Copal

Updating this review because it's been a long time since we were there... The menu has expanded but the quality is still every bit as great and perhaps even better. This place is unique among the various good Mexican restaurants in town and has authentic Oaxacan cuisine. Highly recommend! Update: went yet again and they seem to be increasing the portions even further.

I recently tried this place for lunch and our waiter was very friendly and efficient. We started with the cheese dip and the Copal margarita. The dip was good with chopped, fresh jalapeños. The Copal margarita was very good. It was nice and strong without being too sweet. We ordered a variety of tacos for lunch. We tried the grilled mahi, birria and pastor. While they were all really good, the birria and pastor tacos were our favorites. On Tuesday tacos are 3 for $11 with rice and beans, which is a pretty good deal. They are fairly big and definitely filling! This was our first visit and the food was great and service excellent.

We celebrated my son’s 23rd birthday at Copal! This was our first time dining here and the entrees were delicious! Copal has a great menu with HUGE portions. My son ordered a steak and chicken burrito. My daughter had chicken quesadillas and I tried birria quesadillas-YUM! Diego was our patient and friendly waiter who checked on us often. Complimentary churros and ice cream with a song for the birthday guy!

We ate at Copal for the first time a few weeks ago for a family members birthday. We had the backroom reserved, and so had the room to ourselves. The service was great. We had to remind the server to get a few things, but it was a busy weekend, so that is to be expected. Our party of 10 and 2 kids ordered an array of different items, and everyone enjoyed their meals. We also got a few different alcoholic drinks - cantarito, house margarita, and Paloma all of which were also very good. Would definitely return!

went this restaurant and had a great time. They had a lot of options, and everything tasted really good. The Vegetable Fajitas were cooked just right and came with a tasty sauce. The Cheese Enchiladas were covered in a delicious green sauce that made them extra special. I also liked the Vegetable Burrito, which had potatoes, onions, and beans. The Guacamole and Chili Con Queso were great too.

Raol was our waiter. He was extremely nice and his suggestions were all amazing! Highly recommend Copal.

I don’t understand why this place isn’t packed every second of every day?! It’s the best place to eat in Omaha hands down. Authentic Mexican. Perfect spice. Excellent service! Always ask for Raul (aka your favorite waiter from Hectors!!!!) I love the Chile Rellenos!!!! Ok it’s my favorite food in Omaha!!! Watch out for that habanero dip (or have a whole can handle that spice contest!). Don’t miss out on this place! Best Mexican in Omaha!!!!

I can never say enough good things about this place! The food is always incredible, the drinks are strong and spectacular AND the service is always great. Everyone that works there is so friendly and kind to us every time! This time we had Raul as our server and he was funny and played with my son, suggested a drink that we really enjoyed and had us covered even though it was busy. Love this place so much!

Nestled back behind a few stores in a strip mall, you'll find a moody, dark painted store front but when you walk in... COLORRRR! Especially that patio in the back So don't let the fact that construction getting to them, is sugar honey ice tea, or that parking may be limited on taco Tuesday's! We started off with their Nachos Oaxaqueños; stuffed full of chorizo and pork pastor, and all the great flavors of a guacamole sauce with a minor kick. The chorizo had an excellent flavor, that went extremely well with the cooling of the salsas, and sour cream. Didn't really taste much of the pork pastor in most of the bites, and was a little disappointed to see a layer of uncovered chips beneath the beautiful presentations. HAD to try their Pineapple Jalepenó Margarita (not on the Monday Margarita special just fyi, but house margs are!) and it was SOOOO good and super refreshing. Love it when bartenders don't burn them and she wasn't far from burnt! Great mix of sweet, sour, salty and well balanced. We also grabbed their Garlic Shrimp; CLEANED out shrimps with a great garlic flavor. Their rice and beans were the traditional style and taste; not really anything to write home about, but REALLY enjoyed it when you took bites with all offered (ie, shrimps, rice, and beans down the hatch in one swoop). Did I mention they were de-pooped? Of course when orange wheels are offered and they bring back nostalgic childhood memories you eat them with glee; and we did! The back patio... well.. you'll just have to see for yourself during golden hour. Also, when it's not 115 degrees out.

