(5)Chris M.
Ate here twice within a couple of days. Had cheese enchiladas one day and a grande chorizo burrito the next. Both dishes were very good though I liked the burrito the most. Their fresh made quacamole was outstanding. The taste and overall quality of the food coupled with the low cost makes this a place I will surely visit again the next time I am in Lincoln.
(4)King B.
After reading the glowing reviews I decided to drive across town and give them a try. Huge mistake. I am not sure if the bottle-blonde waitress is a racist or simply doesn't care about making money. I waited at the counter for 5 to 10 minutes and I was not greeted by ANYONE. Not one person asked if I needed anything or wanted to order. The fore-mentioned waitress then proceeded to smile at me then text away while completely ignoring me. Never again. I will be sure to tell everyone about the rude treatment I received. That's alright, I will continue to go to Super Taco. So much more friendly there!
(1)Amanda B.
This is authentic Mexican food. If you are looking for over-sized portions, fancy tex-mex sauces, or gimmick-y reinventions then you will be disappointed. Amazing salsa. We always buy a large container on our way out. No surprises on the menu. I enjoy their rice & beans with whatever I choose! The atmosphere isn't fancy. Although the dining area, the kitchen, and the bathrooms all appear clean. Good, simple service to go with good, simple food.
(4)Steve S.
It's the best Mexican place in town, in my humble opinion. And by that I mean it's not Mayonnaiser Mexican -- it's authentic. I tend to get the five tacos with beef, with a few fried peppers. I tend to go for lunch, though I know it does a brisk after-hours business. When I'm sitting in this place, with Liga MX futbol or a classic Univision telenovela on the TVs above, realizing I'm one of the only people speaking English in the joint, I can't help but feel like I'm back on the West Coast, where these kinds of awesomely basic family-owned dives were legion. The atmosphere ain't much, but I don't go there to be wowed by the waiter's wine-pairing knowledge. It's lovably divey. The food is superb and the staff are friendly and a joy to have around. What's not to love?
(4)Elmo J.
Tried this out based on the Yelp reviews...great food! Never knew this place existed! The "cinco tacos" (I got 2/pork..2/chorizo...1/steak)...all were very good! Definitely a place to try, open until 2am...can't beat the prices.
(5)Wyn R.
My husband and I love this place. If you want authentic, no frills Mexican, this is your place. Admittedly, the wait staff knows us, but even before we were regulars they were always very friendly. Awesome char broiled cinco tacos! Yummy green chile burrito. And I love their beans and rice, as does our 1 year old! One word of advice, you have to salt everything. I don't think they cook with salt at all.
(4)Nancy C.
Every two weeks, we spend a lunch hour here since a friend and I work about two blocks away. For such a relatively small sized restaurant, they offer an extensive menu that hasn't disappointed me yet plus the service is great and they all seem to love what they're doing. If I could produce such fabulous food, I guess I'd be happy to be working there too. Their rice and beans are so so good, actually I've never had a bad meal here--it doesn't seem possible. Enjoy!
(5)Angie W.
We usually venture out to Super Taco because I love their carne asada tacos, but we actually live closer to El Chaparro, so we decided to give it a try. We had been there once before, but it was after a late night and, well, at those times anything tastes good... otherwise the Highway Diner wouldn't be in business. First of all, their chips and salsa are TO DIE FOR. In the El Chaparro vs. Super Taco competition going on in my head, this round goes to El Chaparro. I was disappointed that I didn't find an option to order my carne asada tacos individually, although, to be fair, I didn't ask if this was a possibility. Instead, I went straight for the cinco tacos option. My husband ordered enchiladas, and my daughter ordered a hardshell beef taco. The tacos were comparable to Super Taco - small, traditional, onion, cilantro. lime, etc. However, I think Super Taco's meat is more flavorful. More importantly, Super Taco's salsa verde (which is a huge flavor addition to a carne asada taco) is super yummy. El Chaparro's - well, it wasn't for me. I felt it was pretty bland. So, Super Taco wins this round hands-down. My husband was 100% pleased with his enchiladas, and my daughter happily ate her hardshell taco. We did end up paying more than we would at Super Taco but, again, maybe I could have ordered the tacos individually (I usually only get two), which would have brought the price down.
(4)Joel G.
Had pretty bad heartburn last time after the chicken mole enchiladas
(3)jennie p.
I absolutely LOVE this place! Hands down the best late-night Mexican food in Lincoln. But you better get there as soon as you can after last call because this tiny space fills up fast. Why I like it: 1. Grande Buritto con pollo. MMMmmm! 2. Quesadilla con carne asada (grande, no chico) It's also good at times other than 1 o'clock in the morning.
(5)Alexis A.
Love this little hole in the wall. Great for take out! Favorites are the chile verde burrito, cinco taco combo, nachos and enchiladas. For eat-in, I wouldn't recommend it, only because I don't think they serve alcohol. I think the service is very friendly and the food is well-priced. Some of the best Mexican in Lincoln.
(4)Josh S.
I was back in Lincoln recently and of course I had to stop in because the food here is always delicious. Unfortunately this time I was swiftly reminded of the one (and only one) negative thing about this place - that one young waitress with the bitchy attitude. You know who I am talking about! What is wrong with that snotty girl? I have never seen her with a smile on her face and she only acknowledges and converses with people who speak Spanish. Not only that, she goes out of her way to give bad service. She rolled her eyes at me for adding guacamole to my meal! Considering it costs $2 to add that, most of which is profit, why was she so mad about it? Because she had to scribble one more thing down on the check? Good grief! She was also purposefully slow and ignored any attempt of being flagged down, despite the restaurant being empty. She must be family or something, I don't know how she can remain employed after consistently acting like this. She is in dire need of an attitude adjustment! I was hoping she was done for a couple years ago when she was pregnant, but so much for that idea... Now I guess I have to call ahead and make sure she is not working before I come in.
(3)Jerad D.
So good, I usually get the fajitas or torta. Always good, and fresh and authentic. I especially like the telemundo that is always playing in the dining area. Open late, until 2 I believe, it is perfect for getting some take out after leaving downtown. Two people usually can eat here for about 20 bucks for a full meal with tip. It is probably a little out of some peoples comfort zones, but go for it, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Conrad C.
this place rocks. love the mexican diner ambiente, seriously good food, not expensive, friendly staff, and they're open every day till 2am! yes!
(5)J C.
I think the best mexican in lincoln, you will not be dissappointed in the food. Take out or dine in, im always happy. The gal taking my order always makes me feel like im eating at her kitchen table and I like that feeling. nothing stands out to me as it is all excellent. Food Seems fresh and made with care. The bonus is when dining in, seems to always have a novella or some latin show with really hot woman on the tube.
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