La Carreta

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.

Great spot downtown. I've had the stuffed avocado multiple times. It's delicious. Tonight we also…read moretried the green bean app. Everything was delicious & the service was great too.

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Andale Way Mexican Grill

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We just had lunch on 10-3-26 and we all enjoyed our meal. I had the steak fajitas and my daughter…read morehad spinach dip, a little thinner than the usual dip because of the cheese I guess but very good. Both of the margaritas were tasty as well. The waitress was prompt and friendly.

Service was successful and ambiance was pleasurable. I got a combo meal with a pastor taco, a…read morechorizo taco, and rice and bean purée. The rice and beans were phenomenal in flavor, especially when eaten together. Both the meats were cooked and seasoned to excellence, and the tortillas were piping hot. Overall, this is how to get a taco lunch.

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Bar

Salsa's

4.0(1k reviews)

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Salsa's is my favorite restaurant in the world!!! I do not live in Asheville but have been lucky…read moreenough to be coming to Salsa's for 25 years! Every time I am remotely close to Asheville I go out of my way to have lunch or dinner. This visit was a Thursday night dinner. Unfortunately the restaurant was not crowded. We sat outside in the alley at the bar. Fun lights and painting and the alley really had a positive vibe! Alex hooked us up with some of the best margaritas we have ever had! The Gran Marnier float took the drinks to a whole new level! My wife and I both ordered off the specials menu. My wife had Papa Rellena and I went with Pork Belly. As always the food was beyond amazing! The flavors that we got are not like anywhere else. It is like a rave in my mouth where every flavor gets along and has the best time with every other flavor. Simply incredible!!! If you get a chance to try Salsa's don't pass it up!

Simply AMAZING!!! This is our second time here. First was…read morebefore COVID and then today and experince has been excellent both times! Best veggie quesadilla I ever had! Great margaritas. Plenty of vegetarian options and great friendly service!

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Spicy Mango Margarita; Fresh Guacamole and Chips

Taqueria Munoz

4.4(177 reviews)

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Authentic as they come and I was not prepared for the portion sizes so I went a little overboard…read more That's fine - I took the leftovers home to my family. Giant quesadilla, chips & queso (don't get that, it was so watery. Even they prob looked at me like "you sure about that?") No frills lunch spot full of locals. Anything you get - besides the queso - is pretty fantastic.

Excellent pork tacos, tender with perfect tortillas. The…read morechicken tamales. Perfect spice, it makes me miss home.. Texas, lol.

Fresh made tortillas and a perfectly stocked toppings bar.

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Limones Restaurant

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A favorite of our adult children's, Limones was a restaurant suggested that we go to here. We were…read morecelebrating my our son's birthday. Our service person was spectacular: accessible, professional, and thoroughly knowledgeable about the cuisine here in Asheville, N.C. It was a very enjoyable, promising beginning. I have to say, honestly, the food was good. In my view, the food was not spectacular. I can't say that it was bad by any stretch of the imagination; all of it was tasty. In all fairness husband loved his Shrimp dish. That said, the price of the food did not match the experience nor the expectation; such an expense would invite most restaurant guests to assume the cuisine would be spectacular. Like I said, the food was tasty.

One of my new favorites in town. They update their menu monthly, which is great but also bad when…read moreyou find something you love. We sat at the bar and Ryan was a great bartender. He provided excellent recommendations. All of which we ordered and loved. The restaurant was bustling in the main room. It's more upscale but still a chill vibe. We had the chili relleno which was amazing. It came with both verde and roja sauces. Cheesy and gooey! It seeped a mixture of goat cheese, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. This should definitely be a staple on their menu. We also ordered the sixteen spice lamb which came with a delightful orzo pilaf and mint zhoug. So yummy! The last dish was the ginger cilantro shrimp. Yum! Very flavorful. It came with a cauliflower velouté, chayote, and pineapple pico. The dishes were the perfect size to grab a few and share. I can't wait to try their next menu which starts tomorrow.

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La Rumba Restaurant Latino

4.7(254 reviews)

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This was one of those completely last-minute dinner decisions that ended up being one of the BEST…read moremeals we've had in a long time. We were out in Asheville, randomly started craving Mexican food, and decided to give La Rumba a try. I'm SO glad we did because everything was genuinely incredible. The food was absolutely sensational. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, fresh, and just ridiculously good. We kept trying each other's food and basically saying "oh my god" after every bite. Even the chips, salsa, queso, and guac had us hooked before our actual food came out. And the drinks!!! SO good. Dangerous in the best possible way. What really took the experience over the top though, was the service. Everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, and you could tell they cared that we were having a great experience. Great food is one thing, but when the service matches it, that's what makes a restaurant memorable. We went in on a whim with zero expectations and left talking about how we HAVE to come back the next time we're in Asheville. Honestly, La Rumba may have ruined our ability to casually pick another Mexican restaurant now 10/10. No notes. Go hungry. Order everything.

A bit off our path by it was SO worth it! This place is a…read moreGem, I haven't yet found this quality Mexican in California. I had the Puffy Wrap with chicken and the wife had the Mushroom Crema. Everything was excellent. The sauces were exceptional. Portions were generous such that we took leftovers. But left a little space to split a Flan. Firm but delicious. Would certainly recommend!

