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!

Ordering was simple, at the counter and they deliver food to your table. The food was very fresh…read moreand flavorful. We ordered two bowl- a hummus bowl and a rice bowl, both with chicken shawarma. I felt like the bowls could have been filled just a tad more. Seating available both inside and out. Music played inside (a bit loud for me personally). The desserts looked good, but I didn't try this time. Overall the food and service were great.

Good food, very good cleanliness rating and posted. Nice people. Decent portions unlike taco…read moretruck up from The Meadows on the other side of the street with less food and cost more. Been going there for several years. Also popular with the Mexican clientele that travel to get food from there.

Whoa. Sometimes you…read morejust happen to find a hidden gem that has yet to be reviewed, and Tacos La Korita is just that sort of spot. I had heard of it from Doc Brown, of Doc Brown's BBQ food truck fame. He spent much time describing just how amazing this little taco truck in front of the Dollar General super market was. After working a wedding, I just happened to drive by the place and decided to stop in. There's a hand written menu outside of the little trailer, a couple of chairs, and an umbrella to keep you shaded while you order and eat. I decided on 3 tacos, al pastor, carne asada, and lengua (sup, I like tongue). At $2 a pop the price is right! They had a couple of other items as well, including a spiced pork in flour tortilla and something that sounded a lot like a mexican huarache, but was different and called a tlacoyo.... which I'm not even going to try to pronounce. My order was taken by what I assume was the mother of the family that operates this lovely little spot. My tacos were up super quickly. I can't say for certain... but I think that the tortillas are hand made. Either there, or somewhere close by. They were ultra fresh, and had that slightly imperfect edge. The tacos were served with roasted onion, grilled napoles, and their red and green hot sauces, which both packed a spicy punch. The carne asada was pretty good. Not the explosion of awesome I was hoping for... I was anxious. I wanted this place to kick ass. Looking at my other two tacos I was hesitant to try them. What if they weren't as good as I was hoping for? I bit into the lengua taco and my fears subsided. This is fucking great I thought to myself. Thank goodness. I consumed it with voracious zeal. The Al Pastor was next and the best of the three. The PERFECT balance of spices, carmelization, and just a hint of pineapple. Wow. For 6 bucks this might be the best deal in town. The hours are a bit whacky, I was told they're open Thursday - Sunday from 6 til 11. I'm going to make it a point to be a regular here.

The food is very flavorful and tasty!! The service is very friendly!!…read moreTheir Empanadas are phenomenal!! The guava cream cheese pastry is phenomenal!! The Arroz Con Pollo is way too salty!! I'm not able to eat much of it!! Their food would taste so much better if they tamed their salt!!

This Cuban food truck will satisfy any Latin craving you have. Don't skip on the spicy orange sauce…read morethey have on the counter! I went for the weekly special of stewed beef with rice and beans. I will always love stopping by the Hi-wire brewery for their resident food truck, Guajiro. Friendly staff and quick service too!

What an amazing place. We were on the hunt for baby back ribs and came across Bear"s smokehouse…read more You ordered inside. They have several areas to sit and eat. We chose the outside patio area. First we ordered a rack of baby backs for $40 with two sides. Ribs cooked to perfection. Broccoli salad the best I've ever had. Sweet potato mash also super flavorful. Lastly, we ordered six smoked wings with sweet chili sauce. Wings were delicious, sauce could use a little more sweetness, more on the spicy side. Great place to hang out, huge bar area, several fire pits and great food.

I found this stop a little disappointing. It started with circling the area looking for parking. It…read moretook a while before we finally found a spot. The restaurant had indoor seating, along with a large outdoor area with plenty of tables. We headed inside, got into a relatively short line, and tried to figure out the ordering process, which was a little confusing at first. We eventually figured it out. One thing on the menu caught my attention: "Moink balls," which were described as bacon-wrapped meatballs. When I asked the server what kind of meat was in them, he told me they were out of Moink balls. I said okay, but asked if he could still tell me what kind of meat was in the meatball. He seemed very annoyed by the question, said "meat," when I pressed him, he said that he didn't know. We ended up ordering pulled pork, ribs, roasted corn, and mac and cheese. The food itself was good, and I especially liked the corn. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite get past the way that server responded to what seemed like a simple and reasonable question.

Smash Box Mobile was at Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp which we are it. Hot day, lot of hungry (and…read moredrunk) people looking for some sustenance. Perused all the food trucks and landed on Smash. Glad I did. They were serving 'The Box'. I ordered mine with pulled pork, my wife ordered one with chicken. Your choice of grilled protein is placed atop a bed of gallo pinto (Nicaraguan rice and beans), then drizzled with our housemade jalapeno crema + chimichurri sauces, and finished with cotija cheese. Served with a side of our cilantro-lime slaw and sweet fried plantains. This really was a big plate of good, and really hit the spot. Huge amount of pulled pork. Loved the flavors. Hope to see Smash at a brewery near me soon.

I highly recommend Smash Events.I hired Smash Events for the Rehearsal Dinner & centerpieces for…read morethe dinner! I live in Florida so everything was done over the phone and by email... I went w/ a Latin theme and had ropa vieja, moros, maduros, chicken, yucca balls & mini empanadas... and for dessert we had flan & tres leches. The food was amazing, their presentation was gorgeous and the centerpieces were beautiful! I put my trust in Ashley and her team and have zero complaints!

