Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico

We ran into the chef on our way in. For a first timer he recommended the taco sampler and the rabbit enchiladas. I was slightly apprehensive about the rabbit. However, I've eaten all around the world and I can tell you those were the best enchiladas I've ever had! Imagine that. Rabbit enchiladas in Northwest Arkansas; who would have thought?? We had the corn cake dessert, because it sounded strange, and after rabbit, why not? It tasted like a dense caramel popcorn cornbread and was also amazing! Highly recommend.

Me and my family were able to put our reservation ahead of time which ended up being very convenient when we arrived. The food was top notch and came out quickly although I wish it all came out on the same time (though I did order the red snapper which I assumed would take longer to cook). Service was amazing and the new expansion was absolutely beautiful. Congrats to chef on his James Beard Finalist Placement! Will come again.

Get the pastel de elite! It’s such a creative take on the Mexico City corn cake. It was like a bread pudding with popcorn! Loved the different textures. Just wish it was a lot bigger. The Quesadilla was our favorite main course and would totally get it again. The 8 taco platter was good, some were really good, others were lacking some flavor.

I stopped in on a Friday exactly at 11am. The hostess was kind and Sammie, my waitress, was superb. The five street tacos were excellent; I was surprised they were served with pineapple cuts (which I removed). The coca was chilled and the food was hot. $3/taco is fair; with tax and the coke, it was just over $20 before tip. Great experience; I'll be back.

I stopped in for dinner when in town for work and was really looking forward to trying this place based on the recommendations of some people who live in the area. I loved the atmosphere when we walked in - open kitchen, nice vibe, not flashy or pretentious. The chips that were served at the start were very good; just wish that they had a salsa option with some spice to it. We ordered tacos and a burrito and the food was really good. My only complaint was with the service. We ordered margaritas when we sat down and door some reason only one was delivered; mine didn’t come until after my dinner entree arrived. I’m sure it was an honest mistake; just seemed strange that the waiter hadn’t even stopped by until after the meal was served. Food was great, so I’d definitely go back and hope the service was a one-off bad day.

I was really excited to see the new space after the remodel and brought some family along for their first time. The space is gorgeous, but the service was sub-par at best. The new menus dropped a lot of item descriptions and the waitress wasn't super knowledgeable about the menu. Slow service is nothing new, but it really shouldn't take 10 minutes to grab a couple waters and a bottle of coke. Suggested gratuity starts at 22%, which is kind of a joke. It's really great to see a local business doing well, winning awards, and expanding, but the prices keep jumping up for the same food and it almost seems like the portions are getting smaller. I also encountered one of the cooks leaving the restroom without washing their hands so, needless to say, I definitely won't be returning in the near future.

Review: Yeyo’s El Alma de Mexico Located in the heart of Bentonville. The food is flavorful offering a vibrant taste of Mexico. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal or a fun evening with friends, this place is a must-visit for its delicious dishes & Drinks.

We had dinner here this past Saturday, in the newly enlarged restaurant. We were so impressed with the setting, it was so comforting. The food? Incredible! We are so excited about the new items on the menu. The calamari was a delight burst of flavors, and cooked perfectly. The sea bass was like none we had experienced before. The flesh was buttery soft and the flavors were so unique. My rabbit dish was fall off the bone tender. The dessert? I'm still dreaming about it. Superb.

Our meal was so delicious, 10/10!! The mole was incredible!! Amazing tamales! Delicious drinks. Cannot recommend this place enough!!! My only pointer for them is to replace their light bulbs to something less intense in the dining room. It's a bit too spotlighty for me. But I was very well distracted from the lighting by my delicious feast! Charles was great! 5 STARS!!!

This is not your typical Mexican joint. If you are looking for real, authentic Mexican food in Northwest Arkansas, this is a can't miss restaurant. Their tortilla chips are the best I've ever had. We eat here frequently and there is not one bad choice on the menu.

Excellent Mexican close to 8th & Plate with a good variety of options from birria to tacos to bowls. I highly recommend getting the 8-taco sampler if you want to get a taste of everything but the quesabirria is must-try, as well. Seating is spacious and the food is prepared very quickly, which is a plus. Definitely worth a visit if you are in BV!

Always delicious, quality ingredients, relaxing atmosphere. Good for dates, family get togethers and quick bites while out for a spin.

