Don Jose

Hopefully, it was just the time of day we were here. We split the street tacos and the chicken and…read morethe steak were tiny dried up pieces and the tortillas were soggy. The chips were old tasting. The tables and floors were sticky. Just not a good experience, especially advertised on the interstate. Drive on.

Stopped in on our way back home from vacation In Gatlinburg and enjoyed my vegetarian chimichanga…read moreand spouse enjoyed his burrito patriate. Loved the fact it's dog friendly outside in front and staff was very friendly (THANK YOU) .

Wall decor

Chorizo street tacos are chori queso side.

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Iguanas Mexican Restaurant

4.2(95 reviews)

0.6 mi

We had an excellent dinner here last June 2025 on our way to Fort Worth. It was so good and…read moreplentiful. It was one of the few, if not only, non-fastfood restaurant still open in town. We lucked out. I definitely recommend Iquanas Mexican Restaurant!

Traveling from Chicago and just so happened to stumble across this place kind of hidden away in a…read morestrip mall. The service was very good, the waitress was very attentive with a pleasant attitude. I kept it simple with the street tacos and a horchata, simple but effective. Good food and good service, check out this hidden gem if in the Forrest City area.

Amazing quick service, Beautiful Lanterns, Clean & Space & best of all Great Fresh Food!

Chicken fajita salad. Sour cream and guacamole included.

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Ambience & Queso, WHAT MORE COULD A GIRL ASK FOR!!!

Moctezuma Grill

3.0(32 reviews)

1.7 mi

Excellent and quick service in Forrest City. Extensive menu in a town where there are few good…read morerestaurants to choose from. Highly recommend

It is not the same since switching owners and the food is not as good unfortunately and this was my…read morefavorite place to eat

View of south entrance to building

Steak California

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Pollo chihuahua

Taco Bell

1.6(20 reviews)

0.7 mi

I really like Taco Bell and eat at their places all over. This store fell below TB standards…read more Although the food was good, there was no menu behind the counter - just a blank wall. To look for items, one has to use the kiosks. I'd never seen this before. They also only had one, unisex bathroom with a door that was very hard to lock. They can do better.

Today I had a bum approach my vehicle in the drive through lane. My vehicle is well over two…read moredecades old and has about half-a-million miles on it. I don't know why he thought that I had a penny to spare. After I made eye contact with him and shook my head, he moved on to the other dozen or so vehicles.

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Ameca Mexican Restaurant

3.7(9 reviews)

18.3 mi

I dropped by here for supper, and enjoyed the well-crafted food, as well as the calming ambience…read more The service was very efficient, with multiple staff members covering my table. I never had to ask for drink refills. All in all, this is a good place for standard Tex-Mex.

Service is amazing. Great cheese dip and salsa. We had a very large group and they kept up with…read moreour drinks and any other needs.

View of portion of dining area

Molcajete (I requested zero hot sauce, zero jalapeño peppers, and extra onions.)

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Dinner portion of menu

El Amigo Feliz

4.5(117 reviews)

46.6 mi

Cute building! Great ambiance. Food was really really good!!…read moreMargaritas were tasty and light! Service was good!!

What a shame between the pictures and what people said I was looking forward to sitting and…read moreenjoying a meal. Worried that we only saw one car in front and semi's in the back. We parked our rv in the semi's parking area and walked to the restaurant. The one car that was there was gone and another car pulled up. On the front door was a sign "to go only". We thought that was the door for to go orders. Unfortunately that is the door to the restaurant and the restaurant IS "TO GO ONLY". We grabbed menus and ordered. The place is busy. And as the pictures show it's a cute restaurant. Loved the chairs, wanted to take them home. Now the food Quesadilla with onion Quesadilla with steak Kids chicken fingers with fries Street tacos -chicken GREAT! All of the food was delicious!! Again it's sad that the restaurant is not accessible.

Inside atmosphere

Pollo Loco

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Patio

4.3(30 reviews)

34.2 mi

Wow -- if you've ever wondered what it's like to order fajitas and get a front-row seat to food…read morecremation, this is your place. My fajitas arrived on a cast iron skillet heated to what I can only assume was the surface temperature of the sun. By the time it hit the table, my food had transformed into a beautiful display of charred mystery meat and carbonized veggies. Naturally, I let the server know -- silly me, thinking I might get a fresh plate or maybe have it taken off the bill. Instead, I was treated to a shrug and a firm "we can't do that." Love paying good money for a dish that doubled as a failed science experiment. If you're in the mood for disappointment with a side of burnt offerings, you've found your spot

It's the best Mexican food for the area. The facility could use some updates but overall it's not…read morebad. The food is really good and consistent. Service is hit and miss depending on which server you get but I will say has been better as of late.

