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    The Crazy Donkey Grill

    4.5 (87 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE CRAZY DONKEY GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Such a cute Donkey .)
    Mindy A.

    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 !

    Chimi beef lunch special. Delish!
    V M.

    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.

    Chorizo street tacos are chori queso side.
    Stanford F.

    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.

    burrito combo
    Benjamin B.

    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!

    Cover of menu
    Ty M.

    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!

    Here's the Facebook post that stated it started yesterday.

    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."

    This is the street taco plate with shredded steak and a special chili sauce!   The fries were deep fried and no salt crispy as could be!

    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!

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

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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    Iguanas Mexican Restaurant - Chicken fajita salad. Sour cream and guacamole included.

    Iguanas Mexican Restaurant

    4.1(92 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Forest city was a hotel stop on our way to TN. Got in a little late and Iguanas was still open…read more Was greeted by a very friendly staff , waitress was exceptional. After a long day of driving , beer & cocktails was much needed. They have a full bar and good selection of beers. Chips and salsa were excellent. Ordered the shrimp Diablo and enchilada /taco plate. Shrimp Diablo is very spicy and hot. The food was exceptionally good for being in Arkansas. Would definetly eat here again. Not a big fan of Forest City and probably won't stay over here again.

    It was post eclipse on our drive back to Tennessee from Conway Arkansas when hunger traversed a…read morepath of totality in our stomachs. Forest City was fast approaching, so we pulled up Google and discovered Iguanas Mexican restaurant. I guess that it was appropriate that we chose Mexican food for our dinner fare. After seeing the corona of the sun, it's only fitting that a Corona beer be ordered. But I didn't. I ordered a Dos XX instead. Corona is Mexican Budwieser. We were seated immediately and presented with menus displaying food choices printed top to bottom. And I mean top to bottom! Bring your glasses for there's so many selections from which to choose crammed onto that laminated card stock. My eye managed to ferret out a promising entree. The Burrito Grande. Steak, onions, peppers, beans, cheese, served with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Rice also came with it. When it arrived at our table, I was a little underwhelmed as to its size. Grande, it was not. Maybe it was Grande to the person who served it to me, for he was small in stature. But to a tall, strapping young senior citizen, it fell short of being grandiose in size. However, in taste, it was. So I'll give them a pass on the description. It was deliciously tasty. The grandkids had tacos and scrumptious looking enchiladas. Those left mere rings on the plates after they were done. I think that they enjoyed theirs as much as I did mine. Don't be dissuaded by its location. Iguanas is in a very nondescript strip mall. It's more deserving of a building of its own. But who am I to guess. I have no idea what rental rates are in the hamlet of Forrest City. For all I know, it may be prime real estate for the region. Go there and enjoy. They even have a small store inside where one can find an array of all things south of the border. Quick Tip: When searching for the restaurant across the vastness of the strip mall parking lot, look low for their sign. At the time of this reviews writing the sign over the restaurant looked like it was lost in a windstorm. No worry, though. The food will blow you away.

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    Iguanas Mexican Restaurant - Amazing quick service, Beautiful Lanterns, Clean & Space & best of all Great Fresh Food!

    Amazing quick service, Beautiful Lanterns, Clean & Space & best of all Great Fresh Food!

    Iguanas Mexican Restaurant - Complimentary Chips and mild salsa dip. And if not hot enough your given 3 bottles of hot sauce to spice it up.

    Complimentary Chips and mild salsa dip. And if not hot enough your given 3 bottles of hot sauce to spice it up.

    Iguanas Mexican Restaurant - Ambience & Queso, WHAT MORE COULD A GIRL ASK FOR!!!

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    Los Pinos - Water with chips, oops, I mean "salsa"

    Los Pinos

    3.4(53 reviews)
    17.3 mi
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    When I thought I had the bad service and I couldn't have worse, I then come to Los Pinos and was…read moreblown away at the level of service they offered. I ordered enchiladas with red sauce, rice and beans. They use ground beef in their enchiladas and I despise that. So I asked them If they could use birria meat instead and just charge me accordingly. They obliged. When I received my food I felt like it was a joke. Like my 10 year old went in the kitchen and tried to cook me enchiladas, and that was her masterpiece. Actually no it was actually created from the cooks at this place. The place looks like a dump from the outside but inside is quite nice. It was really pretty and the music was just right. The guy who took my order didnt speak English so I talked to him in Spanish but if you don't speak Spanish the guy running the register speaks great English. Speaking of this guy! When I tried to swap the plate of enchiladas, sorry let me rephrase that. When I tried to swap the birria wrapped in corn tortillas with salsa (the exact same salsa they serve the chips with before the meal) poured on top. It was insulting. The server then told me I had to pay for the enchiladas even though I was ordering tacos. I said no way. He gave me the check and sent me to the English speaking manager at the front. The manager said somebody is going to have to pay for it. I told him he is ridiculous. I'll pay for my drinks and I'll go eat somewhere else. He kept asking me whois going to pay for it. That if I think it's fair that the server has to pay for it. Did this guy think I was stupid? Did he really think i was going to pay for something of THAT QUALITY? Did he really think I thought he was going to pay for it? I asked for the owners name and contact info and he did not want to give it to me. I said im calling the police. He then said "OK, I'll go ahead and pay the money for the food for you!. I said if that's what you want. Fine. Paid him his drink money, tipped the server and will NEVER come back to this place. I highly advise you to go to the taco bell right in front. This place, Los Pinos is absolute trash. The manager, the quality of food... all of it.

    Stopped in on a Sunday at Noon. The food was delicious. The chips and Salsa fantastic. They were…read morecrowded with after church people, but served our family very quickly. We will definitely be back soon.

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    Los Pinos - Restroom

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    Chips and salsa pre meal

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