La Chiquita
If you’re ever in the heart of Clarksville, Arkansas, and craving authentic Mexican food, La Chiquita is the spot to visit. Nestled at 133 E Taylor Rd, La Chiquita offers more than just a meal — it provides a dining experience that celebrates the bold flavors and rich traditions of Mexican cuisine. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, La Chiquita promises to deliver an unforgettable culinary journey.
A Taste of Authenticity at La Chiquita
From the moment you step through the door of La Chiquita, the vibrant atmosphere immediately sets the tone for a wonderful dining experience. The restaurant’s decor reflects a charming, warm vibe, with hints of traditional Mexican style that transport you to the heart of Mexico. But the true magic lies in their food.
La Chiquita takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients. Their menu is packed with classic Mexican dishes that are prepared with care and love, ensuring that each bite bursts with flavor. From sizzling fajitas to hearty burritos, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. One of the standout features of the restaurant is its emphasis on family-style portions that make dining here an event to remember, whether you’re enjoying a meal solo or with friends and family.
Signature Dishes You Can't Miss
When it comes to food, La Chiquita does not disappoint. One of their bestsellers is the Carnitas Plate, slow-cooked to perfection, served with freshly made tortillas, and accompanied by flavorful salsas. It’s a dish that speaks volumes about the care and attention to detail that the kitchen puts into every meal.
For those craving a lighter bite, the Chiles Rellenos are a must-try. These stuffed peppers are filled with savory ingredients and topped with a rich, flavorful sauce that makes each bite a delicious adventure. Don’t forget to complement your meal with a refreshing Margarita, a house favorite, or perhaps a traditional Mexican soda to add that extra touch of authenticity.
Friendly Service and a Welcoming Atmosphere
What truly sets La Chiquita apart is not just the food, but the outstanding customer service. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about ensuring that you have an enjoyable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like family, which is why locals keep coming back time and time again.
Whether you're dining in or taking out, the team at La Chiquita ensures that every guest feels welcomed. They pride themselves on creating an environment where you can relax and savor the flavors of Mexico in the company of good friends or family.
Reviews
The food is usually pretty great! There are off days when service isn't perfect but otherwise the food is good. The decorations are fun and authentic. If you need a fajita and a taco salad fix, this is a good place to start. Right off of 40 makes it easy to find.
Food is great. Service is absolutely the best. Wish I lived here... we'd frequent this place a lot
The restaurant is very nice from the outside and the hand carved wooden booths inside were beautiful. The service was so fast and we received our food in less than 10 minutes. We had chili Colorado and shrimp fajitas. Both dishes were excellent and very flavorful.
*Disclaimer* I moved here from Texas where we had some excellent Tex-Mex spots and I've had some incredible authentic Mexican food as well. This rating is disregarding those experiences and is considering the level of "Mexican" food that is local to this area. In Clarksville, of the Mexican food places - which there are plenty - this is one of the top 3 spots next to La Michoacana and El Molcajete (I call El Mo's). The food quality is very good for what you're paying. Between El Mo's and La Chiquita, El Mo's is cheaper with better salsa, but La Chiquita's food is a bit better, overall. La Michoacana is closest to authentic Mexican food and I prefer La Michoacana myself, but I tend to go to El Mo's or La Chiquita more with my kids. At La Chiquita, I pretty much only order the fajitas or the Chile Colorado. Everything else I've tried has been just ok or I didn't like it at all (quesadillas I do not recommend, oddly enough). The service is consistently pretty attentive and quick. There's nothing really special about the ambiance. It's a local-to-the-region Mexican place and has a strong local clientele.
We were visiting the area from NC, and were taken here by some local friends. Our friends just told us "everything is good here", so we were left to our own devices to pick out what to eat. My husband got the Hawaiian fajitas-chicken, pineapple, and cheese sauce only and I got the California Skillet-Beef. My husband ate all of his main course (not the rice, refried beans, guacamole, salad that comes with it though) and said it was delicious. I ordered mine just the way it comes on the menu and it was amazing! I honestly think it was the best Mexican dish I have had in YEARS! It was superb and I would highly suggest it to anyone that likes allllll those ingredients separately, you'll love them all together...try them! Unfortunately, we were all to hungry to remember to take pictures, but we aren't sorry. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the fact our service was slow and seemed very scattered...we don't actually know which person was our waiter or waitress and it seemed there was no cohesive thought with who was waiting tables. The employees were nice and communicative though. We didn't use the restroom, so I can't comment on those facilities.