Taquería El Palenque — tacos in Little Rock, AR

Taquería El Palenque

4.5· 1,122 Google reviews·$·West Markham

Taquería El Palenque is a Little Rock, AR taco spot in the West Markham area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 1,122 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,122
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • Highly rated by locals
  • Affordable, everyday pricing
  • Good for casual tacos
  • Located in West Markham, Little Rock
  • Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
West Markham, Little Rock
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taquería El Palenque serve?+

Taquería El Palenque is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Taquería El Palenque located?+

Taquería El Palenque is at 9501 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227, USA, in the West Markham neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Is Taquería El Palenque good?+

Taquería El Palenque has a 4.5★ average across 1,122 Google reviews — loved by locals by Little Rock taco standards.

How expensive is Taquería El Palenque?+

Taquería El Palenque sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Little Rock taquería.

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