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Epoca Cantina
1101 Davenport St #150, Omaha, NE 68102, United States
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Li
Review №1

My first experience in OmahaThe server lied to us: only one scoop of ice cream!? He actually was amazing and the churos were the best. We werent able to finish them hahaNot pictured here are the tacos. They were a simply great!

Gi
Review №2

The food isnt bad, but its nothing to write home about. Seems like its way more focused on the vibe and aesthetic than it is on the food. Also the only server wasnt wearing a mask . Margaritas were good though

Iv
Review №3

We were staying at a nearby hotel and found this place without really thinking about it much... I am glad to say that it was a very pleasant surprise. The service was good and the food was absolutely delicious.

Ph
Review №4

Food was so delicious. Looking forward to returning with my friends. The place has a great feel to it. Food and atmosphere reminds me of Kansas City.

Fr
Review №5

Disappointing. Nice looking place but the food wasnt for me. The $11 house salad is all iceberg lettuce and cucumbers with a teeny bit of cheese and 3 skinny slices of avocado. The barbacoa taco didnt have much flavor and the carnitas taco was so salty I could barely stand it. Since its in the Capitol District Im guessing their goal is to be more of an alcohol than a food establishment.

Do
Review №6

Very busy night due to Creighton game tonight. Service was not very good (seems like they were not ready for the Creighton fans to want to eat before the game). At one point I had to go to the bar to order my drinks. I waited about 20 minutes for a server before going up there. Our food was excellent though. I had blackened fish tacos which were wonderful. Margaritas were probably some of the best I have ever had since they tasted homemade. Price a little high for Mexican food but assumed it would be due to the location and I am sure lease payment is outrageous. Would definitely eat here again but not before a Creighton game.

Ja
Review №7

Service is always timely even when they have a full house. there was fast, efficient, and courteous service. it has a good atmosphere. ambience is similar to fresnos scene.

GR
Review №8

We visited this establishment on recommendation from many people that my wife knows, but all things considered will likely not be going back.Nothing bad really, but nothing special either. The inside was too industrial for my wife, though I found it nice. Our server was doing double duty as a bartender (it was late afternoon when there) and we had to wait a little too long for our drinks (as he served four others at the bar that came in after us).The trio appetizer was very good as were the chips, but the much heralded street tacos were not worth driving from Elkhorn.

Da
Review №9

This Capitol district find is located in a new complex adjacent to the Marriott near the CHI center. It’s a simple eatery and bar with outdoor seating and a chill vibe.I stopped in for an early lunch which happened to be on their taco Tuesday. $2 meat or veggie tacos. I tried the beef brisket, al pastor, and pollo asado tacos and they were tasty. The beef was a little salty for my taste, so the pollo asado was my favorite. I also got a side of rice and beans which were both very good!The owner was friendly and welcoming and it was clear he took pride in his business.For being in the Midwest, this was a pleasantly surprising find for good Mexican food.*I happened to be looking up info about Disney as I was waiting for my food, so when the dishes came out, I had to arrange them to create the Mickey ears.

BA
Review №10

I had nachos. They are different than what I am used to. I am from the west coast.

Se
Review №11

Great atmosphere, has a window to order at so you can be in the courtyard. Food was amazing, chorizo tacos a little disappointing but overall great

Ar
Review №12

With all the hype this place has, we really thought it was going to be better. We ordered wings and they were cold. The tacos were not good. (Tortilla was hard and meat was chewy and overcooked.) The drinks, being the best part, were blah. The waiters literally are standing around on their phones. We’ve been really excited to try this place, especially since they claim to be “authentic Mexican” food. Disappointed

Tr
Review №13

Worst service I’ve ever seen. Had to ask to get waited on. Took our order and never brought out chips or drinks until all the food came out. Took 1.5 hrs to get everything. Please don’t waste your time going there!

Je
Review №14

There is not a bad item on the menu. This place is fantastic with great service and amazing food. The location makes it a great choice any time in the Capitol district.

Ch
Review №15

I came to this restaurant with some of my friends, one of which has certain food restrictions because of their health. While ordering, they asked for an ingredient to be taken off from their food. The waiter asked them why they couldn’t have it. While it doesn’t seem like a lot, it was a huge invasion of privacy and my friend didn’t feel comfortable. The waiter also looked at our phones and what we were doing on them, especially when he would sneak up behind us, without making his presence obvious.

Me
Review №16

Authentic food. Great margaritas even if you dont typically like tequila like me. I tried 2, the mint Jamaica and the black agave. I would order them again. Love that a person can sit outside and order from the window. Great atmosphere inside and out and the staff is very friendly.