We went on a Friday night and there was plenty of seating. Their happy hour is 3-6PM Monday- Friday There is a fairly good sized parking lot but it's shared with lots of other businesses and restaurants so it can get right on parking. The service was great! Our server was very attentive and telling us all stuff to try. She was fun! The star was Copal margarita which is made with Mezcal (smoky) and delicious. It's pretty big and definitely strong. My husband ordered and I ended up driving us home. First basket of chips & salsa is on the house. They were fine. My husband got the fajitas and enjoyed them. I ordered the vegan tacos. As a vegetarian I get nervous at restaurants with menus that aren't clearly labeled as most used lard in various dishes. The vegan tacos were the only clear option but there are probably more if you asked a lot of questions or don't care about lard. The tacos were okay. They fell apart everywhere and were very messy to eat. Rice was kinda bland. The price point was a bit high for the food that we got in my opinion. Maybe other options on the menu are great.

My daughter and I came in for a light lunch around 2 pm on a Saturday. Not busy at all. The gentleman seating was very welcoming and recommended the patio that has a view of the golf course. Beautiful day for a patio lunch. We each had a Patron margarita for $15 and it was a good size that gave us a good buzz. She bad Birria tacos tat looked amazing and I had the taquitos. Good food, drinks and service. I almost always love the decor in Mexican restaurants and this one did not disappoint

I recently tried this place for lunch and our waiter was very friendly and efficient. We started with the cheese dip and the Copal margarita. The dip was good with chopped, fresh jalapeños. The Copal margarita was very good. It was nice and strong without being too sweet. We ordered a variety of tacos for lunch. We tried the grilled mahi, birria and pastor. While they were all really good, the birria and pastor tacos were our favorites. On Tuesday tacos are 3 for $11 with rice and beans, which is a pretty good deal. They are fairly big and definitely filling! This was our first visit and the food was great and service excellent.

Tried for the first time and I really enjoyed the fajitas! They were a winner for sure. I also got a Mexican corn and I didn't like it at all but that could be just me. I've had other street corn and elite that I liked but this one was not good to me. I'd come again for the fajitas or to try the other dishes they have! Everything seemed good quality.

We are always down to try new Mexican restaurants and this was probably one of the better Mexican foods we've tried in the Omaha area. We came in on a Friday night and it wasn't super busy and we got sat right away. The decorations in the restaurant were really cool. One big complaint about this place is that the service was extremely slow; it took us around 30 minutes to even begin ordering drinks and probably another 20 to order food. Our waitress was wandering around and did not acknowledge us until much later. The food was overall very good; we also got served fresh chips and salsa as we sat down, but the drinks were the highlight of the meal. I ordered a Paloma-esque drink that came in a clay pot. My friend got a margarita flight and it came with 4 large size drinks (very worth it!).

I mulled over whether to give Copal 4 or 5 stars after having an experience that was not up to100% of expectations. Every visit has been awesome. The margaritas are spot on. The salsa, enchiladas, tacos, etc. are always very good. Service? Friendly. We have been on an adventure looking for a Molcajete that can beat our favorite here in Omaha. It's back on the menu at Copal. We like it hot, we like it soupy, we like it bubbly and spicy with good quality meat. We almost had it all except the meat and sauce were lukewarm. It surprised the heck out of us. Presentation was very appetizing. Our waiter was a little braggadocios in a friendly way about how hot this gets. He even came up to check on us and tapped his finger on the Molcajete to assure himself that it was hot. It was! But it wasn't. We looked at each other like are you kidding? The thing is that we didn't bring it up and that's on us. I have seen reviews elsewhere that people really enjoyed it so I'll mark it up to an anomaly. We took the leftovers home and heated it ourselves and it was awesome. It's pretty dang close to our previous favorite. Give this place a shot. We're going back for sure.

