Amazing experience!! We stopped in after hiking and were sat immediately in the corner booth. Our…read morewaitress was Michel and she was awesome!! We ordered our food and it came out in good timing. The cheese dip is TO DIE FOR!! we got a container to go. The bathroom was clean but small- not handicap accessible.

Love when a place starts off with warm chips and the salsa was good. We got here about 4:30pm on a…read moreWednesday and it quickly filled up. Started off with some chicken flautas which were good and I was happy they used shredded chicken. We both got a specialty margarita as well - 1 pineapple cucumber which had chunks of real pineapple and one gummy bear which was more of a novelty but still had good taste. For mains I got the carne asada, which I regretted as the meat was more like roast beef slices than what I'm used to. The bf loved his dish though and our server was nice and attentive so all-in-all that out weighed my dislike for my meat.

Place was packed with people when we came in, something I wasn't expecting for the off season. Food…read morewas fresh and delicious. It took a little time, but well worth the wait. Since there are a lot of people, it's loud, but you can still easily hear the people at your own table. Really great food and we will definitely be back.

Authentic Mexican food! They offer so many different entrées it is hard to make a choice. They have…read morea full bar and the margaritas were tasty.

Excellent service from Becka at the bar and delicious, authentic food. Pleasant ambiance.read more

Chile Loco is a must stop for me in the Highlands-Cashiers area. It's a local family owned…read moreauthentic Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Cashiers. The restaurant features booth, table, and bar seating. We opted for the bar, which has 6-8 seats (I think some are added as needed). My go to drink is their house sangria. Delicious, fruity, and made to order! The margaritas are incredibly popular and have heard rave reviews from some trusted margaritas aficionados. The thing you must try. And when I tell you must try, please factor in I have thought about this everyday since our last visit 4 months ago. (Not local to NC). TORTILLA SOUP. It is perfection. Simple. The broth is warm and spicy, but not hot spicy. The tortillas are fresh and crispy. How are they crispy in a soup?! Not sure but it's amazing. And topped with some fresh avocado. A nice creamy addition. While I have had (and love) the tamales. Our go to is the carne asada tacos. We like the Mexican style, just tortillas with the meat of your choice topped with onions and cilantro. They are served with a hot sauce and salsa verde. Hit with a fresh squeeze of lime, they're perfect! All in all, a wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant nestled in the mountains. Would definitely add to your list to try!

Tucked just outside Brevard, Los Vaqueros absolutely lives up to the local hype. I kept hearing…read moreabout it from people around town and made sure to stop in before heading out--and I'm glad I did. From the moment you sit down, everything hits. The chips and salsa are fresh and addictive, and the quality carries all the way through the meal. I went with the carne asada, and it was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and easily one of the better plates I've had. On top of that, the portion was huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. The atmosphere stood out too. The decor has a really polished, comfortable feel--not over the top, just done right. If you're anywhere near Brevard, this is a must-stop. It more than delivered on the buzz.

Food was excellent. Came out hot, salsa and chips were awesome, service was not the best. Cute…read moreplace and decorated nice. We got the fajita for two chicken, steak and Shrimp and it was plenty.

This is your typical Mexican restaurant, but with maybe a little higher prices…read more The food was okay, and drink refills are available at the drink station. Outdoor seating was nice and shady, but it is limited. You order at the counter, then find a seat. I had a bowl, as pictured.

We wanted a quick bite, and there aren't many of those options in town. An order...move along and…read morepick your toppings...and get to eating type setup. We each got tacos, along with chips and guac. Decent prices, fast prep, fresh ingredients, and generous servings. Warning: the salsa sauce readily available on the tables is definitely hot! Service was cordial and the place was clean with a good amount of indoor seating.

The food and service was excellent. We had the sizzling hot Fajitas and they were delicious. We…read morelive nearby and just hadn't be there in a longtime and now I feel we being missing out. The meals were definitely quality and plentiful. Had a large cold mug of Modelo to was it all down. The meats were tender and juicy with plenty of sides. Definitely making this place my new favorite.

This place has consistently good Mexican food. When all of the visitors are in town, this place…read moreseems to be too far off of main street for them to walk. So it never seems too crowded. Outdoor seating on the side is great this time of year. Service was great. My only complaint; and this seems to be a theme with all Mexican restaurants; please give me more tortillas with my fajitas! Overall a good Highlands staple.

Food was amazing as always! We tried something new and got the carnitas which were amazing!read more

Food was amazing and giant portions…read more I had the monster chimichanga and I literally could only eat the meat and veggies that came outside the chimichanga before I was full. The actual chimichanga is going to make for some delicious leftovers. The a-la-carte chicken quesadilla was nearly an inch thick. Well worth the $5 price. Only mild complaint: the chips could use more salt and the salsa could use more spice.

Good food and service. Interesting menu with some items you don't find at the average restaurant…read more I stuck with the familiar burrito type of dish with green or red sauce. The other people in my group ordered quesadillas. We were happy with our meals. We were traveling from Gatlinburg to Atlanta and passed through Clayton.

I tried Manrique's after another day hike in the mountains. The salsa had a hint of cilantro and…read morewas fantastic. I ordered the three enchilada dinner- cheese, chorizo, and carnitas. All were excellent and flavorful. The enchiladas had lettuce and avocado slices on top adding to the flavors. Refried beans and rice were standard. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended.

Driving to our hotel and on the way we wanted some take out Mexican food. I called and ordered over…read morethe phone, with lots of questions about sides and spice levels, the customer service was top tier. They were sooo nice and patient with answering all my questions. We ordered: carne asada, steak fajitas, and chicken flautas. CARNE ASADA The thinly sliced steak was lightly marinated and perfectly salted. Very tasty on top of rice, beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and chambray onions. So yummy. STEAK FAJITAS The thinly sliced steak was similar to the carne asada dish, but more flavorful because it was grilled with tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Everything the steak was grilled with comes with it, where everything is just cooked in the same delicious juices making such a hearty and aromatic dish. The fajitas come with rice, beans, fresh tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. CHICKEN FLAUTAS Deliciously deep fried, rolled up tortillas stuffed with shredded, lightly seasoned chicken on top of a bed of lettuce with a side of guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. I could easily eat a dozen of these. Sooo perfectly crunchy and the filling is not only heart but pretty flavorful. Wished we had time to sit down and really enjoy our meal here, but the takeout was so impressive. Will definitely be coming back!

awesome food great service for seated quickly would highly recommend. Chips and queso was greatread more