I have been visiting Black Mountain for years but haven't tried this interesting restaurant yet. 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. read more

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

The wait staff was not very welcoming. My empanada was very good. My dining partners were disappointed in the crapes , had we looked first on website we would have not ordered them. It did not meet our expectations but the way we were greeted it went down hill quickly. read more

Food was very good. French Onion Soup was the best I've ever had. Ambience was incredible, wonderful day to eat on the back deck. Service was very good and very personable. read more

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Finally made it to this colorful and quaint spot in Black Mountain. Food made with care and the service is great. We will be back. read more

I came with my family and thankfully they had enough space to seat the 7 of us. The space is smaller, but they graciously combined tables together in the back room to accommodate our party. I ordered the La Paysanne crepe, which had eggs, Swiss cheese, turkey bacon, leeks, tomatoes, and cream. It was delicious! The crepe itself had a nice crispy exterior but was soft to the bite. The filling was very complementary, and I think all the ingredients went really well together. I was skeptical of the turkey bacon, but it was actually good. The size of the crepe was also very generous and I was very full afterwards. The dish came with a side salad which was a nice addition. Our service was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating, and the food came out in a fairly prompt fashion, given the size of our group. The space was small and quaint but clean. Overall, I enjoyed this place and would recommend trying their crepes. I can't speak for the tamales or empanadas, but the crepe I had was delicious! read more

La Guinguette - La Paysanne crepe - delicious! - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Picked this quant place for the crepes. Incredible!! Quaint. The French onion soup is worth the stop alone. It's like being in a little French chalet bistro. They had heaters on the enclosed back porch room for us. We got toasty! It started snowing outside which made it even more romantic! The Nutella crepe at the end was perfect. They use traditional French whole grain batter -- I didn't know that was a thing! My chicken crepe could've used a little more flavor -- but I'm not a Parisienne expert. I will 100% return. I didn't like being told they were closed. We did feel rushed. They had JUST closed. But it had started to snow. I'll know if this is a problem when I return. (Note the hours -- they close early.) I also wish my bill was about $5 cheaper. But food really is pricey right now. read more

La Guinguette - Incredible French soup - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

If you are looking for tasty crepes with a nice creme sauce stay away, this may be the new fashion of crepes but they were, frankly, awful

Good food in a pleasant atmosphere. I had the spinach and chicken crepe. It was very good. The chicken was a whole breast, pounded thin. The service was good. I finished up with the mixed berry crepe with dulce de leche. It was very light and refreshing. read more

Sort of an odd experience. The first thing we noticed was that the place was almost empty on a Saturday night at 6:30 pm. Same thing when we were there on an earlier Wednesday. One other couple I think. The person serving us was very nice. My wife's beer glass had a lemon seed stuck to the inside. We ordered two french onion soups, two pork tamales (which comes with a "side salad") and an additional side salad. We thought they might bring out the soups and salad first. No, everything came out at once, very fast -- pork tamales, extra side salad and french onion soup. We asked if we could have the soup first and they suggested they could keep the tamales in a warmer. The french onion soup was so-so, very heavy on what seemed to us to be a low quality of cheese and bread with a little broth. Heavy thyme taste. As several other reviewers have noted the tamales were dry and bland, similar to the crepe we had a week earlier. The tamales came with a tiny bit of sauce and we asked for, and were given, more. The menu says that this comes with a "side salad". No, it comes with a few pieces of lettuce. The environment is very pleasant, casual, friendly, in a rustic little yellow house. read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Relaxed, casual atmosphere. Great for couples and small groups, looking for something a little off the beaten path. read more

Cutest little cafe in Black Mountain with a mix of French & Latin/Mex cuisine. Crepes of all types, savory & sweet. And at 3 types of mimosas at Sunday brunch. I had the eggplant tamale & mushroom empanada both vegan. The sauce that came with it was excellent. My Bellini was tasty. We were a party of 8 & had excellent service. We were out on their cute patio & a thunderstorm popped up & they accommodated us inside. The sausage lentil soup & French onion soup were delish & everyone enjoyed this place. read more

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We had SUCH an enjoyable meal here! Our server Tracey was amazing and so kind. We had tamales, empanadas and some dessert crepes, would definitely recommend crepes. The restaurant was so cute and black mountain in general is super sweet. read more

Loved seeing GF options on the menu! Ambiance - 5* Espresso - 1* Crepes - 4* Service - 2* read more

Delicious crepes and a very nice relaxing garden. They were able to make sweet crepes with the buckwheat crepes so they were gluten free.