Just relocated to Bentonville from Omaha and was told that Yeyo's was a must to try. Everyone who told me to come here, thank you!! This place is phenomenal! Super clean, beyond amazing food and the team here are so friendly. Can't wait to go back and try more! (Not pictured, my margarita, so good!)

Never thought I would have some pretty authentic mole while on my trip to Bentonville. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Only thing I would change is too make the sauce a little thicker but I'm sure that would push the cost up as the amount of sauce was generous. Tacos looked good as well and at least look like the real deal. Definitely will return when in town.

Our experience at Yeyo's was fabulous. My friends and I started with an assortment of margaritas, queso, and salsa. We were extremely impressed with the quality and flavor of the drinks - I think we all had at least two rounds! A couple of our favorite dishes at the table were the enchiladas, quesadillas, and the taco plate. All were extremely flavorful and satistying. If you're a lover of Mexican food like I am, I would recommend giving Yeyo's a try next time you're on 8th Street! Service was friendly and fast as well.

Love this place. Rafael Rios is an awesome chef. The chorizo is delicious. Get some green chile queso too!

Always amazing service, caters to any allergies and needs and always clean. Vegan and vegetarian friendly, and very kind staff. Brunch is the best there is and the pancakes are to die for!!! I'm such a picky eater, that it's hard for me to enjoy lots of restaurants, but I always enjoy it here! They are also too 50 on the New York Times! I would like to see the flour tortillas being made by hand as well, but their corn tortillas are top notch and made in house!!! With premium quality meats and veggies, and did I mention they're farm to table? They have quite a few rotating drinks and they are all a must try, and their seasonal menu always includes classics and traditional indigenous gastronomy. The chef is also incredibly generous, and is a 4x James Beard award semi finalist! Definitely a spot to try and return to, as well as its other amazing by locations around NWA, each with their own unique experiences.

I popped in here for lunch and had the best California style burrito with cochinita pibil which is a slow roasted Mexican pork with extra spices and marinade. It was so delicious and filling. I see you NWA, keep doing your thang. The food game is strong here so don't pass up Yeyo's. Definitely worth a try. Seriously this place is awesome inside and has some authentic Mexican cuisine vibes. My server was nice, friendly and helpful in make the right menu selection. I can't wait to come back and try another dish. The patio is chill and great place to enjoy a sit down meal with friends.

This place is outstanding, the flavor combinations mimick the best I've ever had-with an authentic Mexican flare. Highly recommend the three taco plate- tacos Al Pastor, roasted cauliflower tacos, and the braised pork in banana leaves. The rice and beans which typically are a plate "filler" just about literally knocked my socks off. I couldn't get enough. The margarita made me sing and the service ran like a well oiled machine. The restaurant itself a modern take on eclectic fun. Take it from a lady who lived in south Texas for a couple of years- the whole deal here is FANTASTIC.

After 4 breweries, Chris and I decided to get dinner and agreed to try Yeyo's. We had Chicharrones for appetizer. It was okay. I had the Carne Asada Burrito Bowl. It had good flavor but it could have a little it more meat in it. The rice and black beans were tasty. Chris was disappointed with his Chicken Mole and I can tell why- it had all spice seasoning and it was a little over-powering, rendering a bitter-sweet taste to the sauce. Service was just okay as well. We only had water to drink and had to ask another server to refill our glass as our server was MIA. Lol. The place is small but apparently, it is popular to locals.

Two years after my 4 star review, we revisited and gone were the pesky service issues and the food had even gotten better. We were having a lite lunch - our second of the day - don't judge; it was my birthday and on vacation. We ordered the chips and 5 dip sampler. Red and green sauce, guac, queso, and roasted poblano cream. The chips are absolutely perfect as was the queso and guacamole, but the star of the 5 offerings was the poblano cream - it was the best thing I had the entire birthday week, and ensures a return visit anytime I'm in NWA. The elotes and street taco first rate too. The NY Times included Yeyo's as one of the 50 best places to eat in 2022 and the chef was a James A. Beard nominee this year; so don't just take my word on how fabulous it is. Five star gourmet Mexican Street food in a casual environment, hip location and priced right. Sold!

