🏆 Top 50 Restaurants

The definitive ranking of Little Rock's best restaurants, powered by AI analysis

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Our AI analyzes thousands of reviews, ratings, and local signals to crown the ultimate champions of dining. This isn't just popularity - it's quality, consistency, and that special something that makes locals keep coming back.

1
El Alamo Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
El Alamo Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 4.8 (36 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
2
Taqueria El Primo - Mexican Restaurant in Sherwood
Taqueria El Primo
Mexican ⭐ 4.8 (29 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
3
El Sazon Food & Drinks - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
El Sazon Food & Drinks
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (4 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
4
Ay Caray - Mexican Restaurant in North Little Rock
Ay Caray
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (4 reviews)
"Hidden Gem" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
5
La Piña Capricho Frutal - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Piña Capricho Frutal
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (2 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
6
La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria
Mexican ⭐ 4.7 (68 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
7
Santa Fe Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (3 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
8
Heights Taco & Tamale - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Heights Taco & Tamale
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (438 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
9
Maximo Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Maximo Cocina Mexicana
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (23 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
10
Señor Tequila - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Señor Tequila
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (57 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
11
El Rancho - Mexican Restaurant in Vilonia
El Rancho
Mexican ⭐ 4.3 (18 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
12
Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Ward
Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
13
Cotija's Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Cotija’s Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 4.2 (45 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
14
Eliella Ristorante - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Eliella Ristorante
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (41 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
15
Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
Mexican ⭐ 4.2 (10 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
16
Nacho's Authentic Mexican - Mexican Restaurant in Cabot
Nacho’s Authentic Mexican
Mexican ⭐ 3.9 (83 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
17
Del Campo A La Cuidad - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Del Campo A La Cuidad
Mexican ⭐ 4.5 (13 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
18
Taqueria Amigo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville
Taqueria Amigo Mexican Restaurant
Mexican ⭐ 4.2 (51 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
19
Taqueria La Culpable - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Taqueria La Culpable
Mexican ⭐ 3.8 (11 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
20
El Torito - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
El Torito
Mexican ⭐ 4.5 (32 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
21
Santo Coyote Mexican Food Tequila Bar - Mexican Restaurant in North Little Rock
Santo Coyote Mexican Food Tequila Bar
Mexican ⭐ 3.7 (197 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
22
La Frontera Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Frontera Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 4.5 (27 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
23
Local Lime - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Local Lime
Mexican ⭐ 4.1 (500 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
24
Three Amigos Restaurante - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Three Amigos Restaurante
Mexican ⭐ 3.7 (60 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
25
La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant
Mexican ⭐ 4.4 (18 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
26
Taqueria El Palenque - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Taqueria El Palenque
Mexican ⭐ 4.4 (234 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
88.0
Sentiment Score
27
Portal Del Gusto Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant in Conway
Portal Del Gusto Restaurant
Mexican ⭐ 4.9 (9 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
85.0
Sentiment Score
28
Tamalcalli The Tamale, Taco & Cerveza Stand - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Tamalcalli The Tamale, Taco & Cerveza Stand
Mexican ⭐ 4.3 (55 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
85.0
Sentiment Score
29
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Mexican ⭐ 3.9 (123 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
85.0
Sentiment Score
30
Taqueria Guadalajara - Mexican Restaurant in North Little Rock
Taqueria Guadalajara
Mexican ⭐ 4.1 (92 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
85.0
Sentiment Score
31
Los 3 Potrillos - Mexican Restaurant in Conway
Los 3 Potrillos
Mexican ⭐ 3.8 (107 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
85.0
Sentiment Score
32
Taqueria Azteca Original Mexican Food - Mexican Restaurant in North Little Rock
Taqueria Azteca Original Mexican Food
Mexican ⭐ 4.1 (24 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
75.0
Sentiment Score
33
Cantina Cinco De Mayo - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Cantina Cinco De Mayo
Mexican ⭐ 3.6 (59 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
75.0
Sentiment Score

📊 Leaderboard Stats

33 Restaurants Ranked
87.5 Average Score
95.0 Highest Score
1 Cuisine Types

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