Copal Mexican Cuisine

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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.

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!

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 hereThe restaurant ambiance however is nice and big, but outside of that - it's ok, probably not somewhere I'd recommend to friends

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.

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!