Nice vibe in there, amazing service from staff and food was filling and super good. probably the best tortilla chips and tortillas I believe they are hand made. Really good for a date or anything

Upon hearing that the chef is a James Beard finalist and that we are in town for a few short days we wanted to visit this fabulous restaurant. Mexican food presented beautifully and delicious in every bite. We all had something different. Several styles of margaritas were offered I enjoyed the one with honey and hibiscus. The guacamole was fabulous and the 8oz bowl finished quickly. The environment was well decorated and the noise level average for the open space in the room. We were unsure that we would get in due to chef being recognized as a James Beard finalist. The chef even stopped by to say hello and thanked us for visiting. The food was very fresh and tasted fabulous. So happy we visited this restaurant. For 4 people with adult beverages our meal was very affordable. I would highly recommend!

Service here is usually bad. I had a waiter roll his eyes at us for asking for vegan options, even though they offer them. Rude hostess that sat us at the bar without asking, so we moved to one of the many open tables to be able to talk. Also, they have cut portions and raised prices. A plate of Mexican food shouldn't cost $20 and have you walk away hungry. Their "super big" burrito is regular sized. I got the 3 taco plate and it had a couple of spoonfulls worth of beans and rice. I left so hungry. I also think it's over-priced for not having a soda machine. They hand you a plastic bottle of soda. I couldn't get the waiter the bring me a straw so I had to get my own. There are so many better, more affordable Mexican food options-

The food here may be great, but we never made it that far. We ended up just leaving because of a combination of factors, not all of which were the restaurant's fault. We were having dinner before an evening of symphony, so we wanted someplace nice. This wasn't it. Not the restaurant's fault; this place would be fine if you were out with friends for something casual and didn't mind a lot of noise, concrete floors, and an open kitchen. It's just not what we were looking for. Then, after being seated, we were immediately put off when they wanted to charge for chips and salsa, and then they didn't have iced tea - maybe not a big deal for some, but a major issue for me when I don't want a cocktail. Then my wife ordered a house margarita that was a bit sour, so she wasn't pleased with that. We hadn't ordered anything else yet, so we decided to just go someplace else that would be a better fit for what we originally had in mind. So I offered to pay for the margarita, after my wife having taken a single sip and not liking it, AND THEY LET ME PAY. And, on top of that, it was $7 for a "house" margarita at what would be "happy hour" pretty much everywhere, especially on a Friday afternoon. So, all in all, we were not impressed.

My boyfriend and I came here a little while ago to try it out because we love Mexican food. We had heard great things about Yeyo's and were looking forward to trying it. The interior of the restaurant is really cool. I enjoyed the modern decorations. Yeyo's is in a great location in Bentonville and is easy to get to. The food itself was ok. Everything was overpriced for the amount and quality of the food. I did like the queso, however, the chips were not that good. I got the cauliflower tacos and the cauliflower was very tough to chew through. The staff was a bit aloof but overall nice. They were able to give good recommendations. If I were to go back, I would try something else.

Food was excellent! Cocktail were spot on! The staff was helpful and willing to make recommendations. Thank you for a wonderful meal

Got the carne asada street tacos. I honestly couldn't tell if the meat was anything special, but the salsa + lime juice was a FIRE combo. The tacos also stayed intact, even after absorbing a little lime. Also got the churros + ice cream. Those were also real good - crisp outside, warm n fluffy inside. I took a star off for these reasons: (1) They were out of cobbler when I went, so I had to get the churros, which were in a weird swirl shape. Not really a big deal; just kinda awkward to eat. (2) The corn appetizer was good, but it was corn on the cob, which was extremely inconvenient. I like eating cobs, but only if I'm at a cookout or something, not a restaurant. (3) Soda cap wasn't a twist-off. I ate a block away from the restaurant, and didn't feel like walking back, so I actually injured my hand tryna get the cap off - not necessarily their fault, but they should've offered to take the cap off since they knew I was taking out. Btw if you do order pickup, get there fast. They work quickly!

Nice food! I went on a busy night, and they nailed my order specifications and checked up on us multiple times. Would do again :)

Friendly service! The food was amazing! I really appreciated the quality of the ingredients they used!

Went there on a Sunday for brunch. They had great brunch. Emma was our waitress, she was very polite and very good at her job. The inside was very clean and had a nice aesthetic.

