Pescados is the best Mexican restaurant in Highlands! I've been frequenting Pescados since they…read moreopened and try to make it there every time I come to visit. They have amazing quesadillas and fantastic guacamole and pico. Every ingredient is fresh and you can't beat the simplicity of their menu. I highly recommend Pescados for a quick lunch or dinner and the best seats in the house are on their side patio. They also have great cookies for dessert. I would also recommend getting extra pico to add to their cheese dip, although good flavor it is extremely thick and needs something to cut the density. I will definitely be back in November during the wine tasting festival!

I've been coming here for a long time because the food is always very good, which makes my recent…read moreexperiences all the more disappointing. Over my past several visits this week, the atmosphere has completely changed for the worse. Everyone who works here seems genuinely miserable now, and the warm, welcoming environment it used to have is entirely gone. The overall shift in tone is deeply concerning, but a few specific incidents were particularly upsetting: First, the staff environment feels tense and uncomfortable. Employees who used to chat freely now seem hesitant and nervous to even talk to customers, constantly looking back toward the person at the register as if they are afraid of getting in trouble. Second, I was so disappointed to hear how staff members were speaking about their own team. I overheard the cashier and another employee speaking in another language which I happen to understand having a conversation where they were talking very negatively and making extremely unkind personal remarks about a coworker who was standing right near them. It was heartbreaking and incredibly unprofessional to witness team members being spoken about like that in front of customers. Third, I personally witnessed unacceptable hygiene practices. I watched the person working the register eat food directly out of the service area while wearing her work gloves, and then immediately continue using those same contaminated gloves to operate the register and serve customers. On another visit, an employee was eating chips directly off a serving tray. When my husband asked her to please change her gloves, she acted frustrated and resistant, only changing them after another employee stepped in. It is so disheartening to see a place I used to love turn into such an uncomfortable environment. The food is still good, but the miserable staff dynamic, disrespect between coworkers, and clear disregard for basic food safety make it very hard to enjoy coming here. I truly hope management takes a close look at what is happening and addresses these issues immediately.

Best Mexican food period! Blows the competition away…read more Order the fresh chunky guacamole to start. Your welcome! Chicken fajitas never disappoints Chicken chimichangas were loaded with shredded chicken Excellent drinks. Huge & delicious

We vacation in Cashiers every year and stopped by as a party of 4 to to check this place out. The…read moreatmosphere is nice, indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the pond. Friendly staff greeted us as we walked in. The waiter promptly arrived and brought chips and the house salsa to our table, and most of them were broken and looks like they took from the bottom of the barrel. The salsa bar was a nice addition so you could have various flavors. We ordered a regular and watermelon margaritas and they were not good, no taste of tequila at all. I was surprised at this since other reviews said great drinks. So far two strikes against them. I was starting to regret coming here since there are many good Mexican places in town, but things changed quickly. Our second basket of chips was much better, and once we received our food orders I was very pleased. I ordered Chili Rellenos and they were fantastic, much better than I've had in many other places. My wife ordered the 4 enchiladas platter and it was beautiful, plenty of chicken and fillings, with tasty sauces on each type. It was so big the rice and beans had to come on a separate plate. I normally prefer refried beans over the rice for side dishes, but that rice was very flavorful which was surprising to me since most are bland. My son had the seafood burrito and he said it was very good with a lot of seafood. It filled him up, which is an accomplishment in itself. All the portions were large and prices were very reasonable. Our waiter provided great service. He didn't speak English very well but no points were taken off for that. He knew enough to do his job. Their health scores were also very high, which was why we chose this place over others in the area we normally chose in the past. I would rank this place up there against any of the other local Mexican restaurants and hope they do well. At the time of our visit, the Ingles in Cashiers had coupons on the back of the receipt, so you can save a few bucks on the already very reasonable prices there.

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.

Still 5 stars and would be more if I could rate higher! My new favorite dish is the Pina Vaqueros…read more Must try! The waterfall is always a star on the deck. Service is top notch. The friendliest of people in all of NC!

I came about 3:30 in the afternoon with my dog. It took a while for me to be waited on outside. I…read moreinquired about the dinner plates and what was available was enchiladas mole. Perfect. I didn't order chips and salsa since that is an up charge. Besides, I don't eat very many. They have a choice of black beans or refried. I chose the refried. The enchiladas were very good and the mole sauce a little spicy! I loved it. While the service was spotty, the food was very good. I'll be back here during my trip.

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

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

Very good local favorite recommended by several folks in town. Everything was fresh and made to…read moreorder. Shrimp and grits were soo good. My son had never had chicken fried steak and really enjoyed it.

Had a little confusion when I entered, between diners paying and leaving, to go orders being…read moreprocessed and picked up it took a few minutes to get in. The menu is very large and swell priced, I had the steak fajitas and was unable to finish everything served, the meal was very well prepared and seasoned perfectly. Service was excellent and their timing was spot on.

Just delicious!!! We were on our way up to Bryson City but with a big storm coming thru and it…read morebeing lunch time we decided to stop, and with the good reviews it was a no brainer. And can I just say?? YUM!!! All three of us loved our meals. The chips and salsa were so good that we asked for an extra pint to take with us. My friends ordered the chicken fajitas and the portions were huge and the chicken so good! I ordered a chicken taco salad and the chicken was cooked perfectly and great quality. It was one of those meals where you are full but you can't stop eating! Thank you!

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.

I've seen this restaurant in the Ingles shopping center for so many years and have eaten at 3 other…read morearea Mexican restaurants but not here. I figured it's been here for so long, it's got to be fairly good because it's still here. We walked in for lunch and it was probably 80% Mexican customers, so wouldn't that be a prime indication of good Mexican fare? Chips and salsa was served promptly and they were warm but the salsa was mild. They had a good Lunch menu, average lunch $8.95. We ordered a beef Chili Relleno and Beef Enchilada with rice, and a Burrito with rice. For such a large Mexican clientele, I would have thought the food would have been spicy, but far from it. I would consider it very bland. The ground beef was super fine, like a meat sauce, and I prefer chunky. The meals were priced very affordable, but it needs kicking up a lot.

Stopped in for lunch while on vacation. Food was great. I had a special that had grilled chicken…read moreand shrimp. Hubs had beef fajitas. Both meals were delicious. Service was great. Loved the salsa!!!

I am so glad i accidentally stumbled upon this place on my way to gatlinburg! The margarita i had…read morewas so delicious and strong! The carne asada tacos with the fresh made tortilla were some of the BEST tacos I've in so long! Whenever I'm up here again you best believe i will be swinging by here again !