Definitely worth the visit. Salsa is made with roasted vegetables. Tacos are available on crispy,…read morehomemade soft corn and flour tortillas. The soft corn are some of the best we've ever had. The chipotle sauce was like a bbq sauce...very tasty. Carnitas had good flavor but could use a sauce, which they have options. The fried chicken tender on the southern taco lacked flavor. If you're a fan of fish tacos from Rubio's in California, these are meat identical flavor. The red snapper was fresh and flaky. And there's many more taco options. We had a training server but he was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and options. And then there's the margaritas. Had the hibiscus 'rita. Priced very well and better than other restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back.

I really try not to leave negative reviews, but considering this place has pretty good reviews, and…read moreproudly displays many "best tacos" awards, our experience was very disappointing. Everything started out ok - our waitress was sweet and attentive when we first sat down. However, once we ordered, we waited and waited for the food. After 45 minutes, we explained that we either needed our food or we'd like the bill for our chips so we could go to another place to eat. After that, the food appeared pretty quickly. Unfortunately, the food was truly bad - no salt, and very, very bland. I especially have to mention the beef...we ordered a carne asada taco and a fajita taco (the fajita taco description mentioned having "ribeye") and the meat in both was awful. It could be squeezed into mush between my fingers. Again, the staff was friendly enough, and I think they tried their best to make up for the long wait, which we appreciate, but to wait that long and the food be SO subpar just really made for a bad meal. I would try and find another place to eat when you visit Hot Springs.

Wife and I went here for Taco Tuesday at the recommendation of several friends. I'm glad we did…read more Nice, roomy place, full bar available, plenty of seating too. They brought the obligatory chips and salsa to start . The salsa was good! The chips? Not so much. Wife ordered shrimp tacos (with rice and refried beans). I ordered ground beef tacos (with rice and refried rice beans. Wife really liked her tacos. Two huge tacos stuffed and good sized shrimp tails on them. She said she'd order them again. I was "so-so" on my beef tacos. They were huge but there was something about them that has me debating if I would order them again. I might go with the chimichanga next time. To be honest, I'm a Texan and it's been a chore finding anything to compare with Tex-Mex . This has been one of two that might come close. So I'd encourage anyone to try this place. I will stress CAUTION though. 1) If you use the side entrance from the parking lot. Be VERY CAREFUL!! There a 2 step downs at the door to enter the place. If it's sunny outside, you will have to adjust your vision quickly to the darker inside and trip over can easily happen. 2) the restrooms are in B a very narrow hallway and the doors are heavy and spring loaded. If you are like me, with a disability, it may be a challenge navigating all that so be prepared. Having someone assist you might be a good call. Have a great day!!!

Taco Mama - The Tamale Tip That Paid Off…read more We were midway through an early dinner at Cafe 1217 when a local picking up takeout struck up a conversation and started passionately recommending Taco Mama next door. Specifically, the tamales. You could tell this wasn't casual advice, this was a mission. So, naturally, we listened. On our way out of town toward Texas, we grabbed half a dozen to-go, planning to turn them into a road trip breakfast with friends. Risky? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely. Big hit. The masa was just right, great texture, good flavor, holding everything together without stealing the show. The sauces were outstanding, especially the red one, which brought a solid kick without overwhelming things. By the next morning, we looked like heroes. If you're in Hot Springs and craving Mexican food, this is your stop. Friendly service, a colorful, lively setting, and a patio if you want a little fresh air with your meal. And if a local tells you what to order... trust them.

The food & margaritas are fabulous! I wish we could get this…read morein Texas! We had roasted corn & poblano queso, fajitas al pastor, & pick 3 combo, cheese enchilada, beef tostada, chicken tamale, all Delicious!! They only use queso blanco. For dessert fried ice cream and flan. So yummy! Fabi gave us the very best service.

Customer service was wonderful The drink menu book smelled…read morelike mildew And I had to wash my hands because it smelled bad. Food was great!!!! I had a pińa colada and it was meh. $15 not worth it. Barely any alcohol in it. Would I come back again?? Not sure. Overall it was ok

Food was really really good. Service was normal and…read moreaccurate. It was an old Taco Bell building and plenty of seating.

Food, excellent. Service, heartwarming. Ambiance, perfect…read more Great restaurant and I highly recommend.

