Oh my! I've eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants around the countr, but Cafe Azul stands on the…read moretop of my list! I had Taquitos, which were made with the most flavorful and tender chicken I've ever had in a taquito. They were well presented with a drizzle of cheese sauce, on a bed of pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded greens. My son had one of their burritos, every bit as good. We had to try the desserts, so he had the fried ice crea, and I had the tres leches cake. Again, it was presented beautifull, and the flavor was perfect. We will definitely go back again. Worth every calorie!

Stopped in not expecting much but boy were we wrong! From the entrance to the exit- AMAZING!!!…read moreMexican is my favorite, so I am pretty critical. Thought all of the stuff hanging from the ceiling would be dusty and musty smell but nope. It was clean and smelled incredible!¡ We live in hour away, and will make the drive back. Sincronizada Quesadillas The chicken was so tender and full of flavor. So simple but done well!!! The Mexican rice was perfect and the salad was the first thing I ate. Pescado - PHENOMENAL 10/10 Grilled Mahi Mahi, grilled shrimp, spinach and mushrooms over the most perfect mashed potatoes of all things. Topped with a cream sauce, pickled purple cabbage with just the right crunch and the edible flour made it almost too pretty to eat. The chips were served hot, the salsa and queso were great too. Will Definitely make the drive back!

Being located inside a shopping mall, I honestly did not go in expecting the food to be anything…read morespecial. Typically, mall food tends to fall somewhere in the middle--either just okay or forgettable. However, this restaurant completely exceeded my expectations. The food was served very hot, very fresh, and incredibly delicious. The portion sizes were also generous, which made the value even better. Everything tasted well prepared and satisfying, especially for a mall setting. The service was solid overall. The associate helping us was friendly and attentive, though he didn't seem to know the full menu and had to turn around and reference it a few times. That said, it didn't negatively impact the experience in any major way. One of my friends in our group had an issue with his order, and I was genuinely impressed with how it was handled. They immediately corrected the mistake by making him an entirely new meal and even allowed him to keep the original one as well. That level of customer service is not something you see often, especially in a mall food environment. Would I recommend this place? Absolutely--without hesitation. I would recommend it over many other dining options in the mall. If you already plan on visiting the mall, this spot is definitely worth your time. I was also told that they have a brick-and-mortar location outside of the mall. If you're not a fan of mall dining, I would highly suggest seeking out their standalone location instead. Based on this experience, it's likely just as good--if not better. Overall, the restaurant space was very clean, well organized, and clearly well maintained. Do not hesitate to try this place as soon as possible--it easily outperforms many of the surrounding options and is far better than what you might expect from a typical mall restaurant.Honestly, this particular place exceeded my expectations even more because the meal also came with free tortilla chips on the side, which was a nice and unexpected bonus.

Papas Express at Asheville Mall in Asheville is a great place to go for delicious food that is…read moreflavorful and fresh. I really like the tacos and everything else that they have available here. I have been impressed with all of the orders that I have made from here.

Super fun atmosphere and gorgeous decor! They quickly sat our party of 6. Lots of options for food…read moreand beverages, particularly plentiful options for margaritas. I got a classic marg; it was a bit too sweet for me and I couldn't taste the tequila, so I will try a different one next time. For my entree, I got the chori-pollo. It was huge! I made 3 meals out of it! I will dream about the sauce on this dish until I go back again. Delicious and would recommend!

Music was kinda too loud in my opinion and tables too close to each other. Service was fine. Food…read morewas good little expensive but everything is now days. My boyfriend said the alcohol was good just overpriced.

Really really good!! Fresh fruits!! Smoothies, shakes and juices!!! Plus tacos! Quesadillas!…read moreTortas! And a slew more items, please check out the pictures... omg. I needed that, delicious and awesome service. Fairly new place but CLEAN and tody! Cozy, authentic sit down or take away spot! This will satisfy your cravings for the sweets, healthy, and satiating savory foods! Do recommend!!!!!!!

