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This Arkansas All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Feast Is So Good You’ll Want To Come Back For Seconds

The food here arrives in big clay pots, not shiny steel trays under a heat lamp. Those pots hold Mexican guisados, the slow, saucy stews that taste like family cooking. Then the warm corn tortillas show up right at your table. Nobody has to stand in a tortilla line, which feels like a small miracle at a buffet.

Arkansas · 3d
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8 Must-Try Restaurants In Benton, Arkansas That Are Worth The Drive In 2027

A burger called The Big Moo stacks three jumbo patties with multiple cheeses and bacon. I can’t imagine finishing one, but I’m all for cheering on anyone who tries. That burger lives in one Arkansas town with a surprisingly fun food lineup. One spot cooks your custom stir-fry on an iron grill with no added oil.

Benton, AR · 3d
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The Quirky Arkansas Restaurant Where Playful Decor And Big Plates Keep Diners Coming Back

Some Arkansas meals come with a mountain attached. Up on Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton, a log and stone lodge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to hikers, campers, and families on weekend getaways. Plates here are generous, the dining room is full of rustic charm, and the western sky does its own show every evening.

Morrilton, AR · 19h
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9 Russellville, Arkansas Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries Where Plain Storefronts Hide Dishes Locals Won’t Stop Ordering

Russellville sits right between the Arkansas River and the Ozark foothills, and plenty of its best meals come from buildings you could drive past without a second look. Some are tiny brick storefronts. Others sit beside the highway or inside a vintage train car. This list covers nine casual spots,...

Russellville, AR · 1d
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We Ranked 8 Old-School Arkansas Chinese Restaurants That Still Keep The Classics Alive

One Arkansas Chinese spot on this list has been serving egg rolls and moo shu since 1985. That’s older than the microwave burrito craze, and the menu still reads like a greatest hits album. I love how these kitchens never chased trends. You’ll find crab rangoon, egg drop soup,...

Little Rock, AR · 7d

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This NYC-Style Arkansas Deli Serves Pastrami Sandwiches Worth The Drive

A New York-style pastrami sandwich is coming out of a kitchen inside a gas station. It shares space with a convenience store and a smoke shop. I love how unexpected that sounds. The pastrami is one of the top sellers here. It comes stacked with Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and...

Springdale, AR · 7d

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This Arkansas Riverside Cafe Serves Catfish Dinners Right Above The Water And Makes Every Table Feel Like The Best Seat

A small town on the White River in Arkansas has a dock where mornings start early and the fish tend to cooperate. Families, friends, and first-timers gather here to head out on the water with a guide who knows where the trout are hiding. The trips run half a day or a full day, and plenty of people come back for a second round.

Arkansas · 5d

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7 Highly Rated Bryant, Arkansas Restaurants That Are Actually Worth The Hype In 2027

Butter chicken stuffed inside ravioli. That one dish tells you a lot about where this town’s food scene is heading right now. I love that a single stretch of Arkansas interstate frontage can hold a fusion kitchen like that. Nearby, you’ll find bottomless fries, Detroit-style pizza with sauce on top, and biscuits smothered in chocolate gravy.

Bryant, AR · 2d

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6 Things Arkansans Remember About Walton’s 5&10 Before Walmart Took Over

The floor at Walton’s 5&10 had red and green tiles that didn’t match. It’s one of the small details from the dime store where Walton got his start. Here’s what Arkansans remember about Walton’s 5&10 before Walmart took over. 1. The Harrison Variety Store. Sam...

Bentonville, AR · 2d

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Little Rock Locals Steer Visitors To This Tucked-Away Arkansas Spot For Wings Worth The 20-Minute Wait

A sign near the counter tells you right away that your food will take about 20 minutes. Most restaurants hide their wait times, but this little Little Rock spot posts it proudly. The reason is simple: every order is cooked fresh, and the folks in line seem happy to wait...

