The sign hanging over the front door of Café La Merienda, proclaims "The Best Shrimp in Town."…read moreYeah, well maybe. It could be true. Danville is a very small town. The boasting intensifies with a bold, more encompassing statement on the front cover of the menu, "The Best Papusas in Arkansas!" Located right on Main Street, as you pull into town from the north on Highway 10. Plenty of on street parking right out front. Inside, clean, very clean, minimal plain décor. Booths or tables take your pick. Feels like a small-town American café. But it is not. It is El Salvadorian food. Fast friendly servers deliver the menus as soon as you are seated. Your drink preference is on the table in minutes. Sodas come in the bottle (with a glass of ice). Mexican style beverages are also available: Horchata, Pina, Marañyon Y Chan, (whatever the hell that is), and Jugo de coco; if your lower digestive track needs a little urging to get in motion. The menu is encompassing. Everything you would expect, thoroughly covering El Salvadorian cuisine, and a hamburger with fries. The menu is in Spanish with English subtitles. A few photos of the restaurant's premier meals help guide your choice. I'm here for the Papusas. Specifically, the #19: 2 papusas, 1 taco, with arroz y frijoles. My wife went with the #22: 2 beef Sopes and 2 Chicken enchiladas. Attractive meals on the plate. Check the pictures. Attractive, substantial, and tasty plates of food. The Salvadorian preference for thick corn meal shells makes for filling meals. Freshly prepared. The food is excellent. Quite possibly "The Best Papusas in Arkansas!"

Hair in food & never apologized & had the balls to smirk at us and give attitude made us super…read moreuncomfortable the waiter seemed so annoyed of us she was a young girl. But we still didn't leave after the hair incident! Terrible customer service so fast to take our cash but no apology it's so crazy! I had beef fajitas and the beef was DISGUSTING SO HARD & chewy with tons of onions I would have rather ate sonic than to deal with those old cranky lady's!

The food was terrible and the service was horrible and will not go back and will not recommend to…read moreany one . It's not Mexican food at all

Great fajita burrito. Would definitely recommend this place. Really good service, am definitely…read moregoing again

Amazing food, excellent and attentive service. Always receive the best service. Would go to their…read moreold place on Main Street and loved it there, too.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in Russellville! Food, service, establishment, staff, all…read morewonderful. Consistently great, every time we go. They treat you like family.

Incredible food. Wonderful service…read more Nice atmosphere. Can't wait to go back for lunch or dinner.

The food was good but expensive. The service wasn't amazing because it was so busy but they did…read moregood. I'd recommend if you have time to sit down. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

Not great but okay food. Service was pretty bad when I was there. Had to hunt down servers to get…read morestuff.

We had some friends bring us here, and like I have stated before "there are lots of Mexican food…read morerestaurants here!" Therefore you really gotta be on your A game if you want repeat business. Lots of other restaurants get by because there's no competition, but with Mexican it's just not the case. The service was good and attentive, the ambience very casual with a nice view of the Arkansas River if you sit near the window. But the food was just okay. Not bad but not great. What you'd typically expect from a simple Mexican food restaurant. Since moving here I think I'm over "basic Mexican food" I want something rememberable and amazing.

Great food fast service and cheap very sweet people!!! I recommend it i love Los locosread more

Good food, good atmosphere, service was ok for a busy Sunday afternoon. Out of 7 orders, they were…read morethere in about 10 minutes and mostly correct, but drink refills were only offered once.

We visited La Chiquita while we were in town and almost didn't visit this restaurant due to some of…read morethe reviews. Glad we ignored them. The food was very good and the service was speedy and friendly. The restaurant was clean, but a little noisy. That would be the only drawback. The street tacos were tasty!

The restaurants food is great! The service is usually pretty slow, and the door-dash orders have…read moreMUCH less food then getting it in the restaurant. For a quick summary; good food, service is usually slow, door-dash order = much less food.

Food is a 10/10! Would recommend this place to everyone. We got the carne asada and a burrito which…read morewe demolished. Come eat here.

If you are looking for LEGIT mexican food, skip this place. We tried calling and they didn't answer…read moreso we came in to order. We prdered the lunch enchilada which my dughter said was not good an no flavor. I ordered the sopapillas and the quesadilla fajita. For starters fajitas ALWAYS include onions and peppers... but there was literally dry flavorless chicken with some weird cheese that was nacho cheese consistensy and not good. The rice was flavorless. It seems as if they have white people cooking who dont know how to use seasoning. If you get the sopapilla, make sure that they package it up extra extra good because it is extremely messy. They drown it in a honey mixture and it got all over my seat and floor making a sticky gross mess. I tried it and went into the trash

From the moment I walked into Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant, I was enveloped in a warm and…read morewelcoming atmosphere that promised an authentic dining experience. The staff greeted me with genuine smiles and were attentive throughout my meal, providing recommendations that did not disappoint. The menu offered a fantastic variety of traditional Mexican dishes, each more tempting than the last. The food arrived quickly, a vibrant feast for the senses with rich aromas and beautifully presented plates. Every bite was a delight; the ingredients tasted fresh, and the spices were expertly balanced to create classic flavors with a memorable twist. The ambiance of the restaurant added to the enjoyment with its festive decor that paid homage to Mexican culture. It was clean, comfortable, and had just the right energy for a family dinner, a casual meet-up with friends, or a special date night. Las Palmas has certainly earned its place as a must-visit destination in Russellville for anyone looking to indulge in the true taste of Mexico. It's a culinary gem that I will be recommending to all my friends and family. A five-star experience that left me planning my next visit before I'd even left the table!

The food is delicious and extremely fresh. The service is really good and the restaurant is clean…read moreand well maintained with a lovely atmosphere! Highly recommended!