My family and I were looking for a restaurant off of the interstate and decided to give this place a shot. We were blown away by the food AND hospitality, the carnitas tacos were some of the very best I've ever eaten. I will definitely be thinking about the food for a very long time. The building itself was beautiful and extremely clean. I wish I could put more than five stars. read more

The only thing crazy about this donkey other reviews. They have to be generated by friends and family of the owners. There is no way that this rate is 4 1/2 stars on any planet. I will say that the waiter was nice and he understood when I told him what I'm about to tell you. Avoid the pizza at all cost. It is disgusting. It is swimming and cheese. The dough wasn't cooked enough and it just tasted disgusting. You'd be better off buying yourself a frozen mama Celeste pizza. You'd be much better off buying one of those because those actually have flavor and I'm not swimming in disgusting cheese. The way, even agreed when I told him that the pizza was not good that's how bad the pizza is. Very disappointed. read more

Stopped in on our way back home from vacation In Gatlinburg and enjoyed my vegetarian chimichanga and spouse enjoyed his burrito patriate. Loved the fact it's dog friendly outside in front and staff was very friendly (THANK YOU) . read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Pet friendly in front of restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Good food and good service!! We enjoyed our dinner at the Crazy Donkey Grill- will go back read more

Super-cute place! Very clean! We were seated right away and had good service throughout our visit. My husband had the grilled chicken chimi & I had House Pineapple with chicken, beef, & shrimp in a 1/2 pineapple with a queso drizzle. Oh, it was delicious!! Everything was really good! Nice crispy chips & queso with good flavor! This was definitely a great stop for dinner based on other Yelpers recommendations. read more

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Just passing though , we are on our way back from a trip to visit my oldest daughter , we wanted something yummy and the queso was so delicious. Service was outstanding and the place was quiet for a Sat night but overall the food was amazing and I recommend.. we were told they are the only Mexican food for 50 miles .. give them a try .. and thank me later ! read more

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Great stop on our way East. Saw the positive reviews and decided to try. Glad we did! Everything was excellent! Quick to be seated and presented with chips & salsa along with drink order. Nice decore and who can resist the cuteness of the name and donkey? Probably took 7 minutes for meal- I got the chimi/beef, he got the patriot burrito with chicken. Everything was very fresh and delicious! All reasonably priced so we highly recommend. Will certainly stop again when we are in the area. read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Chimi beef lunch special. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Great service, and great food! Cool theme! Stopped on our way to Oklahoma! In such a cute town!

Stopped here on the way back from San Antonio. Food was absolutely delicious! Having ate at a substantial amount of Mexican restaurants in my life this would rank among the top ten easily. Portions were huge. Appetizers were delicious and chips fresh. Will be stopping by again when I'm passing through. Well worth the 2 minute drive off the interstate. read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Chorizo street tacos are chori queso side. - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

If you're ever in Palestine, stop by the Crazy Donkey to eat. They really produce quality, made from scratch food. The waitresses really work as a team, and will get you anything that you need! read more

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So, this restaurant is located in Palestine, Arkansas, population 660. I'm not sure there is another restaurant in town except the Subway inside of Love's truck stop. As a result, this place offers a little bit of every type of food, from fried fish to pizza (and Mexican) . The service was very fast and friendly in a laid back atmosphere. We opted for Mexican. I honestly can't say much about the food. Mostly it was just average.The flour tortillas are not house made and were barely warm, the refried beans didn't have much seasoning. That said, it's a cute little place, especially if you're not sure what you want to eat! read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Cover of menu - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Great food and friendly service in this great place. Small town feeling and very welcoming. We had nachos and street tacos but the menu has something for everyone. Worth the drive off I-40 when you're passing through. We will be back! read more

I Went to get pizzas because it was advertised in 2 different places that I could get 2 medium pizzas for $15. It was advertised on Facebook that it started yesterday and when I went to the restaurant it was on the sign out front and they still wouldn't honor it. So I just ordered some Mexican rice and it was cold and soggy and the plastic utensils, that are prepackaged, was open and missing the spoon. Not at all the service I was expecting from a business whose motto is "A passion for serving." read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Here's the Facebook post that stated it started yesterday. - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

