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Rolando's Restaurante

82/100 (3049 ratings)

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"Was looking for a place to eat. This place was recommended. So I went to check it out, talk to a couple coming out the door. Ask them was it good,..."

Shawn Hatcher

"My wife and I were on a weekend trip to Hot Springs and this restaurant was on the places to eat list that we were given. We sat in the patio area..."

Nars Buenaventura

"My husband and I enjoyed our dinner at Rolando’s. We are on the patio and really buoyed Jeff playing live music during dinner. It was very busy..."

Ashley Akins

"I LOVE Rolando's! My husband and I's favorite in Hot Springs. We recommend the popeye and don quixote burrito's. They are amazing. The staff is..."

Amanda Tedder

"We had the tamales and the queso on fire oh it was the best ever really really really love the tamales all handmade there and gluten free..."

Kim Dunlap

"This place was perfect! The patio was gorgeous, The margaritas were excellent! Cole, our waiter was fantastic! And, the food was..."

Alexandria Hillard

"I’d like to thank Tom and his amazing staff for helping to make my 30 year high school reunion a success. The service and food was fantastic! I..."

Catherine Bledsoe

"Hilliary, our server, was so friendly and helpful with the menu. Great little spot on a quick Tuesday date..."

Donnie Ferneau Jr

"The best of the best in Hot Springs! Our favorite spot every time we’re in..."

Nathan Smith

"Not only is the food amazing the staff is beyond wonderful! The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is hands down one of my favorites!! If you..."

Carmen Kinsey Whalen

"Great food, awesome GF choices and a beautiful patio! Glad we stopped..."

Minka Madick

"Jose's quesadillas were very tasty. Also had a razor rita... loved the flavor of chambord with 1800. Enjoyed the patio with live music. Husband had..."

Brandy Clark Benner

"Excellent!! Everything was delicious and the patio was beautiful, very happy!! We had the queso (which they lit on fire at the table, very festive),..."

Meredith

"Very unique restaurant in Hot Springs. I had the El Plato Cubano, which was fresh and perfectly seasoned. This is really good Latin American..."

LJ

"I am not a fan of Latin cuisine, but this restaurant bent over backwards to accommodate me and my family. I had the Cuban sandwich and they even made..."

Marilyn Lee Tullos

"Very good restaurant! I had the El Plato Cubano and found it to be beautifully presented and well balanced in flavor. This place has great prices as..."

Nonchu

"A lady who worked the hotel front desk pointed us to this restaurant and I'm so glad she did. This was my first introduction to Ecuadorian cuisine..."

Shelby Wood

"Cool atmosphere. Sit in the back patio if right season. Great setting, against a rock Clift face. All food was flavorful with their unique South..."

Jerry Smith

"SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! This place is awesome. The food is amazing. Service was great. The back deck is the place to be!!! Guacamole is so fresh and..."

Alia Gross Watts

"There really isn't another place like Rolando's in Hot Springs. The flavors are South American, not south-of-the-border, and they include notes..."

Kat Robinson

"When the weather is good, you cannot beat live music on their back porch. Note: the stairs are steep to get up there, but it is worth it! The..."

Donna W

"Late dinner was good. Looking for a hot meal after a day's travel, we stopped at the nearby Rolando's. They claim to be Latin food as one of the..."

Aluminum Cloud

"Date night favorite in Hot springs. This is an excellent restaurant with a lot to offer. The atmosphere is fun and the wait was not bad. There are..."

Tracy.fugate67

"El Plato Cubano. Black beans and rice with cheese, mixed vegetables, red onions, sour cream and guacamole.The sandwich was pork on a lovely thin bun..."

Emeyer

"Sit on the Patio. The patio atmosphere is wonderful in the evening when the colored lights are on and the live music is played. The food is good for..."

Texans

"Josephine Tamales. Pork tamales with rice sour cream and..."

Catbert.clark

"One of our favorites. Break away from traditional "mexican food" and stop in. One of the best outdoor patios in the city. She loves the popeyes..."

Bhcrawf04

"Visited the Hot Springs and wanted to try something local and different. Their salsa is amazing, my wife and I both enjoyed it. It's not a..."

Brandon Buck

"Great Food, Awesome Atmosphere, VIP Service!. My wife and I ate there last night for our first Anniversary. The food was incredible. The atmosphere..."

Jimmessenger

"Mediocre Food was decent e.... Mediocre Food was decent enough. The service was much better. Didn't look at the..."

