Such a cute and fun taco spot in Asheville! The prices are just right, and there are SO many…read moredifferent tacos to choose from that it was honestly hard to narrow it down. I ordered two different tacos so I could try a little of everything, plus the street corn, while my daughter went with the kids quesadilla and chips and queso. But the winner for me was HANDS DOWN the pork belly taco with watermelon rind! I wasn't sure what to expect from that combination, but it was absolutely delicious and easily my favorite. I'd order it again without even looking at the menu! The whole place has a fun, laid-back vibe with seating in the front and back, plus outdoor seating out back. Good food, good prices, lots of choices, and definitely a place we'd stop at again when we're in Asheville!

Service was great. The guy at the counter was so sweet and felt bad that they were out of limeade…read moreso he gave me some chips and the salsa trio. Got the Bangkok shrimp and chicken tikka Marsala taco and both were fine. I felt like the sauces really carried the flavor of these tacos but it felt like the meat itself had virtually no taste. They weren't my favorite but they weren't bad either. I prefer taco billy by a pretty significant margin but I do like the creativity and mixing of different flavors.

Authentic as they come and I was not prepared for the portion sizes so I went a little overboard…read more That's fine - I took the leftovers home to my family. Giant quesadilla, chips & queso (don't get that, it was so watery. Even they prob looked at me like "you sure about that?") No frills lunch spot full of locals. Anything you get - besides the queso - is pretty fantastic.

Excellent pork tacos, tender with perfect tortillas. The…read morechicken tamales. Perfect spice, it makes me miss home.. Texas, lol.

We enjoyed the neighborhood vibe and great food! We each ordered two tacos and chips/salsa to…read moreshare. Everything was delicious. Drinks from the bar were yummy! The whole vibe is fun and easy-going!

Wow Taco Billy is one of my favorite breakfast spot in West Asheville…read more The quaint spot hits all the markers for perfection. The breakfast tacos are amazing. The Migas is my FAV! So yummy! I prefer to order online. I walk right in and pick up the deliciousness. I would suggest doing this unless you prefer waiting, it seems as if there is always a line. Be sure to check out Taco Billy!

There's fast casual and then there's FRESH fast casual. Everything here is made to order which is…read morepossible because the service is ridiculously efficient. The space gets a little intimate when the line gets long because apparently everyone else will likely also have the brilliant idea to come here but, lucky for everyone, the wait moves quickly. The asada salad is easily one of the best I've had: bright, vibrant, fresh flavors with seriously good carne asada. And the portions are appropriately sized for the price, which feels almost rebellious in this economy. But the churros, the churros... they are dropped in the fryer right in front of you then served hot and coated with actual grated cinnamon and sugar. Actual cinnamon. Revolutionary concept! I will absolutely be eating here again. In fact, every time I pass through Asheville, Mamacita is now on the itinerary.

It pains me to make this review as I've LOVED Mamacitas for years - but today, I was very…read moredisappointed by the staff. As a vegetarian, it was alarming to see a staff touch raw fish with their gloves and proceed to touch all the fresh vegetables without a glove change. After letting them know that this happened, the response was only a "oh sorry" and back to regular business. Not only is this unappealing for anyone to see, but an incredibly serious allergy risk that they do not care about and kept putting veggies on folks food. This is the best burrito spot in Asheville, and now, I don't know I can support or recommend them in all good conscientiousness.

Absolutely phenomenal. This was an outstanding experience. I stopped by for a relatively quick…read morelunch at the bar, and I was impressed by every aspect of the experience. The space is very nicely designed and laid out. Plenty of room in a cozy environment. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, on top of being very effective. I was extremely pleased to find that they even had a few different vegetarian proteins for their various dishes. In terms of the food, I went with a burrito bowl with vegan chorizo. The presentation was fantastic: my photo doesn't do it justice. It was also enormous. Much more food than I could finish, but also delicious. There were so many layers of flavors and textures that really came together in a cohesive dish. The best part is that they offer three different house made salsas, which really leveled up the dish and the experience. I would absolutely recommend checking this place out. The very hip, somewhat low key vibe was comfortable while also feeling high end well designed.

Great spot downtown. I've had the stuffed avocado multiple times. It's delicious. Tonight we also…read moretried the green bean app. Everything was delicious & the service was great too.

Service was successful and ambiance was pleasurable. I got a combo meal with a pastor taco, a…read morechorizo taco, and rice and bean purée. The rice and beans were phenomenal in flavor, especially when eaten together. Both the meats were cooked and seasoned to excellence, and the tortillas were piping hot. Overall, this is how to get a taco lunch.