I have been to Copal a few times, and never leave disappointed! Located in the corner of the Eagle Run strip mall, there is usually parking, but you might have to walk a bit on a busy weekend night. The service is always great, and the food comes out quickly. They have a full bar and a great margarita and cocktail menu! The complimentary chips and salsa are fantastic! The restaurant has plenty of space and seating, and they even have a great patio out back! My most favorite dish here is the verdes enchiladas, the sauce they make just tops any other green sauce I've tried. So good! Most dishes come with rice and beans, which are also flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend!!!

Great customer service and the food is phenomenal you won't regret it. I mainly like the customer service but obviously the food is great

Good food, but nothing special. Decent service, but not much to write about. Not the best vibes. Lighting is all off. Portion sizes were the highlight, which isn't saying too much. Margs need some work.

My lunch group met at Copal in June. We had a reservation & were promptly seated by friendly staff. Our waiter was courteous, he shared with us that it is a family owned restaurant & everything is made from scratch. He also shared personal favorites. Their lunch specials were priced under $12.00 & delicious & leftovers to take home. The parking is not great, but it's in a strip mall, so it is what it is. We plan to try out their outside seating when it cools off. We are adding Copal to our favorites list.

We started our meal with spicy queso! Delicious with a nice kick! Then we had crunchy tacos which were on happy hour. Raul, our server, was very attentive and friendly. The venue is even more beautiful now as they have added vibrant pink flowers along with the papel picado and other colorful decor. We always love going to Copal!

Still loving Copal! Finally tried something out of my comfort zone last time and I LOVED it!! The enchiladas verde! highly recommend!

The service was excellent. We were seated immediately and the servers were very attentive, even as the place got busy. The decorations in the restaurant are very homey and cute! I ordered the enchiladas verdes and they were soooo good. They come with a side of beans and rice. I do wish the portion sizes were switched as I love rice more than I love beans, but that's a personal opinion. I look forward to visiting Copal again!

10/10 must eat here! This was the freshest and most authentic Mexican food I have ever had in the US. Stewart was a great server everyone was incredibly friendly. The quality of the ingredients was second to none!

By far the most authentic and delicious Mexican food I have ever had in Omaha! The atmosphere is fabulous. From the decor, to the music, to the friendly service, it is a true dining experience. The drinks are also fantastic and are not overdone with mix, you can taste the quality of the tequila with each drink! The patio is gorgeous. But more than anything, the FOOD. I ordered the mahi tacos this time and each bite had the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, crunch, and fish. I have also had the green enchiladas before with chicken tinga. The first bite immediately reminded me of the food I had when visiting Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán region of Mexico. I could not rave any more about this place, I'm obsessed!

Some of the food was good, some not so great. Extra cost for more chips and salsa. It tasted like there was kale or cucumber in their salsa verde which I find odd. We got the ceviche flight and it was okay, but not very flavorful. Also, the flight only came with two tostadas, and extra tostadas cost more. The server also took my margarita when it was only half empty. The vegetarian tacos were good.

We went on a Tuesday and literally no one was in there. Service was extremely slow despite it being empty - they took forever to just come and get our order. And then when they gave us our food they never came back to check on us or refill waters and drinks. Food is ok...definitely more Tex mex style than authentic Mexican food. I'd rather go to south O for Mexican food than here The restaurant ambiance however is nice and big, but outside of that - it's ok, probably not somewhere I'd recommend to friends

This place is the real deal. The staff is incredible and you can feel how every person cares so much about their guest! The food is also incredible!! We love this place!

