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    Rancho Viejo

    4.1 (179 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RANCHO VIEJO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    CARNITAS Y PICO DE GALLO
    Donald W.

    The best Caritas in North Carolina Tortillas excellent Rice beans excellent California the best server love this restaurant Authentic Mexican food

    Pina rancherito with a side of rice and refried beans
    Brian G.

    All I have to say is get the Pina Rancherita! This is a very unassuming Mexican restaurant by all appearances. It's in a strip mall and the inside of the restaurant looks like a really tired old Mexican restaurant. But once you get food, none of that matters. Good chips and salsa. I thought about getting some queso but I am glad I didn't as the main course was just so much! Let me describe the pina rancherita. It consists of a half of a pineapple hollowed out and filled with the most heavenly mixture of chorizo, chicken, mushrooms, onions, pineapple chunks and cheese. I could eat that combination every day! What a cool concept. I would love to have it again.

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    Tym C.

    With our experience it was quiet with great food, and service that comes with chips, and salsa

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    7 months ago

    Food is awful. Taco meat cold and flavorless. Cheese dip was runny. We were disappointed in the food.

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    8 months ago

    The Food was fresh and hot and delicious. Service was great. We will be going back to enjoy this restaurant again.

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    7 months ago

    Hidden gem in Cherokee! Everything was delicious and our waiter David took great care of us. Will definitely be back!

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    Your typical mexican restauraunt that always gets food out quick and has attentive service. Everything I have ordered is solid.

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    Good food ! Great people !!!! Just a great atmosphere. When your with friends and family .Will be back soon

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    The food was very good, service was quick. Everyone enjoyed their meal, the experience was great!

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    Foragers Canteen

    4.4(328 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    This was not what I was expecting -- in the best way possible. I came here with a friend who had…read morevisited the previous location before they moved, and I can confidently say this experience delivered exactly what I needed. First, let's address the only downside: my burger was slightly overcooked. The server was very kind and attentive, but by the time she came back around to check on us, it felt a little late to send it back. I decided to remove the meat and enjoy the rest of the burger -- and surprisingly, it was still very good. My only hope for next time is that everything comes out cooked exactly as intended. Now for the positives -- because there are plenty. The wait time was excellent. We didn't have to wait for a table, and the food came out in a timely manner. That level of efficiency definitely adds to the overall experience. This restaurant is clearly operating at a high level. The location is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and everything feels well-managed. You can tell there's pride behind what they're doing. We ordered The Goat Burger with Crispy Buttered Taters and started with the Fried Deviled Eggs. The fried deviled eggs were a standout. They had a salty base with a slight kick of heat, and the pickled onions brought in a sweet, tangy balance that elevated the dish. The salty-sweet combination worked beautifully together. A strong appetizer choice. As for The Goat Burger -- aside from being slightly overcooked -- the flavor was impressive. The patty was well seasoned, and the fried goat cheese paired with bacon created a rich, savory profile that complemented the crispy buttered taters perfectly. Everything worked cohesively on the plate. Even after removing the meat, the toppings and structure still delivered strong flavor. The food was absolutely worth the money. I left feeling full and satisfied without feeling overly heavy, which is always a plus. This is a place I will go back to again and again. I would confidently recommend it to others -- great location, good food, good people, and solid service. They also offer wine and beer for those who want to enjoy a drink with their meal. Overall, a very strong experience. I'm looking forward to coming back -- and next time, I'm hoping everything comes out cooked perfectly.

    Came to town for my older daughter's college tour at WCU and looked up foragers on a previous visit…read moreand looked up the reviews so decided to bring the whole family +1 and give it a try. The layout of the restaurant is very homey with the Green velvet love seat by the door in the waiting area. It seems very casual with mostly family's and a few couples at the bar. When we arrived there was a short wait so we walked out to admire the Jackson County Courthouse on the hill across the street. After our brief walk our table was ready. We had my wife, son 2 daughters and the oldest one's boyfriend who goes to WCU. We started with the fried deviled egg and cheesy prosciutto croquettes for an appetizer. Big fan of the tomato jam and croquettes so much that I saved the remaining portion for my Gouda grits. They have a wide variety on the menu so everyone found a meal they would enjoy. My wife got the motherclucker chicken sammich with a salad, my youngest daughter got pasta Alfredo, my son got the Rueben, I ordered the fish tacos with Gouda grits and Karlea and Tristan got a basic burger and fries. Other than being messy, my fish tacos were tasty with the slaw and blueberry composite. My wife liked her chicken sammich even though it was at the edge of her threshold for spicy. Brody enjoyed his Rueben but the seasoned veggies were a bit bland. Forager seems like a Sylva staple that will stay on my shortlist. Cheers!

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    Casa Amigos Bar and Grill - Rice and beans

    Casa Amigos Bar and Grill

    4.3(3 reviews)
    28.0 mi

    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!

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