Excellent first trip to this place. I went to the bar, which had one chair left out of about ten…read moreor so. I shoehorned myself in there and asked the guys on either side of me what they thought. One was a regular, the other also a newbie like me. The newbie said his loaded nachos were very good, but too big. I didn't want a lot. The regular told me I couldn't go wrong with the street tacos. The bartender confirmed. She was awesome, but didn't catch her name. Very nice, knowledgeable and attentive. I was going to order two steak tacos, but the bartender thought I should try the carnitas for one of them. They were both good, but the carnitas was excellent. Should have done both as carnitas! They came with a nice serving of rice and beans that were actually good! It's a big place right on Merrimon and like many restaurants on that street, parking is at a premium. There are like five spots on the side street right next to the building, but if you don't get one of those, you be walking either on the side street behind the building or across Merrimon. I was on the side street about two blocks behind the building at about 5:45pm. It's free parking, but plan accordingly. You may be walking a bit.

On a recent long weekend in Asheville, my husband and I popped in here for our first lunch after…read morebeing recommended by some local locals downtown. We both ordered the chicken Tinga tacos with rice and beans and I thought they were phenomenal, they weren't my husband's favorite, but I would definitely order again. The service was great and the ambience seems like it would be fun on a Friday or Saturday night.

Great service again…read more Solid food. Loved everything we ate. The jalapeño dressing on the salad was delicious without being hot. The spinach enchilada side made me wish I tried the plate. The ranchero sauce was tasty.

Dined here while visiting the downtown area of Asheville. The wait staff were so friendly and fun!…read moreWe enjoyed excellent service, and the salsa bar was a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent and everybody enjoyed what they ordered. The cucumber margaritas were AMAZING!!

Amazing! Service, food, portions all great. Reopens after winter closing. Highly recommend…read more Carlos our server was a perfect server!

Very enjoyable spot, with prompt, friendly service. On a warm evening you can sit outside with your…read moredog. I found to food to be good, flavorful, and attractively presented. I have had a lot of amazing Mexican food in California for decades, so I may be a bit of a tough critic. This place is pretty good Mexican for North Carolina, but I'm still looking for a really dynamite Mexican restaurant in town. No disrespect to the restaurant, as I know that costs have gone up, but the prices seem a bit high for us to want to go there very often. I expect we'll come back and try again, cuz it's a cool spot in a neat part of town, the people are very nice, and I like to support local small business.

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.

Great spot with awesome service. We got seated right away even without a reservation, which was a…read morehuge win. The food was on point! The lobster nachos were loaded, the butternut squash miso soup was super comforting, and the mussel frites were cooked perfectly. The three cheese chili relleno was a calling from the gods. The Maya margarita was a highlight too. Made with mezcal, it had a really nice smoky flavor without being overpowering. Easy, laid-back experience with great food and drinks. Would definitely come back.

We made reservations in advance, and we were about 10 minutes early, but they went ahead and sat us…read moreright away. Our server was really nice and attentive. I had a coconut margarita that was great. My friend had a cucumber margarita that was on special, it was not as great - it just tasted like a pickle. Food was good, but we were still a little hungry after. We also got the churros and they were excellent!

This was our favorite meal in Asheville this week. I was a tad worried going in b/c of some recent…read morereviews, but I'm glad I ignored them! My only negative was that it took too long to get my margarita from the bar! Had it come sooner, i would have gladly ordered another one. Interestingly enough - there is no complimentary chips and salsa - it's complimentary corn elotes. Different concept that I was not aware of going in. At first I was a little disappointed, but then I saw how much food I got for my meal, and I'm glad that I didn't get the chips and salsa b/c I wouldn't have been able to eat my meal! For entrees, I got the Grilled Garlic Steak Toastadas + grilled veggies + salad. My husband got the Puffy Wrap w/ Chicken + yuca + salad. It was so much food! Each of our dishes were delicious and we tried to eat as much as we could. Our server was very attentive and we appreciated it. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

This is an authentic Southern Mexican restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina. The salsa is…read morehomemade, not too spicy, which were fresh and flavorful. The cheese dip was so delicious that I poured it over my burrito. Once seated, we were given complimentary street corn, which was a nice touch. The portion sizes are generous, so come hungry. The waitress was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great spot in Asheville if you're craving authentic Mexican food with excellent service and a warm atmosphere.

Great food, great service, great prices. This reliable and friendly neighborhood spot never let's…read moreyou down.

Looking for reasonably priced delicious Mexican food? This is the place. Tucked back off Patton Ave…read moreyou'll find this gem nestled in an office park. You will receive excellent service from a knowledgeable staff who take great care to get you everything you need. Food comes out hot and fresh. The fish tacos (our favorite) are delicious from first bite to last. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Chips are delicious and their sauces are too. And if you can save room for dessert, you need to get the churros! Yum!!!! Definitely worth the short trip from downtown to Patton.

Unexpectedly phenomenal tacos here. This place could hold its own in the southwest. Some…read moreOf the best tacos I've have east of the Mississippi.

We dined here for breakfast tacos and I was not that impressed. I ordered the Migas taco and my…read morehusband ordered the Mama's Favorite and Billy Joel. We also tried the watermelon and pineapple agua frescas. My taco was difficult to eat and the fried cheese topping made it a tad dry. My husband liked both of his tacos. I'd definitely return to try their lunch/dinner tacos.

This place is delicious. Fresh and authentic. No idea why only 4 stars. Way more deserving.read more

Food was very good... think Moe's or Chipotle with a more variety, serves alcohol and has really…read morecrappy parking. The carne azada tacos and steak quesadilla were both very good. The chips and queso were good, but serving size was small for 8.75. It was a Saturday night so they were pretty crowded. The seating was kind of cafeteria style. I would eat here again.

Service folks were very kind and fast. Food was amazing, we got the fajita quesadilla and some…read morenachos, large portions for an average price. Noted as the best rice we've ever eaten. This hit the spot!

Food and drinks delish. Very busy so waitstaff was running a bit behind. Ate near the bar area and…read moreglad to see there were no loud sports games on. The vibe was party-like.