Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

This week is packed with flavor. We’ve got four new restaurant openings to share — from street tacos and Peruvian plates to a Thai express kitchen and soulful Southern cooking. Plus, a handy list of Kids Eat Free spots across the region and a guide to the best international dining in Bentonville (Indian, Sushi, Pho & Thai).

Whether you’re chasing bold new flavors or just looking to stretch the family budget, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dig in 👇​​
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​In Today’s Issue

• New Restaurant Round Up
• Kids Eat Free Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas
• Best International Restaurants in Bentonville — Indian, Sushi, Pho & Thai

THIS WEEK'S BITES

✳️*JUST OPENED
​🌮 Manduca Tacos $5–$15
📍 1804 S 8th St, Rogers, AR 72756
📞 (479) 405-8363
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A food truck stationed at La Finca Market, Manduca Tacos is known for street-style tacos served on handmade corn tortillas. Favorites include birria with consommé and the smoky-sweet al pastor, with aguas frescas and chips rounding out the casual menu.

✳️*JUST OPENED
​🥘 Warike 115 $10–$20
📍 115 N Dixieland Rd, Suite 16, Rogers, AR 72756 (New Town Square Mall)
📞 (479) 200-2950
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This Peruvian kitchen brings dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and pollo a la brasa to Rogers, presented with bold seasoning and colorful plating. As one of the few Peruvian options in the region, it offers a distinctive take on South American flavors.

✳️*JUST OPENED
​🍜 ThepThai Express $10–$20
📍 1241 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
📞 (479) 466-7150
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A quick-service spinoff of Fayetteville’s longtime Thai restaurant, ThepThai Express streamlines classics like pad thai, green curry, and stir-fries for a faster, casual setting. Portions are generous, and spice can be adjusted to taste.

✳️*JUST OPENED ​
🍽️ Empty Plate $10–$20
📍 1300 SW 14th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
📞 (479) 519-0275
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A new food truck serving American soul cuisine with the motto “When you leave yo plate gon’ be empty!” The menu features hearty homestyle cooking and generous portions, located in the Benton County Sheriff’s Office parking lot on SW 14th Street.

✳️*KIDS EAT FREE PLACES IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS​
Northwest Arkansas families can enjoy budget-friendly dining with “kids eat free” deals offered daily across the region. Restaurants like Slim Chickens, Catfish Hole, and Big Whiskey’s provide free kids’ meals on designated days, giving parents wallet-friendly options while dining out. Check it out the list of Kids Eat Free in Northwest Arkansas.

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✳️*The Best International Restaurants in Bentonville — Indian, Sushi, Pho & Thai
​Bentonville’s top international dining spans Indian curries, Korean BBQ, sushi, Thai spice, and comforting pho. These ten standout restaurants reflect the city’s growing global palate, fueled by visitors, Walmart’s international workforce, and an active, adventurous community ready to explore diverse, bold flavors. Check out the Best International Restaurants - (Indian, Sushi, Pho & Thai) in Bentonville.

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— Lynn West

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