Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Taqueria Tijuana
Family-run South 24th Street taqueria, open 26+ years, known for handmade tortillas and cachete (beef cheek) tacos.
What stands out
Cachete (beef cheek) taco — consistently singled out for buttery-soft texture and deep umami flavor
Good to know
Some reviewers note it is not fancy — strictly casual counter-service format
- Counter service
- Mexican
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
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- Counter service
- Mexican
- Visitor classic
- Local favorite
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Why people go
- Cachete (beef cheek) taco — consistently singled out for buttery-soft texture and deep umami flavor
- Adobada (marinated pork) — charred, crisp exterior with succulent interior; praised as among the best in Omaha
Good to know
- Some reviewers note it is not fancy — strictly casual counter-service format
Sources + full snapshot4 sources
Taqueria Tijuana on South 24th Street is widely regarded as one of the top authentic Mexican taquerias in Omaha, consistently praised by both critics and diners for its cachete, adobada, and handmade sopes at street-food prices. It has drawn favorable coverage from the Omaha World-Herald and Omaha Magazine and ranks among Yelp's highest-rated taco spots in the metro area.
More reasons mentioned
- Handmade sopes and gorditas — frequently highlighted alongside carne asada as standout menu items
- Authentic, affordable pricing — full meal under $15; tacos under $3 each
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- A handful of reviews mention pricing feels high relative to portion size compared to nearby competitors
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- Omaha Food Magazine — Featured profile celebrating 26 years of operation; second-generation owners carry on the family legacy; highlights the cachete taco and handmade salsas.
- Visit Nebraska (official state tourism) — Listed as a recommended Omaha dining destination on the Nebraska Tourism Commission's official website.
- Omaha World-Herald (Sarah Baker Hansen) — Featured in OWH food critic Sarah Baker Hansen's 'best tacos in Omaha' roundup; she specifically named cachete (beef cheek) as her personal favorite at the restaurant
- Omaha Magazine — Omaha Magazine's Pick of the Zip names Taqueria Tijuana as one of Omaha's traditional Mexican restaurants and highlights its menudo
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- Food8.6
- Value8.4
- Vibe7.6
- Service7.9
- Quiet5.7
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- scenario: omaha_plates · Sample expert tier×1.27 · Sample receipt flag · 6mo
- scenario: southo_sara · Sample local tier×1.01 · Sample photo flag · 6mo
- scenario: benson_betty · Sample local tier×1.00 · Sample receipt flag · 9mo
- scenario: tuesdaytacos · Sample registered tier×0.25 · Sample self-attestation · 14mo
- scenario: guest-91c4 · Sample anonymous tier×0.07 · No sample proof · 7mo