La Bamba Burrito Express

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 !

Seated right away. It's Sunday so they close early today. Lots of variety in the salsa bar and I…read moredefinitely made more flavors by mixing. The veggie soup and shrimp soup are so good! I had cheese enchilada and they were very good. I am a lover of sauce and do wish they had a bit more sauce. The chili relleno was very yummy . The food came out really fast.. And the service was great. Wish I would have gotten the young man's name who helped us. He was blonde with a nose ring and very sweet. Everything I had was so yummy I had to take a flan to go I snuck a little taste and it was yummy. A bit strong in flavor but I am looking forward to eating that as soon as I get back to my room. Margaritas are great as usual, Not sure I've ever really had a bad Margarita. As long as it has tequila, I'm a happy girl. All in all, this was a great stop and I would highly recommend.

Outside Sitting Area

Dos Equix is excellent!

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Standing fajita taco salads

Taco Billy Black Mountain

4.5(50 reviews)

5.0 mi

I though that I left this review a long time ago!…read more Taco Billy is the bomb! I am a huge breakfast taco fan, and theirs are some of the best! I tried the Migas and the Mama's favorite. I'm a big guy who likes a hearty breakfast and these filled me up. The service was excellent, though I did take-out. The restaurant seems very chill and relaxed. I would highly recommend for Gluten Free! They have both corn and plantain tortillas - both of which are gluten free! They're also willing to sub tortillas to make tacos gluten friendly! My favorite are the plantain. I will definitely be back!

Everything was delicious! And very fresh tasting: we were seated quickly, and food came out…read morequickly. The queso was spicy and tasty, the guac was fresh. Definitely stop in when at black mountain

Seating.

Santi

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Cocula Mexican Restaurant

3.1(73 reviews)

3.7 mi

Another work lunch for carry-out and we were in the mood for Mexican fare…read more The last time I ate at Cocula, a group of us dined in and had a nice lunch experience. This time not so much... The Good: The food was ready quickly and was inexpensive. The Not-So-Good: Was denied a carry-out lunch menu by the cashier. Guess this won't be a spot for us to carry-out lunch anymore.

Cocula Mexican Restaurant is brightly painted orange with a green roof, however, you can see the…read morewear and tear on the exterior of this building. Inside is definitely better, but nothing fancy or anything. But I am of the belief that the best Mexican food does not come from some high end place and that the food will always override any concept of ambiance. Cocula Mexican Restaurant is a pleasant enough restaurant and while the menu does not Veer far from the expected, that is not necessarily a bad thing. Cocula Mexican Restaurant offers the Mexican standards that are beloved and are a form of comfort food to so many of us. If you find yourself in asheville, North Carolina and they're craving Mexican food, I would definitely recommend Cocula Mexican Restaurant. The food is good and the service is friendly. Overall, I will give it four stars.

Tacos Cocula

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La Guinguette

4.5(143 reviews)

5.2 mi

I have been visiting Black Mountain for years but haven't tried this interesting restaurant yet…read more Today was the day for me/us and marked the day the train returned on its route through Black Mountain. We were impressed by the interest and fanfare this post-Helene event created for the locals. Parking on the street, across the street or a short way up the street is town free parking. Shannon and Rain were our friendly and helpful servers. There are many seating options. We chose the sun room which was comfortable. Others were seated outside on the side porch and several people were inside. We shared a bowl of the delicious French onion soup. Eat it while it's hot for the best experience. The buckwheat crepes were the perfect consistency to handle the savory entrees. My Market crepe was packed full of goodies including the sausage add-on. Each ingredient stood well on its own. The pesto was a standout. My partner got the mushroom crepe with chicken. She enjoyed immensely. Both entrees came with a fresh greens and balsamic dressing. The servings were generous enough to bring two halves home for dinner. Sharing soup and a savory crepe is a reasonable strategy if leaving leftovers in your vehicle during the summer heat is a concern. We joined the servers on the patio to watch the return of the train through a nicely recovering town.

Third time eating here. Great concept and everything has been good. Empanadas, tamales, sweet and…read moresavory GF crepes have all been great. Service is nice and prompt. Ambiance is casual. Indoor and outdoor tables.

Indoor view 2

French Onion Soup

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If it is great weather, be sure to eat outside.

Los Tacotes

4.6(27 reviews)

3.4 mi

Vegetarian selections are limited, but they make a mean grilled vegetable burrito if you know to…read moreask for it. Packed with goodness, wrapped up in a fresh tortilla, this bad boy is sure to satisfy! The green sauce is mild and delicious, while the red sauce carries a pretty good punch of heat.

Los Tacotes is a food trick serving tacos, burritos and other Mexican food to the hungry people…read morearound the Asheville, North Carolina area. Since it is a food truck, I'm sure it can be quite mobile, however, I found it in front of the Root Bar in East Asheville. Los Tacotes definitely brings some good tacos to the Asheville, North Carolina area. I had their asada tacos and I must say that I was impressed by them. I have found that food trucks and those hole in the wall type places offer the best tacos. Tacos, a very humble food, we're not meant to be served in a high-end place. It is a food of the people, of a hard-working people, and grabbing these tacos from a food truck and going to my hotel across the street was a great way to experience this meal and the food of Los Tacotes. I highly recommend this food truck and I give it five stars.

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Basic menu with everything good.

Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8(76 reviews)

5.0 mi

If you're staying in Black Mountain or at least the greater Asheville area or want to check out…read moresome good eats with more laid-back, small-mountain town vibes, Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails will fit the bill just fine. The restaurant and patio bar are within walking distance to other spots in downtown Black Mountain, easily walkable if you are staying at an Airbnb in the local area like we were. The cocktails were glorious. On the first night, Puck's Potion and Negroni were very enjoyable. We found ourselves at the outdoor bar with the patio behind us, surrounded by quaint shops offering various retail and service options. The bartender that served us was super cool on the first night. We didn't have to wait for stools and enjoyed our cocktails on high-top seats. The second time we went, which was our last night in town, we had a reservation and went downstairs into the cellar. Watch your step as you descend the stairs so you don't trip. It was lovely to enjoy the libations and vibrations with my wife on her birthday week as we enjoyed Bahn mi with mustard-glazed roasted pork and falafels. Enjoying the meal in the cozy dining space was lovely and stylish, with modern art-like seats and a little lounge with a sofa behind us.

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. They have ample outdoor seating as well as a cozy, nicely…read moredecorated dining room with a bar area. My friend and I both ordered the Cuban bowl, motivated by the fact it came with plantains. She added jerk Chicken to hers and I added pulled pork to mine. She said her jerk chicken was nice and flavorful, but I found my pork to be bland. We both LOVED the plantains; they were coated in some sort of seasoning with a little kick to it. This place is good for vegetarians as they offer many dishes to suit their needs. The bathroom was nice and warm and clean.

View from the outside bar looking in

Falafels

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Bar

Nachos and Beer

4.1(131 reviews)

4.9 mi

Came here for dinner after the hurricane and had a nice meal. They had bottled water and styrofoam…read morecontainers. The inside is really cute like an old diner. Workers were really nice. Had complimentary chips and beans that were good. I was so full afterwards and had leftovers to bring home as well. I ordered the chicken fajitas for ~$13 which was a fair price. Glad this place is back open and running and happy to visit.

Food is amazing. Ground beef was very tasty with spices. Nothing was bland. Cheese dip was great…read more Refried beans were phenomenal. Definitely would come back.

The counter area

Supreme fajitas

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Outdoor seating was convenient. Food was awful. Service was awful.

Mamas & Beer

4.2(113 reviews)

4.3 mi

BEST TASTING! With…read moreall of the similar "and beer" restaurants in town, I think this might now be my favorite in terms of taste. They have 2 different creamy ranchero salsas, a green and a red! Quesabirrias are delicious and loaded with meat, no skimping. The flautas are also super stuffed, moreso compared to other restaurants in town. Margaritas taste run of the mill, but tasty. I will say the service has been subpar most of my visits, not checking in during our meal or taking a long time to bring the check. But usually there's someone walking by if you need something! It's also a bit smaller of a joint, so it can get really busy at times. For a Friday night dinner we got the last spot in the parking lot, and the last table!

Nice fun great food! Great service! Ambiance is fun, cute colorful! With a salsa bar.read more

A fresh guacamole bowl made right at the table.

Sizzling fajita dish with shrimp

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Well trying this one out hopefully mama's is better than papas.

Louise's Kitchen

4.5(407 reviews)

5.0 mi

Whoa. Maybe one of the better breakfast's I've ever had and that's saying a lot for me -- I love…read morebreakfast. We got the brunch board that had chocolate chip pancakes, Belgium waffles, pancakes with strawberries and French toast. Just wow. So, so good. Very cool place. Great service.

Second visit to the kitchen, and with food this good, there will definitely be more in the future!…read moreWe visited on a very cold morning, and orders are placed outside on the porch before entering. That's fine in normal cold weather, but at 22 degrees the overhead heaters just don't quite cut it. I think this part of the experience could use a little revision. My wife had pancakes with vanilla syrup and sausage. I ordered the classic breakfast with eggs, grits, sausage, and toast. Everything was very flavorful. My only complaint was that my food was lukewarm. It seemed like my food may have been finished and sat for a few minutes while my wife's pancakes were completed. On a cold morning, I would have preferred a hotter meal, the grits weren't warm enough to melt the butter, and the toast was cold, so I didn't even attempt to butter it. That said, even with the temperature issue, the food was still very tasty, and given how cold it was outside, I'm willing to let it slide. Everything arrived quickly, and the restaurant itself is very quaint, set in an old home that is very clean. On our first visit, they offered chocolate chip cookies to go, and they were excellent! They didn't have any this time, but we'll be back again to try our luck. To those about to nosh, I salute you!!

Inside seating area

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Additional dining area

Cultivated Cocktails Distillery Tavern

4.6(13 reviews)

5.2 mi

Nice local place for drinks and food. They have live music on Sundays and food…read more A large screen TV for sports and a really huge area with couches and chairs. Full bar with liquor and local draft beer

We enjoy coming here and we've always brought friends and family. Its a great wide open space…read moreperfect for parties or small groups. They have a great selection of products and alcohol to choose from. Games and pet friendly are a plus. The venue and staff are great in most cases but the drinks and food are somewhat inconsistent. We've gotten duplicate drinks that looked completely different on multiple occasions. We've gotten food varying in portion sizes. Last time we visited, one of our friends didn't receive their food with the rest of the group. Finally after a few minutes we asked, the server said they would look into it but never followed up with us. 10 minutes later were asking again. No apologies, no explanation, just indifference. After leaving, we also realized they forgot to serve our yogurt with the brunch charcuterie board. I used to cook and manage restaurants for years. I get it, things happen. Just communicate and own it if the ball gets dropped. Don't make people sit around and wait. Be honest and upfront and it won't be an issue in most cases.