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    El Querubin

    3.2 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pineapple fajitas
    Jennifer G.

    Food truck at whistle stop brewery! This food is amazing! Our pineapple fajitas came out in a pineapple!! The guacamole was served fresh in avocado shells...taste was amazing, fresh and spicy! Do not pass go- this place is on point!!

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    Bob V.

    The food truck scene in Asheville continues to grow and amaze. I devoured some truly awesome tacos the other day at El Querubin II. The protein here (see pic) is huitlacoche, (pronounced wheat-la-KOH-cheh), also known as corn smut or Mexican Truffle. To be blunt, this is a fungus that grows on corn. And while I'll admit the description is a tad less than appetizing, this stuff has been treasured for centuries, all the way back to the Aztecs. I'm telling you peeps, it works. Grilled to perfection, then bolstered by pico, fresh lime, cilantro and a mildly pungent queso fresco, the huitlacoche provides an earthy depth of flavor and a satisfying mouthfeel. I'm not sure what's in that salsa, exactly, but it's stinkin' good. And my oh my, those warm, handmade corn tortillas are everything. You just couldn't get any more fresh. The corn and the corn smut are brought back together in a triumphant family reunion, singing a glorious harmonic refrain before being silenced by my very happy belly. El Querubin translates "The Cherub." Hey, no argument here.

    Fish Tacos
    Stephanie J.

    Food Truck Time: El Querbin at Wedge Brewing Co. I really enjoyed the fish tacos from this food truck, they were the special of the day. I can't speak to the other menu items but a few others in our party liked what they ordered.

    Hot dog special.  They hid them under the veggies so I wouldn't see them when I got the plate. He said they add the hotdogs "just because".

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    Food was amazing and flavorful. The pineapple fajitas were out of this world. Will definitely find them again

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    Enchiladas were a little dry and flaky. Not much chicken on them. Maybe just a bad batch of tortillas and a stingy cook on the chicken?

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    The Smokin' Onion

    The Smokin' Onion

    4.7
    (50 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    The Smokin' Onion was a great find in Asheville! It's hidden behind a second hand store. The…read morerestaurant is relatively small so avoid the lunch crowd. The Mexican-inspired fusion dishes were incredibly tasty, with generous portions that left us full and happy. The fried "chicken" burrito was so tasty and got a spicy punch topped with generous slices of avocado. The black beans were well season. The gyro was my favorite--it was packed with flavor and surprisingly satisfying. Ashville being Asheville offered draft beers even at a cafe!! :) I also appreciated that the entire restaurant is vegetarian, making it easy to order anything on the menu. Just keep in mind that it's a self-service setup, so you bus your own table and grab your own utensils and to-go boxes. You order at the counter and look a table to enjoy your meal. They also sell HUGE chocolate chip cookies but I was too full for dessert.

    Absolutely loved my visit! The staff was incredibly friendly, and with so many tempting options, it…read morewas honestly hard to decide. The pastries looked unreal, so fresh. I also loved that they carry cool locally made items. I went with the chicken biscuit with gravy and the French toast. The biscuit was square-shaped and generously sized, and it was delicious, though the gravy was not quite my thing. The French toast was a winner, not too sweet and topped with fresh fruit, which was a lovely touch. The latte deserves a special shoutout because it was fabulous. Service was relatively fast, and I also appreciated the large community table. It is perfect for chatting with friends or even striking up a conversation with strangers. Customers bus their own tables. The bathrooms were clean, and parking was easy. I am already planning my next visit to try more menu items, especially the chilaquiles. Highly recommend!

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    Buddha Bowl with fried "chicken" so good!!
    Buddha Bowl with fried "chicken" so good!!
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    Gypsy Queen Cuisine

    Gypsy Queen Cuisine

    4.4
    (394 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I haven't found an enormous amount of Middle Eastern cuisine in Asheville, but this place brought…read morethe vibe. It's small and unassuming in a strip mall in West Asheville. My takeout was ready on time. While the falafel roll still might have been better fresh, I wanted something that I could plausibly eat several hours later on a mountain without a ton of restaurants nearby, and that choice worked out well. Many falafel rolls come with add-ons that I don't like, but the pickled turnip offering here was both flavorful and colorful. I also got their fries, drizzles with tahini and parsley, which is a good way to eat fries. A case of baked goods and a small market section of canned items were also available. There was certainly space to eat inside or out for someone without my travel schedule. It's also notable that in addition to the usual falafel, they offer ample vegan options as befits the Asheville community, including a house seitan and some other vegetable and fake meat options. I was happy with what I got, but the choice is always appreciated.

    While keeping in mind that this is an extremely informal and casual sort of restaurant with counter…read moreservice, I still have to say that the service is excellent. I have had falafel in various places all over the country and in Europe and this is in my top two! The Falafel is excellent, the portions are large and everything I have tried at Gypsy Queen has been delicious. I've brought several friends to the restaurant and they have all loved it. Gypsy Queen is one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Asheville. I live in Barnardsville and sometimes I go down there just to have some falafel. Try it for yourself!

