The parking lot is small but the venue is fairly big. I walked in for lunch and there was a decent…read morecrowd. Chips and salsa were good. House made chips were enjoyable and the salsa had good flavor. For my entree, I got the chicken chimicanga. I was taken back a bit as the chimicanga came in smothered with a cheese sauce. But the flavors of the sauce were good. The tortilla was nice and crispy and the chicken was cooked really well, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. The guacamole that came on top of the chimicanga was good. My server was very helpful and attentive. I went during lunch but there was still a decent crowd there. It seems like it would be a festive place to be during the evening hours.

Chicken tasted like rotisserie chicken. i could cook better if I went to the back. not great…read moreservice either...

We were so happy to find this fantastic taqueria. This was the first place to eat in Hendersonville…read morethat we really loved. The place has a welcoming and very low-key atmosphere - but the food is top-notch! My companion had the #2 carne asada and I had the #7 chicken mole. Both dishes came with rice and beans and a basket of (4) delicious warm soft corn tortillas (wrapped in fresh towels) that looked and tasted like they were homemade and had been cooked to perfection - just the right proportion of crispy dark bits. At the counter there are add-ons - cilantro, limes, onions, red chilis and green and red salsa. The carne had a beautiful tang and depth of flavor - chunks of tender pork swimming in beautiful green sauce with green chilis and a heady heat that almost caused me to swoon - but there was no burn, just rapturous deliciousness. The mole was also lovely - the two pieces of chicken - breast and drumstick - cooked low and slow so the meat just tumbled off the bone. The mole itself had a beautiful velvety consistency and a craveable complexity of sweet, hot and savory. Wrapping these soulful stews in the accompanying tortillas with rice and beans and condiments made for a truly satisfying lunch after a day of hiking the beautiful trails of Western North Carolina. Thanks so much Taqueria Gonzalez!

The food and the tacos just get better. Love number one which is ribs on spicy salsa and the asada…read moretacos are just the best. A big portion of rice and beans and whichever plate you pick

A great Mexican restaurant in Horse Shoe. The service was great. We sat in the enclosed outdoor…read moreseating. I had a taco and enchilada both were great. The taco bar has some delicious and fiery hot sauce.

I always have to end up somewhere that serves rice. I may have to travel with a rice cooker. This…read moretime, as many times before, I came to a Mexican restaurant. This is a nice place, with lots of people coming in and out, and a nice bar and dining room. The food came to our table quickly, the plates came hot out of the oven. I had a combo tamale/burrito, and my gf had a combo enchilada/burrito. We also ordered some guacamole, some queso, and the salsas were self serve. We enjoyed everything.

The food was so good! The service was great! Our waitress was very good and attentive.read more

One of the few places open on Sunday in this small shopping center, other than the Engles. Cute…read morekind of western style Mexican restaurant with a bar. Sundays special had a margarita cadillac for $9, which is a good deal, but I drink a little bit too much from wedding festivities earlier so passed on the drinks. After looking back on the menu, I now see they gave us the dinner menu when we were eating around 1PM because the item I ordered wasn't even on the lunch menu (the dinner menu has slightly higher prices assuming because they are usually larger portions). I ordered the Barbacoa burrito ($15.99), it was decent, a little bland though. I also wish there were more veggies incorporate. There was a small piece of lettuce covered in sour cream. My friend ordered the tacos al pastor ($15.99) which were nice and had a kick. They also did give chips and queso free of charge. I think it was queso at least, they just dropped it off and didn't tell us what it was but it was good. The servers were nice, but this area definitely has small town vibes because people kept accidentally mistaking me for someone who looks like me. It looked like this shop was pretty popular for the area. Seemed pretty crowded but not too crowded. The server said that the most popular item was the arroz con pollo, which is classic cheese chicken and rice (reminds me of my hometown Mexican spot go to since that's also the most popular item haha) They also have outdoor seating/ a nice separate patio area that gave me tiki bar vibes.

I love their chimichangas and burritos ! Service is great…read moreand reasonably priced. Will definitely go back!

We all ordered the Taco Salads for lunch. I had the grilled chicken. It was grilled to perfection…read more A little char. The marinade made it flavorful! The combo of beans lettuce cheese finished it of perfectly. We were seated quickly, our waiter was fast friendly and efficient. We will be back the next time we're in town!

