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Taquizas El Yiyo, the premier Mexican restaurant in Texarkana, AR, invites you to experience the authentic flavors of Mexico. Conveniently located at 830 Hazel St, our restaurant is dedicated to serving traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients and love. From savory tacos to flavorful burritos, our menu is designed to transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. At Taquizas El Yiyo, we take pride in our commitment to quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. Our friendly staff is always happy to help you navigate our menu or recommend their favorite dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner, our cozy atmosphere and delicious food make us the perfect choice. Join us today and discover why we're the go-to Mexican restaurant in Texarkana. Come taste the difference for yourself!

Taquizas El Yiyo Review Summary

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Pros

Taquizas El Yiyo is a hidden gem for Mexican food lovers. The restaurant serves flavorful and authentic dishes at reasonable prices. The carne asada tacos are a must-try, and the portion sizes are generous. The service is friendly and attentive, making it a great spot for casual dining. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, with colorful decorations and upbeat music.

Cons

Some customers have reported that the restaurant can be quite busy and noisy, making it difficult to carry on conversations. The menu can be overwhelming, with too many options to choose from. A few reviewers have mentioned that the food can be a bit greasy, and the salsa bar could use more variety.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

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Ashley Ridge
Ashley Ridge -Google user
a year ago
Great service and atmosphere! They are known for their margaritas. Service… More
Kev Williams
Kev Williams -Google user
5 years ago
Great service. Most authentic mexican meal within 200 miles of Texarkana. Pricing is a bit high for portion size but we felt it was worth it. … More
Ashley Ridge
Ashley Ridge -Google user
a year ago
Great service and atmosphere! They are known for their margaritas. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $50–100 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free parking lot
Kev Williams
Kev Williams -Google user
5 years ago
Great service. Most authentic mexican meal within 200 miles of Texarkana. Pricing is a bit high for portion size but we felt it was worth it. Men’s restroom could do without the bikini pictures- come on Zapatas, the half naked models weren’t even mexican. For...Read More
Cierra's Corner
Cierra's Corner -Google user
a year ago
Very Disappointed. We have been traveling for 6hrs we stopped to eat and the place had great reviews and looked nice, the atmosphere was nice our waiter was so friendly and sweet. The food was very disappointing. We didn’t eat. $82 for the beer...Read More
Rachel Griffing
Rachel Griffing -Google user
2 years ago
Outstanding service, generous portions. We came for lunch (4 ppl) and experienced superb service from Erica (who said, "You can't be in America w/o Erica") so funny! … More
Tammy Rosales
Tammy Rosales -Google user
3 years ago
I called earlier today and the young man said he would put our name down for us to have dinner at 7:30. I called at 2 pm today for a reservation since we had 2 young grandchildren with us. The young man said...Read More
Rachel Griffing
Rachel Griffing -Google user
2 years ago
Outstanding service, generous portions. We came for lunch (4 ppl) and experienced superb service from Erica (who said, "You can't be in America w/o Erica") so funny! She served us & entertained us. The prices were extraordinarily modest. I highly recommend Zapatas. Tell your friends! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per...Read More
Tammy Rosales
Tammy Rosales -Google user
3 years ago
I called earlier today and the young man said he would put our name down for us to have dinner at 7:30. I called at 2 pm today for a reservation since we had 2 young grandchildren with us. The young man said...Read More
Esther
Esther -Google user
2 years ago
I had ordered beef fajitas and was sad to say i was very disappointed at the amount and taste. However, the sopapilla was decent, still not the best though. Margaritas was just alright. I had better fajitas at other places so i was very disappointed...Read More
Nathan Pierce
Nathan Pierce -Google user
a year ago
This place was packed on Saturday night, but we didn’t have to wait to be seated and our food was brought out pretty quickly. Our server was great and the food was good as well. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Summer Pierce
Summer Pierce -Google user
a year ago
Salsa taste like Pace. Chips are thick premade and cold. Fajitas had 4 slices of beef the smallest portion I’ve ever seen. No flavor or seasoning. I asked for the hottest salsa they had and it was a chunky roasted salsa but no heat,...Read More
Sam Watson
Sam Watson -Google user
a year ago
Good grub spot in downtown with something for everyone. Short walk to the ice house and park nearby. More
Sam Watson
Sam Watson -Google user
a year ago
Good grub spot in downtown with something for everyone. Short walk to the ice house and park nearby. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Scottie Roush
Scottie Roush -Google user
9 months ago
Super Ambient! We were able to sit down as a family of 3 without any loudness of surrounding people. Sophisticated and the food is amazing! The service is impeccable, super tedious about refills and how we are doing during our visit. Highly recommend for any...Read More
Ravi Chandra Appasani
Ravi Chandra Appasani -Google user
a year ago
I suppose all the good reviews we saw when we picked out this place for lunch was for good service, because the food was certainly mediocre at best. Also, its heavily americanized Mexican. The salsa was the only item that had any heat. We got the...Read More
Zac d
Zac d -Google user
a year ago
Food was disgusting, it had obviously been cooked on a different day. Enchilada was to tough to cut. It’s been down hill the past few visits . We will never be back. $46 for 2. No sweet tea, server was wiping his snotty nose as...Read More
David B
David B -Google user
6 years ago
Best meal I have had in a long time. 5 quail breasts stuffed with cheese and peppers wrapped in bacon. If you're hungry this will do the trick. Great service at the right pace, we were there at 7 on a Wednesday so results...Read More
Zac d
Zac d -Google user
a year ago
Food was disgusting, it had obviously been cooked on a different day. Enchilada was to tough to cut. It’s been down hill the past few visits . We will never be back. $46 for 2. No sweet tea, server was wiping his snotty nose as...Read More
Charlie Whitman
Charlie Whitman -Google user
a month ago
I learned of this establishment 2 weeks ago and today makes my third time visiting. It is a wonderful place. Each visit I ordered something different with today being fish tacos and I have been overly satisfied. If you have not visited this establishment, I...Read More
Billy Daniel
Billy Daniel -Google user
3 months ago
This was my first experience at this restaurant and I was very impressed. The atmosphere was wonderful. The service was top notch and the food was wonderful. I will definitely be a return customer. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Crawfish Enchiladas, Tortilla Soup
Tina Patterson
Tina Patterson -Google user
2 months ago
Best Mexican place in town! Pedro is such an amazing bartender. He's always one step ahead of me and his attention to detail is spot on!
Eric Pettit
Eric Pettit -Google user
4 months ago
Great food. Must go if you are in town. Everyone at our table says the margaritas a strong and excellent. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Melissa Martin
Melissa Martin -Google user
2 months ago
The service and the atmosphere were great. I was not as impressed with my chicken fajitas. The meat was overcooked and dry. More
Jim Traveler
Jim Traveler -Google user
2 weeks ago
Older restaurant but they still know to take care of there customers. Food is great Service… More
Shannon
Shannon -Google user
a month ago
Love this place. Food is wonderful bit the people here are m What makes this place amazing Food:… More
Melissa Martin
Melissa Martin -Google user
2 months ago
The service and the atmosphere were great. I was not as impressed with my chicken fajitas. The meat was overcooked and dry. Price per person $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Reservation Reservations not required Special events No special event
Jim Traveler
Jim Traveler -Google user
2 weeks ago
Older restaurant but they still know to take care of there customers. Food is great Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Shannon
Shannon -Google user
a month ago
Love this place. Food is wonderful bit the people here are m What makes this place amazing Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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