45 Best Mexican Restaurants in Asheville

“Every single interaction we had at Limones was sincere, intentional, and well executed. We were greeted and given a place to wait in the lobby with an herbal seltzer. Our server Jamie was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and gave eloquent, robust descriptions of the food as well as his recommendations we requested. We shared the lardo pizza - you should too. This is cellophane thin pork fat rendered just so to melt into incredible cheese and oven fired crust. I would go back for more this second. Every part of our meal exuded that impeccable attention to detail. A ravioli type pasta with ham cornbread and peas was the perfect Appalachian/Italian pairing. The tiramisu was thick, custardy, eggy in the lightest but creamiest way. The pistachio gelato with pistachio syrup was incredible. My only wish would’ve been to try one more dessert but we did make a 9:30 reservation so you roll the dice. That panna cotta sounded wonderful. I could not imagine anyone being less than thoroughly impressed with Limones. My husband was a chef for 20+ years and felt every aspect of a great meal was part of our meal there. 10/10 Limones.“

“Absolutely phenomenal! Tortilleria Molina has quickly become one of my favorite local spots. I’ve tried both the chicken and steak tacos, as well as the steak and pork burritos — and every single bite has been nothing short of amazing. The flavors are rich and authentic, the meat is always perfectly cooked, and everything tastes incredibly fresh. You can tell they put real heart into their food. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for dinner, this place delivers every time. Highly recommend!“

“Great restaurant, food is amazing! Best tacos I have ever tried.“

“Best mexican food truck in Asheville. We always order 15 minutes before going to get the food and they always have it ready to be pick up. We always get carnitas burritos and couple tacos. They were always good. Authentic Mexican food that are affordable.“

“Mi familia y yo fuimos hoy por primera vez y tuvimos una excelente experiencia.Probamos la orden de quesa birria con arroz y frijoles charros,un burrito,el cheesecake de dulce de leche y unas ricas horchatas.Todo muy delicioso.Nos encanto el servicio al cliente y la amabilidad.Un ambiente muy cálido y familiar“

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

“Service and food is great! One of our favorite places!“

“This restaurant serves very fresh food in a family style atmosphere. Very fun decor. Friendly servers.“

“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.“

“This is the most authentic Mexican restaurant that i’ve been to. If you’re the average American looking to get Mexican food with “chips and dip” prior to ordering, look elsewhere. No chips or salsa was provided. They do not have sweet tea, it is only bottled or can drinks. The tacos were good. The atmosphere was mediocre. I would consider this to be a manly place rather than a family restaurant. While I wasn’t displeased with the food, I most likely will not return, at least not with my family.

Parking: Very small parking lot that is hard to access during high volume traffic.“

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“Ahhhmazing food and service!! Best guac ever!!!“

“One of the few places left that uses quality meats and vegetables ! Also where you will leave with all your body parts and not feel like you've been robbed by their prices. Great family environment with excellent service. Where all us locals go....“

“I’ve been coming to their truck in West Asheville every weekend for at least 5 years. It’s hands down the best Mexican food in town and beats any sit down restaurant. Even simple tacos and quesadillas are amazing. They are an exceptionally kind family and provide great services, always remembering the names of locals. I look forward to my quesadilla and tacos every weekend.“

“One of the better family-owned Mexican restaurants in the region.

My old joke that a good Mexican restaurant has a big TV and a soccer game running stands true here as well.

But what makes this place great is the food. It is more California Mex, which this former Californian misses.

