Cantina Cinco De Mayo

The food was amazing we were in town for a training and this place was highly recommended. The…read moreservice was great and the ambience was so laid back and inviting.

I agree with the other reviews regarding the service. I frequent this establishment, mostly for…read moretakeout, and unfortunately I consistently encounter the same unwelcoming hostess. Her demeanor often makes it feel as though customers are inconveniencing her simply by asking for assistance. On my most recent visit, I went through the drive-thru and realized my drinks were incorrect. When I called back, instead of apologizing or offering to correct the order, she proceeded to tell me what the drinks were supposed to be as though I hadn't tasted them and couldn't tell that they were incorrect. She then asked if I wanted to speak with a manager. I simply told her I would return to get what I originally ordered. When I brought the drinks back inside, she took them to the back, and it took an unusually long time to receive the replacements. Given the interaction up to that point, the delay made me uncomfortable, and I would have preferred for the drinks to simply be remade at the bar where I could see them being prepared. What was most disappointing was that there was never an apology, not for the incorrect order, the inconvenience of having to return, or the interaction itself. Mistakes happen, and I completely understand that. As someone who frequents this establishment, consistent courtesy and basic customer service should not be too much to expect.

Chicken tacos

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Taqueria El Palenque

4.5(249 reviews)

6.1 mi

The food is great but the service isn't. We have been many times and the food is always excellent…read more It can be loud at times but there is no issue with that. It is a cool atmosphere. My wife says she gets better service when I am with her. Tonight we went in, ordered 2 beers and they forgot about us. I wanted to go here for my birthday specifically but we ended up leaving after we couldn't even place an order. It is definitely worth a visit, just needs more patience maybe?

Food and service excellent. In the area for work and was not disappointed. The food and ambience…read moretruly authentic. Coming from SoCal, I can honestly say that this food does not disappoint! Will return when back in the area.

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Chicken quesadilla

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Fajita Mixta

El Alamo Mexican Grill

4.8(39 reviews)

6.3 mi

Me and my cousin have been coming here for lunch at work for the past couple weeks. Food is great,…read morebut the service is even better. They are always playing great music which just makes the ambience awesome. The chips and ranch dip are my favorite. Will be back soon some of the best Mexican is south Little Rock!

Love this place.. we try and hit this place on purpose going to or from Memphis back to Paris,…read moreTexas. Love it. Everything we have had is excellent! The queso, enchiladas, chimichangas, Nachos.. all excellent! Everyone that works there is super nice as well

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La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

3.9(126 reviews)

2.3 mi

La comida estaba deliciosa, no hay duda: carne jugosa, arroz bien sazonado y frijoles que te hacen…read moresentir como en casa... demasiado en casa. Todo iba perfecto hasta unas horas después, cuando mi estómago decidió que la fiesta apenas comenzaba. Digamos que el sabor fue tan auténtico que mi cuerpo lo siguió celebrando toda la tarde Aun así, volvería sin pensarlo dos veces. Solo un consejo: vengan con hambre... y salgan con ventilación. Excelente comida, experiencia inolvidable (especialmente para quien se siente a tu lado después).

Food was disgusting. Poor quality meat and no seasoning. Refried beans tasted like sand had been…read moreadded. Taco meat was so finely ground it was like dog food. Enchilada had no flavor. Salsa tasted watered down. Worst food experience of my life.

Margarita

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Mexicano Nachos with beef and jalapeños

Santa Fe Mexican Grill

5.0(4 reviews)

9.4 mi

Great delicious food with excellent service . Reasonable price cheaper than most by farread more

Come try this place out I think you will like it Service and food was top notch one of my…read morefavorite places to visit. Some of the best tasting food with excellent service. Hats off to this amazing restaurant

Baja Grill

4.0(148 reviews)

4.2 mi

We've been coming to Baja Grill for years, and it's hands down our favorite restaurant! The food is…read moreconsistently amazing, the service is always friendly, and we've never had a bad experience. Our go-to order is the blackened shrimp quesadilla and the Triple Dipper, and they're always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Pair that with one of their margaritas, and it's the perfect meal every time. One of the things we appreciate most is the consistency. Whether it's a busy weekend or a random weeknight, the quality never changes. It's become our family's favorite place to eat, and we recommend it to anyone looking for great Mexican food and a fun atmosphere. If you're visiting for the first time, definitely order the quesadillas, the Triple Dipper, and a margarita--you won't regret it!

My wife and I had somehow forgotten how great this place is, but never again! The food is amazing…read moreand the atmosphere is way cool. The weather is getting cooler and the patio is going to be a great place to be!

