Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico

It was our first time at Yeyo's but we have heard great things! We got the green Chile queso (large), quesabirria, and taco sampler. Everything was delicious! The queso was a tad small for being the large but the plate portions were perfect. The wait staff were nice and respectful. Very helpful with any questions! All in all, we'd definitely come back.

Long time vegetarian here who has a severe allergy to fungus (sad, I know). I love that they offer a squash/fennel based alternative other than the regular run of the mill mushroom/soy curl option. The drinks however are amazing and all the syrups and infused liquors are done in house with fresh and local products. I had the Harvest BonBon which was an excellent play on a sour. Sweet yet balanced by the dram and absolutely gorgeous. Bartender was an absolute doll and very helpful with any allergy concerns I had plus she was very knowledgeable behind the bar with her product. 10/10 would drink at this bar again.

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.

Our waitress really was not up to the task. We were in there at a not so busy time and it took her a while to get everything going. Then did not bring back Lemon for our water. She left for lunch and and did have anyone cover for her. Wife had to flag down another server to pay for our meal. However, the food was good!

this place was great. food was good, but for me there wasn't much vegan options and the meal didn't fill me up, I still need to eat more now that I'm home and for these prices I expect to be filled up and satisfied. that being said the at on the building is amazing, it's a friendly comfortable spot but it was very loud so the food was amazing, the staff was amazing and it was a great experience but the overall loudness of the inside of this restaurant, the lack of vegan options and the food portions are the only reasons I didn't give 5 stars all around I would definitely eat here again and would recommend this restaurant

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.

Perfect everything We got the taco sampler, each was so good The kids burritos are huge as well, kids loved them

My group came here on a Saturday night to celebrate all being together again. It was pretty busy at the restaurant but our waiter was great and helpful when trying to decide what we were going to eat. I got the grilled chicken burrito bowl and I have to be honest, I've never seen a bowl quite like this. From the initial presentation of the bowl I wasn't sure if I would like it. The chips seemed random and the only think you see if mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and pickled onions so I was like where is the meat?! Once I started mixing everything in the bowl together I found the chicken and rice hiding at the bottom of the bowl. The bowl was delicious and the chicken was marinated perfectly. So good! I think my only note is that it would be great if the chicken and rice were placed on top instead of hidden at the bottom of the dish. This is an upscale Mexican restaurant, so expect to spend more money than is necessary.

I'm sorry, but I've been living in Los Angeles for over ten years. I moved to this beautiful small town to get away from big city things. And to have paid on a digital device with my only option for tip being 22-26% while the waitress is looking was quite intense I don't know who's ideal that was, but it left quite the sour taste in my mouth. Food was great, but felt pressured...

Called ahead to see if there was a wait. Hostess seemed pretty annoyed with the question and stated it was going to be an hour or more depending on how many people. I said there would be two people and asked if i had to join the waitlist in person. She gave a complicated response but finally said we could join over the phone. After joining the waitlist on Opentable I saw there was only one party ahead of us, a party of 7. I thought this was strange but brushed it off since it was a Saturday night. Luckily we were already in the area, because it turned out to be a 20 minute wait. Once we arrived we are swiftly seated, I noticed many open tables so I again was confused on were the hour wait came from, but again brushed it off being a former waitress I figured they could be understaffed. Our waitress came over quickly to ask us if we wanted something to drink, we didn't even have a chance to look at the menu. My boyfriend, unassumingly asked for an unsweetened tea to which she informed us they did not serve ice tea or fountain drinks. We order a diet coke and regular coke to which she brought a glass and plastic bottle and a glass of ice. We were a little confused by the service given yeyos is considered relatively more upscale. As we were putting in our drink orders she also asked if we were ready to order despite not even having time to look at the menu so we kindly asked for a few more minutes. I had been to yeyos about 6 times before the remodel and had excellent service in the past, though the price was higher I was willing to spend more given the portions and quality. After glancing over the menu i noticed some minor changes including a small uptick in price. Again had the food been better the price would not have seemed so tremendous. We both order the street taco plate that came with three tacos rice and beans and decided on carne asada which came topped with onion and cilantro and a green salsa, very standard. The tacos are small with minuscule amount of meat, with the rice and beans also being relatively small. We brushed it off as we understood the company had a farm to table approach meaning there was an expectation to quality over quantity however I personally feel as if the quality of the food was unrealistic to the price. After our meal our waitress came over to check us out on a hand held kiosk, we immediately noted the expected tip started at 25%, 22% and then 30%, had the service, food, and experience been amazing the assumed tip would seem appropriate however given our disappointment we were shocked by the gratuity standard. Needless to say were disappointed, the owners response to reviews is also disheartening seeming as the mock people by saying they should find food "in their budget". The food is within our budget, maybe reconsider your approach.