Basic as it is, I almost always get the chicken burrito. Interesting blend of flavors, and just the right amount of sour cream to carry the entire meal.“

“Traveling thru and picked this place randomly. Best Mexican food I've had in a while. It was different and not what we are used to but we both absolutely loved it. The ratings should be higher. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“The food was good and the service was great 😊 😋“

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

“QUESABIRRIA 💯🙌🏼 and Tacos Degollados 👌🏾“

“Super delicious. It takes about 10min for them to prepare your order and it's hot, fresh, and tasty. My order is usually about $13, and it's well worth it. There's plenty of parking and even space for larger vehicles to pull up.“

“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!“

“WOW! Very good food and service. We will be back to try other dishes from their menu.“

“I’m not from the area visiting Ashville from Chicago.I was staying not far from there keep passing the taco cart was curious.I stop had a conversation with the owners they told me their story .They from Guanajuato Mexico and this their tacos.I order 3 tacos to share with my girlfriend2 asada and I birriaThey are small, but mighty in tasteThe birria was amazingIf I ever in the area will get 4 for myself cuz at the end didn’t want to share.“

“delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the most AMAZING tequilas and mezcals I've ever seen in one place! thank you for your hospitality during the snow, we enjoyed ourselves so much!“

“I like eating here. The service is very good and the food is plentiful and delicious. The atmosphere is friendly, and I have yet to wait for a table because there are so many. This restaurant is quiet but with music. There is full service bar that is very nice. A good place to meet a friend for drink where you can talk.“

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

“If you are looking for awesome authentic tacos... LOOK NO FURTHER. This little joint is a perfect pit stop to top off your hunger and enjoy tacos. A micro FAMILY owned taco shop. Support these awesome people by enjoying their amazing food. Wouldn't recommend if you are looking for a traditional Mexican restaurant experience - this is more like a taco stand with a place to sit. A++++++

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!“

“The food was good and the service was great 😊 😋“

“Our server was wonderful, so kind and happy! I enjoyed that this place feels like a mom and pop shop, they have a great patio, and the biggest Agua Fresca I’ve ever had. The food hit the spot, just wish they went a little heavier on the cheese and sauce on some dishes!“

“Trinity is the only person I know by name, but literally every employee here has been super helpful and nice! AMAZING service Trinity! Best location in ASHEVILLE 10000000 stars!“

“We wanted Mexican food tonight and decided to give the Merrimon Avenue location a try. (Take out). The order was ready when I arrived. We are very pleased with the food. The Nacho Supremes were great and the Enchiladas Supreme were excellent. Would recommend that if you want Mexican food, this is the place to go.“

“Best Mexican restaurant in the area! 100% recommend it.“

“Great place to eat. Friendly service and fast !!!“

“We love Taco Boy in Biltmore Square. Niya is a fantastic Waitress that is always great to talk to and knows the in’s and out’s of the menu and drinks. Laura is also the kindest and most approachable manager we’ve had in the area! The food, margs and staff are a few of the reasons we keep coming back“

“I love this place, the people who work in there are really funny and they usually get my order right. Sometimes they don’t call my name when my food is ready or they forget to make my food for a while, but they’re nice about it so I don’t mind.“

“Ricos pasteles y decoración“

“Our dinner was Simply Delicious!“

“I lived very close to this place for years but only went twice. The first experience was about a 2 star as the meat was dry and not tasty and I felt like it was overpriced (circa 2022). Then a month ago I went on a random weekday for happy hour specials and the mini nachos option and a marg redeemed this place. It was exactly what I wanted.“

“Extremely clean. I mean, I as a restaurant employee many years, have worked places that aren't precisely thorough.
Big guy Rick was super chill and explained how they clean the soda And water dispensers every night.
Not every place does this.
Great vibes, tasty food will be back for more.
Kindness goes a long way so extra shout out to Rick and and the employees here“

“delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the most AMAZING tequilas and mezcals I've ever seen in one place! thank you for your hospitality during the snow, we enjoyed ourselves so much!“

“Love this place, I’m there every week!“

“Was visiting Asheville this past weekend and was taken here for lunch. Hands down the best tacos I’ve ever eaten.“

“This place has THE BEST spicy chicken quesadillas anywhere, truly. I am a big eater of chicken, and of quesadillas, and in my years of coming here I've never had a bad one, and almost always get an incredible one. Their prices are fairly high, and I don't know their whole menu, but I could have one every day here and never tire of it. If you enjoy a good spicy chicken quesadilla, you've found a new favorite spot.“