Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks with Italian and Chinese as Americans' top-three favorite global cuisines, according to the National Restaurant Association. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Asheville?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. El Paraiso Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 1047 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2650
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#29. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Category: Southwestern, Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 360 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1222
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#28. Neo Burrito
- Rating: 3.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 2 Town Square Blvd Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC 28803-5022
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#27. La Carreta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 61 Weaver Blvd - Suite B, Asheville, NC 28804-3412
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#26. Polanco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801-2908
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#25. La Carreta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1916 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2105
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#24. Urban Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 640 Merrimon Ave #203, Asheville, NC 28804-3400
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#23. Ay Caramba Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 503 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-2122
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#22. The Grey Eagle Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3207
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#21. Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 801 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-1167
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#20. Tacos Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $
- Address: 1328 Patton Ave Ste A, Asheville, NC 28806-2662
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#19. Taqueria Munoz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $
- Address: 1438 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-1740
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#18. El Chapala Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 282 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1162
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#17. El Chapala Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 777 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28803-2556
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#16. Chupacabra Latin Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 50 N Merrimon Ave Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28804-1383
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#15. Cantina Louie
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Street Food
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2 Gerber Rd suite #C101, Asheville, NC 28803-1059
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#14. Mamas & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1235 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2108
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#13. Cocula Mexican Restaurant II
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 1297 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1628
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#12. Nachos & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 230 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803-8628
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#11. El Que Pasa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 891 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3660
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#10. Mountain Madre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 Walnut Street, Asheville, NC 28801
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#9. Sonora
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 89 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3316
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#8. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $
- Address: 388 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801-3141
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#7. Zia Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 521 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3538
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#6. Papas & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (753 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 17 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1229
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#5. The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,071 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 Biltmore Plz l0 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, NC 28803-2696
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#4. Papa's & Beer Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (376 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1000 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2249
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#3. Mamacita's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (310 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $
- Address: 77 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3626
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#2. Salsa's Mexican Caribbean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,173 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Caribbean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3302
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#1. Limones
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,672 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3727
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