Foodie

"Culinary delight!! Those who have submitted bad reviews on the food obviously do not know what good food taste like. They are used to the average..."

Megewe

"So good! My husband and I shared a plate. I forgot what it was called but it had a pork quesadilla, chicken enchilada and a pork tamale. It was the..."

Erin Tauzin Raiford

"Suprisingly GREAT!. It was a RARE night off work, so we got in the car and cruised into Hot Springs think we'd find something to eat. NOTHING at all..."

David Kerr

"We enjoyed a very pleasant summer evening on the mountain patio with excellent drinks, appetizers, and good..."

Ruby Blackwell

"Wonderful service. Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Couldn't ask for a better dining experience. If you're in hot springs, eat at Rolandos. You will..."

LeeAnn

"Good option in Downtown Hot Springs. Recently enjoyed a relaxing meal here on a busy Friday night. Service was excellent. Food was good, and the back..."

Jasper

"Definitely a place to visit. Margaritas were best I've ever had. Food was really good. Not too pricey. Hubs and I ate for..."

MSeaux

"Incredible food! Not a Mexican restaurant, it really is central American fusion style. Tilapia and quesadillas were excellent. Ash was very good at..."

Connor

"I didn't think I'd like this place but I was wrong. I had the adventure plate and everything was wonderful. Try the goat cheese quesadilla- I know it..."

Chris

"What a wonderful meal! The talipa was to die for.. Great service :-) we will be..."

Steve

"Excellent authentic Ecuadorean food. Lose the orange corn tortillas, though. They don't add anything and are more of a pain than anything. Chips need..."

Karen Byrd Taylor

"Loved the patio! Stopped here for margaritas and queso flamado - highly..."

C Love-Black

"Wonderful. My fiance and I love Rolando's. We visit HS every couple of months, staying at the Arlington Hotel. We've eaten at Rolando's about 5 or 6..."

Sherri T

"One of the hippest grooviest little joints in town!! Food is off the charts and service was unbeatable... Our best Hot Spings experience thus..."

Jeremy A. Dickerson

"Fantastic lunch. If the weather is nice, the upstairs patio is highly recommended. We've been to Rolando's locations in Rogers, Fort Smith, and now..."

Arkansas Traveler

"Refreshing Change. Stopped in here for lunch today while sightseeing in the area. I am glad that I chose Rolando's.Forget all the Tex-Mex food that..."

Leland

"Outstanding food and great..."

Keith Mooney

"My husband and I travel and we love to find local places and try them out. We were soooo glad we found Rolando's! We went in thinking it would be..."

Emilye S.

"Muy Bueno!. I own a small shop in downtown Hot Springs, and so I typically eat lunch on the strip. This place is one of my favorites. The popeye..."

Michele Pappagallo

"So good! Plates are artistically presented. Delicious and fresh guacamole. Excellent tamales full of flavor, but not spicy. Great shrimp, chicken..."

Kathryn Mollman Ferrell

"The best restaurant in Hot Springs hands down! We've tried a variety of items on the menu and have never been disappointed; everything is..."

Nancy Landrum

"Worth the walk. My wife and I tried this place on our recent trip to Hot Springs. If you're looking for typical Tex-Mex, go somewhere else. If you..."

Stephen Anderson

"Great food. Wonderful Latin food. Slightly different than Mexican. A different experience. Very..."

Tonya L Young

"Atypical Gem. This is among the best of what Hot Springs has to offer in the Historic District. It's not "Mexican", but the latino influences won't..."

David A. Smith

"Early Dinner. On April 2, 2011 somewhere around 4:00 pm, my husband and I went with another couple to eat at Rolondo's. Our friends had been several..."

Sambini

"Food was great and presented very nicely. Service was excellent! The menu is not your typical Tex-Mex and definitely has a Latin America flavor. This..."

CuriousBob

"We're not local to Hot Springs so finding the gems can be tough, we knew that Ronaldo's was a winner when a couple from the area mentioned they dined..."

The Roving Van Gelders

"Wonderful food- great waiter! Our waiter (young guy- forgot his name) recommended the Popeye Burrito and the tilapia, and it was FABULOUS! I wanted..."

MarLugi

"Best Latin Around. Fresh ingredients, colorful, nutritious, too generous portions and the best corn/black bean..."

Cynthia

"This ain't your mama's mexican. Really really good food. It's mexican but it's not. I've had a few things and they're all good. Not a fan of there..."

Tristen Bruce

"Good food, great patio. We were looking for a place in Hot Springs that was open late (7 pm) on a Sunday, and Rolando's had good reviews. It was such..."

