El' Bee's (144th btwn I-80 & Hwy 370)

[ChadJK]

El' Bee's
10402 S 144th St
Omaha, NE 68138
402.896.8417

I stopped in for the first time in forever. Grabbed a menu to scan and post for those interested.

[ChadJK]

How this place stays open is a mystery to me. It's that 1970s/1980s style of Tex-Mex. I really just think it's people that come here because their parents (or grandparents) dragged them here back in the day and it gives them warm fuzzies to sit in El' Bee's and remember "simpler times." lol

[skinzfan23]

$17.25 for a chimi, no thanks

[Brad]

We went there a bunch when I was a kid. Always had to wait for a table. Bet I haven’t been in there since the late 80’s or early 90’s.

[Coyote]

I much preference Azteca Family Mexican Restaurants when in the area!

[ChadJK]

$17.25 for a chimi, no thanks

While you're waiting on your $17.25 chimi you can enjoy some $9.75 chips and salsa.

We went there a bunch when I was a kid. Always had to wait for a table. Bet I haven’t been in there since the late 80’s or early 90’s.

The décor probably looks EXACTLY the same and, aside from prices, the menu is probably EXACTLY the same.

[SunMan]

How this place stays open is a mystery to me. It's that 1970s/1980s style of Tex-Mex. I really just think it's people that come here because their parents (or grandparents) dragged them here back in the day and it gives them warm fuzzies to sit in El' Bee's and remember "simpler times." lol

It's a mystery to me, too. The food is awful. If you're in the area, just head to Azteca instead.

[nativeomahan]

Wow. Just wow.
I’m so blessed to have ready access to authentic Mexican food at authentic Mexican prices. Most of the items I see on the menu aren’t Mexican. The vast majority of restaurants in México that serve Mexican cuisine would never think to add Italian sausage, black olives, lettuce, cheddar cheese (or pretty much cheese of any kind) to menu items. Flour tortillas, when offered, are as a courtesy to their gringo customers.
And the prices! OMG! Quesadillas typically cost about 60 pesos ($3.50 US) and are often large enough to serve two people.
I haven’t eaten at el bees for about 10 years, and never at my suggestion.
The menu portion I have included is from a quasi gourmet steakhouse located across the street from our condo. 340 g. steak dinners (with salad and side) are about $20-25 dollars, but I digress.

[NEDodger]

This El Bee’s is closing permanently.

[ChadJK]

This El Bee’s is closing permanently.

That's only 20 years overdue.

Sorry, not a fan.

I gave them lots of tries. I probably tried them about once every 2 or 3 years and it was always a disappointment.

[FishFighter92]

Azteca, up the street, is much better Mexican food

[nativeomahan]

How they managed to stay open all these years is a mystery for the ages.

[ChadJK]

I ran across this today. File it under mostly useless trivia...

El' Bee's was founded by Leon Black who went by "LB." So, LB = El' Bee's. lol

[ChadJK]

According to Grow Omaha, this building will be the new home of Millard VFW Post 8334 and Millard American Legion Post 374.

[nativeomahan]

According to Grow Omaha, this building will be the new home of Millard VFW Post 8334 and Millard American Legion Post 374.

No doubt they will have better food….