Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh

5020 N 26th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, United States
+1 531-500-5678
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(252 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

At Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh, located at 5020 N 26th St, Lincoln, NE, satisfy your craving for vibrant, authentic Mexican cuisine in a lively, friendly atmosphere. This hidden gem offers a fast-casual dining experience where the quality of the food shines just as brightly as the welcoming smiles of the staff. The restaurant features a menu filled with mouthwatering options that won't disappoint.

Indulge in their signature Rice Bowls – the Chilaquiles Rice Bowl, adorned with red chilaquiles, two perfectly cooked eggs, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and cheese, is a must-try at $13.49. If you're in the mood for something tropical, the Hawaiian Rice Bowl combines succulent Pollo Asado, zesty chorizo, queso dip, and grilled pineapple for a tantalizing taste adventure priced at $14.49. And let’s not overlook the Carne Asada Rice Bowl and Pollo Asado Rice Bowl, both offering the rich flavors of seasoned meats served over a bed of fluffy white rice and complemented by black beans, corn, lime, and pico de gallo for only $13.49.

For a hearty bite, savor one of their delicious Tortas. Each torta is a flavorful experience wrapped in a freshly baked bolillo, filled with fresh guacamole, crisp lettuce, onions, and tomatoes stacked with your choice of protein – whether it’s the flavorful Machaca Torta with shredded beef and eggs for $11.49 or the savory Chorizo Con Huevo Torta, you'll relish every bite.

Abelardo's takes pride not only in their dishes but also in their fast and friendly service. Customers like Bobby Duncan have praised the restaurant for its impressive food quality paired with efficient service, highlighting it as a great spot for a delicious meal on the go. While reviews have noted some inconsistencies, such as concerns over taco presentation expressed by Patrick Hancock, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the authenticity of the flavors. As Scott Woods mentioned in his review, Abelardo’s delivers some of the best “authentic Mexican food” in the area, perfect for anyone craving a taste of Mexico without straying too far from home.

So, whether you're on a lunch break or gearing up for dinner, Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh is your go-to destination for delicious, handcrafted Mexican fare that promises both flavor and comfort. Enjoy your meal with a side of pico de gallo or fresh guacamole, and feel free to bring your family and friends along to share in the great flavors and warm atmosphere!

Service options
Delivery
Drive-through
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Comfort food
Food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Quiet
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

07:00 AM - 01:00 AM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 01:00 AM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 01:00 AM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 01:00 AM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 AM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 03:00 AM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 12:00 AM

252 Reviews
Bobby Duncan

24 Sep 2025

Fast , friendly customer service , and the food quality is impressive.

Patrick Hancock

15 Sep 2025

Got 3 crispy grilled chicken tacos. Was overpriced, and the shells were brown and overcooked. It still tastes good but would have been better if not as brown. In the photos I left, the 3 tacos are under all that lettuce.

Scott Woods

27 Aug 2025

The closest thing you’re going to find you authentic Mexican food around here. I was very impressed for a little drive-through fast food type joint. Excellent and I do mean excellent.

Paul R

06 Aug 2025

I stopped here as the restaurant was open late and I was traveling to Buffalo NY so it was on the way. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and a drink. Both food and service was excellent. When I was done eating I went to the counter and asked for more ice so I can take it with me and drink in the car and as the gentleman was giving me back the cup with more ice he asked me if I want some beef quesadillas as someone did not pick them up and they were going to be thrown away. So I took 2 of the 6. I have one away at a rest area I stopped at later as I couldn’t eat them both. Nice place and nice people!

Christopher Granholm

11 Jul 2025

Went to the location on 48th st in Lincoln because we wanted to try their shredded beef… and found the restaurant dark and with a padlock in the door, even though it was during business hours. So we went to the location on 27th st and walked in. We were told that all orders had to be “To Go” even though there all seating was available. There was nothing with shredded beef on their menu. I then asked if there was Menudo available, and I was told there was, but later told that they had to wait to reheat it because it was frozen (I couldn’t order anything else or get my money back because there was no manager on duty). My wife had the carne asada burrito with no pico de gallo, and even though it was just beef wrapped in a tortilla, there was a very good amount of meat in the burrito. We ordered the chips with cheese and guac; not the amount of food we were expecting for $6. The menudo was just tripe in a weak red sauce, which would have been fine if I had been able to eat it in the restaurant and add more salsa roja, but the adding of the accoutrements and amount of tripe made up for it. I would go back to try other things on the menu, but now I know what to expect.

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