I've put an * by my personal faves,and many of links go to reviews.
Mexican
Cantina Laredo
207 N. University, Suite #130 (Midtowne Shopping Center)
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday
501-280-0407, Facebook
Decent upscale Mexican food at this chain. $$$
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Riviera Maya
801 Fair Park
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
501-663-4800
Reasonably priced "authentic Mexican" food (entrees around $7). They have great salsa and cheese dip. $$
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*Baseline/Geyer Springs Taco Trucks and Market
If you like real authentic Mexican food and a real Mexican experience, Baseline and Geyer Springs are for you. Pretty much any taco truck on Baseline is worth trying. The Mexican supermarkets La Regional and Mercado San Jose have dining areas. La Vaquera and Taqueria Samantha are my fave taco trucks. They are both super cheap, super authentic and super delicious. La Vaquera is normally at 731 Baseline Road, Taqueria Samantha at 7521 Geyer Springs Road, La Regional at 7414 Baseline Road and Mercado San Jose at 7411 Geyer Springs Road. Samantha is so good, one of my friends brought his visiting parents to it. You can also check out the University Market at Four Corners for food trucks (located at 6221 Colonel Glenn Road). $
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*Taqueria Karina Cafe
5309 W 65th St
501-562-3951
Looking for REAL Mexican food? This is the place. This is not Tex-Mex, or "authentic," it's the real deal, authentic Mexican. The prices can't be beat. $
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American
Catfish City
1817 S. University Road
501-663-7224
Catfish and BBQ with all the fixings.
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Chip's BBQ
9801 W. Markham St.
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Good BBQ, but excellent burgers and don't miss the pie. $
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*HB's BBQ
6010 Lancaster
Open for lunch
501-565-1930
This is my favorite BBQ in the city, and some say the closest thing to "The Shack" you can get. Older Little Rock residents fondly recall "The Shack" as the BBQ of gods. Maybe I'm building it up too much, or maybe it's worth the trouble it takes to find it. Somewhat located in a residential area. $
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*Kitchen Express
4600 Asher Ave.
8 a.m-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
501-666-3500Z
It's in kind of a run down part of town, but don't judge a book by it's cover. Some of the best soul food in town is behind those doors. Hit them up for lunch and you won't regret it. $
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Ryan's Family Steakhouse
8815 Baseline
501-562-7400
Steakhouse chain. $$
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Lynn's Chicago Foods
6501 Geyer Springs
501-568-2646
Chicago style food for dine-in or carry-out. $
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*Simply Najiyyah's
2900 South University Avenue
501-562-3474, Facebook
Not at all upscale, just a great seafood sack with burgers. Don't miss the corn fritters. Popular lunch place for UALR students because of price, quality and portion size. $
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*Sim's BBQ
1307 John Barrow Road
10am-11am Monday-Friday, 10am-12am Saturday-Sunday
501-224-2057
Some say the best BBQ in Little Rock. I like the Barrow location best, for quality of food. Very urban, casual location, but Barrow is a busy area. It's relatively safe, especially for lunch. $
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Zack's Place
1400 S University Ave
501-664-6444
Sports bar with slightly upgraded food. Over 21 only.
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Chatz Smoked Meats
8801 Colonel Glenn Road
501-562-4949
Not my favorite place to eat in (it's in a fairly rough part of town), but their catered food is excellent.
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The Finish Line Cafe
13000 S. Interstate 30
Located along the interstate in Pulaski's tech culinary school, future chefs serve up breakfast and lunch. Good food, low prices. Check the menu first, because for me it's been hit or miss with menu options.
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Frontier Diner
10424 Interstate 30
6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday
501-565-6414
Great breakfasts and lunch specials.
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Grampa's Catfish House
9219 Stagecoach Road
501-407-0000
Some of the best catfish in the city. Low frills, real home cooking.
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Haystack Cafe
27024 Kanis Road
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5-9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
501-821-0070, Facebook
Awesome southern breakfasts and lunches. Real southern cooking. $
Jimmy's Serious Sandwiches
5116 W. Markham St.
501-666-3354
Local fave with great deli sandwiches. $
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Murry's Dinner Playhouse
6323 Colonel Glenn Road
501-562-3131
Murry's is great for a nice night out at a reasonable price. It's a bit hidden but worth the search. $$
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Italian
American Pie Pizza
10912 Colonel Glenn Road
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
501-225-1900, Facebook, Twitter
Always picked amongst the best pizza in town.
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Luigi’s Pizzaria
8310 Chicot Rd
501-562-9863
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*Grady's Pizza
6801 W. 12th St., Suite C
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
501-663-1918
The pizza is good, but their subs are better. $
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Salut! Bistro
1501 N. University (Prospect Place Building)
11:00 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
501-660-4200, Facebook
Upscale Italian food with a southern flair. $$
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Asian
*Forbidden City
6000 W Markham St Ste 1034 (bottom of Park Plaza Mall)
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
501-663-9099
Don't let the location confuse you, this is very good food. A local fave for lunch. $
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