Cozy relaxed and yummy! Make a reservation if you want to get faster service. Crepes options galore and delish French onion soup

What a gem! My husband and I enjoyed mushroom crepes (that comes with a perfectly dressed side salad), French onion soup, tamales and crepes Suzette for dessert. Such a special place, with wonderful service in a beautiful setting. read more

Absolutely outstanding! Great atmosphere service is on point and Is the food tantalizes your taste buds. I've tried many of the dishes and none of them and disappoint. Definitely and make sure you get dessert and absolutely perfect way to end the meal and make it extremely memorable. Definitely unassuming and not what I expected when I walked in so glad I found this place.. The chicken tamales or more than I found it and don't even get me started about the egg plant creep, yummy for my tummy! read more

What a perfect brunch!! Stopped in fo4 brunch with my college friends. It took us forever to order because everything sounded so delicious. We each ordered something different. Everything we ordered was so scrumptious. I had the beef stroganoff crepe...amazing! We also ordered dessert crepes which were also so yummy. The waitstaff was kind and very efficient. It was a fantastic meal. A block off the main streets of Black Mountain and set up in a little house. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

La Guinguette - a dining room with a flag hanging on the wall - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Came across this restaurant when searching for unique dinner spots in the Asheville area. It's a very small house turned restaurant and serves crepes, empanadas and tamales. The staff was very sweet as only two ladies were serving people. We were the first ones in the restaurant but it picked up pretty quickly and could tell there were some regulars who came often as they knew the staff. We skipped appetizers and went straight to our entrees. I went with the La Normandie crepe which was filled with caramelized onions, leeks, brie, Swiss and cream. I also had one pork tamale because I can't resist a good tamale. It was delicious and plenty of a helping. My two friends had the empanadas and said they were nice and crispy. The meals were served with a dressed salad that had the best balsamic dressing! We couldn't leave a crepe restaurant without having a dessert crepe. We went with a nutella and seasonal fruit crepe. It was so sweet and the perfect way to end dinner. Overall it was a very cute restaurant with character and the food was satisfying. The dessert crepes were my favorite so even a good dessert stop along the way. read more

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The happy coincidence of marriage between an Italian and a Frenchman, has led, more or less indirectly, to the genesis of this humble little bistro. This is a good restaurant in a nice town which is, sorry to say, better than Boone, and like Asheville was before it was discovered. This is French. We ate genuine French onion soup (wow, was good) followed by crepes, or gullets as was pointed out to me, tomales and the deserts looked fabulous, but we had too much to eat. Next time you're near Asheville, and hungry, head for the short but beautiful drive to Black Mountain, to this little French restaurant. See you there. read more

The best quaint surprise in the area. The menu is small but packs a ton of flavor and something for everyone. The service is impeccable. But the best of all Is their huge accommodation to my dietary restrictions dairy/gluten free. They special made a bowl of French onion soup with crepe chips and vegan cheese. Truly amazing. Make sure to stop in read more

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Amazing little place. We go every year when up on vacation. Easy to get a table in advance and always good service. We typically have a group of 8 which isn't aways easy to book. So many good things on the menu. The tamales are probably their weakest item, or maybe we just aren't big tamale fans. They weren't bad but not as good as other items. Everything else was amazing. The tomato empanadas are so good. But save room, the best part of any meal there are the crepes. We always order 6 or so for our group of 8 and just share. There really are no bad choice. Group favorites include the plain sugar, and the one with rum and caramel. The light ones with fruit and cream are amazing too. The nutella and banana is good but super rich. We will be back for sure. read more

I stopped out of convenience, noting that this place was just before a bend in the road with apparent roadwork and a massive traffic pile-up. They have mostly outdoor seating, which is an advantage in the coronavirus era and allows them to take advantage of the mountain air. The big problem with them was capacity. I had to wait twenty minutes for a table despite no great crowd of people being there, and once I sat down, it was easily an hour to get and eat my lunch. If you're hanging out with friends, these things don't matter, but for those of us with travel on our minds, it wasn't ideal. I noted more than one other party turn away due to the wait, and the people who were sitting there remarked on it as well. They had only one overworked waitress who didn't let me know about what later sounded like some appealing specials. It seems to me like they ought to be hiring. The food that emerged, however, was just what I'd hoped; having researched their vegetarian and vegan friendly Argentinian mix of tamales, empanadas, and crepes. My vegetarian tamales were wrapped in corn husks neatly tied in bows, and the fillings were richly flavored with or without the sauce on the side. For anyone wondering if mushrooms are as satisfying as the dairy option, they were. Since crepes seem to be their thing, I tried a dessert crepe; I was told they were working on whipping up new batter (having turned away previous diners' request for a sweet crepe), but I got mine, and it tasted fresh. When I see the phrase "seasonal fruit" on the menu, I've come to expect disappointment, but theirs in this fall season turned out to be strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, which when combined with dulce de leche made for a dynamic flavor profile. I was very satisfied, and the tab was reasonable. Although I do wish things had moved a bit faster, the food was worth the wait. read more

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Best food and service. Been there 2x and it was great both times. The pork soup was delicious. The crepes are big.