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We exited the interstate after reading reviews on the Crazy Donkey. We were looking for something different on the road from Little Rock to Memphis and there it was... at Palestine, Arkansas just 30 minutes west of Memphis! This is a gem of a place! It wasn't busy on this Monday early afternoon but we were treated like we were the only customers in the place! Friendly courteous and the food was ready hot and on the table in less than 10 minutes! Fresh food. Hot food. Good tasting like NOT out of a box good food but just now cooked to order crispy where it's supposed to be crispy and tender where it's supposed to be tender! I asked for no extra salt and just a sliced avocado added to my dish and they prepared it exactly as I asked. Service was excellent and it was a really great choice and a very good decision. Just out of sight from the highway and over the railroad tracks to the left. You can't miss the crazy donkey when you get there! What a fun thing to do along the way! read more

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Checked out the Yelp reviews and gave it a shot. Food was good, tasty, staff was friendly and kind, service was top notch. Don't think we could have done better on this road than this restaurant. We got the tex mex. read more

On a recent roadtrip, myself and 4 other companions were what some would consider to be weary travelers. We were in the midst of a journey back to Tennessee from Oklahoma and The Crazy Donkey was our chosen watering hole. We were greeted by a wonderful young man who quickly quenched our thirst with some ice-cold waters, crispy chips, and zesty salsa. We ordered off of the lunch menu; myself and another one of my fellow companions had the mixed fajitas, one had the Patriot Burrito, one had the chicken chimichanga, and one had the vegetarian fajitas. Not only was the food piping hot and brought quickly to our table; it was incredibly tasty and best value we could have asked for. The next time that we're traveling through the area, we will certainly stop by The Crazy Donkey once again in anticipation of being greeted by hospitable people and great food. read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

The restaurant is off the beaten path but well worth the stop when driving through. great food and service! fajitas were amazing!

Saw the reviews on yelp on our way back to TN. The service was really good and the food tasted fresh and hot. Good Tex mex here for sure.

The food is soggy, and the not worth the price. A side order is over $6, and it is small. They also do not offer what is on their menu, as I was trying to order a special and they said they could "just wipe it off". After this he sent someone with a paper towel to wipe it off. Extremely disappointed and felt like false advertising. I was visiting from New York and I will definitely never be returning and not recommending this place. read more

Service was friendly and polite chips were warm not salty salsa was awesome cheese sauce was awesome fajitas quedillas were authentic and prepared with Mexican love so good I couldn't stop enjoying it read more

Very clean, cozy restaurant. It was great stopping here on a cold night to find a warm spot in view of their Christmas tree! Great food options which were different than most Mexican restaurants. Warm chips and salsa complimentary. Good quantity of food for the price! We had Burritos Patriot and Enchilada Delmar (nice sized shrimp). Both were excellent choices!! read more

This was different, but good. I'm from Texas so this is not the Tex-Mex I expected, in fact it's unlike any Tex-Mex I've had before. I was originally going to have Chalupas. That's generally a crispy flat tortilla covered with beans, beef, chili gravy, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. The waiter had never heard of this before. So I asked what kind of cheese they used in their cheese enchiladas. The waiter said mozzarella. So, moving on, I just ordered ground beef enchiladas. They came out covered in a white creamy cheese sauce, not the chili gravy typically used in the Tex-Mex I'm familiar with. Was it good? Yes. Was it expected? Definitely not. Would I order it again? Probably. read more

My husband and I stopped here for dinner on a road trip from Oklahoma to Kentucky. I chose this stop because they had a patio and I crossed my fingers that they were dog friendly. We were in luck! We had a delicious (10/10) meal, and our pups had an opportunity to get out of the car and sit with us on the patio. This was a great stop. Don't be surprised or put off by small-town Palestine if driving through. This restaurant is worth the stop! read more

My daughter and I were passing through on our way to Memphis on Mother's Day. It was also my daughter's birthday. This is such a great spot! They gave us roses and played the birthday song and gave my daughter a piece of cake. It will be such a special memory for us both. The service was great and the food was good. So glad we tried it. I would recommend. :) read more

