I have been coming to Sylva since 1970, and to be completely honest, I have never found a single…read morerestaurant here that I fell in love with or felt was worthy of a return visit--until now. Don't let the outside fool you; the exterior is deceiving and doesn't draw you in, but once you step inside, El Patron is absolutely amazing and incredibly clean. The food is the real star. I had the fried burrito, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, smothered in cheese and mole and my husband ordered the Texas Steak. The chips were warm, fresh, and their incredible salsa bar is a massive bonus with so many great authentic flavors. I can't believe I haven't been here before today. After decades of searching for a go-to spot in town, we've finally found it. We will absolutely be back!

Dropped in for lunch and we were immediately seated. The waitress dropped off a bowl of salsa and a…read morebasket of chips. We chose meals from the lunch menu that were served fairly quickly. Everything was delicious and authentic tasting. The restaurant was fairly quiet and clean. We will definitely be making this our regular Mexican restaurant.

The food here is really good and nicely priced. The fajitas here taste great and are cheaper than…read moreother mexican restaurants around, even for them being 3 meat fajitas. Although we did not eat from it, there is a buffet that looks to have many delicious options for a really good price. At the table they serve your chips and salsa with a pitcher, which is great for refilling it yourself! The servers were friendly and quick. The inside was nicely decorated and the lights were not too bright. It was a little cold inside but other than that it was great.

My daughter lives in Cullowhee and this is her favorite Mexican restaurant in Sylva. We visited…read morearound 3:30 on a Sunday, unfortunately too late for the buffet and too early for the salsa bar which my daughter says is very good. However the salsa they brought to the table was delicious, not spicy, and I loved that they brought a big amount of it in a syrup dispenser. My daughter ordered a combo and I ordered the Veggie P which was essentially an ACP with veggies instead of chicken, so not sure why it wasn't called the ACV. Food came out promptly and was hot. Service as far as drinks, bringing checks, etc. was a tad slow. Prices were on par with other places. I was super hungry so forgot to take a pic of my plate!

Foragers is our go to restaurant in Sylva. Food and service never disappoint. As a local, we've…read morefrequented Forager's since they opened in Dillsboro and then moved to Sylva. We like to take visitors there due to their great food and varied menu that allows everyone to find something they'd like. Brunch is also great!

Great location, great service, great food. Nice patio in backyard. Deviled eggs, Ribeye steak,…read moredepot burger, blueberry pecan trout, balsamic brussel sprouts, Blacksmith salad all so delicious! Food came out so fast. Desserts were amazing as well, we had lemon cake with fresh fruits, peanut butter pie, warm brownie with pecans. Definitely will be back.

Awesome lunch and beers at Balsam Falls - the chicken tenders are delicious and a very generous…read moreportion! Highly recommend if you are in Sylva!

Good burgers and such . Staff very mountain town friendly, walk in from street, with town of…read moreSylva great place to be. My wife and I have found another place to be relaxing from the norm ... Store front sit down outside bar is inviting .

I took part in the soft opening today for Cafe '64 for both breakfast and lunch, and it was…read moredelicious! I had a Southwest Burrito, which is a tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, grilled onions and red bell peppers, bacon, sausage and cheese, and it was HUGE! The price was fantastic at $3.25 - definitely a terrific value. For lunch, I had a Grilled Cheese Medley panini grilled on sourdough with garlic butter, a cup of tomato bisque and a side of macaroni and cheese (because cheese) - the total was $8.01. The sandwich was perfectly grilled - golden, crunchy and crusty on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside with cheddar, provolone and pepper jack cheeses. Beautiful cheese pull and mouth feel. The bisque was thick and creamy, and had diced pieces of fresh tomato. The mac and cheese tasted like homemade real (not boxed) mac and cheese, not too dry and not too gooey - just right. Ther service was quick and friendly, and the chefs are more than willing to make prepare your food to your specifications. This is a cafeteria style restaurant, not full-service with wait staff. The dining area was bright and airy with lots of windows and natural light. The dining area has both large booths that could seat six and tables and chairs. On the walls are old photos of the college from its earlier years interspersed with photos of the current college. The food was delicious, the chefs talented and accommodating and the atmosphere cheerful and interesting. I highly recommend Cafe '64 and will be a regular!

I went back again yesterday (Monday) for another of my favorite Smash Burgers. Every Monday they…read moreserve up the classic Smash burger alongside a completely new special creation. I truly enjoy Mondays at R&R!

I was there on a Friday and sat at the bar. They have a $3 PBR cans special on Fridays so I had…read moresome a couple of those. I ordered the pickle brined chicken sandwich. It normally comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce. I didn't want a mayonnaise based sauce....trying to cut some calories since I'm already having a deep fried sandwich! I instead got a smear of buffalo hot sauce which was a really good substitute. The sandwich was super crisp and spicy. Very good! My only gripe is that when I get a sandwich at a restaurant, I expect some type of side dish. It could be a small amount of fries or some potato chips but something. R&R has lots of good sides so they could offer some free fries but then encourage up charge sides for one of their delicious options like their truffle fries. Ive eaten there a few times and each time, very consistent, good food!! Bartender Chynna was very nice. Bar was getting busy but she handled everyone efficiently and friendly.

Well those were some delicious lamb birria tacos!…read more Served with slightly sweet pickled red onion lime and two salsas on the side. I also try the beans and rice also very flavorful. They were out of the chicken soup so the owner brought me out a bowl of birria soup and chatted with me about how it is made. They are very proud of their food. Love the vibe.

I can see why every single review of this place is a 5/5. It was outstanding. Not only did we see…read moreand meet some locals who clearly come often, the proprietary was so lovely and helpful and very knowledgeable about his food. We had the lamb birria tacos and the Cuban sandwich and both were incredible. They were so good, I was giddy to have leftovers. I don't normally do salsa because I unfortunately have a very low spice tolerance, but the salsa that came with the Cuban was smokey and complex, without a bit of spiciness, highly recommend. Inside was small, incredible clean, a few pretty basic booths and tables. You order at the counter and then Bernardo brings it right to your table with lots of great details about how everything was prepared. The locals who were there come weekly and I can see why!!

I've never eaten here before but I was craving a steak, I ordered a sirloin and baked potato, and…read moreI'm pretty sure I got a filet and sweet potato fries. The steak itself was kind of bland and not really appetizing, but I was hungry so I ate most of it with my own seasoning. I might come back and give it another shot but right now it was kind of a let down...

A definite if you're in the area! Colleen has outdone herself in creating a welcoming experience. A…read morebeautiful restaurant inside and out. Gio was the best waiter and we thoroughly enjoyed talking with him and Colleen both. We had the French Onion Soup and Beef Barley Soup both were delicious. We got the Sirloin and the Ribeye and both were cooked to perfection. A great drink menu as well. We will be back for sure. This place is amazing!

We had a birthday party for my husband today after church ! 12 people! Our waiter was great , the…read morecooks got our meals out on time ! Food was very good! We are local and love eating here ! 5 stars for sure ! We recommend this restaurant to all our friends!

they're mediocre. service was good, ambiance was alright, the food just was nothing special.read more

Tiny portions, pissed off staff, over cooked rice, and they will definitely punch holes in your…read moreburrito. Truly awful service and food.

Absolutely terrible. Me and my fiancée just ordered 2 simple stacks and the people making our meals…read moredidn't even make them correctly with cheese on bottom side. The girl who put the all the veggies on gave us bird sized portions. It seems like such a simple task. Yet they seemed hopeless to make a simple meal. Never recommended.