27 Best Mexican Restaurants in Asheville

“Bright, fresh salsa, homemade tortillas, and great service. I had the jicama salad, which was huge - next time I will split it with a friend - with finely chopped apples and jicama, and a generous portion of pepitas. I've had their tacos before, and really liked the tortillas. Our waiter was really helpful and friendly.“

“Amazing food, amazing service. Will be sharing with our friends in Indianapolis when we get back home! A must when you visit Asheville.“

“The food and service were fantastic! However, the reason I will return every time I visit Asheville is not actually food related. The owners fed their employees and their families the entire time they were shut down for Covid. The owner’s husband is involved in many global humanitarian projects. While I was reading the Cantina’s historical wall display, the researcher responsible for the wall came and spent about 20 minutes chatting with me about the area’s history. I was moved by life work of the people associated with the restaurant and will return in support of goodness in the world.“

“2nd time here. Best guacamole I’ve ever had (not exaggerating). Delicious margaritas, chips, queso, corn bowl, and the jackfruit carnitas vegetarian burrito was so good!! Oddly enough the only thing I tried that wasn’t delicious were the tacos. Will 100% be back for guac and another jackfruit burrito.“

“Great food with great service! I will be back ALOT!“

“Been dining with Terisa and her family since they opened. The quality of the food is always superb -- especially the many dish and dipping sauces. Service is always very friendly and attentive. Best House Margarita in town! Impressive sports bar. Even the chairs are works of art -- hand painted wood carvings and metal imprints of primitive scenes throughout. We've frequented all the local TexMex venues for 30 years. Orale's Bar & Grill is the stand-out best in Asheville.“

“I love this place!! I'm from New Mexico and have been eating Mexican food all my life, and this place is great. Food is simple, affordable, and delicious! Plus, it's family owned and run, and they are so friendly and accommodating. My daughter decided she is vegetarian and they happily accommodated her, inventing a new Torta (sandwich) on the fly. The dining area is really small, and sometimes you have yo wait for a table, but it's worth it. P.S. the Birria is the best I've ever tasted. Oh, and the tamales next door are to die for.“

“I recently tried Taco Temple and overall, it was a decent experience. We started with chips and guacamole, which was fresh and plentiful, with large chunks of avocado. For our main course, we ordered the barbacoa and mahi tacos. The barbacoa had a delicious stew-like flavor, but the mahi tacos were a bit dry. I also ordered the avocado torta, it was quite good!The meal was good but not outstanding. The prices were average for the market, making it a reasonable choice. However, parking can be challenging, especially when it's busy. I believe there's also a drive-through option, which might be more convenient for some.“

“This is a must have for downtown Asheville. Friends told us about it so we made a point to check it out. It was worth the cost of downtown parking.Tacos, nachos and drinks that were really good.The nachos are huge and you pick your toppings!Going back for the fish tacos ? our friend recommended.The line moves kind of slow because they are making the food right in front of you, but it is worth the wait.Vegetarian options: The vegetarian here options were good.“

“Friendly customer service and good food!!“

“Service, drinks, and food is amazing“

“Eta noche hemos comido en ese lugar, el sazon es muy bueno, la rapidez en el servicio me sorprendio ya que eramos 16 personas y el personal muy amable. Felicitaciones a este restaurante mexicano, ademas las raciones son generosas.“

“The Carnitas (pork) Burrito was full of flavor, the avocado, other fresh ingredients and verde green sauce were all very good. Most of the tortilla was completely burnt, but the parts that weren't tasted so amazing. The onions & peppers were overpowering all the good stuff, but that's just my opinion as Lebowski would say. Service was decent enough, waited at the picnic table area. I'd recommend it, but I didn't have the same 5-star experience as most people have had here. Viva taco trucks!Parking: Large free parking lot“

“Wonderful meal. Great service. Cold beer. What more do I need?“

“Stumbled upon this place while hosting an out of town friend. We were welcomed as soon as we walked in. Very laid back, nice atmosphere. We opted to sit at the bar for drinks & dinner. Tim was very friendly and answered a few questions we had about the menu. I had the Paloma and my friend had the Tequila old fashioned. Probably the best Paloma I've ever had. I tasted the old fashioned too, & it was amazing! Chips & salsa was really good- fresh, thick chips and a nice variety of salsas. Then.. the meals! Flavor, texture, presentation.. it was all amazing and fresh, high quality ingredients. I will spread the word about this place because it's really the best Mexican restaurant we've been to in Asheville.“

“So yummy! Being born and raised in San Diego, California has developed my taste buds to be very particular when it comes to Mexican food. My husband and I are big on street tacos, so naturally that is what we ordered. We tried the Pastor, Asada, Chicken, and Carnitas which were all delicious. I also ordered a side of rice and beans, very good. The salsa bar was fresh and on point. The staff were prompt and polite. We just moved to the area and are soooooo happy to find a place locally to get our fix!“

“Incredible food highly recommend!“

“In the most transparent way I can express: This is the best Mexican food I've ever had in North Carolina.Food: 10/10Service: 10/10And their Jamaica drink ?This is my new goto staple for quality Mexican cuisine and a lowkey hidden gem experience ??????P.s. I got the Combo #5 ?“

“The best in Asheville . Fast Friendly service . Everything I have ordered has been spot on..“

“Great food, large portions and fantastic service“

“Great stop for food and music“

“Best burritos in town and cemitas“

“This place is always amazing! Fresh and hot food.“

“awesome food and great portions at a great price. very friendly and quick staff.“

“I was in the area and I noticed a food truck that looked appetizing. Reviewed their menu and decided on their burrito with chicken. The portion size was very good and I even had an extra hot sauce which I highly recommend! If I may ever in the area again, I'll definitely be stopping!“

“I ordered on Uber so I can’t say anything about service or atmosphere. I am from Asheville of 30 years. Seen this place but never went in, chose it because nothing else was available on the app. I was really impressed. The salsa had a nice garlicky taste, chips were good, and I really loved the taco salad. It tasted very fresh and the chicken was shredded and tasty. I had been disappointed by other taco salads I’ve had previously — ole guacamole and papas and beer, for example— no good. I recommend this place and will take a trip there sometime.“

“This is my second time ordering delivery from you via Door Dash and you guys are fantastic! Whatever you are doing, you do it right! I had my order at my door step in less than 20 mins this evening! Last week I had it in about the same time! Your food is incredible, prices are reasonable and everything is piping hot. Thank you so much!“