Yeyos has been our MUST STOP destination whenever we are driving through the area! I have traveled to multiple places in Mexico tried lots of local food and I still prefer Yeyos! Their spicy soup, tacos, guac...it's amazing. The service has always been great, in my experience. They are always busy, which speaks for itself:)

On the day I went, I would actually give it 3.5 stars. I had 3 street tacos with side orders of beans and rice. The beans and rice were both extremely plain - no flavor whatsoever. I am vegan, so I ordered the tacos the choice of "protein" being cauliflower or vegetables. I would not call that protein. Tofu or extra beans would be protein. The tacos were fine, but lacking in flavor. One of the people in our party had French toast, which she liked. Now to the service: there was a wait of 30 minutes, so we decided to eat outside. Our food came quite quickly, and when we went to pick it up I asked for a cup of water. No, they would not give us water in a cup, we had to buy a bottle of water. That was annoying, and then the food wasn't all that great. As for ambience, we ate outside, which was quite nice since it wasn't a hot day.

The food was very good. Original pairings of classic flavors. Fresh made and concise menu selections. This is not your typical four pages of items, TexMex restaurant. Bring a sweater, the room, or at least where we were seated, was cold, and the air was blowing full force. Great to see a kitchen that is not hiding in the back of the building. On our visit, they were busy, and understaffed. Tge kitchen was keeping pace but the dining room service was not.

Always wonderful. We love the nacho's. Tonight we had Enrique and a very nice lady help us. Both very attentive. We went early so it wasn't busy, but by the time we left- every table was full. There's a very good reason. Delicious.

Amazing authentic Mexican place. Cocktails and Mezcals I tasted were all delicious. Food was excellent including the service. Highly recommend you give it a try!!!

We came on a Sunday so it was a limited, brunch menu. Lovely atmosphere. Food was disappointing. Here's the verdict: Chips: Delicious! Hot & crispy. Some of the best I've tasted. Salsa cruda was tasty, not spicy. Poblano cream was more like ranch dip. Huevos Rancheros: Pretty. Tasted okay. Poquito Breakfast: Meh. Soggy bacon. Good potatoes. I would be curious to try the regular menu because my aunt says the food is really good.

We loved the food here. We ordered the street tacos, the chicken quesadilla and the Burrito. The street tacos came with 5 that you could try different flavors. I got three chicken and two roasted cauliflower. Made on corn tortillas they were GF too. My husband loved his burrito. It was so big even he couldn't finish it, and my husband loves to eat. We could have split it to save money if we'd wanted to. The quesadilla was very large and looked amazing. I also ordered a jalepeno margarita and it was ahhh-mazing. Just make sure you like heat because it increases the more you drink. With COVID, dining is only available outside. The patio is lined with a natural screen made of horsetail bamboo that is as beautiful as it is practical.

Best drinks and authentic tacos and great salsa! Service is quick and wait staff was super friendly.

Best taking tacos hands down. Their home made tortilla chips are the best too. Can never get sick of the tacos here.

Pretty good street tacos. The service we had was mediocre at best. I bit into one of my tacos and realized there was a twist tie in my taco. (Assuming it was from their tortilla bag) I mentioned to our server about chomping down on it and he barely acknowledged it. Not sure if he didn't care or if he is just a typical young aged kid nowadays that lacks any sort of social skills.

The only Mexican food in the US that I've had which rivals the food I had in Mexico City -- all the tacos were delicious (we sampled most of them) and then the tamale was very authentic.

Was so excited to come here. At 1pm on Sunday out of Al Pastor & chilaquiles. The server was sweet but took a long time to get only 4 tacos.

My friend told me about this "8th street market" place, so I made her take me when I was in town. The only seating three had open (brunch time) was at the bar. It did not disappoint. Not only did we get great service, and amazing food, we got to stare at all the cool liquor bottles they had. We had guacamole to start (which was brought out in a take-out plastic container, which was a little weird for a James Beard award winning restaurant, in my opinion. Maybe it was made earlier and stays fresher that way? But it was tasty. Totally worth it. I also had a Frenchy (cocktail) and a burrito el Gordito for lunch. Super tasty. And then we got a wrist band and a drink to go and went to the book store down the mall... I highly recommend this place!

We were warmly greeted by the gentleman who sat us. Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. All of our food was amazing and the Lavender tequila cocktail was one of the best drinks I've ever had! I loved the vibe and the decor.

Do not recommend. Poor service. Multiple order errors leading to an incredibly long wait time and absolutely no acknowledgement of the inconvenience. Several times we were told "5 more minutes". We ended up cancelling half our order. The main thing we ordered was a simple bean, rice, and cheese burrito for our hungry 17 month old...finally left with it in a to-go container over an hour later. Go over to Tacos & Tamales instead!

