4 Best Mexican Restaurants near Banner Elk

“highly recommended, with praise for its fresh ingredients, excellent service, and flavorful dishes like tacos and fajita taco salads; many consider it a top choice in the area.“

“MUST READ!!!

Ok, we have a vacation house in the area and decided to give Valle De Bravo Mexican Grill a try. I didn’t read the reviews before we came in but as we sat at the table I gave them a quick look. 3.8 from Google and I was like, we’re here so let’s do this.

Things to know:
1) They will bring you unlimited Tortilla chips. But, they have a salsa bar which means you have to get your own salsa. No big deal, like some reviews made it out to be.

2) If you order tacos, same goes as the chips, there is taco bar with all the fixings that you have to get up and get yourself. Again, no big deal like some reviews made it out to be.

3) Food was delicious and we would definitely come back again.

4) Service was blunt and to the point. I think we had the manager as our server. He was not rude or unprofessional, he was just straight to the point. “What do you want” and we he gave us the bill, all he said was “here ya go” and walked away. I saw other servers engaging in conversation and being very polite.

All and all you won’t be disappointed, just be prepared not to be pampered or treated like a princess if the manager serves you.. lol

I got the combo #23 and the wife special #7, very good and large portions..“

“Have I really never reviewed this restaurant before? Shame on me! It's definitely the go-to for a great meal in Newland.
The food here is always delicious. I even try new things because I know it's going to be good. All of the staff from top to bottom are always sweet and helpful. Service is always quick. Don't get me started on the salsa bar. So many flavors from cool and creamy to hot and delicious. Portions are very generous.
My favorite dishes here are the pollo loco and grilled salmon salad. And did I mention their fabulous salsa bar?!“

“We lost El Ranchero in the flood this past September.... Los Arcoiris is the next very best thing. The food is amazing, exactly the same as El Ranchero was. The service is exceptional. The same wait staff from El Ranchero is now at Los Arcoiris. We love them. The chimichangas are the best I've ever had.“