We've been to Copal a few times now, and enjoyed it quite a bit each visit. The location that the restaurant is in has changed proprietors many times over the years, but Copal seem to be pretty popular so I don't think it's in danger of suffering the same fate. The decor is very colorful and bright, while the ambiance is super lively and always bustling. The service has been a little hit or miss over the times we've been there, with how busy they get during their daily specials and happy hour times. We did have one great waiter though, named Carlos G, who was very attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant, even when we were there on one of the aforementioned busy nights. The most important part now - the food! Starting with the starters (lol) our favorites we've had are the Queso Fundido (super gooey cheese with little bread bites for dipping) and the rolled chicken taquitos (which come with three dips!) And the main dishes we've enjoyed are: Birria tacos - A roast beef protein, with sour cream topping and a side of beef broth for dipping. These come with a LOT of meat in each taco. It was a little bit too much for me, actually, but my husband was happy to eat the meat I took out of my tacos to lighten them up. Chorizo tacos - These are filled with a delicious and super well-seasoned chorizo mixture atop a tasty slaw base, and then all topped with - wait for it - french fries! That might sound weird but my husband said the fries were actually pretty delightful themselves. This also comes with a side of rice and beans, which the Birria Tacos do not for some reason, so just be aware of that. Huarache - This is mouthwateringly flavorful. It's a corn base with beans, salsa, beef (but you get your choice of protein) and is topped with queso, sour cream, and avocado slices. It is just so many of my favorite things all rolled into one dish. It also comes with a yummy little salad on the side too! Steak Fajitas - My husband loves fajitas and he said these were some of the best he's tried. Perfectly cooked steak strips covered in a slaw of peppers and onions. The dish comes with beans and rice in a little dish on the side also. (We haven't tried any desserts yet, because we've always been too full after our meals to stuff anything in there, but we will have to save room and try them next time and report back!) All in all, I would definitely recommend giving Copal a try if you're in Northwest Omaha and looking for some pretty authentic Mexican options.

Went there for happy hour just now with 2 friends. Free chips and salsa...delicious. and we split the puffy tacos and the mahi tacos: 3 in each order with rice and beans and special salsa. We each had a giant margarita and then for dessert, split an order if churros with delicious cheese ice cream. Bill was less than $65. the wonderful Raul was our server. The patio was a great place to enjoy all this awesomeness. We will be back!

Have been to Copal many times and always enjoy their flavorful dishes. Red and green salsas are wonderful and so is the mole. Vegetarian options are packed with the freshest vegetables and the entire menu offers something good for everyone, portions are big! Staff is friendly and offer great service. Very cute, festive outdoor area is fun to sit in when the weather is nice.

The hosts are very inviting. The food is amazing everytime I go and the portion sizes will leave you very happy and full!

Some of the best food I've had in my whole life. 10/10 No complaints. Compliments to Abuela

We loved our first visit to this restaurant. Vast menu and super service. We had different food and loved both entrees. Wonderful outside area.

The fajitas were amazing, loved the flavors. The rice was good the beans were not very flavorful. I do understand it was busy but our server seemed very much all over the place. We had asked for an order to go and we had already finished eating waiting for our to go order but she had not put in the to go order yet. She did put in the order as soon as we asked and it did come out fast.

I know Omaha Restaurant Week has come and gone, but I've finally found the time to drop a review! I've been to Copal several times, and have always had a pleasant experience. The atmosphere isn't quite "warm and inviting", but you don't really expect it to be either. My ONLY complaint, is that it's hard to snap good quality photos when you're being blasted by neon colored lights LOL. To start things off - the spicy cheese dip is incredible. It has the perfect balance of spices, and like the menu states, it's "not so spicy". I chose the Cochinta Pibil Panucho and my partner snagged the Birria tacos. I will say, the first bite I took of my Cochinta must have had a whole spoonful of "mayan seeds" or maybe an entire pepper because I ALMOST DIED. Luckily, the spice came down quite a bit as I continued to eat through it, I was worried there for a second! The start of the show though, the true MVP, and the dish I will forever order when I return, is the Stuffed Churros. The tequila ice cream was cool and refreshing, and the "white creamy sauce" was incredible. Do yourself a favor and don't leave without ordering this. Can't wait to go back!

We came in for dinner Saturday night around 7pm. It was a very busy evening as it was the holiday but we got our water and chips and salsa quickly. Their chips are so thin, salty, and overall delicious. True restaurant style salsa, we devoured the bin before we even had our drink orders taken. I went for the cucumber jalapeno margarita. It had a good kick to it, but the diced cucumber threw me for a loop, it was like boba, so i didn't care for it. We wanted to get a pitched of Pacifico but the tap was out. The server was SO nice and came over with a bottled beer and let us know it was on the house. Then we ordered the triple meat fajitas to split with mexican corn. Now, I will say it said mexican corn, not elote, but I was expecting elote, needless to say the stalk of corn threw me, but it was SO good. coated with creame and tajin, mmmm. Now onto the fajitas, fantastic, the shrimp was so chunky and cooked to perfection. We both got our fill from just one plate. I ordred a corona light after my marg, and he brought it over again and told us onthe house because of the wait. We really didn't think too much of the service because we always had something to eat and drink, but that was very kind of our server to be so apologetic. We will definitely be back and continue trying more dishes.

