Casa Manana Rock

One of several choices for inexpensive Mexican food here in Little Rock. There are several locations that are similar but this one kind of stood out for me. Came in on a Saturday morning for breakfast and it was pretty slow. Service was really good and I was able to order off the lunch menu even though it was an hour before the printed lunch time on the menu. My fajitas were flavorful and not skimpy on the meat. This was definitely something I would expect to pay 13 – 15 dollars for, however my ticket was under $ 10.
Food = 3.5 stars
Service = 4 stars
Value = 4.5 stars

Authentic Mexican with lots of fish and several mole dishes. The patio is the best part!

I’ve been coming here since maybe around 2000. I’ve always loved my experience dining here, the food is delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced. The sopa de tortilla here is their signature item, and I highly recommend getting it. Several of my friends and family are vegetarian, and they have many veggie options. Also great margaritas and sangria.

I trust G’s judgment when it comes to Mexican food and he suggested we come here as he thought this was the best place for Mexican food in Little Rock when he lived here.
HUGE menu, prompt service/​seating (outdoor too), inexpensive, what more could I want? Well…
Plate of guacamole, served on some shredded lettuce (weird, right? Wrong, it was perfect). We requested it w/​o tomatoes and it came that way (!) The guac was freshly made, chunky, a little spicy from jalapenos and topped with cotija cheese. I’d never had guacamole with cotija cheese, so I was skeptical. The verdict? Delicious. Try not to binge on the appetizers though, you’ll want to save room for your entrée. We both had cheese enchiladas and enjoyed them – just the right size, not gigantic, a little sloppy; just the way I like ‘em. The portions are rather large, so bring your appetite. We left pretty stuffed and needed to walk around afterward. Oops.
Our bill was around $ 45, including drinks (again, !!!). Amazing. If we’re ever back in LIT, we will be back here, trust me.

I normally don’t like shredded beef, but their shredded beef tacos are awesome! Try some — you’ll be glad you did.

Casa mañana used to be my go to restaurant for after work cocktails and cheese dip. After my experience yesterday I will be going next door to Damegoode Pies for their $ 0.99 PBRs and Razorback Buns. This story begins with a $ 50.00 Casa mañana gift certificate that I received for Christmas. Before yesterday I had only used it once before to buy two large cheese dips and salsa on January 17. The total for that purchase was $ 25 and some change. Casa mañana uses paper gift certificates so they wrote my remaining $ 24 dollar balance on the back. On my way home from work yesterday I decided to stop by and pick up some supper to go because I didn’t feel like cooking. The gentleman behind the counter was very helpful until I handed him my gift certificate. After he took my GC he made a phone call and started speaking Spanish. Since my understanding of Spanish is very basic I did not understand what was being said. After he got off the phone I asked him if there was a problem. He said that the GC number had been flagged because the remaining balance had been used but that one of their employees had forgotten to write it down on the back of the GC. I assured him that was not the case because I’d only used it the one time. He disregarded what I said and suggested maybe my husband had used it at one of their other locations. I told him that we never went to their other locations and that I had remained in possession of the GC the entire time of its existence. This went back and forth for awhile with him suggesting how it could have been used and me telling him that it couldn’t have happened. It wasn’t very busy or I would have been very embarrassed by the exchange. They honored the $ 24 balance on the back but I was very much made to feel like I had «gotten one over on them.» My suggestion is that maybe they look at their GC system and make some adjustments so that human error doesn’t make loyal customers feel like criminals. I didn’t even want to eat my beef tacos by the time I got home. Plus they didn’t give me any salsa!

One of the most authentic Mexican places in little rock! Always packed and has a large menu! Service is very fast and friendly! Worth every dime you spend! You walk in to a wall of tequilas that is unbelievable but every food item I’ve had has been great from burritos to fajitas. They also have a wonderful verde salsa!

I LOVE the tortilla soup, it is so simple and delicious! The service is usually good at this location and the food is consistently good. This is not a tex-​Mex style restaurant, it leans more toward traditional Mexican food.

I’ve only been once, but I liked it a lot. I don’t like that people get to smoke on outdoor patios in restaurants in Arkansas, but I do like their huge back patio.
The food was super fast, and very good. Menu is so big, it’s overwhelming. I ended up picking a pretty basic dinner combo b/​c I couldn’t decide. The menu goes on for pages and pages. They seem to have very authentic Mexican offerings.
They have those delicious, really thick chips. Yum.