Spicy Margarita made by Cathy

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Mahi Mahi with blackened Shrimp and Jerk Chicken Bowl

Local Lime | Little Rock

4.1(517 reviews)

10.7 mi

My first time at Local Lime and I'm glad I stopped in. The…read morerestaurant is beautifully done (I thought I took more pictures). Very clean including the restrooms. The staff was attentive as soon as we walked in. We lucked out and came between the crowded times and was seated immediately. The food was delicious!

Kim was our waitress. She was amazing! She did everything she could to make our time at Local Lime…read morethe best it could. We made reservations for a party of 9 for 11am. Our food came out at 12:30pm. Several parties who came in the same time we did ate and left before we got our lunch. Not all orders were correct. The fish was supposed to be grilled they were fried. I ordered the local salad with chicken snd no jalapeños. It came with jalapeños mixed throughout the salad. If it had been made the original way with jalapeños on the top I could have seen them and not burned my tongue and lips with the fresh jalapeños. My salad was remade. Cassy came over to apologize and said the entire table would be discounted. Only $5 off each ticket was taken off. My salad should have been paid for. The highlight was that Kim brought me a birthday apple crisp ti share with my girlfriends. Yes, this was my birthday lunch from my friends.

Best Fish Taco + Margarita of all time.

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Chuy's

3.7(193 reviews)

9.9 mi

This is our go to place. We enjoy the ambiance and the wonderful service. We like to try a large…read morevariety of food over a period of time. We ate there on Sunday afternoon and Sarah B. Waited on us. She was right on with her service at the bar and table service. Well, I walked out without my card. Sarah took change and gave to management and they locked in the safe. I called on Monday and the said they have it. I drove there and retrieved it. Thank Sarah and management for holding on the it and verifying I was whom I said I was. Good show folks. See you next time. Thank you.

Another great chuy's experience. Their chips and salsa are fabulous. Thin warm flower chips, you…read morecannot beat them. Their premade margaritas are a little bit sweet so just order the Mexican beer. The steak fajitas are way too much food for one person but damn, they are good. Had leftovers for home, sat at the bar like normal Service

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Great beer selection, cheap beers during happy hour, service was good, ambiance is like old German…read morebeer hall. Must visit place

Read Scott H.'s Review and decided to try the Pizza, BIG MISTAKE. Frozen Pizza from the STORE is 9…read morex better! Commercial frozen Dough. Undercooked. No Sauce. Way too much Cheese and Oily. They didn't even separate the Pepperoni. My guess is the Chief was drinking the beer on tap. Yes we were hungry, No we don't like returning/wasting food. So we ate it. PS. We went here for pizza, because most Good Pizza places in AR are closed on Mondays. Staff was friendly, Beer was good, place is nice. 3 Stars for that.

Classic Wings tossed in buffalo sauce and served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese.

Build Your Own Flight -- four pours, your picks.

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Fresh-baked pizza, perfect for sharing with a pint.

Mexico Chiquito

2.5(59 reviews)

7.2 mi

Love the food but the service is the absolute worst. The employees....every single one I've dealt…read morewith that was a manager... have zero customer service skills. The food is NOT cheap for drive thru Mexican food. At least you could provide good service.

Absolutely the most disgusting Mexican food I've ever purchased. Drove from Memphis to see what was…read moresupposed to be where the original cheese dip was invented. My sister and I purchased $60 worth of food just to try a bunch of stuff. We pulled up to a dumpster on the lot and threw all of it away. It was BAD!!

Tacos & Cheese Dip

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Y'all this fruit punch is amazing

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David P.

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9 years ago

My favorite Mexican restaurant in West Little Rock and the new location downtown in just as good. Friendly service and tasty food :)

Bill S.

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16

6 years ago

I would give them 5 stars but their Margaritas are basic and too sweet. I still drink them , but

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Love this place.. we try and hit this place on purpose going to or from Memphis back to Paris,…read moreTexas. Love it. Everything we have had is excellent! The queso, enchiladas, chimichangas, Nachos.. all excellent! Everyone that works there is super nice as well

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I've been here multiple times and I have to start with the salsa. It tastes like pasta sauce and I…read morecannot get behind it. The food on the menu is always good though and I've enjoyed everything I've had including enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, etc. I've never had a fajita here but they look really good. My other qualm with this place is the cost. It is very expensive for what you get and somehow the alcohol tax here doubles the bill. The margaritas are basic tequila with margarita mix and cost a little too much for my liking. The service is always good here and the staff is super friendly and hardworking. The inside is very typical Tex-mex with carved out booths and plenty of seating.

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Mi Ranchito is our go-to Mexican restaurant. The food is always great, the staff is always…read morefriendly and the restaurant is always clean! Very consistent delivery every time. The staff treats us like family.

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