Saw this place listed on Google maps while my husband and I were here to visit my Dad. I'm in love…read morewith Birria tacos and have been since I first saw someone eating one on The Food Network and then I ate my first one...they are the best things I've ever tasted in my life! We ordered TONS of food here and not only ate two meals worth for $40, but there's leftovers from that second meal AND I had my step mom try one of the birria tacos too, dipped in the consommé and she loves it too! We got 6 Birria tacos with 2 containers of consommé (darned if I forgot to take pictures until it was too late!!) and they even check to make sure what filling you want (pork or beef), what toppings (cilantro and onions) and a huge assortment of sauces! They're literally amazing! We also ordered an enchilada plate with 2 Chicken enchiladas, rice, beans and although they may have been out of the red sauce, they did have a nacho cheese sauce and it was just as good as any sauce she could've put on or in them, in my opinion. My husband LOVED them! Then we got 4 tamales that they make themselves fresh and they were very good. They're freshly steamed, moist and filled with lots of whatever you choose. They had ground beef, pork and chicken. We got the pork and they were fabulous. Maybe a touch too much masa on the outside or what becomes the ends from inside the corn husk, but they were still very very good. We would've gotten more food, but we were on a time crunch and had to grab and go. There's like 2 or 3 other Mexican restaurants in town, but this was the only place we wanted to visit and from the food we enjoyed with family and how much we walked away with for such reasonable prices, I'm glad we chose wisely. If you're looking for freshness, (they had all our food well packed up, sauces, tableware, napkins and condiments in asst. boxes, containers, etc. in neatly stacked/packed in bags in less than 10 minutes!) quick and fabulous service...look no further than this fantastic lil place! You WON'T be sorry -- you'll be full and very satisfied!

This place is sooo authentically amazing in every way!! I have been several times and am never…read moredisappointed. I've had the grilled chicken salad and it was sooo fresh, the steak tacos were great quality!!

Absolutely a delicious dinner . It wasn't on the menu, but I…read moreasked for a shrimp chimichanga... and I got a delicious shrimp chimichanga covered in white cheese dip . Plus yummy rice, beans, and salad . Plus the gentleman who took the order and prepared the food was very friendly.

It's a food truck so expect a small weight but the barriera Tacos are amazing. The guy running it…read moreis awesome. Very nice. Very helpful..

I have eaten here many times and brag on them all the time. Recently they have made some changes ,…read moreperhaps to keep from raising prices, but please go back to the way you used to prepare things. The shrimp tacos were much better in the pas. still love you but will reconsider driving 30 minutes each way to get a taco.

YASSSSSSSMAAM! I am in town visiting friends and homie…read morerecommended this birria truck. Came back w his three tacos, my enchilada quesobirria, guac and white queso with chips. This is flavor town yall. Dishes even come with a chile brine to dip in. The meat is supple, flavorful and deeeeelicious. They soak the shells in the brine before putting them on the griddle so they have a saturated color and flavor that I am all about. Guac is fresh and super solid. White queso is redonk with house made chips and schmered on everything. My buddy is a taco truck enthusiast who basically thinks he struck gold by finding this place, visiting it every week since he found it. I'll probs get three meals out of this and it is VERY reasonably priced! Incredible. Gracias!! SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD

We were passing through and stopped here. The tacos were great! There were several that sounded…read moregood but we went with a grilled shrimp and the won ton tacos. It is an unassuming looking place but don't let that deter you. Staff were friendly, happy folks.

Passing through on our way home and stumbled across this gem. Staff were super friendly & helpful…read morewhen ordering as a newbie. Food was fresh, flavorful. Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside but very nice and clean inside! Will be back as my daughter frequently talks about the nachos she had lol

I use to eat at this place about 4 years ago but I stopped going because I placed an order and…read morewatched the man grab the meat from a cooler with his bear hands and throw it on the grill needless to say I was disappointed and disgusted, but a friend of mine said that he had got a new cook and she was really good so I decided to give it another shot. I pulled up and went to order and I was greeted by a lady with red hair and covered in tattoos she smiled at me and asked me how I was and If I would like to place and order. I told her it had been a while since I had been there and asked her what she recommended and she promptly said ohhh definitely a chicken and steak quesadilla or some birria nachos. I said oh I didn't seen the birria nachos on the menu so it must be new so I told her I'll take one of each. She said it would be about 15 mins and I was welcome to have a seat and wait I made sure to see if she was going to put gloves on and yes!! She did. About 5 mins later some guy came in yelling at her that she needed to hurry and make 2 orders he had just got she told him she was working on my order she would get to it as soon as she was done he looked at me and said (what did you get man) and I had grabbed a soda from the cooler and he said you already pay for your order man if not I need you to pay now and for you drink. She said yes he had already paid for everything already she finished my order and gave me an extra salsa I tipped her 5 dollars before I left and he stuck it in his pocket I said oh that was a tip for the cook and he said yeah ok ty have a good day. The food was impeccable I dont know what she does to it but I was so full I couldn't eat another bite I will definitely go back if she is cooking but he needs to learn manners

amazing food. you can really tell he puts every ounce of love and soul into his food!read more

I came to say that you must try this place if you want authentic Mexican food. A must were the…read morebirria tacos. Please order them and thank me later. It is a small location but plenty of seating for small or large parties. Also...bathrooms are located inside for easy access.

I ordered for a quick snack during a recent trip to Little Rock…read more It was delivered pretty quickly, no complaints there. Tamales aren't a very popular thing where I reside so I am not too familiar. I did do my research before this trip, however, and I know that it is somewhat of a thing in this area, unless I am full of shit. I am glad I had the opportunity to sample them. I was very pleased to see they had some vegetarian options. I ordered the tamales plate: i chose a beans & cheese as well as a spinach & cheese. Not one, but TWO vegetarian options? Get out. I also ordered a side order of beans. You know what traveling does to the digestive system. They were VERY tasty. It was nothing crazy but satisfying. I was a lil disappointed that there was no sauce to speak of, for some reason I got that impression from the photos or description or something. The beans were also enjoyable. GF ordered Tony's Ramen Birria and felt that it was "just ok". I'm glad I was able to try this, it's tasty.

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.

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.

This is a credible and authentic Mexican food restaurant…read more Chips and salsa were plenty and they have spicier and tastier options than the house salsa. I had the specials which included Caldo de Res (Beef Soup). It tasted authentic and only had one thing missing, corn on the cob. It is in the rear of a Mexican bodega.

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.

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.