Copal has been a place I've been wanting to try for a long time and glad I finally did! Immediately I was delightfully surprised to find out they had a patio! And it's a nice sized patio! I love that! I got the skinny Marg and the creamy tomato enchiladas and thought both things were delicious! The service was quick and all the servers were friendly. I will happily be back!

Had a nice little meal here and ate way too much. Fish tacos, chicken mole, and lots / lots of chips with salsa and guacamole. On a Thursday night it was pretty hopping and drinks were flowing. Overall a fun spot for a group!

The food here was great! The salsa verde we hs with the tacos and fajitas had an unexpected but pleasant bite. The tortillas were really tasty as was the rice, especially with queso on it. I had a carajillo which was somewhat like an espresso martini, if that's your thing! My husband had a Paloma, which he said was very good. The only qualm was that we were in the party room where it was really warm, like it was cooler in the rest of the restaurant or outside compared to where we were at. That dampened the experience slightly, but we'll certainly be back to try more things on the menu.

Decent place to go for Mexican. One of the the better ones in West Omaha. Food wasn't exactly hot when it came out but all in all. Good place.

Loved our food! But I hate waiting for my card to be processed until every other thing in the room is taken care of. Will return though to try more of the menu.

Came here for date night, food was delicious, drinks were tasty and well-portioned. Our server Ariel was spectacular! Amazing service, complete with tequila tasting, it is clear Ariel is proud to work at Copal. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in West Omaha, I would highly recommend stopping in! Ask for Ariel!!

The drinks were good. Food was tasty. But service was a little impersonal. Not super busy but they did not come and check on us.

I had the Mahi tacos and they were delicious. The atmosphere was nice and our server was exceptional! Anita, thank you!

We didn't know there was a new restaurant at this location. Long time ago it was an Italian restaurant! Today, we visited for the first time. Immediately when we entered we were greeted by a very friendly hostess! Awesome decor and great atmosphere. We had reservations for five and got seated right away at 5pm on a Saturday! We were lucky because happy hour ended at 6pm. I ordered three chicken tacos from the happy hour menu $9 (I think) and they were yummy. Big size and came with salsa, Mexican rice, and beans. Overall we had a very good experience at this restaurant. Btw our server Carlos was super friendly and courteous! Highly recommend trying out this place! Side note: (might be personal preference) my son and I think the rice was a little bit too hard! Wished it was cooked a little longer!

Was too excited for the food and forgot to take photo before and after! Chips and salsa are my favorite in town. Chips are light and perfectly salted. Salsa is fresh with a slight kick. Perfect amount. Didn't get a margarita today but had them in the past. They are delicious and mixed to perfection. For supper I got the grilled steak tacos. Comes with 3 of them, rice, refried beans, and spicy salsa. Steak was a little dry and has some tough pieces. However, overall it was very good. Topped with parsley and purple onions. Hot sauce has an excellent kick. Highly recommend if you prefer spice. Nothing special about beans or rice. Overall love this place. One of the best in town!

It was a chilly night so we sat inside, but there is outside seating available. The atmosphere is fun and energetic. The chips and salsa were so good. We ordered mahi tacos and steak tacos. They were both delicious. I ordered a mezcal mojito that was a huge serving and strong. Would have liked the server to be more attentive as we had to flag her down for more water and chips. But overall, definitely will go back. (Pics are funky because of the cool blue lighting in the restaurant)

drinks are phenomenal but food is ok for me. mexican rice will make my abuela mad but overall will be back for drinks