My family and I have been coming here for many years. Every time we come, the food is very filling…read moreand delicious. The portions were great, but this time the food wasn't good. The mole was just with a good spice but not tasteful. The salsa verde was super sour. I'm Mexican and I know when the food doesn't taste authentic. Idk what happened within the restaurant but something had changed. The service was okay. The ambiance was quiet and nice. Hopefully whenever we come back it's worth it.

I enjoyed some tasty steak fajitas here on a busy Saturday late afternoon. We were quickly seated…read moreand given complimentary chips/salsa - an automatic win! They had x3 different types of salsa at varying spice levels which were fun to try. The menu itself was plentiful, ranging from your standard tacos to fajitas, carne asada, seafood dishes, and more. The sizzling fajitas came out promptly and were delicious, complimented by rice beans, avocado, lettuce, and tortillas along with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes on the plate itself. For around $15, this place can't be beat. I also tried their horchata which was also tasty. Pro tip: cash is preferred at this venue, and there is a small Hispanic grocery store inside as well. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone in Hot Springs looking for a Mexican food fix!

Not the typical Mexican eatery…read more The chips and salsa were a paid item but they made up for it with the entree we ordered - chili re-eno (relleno) that we decided to get the shrimp since it was the same price. Well... it came with like 10 large shrimp! Again way too much food for the money! What are these guys thinking? Amazing food and great music. Oh that killer margarita? $8. Really? You will enjoy this place.

We had just finished a hike, and were fathomed. We decided to give this spot a try and OMG!! Sooooo…read moreglad we did!! Margarita was our server and asked us for our drink order. I requested a Mezcalerita (ended up having to describe what that was) and they did NOT DISAPPOINT. It was absolutely perfect. My husband got the 10 tacos, our LO got the quesadillas, and I ordered the Birria tacos- with brisket. Best food we've had in a while. If you're wanting a good Mexican fix. This is the PLACE!!! This meal had me dancing in my seat. Good music, kind service, excellent food.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but when you walk in the space is HUGE and has…read morethe cutest, eclectic furniture. Now what you really want to know. The food was phenomenal! I had the power bowl with steak. I could eat that everyday. So freaking good! The service was great too! I'm pretty sure it was the owners that waited on us. Don't skip it! You must eat here!

There was a long wait coming in, but we attributed that to how busy the place was, so we paid it no…read moremind. After being seated, and ordering food, we waited 40+ minutes for our food, for a total wait of almost an hour and a half. The service wasn't too bad, but it almost felt like we were being forgotten. The food was good. Well-portioned, tasty. Combined with drinks, our total came out around $80... while good, in my opinion not good enough to warrant such an excruciating wait. If you're coming through, I'd give it a try if it isn't too packed.

Taco Mamma side town is the best Mexican food in Hot Springs! The ladies put out consistently…read morehigh-quality great tasting food. I've ordered almost everything on the menu and it is all delicious! The original Taco Mamma is very good but side town even beat them! I highly recommend Taco Mamma side town for lunch. The Carnitas is out of this world! it is counter service so you pick up your number and have a seat. While you're waiting, you can look around the restaurant supply store for all kinds of goodies.

This is one of my favorite places in the area, I'm a tourist so I can't say I've tried them all…read more But it's hard to go anywhere else when you find your spots! I love the mango margs, Bloody Mary, tamales, enchiladas - every thing I've had has been great!

A nice little area with several food trucks. We figured we'd have lots of variety. in reality out…read moreof 6 trucks only two were open. it got us fed though and that was the objective. there is a bathroom available and was clean. looks like a wine and beer shop as well but that was closed. we were there Sunday afternoon.

420 eats has a rotating assortment of food trucks of different varieties from Hibachi to Thai food…read moreto Southern soul food. It is a great spot for kids has outdoor games and plenty of seating for whatever type of group you have. They sell beer and limited wine during dinner hours.

Food was ok. Looks like Mexican food but doesn't taste like it. Service was good and ambience is…read morequiet. The pricing is per taco. Prices are reasonable.

I haven't eaten there recently and was disappointed with their neon orange cheese dip. Nothing like…read morethe original. Also instead of serving hot food they just zap cold food. At least I no longer crave their cheese dip!