St
Review №17

THE BEST street tacos in town! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food is authentic and insanely delicious, the atmosphere is super cool (very chic and inviting), and the service is impeccable. Honestly, it was the best service that I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The owner waited on us and he was super friendly, funny, and attentive. I really like that this place is locally owned and that the owner takes so much pride in his business. It was obvious that he takes pride in serving authentic Mexican dishes. I thought the prices were decent, but if you’re a penny pincher, then go during happy hour because they have really good happy hour specials. This is my new favorite restaurant in town and I can’t wait to go back!

Fe
Review №18

I loved this place. Great music Great night life!!!

An
Review №19

Thought we check out Capital DistrictChecked out the all the restaurant decided to eat Epicoas....First let me say they made beans like my Mamacita...just deliciousChar wing tasty...sopa and chicken enchiladas also deliciousRecommend this place atmosphere nice and service great and friendly.Have fun you allllllll....

La
Review №20

From terrible service, cold food and servers who stood around and talked while we were waiting for a second drink and hot sauce, I wouldnt suggest this place. There are too many places in Omaha with good servers and tasty, warm food to ever come back to this place.

Br
Review №21

Servers and bartenders were great! Tacos delicious! The chicken al pastor and azada tacos are amazing.

Br
Review №22

Came in tonight before the Creighton game. It was pretty busy and we were expecting to wait for our food and drinks, no big deal. Were seated right away however it took 15 minutes for our server to come by with waters and menus, again they were busy, not a problem. After another little while we ordered apps, beers and entrees at the same time cause we knew it was gonna be difficult for our server to come back regularly. After waiting 30 minutes for queso and guac we asked our server if it was ready. He brought them out immediately. Chips were smashed like they were at the bottom of the bag and queso was cold. After waiting for another 30 minutes the place was clearing out and we noticed tables around us getting their food even tho they came after we had ordered our food. The three of us ordered 3 tacos a piece and after flagging down a different server (ours wasn’t available) he said our food wasn’t ready yet. We left some money on the table and walked out without eating. Waited over an hour with minimal contact from our server or any other wait staff. We won’t be back, Omaha has lots of quality restaurants, this isn’t one of them.

An
Review №23

Amazing staff. Got us in on a very busy concert night. Quick service. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I could tell the staff really cared about the venue and wanted it to succeed. They have a genuine team mentality. Loved everything.

Am
Review №24

Service was fast and professional. Their drinks were definitely great. The music and the vibe of the place is nothing like other places in Omaha!

Bl
Review №25

Great food and drinks. Love the option of eating/drinking outside. The tacos here reminded me of eating at one of my favorite taco stands in Texas. The only reason I didnt give them 5 stars was because of the chicken taco, it was dry in my opinion. Im not a huge fan white meat for tacos

Ni
Review №26

Great street tacos with lots of variety and selection of proteins. Nachos were delicious and the margarita drinks did not disappoint. The interior space is chic and the service was polite, caring, and attentive. Business owner introduced himself and waited on us-learned business is locally owned. Would recommend with confidence and we will be back

Bi
Review №27

I was looking forward to eating here since learning about the restaurant at a Bugeaters match.Overall pretty disappointing and really poor service.Ordered 3 taco one protein combo.Brought me something completely different so had to remind waiter of my order.After a while return with 3 tacos, with a really small amount of meat on them.After a few I had to ask for the rest of the meal.... beans and rice. Rice was cold but beans good.Asked for the table red and green sauce and waiter actually gave me an empty bottle of green which you can easily see through bottle. Went to an open table and got a full bottle fur myself.Anyway just ok food and poor service isnt what i was looking for.

Ar
Review №28

Good quality and fair price

Lo
Review №29

Food and service was great!

Ni
Review №30

We had my boyfriends birthday dinner here and we had 10 people and everyone who helped us was so kind and awesome!! Best happy hour ever we will definitely be back!!

Ed
Review №31

Good food good drinks, great atmosphere great service, were going back !

Ru
Review №32

Mediocre at best

Ni
Review №33

This was our first time eating here. The Burros was huge especially when you can put meat in it for an additional charge. The bowl of corn was really good as well.

mo
Review №34

Very good place, very good attention and the best Mexican food, very delicious good seasoning ...

Jo
Review №35

Good atmosphere and great food.

Ta
Review №36

The drinks and food were amazing and the employees were so friendly! It will definitely be one of my new favorite places to go in Omaha! I would definitely recommend trying it out!

Ab
Review №37

This place has the best Mexican food and drinks in Omaha! Manager Sammy made sure we were taken care of. Definitely recommend them to everyone.

Ma
Review №38

I had lunch yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. TACO were killer and I loved my cocktail...very chic as well

Ma
Review №39

Food was good. Everything cost extra, even the usual chips and salsa.

