Stopped in for a quick cocktail the staff was so friendly and we had a very nice spicy margarita…read more Tasty and a bit boozy looks like a great place all the food going by looked great. I need to stop back for a proper meal

Wonderful food !! Wonderful sweet people!! I got takeout but I am definitely coming back to sit…read moredown. My daughter said it is the best Mexican food in the area and she was right !!!!

We love Rio. We have always had great service. Food and drinks are great! Definitely a must.read more

If you're a Burnsville native and have never had San Diego Mexican food, you'll probably like Rio…read moreMexican just fine. If you're from California, this is not what you're used to. On top of that it was one of the hottest summer days and while a little cooler inside than out, it was not air conditioned and it was really uncomfortable. The service was okay and drinks were quickly delivered. The prices seemed higher than they should have been.

Food was edible but your standard American Mexican joint…read more Server was super nice and the place only had 2 other tables total when I stopped in for a weekday lunch at 12:30...kind of a red flag but I was hungry so I rolled the dice. I had a salad with chicken. Lettuce was all iceberg and close to turning...chicken was dry and seemed like a re-headed consistently. The captive college town crowd must keep them going and I will be back for dinner to see if food is fresh later in the day.

The food is good, basic Mexican fare, but I hate to say that on more than one occasion I received a…read morebill that was higher than it should have been. Maybe they made an honest mistake, but I recommend that you check your bill carefully.

It was conveniently located near our stay. The restaurant was crowded on Sunday evening. We waited…read morearound 5 mins to be seated. We were given chips and salsa. The waiter was very knowledgeable and guided us to order according to our preferences. The food arrived pretty fast and it tasted Hot and Fresh. The waiter checked us frequently which was good. Overall we enjoyed the meal!!!

sitting outside Ranchero's in the middle of summer on a saturday afternoon waiting for the notary…read moreto arrive because it's northern carolina and I just got a car... I get inside eventually and after washing up get sat at the first booth right by the door which I suppose makes things easier for the lone server, so sure... I get chips and a fair rendition of salsa - mildly zippy yet flavoury - and ask about coffee (YES!!) and icy waters for while I figure this out. I opt on the Vegetarian A and an app while revisiting a host of other life choices. bowl of street corn burried under about an ephah measure of dried grated cheese arrives before my fresh black slightly bitter coffee... the corn is a little sweet for my taste and citrus forward rather than chiles but otherwise inoffensive. my plate arrives screaming hot so I don't dare even wag a finger at it, I use the rolled flatware to nudge it around on the table instead and ask for a refill on the coffee... beans and rice represent well but I could stand some chile-warmth here too. bean taco is mostly fun, a little soft from hanging out next to the rice but it eats pretty good. the cheese burrito is sweeter than hotter but nothing to complain about and agreeable as a counterpoint to one last cup of coffee :-) all totaled I'm not going out of my way to get here but I'm not running away either AND it rates very well with the locals who have been coming and going with take out the whole time. BTW: its Ranchero's now

The BEST Mexican food in North Carolina without a doubt. I would come here for my last meal if it…read morecame to it. The service is amazing, food comes out quick and fresh and the place is a great vibe. 11/10

The food was authentic and very good. The service was excellent. If you come here for the ambience,…read moreyou're probably the wrong kind of person to come here. It's perfect for a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place.

Plenty of affordable options, great complimentary chips and dip w/ a self-serve salsa bar, and…read morefriendly staff ... everything you could want from a Mexican restaurant, but they were out of horchata :( I had ACP and tried my friend's birria--both delicious. I was in a party of 12, and everyone had great things to say.

This is as close to true Mexican food in our Country…read more Their sauce bar, their chips, and the giant servings make this place a keeper. Out of the mainstream Newland is a hidden NC gem!

Service is great and the food is so good! The Texas ACP is delicious! I've had their burritos and…read morechimichangas and both are so yummy!

Excellent food and drinks! Great service. Nice ambience. The best Mexican food in the area.read more

Off the beaten path a tad, worth the drive. Everything was very tasty, nice variety of menu choices…read moreand salsas.

Absolutely incredible food, competent service, and very generous portion sizes! Our first time…read morevisiting, but truly impressed.

Eaten there 25 - 30 times. Watched as this restaurant has gained friction. Great Tex- Mex with some…read moreauthentic dishes in the mix. Service is quick, sausa from the bar is great and chips are fresh and great. I've had just about all on menu and all have been very good. Like every restaurant in WNC, they have had problems with staff and challenges. They try hard and have improved on every level since opening. I'm sure foodies can find complaints, but for me, they are great for Mars Hill and this area. They are busy during peak dining hours but get through their wait list very efficiently. They are definitely much better than their Yelp rating and are comparable to anything in Asheville. I feel lucky to have a great "go to" close by. Highly recommend!

Walked into the environment and was immediately stared at like an outsider. This was normal for…read morethis area and we overlooked it. We were seated immediately which was great until we waited for our server for about 15 min. We noticed everyone around us getting served even those who came in after. I was told they did not serve any alcohol, then I watched everyone around be served alcohol. The menu looked great so we decided to overlook everything. We ordered our food and drinks. One drink had a fly in it and the server was not interested in providing us another after we asked. The order we received was wrong, in which we debated with the server until it became apparent that our presence was not wanted in this establishment. I do not recommend this place at all.

Arrive hungry. My family and I have come from greater…read moreCharlotte area, the coast of SC, and western NC have gathered at Ole's tables a few times over the years, and I am glad I can share my opinion. There are many lovely options in the Black Mountain area for good meals. The comfort of tasty Latin American food draws us back! The food is so good, and the staff have always been quick to serve and relaxed/friendly. But my favorite experience is to sit outside at a table by the creek, sharing spicy food, a cold beer, and loving conversation with the natural water feature. Olé!!

My husband and I spent the weekend in Asheville and heading back home we decided to stay overnight…read morehere. For people that don't know. This town and the adjoining town of Swannanoa was hit terribly by the hurricane in Sept 2024. They are really trying to get some tourist to come back . They need it. When you get off the exit go left and check out the adorable little town. Lots of boutiques and from what I can tell. This town has lots of little art stores and shops and really nice people. Come dinner time, we found this place. The menu was large and the staff very accommodating. The food was delicious. My husband and I have zero complaints about our food or experience. This was the first place I've ever been that served warm bean dip with your chips. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back. Go visit Black Mountain and show support by shopping and eating there. Take a drive up the mountain too. I'm already planning big to go back !