The ambiance was pretty welcoming at 5:30 on a Wednesday. Service was friendly but a little awkward. Food was very good and reasonably priced. It's a pretty good spot to eat for a quick bite.

I am temporarily in AR for work and had pretty low expectations for local Mexican food after living in San Diego and Los Angeles most of my life (why do people here love queso so much?). I heard many good things about Yeyo's, and was pleasantly surprised to hear they were James Beard nominated. I stopped by on a weekday during an odd, post-lunch rush hour with my coworker. I ordered the grilled octopus to share, and chicharrone tacos for myself. My coworker does not eat red meat, and was pretty disappointed to see that there weren't any seafood options and only one chicken option. She opted to get a taco sampler of cauliflower and chicken tacos. I enjoyed my entree--I had been jonesing for chicharrone for a while and the tacos scratched the itch. I do think the tortillas could have been better; I am learning that it's pretty hard to come across the perfectly nixtamalized, corn-y tortilla. We both enjoyed the octopus and thought it was tender and flavorful, as well as salad greens, grilled pineapple, and mashed potatoes that came with it. I believe this dish was under $20 bucks, and I would order it again for myself as an entree. My coworker, on the hand, was pretty unimpressed by the cauliflower tacos and the chicken, which was quite plain and seemed like an afterthought next to the pretty extensive list of beef and pork options. I liked Yeyo's and I'd try it again, but it might not be the most ideal for someone who doesn't eat red meat/are pescetarian/vegetarian.

WOW!! This place has always been pretty good, but it is almost unrecognizable with the new renovations. It is absolutely amazing!! We got in on a Friday night with no wait time which was really nice. Our server was new but she was still really attentive. We ordered guac and queso, which was very good. Then we got tacos and the chicken mole dish, both had good portions and were very delicious. Their new menu is fantastic! So many more options including seafood dishes I cannot wait to come back and try. Also the new dessert (the lemon bar) was wonderfully plated and very delicious. We also ordered horchata, mules, and Palomas which were very good as well. As I said, I've always liked this spot, but the updates make it a 10/10. Can't wait to come back.

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!

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!)

Great friendly service! Great food quality. Great ambiance! Our server went above and beyond to help us celebrate a birthday.

My daughter and I have never left a negative review before. And we debated on saying something while we were there today, but decided against it. But then we decided that they need to know so they can make some major changes. I ordered the pork belly tacos. The pork belly was so dried out that it actually crunched when I tried to eat it. My daughter said it tasted like a dog treat. It was actually inedible. We are very confused at how this place has so many awards and recognitions. But we won't be back.

Best overall restaurant in Bentonville. Chef's focus on fresh ingredients from their farm, the seasonal rotating menu and their mole are the perfect combination

Went again to Yeyo's and tried the Quesabirria. Again it was one of the best birria. Enjoyed the conversation with the waiter! Honey and hibiscus margarita was great! Welcoming and friendly environment!

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.

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.

Drinks took forever and they were not busy. The burrito was carne asada and the lettuce avocado and sour crème was all in one end. Service was good but timing was terrible and details in the food were not up to snuff. Would visit again but the Sunday crew is struggling.

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!

Excellent service, fine food and bar. All the tacos are artisanal, but the mole knocked it out of the park--citrus, chocolate, chile. A large window into the kitchen added to the ambience.

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!

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.

Went for lunch had the 3 tacos plate. Typical red rice and refried beans ( not a lot of flavor). Carne asada Tacos were good. Green sauce was tasty. Sat at the bar, bar tender was a young guy. He was polite and made good alcoholic drinks. Would return to try brunch items. Hope quality doesn't decline with next visit.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!!

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

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!

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

food - amazing service - amazing ambiance - interesting (strange music mix but it's cool) single solitary problem...... $3.75 for a Diet Coke. it's absolutely stupid. I know there is a mark up.... there always is and that's fine.... but 4 bucks for a medium soda after taxes.... no. this actually makes me angry, triggering angry. note to self, just water from now till the end of time at all restaurants across the board.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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

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

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!

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 :)