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South 24th Street: A Century of Omaha Tacos

South Omaha has been a Mexican-American neighbourhood since the packinghouses recruited workers in the early twentieth century, and 24th Street remains the state's Mexican commercial spine.

Nebraska: 333 taco venues on record across 56 cities, 64 dedicated taquerias, trucks and stands, 67% independent.

Where to look in Nebraska

Omaha's south side dominates; Lincoln, Grand Island and Lexington follow the meatpacking map.

Showing the 30 busiest of 56 Nebraska cities on record.

What to order in Nebraska

Old-line taquerias on and around South 24th Street.

Nebraska is independent country

Nebraska is independent-leaning — 67% of the venues on record are not part of a national chain, which is high by national standards.

Taco shop 268Taqueria 48Truck 15Restaurant 1Birrieria 1
  • 67% independent (222 of 333)
  • 47% close at 11pm or later (18 of the 38 with hours on record)
  • 32 have a drive-through
  • 1 are tagged vegetarian- or vegan-friendly
  • 2 have outdoor seating

Best-ranked taco spots in Nebraska

Ranked by how taco-focused each place is and how complete its listing is, not by who paid. How we rank.

  1. 1Taqueria LorenzoTaqueria · 222 E 2nd StSee hoursCallDirections
  2. 2Taqueria Los ReyesTaqueria · 116 South 27th StreetSee hoursCallDirections
  3. 3California TacoTaco shop · 3235 California StreetSee hoursCallDirections
  4. 4Javi's TacosTaco shop · 3 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  5. 5Rusty TacoTaco shop · 4 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  6. 6Super TacoTaco shop · 2 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  7. 7Taco BellTaco shop · 50 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  8. 8Taco InnTaco shop · 6 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  9. 9Taco John'sTaco shop · 52 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  10. 10Taco TownTaco shop · 1007 West 27th StreetSee hoursCallDirections
  11. 11Tacos MexicoTaco shop · 2 locationsSee hoursCallDirections
  12. 12Tipsy Tina's Tacos CantinaTaco shop · 800 Q StreetSee hoursCallDirections
  13. 13Birrieria El ChalanBirrieria · 4516 S 24th StHours not recordedCallDirections
  14. 14Komal Mexican TaqueriaTaqueria · 942 W 24th StHours not recordedCallDirections
  15. 15Miranda's Taqueria y PupuseriaTaqueria · 11036 Elm StHours not recordedCallDirections
  16. 16Pa Mas Taqueria and GrillTaqueria · 220 S 31st AveHours not recordedCallDirections
  17. 17Roos TaqueriaTaqueria · 107 Cattlemens DrHours not recordedCallDirections
  18. 18Taqueria 84Taqueria · 8406 Q StHours not recordedCallDirections
  19. 19Taqueria CancinoTaqueria · 100 E 8th StHours not recordedCallDirections
  20. 20Taqueria CantónTaqueria · 504 Ho Chunk PlzHours not recordedCallDirections

Tacos in Nebraska: common questions

Which Nebraska city has the most taco spots?

Omaha leads Nebraska with 107 venues on record, followed by Lincoln and Grand Island. That is a count of places, not a quality ranking — the ranked list above orders by taco focus.

Are most tacos in Nebraska from chains or independents?

33% of the 333 Nebraska venues on record belong to a national chain, leaving 222 independents. 64 of them are dedicated taquerias, trucks, stands or birrierías.

Where can I get tacos late at night in Nebraska?

Of the 38 Nebraska venues with opening hours on record, 18 (47%) close at 11pm or later. Hours change often, so check the individual listing before driving over.

What kind of tacos is Nebraska known for?

Old-line taquerias on and around South 24th Street.

Last updated September 29, 2026. Venue details refresh with each data import.