If you're looking for good tacos, this is the place. My boyfriend and I both ordered a birria and…read moreasada quesa taco, definitely some of the best tacos we've had in a long time. The salsas were also delicious! And on top of all that, it's extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!

Where else can you get an incredible meal for under $10.00 in Asheville? These are the best tacos…read moreI've ever had and I'm from Texas. Fast, friendly service to boot. And be sure to get some freshly made tortillas to go on your way out. One of Asheville's hidden treasures.

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.

I've tried several dishes but my Go To's are the Burritos and Chimichangas. Choices are Chicken,…read moreSteak and Beef but if you come here be sure to ask about all the things you don't see. They do Tamales and have fish dishes but again I stress asking about all things they can make or offer before making up your mind. I came here originally after Hurricane Helene because they were open while the town was not, and I've passed it a zillion times with great curiosity. The food is great especially for natives in the area who only know what's offered locally. I come from El Paso Tx and I can say in comparison to my home town this is good food. Everywhere could be more authentic but this just hits the spot for a decent meal when you don't want to cook and are craving Mexican! I recommend trying them out, make up your own mind but don't settle on just one dish! The prices are roughly $12.50 per item so to feed two expect to pay $26. Most comes with a side of rice but depending on who is cooking will depend on if you get a good portion or a hefty one lol Typical wait time is 15 mins as it's made to order.

Really good Mexican food. Cool little Latin food shop in the same spot. Everyone should support…read morethese folks.

If you ever see this truck around the Asheville/Hendersonville area, go eat there!!…read more It's a great feeling when food leaves you immensely satisfied. And that is exactly how you will leave Latino Heat. Their chicken and carnitas tacos are delicious and their tortas are where it is at! We had the guacamole chicken torta but you could probably try any of them with success. They even have vegetarian options which is super sweet. Definitely going back whenever I can!

Excellent and authentic tacos! They also have really good tortas, tamales and empanadas. There is…read morea wide variety of meat offered from the standard carnitas, chicken, carne asada, and al pastor, to beef tounge (lengua) and longaniza sausage. Very reasonable prices, $8.75 for 3 tacos. The lady that runs the truck is very nice, but expect a bit of a language barrier if you want to stray from the normal offerings on the menu (unless you speak Spanish, of course). I have also had the torta cubana, which was huge and delicious. They are normally parked at the Citi Stop on Sweeten Creek and Rock Hill Road, so if you see it, be sure to give it a try.

Los Nenes is a hidden gem to grab some authentic tacos & some baked goods. It is tucked away in a…read morestrip mall. The tacos were large and Delia. The asada were packed to the gills! Totally worth the money! Go give Los Nenes a try!