BethE

"Al fresco awesomeness.... If you are like me and one of the first things you ask en route to a new eating establishment is, "is there a patio?" then..."

Mande Jill Corbett

"Amazing food but.... Wonderful cuisine..and i mean cuisine -- not food. service was unprofessional, the server talked too much but was friendly. i'd..."

Jerome Terrence

"Nice Presentation. The Latin food is different than what I am used to, but I loved it. They use a lot of different ingredients such as orange juice..."

Kyle Robertson

"This is great Latin food. Close to Mexican, but so much more interesting flavor & food combinations. Definitely NOT Tex Mex, which is a great thing..."

Jeff Lawler

"Amazing. Not only do they have wonderfully tasting food, but each dish looks like a piece of artwork. Wonderful presentation, reasonable prices, and..."

Carey Arnett

"Love the patio hidden in the hillside and the unique foods. If you come here looking for $5.99 Tex-Mex you will be dissapointed. Think adventure for..."

Howard Sublett

"Equadorian not Mexican. The food here is good but don't expect it to be Mexican. Rolando promotes the menu as..."

Bob Dye

"My fav dining in town. I live in another state, in a much larger city but there isn't anything as nice as Rolando's where I live. Not Mexican but..."

Art

"The South American restaurant serves up fantastic beans, enchiladas and queso with flair, and the flavors are undeniably fantastic. However, save..."

Kat Robinson

"While the quesadillas were a hit, they were no match for the other fine foods -- especially the Pollo Bohemio, delicate chicken tenders marinated in..."

Kat Robinson

"10/10 first place we ate in Arkansas, we were recommended by some locals working in the Downtown Hot Springs area and they said go to Rolando’s and..."

Mad “Shiloh” Rodriguez

"If the weather permits, do yourself a favor and sit outside in the back. The scenery and feeling of being up in the mountains is the best part about..."

Claire Leo

"This was interesting. The restaurant itself is very cute. The servers were a little overworked which led to some delay in ordering and getting the..."

Pranjali Sharma

"Enjoyed the Mexican food. Plates presentations are really good and have authentic Mexican flavor. Portion size is small for the size and compared to..."

Vinay Bhutada

"Great Ecuadorian fusion food. Shrimp was good, and they give a personal corn salsa to each guest that we all loved. The chips were also very..."

Kiley Eberhardt

"Absolutely the best! The plating of the meal was fantastic and the taste was over the top. Very good meal I had the Cubano, my wife had the..."

J dog

"I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. The Ecuadorian food was amazing! If you like Mexican food, you will LOVE Ecuadorian food! ..."

La Lisa Brown

Back Porch Grill

77/100 (1749 ratings)

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"My husband and I had dinner here last night to celebrate our anniversary. The experience deserves 5 stars for service and 5 stars for the food. Our..."

Jamie Vidimos

"Outstanding service and food. All who had steak said it was cooked to perfection and one of the best steaks ever! Well worth the price. Our..."

Ray Andersen

"The food was so yummy. I got the chicken florentine and it was so full of flavor! I very much enjoyed it and ate it all. I was with two other ladies..."

Candace Johnston LaFoon

"What a cool restaurant. Jason & I sat on the patio overlooking the water & the food was delicious. I suggest getting the mushrooms for the appetizer...."

Johnye Ross

"Back Porch is one of our favs in Hot Springs. Great outdoor patio on the lake. Exceptional service and very tasty options. Ahi Tuna, salmon and red..."

Jill Thornton

"Had a large group of 10 people. They kept 2 servers watching over us. My drink was never empty until I left. The food was excellent and the view was..."

Aaron King

"The food, service, and the deck on the lake are awesome. Our favorite place to dine in Hot..."

Randy Atkins

"The food was great and our steaks were cooked to perfection! Our server Amber was wonderful and went above and beyond when we realized the weather..."

Susan Robbins

"Mediocre service, decent food, high prices. My wife and I dropped by for dinner during the middle of the week. We were seated promptly. The waiter..."

John Robert Hefner

"Best steakhouse in Hot Springs! Bone in tenderloin is my favorite. Good cocktails are a bonus. Love sitting outside for dinner here and service is..."

Misty McCann

"Husband and I just had dinner here. Our waiter was wonderful and the meal amazing. I had lobster and shrimp and it was succulent and sweet and..."

Bernhardt Magnus

"Wonderful taste. BUT the "cowboy" portion is not as thick as it was a couple years ago and it has gone up in price! The service was impeccable..."

