Omaha Driver Entertainment Guide

Located at 17010 Wright Plaza (just off 168th and West Center) is Roja Mexican Grill. Voted “Best of Omaha” in 2007 and 2008 by Omaha Magazine, Roja’s has a prompt, courteous wait staff and some of the finest Tex-Mex food in Omaha. The inside of the restaurant is spacious, with high ceilings and artfully crafted metal chairs.  Small fountains of water flow through a trough that extends the length of the dining area.  Roja’s has a sizable bar stocked with over 80 different Tequila’s; and, they boast that they to have the largest Tequila selection in Nebraska.  The strawberry margarita’s are flavorful.  The meals begin with freshly heated corn chips and Roja’s house salsa. The salsa is mildly spicy hot and delicious. The menu at Roja’s has a decent selection of appetizers, soups & salads, specialties, combo platters and desserts, as well as traditional Mexican fare such as enchiladas, tacos and fajitas.  I recommend the Roja Caesar Salad and Tortilla Soup. However, be prepared to take some food home because the salad portions are enormous. Dine in or carry out.  Roja’s is open daily at 11:00 a.m. Happy Motoring!

Located at 2505 S. 90th Street, just North of 90th and Center, is Senor Matias Mexican Restaurant. Senor Matias has been at this location for over 30 years. The restaurant serves “Tex Mex” like food; tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and of course terrific margaritas. My wife enjoys Senor Matias’ super tostadas. The super tostada choices include beef, bean or chicken. It is a plate-full piled high with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives and sour cream. I recommend the chicken enchiladas. Senior Matias is also well known for their terrific fried soft shell tacos. They serve an enormous ”super taco” that is the size of a football!  You’ll never walk out of Senor Matias hungry. The portions are generous and the service is friendly and prompt.  Open daily till midnight (bar until 1:00 a.m.). Sunday hours 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Give it a try and Happy Motoring!

La Mesa Mexican Restaurant is a popular Omaha chain with 5 metro locations. Our family has typically eaten at the 84th and Tara Plaza location in Papillion. La Mesa’s food is good, but not memorable. La Mesa provides free corn chips and salsa appetizers, but the salsa is very mild. I prefer salsa with a little more kick to it. Their menu includes traditional Mexican dishes. The Nacho Fajitas is a popular entree choice. They also provide dine-in and take-out options, as well as catering services. La Mesa offers a large selection of Tequilas and Margaritas from which to choose. Give it a try and Happy Motoring!

Serving authentic Mexican food using Baja style cooking, Hector’s is a pleasant dining experience and destination. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Hector’s has a mid-city (3007 S 83rd Plaza) as well as a west (1201 S 157th Street) Omaha location. Seating is cozy, but the service is prompt and friendly. Hector’s boasts a broad array of appetizers, soups, salads, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and Ala cart items on its menu. Our family enjoys the corn chips with hot and mild salsa. Give it a try. Happy Motoring!

One of my favorite luncheon spots in Omaha is California Taco. Located at 33rd and California, the restaurant has some of the best soft shell tacos in the city. California Taco is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. Send me a tweet or e-mail me if your looking for a lunch partner… I love this place! Have you checked your engine coolant levels lately? A low coolant level can cause engine overheating and lead to serious engine damage. Check your coolant overflow tank; the coolant level should be between the “low” and “full” marks. If the level is low, top it off. Never open the radiator or coolant overflow tank when the engine is hot! Happy Motoring!!