Size isn’t everything, and there’s no better place to discover the meaning of this phrase than in the tiny restaurants located around our state. You can’t find better food than what you’ll find in these small, but awesome establishments. For big flavor in small packages, check out these 10 "hole in the wall" restaurants:
1. Tiny Thai Place (Monticello)
Tiny is right there in the name, but you won’t find tiny flavor there. From sushi to pad thai to pot stickers, the flavors are huge.
Check out the sushi at 1039 US-278 in Monticello.
2. Stroud’s Diner (Mayflower)
Everything is cooked fresh at Stroud’s Diner. You'll find traditional diner fare at this awesome little spot. Check out this glorious burger:
It's OK to drool. Get this burger at 558 AR-365 in Mayflower. 72106
3. Pat’s Place (Stuttgart)
You can buy a full pound of peel-and-eat shrimp at Pat’s diner, but check out the traditional American entrees as well. There’s nothing better than a good, old-fashioned diner burger with perfectly fried pickles as an appetizer.
Share these pickles with your friends at 2104 South Main St in Stuttgart.
4. Pho Vietnam (Fort Smith)
Housed in an old gas station, Pho Vietnam is a Fort Smith favorite. You’ll find fantastic Vietnamese dishes there, and they're crazy affordable too.
Try this delicious plate of bun at 2214 Rogers Ave in Fort Smith.
5. Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales (Lake Village)
Don’t let the picture fool you, Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales is an absolutely magnificent place to grab a bite. The tamales are a favorite of course, but don't forget to follow those up with some pie.
Drive to 714 St Mary's Street in Lake Village for the best tamales in Arkansas.
6. Sharks Fish & Chicken (Jacksonville)
To order like a local, try a gyro with fries and follow it up with the baklava. Just try not to drool looking at this gyro:
The gyros, fries, salads, baklava and more are at 1910 Marshall Road # 1 in Jacksonville.
7. McClard’s Bar-B-Q (Hot Springs)
McClard’s has been around since 1928, and with ribs like this it’s no wonder they’re a local favorite.
These ribs fall off the bone at 505 Albert Pike Road in Hot Springs.
8. Four Corners Kitchen (Fayetteville)
This delicious farm-to-table restaurant offers beautiful seasonal dishes. They don't sacrifice flavor or freshness. Look at these deep-fried pickled green beans:
The beans live at 1214 Garland Ave in Fayetteville.
9. Skylark Café (Leslie)
Leslie is a small town, and the Skylark Café is small too, but never underestimate a restaurant based on its size. Appetizer options include shrimp skewers and baked brie, and check out the beautiful tacos:
Theses tacos and so much more are available at 401 High Street in Leslie.
10. Heirloom (Rogers)
Set in a building in historic downtown Rogers, this small seasonal restaurant serves up a rotating menu that changes once a week, so you can always something new to eat. Feast your eyes on this delicious soup and salad:
Check out the freshness available at 113 South 2nd Street in Rogers.
What’s your favorite hole in the wall eatery? Did it make the list?
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