A Conversation About South Omaha’s History & Future

If you’ve lived in Omaha for more than a year or so, you probably have a favorite South Omaha restaurant. So, I was excited to have Marcos E. Mora on the podcast because his family has had such a long history in the neighborhood, and selfishly, hoped I’d get some restaurant recommendations. I did, but I learned a lot more about the history, the music scene and more about the neighborhood…including what’s to come.

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The episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts. You can also watch the full episode on Youtube.

Helpful Links

We talked about a lot of places on the episode, so if you’re curious about learning more about them, click on the links below:

• “& Juliette”
• Art Alley in Sioux City, Iowa
• The Guild in Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City
• Ghouls and Glow at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
• AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City, held for two weekends in September
• Cinco de Mayo Omaha
• South Omaha Business Improvement Development
• La Michoacana, 4002 1/2 S. 24th St.
• Taqueria Tijuana, 5139 S. 24th St. (they char the jalapeño for their tacos)
• Chiltepes Restaurant, 2308 N St. (Guatemalan restaurant Marcos recommends known for their fish)
• Jacobo’s Grocery, 4621 S. 24th St. (get the chips and salsa, but expect a line)
• Supermercado Nuestra Familia (a local chain of grocery stores known for Latino food options. They make fresh tortillas, and they have spicy chicken that Marcos says is among the best in town)
• Latino Economic Development Council (you can see a graphic illustration of the South 24th Street Plaza plans)
• Héctor Anchondo, a blues musican in Omaha
• The Jewell, 1030 Capitol Ave.
• The B Bar, 4330 Leavenworth St.
• Jazz on the Green
• Mannheim Steamroller
• Taste of Omaha, held annually in early summer
• KANEKO
• Santa Lucia Festival in Omaha
• Casa de Cultura will celebrate 125 year of festivals in 2025