Family recipes made fresh and in-house daily

Gabriela's Mexican Grill opened their first location in Prairie Grove in 2003. After years of customers requesting a restaurant closer to Fayetteville, Gabriela Gonzalez concurred and opened a second location in Farmington.

"We first opened a location a few miles from here, but when she saw this location she knew this was it," manager Rene Gonzalez said.

Gabriela's Mexican Grill Restaurant is a family business operated by Gabriela, her three sons Rene, Yovany and Diego, and their long-time friend and manager, Arnulto Navarro.

"It's actually a dream come true for us, because we started in a small location and got to move closer in. It was always my mom's dream to have her own place," Rene Gonzalez said.

Gabriela's Mexican Grill serves family recipes with roots in Mexico City. All items are prepared fresh daily.

The new location is less than two miles from Interstate 49 and features a covered, side patio. The 75x75 dining room has a soaring ceiling and hand-painted mural.

The Farmington location does have alcohol service, a provision not offered at the original Prairie Grove location. Designated as a private club, the lack of a bar area allows for more tables and a family-friendly atmosphere. The drink menu includes domestic and Mexican beer, wine, margaritas and sangria.

A lunch menu with 21 items priced from $4.99-$7.25 is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch entrees are served with rice and beans. Complimentary, made-fresh-daily salsa and chips are also included.

House-made desserts include flan and fried cheesecake. There are also dough-style sopapillas served with honey, strawberries or two scoops of ice cream.

Both locations are open every day at 11 a.m. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests. Private party reservations and catering are available.