Went to this place because we had never been and my friends wanted to try somewhere new for their 2…read moreyear anniversary. We order our food and had to wait for at least 20+ minutes before we got our food. There were several sheriffs officers that arrived after we had ordered and the officers got their food before we did!! The server told us they didn't have rice for the chimichangas and that's what was taking so long. As soon our food came we packed it up in to-go boxes, paid our bill(s) and left. My friend ordered NO sour cream and his dish had sour cream on it. The margaritas we ordered tasted funny, like they were watered down. The "ambiance" was okay.... We definiwill NOT be going back here!

I couldn't find this place on Yelp and until I looked up the address and found it. They are…read moreoperating as Zapata now and not Tecate. When I walk in I'm greeted and seated. The server brought out chips and beans. Not chips and salsa which was something I'm not accustomed to. But it was bad. The place is fairly large and the day I was there it was pretty empty. For my entree I went with the California burrito. It comes with chicken, steak, and shrimp, it was no brainer for me to go with this option. When my food came out, the burrito was massive! It comes topped with a sauce and cheese. Just by the sheer amount I was already happy with my choice. The chicken, steak, and shrimp were cooked perfectly! The only thing I would say is the seasoning wasn't as flavorful. Regardless, I was very happy with my choice and would recommend it.

Excellent. I recommend the pork belly tacos (holy moley, the pickled watermelon rind), the lamb…read moregyro, and the mole roasted duck. The Chicken Tikka Masala taco is pretty nice, too. The deep fried chickpeas was something I never knew I needed. Nice location, good atmosphere, colorful chalkboard menu outdoor eating, nice staff. Beer, chips are good, queso dip, what more can you ask for? I think even an elaborate salsa bar would be gilding the lily, it's just that good.

What a cute little hole in the wall for tacos in Hendersonville. It's pretty close to downtown, so…read morewe decided to check this place out. We came right as they were closing. They have picnic tables and seating outdoors which was nice, though might suggest bug spray because the mosquitos were loving my blood. They also had some indoor seating, but cooler summer night, we had to sit outdoors. The tacos were soooo good. My favorite was the pork belly that went surprisingly well with the watermelon rind relish. The shrimp taco was classically deliciously and the lamb gyro was also very tasty. It was so hard to choose which tacos to order because there seemed like so many good flavors and different combinations. I actually wanted to try them all but my stomach couldn't handle it. My friend also ordered the cheerwine slushee and another order the margarita slushee which were good.

Went here looking for Mexican food. Found an authentic place with good steak tacos. They do not…read moreaccept credit cards.

What a cool find! Authentic Mexican food right in Hendo! They only serve a few items and speak very…read morelittle English. Cash only! Inexpensive and a very "worth it" find. Noodles are delicious! Carnitas is very good. Spicy carne asada is super flavorful. Will return for sure.

Amber is the best bartender in the county! She always makes sure everyone is taken care and having…read morethe best experience

Sat at the bar for dinner and had a margarita and a steak quesadilla. The bartender was friendly…read moreand the service fast. The door and drink were pretty good.

Absolutely wonderful best breakfast in years and we travel alot. Unique,charming, and delicious.read more

This morning my family and I decided to get up early and grab a bite at Arabella's in downtown…read moreHendersonville. Usually we come around 10ish and there's a small wait or the place is just really packed (even outdoor seating). But today we stopped around 8:30 and there was only a couple of tables taken up. We were greeted with a smile right away and taken to a table. We were given 2 different menus. One containing the different breakfast and brunch options they offer and the second one with the coffees and alcoholic beverages. Once you look at the menu you see that there is a lot of the basic breakfast options you can find at other restaurants. But what also makes the menu different is that they offer latin breakfast and lunch items like huevos rancheros, huevos con chorizo, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Since it was so early I decided to go with the huevos rancheros since I've never had them here before. I also decided to go with the honey bear latte (iced) with oat milk as my drink for this morning. My latte was really good! It had hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. The oat milk mixed in perfectly making the latte have a nice creamy taste. Once my dish came out I was happy at the presentation of the plate. I ordered my eggs overhard and they came topped with salsa roja, queso fresco, and cilantro. All of this was placed on top of a fried tortilla and given to me with a side of home fries. Over all I did like the dish. I will say the salsa roja threw me off because I expected it to be a little more spicy, however it had a more citrus/lime taste to it. The home fries however were a 10/10 for me, I liked how crispy they were and how I didn't need to add more salt and pepper to them. Overall I really did enjoy my time this morning at Arabella's. Our server was super nice and attentive with us. The atmosphere is calming. Also it's nice to see the people of Hendersonville coming in and supporting this local business. If you're from the area or a tourist definitely check this place out. You wont be dissapointed.