21 Best Mexican Restaurants near Mills River

“Delicious, authentic Mexican food. The recipes are most likely straight from a grandmother's house. The meat is tasty and flavorful. The tortillas seemed home made and just a wonderful texture and taste. The beans and rice had flavor and did not make me feel bloated at all. I am going back whenever I get a day off during the week.“

“Hubby had the quesabirria, I had the burria taco and a pork tamale. Oh, + the broth! Not gonna say we ate it all, but YUM!! We had our dog with us, so sat at picnic table. So much good food, so much good flavor, so much good hospitality as she helped carry the food to our table. So much good. Go. Your belly will be happy. We'll be going back again, and again...busy road noise, but terrific food.“

“I had breakfast Sunday morning at Abuela's Little Kitchen in Arden on Long Shoals Rd. "Abuela" means grandmother in Spanish and it felt like she was in the kitchen cooking! The food was wonderful and the service was exceptionally good! My server came immediately after I was seated and at all the appropriate intervals. She was pleasant and checked to see if everything was okay after I ate a couple of bites of food. The owner came by to see if I enjoyed my breakfast. All of the booths were full and the restaurant was fairly busy. They are open 7am-3pm and serve breakfast and lunch. There are a lot of choices with a Mexican flare, as well as American traditional items, like bacon eggs, grits, pancakes and French toast. I ordered Abuela's Sweet Combo with scrambled eggs, bacon and home potatoes with a choice of pancakes, French toast or crepes. It was delicious! I also had coffee. The owners have also introduced a new concept called Abuela's Cravings down the road at 200 Julian Lane, with Mexican street food, tacos, tortas, burritos and more. Open 11am-8pm. I can't wait to try it!“

“First night in town and wanted something easy. Everything is made to order. All of it seemed to be authentic Salvdoran and or Mexican. We had nachos, a burrito, and some papoosas . Everything was really good. We sampled several sauces from the sauce bar. I'd go again. One person in our party has spent a lot of time in Central America and she really enjoyed the food. A lot of native spanish speakers were there eating as well. Worth the stop“

“Absolutely love this place! I love the cauliflower tacos, veggie enchiladas and chile relleno. My partner loves the fish, salmon and shrimp tacos, and the breakfast burritos. The family that runs it are very friendly and everything is made fresh to order.“

“Stopped here on our drive thru the area for a quick lunch. The tacos Al pastor were good and my husband enjoyed his steak burrito. Cheese quesadilla was good for the little one. Yummy authentic Mexican food if that’s what you’re craving. 2 tacos were very filling. Only complaint is the outside seating area (picnic tables) had a lot of trash and bottle caps laying around… an easy fix to up the atmosphere.“

“Definitely a Mexican restaurant. The price was great and the service was very good as well. Very friendly and helpful. My food was outstanding. My wife said hers was not great, but good. ? Overall a nice atmosphere and dining experience.“

“The food was amazing, our server not so much. Can’t remember her name but she was an older lady who rolled her eyes at us for asking for more chips and never came back to check on us after she finished bringing out the food. The rest of the staff was super friendly and personable, definitely going back in hopes that someone else waits on us so we can sample more delicious food!“

“The food was good, but the drinks were GREAT! Had the moonshine margarita, and it was FANTASTIC!!!! I'm not typically a moonshine fan, but I figured I'd try something new. It didn't disappoint in the least. My girlfriends all got the spicy margarita or the cucumber margarita, and they enjoyed theirs, but everyone said my moonshine margarita was their favorite!“

“There were 25 ladies for lunch in the private back room. Our food was excellent and we had a very short wait, especially considering the number of people. Our waiter was friendly and absolutely excellent. We look forward to returning again soon.“

“Incredible food! They literally make the tortillas when you order using a giant press and then throw them on the flattop! The meat was super flavorful and tender. Plus my burrito was very well made with an even distribution of meat and beans and cheese, which meant every bite was maximum yum! This burrito rivals ones I've had in Colorado and California. Highly highly recommend!“

“Service is better than 5 stars! Food always excellent! They cater to your wants and needs.I'm sorry you guys have some people coming on here through the years leaving 1's - 3's that are unwarranted. I would say it's some of the competition. Someone even posted with incorrect photos that aren't even of your restaurant!Vegetarian options: They can make vegetable dishes as you want. Good salads as well.Parking: No driveway by itself as the entire front (and side) is open paved to the road. Super easy to enter and exit.Kid-friendliness: Kids meals, high chairs, an assortment of quarter gum and toy machines.“

“This place was an unbelievable surprise! A killer variety of tacos from grilled fish, carnitas, thai peanut chicken, bulgogi beef to steak and cheese. Awesome flavors with everything made fresh on the premises. They are definitely on my radar screen when traveling in this area.“

“My husband and I visited for a quick bite on our way in to Asheville and it was amazing! We tried the chicken quesadilla, carne asada taco, and chorizo tacos and they were some of the best we’ve ever had! The staff is very kind and their little seating area was very clean and decorated with beautiful plants. You can tell a lot of thought went into the space and the food.“

“This is a great place for people that want a good, fast meal. They have different specials each day ($1.99 taco Tuesdays/kids eat free on Wednesdays) and gets you out without breaking the bank. The owner, Julio, is warm and inviting, and wants to make sure his guests are happy. That, along with everything else, makes me want to return.Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Wednesdays. Easy place to bring kids!“

“I hate to say it, because I don't want this place to get saturated with gringos. But this is the most legit taco shop that I've been to in the area. bomb mexican food. Probably not for the White Duck crowd. No trendy BS, just old school cocineras turning out the OG comida. thank you taqueria Gonzales.“

“My husband and I eat here at least once a week! The employees are the best, and they always make sure you are happy with your meal. If love the special fajita salad, the chipotle burrito wrap, and of pollo loco! They are quick, and you do not leave hungry! Highly recommend!“

“My all time favorite restaurant. I have been coming here for over a decade! They are family owned with the kindest staff and have excellent service. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu; everything is absolutely delicious and there are many options! Fair prices, quick & easy, great staff, family friendly, convenient location.. can't get any better!“

“I come here regularly with my church the food the service the atmosphere is really great I loved every thing on the menu I ordered if you never been here before I suggest you check it out best place for Mexican food please stop in and dine I promise you'll love “

“We are traveling across NC and wanted some lunch. Randomly found this on Google and gave it a try... Holy moly!!!! Outstanding!!! Great, fresh, legit street tacos! The chorizo was just perfect. As was the pollo, asada and al pastor. The red side sauce was brilliant. If you are hungry stop here and get your taco fix. It will not disappoint and now I know why it has such high reviews. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT FOOD! I live in Southern California, about 2 hours from Mexico... I'm pretty familiar with amazing Mexican food!And @Joe K who gave one star, complained about no bathroom, limited parking, no seating? ITS A TACO TRUCK... And one of the best I've ever eaten at. Unreal... LOL And the meat was not even close to double grilled... Go back to Taco Bell where they have all the seating you want, tons of parking, lots of toilets... and tacos made with 49% meat that taste like cardboard. Sounds like the place for you!“

“We visit this flea market three times a year. (whenever we are here from Florida). What I enjoy most is the garage sale section. It's a great place to find that bargain thing that you need for the house, car, boat, whatever. Parking can be a challenge but just go around back if the front is full. Besides, it's free. I have to pay a buck to park in Florida.“