Enjoy traditional dishes like carne asada, burritos, and tamales made with fresh, local ingredients.
Sip on house-made, refreshing fruit juices to complement your meal.
Receive free chips and salsa while waiting for your order, adding value to your visit.
Experience quick order processing and attentive staff in a welcoming environment.
Affordable pricing with great deals, such as low-cost sides like chicken tamales.
Yummy ! Best authentic Mexican I’ve had in Lincoln. Carne asada is amazing. Love the Fresh fruit juices and I’m pretty sure they make their own tortillas
Guy was really good about taking our complex order
Food is usually up very fast no matter what time of day it is. Always complimentary chips and salsa while you wait for your food. Staff is friendly and the food is top quality locally. This place usually stays open alot later than other places although I wish they were still open a little later on weeknights
You'll have to find sparse parking on the streets nearby so come early if you're meeting someone, but this place really has the best deals and quality in Lincoln! Great service, great flavor, great prices. Lengua burrito was great, and adding on a chicken tamale as a side only cost $2.75!
Walked to Tico but it was after 8:00 pm, so I had to find plan B. Usually that unique flavors of the beef in the hard shelf taco, would tell me if I like the food or not and El Chaparro did it right for me! The flavors of the rice and been too … this place did it right! Will do the Diablo shrimp next time!

Authentic Mexican flavors served fast and fresh in the heart of Lincoln.
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El Chaparro is a beloved Mexican restaurant in Lincoln, NE, known for its authentic, high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients, including house-made tortillas and fruit juices. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,800 reviews, we offer a budget-friendly dining experience featuring complimentary chips and salsa, fast service, and a friendly atmosphere. Perfect for locals and visitors craving genuine Mexican cuisine like carne asada, lengua burritos, and Diablo shrimp.
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