Everyone seem to be stopping at all of the restaurants in downtown and we wanted to be a little…read morequieter for lunch so we stopped at this restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised. The two guys that were running around like chickens did a really good job at working all the tables that were there. It was pleasant inside and out with a lot of pollinating plants outside. When we sat down, they gave us bean dip and chips, instead of salsa! This is a welcome change. They did have a small salsa bar where you could choose the hotness of the salsa that you wanted. One of them is marked KIDS. Ha ha, that was the mild one that I liked the best! We wound up getting fajitas. It was hot when it came out, chicken and steak were both flavorful and there were several shrimp in there as well. Really liked the place, check it out!

When they are good, they are really good. When they are not the food is inconsistent and the staff…read moreis RUDE. More than once the bean taco had less beans than butter on toast. The attitude when you have a negative comment or question why after 20 minutes you don't have your order the attitude is the customer should just go... Ask why the online order function doesn't include the large nacho chips and guacamole, they stare at you. Why would you want that? Well, I do want that so forget about ordering online.

I swung through here on my way traveling back to Atlanta. This place was fantastic. I ordered the…read morepork belly special, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. Everything was top notch. The corn tortillas are perfect. Cade, who seemed to be a jack of all trades for the restaurant, took my order and was super friendly. He had great recommendations. I sat at the bar where he was working, he was super friendly and conversational. I was eating alone so it was nice to talk with someone. I have already recommended this place to several friends. It's definitely a must try.

Great hole in the wall Mexican spot. Not something I would expect in North Carolina but pleasantly…read moresurprised. The food was delicious and hit the spot for something a bit more hardy. The quesatacos were delicious, the cheese was gooey, and overall delicious. Would definitely recommend. Staff was kind and really quick to get our food out. Quality spot! Definitely coming back.

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!

The Aloha is Excellent…read more We walked into Huli Sues without a reservation and had a phenomenal time at the bar. Christian the bar tender recommended the Mochiko chicken bowl and knew his STUFF about Mai tai's. I was concerned about Hawaiian food, having experienced the island. It tends to be mild and sometimes overly beige. This food was NOT THAT. The Mochiko bowl was a fusion dish I'd order weekly if I lived here. It reminds me of the blended culture of the islands where so many come together. We also had the burger, a solid example of the smash craft BUT the best GD sweet potato fries I've ever had. Believe me. I've had some fries. The Mai tai, while non-traditional was lovely. They do recommend reservations. Highly recommend this place.

Located outside the Grove Arcade, be prepared to put your name on the list and wait. Even on a…read moreSunday when they first opened at 11 a.m., there was already a long line. We would have gotten in line earlier if we had known. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. If it is raining, the outdoor tables can still get wet even with the umbrellas. I got sprinkled on a bit during the light rain until I changed seats. The winner for me was the Hawaiian Combo with Huli Sue's chicken, pork katsu (breaded, fried pork), and three huge sweet chili shrimp, along with rice, Hawaiian macaroni salad, and pickled cabbage. Even my husband perked up with a "Yum!" when I gave him some of the chicken. He ordered the BBQ Sampler with prime beef brisket, pulled pork, and pork ribs, plus cornbread and coleslaw. The brisket was his favorite. The ribs had some of the white knuckle-like cartilage and connective tissue that you had to eat around, which I didn't particularly like. Several different BBQ sauces were brought to the table so you could choose the ones you liked. I would say the Hawaiian Combo was my favorite meal in Asheville--and normally, I don't even order chicken at a restaurant. That chicken was worth ordering.

This was one of those completely last-minute dinner decisions that ended up being one of the BEST…read moremeals we've had in a long time. We were out in Asheville, randomly started craving Mexican food, and decided to give La Rumba a try. I'm SO glad we did because everything was genuinely incredible. The food was absolutely sensational. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, fresh, and just ridiculously good. We kept trying each other's food and basically saying "oh my god" after every bite. Even the chips, salsa, queso, and guac had us hooked before our actual food came out. And the drinks!!! SO good. Dangerous in the best possible way. What really took the experience over the top though, was the service. Everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, and you could tell they cared that we were having a great experience. Great food is one thing, but when the service matches it, that's what makes a restaurant memorable. We went in on a whim with zero expectations and left talking about how we HAVE to come back the next time we're in Asheville. Honestly, La Rumba may have ruined our ability to casually pick another Mexican restaurant now 10/10. No notes. Go hungry. Order everything.

A bit off our path by it was SO worth it! This place is a…read moreGem, I haven't yet found this quality Mexican in California. I had the Puffy Wrap with chicken and the wife had the Mushroom Crema. Everything was excellent. The sauces were exceptional. Portions were generous such that we took leftovers. But left a little space to split a Flan. Firm but delicious. Would certainly recommend!