Mena Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mena

April 14, 2018 Viva Honore

Mena (/miːnə/ MEE-nə) is a city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Polk County. The population was 5,637 as of 2000 census.
Things to do in Mena

1. American Artisans

615 Mena St, Mena, AR 71953-3339 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards American, Soups, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch SGD 9 - SGD 16 +1 479-394-1112
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 80 reviews

American Artisans

American Artisans is a great place to enjoy a quiet and delicious lunch. We offer soups, salads and sandwiches all made in house. We brine, marinate and cook all of our meats. Our salad dressings and sandwich spreads are developed to compliment and enhance the overall flavor of the salad or sandwich. Our hand-cut and fried potato chips are a specialty served with our Chipotle Aioli. Our gallery is filled with high quality gifts, hand-crafted in the USA.

Reviewed By AnApple - Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA

Trip advisor never steered me wrong because this was rated high and we love the variety and "different" types of foods. We had to order ours to go and sit in the car because we had a dog with us but we could have eaten...MoreThanks for coming in and taking the time to write a review. Hope you can acome again soon!

2. Baskin-Robbins

901 Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953-4313 +1 479-394-1512
Excellent
14%
Good
72%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 7 reviews

Reviewed By Nkuchemprof

Had a quick scoop here. Was exactly what you would expect from this chain in a gas station. Would have liked to have more seating, but that didn't deter from the great ice cream.

3. The Skyline Cafe

618 Mena St, Mena, AR 71953-3340 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 479-394-5152
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 195 reviews

The Skyline Cafe

Reviewed By cbjrwebb - Joshua, Texas

Went to breakfast here on a busy holiday weekend. Everything we had was perfectly cooked to order. Eggs soft-scrambled and over-easy were spot-on; bacon was thick sliced, and the home made hash browns crispy golden brown and not greasy. Good coffee too. We had to wait an unusually long time to get our food, but it was a holiday weekend and we were alerted that it might take a while longer at the time we ordered. Full breakfast for 5 people was 23 dollars and change. I'll go back every time we pass through this little town.

4. Branding Iron BBQ & Steakhouse

623 Sherwood Ave, Mena, AR 71953-3235 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 479-437-3240
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 266 reviews

Branding Iron BBQ & Steakhouse

Reviewed By Karyn C

Food was good. I ordered 'Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sandwich'. There was no ranch. Sweet tea was good. The 'bread bar' is not do able since bariactric surgery, no alernative. Coffee was instant, via Keurig -per waitress. According to manager,it was brewed. Who knows. Had a taste, like hazelnut, regular coffee was ordered. Water, tea, coke was offered.

5. Friendship House Coffee Shoppe

517 Sherwood Ave, Mena, AR 71953-3233 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe, Soups Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 479-394-2385
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Friendship House Coffee Shoppe

Reviewed By jrsmith8 - Monroe, Louisiana

My wife and I dropped by one day on the way to Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Everything was cozy and relaxed. The staff was courteous and exceptionally helpful and friendly. It is early Americana still alive and well in a small eatery in west central Arkansas.

My wife ordered a vanilla frappe while I enjoyed a mocha latte and a chocolate chip cookie.

This is a great place for a mid-morning or early afternoon snack, and I highly recommend it.

6. Papa's Mexican Cafe

1506 Highway 71 S, Mena, AR 71953-3862 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Television, Highchairs Available Mexican Lunch, Dinner +1 479-394-6521
Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 74 reviews

Papa's Mexican Cafe

Reviewed By ESDavis - Mena, Arkansas

The food is always good and hot with heat and you get plenty of chips and salsa! This is one of my favorite Mexican places to eat. You will not be disappointed and will not leave hungry.

7. La Villa Mexican Restaurant

1100 Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953-8414 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Mexican Lunch, Dinner +1 479-243-0822
Excellent
57%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 73 reviews

La Villa Mexican Restaurant

Reviewed By slocumdave - Slocum, Texas

Was told Papa's was the best but tried La Villa because it was higher rated on Trip Advisor. Very good, friendly service, very reasonable prices. I had a beef enchilada and chicken fajita taco with sweet tea, the wife had a burrito and enchilada: total price with tax under $14. Chicken had a good flavor, tea very good. Other food was a little bland, but for the price we were pleased. Front desk personnel were prompt and very pleasant.

8. Chopping Block Steakhouse

1156 Highway 71 S, Mena, AR 71953-3908 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner +1 479-394-6410
Excellent
35%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 119 reviews

Chopping Block Steakhouse

Reviewed By jpbrec - Lindale, Texas

It was 3rd year to visit Mena and the sixth time to eat at the chopping block. I ordered the sweet potato fries Friday night and they were cold and not cooked through. Tonight I had a ribeye and it was horrible. Over cooked and looked like it has been run over by someone - maybe a 1/2 inch thick at best.
Last time for this place.

9. Lime Tree

804 Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953-4380 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch +1 479-394-4702
Excellent
35%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 39 reviews

Lime Tree

Reviewed By Tim C - Texas

Ate breakfast here because it was the only place open in town. The food was adequate with the biscuits & gravy the best thing on the buffet. We were rushed to finish because they were preparing the lunch buffet.

10. Myers Cruizzers Drive-In

409 Highway 71 N, Ste E, Mena, AR 71953-4351 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +1 479-394-5550
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Myers Cruizzers Drive-In

Reviewed By Fran P - Mena, Arkansas

It used to be a Sonic. The food is just better. The fun. Carhops, oldie music, shakes, burgers, actually the burgers are more like Whattaburgers. I like the chicken strips, chicken strip's of chicken breast, not pressed chicken. Hot, crispy fries thick, white gravy and an onion ring. I always eat the onion ring so don't ask my husband if they do this!

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