Baja Grill | Benton

We came from out of state and stopped here for lunch. The service was so fast and the food was delicious. Their whole staff was so kind and they were incredibly accommodating to food allergies and sensitivities since my friend requires gluten free. Twyla and Cheyenne were particularly helpful and friendly. They helped us get on our way quickly as well as we needed to go catch our flight. The food was delicious as welll!! Definitely recommend!!

The food was absolutely fabulous! Melt in your mouth shredded pork, hubby ordered pork burrito, I ordered pork quesidilla. Generous portions. We had never been before, menu was a bit hard to read. Told server we hadn't been to establishment before. The waitress just didn't seem to have patience for the questions, we just were trying to understand the menu. The music was an interesting choice, wouldn't quite agree with the Playlist. Main concern was the waitress, then Noone said hey comeback! Appreciate you stopping by!

Only gave 4 stars because of lack of seasoning otherwise this was a pleasant experience. The pork tacos were cooked to perfection and they give you large portions. I rate them 9/10-could use some sauce. Rice 7/10-pretty bland. The cake and ice cream was incredible 10/10. It’s a really cool spot and there’s a huge bar out back. Austin was the best server thanks:)

Our server was a surprise. We knew him from Santorini in Hot Springs. We always received great service from him. The recommendations from drinks to entrees were spot on.Mahi tacos were the best I've had and the Baja mango margaritas were amazing. Good thing I only had one. We will definitely be regulars from the Village.

I love coming here when I'm back in town. I always get the nachos mix. They give you ab option of meat topping mix with tacos, quesdilla, bowl or nachos. If you want a lot of food, get the nachos. I've never been disappointed with the service or taste of food. The place is kind of small so get there early to beat any crowd. they do have outside seating but I was little annoyed by all the flies. I didn't blame them for it as the food was still great.

Our office went with 12 people. It wasn't busy but service was slow. Food all looked good. I ordered a "bowl" which was supposed to be like a taco or burrito without the shell or tortilla. It cost more than ordering the taco or burrito and was disappointed it was a much smaller portion that with a wrapping. The was food was good. The people I was with said service wasn't their usual so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

Courtney M. was our server and she was wonderful! Great recommendation on the crab cakes (not pictured). They were busy, lunch time on a Saturday, but we were sat quickly, prompt service, and food was AMAZING. Price point is very reasonable considering they make all of it in-house (smoked meats, dips, etc).

Editing my review to 5 stars for our second dining at Baja Grill. Get. The. Nachos. Oh my word. We ordered the honey chipotle and baja beef and were in nacho heaven. Wow. Service great still. Good salsa too. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and food/drinks were brought promptly. My husband had the chicken steak shrimp fajitas and I had the blackened shrimp burrito, which were both delicious. I did find the food to be on the spicier side than I was used to, but the presentation was beautiful and I had plenty of water to keep the spice at bay. The Moscow Mule mocktail was fun to sip during dinner.

For a small town, I don't expect a whole lot but this place had a really cool vibe! It's a bit smaller, but seems like a good spot to hang with a few friends and get drinks! Very clean and modern! The service was pretty good, nothing exceptional but nothing bad. The food was excellent! I had the fajitas which were a bit different but had an excellent taste! Also had some chipotle tacos and just a normal bean burrito! All of which was very good! Giving this place a 5 star just because I had no complaints and the food was good!

We sat at the bar like always. Bartender was super cool. Salsa was extremely fresh. My wife doesn't like cilantro but the salsa was so good it didn't bother her. Really good jalapeño margaritas. The smothered burritos is phenomenal. We will be back fo' sho'. Great food, good atmosphere, definitely a place to hang out again

We were looking for something new. We found it. Baja Grill is out of the norm for sure. Thinking outside the box, this is forward thinking for sure. We ordered the guac in the queso. WOW. That's good, who knew? Baja beef (Smoked Beef)tacos and Baja Chicken burrito. The atmosphere is crisp and clean. Our server, Danielle, was very informed and walked us through the menu. We were, needless to say, pleasantly surprised. Def a Do-Over!! Totally five stars on my scale.