Quaint establishment with made to order crepe dishes, with lots of variety to choose from. The soups are absolutely lovely and delicious. The tamales are super filling and scrumptious. The empanadas are light and flaky with unique and tasty recipes. Expect to take the time to enjoy this dining experience, which will not disappoint. read more

Great place to eat! The French onion soup is worth going by itself. Crepes were delicious. read more

La Guinguette - Pesto crepe with sausage and beef stroganoff crepe. - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Delicious food and great service in a truly quaint and unique atmosphere. The smoked salmon crepe was fantastic!

Food was great, service was super, ambiance (outside) was special. Places like this are not to be missed; however, this one is waiting to be discovered. Recommended! read more

The staff and the food is amazing at this place. I was kind of in a rush when I came in for a to go order. I got their Argentinian empanadas and an espresso. The empanadas are the best ones I have had here in the states since my last trip down In Argentina. Light pastry and the perfect blend of beef, onions, olives and hard boiled egg. Absolute perfection. My espresso was great as well. The service of the employees here was super friendly, helpful and speedy. Try this place if you can. read more

We just love this place! The French onion soup is so good and the empanadas are delicious but we really love the atmosphere and service the most. It's such a hidden gem and we love having it in our town. read more

Adorable little cafe in adorable little Black Mountain! The food we tried -- meat/cheese board, spinach and beef empanadas and chicken and pork tamales -- was all delicious! Service was off, so not a total 5-star experience though. They were incredibly understaffed for a Saturday afternoon. There was just 1 waitress and 1 cook working the entire restaurant. So, while the waitress was super friendly, she was spread too thin, and just couldn't keep up. We had a lot of really long stretches where we wouldn't see her. Lunch took about 2-hours from beginning to end. Luckily, the food was so good, it all but made up for the spotty service. The beef empanadas and pork tamale were my faves! read more

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Of the MANY Sunday Brunch spots over the past few years, this place is the only one we have been back to at least 4 times! I crave their French onion soup ....it is absolutely delicious! The soup paired with a very simple salad is the perfect lunch. It's a small place, but has extensive character with the outdoor & indoor seating options. The staff has always been extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about not only the food but the wine. Many selections for food and wine at this quaint little spot! Can't wait for my next trip to Black Mountain!! read more

Absolutely amazing! Portions are unbelievably great, food is delicious and authentic, definitely the best crepes I've ever seen in the US!

Very very cute place! The food was so fresh and so tasty. This place has a great vibe and refreshing views of the black mountain. I will surely come back here again when I am in this area. read more

La Guinguette - a plate of food on a table - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Limited menu but outstanding buttery French onion soup. Empanadas were tasty too. Very cozy place to eat. Very friendly attentive service. Cute place. read more

Fantastic food in a converted & expanded house, across the street from the Black Mountain Post Office. Wife & I stopped for a early dinner. The Soup du Jour was sausage lentil - very tasty. I then had a Pollo Empanada, and a Carne Empanada. Wife had Pollo, followed by a Tomate Empanada. All were wonderful and filling. I will keep visiting every time I pass their way. read more

Delicious and perfect atmosphere for a date night! I got the French onion soup and a crepe. My partner got tamales. Great portion size and yummy food! We'll definitely be going back! Great service by Tracy too. read more

La Guinguette - Huge bowl of French onion for $7! So good! - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Great place for a unique and romantic meal. French onion soup is next level. Staff is friendly and engaging. Nice spot for a quiet table away from the main drag in Town. read more

La Guinguette - Front of Restaurant - Argentine Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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I stopped at this location before heading back to our Airbnb while on vacation, just to get some empanadas as a snack. I'm glad I made that decision because these are some of the best bites of the trip so far. I would highly recommend the tomate and carne de vaca. So much flavor, the perfect texture for the pastry. As I waited on my to go order, the staff was incredibly friendly and the ambience was so cozy and calming. I eavesdropped on a conversation between a woman and her mother, talking about what the daughter could or couldn't have to eat because of a "special life changing test" she had upcoming. What kind of test would it be where she couldn't enjoy cheese, wine, nor eggplant? Maybe pregnancy viability? Maybe a simple allergy test? Either way, it was a great human experience. read more