Bienvenidos amigos! Arkansas has an abundance of restaurants serving Mexican food but dining at the right one can turn a meal into a fiesta. Authentic food, colorful drinks, and traditional style are just a few of the things that the best Mexican restaurants bring to the table. Here’s our picks for the 9 best in the state!
Ole for Jose’s! This Dickson Street landmark first opened in 1980 and today is well-known for its festive atmosphere, famous margaritas, fresh food and salsa. Jose’s Bar & Grill in Springdale and Jose’s Southwest Grill in Tontitown are both local favorites that regularly feature live music on the patio.
Grab your amigos and take off to Santo Coyote, a North Little Rock neighborhood favorite. This hot spot is best known for its generous portions of traditional Mexican food and refreshing drinks like their signature Santo Coyote Blue Margaritas. Santo Coyoto specializes in Mexican Cuisine from the states of Jalisco, Pueblo, and Veracruz.
This Northwest Arkansas hotspot is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. “Las Margs,” as the locals call it, has been a Springdale landmark since 2000 and is a popular gathering place for teens and young adults. The menu at Las Margs features a wide range of authentic, freshly made Mexican dishes.
You can taste the authenticity at Mexico Viejo, Fayetteville’s favorite Mexican restaurant. This spicy spots are well-known for their signature salsa and freshly prepared Mexican dishes. In addition to the food, the style and atmosphere at this restaurant tastefully add flavor to the Mexican authenticity.
Casa Manana brings the traditional flavor of Mexican Cuisine to the Little Rock area with three great locations. Casa Manana is popular for its relaxing atmosphere, signature drinks, and, of course, that authentic Mexican fare. The house specials at this hotspot are influenced by Puebla, Southwest, and Old Mexican flavors.
This family-owned restaurant in Bentonville is founded on the traditions and heritage of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Azul Tequila takes its name from the popular drink made from tequila and that famous blue agave plant. Azul Tequila features authentic Mexican Cuisine like mole con salmon and torta ahogada.
This Northwest Arkansas favorite is brought to you by the Reyes family. Traditional house specials at Acambaro include dishes like fajita de reyes, caldo siete mares, and chimichanga de camaron. Acambaro has five great locations in Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, and Springdale.
Known for serving some of the best Tex-Mex food around, Antiguas Grill will give you plenty of reasons to stay in town and eat locally. In addition to its great family atmosphere and reasonable prices, this Mexican restaurant has earned a reputation for fast and friendly service. Antiguas can easy accommodate large groups in the restaurant and also offers catering services.
Satisfy your cravings for fine Mexican food at this popular family-owned and operated restaurant. Casa Maya has been offering authentic Mexican fare to the Jonesboro area since 2009. You’ll find that this relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy any of the traditional Mexican dishes on the menu at Casa Maya.