Food was absolutely delicious!! Great portion sizes and reasonable prices. Service was very attentive and quick. We sat in patio and the ambiance was very chill and relaxing. My husband and I will totally come back.

Great food and atmosphere! Attentive staff! Crab cakes and blackened shrimp were amazing!

We love to stop and eat here on our way to Little Rock. Hubby had the blackened mahi-mahi, and it was out of this world. I am exploring the menu and I have loved everything so far. We like to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders. They are a well oiled machine.

Hipp spot! Eating both inside and outside seating. Nothing is bad here. Big portions even for appetizers. Fun cocktails. Busy here so service is nice and friendly but slow in ways.

Food was good she filled it full of vegetables though and she gave me the wrong ticket and the cook was a dick and I love the place they were quick giving me my dip but sucked overall

Incredibly fresh and delicious food! Highly recommend the trio dip small portion. The salad is the way to go with their smoked chicken.

Omgosh!!! The jerking chicken is to die for!!! They have so many gluten-free options as we and there cheese dip will make you drool!

Salsa was overpriced and terrible Drinks were flat and warm Asked for indoor seating they ignored it smiled and said your going outside Cold seating No cups so I don't get a drink Sent salsa back probably still gonna have to pay and I've been waiting for one burrito for the last 20 minutes Table was dirty and sticky

Great food and great service. It's a hidden gem in downtown Benton. We are originally from Texas and this satisfies our TexMex craving.

Great customer service and the food was so awesome! Our first time to experience this establishment. Everyone was so kind and our sweet waitress answered all of our questions we had regarding the drinks and food menu. We will definitely be back. Benton, why are you keeping this restaurant a secret? Lol!

Colin was a spectacular bartender!! Traveling for work this week and sat at the bar, requested to watch my Dallas Stars and he put it on immediately. He recommended some awesome drinks and food, I was very impressed with the menu and the service. It made the best end to a long day! I will definitely be back if I can!

If they were open Sundays and opened at 10 and closed at 11 they could make it. Sunday is a big day to eat out.

The server was good. The blood orange marg was sour! Why??? The Cuban bowl was tasteless. This was their 3rd chance to be better. They failed! No more chances.

This place is amazing. They graduated from a truck to a brick & mortar, and were thankful they did. We've been here twice now and have yet to order something that isn't amazing. On our last trip we started with the fresh made seasoned pork rinds with queso and then ordered the Baja Chicken Burrito & Cuban Bowl. The flavors blended perfectly, there are slight variations to each dish so you get a new group of flavors with each one. It's our new favorite place and if you get there before 6:00 they have some amazing happy hour specials on their delicious Margaritas !! Bonus

Baja Grill offered a nice respite for us as we were spending the day in Benton and needed to grab a late lunch! We were seated quickly even with a larger group, and the experience only went up from there! We got the dip trio, and it did not disappoint! The guac and the salsa were pretty good, but the queso stole the show (pro-tip: get the queso with beef in it--you will not be disappointed!). The waiter refilled our chips on multiple occasions which was classy, and by the time our tacos got there, we were all pretty stuffed. That didn't stop me from enjoying the three tacos I ordered, all of which had fresh ingredients and freshly smoked/braised meats that added great flavor to the meal. Of the three I got (I had the baja pork, the pig sooie, and the Caribbean jerk), I'd definitely recommend the jerk and the pork. The pig sooie had a bit too much going on for me in a taco, but I knew that going in. Next time I'm in Benton, I'll be back to try the nachos and fajitas for sure! Get here if you get the chance!

Food is always great! The margaritas are amazing! The Rober dip is my favorite, especially with the pork! You can never go wrong with the quesadillas.

Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Saline County. The guacamole is fantastic. Everything on the menu in my opinion is five stars service is great. Owners are great and the drinks were fantastic. Highly highly highly recommend.

Baja Grill is the best Mexican in town! The vibe is great and food and drinks are even better! We've never had bad service at Baja Grill- Benton! Things to order: Appetizer: My Friend Doesn't Want Anything (with pork rinds) Meal: Burrito with Fajita Steak or Pig Sooie Naked Drink: Strawberry Daq in A Box

Stopped in for a bite while visiting from Houston. Went in with fairly low expectations, looks like a nice place, I just had low hopes for food in the area in general, but the food was excellent! My wife is pretty hard to please when it comes to salsa but even she was very pleasantly surprised. Ordered the pulled pork on a quesadilla and it was delicious. Would definitely eat here again and recommend.

My coworkers and I stumbled upon this restaurant as we were driving by. So glad we did! It didn't pop up in my searches for a places to eat. This is a new restaurant that just opened a few months ago, it's modern and clean. The food is pricey, especially for the area, but worth it. The food tastes fresh and flavorful. I ordered the mushroom and goat cheese bowl. I liked that there are various options for special diets. Whether you're a carnivore, vegetarian, vegan, and or gluten free there's something for everyone here. The meals are unique and well crafted. My coworker ordered the chicken bowl and he was slightly disappointed by the vast quantities of iceberg lettuce and sparse chicken. The portions were small. They have an in-house chipotle hot sauce. We also ordered the trio with cheese, guacamole and salsa. Check it out!

Everything we have tried from food to drinks has been top notch. Amazing taste, amazing service, and I love the atmosphere and decor. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Fun place to have dinner. Very tasty food and drinks. I had the mahi mahi tacos and Baja margarita. We sat at the bar which had large TVs to watch a game. Very clean, upbeat atmosphere. Service was good.

Very disappointed! I had looked forward to eating here! Very small portions and chips were very stale!

The tacos are fabulous. The service is excellent and speedy. The environment is very welcoming.

Baja chicken bowl was watery and the tacos were dripping a lot of grease. Salsa and chips are not complimentary. I had high hopes but left disappointed.

10/10 everything was delicious highly recommend the honey chipotle & jerk tacos! Service & atmosphere is was amazing

I tried the Caribbean chicken burrito and it was amazing. Everything was so fresh! Will be going back

I sat at the bar and ate some delicious fajitas while I watched some basketball on the big tvs. The food was really good but I wasn't prepared to have my whole fajita served on the hot plate. Next time I'll ask for the fixings to be on a separate plate. The staff was very concerned with my experience and was always checking on me. The menu wasn't very expensive. It was totally reasonable while, at the same time, it wasn't very big either. I'll definitely come back to try something else.

Lovely bar, casual but not to casual. Their margaritas are divine. Food is exquisite, you can order the dish of your choice in many different ways.

This place was one of the few restaurants where I had no clue what to get. Then the bartender recommended a bunch of taco flavors so I could get a feel for their food, which made my selections easy. The food was delicious! The fresh homemade salsa was very good. I really enjoyed my meal here. Too bad I live out-of-state, I'd love to come back. Their blood orange margarita was too good to have just one! I can't want to come back.

My wife and I found this place by accident while getting Koffe with a Kause, we was like "hey I'm hungry let's try this place" and man did we hit the jackpot! The Cuban nachos are so stinking good like the meat is bomb but the sauce hits different we drive over 40 min out the way AT LEAST once a month just to get them nachos this coming from someone from LA-this place feels like home

Different type of food selections and very tasty. We had queso with guacamole and I had a chicken bowl while my husband had a burrito. Both plates were very good helpings. Then we split a brownie dessert which was scrumptious! We will be going back.