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Los Comales

4.3(208 reviews)

44.1 mi•Med District

Can I get a show of hands on WHO fights a Chicken Chimichanga w/plastic to-go ware? Anyone? Yeah…read morethat's a problem but only one of many as I wait on my receipts to come back to me. 1. Seems there's some weird disconnect going on I wasn't aware of... This location is now going by Las Mexicanos instead of Los Comales. Looks like almost all new staff too, that could definitely use some Customer Service training. The menu has a 3rd name on it that seemed off as well. I was not told to come to the hostess stand to be seated, no friendly greeting when I did approach the stand. Once seated, the chip & salsa dude was quick enough in dripping them off w/out so much as a greeting. Maybe he's the silent type? Who knows? 2 Now the real wait begins.... Nothing to drink nor any sign of anyone even slowing down @ my table to take a drink order. Maybe they were fighting to see who would take my order? ‍ I was almost finished w/the basket of chips, decided what I wanted and LAID THE CLOSED MENU on the other side of the table close to the edge, hoping someone would notice. I had decided if they couldn't be bothered to come by the time I finished the chips I was leaving. Magically a waitress finally shows up w/3 chips to spare. Placed the order for water and dinner at the same time. Dinner came out quickly but looking pitiful w/barely a full tablespoon of guac, tomatoes or sour cream. Cheap bastards! The flour part of the chimichanga was NOT CRISP, & I was given plastic utensils to maneuver this sad plate. I have eaten here MANY times as I live in the area so I am more than disappointed w/this experience. Not a single customer sitting in the middle @ the 4-tops & @ least 7 booths empty; on a Saturday night @ 8:00 pm. Sad that they have lost so much business, I'll think twice before considering spending my money here again.

Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Restaurant looked authentic and the bathrooms were…read morereally clean. If you go get the ribs. It is loud when they are busy but well worth it.

Dining room

T-Bone & Shrimp. Rice, Beans & salad.

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Maciel's Tortas and Tacos

4.6(529 reviews)

42.2 mi•Downtown

If your craving Mexican and want something quick and delicious come check out Maciel's…read more A quick walk from many of the downtown Memphis hotels, this hole in the wall Mexican food is definitely worth a try. I ordered the carne asada burrito and a spicy chicken taco and both were delicious. The service was extremely quick and friendly and the portions are generous! The prices are reasonable and the quality of their food was more than worth it!

Best lunch spot in North Maine. Just ask anybody at AutoZone. It is quick and delicious and the…read moreupstairs seating area is great. I always get the Chorizo burrito 10/10. Today they were out of Chorizo so I had to get chicken. It was still really good, but not as good as the chorizo. Can't recommend this place enough.

Asada Taco, Fajita Shrimp Taco, Al ajillo taco

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Ameca Mexican Restaurant

3.5(16 reviews)

14.8 mi

This is a reliably solid Tex-Mex restaurant that's open from lunchtime through supper time…read more It's nice that they are open on Mondays, unlike a few of the other joints in town. Their reasonably priced lunch specials are honored until 3:00 pm.

Food was good. The interior design and decor of the place is very chic, wasn't expecting that in…read moreWynne. The service was meh .

Chicken concha is awesome!

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Michele M.

2 years ago

My husband and I travel all over the United States for business. I recently dined at Don Jose while traveling through Arkansas and it was a delightful experience! The restaurant's festive décor, lively atmosphere, and welcoming staff set the tone for an authentic Mexican meal. I ordered the fajita quesadilla, and it was a standout dish. The quesadilla was packed with tender, seasoned fajita meat, melted cheese, and grilled vegetables. Each bite was bursting with flavor, and the side of beans and rice were delicious. My husband opted for the enchiladas, and he was equally impressed. The enchiladas were delicious and the balance of flavors was spot. The service was friendly and efficient, with staff attentive. Overall, Don Jose is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine. The food was excellent, the portions generous, and the prices fair. If you are in the area definitely stop by. read more

Jeremy B.

7 years ago

Food is amazing, People are nice. The Cheese Dip and Chips are better than Panchos. I highly recommend anything with chicken or shrimp. The Chicken/Shrimp and rice is amazing, I don't even like rice but I eat it because it's good. The only downside is the bathrooms. They are a little far because it's attached to a Days Inn. Other than that really good place to stop when on I40 looking for a quick good meal. I eat there regularly, never had bad food! read more

Priscilla S.

8 years ago

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Chad D.

10 years ago

Good food, and great service. Very friendly, nice atmosphere, and lots of food choices! Would definitely eat here again!

Michelle D.

8 months ago

Staff is great. Food is good at least what I eat . I'm a picky eater. My husband says food is good.

Jim A.

2 years ago

We were passing through and wanted to compare California to midwestern and they did a great job

C M.

12 years ago

Good service, terrible food.

Don Jose - mexican - Updated September 2026

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