Where are the best Tex-Mex in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas? You are not alone.
Tex-Mex is Americanized Mexican food usually containing Mexican-style tortillas, some form of meat like beef or pork, black or pinto beans, and tons of shredded cheese. Common examples are Texas-style chili con carne and fajitas are both Tex-Mex foods.
Top 10 Tex-Mex in Fayetteville & Northwest Arkansas options are listed below:
Bentonville
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant $$
2503 S Walton Blvd, (479) 271-0920
With seating room for 150, this is a family owned Tex-Mex restaurant offering a large variety of menu items including tasty appetizers, salads, dips, seafood, beef, chicken and pork dishes. Quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, combination plates, and tacos are popular. Groups from 50 to 500 can be catered. In the NWA area since 1999, two additional stores have opened in Rogers and Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Glasgow’s $
411 SE Walton Blvd, (479) 273-9958
A long standing Tex Mex restaurant, specializing in traditional Tex Mex cuisine including enchiladas, tacos, beans, guacamole and rice. Glasgow’s also has some American food including burgers.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant $$
301 N Walton Blvd, (479) 254-8801
In business since 2012, Las Palmas serves a variety of delicious Tex-Mex food. The food is made from the freshest of ingredients, and good Mexican beer is on tap. Owners, the Reyes family, are determined to see that your meal is more than satisfactory each time you come in. They also do catering and have a terrific outdoor seating area.
Bella Vista
Las Fajita’s $
Sugar Creek Shopping Center, 42 Sugar Creek Center, (479) 855-7048
Las Fajitas located in the Sugar Creek Shopping Center in Bella Vista enjoys rave reviews from its loyal customers. The portions are generous, their specials are terrific, and the service is great too. They have a varied menu selection. Try their fabulous house margaritas, and ask for the spicy sauce instead of their regular one. If you like Tex-Mex, you’ll love this sauce.
Eureka Springs
Oasis $
37 Spring Street, 479-253-0886
The Oasis has Ark-Mex rather than Tex-Mex, and the menu items include lots of meat dishes as well as their vegetarian and vegan options. The food is reasonably priced. Everything is fresh and tasty. The salsa is sold by the bottle, and people travel to Eureka just to stock up. The place is small, but cozy, and enjoys many great reviews.
Fayetteville
Acambaro Mexican Restaurant $$
2605 College Ave, (479) 442-3454
Open seven days a week from 11 AM – 9 PM, but on the weekends they stay open until 10 PM. Many of their fans believe they make the best margarita in town. This could be because they stock a wide variety of tequilas. It is a friendly, casual restaurant featuring a large selection of all your Tex-Mex favorites. Parties and catering are welcome.
Mojito’s Mexican Grill $$
100 E Joyce Blvd, (479) 527-9200
Open until 10 PM Mon – Thu; open until 11 PM Fri – Sat. This is a great place for mojitos (traditional Cuban highballs), beer, margaritas (there’s a good selection), and delicious Tex-Mex food with a Cuban twist. Menu items include Cabo Style Fish Tacos, Glazed Salmon, Fajitas, Chorizo Quesadillas and Tacos Carne Asada. Atmosphere is perfect for both a business lunch or a romantic date. Parties are welcome.
Rogers
Chuy’s $$
4889 W Pauline Whitaker Pkwy, (479) 254-2489
Open 11 AM – 10 PM Thurs – Sun and open until 1 1 PM Fri & Sat. Serves fresh, authentic Tex-Mex and other authentic flavors from the border towns and south Texas area. Service is impeccable, ambiance is fun, food portions are large and delicious. You simply cannot go wrong by taking your family, friends or business associates here. Also check out the happy hour and large comfortable patio.
Local Lime $$
2103 S Promenade Blvd, (479) 903-7300
Inspired by Mexican street fare, this hip restaurant dishes up delicious Latin flavors including salsa, botanas, salads, bowls, sweets, tacos, plates, fajitas and more. Watch from your perch at the full bar as your mixologist whips up a perfect cocktail or mixes the margarita of your dreams. All the food is fresh and freshly made. Very popular spot, be prepared to wait a few minutes.
Springdale
Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant $$
2313 W Sunset Ave, (479) 756-1088
Offers a varied menu of Tex-Mex food including appetizers, soups and salads, fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more.
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Abuelo’s $$
4005 W Walnut St, (479) 621-0428
Open from 11 AM – 10 PM Sun – Thu; and until 11 PM Fri – Sat. Abuelo’s has a large menu featuring made-from-scratch food including hand-rolled enchiladas, traditional TexMex, and family recipe house specialties.
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