It was a quiet Thursday afternoon and I seemed to be the only diner, which was fine with me. The server was very friendly and suggested a Margarita, but since I was driving, I declined. He said they also had lemonade and I could get an Arnold Palmer. That was tempting but I opted for water. He brought a basket of fresh corn chips. They were thin and crispy and went well with the salsa, which was just right. I opted for a tostada from the express lunch menu. When I said I didn't want meat on it, I was offered veggies to add on, to which I said yes. Beans and rice were sides. I also added a side of guacamole which came in a stone bowl with chips like wings. I think it was supposed to be when pigs fly and it was so cute! The tostada was crispy and loaded with deliciousness, including avocado. The beans and rice were tasty and I ended up taking most of that home since the tostada plus chips and guacamole was very filling. The guac was just as good as it's presentation. The server told me they were having mariachis on Sunday, so that's another incentive to go back, besides the awesome food.

This is my new favorite Mexican place in Omaha. Their chips and salsa are legit. Warm chips not too thick, not too thin. Super fresh salsa with plenty of cilantro. You must order the mahi tacos! The fish is very lightly battered and fried, comes out hot and crispy, topped with tangy slaw and a creamy chipotle sauce. Divine. The rice is also very nicely seasoned. Hubby couldn't stop complementing the shrimp fajitas. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, which can be difficult to achieve in a setting like this. Even the kids cheese quesadilla was good! Tortilla was nicely browned and the perfect amount of cheese. Happy hour every day and nice strong drinks. The bar was a bit slow getting drinks out but they looked short staffed. I am so glad another great restaurant came into this space!

We were super excited to try this place, but we were really disappointed. The food wasn't remarkable (the dessert was good though!), the ambiance isn't anything to write home about either, the restaurant feels crowded, and the service was just horrible. I sincerely hope this was just a bad night for them. When waiting to be seated, three different people asked us how many were in our party (2) and said they'd be right with us. Okay, they're busy, no problem. At the table, I ordered Las Verdes Enchiladas and they brought Tomato Enchiladas. My partner had the Chorizo Burrito, which they say was "just okay". The worst part was that the server didn't bring silverware, and it took us 15 minutes to flag down a server to correct my order and grab silverware. The server brought silverware for my partner and quickly replaced my order with the correct plate, but didn't bring ME any silverware! Drinks were great, which was a huge plus. I had the Passion Fruit Mojito and my partner had a Guava Margarita on the rocks. Had churros for dessert which were yummy. Genuinely want to come back and hope they're a little less overwhelmed and we can try some more dishes, hopefully rate it better!

This place was pretty nice but the Mexican food was delicious! The decor seemed like a mix modern couple with a wall with what looked liked a couple of giant peacocks made out of brightly colored pieces of carpet remnants. Behind the bar was very contemporary looking. The best thing was the service and the food. But the one disappointment for me was the fact that even though they have only been in that location a short time, they had already raised their prices and you had to use a CR code to find out what the. NEW prices were.

The mac & cheese was awesome it was very fun going there. Their tacos are also really good.

Absolutely delicious ! No complaints . I'm from California & Mexican is and will always be my go to. Copal is my new go to ! & thank you Blanka, more than exceptional service

We went to Copal for the first time tonight, but it won't be the last time! The food was delicious--it was spicy, flavorful and unique. The service was good and we were able to sit outside on a beautiful night.

We found Copal on Yelp when we were searching for a place in Omaha with patio seating. We had three in our party but arrived at different times and the staff was very accommodating. It did take us 15 minutes for us to get water, but we attributed that to us waiting for another person in our party. We started with margs and mules while we ate our chips and salsa. The drinks were extremely good and the salsa was very tasty. We also ordered a small order of guacamole, which was definitely enough food to get us started, since we already had the chips and salsa. We ordered the enchiladas, burrito, and chicken mole. All three were prepared quickly, were very aesthetically pleasing, and absolutely delicious. Everything came with rice and beans. The service was great and the staff was very patient with us staying a little bit on the later side, since some of us hadn't seen each other in awhile. I would definitely recommend Copal to anyone looking for a great place to eat in Omaha!

Good food, good margaritas, and has a decent patio. Service was decent. Food came out fast.