Ok, so I'll admit, we saw the name on the freeway sign sign and thought it would be a fun stop. But, wow! The street tacos were GREAT! The meat was well seasoned; very generous potions too. The service was friendly and prompt. This place is definitely worth a stop- for the food! (And we're from SoCal, so we know good Mexican food!) read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Street tacos- yum! - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Food was AMAZING and they have plenty of vegetarian options! Service was super quick also. Fantastic place for a quick stop and super good food for it being in the middle of nowhere! read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Front door - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Stopped on our way from Nashville to Oklahoma. Read the reviews on yelp and they were all positive, so we took a chance. The reviews were right! Great food, fast and yummy and clean bathrooms. Ate chips, queso, salsa, two Mexican meals and an ice tea for $27. The two gals working in the dining area were so nice! It's worth the quick stop in Palestine, Arkansas. read more

Burgers and wings are amazing! Cool vibe here too and not far off the interstate!!! I would come here weekly if I lived nearby! read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Huge!!! Fresh too! - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

Best restaurant in palestine ar !!!! They have everything you looking for food ! Hamburger! Pizzas ! Mexican ! Pasta ! . Friendly staff ! Amazing good ! For all y'all traveling around palestine Arkansas check it out and won't regret anything about read more

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Food service was excellent and friendly. My kids appreciated the mild salsa. A la carte lunch soft tacos were large and super tasty. Lunch menu is VERY reasonably priced and portions generous. The place is clean and comfortable and we were just super impressed with this gem along I-40. Thank you for a wonderful lunch stop! Would definitely return. read more

We found The Crazy Donkey Grill on Yelp as we were driving cross country. It is just a few minutes off of the freeway and so easy to get to. As we arrived in the parking lot, we were greeted by other guests with smiles and friendly hellos. The friendliness continued when we walked inside and the staff greeted us in like manner. On Yelp people had posted pictures of the menu which contained quite a variety of foods. The menu we were handed, however, was TexMex only (although the cover says "The Crazy Donkey Grill Tex Mex and Pizza"). I asked if they had pizza and the waitress said "oh yes. We have several other things. The full menu is on Facebook." We thought it was odd that the menus were incomplete, but that was ok. The server was able to offer us everything we had previously seen on the Yelp menu pics and we were happy with that. Now for the food -- we ordered a cheese pizza, chicken quesadilla, cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and plain chicken wings (they are not breaded & have a great flavor - perfect for the gluten free person in your party!). All of our meals were delicious!!!! The owner approached my husband and asked how we had found their restaurant so he told her "my wife found them on Yelp". She was happily surprised. (Yelp for the win!) So, if you are ever in the area and are hungry for a variety of delicious food and superb & friendly service, venture down the old country road in Palestine and enjoy The Crazy Donkey Grill. read more

The Crazy Donkey Grill - Cheese enchiladas with red sauce (YUM!!) - Mexican Near Me - Palestine, Arkansas

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The Crazy Donkey did not disappoint. The name drew us in and the food will make us want to come back! Must tries are the chicken fajita quesadilla and the Friday special hibachi plate. Both were delicious! It's a cute restaurant converted from an old gas station! read more

always a great place. service is great. Food is great. Its always clean and well taken care of.

Good, service, ambiance was great. On way home to Las Vegas from U of Alabama. Was perfect. Unique menu too.

Traveling back to Texas from Michigan. First time in Arkansas and thought we would try the Mexican to get our taste for Mexican. Service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. Almost as good as our Texas favorite places we love to eat!! We had the lunch specials. The pricing is very affordable and the portions are great. Their salsa was excellent!!! We will definitely stop here next time we come through this part of the country. read more

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The food is amazing. We stopped here while traveling just because of the name. The food was amazing. My husband said the onion rings were the best he's ever had. It's a great place for a family also, pizza, burgers, Mexican food...so many choices. I'm not from the area. I'm simply leaving this review so I can find this place again. It's definitely worth the short windy drive from the interstate to stretch your legs. read more

Great place! Food was best I've had! Service was excellent and prompt! Atmosphere was adorable! 5 stars!

wow just wow who ever thought of tropical flambe cheesecake? Tacos were so good to, especially for those weary travelers on the interstate, worth the short distance of that hwy read more

100% recommend anyone that passes by to stop it is sort of in the middle of nowhere but very good Mexican and the pizza was awesome with very reasonable prices , the service was excellent with friendly staff , the place had an authentic Mexican feeling to almost like being in San Diego read more

Cute, friendly family restaurant. You must read the story of Domino the donkey above the doorway! Too cute! We ordered the chicken/steak fajita combo. Was enough for us to share. Came out steaming hot. Service was super efficient and friendly. Would eat there again and explore the menu. Definitely worth stopping for. read more