Best flavor best fresh spices, and pico. I got shrimp, rice garlic, onion and Fresh cilantroread more

The place added extra money to my credit cards receipt…read more Do not patronize!!!! I am highly disappointed!!!

So much potential!…read more They do not have chips and salsa No fountain drinks offered....but can drinks are available for $1.25 each despite not being listed or priced on the menu...only one diet option available (Diet Coke) They obviously have tap water but will not provide it for free or for a nominal charge...they require you to buy bottle water for $1.25 each, also not listed or priced on the menu They go so far as to list menu ingredients, but there are others that are not included that will be a surprise (onions, refried beans, etc...) I specifically asked about onions in my dish before ordering despite the menu not listing them, requested no onions and the Gordita still came loaded down with raw onions No card machine, cash only Straws are huge, especially for the small cups of ice they bring As far as the food goes, hot sauce was excellent. I would say tacos were good. Couldn't eat the onion infested Gordita. Went up to pay and found out that they had just as many menu items handwritten on the glass near the cooking area than were on the actual menu. So many more choices that we weren't told about or shown on the menu. Disappointing...again, so much potential!

Absolutely wonderful. Amazing tamales, had the tacos as well, Amazing…read more Will chose this location everytime I have a craving for Mexcan food.

Tacos were great & filling! We really enjoyed our first time here. Service was also great. we…read moreenjoyed the hospitality. I will definitely be back again! Update 8/2020 : We've tried other dishes there and have not been disappointed! Our favorite is the California burrito and we ask for shredded beef its a huge portion & so delicious!

Don't waste your time. Service and food quality are gone…read more Choose any other restaurant. You'll be glad you did. Just how tasteless can you make Mexican food? Ask these people. The chopped onion was ok. And the lime wedge was just fine. So, order that.

Appetizing menu lots of good looking food. I should have…read morerealized this was a ghost kitchen as I couldn't place where in town they were located, We ordered through door dash expecting some nice interesting Mexican food. We got two dry pita bread type things one with dried chopped up bits of chicken and one with chopped up onion rings. Both very disappointing. After looking into the restaurant a little more I find out it's a ghost kitchen, based out of IHOP of all places. Would not have ordered if I had known.

I liked the lively, colorful vibe here, and the service was top notch…read more - The vegetarian plate was good overall; the black beans, rice, and plantains were spot-on. The tofu, served in soft insipid chunks, was a miss that should be omitted post-haste. But the chile relleno more than made up for it -- a delectable, crispy shell gave way to a light, well-seasoned filling; the chile itself still had some bite; and the sauce was bright and full of flavor. It was the best relleno I've had in a very long time. Chef Hector Diaz hit this one out of the park. - The tiramisu arrived like an elegant work of art, and its layers of coffee-soaked sponge and cream closed the meal beautifully.

Absolutely loved every bite here. The ratings and reviews don't lie- this place really is…read morefantastic. The food had lots of flavor and used authentic ingredients like plantains, and the menu had more good options than we could count. Our server was also exception, she was very personable and truly wanted us to enjoy our experience. Would recommend this spot to anyone!

The chefs here are true artists. From the music selection to each bite, the curation is precise…read more Best meal I had in Asheville & one of the best meals I've had in my life. Not over the top, just right. Hits the spot, doesn't break your wallet & leaves you thinking about the flavors all night long. Also squeaky clean. You gotta try it. Don't skip dessert.. better than your abuelas

I thought the food was just okay, despite all the rave reviews. Our orders took a long time to come…read moreout, and portions are on the smaller side. We tried the ropa vieja (beef) and pernil (pork). I liked the pernil a lot better - the ropa, though their most popular entree, was a bit bland. The plantains in those dishes were very tasty, but I wish they put some more - was a bit skimpy. The outdoor seating was nice, with the string lights and benches, on a summer day with the sunset.