Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar

I can't remember ever writing a restaurant review before, but I feel obligated to warn you.  Our server, Mikayla, was very good, so this review is only regarding the restaurant itself. This place has a nice atmosphere in the dining area, which is why we chose it from the pictures online.  However, the men's bathroom was absolutely disgusting.  I worked in restaurants for years as a young man.  In my experience, the bathroom fixtures and floors have not been properly cleaned or maintained in a very long time.  Weeks if not months.  I'm talking cheap gas station disgusting.  Stomach turning "get me out of here as quickly as possible."  Just pure laziness and negligence.  As I returned to the table our food had been delivered.  I sat down and told my wife that the bathroom is often a reflection of the kitchen.  I kid you not, two minutes later my wife found a huge black hair in her food.  Not on her food, mixed IN her food.  The waitress was quick to replace it, and they did comp the meal.  However, the second plate included flour tortillas when my wife had specifically requested corn tortillas as a GF option.  By this time she had completely lost her appetite and just picked off some of the meat and vegetables.  The black beans and rice had zero flavor.  Half the tortilla chips were overly done. I got a chicken quesadilla.  It was good but not great.  Certainly not a reason to risk another visit.  A horrible end to an otherwise romantic day at the Biltmore. I highly, highly recommend you look elsewhere.

We went in early November as a couple and returned in late November with a third guest. Both times we had great food, drinks and service. Our latest server was Anya who was also training a new staff person. I had a quesadilla both times as it is awesome. Beer, wine and tequila drinks were all fantastic, nice vibe. This restaurant is just 12 minutes from home. Enjoy.

The wait was long but they don't take reservations. There is no seating for waiting. They'll yell at you if you sit on the sofa in the waiting area. NK. lol. The food was mediocre but pricey. No free chips, no free salsa. Drinks and wine average $15-$16. Our server was about the only thing that was friendly or nice and she was new. We left underwhelmed. Back to Nachos and Beer.

The best fish tacos Ive ever had - great service and decor. Highly recommend. I ate here alone after dropping my son off at camp and the menu was healthy and the fish tacos were amazing.

Our server services were horrible. Food didn’t have any flavor, not even close to Mexican food! NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!! The only good thing was that they make the dish look decent but the food is horrible. I got out of this restaurant directly to the pharmacy because I started to get stomachache.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

I ordered a protein bowl and my husband ordered barbacoa tacos. I got chips and house salsa too. My bowl was cold and the chicken was tough. The chips were over cooked with okay salsa for $8.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

The food was Amazing but the service was terrible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips, Salsa Sampler, Empanadas

Went for dinner. The tacos were good. I asked for extra salsa and got the extra large bowl for $8.00 which was a little unexpected.

This place consistently delivers tasty food that works with our family’s dietary restrictions and the wait staff are awesome. Try the brisket tacos!

Food was 10/10, our server Gus was excellent. Great restaurant, should be more than a 4.5 average.

Edit: still love this place, but seriously on a Sunday when there's only 3 people in the entire restaurant, why do we need to sit everyone within 2 feet of each other???? Spread people out, make your guests comfortable... this happens every time. Bringing down my review a star because this happens EVERY TIME. I usually have to ask to sit somewhere else, but most people aren't comfortable doing that

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a complete waste of money. Food was bland, they charge you $4 for a glass bottle of coke so obviously no refills. Also don't tell you that ahead of time. Came with my family of 6 and was charged for a large party. In total we got two kids meals of chicken tenders and another a kids quesdilla. A total of 4 street tacos and two adult meals THE TOTAL WAS $160....... This was such a complete waste of money it's unreal. We paid and didn't complain but I will NEVER return. Go to an actual Mexican restaurant and get some quality real tasty food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Best bean dip I have every had. Best jalapeño bread bites. The Carne Esada was expensive but not too expensive to stop me from trying it out and it was fantastic. Medium rare steak, brussel sprouts, beets, potatoes, some peppers.. all cooked together.. I forget which hot sauce I had because the waitress brought all three for me to try, but one of them just perfectly complimented the food. The heat of the sauces do not set your mouth on fire, they are only spicy in the back of your throat.
I had the margarita flight, it was the only thing I was not impressed with. I expected a much bolder taste, especially from the blackberry marg. I was told one of them will set your mouth on fire, But it did not. Their house margarita is probably one of the best in Asheville, though.
I need to go sometime and try the salsa bar and the burrito bowl/tacos.
I would definitely return, I have already told people about the location.

Parking: Free to park after 6pm and free on Sundays.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, Side Jalapeno-Manchego Hush Puppies

First time at this restaurant in downtown Asheville. The indoor and outdoor dining areas are nice and the service was excellent. The food however was completely unremarkable. Not really bad or good, just kind of there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

I had a..... different kind of carne asada.
The menu's multiple items have things i am allergic to.
It was... a thing, I guess?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Super overrated. Drinks are good, food is pricey for what it is— $20 for a burrito bowl plus and extra $2 to make it a burrito. That is WILD.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4