Pr
Review №40

They were a little busy so services wasnt the best, some of the tacos was a little dry. But over all good experience. Friendly/helpful staff with a nice ambiance and good music low enough to hold a decent conversation with your party

Jo
Review №41

Great tacos for Taco Tuesday! Just a little smaller portions than I was expecting

St
Review №42

The food and service was fantastic!! Here from KC and wish we had one back home.

Da
Review №43

Got there for happy hour taco was 2$ best taco i have had in a restaurant def going back. Waiter did a great job 2

Ly
Review №44

This was very good. Nice staff. Great happy hour!

Ja
Review №45

A great fun place to have fun

He
Review №46

Great food at a great price!!

Jo
Review №47

The ingredients are fresh and the food items are the real deal. I was expecting just a run of the mill Tex-Mex place, but the people in the kitchen do know what they’re doing.

Do
Review №48

Great food and location.. taco Tuesday staple

Fr
Review №49

Sammy the manager was very attentive and provided the best customer service. The food is delicious and the drinks omg they made me feel butterflies while drinking them. I will definitely recommend this reputable restaurant in Omaha ne to all my friends and family! ️

Ke
Review №50

We ate here tonight and were blown away when they said they just opened. I had the Mahi Mahi street tacos which were AMAZING! Our whole table ordered Bloody Marias and we absolutely loved them, they werent too spicy. I would definitely come back and recommend this to all my family and friends!

Li
Review №51

The server was nice but took a long time to get our drinks, appetizers, chips, salsa, and queso. The queso was good but too runny. No plates offered with this so dripping salsa and queso on the table. Small amount of chips served with this. Had plenty left over.I had the 2 taco meal which were good. Very small tacos and rice is extra. Very pretty restaurant, open and bright. Nice bathrooms which I really appreciate. I ordered a second margarita and never got it so told the waiter to forget it. Was charged for 2 on our check. My husband caught the error. Not sure if I would go back.

Na
Review №52

Nachos were delicious!

Se
Review №53

The food and drinks are amazing definitely will go again

Je
Review №54

I had two tacos and two margaritas the mixed berry margarita was one of the best I have ever had. Would definitely recommend

Jo
Review №55

Location, food and staff are all great!

St
Review №56

Delicious food, amazing drinks and great staff! Who needs heavy burritos smothered in refried beans all of the time? Their light & fresh menu is just the kind of Mexican cuisine that I love! As a vegetarian, the Elote, the queso and the Nopales Street Tacos are my favorites! Enjoy!

Ro
Review №57

Okay i understand that your a new business but $18 for watery queso and a burrito is a bit much! You can go to a taco truck and feed 3 people on $18 and have AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD. Oh also who the hell charges for meat on a burrito. Who orders one without meat?????? Why is it extra because as im sitting here eating this while typing this and im not impressed!!

Ja
Review №58

Excellent food cocktails . Kenny gots it dialed in

Ir
Review №59

Went to check out this new bar/restaurant last night. The actual place looks cool and is in a good location. However, the music was too loud and the dj only played one type of music. The drinks were ok. We looked at the food menu and were flabbergasted that a single taco was $6 some were $7. This place has potential...turn some lights on, turn the music down a tad, lower the food prices, and get a better dj.

Ro
Review №60

Good food, good price, sexy interior.

Al
Review №61

Service was very slow. Server never refilled our waters. Sat for a very long time waiting on our checks. We asked for two things on the menu and never brought them to us. All in all horrible experience. Also, ordered a drink with server and ended up going to the bar to order our drinks.

Mo
Review №62

Tacos are bomb.. go on happy hour $2 tacos and $4 margaritas

Bl
Review №63

Love the food and drinks!

Sh
Review №64

Great service awesome food

Jo
Review №65

Waited over an hour. They were busy but service was terrible. Drinks expensive. Left to go to Moe and Curly’s across the street.

Jo
Review №66

Great service

Ti
Review №67

Service was not great. Didn’t get all the food we ordered. Didn’t get checked on until another server (I’m assuming the manager) came out to help. He ended up taking care of us in the end, which is why I gave two stars instead of one.

De
Review №68

Happy hour is dope!

Em
Review №69

Always a good time

Br
Review №70

Great place!

Ti
Review №71

Good street tacos

Br
Review №72

The food is amazing!

Gr
Review №73

Disappointed the last 3 times I’ve shown up at 8:30 pm they have been closed.

Li
Review №74

Great tacos!

Ra
Review №75

Always closed!

Ha
Review №76

Place was packed

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  • Address:1101 Davenport St #150, Omaha, NE 68102, United States
  • Site:http://epocacantina.com/
  • Phone:+1 402-505-8281
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Mexican restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Sports bar
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–9pm
  • Tuesday:11am–2am
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:11am–8pm
  • Saturday:11am–8pm
  • Sunday:11am–8pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
  • Veteran-led:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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