El Chaparro
El Chaparro is a Lincoln, NE taco spot in the Near South area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 1,867 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Near South, Lincoln
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Chaparro serve?+
El Chaparro is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Chaparro located?+
El Chaparro is at 900 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA, in the Near South neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Is El Chaparro good?+
El Chaparro has a 4.6★ average across 1,867 Google reviews — loved by locals by Lincoln taco standards.
How expensive is El Chaparro?+
El Chaparro sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Lincoln taquería.
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