Little Rock, AR · 1d

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Rowdy's Place rocks Cabot with big flavors and live music

This week, the Eat It Up crew traveled to Lonoke County for a taste of Cabot's new restaurant, Rowdy's Place, for music and grub. Rowdy's is a great spot for local live music, burgers, wings, appetizers, and the fan favorite Cajun chicken pasta. Owner Jeff Tarno has hit the ground...

Cabot, AR · 2d

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Chick-fil-A Coming to Jacksonville

Jacksonville Mayor Jeff Elmore recently announced that a new Chick-fil-A location is coming to the city. In a social media video, Elmore stated that after waiting for “some time” to make the announcement. Now it appears the cat — er, chicken — is out of the bag.

Jacksonville, AR · 3d

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8 Arkansas Restaurants Between Little Rock And Hot Springs That Are Too Good To Miss In 2027

A model train rolls lunch right up to your table at one Arkansas restaurant off Interstate 30. I think that detail alone justifies a pit stop. The drive from the capital to the spa city takes only about an hour. Yet the surrounding area offers a drive-in with crinkle-cut fries, a country meat market with barbecue, and a lakeside grill with Firecracker Shrimp.

Arkansas · 2d

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Food Bites: Say It Ain’t Say’s, HomeGrown Kitchen & More

Arkansas’ food scene is always buzzing, and we’re here to keep you in the loop. Each week, we’ll serve up a quick roundup of what food bites are happening across the state. Have something delicious to share? Send it our way at press@aymag.com. “Say It Ain’t Say’s”...

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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This Arkansas Barbecue Joint Has Slow-Smoked Ribs Over Hickory Since 1928 With A Sauce That Has Barely Changed In Nearly A Century

A barbecue sauce recipe has been sitting in a bank vault for decades. And the whole story started with a traveler who couldn’t settle a $10 bill. Turns out, being short on cash can leave a tasty legacy. Back in 1928, the man spent two months at an Arkansas...

Hot Springs, AR · 1d

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Arkansas

Every family has that one Thanksgiving dish they'll defend to the end, but nothing starts a debate quite like the pie table. You might get away with tweaking the stuffing or skipping the rolls, but touch the dessert and you'll hear about it until next year. In Arkansas, that loyalty belongs firmly to chocolate. According […]

Arkansas · 2d

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Sunday Alcohol Sales at Gas Stations, Liquor Stores Approved in Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, El Dorado

Voters in three Arkansas cities approved Sunday alcohol sales on Tuesday night. Alcohol sales will be allowed at gas stations and liquor stores within city limits following the passage of measures in Hot Springs, Pine Bluff and El Dorado. The three cities join 24 other Arkansas cities in allowing Sunday...

Hot Springs, AR · 10d

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John 3:16 Ministries Taking Thanksgiving Meat, Pie Orders

John 3:16 Ministries Thanksgiving pre-orders are open, giving Arkansas families a way to spend less time cooking and more time together this holiday. The ministry is offering smoked turkeys, hams and pork butts for $49.95 each, along with homemade apple, pumpkin and pecan pies for $24.95 each. The pies are being baked by the John 3:16 Ministries women’s program.

Arkansas · 3d

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6 Surprisingly Affordable Pizza Places In Arkansas For A Cheap Dinner

One Arkansas pizza counter sells fireworks right next to its cheesy breadsticks. Yes, really. Dinner and a little sparkle, all from the same small shop. Another spot makes dessert pizzas topped with banana creme and Bavarian creme. One more serves a signature pie called the Godfather, with live music on the side.

Arkansas · 5d

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Fans Swear The Best Cinnamon Roll They’ve Ever Had Is Worth The Line At This Cozy Hot Springs, Arkansas Bakery

Some people drive to Hot Springs for the bathhouses and the mountain views. Others quietly plan their whole morning around a line that forms outside a brick-lined shop downtown. The reason is a cinnamon roll, and the people who have tried it tend to talk about it like a personal...

Hot Springs, AR · 2d