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    Suzy's Sampler with hommus, tabouleh, felafel with lemon tahini sauce, pickled turnips, and pita.
    Suzy's Sampler with hommus, tabouleh, felafel with lemon tahini sauce, pickled turnips, and pita.
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    Habibi Village

    Habibi Village

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I am so excited and proud of this little business that could…read more I discovered Habibi Village one cold night in 2023 when they set up at The Double Crown in West Asheville. I was starving and saw their booth and a chalkboard of menu options I've never tried or heard of before. I approached and when asked what I would like, I was honest that I was unfamiliar with their cuisine but I trusted them. They asked how I wanted it and I said "how you would eat it! They made me the most incredible meal that has ever passed my lips. I followed Habibi Village on their Instagram so I could chase that high- and boy did I. I NEEDED more of that unique deliciousness. But I was saddened that I was only able to get their Za'aatar once or twice a week and had to travel to multiple spots around the city to a variety of markets and at such limited hours. It is with all of the joy in my heart to support Habibi Village at their brick-and-mortar location as they have grown to a full time spot. Their owner absolutely POURS his soul and spirit into this business and into every meal he serves the community. Plenty of restaurant owners love what they do and love their patrons but this owner stands above and beyond when it comes to passion. This gentleman cares about his food and his patrons on a deep and genuine level that you feel and taste. I clearly can't praise Habibi Village enough. Thank you for what you do for our community and our bellies!

    Ma'an has brought a delicious Lebanese dish, Saj, to Ashville. Saj is a flat bread cooked on a…read morecylindrical drum open-oven. What makes his so special is that the bread is vegan and gluten-free, although also being so scrumptious!! He then has multiple traditional Lebanese toppings such as Za'aatar and cheese along with more vegan options such a Dare cheese and mushrooms. He also has such great energy and brings joy and zest to his offerings. Coming by here is definitely a treat, and even though it's a food truck, it's stationary between two terrific restaurants- Pulp & Sprout and Liberty Street Coffee. So, coming here can feel like a pit stop in bliss.

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    There's plenty of outdoor seating and a special place for the oven.
    There's plenty of outdoor seating and a special place for the oven.
    Vegan Saj inside ingredients once I got it home. So delicious!!
    Vegan Saj inside ingredients once I got it home. So delicious!!
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    Cassia

    Cassia

    4.8
    (4 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This is a food truck which is set up outside a brewery with picnic table seating. As of this…read morewriting, it has just reopened after being closed during a time of hurricane-related chaos. It was highly regarded before that, and offers to make many of its menu items vegan. I was a tad disappointed that the bar promised some non-alcoholic hop water options but didn't seem to have any in stock, which may relate to the storm as well. This food truck, however, delivered the goods. It is not a speedy process, and when I tried visiting before they sold out of food before the end of the day so I came early this time. They give you a buzzer so you can wander around and order drinks. When my tofu arrived, it was mouthwatering. The amount of rice was quite large, but this was some aromatic rice, and the tofu itself tasted like high quality stuff and was bathed in an herbal, spicy flavor that I imagine is about as close to Thailand as you could get in Asheville. It was a lot of money for a modestly sized disposable bowl of food, but the quality merited a visit. I doubt I could have found myself eating anything more delicious. And yet, their other menu options remained on my mind.

    I was never all that impressed with food trucks until moving here to Asheville. Given the…read morecomplementary relationship with the many craft breweries that don't do food themselves, plus all the local outdoor events for 9 months of the year, there are some truly great food trucks based here. Cassia is definitely one of the top ones. This is some of the best and most original Thai food I've ever had. They are a regular at Cellarest Beer Project in West Asheville. The food is prepared fresh, but the wait is not too long. And if you sit in the right spot, you may be able to enjoy the fragrant scent of Thai food as it is being prepared in their mobile kitchen. We started with the Firecracker sweet potatoes. These amazing little jewels are mashed sweet potatoes wrapped in the same coating as you'd normally have with a spring roll or won ton. They had a wonderful crispy outside with a flavorful sweet potato mash inside. The spicy mayo dipping sauce was excellent, but we also loved dipping these into the golden curry sauce that came with our curry duck. Where do you ever see curry duck BTW? The duck was cooked perfectly and not at all grisly or chewy. The curry sauce was absolutely incredible. Great flavor along with a nice kick. Between eating the duck and jasmine rice with the curry sauce and dipping some of the Firecrackers in it, there was literally not a speck of curry sauce left behind. We also had chicken Laab Gai. The mint leaves in this were really tasty and not overwhelmingly minty. The sticky rice was good. These came with cabbage leaves that you can roll the meat and rice up in to create a sort of Thai taco. This was good, but not at the same level as the duck curry. Maybe a bit more sauce would help. Prices are restaurant level but well worth it given this is restaurant-quality food or better. We paired the food with two fine beers from Cellarest. The Czech-style Moonglade Tmave pivo had great character. The Weald Oktoberfest Marzen lager was also excellent. Both went very well with the Thai food. Apart from maybe the dead of winter, this will be a place we go back to for more great Thai food.

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    Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar

    Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar

    4.3
    (513 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Absolutely phenomenal. This was an outstanding experience. I stopped by for a relatively quick…read morelunch at the bar, and I was impressed by every aspect of the experience. The space is very nicely designed and laid out. Plenty of room in a cozy environment. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, on top of being very effective. I was extremely pleased to find that they even had a few different vegetarian proteins for their various dishes. In terms of the food, I went with a burrito bowl with vegan chorizo. The presentation was fantastic: my photo doesn't do it justice. It was also enormous. Much more food than I could finish, but also delicious. There were so many layers of flavors and textures that really came together in a cohesive dish. The best part is that they offer three different house made salsas, which really leveled up the dish and the experience. I would absolutely recommend checking this place out. The very hip, somewhat low key vibe was comfortable while also feeling high end well designed.

    On a recent long weekend in Asheville, my husband and I popped in here for our first lunch after…read morebeing recommended by some local locals downtown. We both ordered the chicken Tinga tacos with rice and beans and I thought they were phenomenal, they weren't my husband's favorite, but I would definitely order again. The service was great and the ambience seems like it would be fun on a Friday or Saturday night.

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    Loaded Nachos
    Loaded Nachos
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