3 Amigas!

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Tacos Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

4.4(151 reviews)

7.6 mi

Easily my favorite Mexican restaurant in Asheville! Try the Habanero Burrito ! It's not as spicy…read moreas it sounds but you can ask for their delicious hot sauce if you like it spicy. The chips come with fresh salsa. Nice patio and chill indoor seating.

Looking for reasonably priced delicious Mexican food? This is the place. Tucked back off Patton Ave…read moreyou'll find this gem nestled in an office park. You will receive excellent service from a knowledgeable staff who take great care to get you everything you need. Food comes out hot and fresh. The fish tacos (our favorite) are delicious from first bite to last. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Chips are delicious and their sauces are too. And if you can save room for dessert, you need to get the churros! Yum!!!! Definitely worth the short trip from downtown to Patton.

Outside seating or plenty of inside seating We've been here as a party of 2 or 12 and they can always accommodate.

Fish tacos - it's the sauce! Our absolute favorite!

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Taco Billy

4.5(498 reviews)

6.5 mi

We enjoyed the neighborhood vibe and great food! We each ordered two tacos and chips/salsa to…read moreshare. Everything was delicious. Drinks from the bar were yummy! The whole vibe is fun and easy-going!

Taco Billy was a delicious breakfast/lunch spot to hit. I got two tacos: the Migas and the Support…read moreGroup. The Migas was delicious and filling, plenty of protein and veggies inside. I opted for a corn tortilla, but it quickly fell apart, so I'd recommend a flour tortilla for that one. The Support Group was good too - it was on the sweeter side because of the plantain tortilla, which was unique and fun to try, but I definitely have more a a savory tooth, so I would, again, opt for a flour tortilla in the future. All breakfast tacos come with a salsa, which I chose when I ordered, but they forgot to give it to me, and I didn't realize until I finished my meal so I didn't get to try it. The portions are pretty big - I could have gotten away with eating one taco rather than two since they were so filling and I wasn't too hungry. The service was quick and freshly-made. There were plenty of seats available on a Sunday morning. There is limited parking right in front of the building. They had some coffee, which I opted not to purchase, but good to know if you need a morning pick-me-up. My favorite part about the restaurant was all of the beautiful paintings on the wall with a hidden orange goat painted somewhere into them. I spent some time before I left looking for them in each picture, like Where's Waldo!

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Guacamole on the patio

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Mamacita's Taqueria

4.1(377 reviews)

6.8 mi

There's fast casual and then there's FRESH fast casual. Everything here is made to order which is…read morepossible because the service is ridiculously efficient. The space gets a little intimate when the line gets long because apparently everyone else will likely also have the brilliant idea to come here but, lucky for everyone, the wait moves quickly. The asada salad is easily one of the best I've had: bright, vibrant, fresh flavors with seriously good carne asada. And the portions are appropriately sized for the price, which feels almost rebellious in this economy. But the churros, the churros... they are dropped in the fryer right in front of you then served hot and coated with actual grated cinnamon and sugar. Actual cinnamon. Revolutionary concept! I will absolutely be eating here again. In fact, every time I pass through Asheville, Mamacita is now on the itinerary.

It pains me to make this review as I've LOVED Mamacitas for years - but today, I was very…read moredisappointed by the staff. As a vegetarian, it was alarming to see a staff touch raw fish with their gloves and proceed to touch all the fresh vegetables without a glove change. After letting them know that this happened, the response was only a "oh sorry" and back to regular business. Not only is this unappealing for anyone to see, but an incredibly serious allergy risk that they do not care about and kept putting veggies on folks food. This is the best burrito spot in Asheville, and now, I don't know I can support or recommend them in all good conscientiousness.

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Selection of meat and tofu

La Cabana Mexican Grill

4.3(34 reviews)

2.0 mi

I tried to get a great review but for some reason the app is telling me I was too wordy. OK that…read morehas to be in the restaurant was amazing. Just come and try it and talk to Jess if you're over by the bar, even if you just need water.

I do not recommend This place. Tried it 3 times. Salsa bar…read moreis usually nearly empty and a huge mess with salsa slopped all Over and dried so I know it had been like that for a while and no one even does a wipe down. Restroom dirty. Originally seated at a very dirty table. Asked to be seated at a clean table and we were moved to another dirty table that hadn't been wiped down from Previous customer. Terrible waitress. Told the cashier, as we paid, that our waitress needed to go back to dish washing. Her reply was, "we know". I won't be back.

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Lauren B.

7 years ago

My favorite Mexican place in town, cheap, great food & strong margaritas. I've never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend the taco salad, and the salsa bar which includes pickled jalapeños--amazing. read more

Tim M.

16 years ago

So far this is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Asheville-Arden area. The food is great, the staff is always warm and welcoming. Prices are great. A lot of meals are at or around the $10.00 mark. read more

Mary S.

10 years ago

Excellent food and service. Clean restaurant, friendly staff and fast service. We will be back!

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