Well, I'll start by saying that this is the place that my buddies and I go to after the bars close. That about sums the place up. Fairly greasy spoon-style authentic mexican. The place is a hole in the wall, has big portions, good prices, a a salsa bar. Don't be afraid if the place looks a little dumpy on... more

Being from New Mexico, my family appreciates truly authentic Mexican food in the Mid-West and Alvarado's has it! My personal favorite is the chorizo con huevos burrito with added cheese. My husband's favorite is the carnitas burrito. When we moved to the Omaha area, we saw the advertisements for La Mesa Restaurant as the "Best in Omaha". I've eaten there... more

If you want authentic Mexican food at any time of the day or night and a great value, Alvarado's is the place! You can get a large plate of food, like what you would get at a sit-down place for almost half the cost. Their horchada, a rice-based cinnamon-flavored milk drink, is awesome! more

Open all night...the somewhat greasy food will fill you up when you've been up too long or drinking too much! more