Wow, what a find in this little town. We were on an overnight stop and had a desire for Mexican food. The menu is very extensive and the establishment was very busy (always a good sign). Our wives ordered pork tamales ala carte and I ordered a beef taco, and 2 beef enchiladas with queso. At the last moment, I ordered 2 birria tacos with spicy salsa and my BIL ordered a steak burrito with no salsa. The tamales ( although pork) came with a ground beef sauce which they said was excellent. The burrito was ok, but he said it definitely needed the salsa and then it would've been perfect. The ground beef taco and enchiladas were spot on, but the birria tacos were . Some of the best I've ever had. The spicy salsa is not for the faint of heart as it has a kick, but delicious. If you're in the area and hungry for Mexican food, you will not go away hungry. read more

This restaurant used to be my go to favorite unfortunately the service, portions of food and food quality have gotten significantly worse. In one of my experiences with this restaurant my mom got birrai tacos with a vein still in the beef. I have gotten undercooked chicken almost every other time I come here. And last but most definitely not least the atmosphere. The whole place is filthy and the bathroom has pee stains on the toilet and floor. If you want good authentic Mexican food DONT COME HERE. There are many great Mexican restaurants near. read more

The chicken tortilla soup is over the top! Large bowl, not for the light appetite. Very flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a repeat order item for us. If dining in the area, it is well worth the visit. read more

El Molcajete - Chicken Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Arkansas

Being from Southern California, gotta say they do Mexican food proud! Great food and service!

Wonderful family owned business. Fresh flavorful food. We are really glad we stopped here read more

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Being from CA, I can't say I usually choose Mexican food in smaller towns, but the first win for El Molcajete was that it was open on New Year's Day. The second win was the sweet servers. We ordered the taco salad with chicken (reliable and yummy), chimichanga with chicken (pretty good) and the carne asada street tacos (WOW ). My husband loves spicy salsa and upon request, the staff brought out a sauce that I KNEW would please - I was right. We truly enjoyed the friendly, classic taco shop vibe and delicious food. If we ever come thru again, this will be a place we stop! read more

El Molcajete - Top is the chimichanga then the awesome carne asada street tacos and the taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Arkansas

I've eaten a lot of nasty food but this restaurant really takes the cake. Our regular Mexican restaurant closed before we got to town today so we decided to try another one. Big mistake, McDonald's would have been better. We walked in, we weren't greeted first off, should have turned around right then but wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. A waitress walked over and brought us all 6 inches to the booth directly next to the door in a near empty restaurant. We ordered cheese dip to go with the salsa since the salsa was pretty sad looking, the kicker? The cheese dip was cold. We ordered a burrito and a chimichanga, in comparison to the chimichanga I normally order at La Chiquita it was a quarter of the size if not more and more expensive! If you want Mexican food in Clarksville I highly recommend the la Chiquita down the road. read more

El Molcajete - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Clarksville, Arkansas

Love the beef chimichanga here! Great food. The management could stand to be a little more friendly but the food is usually great!

The food was pretty terrible. It came cold and soggy, definitely overpriced. The staff were decent but had attitude. However the ambiance inside was nice and decorative. read more

The food here was EXCELLENT and Authentic! We were just driving through the area and decided to stop in for a meal. The food was fresh and very flavorful. I wish they had a location near our home. read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant here in Clarksville. The food is always delicious and the servings are big. I love the Mexican shrimp cocktail, Marie's special and the chicken tortilla soup. We all go together as a family or individually on a regular basis. Come see for yourself. You will not be disappointed. Great service good people. read more

This local place was recommended by several people from the area that I was working with. I was not disappointed. I stopped in between lunch and dinner, where only a couple of regulars were hanging out enjoying their Mexican soup. I was seated immediately and given chips and salsa. The chips were fresh, thin, crisp, warm, salty. About perfect. The salsa was also very good, although I would prefer a bit more heat. I ordered the shrimp burrito and it was brought out very quickly. It was pretty tasty. The cheese sauce was very good, but the veggies didn't add anything to the burrito. Not sure if they needed more seasoning or what. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, which I have found to be unusual; they're usually cooked to the point of being rubber. The meal was very inexpensive (under $7) and service was very quick. I did not order a drink as they did not have any tea, which is what I had a thirst for. If I had spent more time in the area, I would have definitely gone back. read more

Love, love, love the fish tacos!!!! Spinach quesadilla is very good too!!! Always great service... read more