Leisha Rhodes

"BEST STEAK EVER!!!! Excellent service, and excellent food. Highly recommend the filet minion wrapped in..."

Foodreviews

"Fastest service I've ever seen! Crab legs were excellent. Wonderful..."

Sara

"Love this Restaurant. Search for it, it is worth it. I have always eaten on the patio. I can't see going to a lake side restaurant and eating inside...."

M C YOUNG

"Been there twice and both times it was great. The filets are amazing and the orange roughy with crab on top is a must order. Great for date night or..."

AF

"WONDERFUL. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! The food is outstanding! The avocado fries were a spectacular surprise! We ordered the ribeye, orange..."

Alchemee

"Great staff!!! Cajun ribeye was divine!!! View was beautiful!! We will definitely return..."

Felix

"Surprised that the score was so low!Restaurant is clean, quiet, and unassuming. All the staff we met were polite and..."

G.B

"Steaks and desserts are AMAZING here. Great atmosphere on the lake. Service was great too. Sides not so much. If you want salad, steak and dessert..."

Sara R

"First time diner. Had the 12oz ribeye. Cooked to perfection! Deserts are hand made by pastry chef. Had peanut butter pie to die for. Very friendly..."

Gary Shepherd

"I see most these reviews are older we have eaten there three times this summer and I agree the side dishes are nothing special but the steaks are..."

Cori Fedo

"We came in last summer and loved it!! had the sweetest little hostess! Looked about 18 with brown hair she was very nice and gave us the table we..."

Foodfinder

"Great fish!. The atmosphere at the BPG is really nice. Perfect place if you want a warm cozy place to talk. The mahi mahi is amazing and I love the..."

Paul Udouj

"I notice some rough reviews on here, but after hearing the wait at Fishermans Wharf was an hour we decided to give Back Porch Grill a try. And I'm..."

Scottsofnwa

"I have dined all over the USA and never had as bad an experience at a restaurant in my life as I just experienced at The Back Porch Grill. The..."

John Dismukes

"The shrimp appetizer was weak. The salad was from a bag and a little stale. However, the bone-on ribeye was one of the best-cooked steaks I have ever..."

Andy

"Great meal last night, bone-in steaks for all and perfectly cooked. Grilled scallops were a hit..."

B

"Hotel we are staying at said they had great steaks and seafood, so we gave it a shot and had a great time. The steak with Oscar was very good and the..."

Courtney Allison

"My girlfriend and I eat here often. We both love the atmosphere and have yet to have a bad experience. Best steaks you will ever..."

Jonathan

"We took my daughter there for her bday it was really good . Kinda high but very good..."

Marlo

"Incredible steaks! Avacado fries are amazing! Food wonderful. Me..."

Eric

"Go if you visit hot springs. I have been twice and both times all food has been good. The service was good. It's casual dress "it is a lake" and the..."

Memeats

"Great steaks. The steaks are the best and I loved the spin..."

Charles

"Top notch. Great steak! It was melt in your mouth tender with a great open-flame taste to it. Me and my fiance had to try the fried avacado and we..."

CHolland

"Great steak, excellent filet and nice atmosphere. They have call ahead seating which..."

Bmilligan

"Great Place. Casual, yet upscale food. Great ambiance and excellent service. One bit of advice: don't sit near the open pit where they cook the..."

Jerome Terrence

"Good Steak. I went here for a rehearsal dinner and we sat on the back patio with a view of the lake. I enjoyed the scenery and my steak was very..."

Kyle Robertson

"Ok, so steak was worth it. Appetizers were good. I didn’t care for the blue cheese dressing but other than that salad was good. Setting was very..."

Christine Miller

"Wow. My chicken parmesan was delicious. Couldn’t finish it. The 4oz steak was $23 and the 6oz was $39 due to Market Price and shortages. My kids..."

Jennifer Collins, Realtor

"Super friendly and conscientious server. Broad menu selections. Got the loaded fries very delicious. 44$ ribeye with shrimp was below par in flavor..."

Bryan Tackett

"We really enjoyed our meal here last night. We didn’t have super high expectations but our steaks were very good and flavorful. I recommend getting..."

Malea Basile

"Lots to choose from..from burgers to seafood with an extensive bar/wine list. I recommend dining outside on the water if weather permits. There..."

Yolanda Hingle

"Fantastic food! Great quality for the price. Phil, the bartender/owner is awesome! Great drinks. Nice restaurant on the water. Very clean and all the..."

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