Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Cantina Louie
- Rating: 4.0/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Gerber Road Ste C101 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 777 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Taqueria Fast
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Weaverville Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 328 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Que Pasa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 891 Patton Ave. Ste East Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Cantina - Historic Biltmore Village
- Rating: 4.0/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 Biltmore Plz Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Papas and Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Papa's & Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Brevard Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Salsa's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (953 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Nachos and Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 Charlotte Hwy Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mamacita's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 77A Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ay Caramba
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 853 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (720 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Los Nenes Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1341 Parkwood Ave. Ste110 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mamas & Beer
- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1235 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. El Querubin
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1 Pack Square Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tamaleria Y Tortilleria Molina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 809 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Ay Caramba Mexican Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 801 Fairview Road Ste 2 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Mamacita's Taco Temple
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 132 Charlotte St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mariscos Seafood Shack
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 503 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 West Walnut St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 388 Riverside Drive Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Sonora
- Rating: 4.5/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 89 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Limones Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (762 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 Eagle St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tacos Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1328 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria Munoz
- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1438 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taco Billy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Orale's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 800 Fairview Road Unit C5 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Taqueria Rosita's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 555 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Andale Way Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 63 Southside Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
