El Parian Mexican Restaurant

I ate at El Parian on November 25 and had the Razorback Enchiladas, which were terrific! They are crab and shrimp wrapped in warm flour tortillas and covered in white cheese sauce (queso blanco). The traditional salsa roja and chips before the meal were better than most, because the salsa was thicker and more full-bodied. The restaurant is clean, roomy, and has modern decor, not the usual traditional Mexican stuff. Parking is available on the street immediately outside the restaurant. It is neither ample nor limited, so I will just describe it as sufficient. Being on Main Street, there are train tracks just across the street, so you may have a loud train to watch every now and then, but they don't pass through town very often. It is good to see downtown Dumas growing. This place would probably do well in a larger city like Little Rock. I understand this El Parian's is an Arkansas chain mostly in smaller towns like White Hall and Pine Bluff. An article from the Dumas Clarion (the local newspaper), says they are applying for a liquor license and hope to have Mexican drinks and beer. According to the article, "Luis Vera, General Manager, described the restaurant as authentic Mexican cuisine including Chimichangas, street tacos, and fajitas. There will be a full menu with a kid's menu, vegetarian options, and 25 combination dinners. One of their specialty [sic] will be Molcajete Supremo, which a bowl of with a [sic] chicken, steak, pork, sausage, and salsa with rice, beans and tortillas." I will be returning here often as El Parian is a breath of fresh air in a small town with limited restaurant options. This is a significant addition to the local dining scene.