Excellent Mexican. Everything was delicious. Worth the short drive off the highway. Try the chili, you won't be disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and the service was fantastic. Everything cooked to order. read more

My family and I eat here often and we love the food. The staff is friendly and competent and the prices are good. I recommend going to El Molcajete. read more

While driving along Rt. 40 we stopped in Clarksville for some lunch and stumbled into this place. True Mexican food is always a suprise and this was a pleasant suprise. Some great chips and good salsa was the first to arrive. A massive amount of chips for two people. My wife had the chicken and beef fajia and I had a pork taco and a chicken enchliata combo. The taco was a bit bland but everything else was spot on. Since it was lunch both meals were a real bargin. The servers were attentive and very helpful. The decor was simple, yet set a great atmosphere. If you are in the area, check this place out if you are in the mood for Mexican. read more

Well probably the worst Mexican dish I've ever tried in my life.. Stay away from beef or chicken fajitas and carne asada! We have left almost everything in our plates.. read more

We are local and we love eating here! One of the best Mexican Restaurants around. In fact, when we go on trips, my wife seldom wants to eat at a Mexican restaurant because they are never as good as our local. There will be times that something is wrong or service struggles because of it being over crowded but all in all it's wonderful! And if there's a problem, they always make it right! read more

This place was really good to my surprise! Located right in the middle of Clarksville I am lucky to have them here (considering I just moved here from New Orleans) Their food was really good, true Mexican. I played it safe and just got the Nachos Supremo plate, but everything about it was AWESOME! My boyfriend got some other breaded meat with onions and fajitas and all the fixings and that was DELISHHHH! Everything on the menu looked so good so next time I go I definitely will NOT hold back. The chips and salsa they served were so good. But to top this meal off a Dos Equis or Margarita would have been FABULOUS!..considering it is a dry county though, this place will definitely be a go to spot for me! read more

Ceviche!!!! Tried something new and was very pleased!!! Very tasty and fresh! Can't go wrong with a half order of ceviche instead of chips and salsa! read more

Inexpensive, quick service, large choice of lunch specials. Chili relleno, green chicken enchiladas, and enchiladas all good. Crispy taco just ok, meat needed more flavor. Hot sauce was pretty good too. Would recommend. read more

We were traveling from California to Tennessee and stopped in on the way. We had the chicken taco salad, chips and salsa. It was wonderful! Great flavors too. read more

Stopped here coming back from Memphis to NW after a Hog Liberty Bowl victory! I expect Mexican food to be spicy. My red enchilada sauce tasted like it came from a can.... A Campbell's tomato soup can at that! Rice was bland. Son ordered a shrimp chimichanga that came with 4 tiny shrimp in it despite it being about ten inches long. Sides like guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes didn't taste fresh. Service was good and restrooms were adequate. For the people who say this is authentic Mexican food.... It may be... It's just not good, authentic Mexican Food. read more

Very fast service. I would recommend the Alambres Shrimp for the entree & the MezCal dip for an appetizer. They bring chips & salsa for you to snack on while waiting for your order. read more

Will never come here ever again!!! Today, Sunday was not busy at all. Our waitress just looks at us and gives us our menu and walks away. But never comes back to get our order?!? Really?!? We waited max 15mins tops. I finally get up to ask we are ready to order. The girl up front looks confused. Not my fault! I will be taking my business somewhere else! Thank you for wasting my time! read more

Good Mexican food! Clean restaurant and the wait staff was friendly, I will definitely be back in the future.

The service was terrible and the food tasted anything but authentic. I was seated, brought my drink and chips and dip and then waited almost 10 minutes before anyone took my order. It was a late lunch, so it wasn't busy at all. One waiter looked around the corner, made eye contact and then sat down at a booth by the cash register and started playing on his phone. I started to leave and then got curious about how long it would take for someone to wait on me, so I stayed. A waiter finally arrived and took my order. I played it safe and got a burrito and a chorizo taco. The flour tortilla for the burrito and corn tortilla taco shell were obviously store-bought. The chorizo taco was actually a ground beef taco, but I couldn't tell my waiter, because he never came back to check on me. When I went to pay, I looked for the manager as I walked to the register. He was crouched behind the register stand playing on his phone, while my waiter was still nowhere to be seen. If you want authentic Mexican food and good service, there has to be a better Mexican restaurant in Clarksville. read more

Good Chili Colorado. The cheese dip is a little runny.

From out of town. Gave it a try. Clean, tasty. Friendly waiter. Pleasant experience. Excellent prices.