Taco review! TL;DR - get the carnitas, only available on weekends. It's hard to spend a better…read more$2.50. When I heard that the creator of the Asheville Taco Map named our local panaderia and Latin market Los Nenes one of his top stops for tacos, I was excited. That plus the fact that they serve carnitas on the weekend and I already stop in regularly to buy their fantastic homemade salsa, and this had to happen ASAP. So after binge-watching Netflix's "Taco Chronicles," we got in line the next possible Saturday behind lots of hungry families ordering steaming catering trayfuls of carnitas and chicharrones by the pound. It all looked great and we definitely over-ordered tacos. We settled on two carnitas, two barbacoa de borrego (lamb v. beef, thank you Google Translate), and one lengua and chicken taco each. The taquero behind the counter was all smiles and kindly let us sample the chicken to make sure the spice-level was OK for our sensitive babe (consider it toddler-approved). Good to know: 1) pay at the grocery register after you order, before you eat in/carryout; 2) don't forget to toss a couple bucks in the empty jug on top of the deli case labeled "propinas gracias"; 3) beans and rice are only available weekdays; 4) watch out for small bone chips in the barbacoa. The meats all seem to be made in house, while, according to the article, Los Nenes sources the tortillas from Georgia (https://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/07/01/ashevilles-10-best-tacos-according-taco-map-creator-luis-martinez/1489531001/). The person behind the counter warms the tortillas to order in a panini press and makes the tacos right in front of you. (Try not to drool on the window glass.). Then get in line to pay the cashier and head up the steps to the refrigerator area to grab your preferred toppings, pickles, lime wedges, and house-made salsa (the green is gluten-free; haven't confirmed about the red, but probably). As a condiment junkie and raw-onion hater, this was the ideal setup for me to customize each bite. My stomach is growling just remembering! The tacos are overstuffed with meat and come encased in two thin, pliable corn tortillas. The meltingly tender, moist carnitas were our favorite, especially topped with some acidic toppings to blast through the rich meat. A little sprinkle of salt and squeeze of fresh lime, and they were totally crave-worthy. The barbacoa were also tasty, if a little less thrilling. Lengua we both found a bit dry and gamey - much better elsewhere. Chicken is breast strips stewed with peppers and onions and a tad bland on its own but a good bite with salsa. And the salsa roja is off the hook with charred pepper bits and a good dose of salt - so addictive. Overall I think there are better taco joints, notably Muñoz and the Los Tacotes truck in front of Root Bar in EAVL. And it's definitely a no-frills experience at Los Nenes - you're eating in a little butcher shop/bakery/grocery market. But Los Nenes is the first taco joint here I've found making traditional confit-ed carnitas. And they are really good! The line of folks hailing from Latin America knows what's up. We will definitely be back for carnitas! And I recommend buying the $1 Styrofoam cups of their homemade salsa anytime you want an upgrade for your chips, stews, or sauces at home. Thank me later :)

Fresh ingredients that you can always count on! Service is great, Armando is always kind and…read morehelpful. They are not the cheapest tacos in town but certainly are the best. Good quality you can taste, everything made fresh daily. Always recommend!

We had a good time at this spot and we really enjoyed the food! But for what it is, a roadside taco…read morestand with outside seating only, we found it to be a bit expensive. Our bill was $33 for two taco plates, which is more than I expected to pay. My wife had the taco plate with asado and I had the plate of tacos de quesabirria. We also had a large Coca-Cola to share! The man attending the stand wasn't super friendly, but he wasn't mean either. I feel like he needs a little more animo to have a roadside taco stand. I would come here again for the food but I will say the prices and service are just so-so. The atmosphere and facility is a bit lacking also which is why I didn't expect restaurant pricing haha if you are ok with those faults the food is pretty authentic!

Went here shortly after we moved up here from Texas. Atmosphere was typical for what you'd expect…read morefor a low-end Mexican place. Service was okay, not standout in a good or bad way. Food was bland, like someone from Ohio or somewhere thought of opening a Mexican restaurant....I'm talking Taco Bell is more Mexican food than this place (and no self-respecting Texan would consider Taco Bell Mexican at all). To be honest, this place was so bland I almost completely forgot about it until the owner tried to pawn it off as the best Mexican restaurant place in Asheville (it's not, not even close). Odds of us returning are about the same as lightning striking the same area twice.

Nice casual Mexican spot on Merriman Ave. Service was excellent - the Highland's Cerveza was a…read moreperfect match to the HUGE burritos and enchiladas on the menu. Too much food, for great price. Happy to have a solid Mexican option on the Northside now - we will be back soon!

Found the food to be delicious served hot fresh, proportions are very good…read more 7.5 of 10; the service staff very friendly going didn't have to ask for extra tea or anything they solve that you needed something and they brought it to you. 9 out of 10; atmosphere ambience very casual, very colorful. 8 out of 10. The restaurant is very modest looking but serves great flavor very warm atmosphere.

The workers were super friendly and service was fast. Prices were great especially considering the…read morearea. They probably have the best rice, beans and nacho cheese out of all the Mexican places I've been to. Also, I enjoyed the decorations and darker ambience a lot! Definitely recommend the green enchiladas if you go!!!