Food was DELICIOUS! Came out quickly too- I was impressed. I was not impressed, however, by the seating hostess. When we entered, the high school girl was just staring at us. I asked if we could have a table for two and she sat us right in front of the front door. People were coming and going and it was freezing outside- plus, there were plenty of other tables available. We asked if we could be further in away from the door and she walked as quickly as possible to the other side of the restaurant. She set our menus on the table and walked away. The girl didn't speak a single word to us! It was off putting and uncomfortable. What is up with that?!

Holy wow! We walked into this place expecting the normal, run of the mill, tex mex. You know? Just good enough to eat. We couldn't have been more wrong. The service was on point! We were seated quickly. Drink orders taken immediately. Food was at the table within 10 minutes of us ordering, fresh and hot. And the food! My mouth was in heaven. Even my picky 5 year old was raving about how delicious her meal was. The queso especial was amazing! Much better than expected. Everything was fresh and made in house. I ordered the unsolicited stick pic, a cocktail and it was so good. The naked bowls were also beyond up to par. I can't stress this enough. Eat here.

Tacos are awesome, chips with salsa were great. Service was fast and friendly. If we lived here we would be back often.

Food was very good. Margarita was good, though incredibly sweet. Maybe next time I'll try one without the house mix. Service was good. I can tell this is a favorite in downtown Benton.

Super clean place and the have a great customer service, great presentation on the food , but not even close to the Mexican food, is not flavor on the food.

Gave us the completely wrong thing All the Food was stale, chips way to salty, and the guacamole was brown. Took my family for a nice meal and ended up paying way to much for food, my 3 year old son could of cooked better!!!!!!

Had a chance to eat in downtown Benton and luckily found this amazing place. Fast friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Great food! A bit pricy but the food was worth it. I had the honey chipotle beef nachos. Yummy!!!! I will be back!!!!

On a road trip and popped in for dinner - it was delightful! My chicken fajitas had great flavor with good heat and the veg was caramelized to perfection. My husband inhaled his smoke beef burrito and kept sneaking food off my plate. And the house margarita was just right. Oh and the service was lovely - so attentive and helpful.

Food was great but they did not bring all The food out at one time and my daughters food was not correct and when we ordered desert they brought out everyone's except my daughters. Hers came out 5 minutes later.

This restaurant just opened in April. The interior has been freshly renovated and has like a modern industrial feel. It's very welcoming and very popular with the locals, so being a local myself I had to check it out with my best friend. * There was no wait time for the seating. I chose to eat outside since the weather was nice since it was later in the day. I felt that the seating were a little close together, but otherwise it was fine. The colors of the seats contrasted nicely with the grey of the building. * Service was very friendly and fast, very enjoyable. My waitress actually had a conversation with me, and it wasn't a small-talk conversation. She was genuinely interested in the topic. Loved that the most. * The wait time for food was quick -- about 10 minutes. I ordered the jerk chicken burrito with no veggies, add cheese. It was a good-sized burrito, and they did it perfectly, exactly how I asked for it! It also tasted good, very delicious. The meat was shredded chicken with jerk spices and some peppers, along with the rice and the cheese I added. The rice is a definite MUST! * The owner was present and stopped by my table. He was very friendly and talkative, and told me a little about the history of the building (which just turned 100 years old) and how they fixed it up. * Overall, this restaurant is amazing. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is relaxing and up-beat, and the service is great. I definitely recommend this place.

I love Baha Grill. Great atmosphere, great service but above all great food and drinks. My favorite go to restaurant.

We are from out of town and found this gem on Yelp! Omg...loved!! So fresh and so many options. Staff efficient and super friendly. Highly recommend!

Everything was AMAZING!!! We moved to Arkansas from Texas and did not have high expectations for Mexican food here. They far surpassed anything we could have expected. Jada our server was the best server we have had in a very long time anywhere. She was attentive, we never asked for a refill they were just there. She was amazing. The food was delicious. The beans and rice omg so good. If I could give it 10 stars I would. We will be back!!

Love the place. Love the food. Love the service. Best margaritas in Central Arkansas.