Best taco truck that reminds me of California. I been searching for something close to authentic…read moreMexican food and I finally found the spot. Please note: It is CASH ONLY. This place had several choices along with several meats to choose from. Soft Tacos to Gorditas you are bound to find something. I choose the tacos Al Pastor, Chicken and Carne Asada. All the meats were fresh and hot with tortillas tasting handmade. Topped with the typical onion and cilantro. They give you salsa on the side. The Gorditas is what got me excited! I love that they use a handmade mass dough to make these. The meat of choice was Carne Asada. They were out of Lengua. I will go back again and again for this. It was my absolute favorite. They have Jaritos to drink. And they have a little market on the side behind all the plants and flowers. You can find the handmade tortillas here along with other goodies for your Mexican dishes. Give it a try!!

This unassuming food truck is the best Mexican I've had in the area! I got 3 pastor / marinated…read morepork tacos for lunch today. They come with double wrapped corn tortillas and cooked onions on the side. You get a choice of their homemade medium or hot sauces. There are tables outside and an indoor eating area shared with the nursery next door. *Pro tip: they are listed in google maps as "taco bus".

Took the family to enjoy lunch. We chose The Smokin' Onion because of their vegan/vegetarian…read moreoptions. There were five of us so we took our time choosing which items to eat. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Two of us enjoyed the chicken and waffles; two had the French toast and the last enjoyed the chimichanga. Everything was delicious. We enjoyed the meal and would recommend it to everyone.

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!

I got the fried chicken salad and it was very fresh with lots of an assortment of vegetables and…read morecranberries with homemade croutons! Oh... don't let me forget their homemade ranch dressing is like no other ranch dressing you've ever had!! I would highly recommend giving them a try, you definitely won't be disappointed with anything on the menu!!

Great food, great service from great people…read more Finally got a chance to try this food truck on 151, on the way up to the BRP, close to Boone's Corner. Wasn't sure if I would like the crunch-wrap or not, but they told me it was great so I gave it a go and wow, they weren't lying, it was luscious. SSF is a great place to refuel after hiking along the parkway. I'll be back

If you are looking for some really amazing Cajun delights that are kicked up a couple notches, you…read morereally need to try Gyush's food truck. I really wanted to try the gumbo but today they had the smoked oyster cassoulet - this is like a think stew and layered with flavor. The fried shrimp po boy is made with fresh shrimp using New Orleans bread and the deviled eggs on a fresh salad was perfect. Really can't wait to hit their next stop and try some of their other items.

Great shrimp poboy. Cant remember the last time I had one this delicious. thank you for the great…read moreexperience and we look forward to seeing you again Panda!

This was a good stop as we were passing through. Such a nice option from fast food. They have a…read morewide variety of food options. We went with the club sandwich with fries and the lasagna with a Caesar salad. Both were delicious. Portions are very good. Neither of us could finish the meals! The waitress was great and the ambiance is very nice. My only negative would be the prices. Some are fine, but most are a bit high. Even the sides. But, it was worth it!

We visited Stone Ridge Tavern on a Sunday for lunch. We got there for the early seating - by the…read moretime we left, people were waiting to be seated... this place is popular! Though we came at lunch time, we were provided with the dinner menu (so I guess it's all-day dinner on weekends). I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes as a starter, which is served with feta cheese and a balsamic reduction. The tomatoes were thickly cut and ate a bit clunky. Because of their size, I think there was some steaming action going on, as the tomatoes were soggy on the inside. I always enjoy a balsamic reduction, and liked the flavor on the dish overall. They were heavy-handed with the feta. This was the first time that I had fried green tomatoes served with feta - I'm used to a fresher topping such as a corn salsa. Regardless, the batter on the fried green tomatoes was delicious - I have high confidence that any of their battered dishes would be equally satisfying! I opted to order the bruschetta flatbread as my entree. It was loaded with toppings - tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, grilled chicken, and more of that tasty balsamic reduction. It's typically served as a starter, so this is another dish that's great for sharing. My sister ordered the homemade southwestern chicken soup. This is definitely a southern-style soup - think cream-based... almost dip/queso-like. It was also served with tortilla chips as a garnish. She also ordered a side of the rice pilaf which was a generous serving size for a side - we thought it would be a small bowl size, but it was a whole plateful. However, it was way too salty. One of their signatures is their Gyro Pita Sandwich, which comes with a side of fries. We were able to swap the plain French fries for their sweet potato fries, which are always a hit. The menu describes this dish as the real deal and hey- no complaints! The gyro was tender and flavorful and comes with tzatziki. This is a solid dish. Service was friendly but not super present. We would have to flag our waitress down for drink refills and weren't really checked on once the food came out. It's a pretty casual but also busy place, so I'm not expecting to be waited on hand and foot, but they could bump up the attentiveness a hair. Food and ambiance were good overall... nothing amazing, but it's a safe bet. Stone Ridge Tavern has a good variety of dishes offered on the menu. I recommend this place for large groups - there's something for everyone - and I was pleased with portion sizes.