My friend and I were doing a little food trip through Bentonville on a Saturday night. We craving tacos so we stumbled upon Yeyo's. I never knew I would be trying authentic tacos in Bentonville, AR. This place is FANTASTIC!! When we walked in, there was a wait but it wasn't an issue for us. We were easily entertaining by the chefs at the live grill. They were so entertaining that night and the food looked mouth watering! After 30 min, we got seated and ordered. There were limited vegetarian and vegan options. I ended up ordering the charred cauliflower street tacos, chips and queso, and elote. The charred cauliflower tacos are literally to die for! Try them as is first, it's pretty good but then add the spicy queso that comes with the chips and everything changes. The flavor enhances and blows your mind! I literally dream about these tacos on the daily haha. The elote was just as good! It comes on the cob so it can be messy to eat but 100% worth it. Yeyo's completely surprised me when it came to the food. As for costumer service, it was just as great! The owner came up to talk to us and he was so wonderful to talk to. He had a full on conversation with my friend in Spanish about his experience opening up his business and his love for food. It was so enlightening to see his restaurant thrive! I can't wait to go back to Yeyo's :)

Ordered street tacos, California burrito, loaded nachos and soft tacos. All the food tasted fresh and the burrito and street tacos had a zing to them. One couple ahead of us and it took 17 minutes for our food to arrive

Always delicious. Friendly service. Varied offering. A family favorite for all ages. Don't skip the appetizers. Or the brunch.

Some of the best Mexican food we've ever had! The Tortilla Chips are WONDERFUL! They are obviously fried fresh with a crispy, airy, flakiness that is addictive and come perfectly salted. The Chile Queso and Salsa Verde were AMAZING for the chips and so full of flavor! The Charred Cauliflower Street Tacos were sooo good. But vegans, be sure to order them vegan style, because they came with cotija cheese and a sauce that appeared to be made with sour cream despite this not being listed on the ingredients on the menu. The new special was a Black Bean and Nopalitos Taco Platter that came on a deliciously charred corn tortilla with picked vegetable relish, avocado, and cotija cheese. They were delectable. But I had to save the best for last: the Elotes. Hands down one of the most INCREDIBLE versions I've ever had. The corn was perfectly cooked and loaded with sauces that made me feel like I had died and gone to heaven. If I lived here, I would be getting this at least three times a week. OMG.

There were so many options on the menu that we wanted to try but settled on the 8 street taco platter to share with my husband. That way we get 8 different kinds of fillings. There were some tacos that I definitely want to have again and some that I didn't like as well. All were good, I just had preferences. Can't wait to go back. Oh, when we first got there, we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table so we went next door to a coffee shop/book store to browse. Both places are nice.

As always, such a delicious meal at yeyos. To drink we had a house margarita and a michelada. Then we shared nachos with carnitas and we had enmoladas and barbacoa consommé. Literally perfection.

We've been here several times and I love their food so much. They have amazing fresh chips and salsa (I prefer the verde). I always order the el pastor torta and it's never disappointed. That said the past two times we've been our food has been a little cold, my husband and I went a few nights ago and his rice and beans were cold when they brought out his tacos. I'm docking them a star for that. Other than that issue they have good service, great margaritas and amazing food as long as it's hot! (Also the churro dessert is )

So good! We had the Bob's tacos, carnitas, barbacoa and carne asada tacos. Everything was perfect! We're from California and this is the closest we've gotten to Mexican food that isn't Tex-mex. Will be back!

Had their tacos at the food truck and I must say... I'm shocked at the transfer of standards from one established venue to the other. Every single review on the street tacos are SPOT ON for the new restaurant spot. I had to try it to believe it and now I'm hooked. There wasnt really one taco that was better than the other- they are ALL great but my heart beats for Al Pastor everything so I would def recommend that. We also had the steak nachos and they were gone in a few minutes- they never made it to the other side of the table! pro tip: order the Margaritas for a good time. ;)

Updating my 5 star review, sadly. This place has gone downhill fast over the last few orders. Their $13 "stacked" nachos are now one layer of thin, soggy chips. What happened to the thick, fresh, homemade chips they used to use? That's what separated these nachos from ordinary, and the one layer? No bueno. Meats aren't as tender and flavorful as they used to be. And they weren't even busy the last few trips so there's really no excuse. So all in all, there's nothing on the menu worth their outrageous prices. Bummed, they used to be something special.

Wonderful hole in the wall restaurant. I've visited for lunch a couple times and enjoyed both experiences. Their charred cauliflower tacos can be made vegan and are delicious! Great service and ambiance.