An offshoot of Mamacita’s, Taco Temple retains the same focus on homemade Mexican eats. The offerings are a bit fancier than you might find at a typical taco joint but not to the point of pretentiousness (they also have breakfast tacos for those who are up early enough). While it occupies a smallish space, Taco Temple does offer a cool vibe, including a vintage Corona machine.
My wife and I opted for a trio of tacos plus guac to go. Our order was ready on-time, and one look at the homemade blue corn tortillas made us anxious to dig in. The tacos were generally tasty and delivered distinct flavors: the loreto (tangerine-pasilla shrimp) was spicy and tangy while the Santa Barbara (ancho-brown sugar rubbed steak) was smoky and slightly sweet. The panela (panela cheese, poblano, black bean, pickled onion) included too much pickled onion and too little cheese, however. The chips, guac, and tomatillo salsa were solid complements to the meal.
Taco Temple may or may not make you a convert, but it’s worth at least one pilgrimage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Taco, Santa Barbara Taco
Jeremy “ButterBean” Kelly
Americana was needing a little more flavor but it was good. Borracha had a spice, which i dont mind but I didn't care for the flavor. Al pastor was good. Santa Barbara was my favorite. Baja was good, should be eaten first to keep fish from getting cold but was still good. Panela was good. The papusa was good but the sauce on top was a bit too spicy if you don't like any spice. The mixed vegetables were really good!
Parking: Difficult to get out of the parking lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Taco, Tacos Al Pastor and Tinga, Santa Barbara Taco, Chicken Taco
John Ksel
Steak tacos 🌮 8/10, chicken tacos were utter trash that poured melted water
Food: 3
Service: 3
Cherry Cherry
Won't even try it for $4 a taco a year ago. Dunno the prices now.
David Siqueiros
Fantastic tacos!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tyrconnell House
Seems like no matter what I order there, it's always cold. Not just lukewarm, but cold. And why did you stop putting chips and salsa in the taco boxes? Sorry but your food just isn't worth it anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kodiak Winesett
Used to be the place to go but the food quality has sharply declined in the past year or so. Food is OK at best, quantity has gone down significantly as well, and not to provide too much info, has completely wrecked my stomach the last three times I've went. Very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kenny Miller
Tacos were amazing! Santa Barbara is the one to get!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Santa Barbara Taco
Quentin Miller
Food is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Tacos
Brandon Lehman
Great food, quick service. If you are going there for lunch, be ready for a full house. Highly recommended if you are in Asheville.
An offshoot of Mamacita’s, Taco Temple retains the same focus on homemade Mexican eats. The offerings are a bit fancier than you might find at a typical taco joint but not to the point of pretentiousness (they also have breakfast tacos for those who are up early enough). While it occupies a smallish space, Taco Temple does offer a cool vibe, including a vintage Corona machine.
My wife and I opted for a trio of tacos plus guac to go. Our order was ready on-time, and one look at the homemade blue corn tortillas made us anxious to dig in. The tacos were generally tasty and delivered distinct flavors: the loreto (tangerine-pasilla shrimp) was spicy and tangy while the Santa Barbara (ancho-brown sugar rubbed steak) was smoky and slightly sweet. The panela (panela cheese, poblano, black bean, pickled onion) included too much pickled onion and too little cheese, however. The chips, guac, and tomatillo salsa were solid complements to the meal.
Taco Temple may or may not make you a convert, but it’s worth at least one pilgrimage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Taco, Santa Barbara Taco
Americana was needing a little more flavor but it was good.
Borracha had a spice, which i dont mind but I didn't care for the flavor.
Al pastor was good.
Santa Barbara was my favorite.
Baja was good, should be eaten first to keep fish from getting cold but was still good.
Panela was good.
The papusa was good but the sauce on top was a bit too spicy if you don't like any spice.
The mixed vegetables were really good!
Parking: Difficult to get out of the parking lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Taco, Tacos Al Pastor and Tinga, Santa Barbara Taco, Chicken Taco
Steak tacos 🌮 8/10, chicken tacos were utter trash that poured melted water
Food: 3
Service: 3
Won't even try it for $4 a taco a year ago. Dunno the prices now.
Fantastic tacos!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Seems like no matter what I order there, it's always cold. Not just lukewarm, but cold. And why did you stop putting chips and salsa in the taco boxes? Sorry but your food just isn't worth it anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Used to be the place to go but the food quality has sharply declined in the past year or so. Food is OK at best, quantity has gone down significantly as well, and not to provide too much info, has completely wrecked my stomach the last three times I've went. Very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tacos were amazing! Santa Barbara is the one to get!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa, Santa Barbara Taco
Food is great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Tacos
Great food, quick service. If you are going there for lunch, be ready for a full house. Highly recommended if you are in Asheville.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santa Barbara Taco
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Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Queso
Taco Temple has the best corn tortillas, the best ensalada, and the nicest staff. Their food is delicious. You won’t be disappointed in any way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Three Tacos Fish Barbacoa with Plantain and Chicken Tinga, Chorizo Queso Dip, Santa Barbara Taco
Love sitting outside at TT.
The tacos are soooo good. Flour tortillas for me last time but corn tortilla were blue!
All the filling choices are delicious. If a fried plantain isn’t in one of your tacos, order them as a side! (even though they aren’t on the menu)
Margaritas are good too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly good and creative tacos! Thanks!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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