My boyfriend and I were in the mood for Mexican food, so we decided to check out Casa Mañana. In the immortal words of Julia Roberts, BIG mistake. HUGE.
We ordered chips and queso to start, along with the salsa served for free. The queso was good, I’ll give them that. Very cheesy and rich, with pico de gallo in the middle. I usually dip my chip in queso, then salsa, so it saved me a step. However, the salsa was peppery and bland. When I say «peppery,» I mean that was the overwhelming spice in the salsa. Very odd. Also odd, the chips were extremely thick. Not light and crispy, and not just substantial enough to hold onto the dip; I’m talking an inch thick and crumbled everywhere the moment I bit into it. They were also greasy and frankly not very good.
The real complaint I have was with the main course. My boyfriend ordered a Ranchero meal, which must be Spanish for «a plate of melted cheese.» He tried to find another ingredient besides cheese and tortillas on the plate with very little luck; there was, in fact, some beef in there, but he had to go searching for it. He ordered the meal with cheese sauce instead of red sauce, which was $ 1.99 (ridiculous). I suppose to look on the bright side, one might say he got the cheese he ordered. If he’d only been hungry for cheese, that might have been okay, but he wanted an actual plate of food. No luck.
My meal was literally the most disgusting meal I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant in my life, and I am not a picky person. I ordered the shredded beef chimichanga. It said it came topped with red sauce and guacamole. I too went for the cheese sauce (another $ 1.99) instead of the red sauce and assumed the guacamole, which isn’t my favorite food, would be dolloped on top and easy to scrape off and eat with a chip. What I got instead were two sad burritos (does it even COUNT as a chimichanga if they aren’t fried? Because if these were, they must have dropped them in the frier and taken them right out) COVERED in a revolting green guacamole purée. It smelled rancid and tasted like pond scum (yes, I’ve tasted pond scum, don’t ask). I tried scraping it off, but there was just too much of it. The beef inside managed to be both chewy and sopping wet with beef juice. The beans were a sad, gray blob and the rice was bland. I did not eat the meal, and didn’t want to order anything else, having seen the caliber of my boyfriend’s meal and assuming I’d have no better luck with a different entrée.
Perhaps they were having a bad night, because the other reviews here seem to be very positive. All I know is, first impressions count and I will not be back.

Typical Arkansas «Mexican,» bland and greasy. The tortilla soup is good, the rest is meh.

My daughter’s favorite Mexican restaurant which we usually visit when she comes from CO. She loves the guacamole which is delicious and plentiful. Nothing that we have ever ordered has been a disappointment. My only complaint is if the weather isn’t nice enough to sit outside on the patio, the inside is so crowded that I feel like I can hardly get into my seat without disturbing someone at the next table.

One of the better Tex-​Mex joints in the area. Large portions, good service, full bar, covered patio seating in mild weather, tasty food, and reasonable prices. Located in a former gas station on Highway 10 on the Westside.

As a longtime resident of San Antonio, I’m picky on Mexican restaurants. Not saying I’m a great critic but when you have a Mexican restaurant on almost every other street corner you get picky.
I’ve been going to Casa Mañana almost every visit back to Little Rock, as it’s a favorite of a friend. The chips are more authentic and the red salsa is good. I wish they had roasted salsa but know that’s more of a challenge to prepare. Service is very friendly.
This past visit I had a beef enchilada and tamale plate. The enchilada wasn’t spectacular but the tamale was great. Plenty of filling and the right balance of masa. My friend orders chicken nachos with their pickled jalapenos with just the right amount of kick.
It’s not San Antonio but pretty darn close. Cozy atmosphere also.

The food was was just «OK», but better than a chain Mexican place. Portions are huge. Service was really friendly and attentive. We ate inside, but they have a really nice patio.

I had been craving Casa Mañana since my women friends had our monthly girls’ night here recently, but I was unable to attend. They had so much fun with their pitchers of margaritas and guacamole, I wanted my own!
My husband and I stopped in here today (Memorial Day) after seeing a couple movies, because it was hot and I wanted a margarita (or two). We opted for indoor seating as the temperatures were in the 90s, but we will definitely try the deck in the future. The inside feels like such a neighborhood Mexican «joint.» The service is good, the interior is dark and cool, and we even ran into some people we know!
I had two delicious frozen margaritas, and my husband had a Dos Equis on tap, nice and cold. He had a cup of the tortilla soup, which he enjoyed. I ordered the «large» order of guacamole to share, and it was huge! It takes a little longer when you order it because the menu says they make it only when it’s ordered. It certainly tastes fresh, with plenty of tomatoes and a little bite and tons of cheese on the top. The chips here are GREAT, light and fresh and crispy.
I’ve had other food on the menu, and have always enjoyed it. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Little Rock.

Food was very good! And cheap! I’m from CA and was astounded at $ 9 fajitas. Very good, super plentiful meals. Hubby had chipotle something chicken and loved it. Huge guacamole order.

It was okay. Margarita was weak, chips were thick, and cheese dip was just warm. Visiting town but won’t visit this place again.

I go here quite a bit and the best part of this place is the deck.
I’m a vegan and I never have any problems ordering and finding selections that suit a vegan/​vegetarian lifestyle.
Their salsa is definitely the best in town. It’s spicy and has lots of fresh cilantro in it. The chips are thick and homemade and always hot. The guacamole is, again, one of the best in town. It has huge, plentiful chunks of avocado with plenty of cilantro.
On Sundays, my boyfriend and I like to go and sit on the deck, which overlooks a nice wooded area, and have very spicy and potent Bloody Marys and get one of their egg dishes. I got the huevos rancheros last time and the fried egg on top was exactly the way it should be, with a soft and runny yolk. I can’t remember what my boyfriend had, but I do remember he ate all of it.
I highly recommend this place! Great service as well

My favorite Mexican restaurant in LR. Patio dining, weather permitting. Large selection, great food, great prices, fast service!