El Zacatecano Mexican - Arkadelphia

Very good food, good sized portions, very reasonable prices. We will eat there again

Yuck. Blah atmosphere. Awkward lay out, after walking through larger empty area, entered a hot room, it was cooler than lobbyish area we walked through, but was still very warm. During the summer heat a hot restaurant to eat in is unappetizing. Food was not anything like the amazing Mexican places all over Texas. Guess we are spoiled by the many fantastic Mexican places everywhere here in Texas. Food was barely just ok. Ordered queso blanco that was so runny it dripped everywhere and kids could hardly eat since it had no thickness to grip onto chip at all, it was like dipping your chip in water. They didn't state what the mystery sauces were they placed on our table, so I asked, she said one was habenero and other was jalepeno. Sampled both, just blah heat/spice, no flavor. Server would stay away for really long periods of time and no show, however, as soon as we paid, she brought the receipt for me to sign and add tip to, she stayed right there hovering over and almost bending down to watch as I added tip and signed my name. I have never ever experienced such rude manners from a wait staff, one thing to never ever do is hover over and stare down as I add tip. As a rule we always tip well, so I did a decent tip, but I most assuredly would have left a higher tip had she not been glaring down my signature and adding of tip! HOW RUDE!

The most authentic food you will get in the area. The owner is very friendly and the food is incredible. Highly recommend!

El Zacatecano offers the best Mexican food in Arkadelphia, potentially even in the state, especially with La Regional in Little Rock now closed. From the refreshing lime juice in the Mexican guacamole to the perfectly cooked gorditas, everything at El Zacatecano was spot on.

I visit this restaurant every Friday because the food is amazing. The prices are very reasonable, and I never have to wait. The table service is excellent as well.