Casa Alejo to Open New Fayetteville Location
The Mexican restaurant will debut its third Northwest Arkansas location on October 29, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Dining Out
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Casa Alejo is set to expand its presence in Northwest Arkansas with a new restaurant opening in Fayetteville on October 29, 2026. The new establishment will be located at 102 N. Block Ave.
Why it matters
The expansion marks the third location for owners Said and Lois Mayorga, who previously launched sites in Springdale and Rogers. The move follows the sale of the former Tables & Ale property by Juan Bahena.
The new restaurant is situated at 102 N. Block Ave. in a space previously occupied by Tables & Ale.
The players
Said and Lois Mayorga
They are the business owners who have expanded their Mexican restaurant chain across Northwest Arkansas since 2022.
Juan Bahena
He is the former owner of the Block Avenue property who is now dedicating his professional efforts to Taqueria Lucha.
The details
Owners Said and Lois Mayorga are bringing their signature menu, which includes birria, arrachera, pork carnitas, and skillet nachos, to the heart of the city. The space was acquired from Juan Bahena, who is shifting his focus toward his other restaurant venture, Taqueria Lucha.
Timeline
The owners launched their first Northwest Arkansas restaurant in Springdale in 2022.
A second location was opened in Rogers in 2023.
The new Fayetteville restaurant officially opens on October 29, 2026.
Culture Shift
The opening reflects the broader growth of the local culinary scene as restaurant groups replicate successful models across the Northwest Arkansas corridor. This expansion highlights a trend of established independent operators scaling their footprints to reach new city markets.
Residents can visit the new location starting Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend hours are extended, with the restaurant operating from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The takeaway
The addition of this restaurant brings new dining options to the Block Avenue corridor for local residents and visitors. Diners looking to sample the new menu should note the specific weekday and weekend operating hours before planning their visit.
Further reading
Learn more about the local culinary scene on the Fayetteville Dining Out page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fayetteville Flyer.
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