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    El Que Pasa

    3.9 (174 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Huuuuge Burrito Ranchero, steak. It was awesome. So awesome, I brought half home.
    David D.

    Based on their location in a strip mall, I didn't expect much. But I gave it a try yesterday and I loved it! Wow! When you walk in there's plenty of tables to accommodate entire family outings. Beyond that, is a separate, proper bar where excellent Mexican food and drinks are served up quickly. I'll definitely be back.

    Paula H.

    By far the best Mexican restaurant anywhere. Huge portions of hot delicious authentic Mexican. Wait staff is very friendly and so attentive and knowledgeable. The place is spotless and bathrooms clean. I don't go anywhere else for my Mex fix!

    Enchiladas Suizas & tiny margarita
    Dave M.

    Food has never wanted to leave my body so quickly & violently ever in my life. Mexican is my second favorite food, and I eat it all the time, but I won't be coming back here. Lots of people seem to love this place, but I'm absolutely defeated right now from the enchiladas suizas. The margarita tasted really good, but it was tiny. They snuck in a 4% surcharge for not paying cash. The service was good, but the food destroyed me like the Dumb & Dumber turbo-lax scene!

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    Susan J B.

    Food was ok except chimihanga and flatas needed to be crunching. Service outstanding..have dietary issues and host nailed order. Was very patient and kind regarding special order. The decor was cute as you will see from pictures. Will return

    Chip and rice bean

    Food really good would recommend the chips are really good and the ocho really good and taco tooo

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    1 month ago

    The food is always excellent and the service is top notch! My very favorite Mexican restaurant ever!

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    Best chicken fajitas I've found in Asheville. Great atmosphere and service this turned into the go to spot.

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    The absolute best Mexican restaurant around! Their extensive menu never leaves one wondering what to eat.

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    2 years ago

    Guac was amazing. Daniel cheffed it up. Service was intimate and passionate. Ambiance was lit, outside seating was everything.

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    This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the entire world. And my wife and I go here once a week. A must try

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