Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. 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 compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Asheville. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. 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)
- Price: $
- Address: 61 Weaver Blvd - Suite B, Asheville, NC 28804-3412
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#29. Ay Caramba Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 503 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-2122
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#28. La Carreta

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1916 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2105
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#27. Polanco

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (71 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 N Market St, Asheville, NC 28801-2908
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#26. Ay Caramba Mexican Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (56 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 801 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-1167
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#25. Ole's Guacamoles AVL

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 90 S Tunnel Rd Suite A, Asheville, NC 28805-2219
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#24. The Grey Eagle Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3207
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#23. Taqueria Munoz

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1438 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-1740
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#22. Cantina Louie

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (56 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2 Gerber Rd suite #C101, Asheville, NC 28803-1059
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#21. Tacos Jalisco

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1328 Patton Ave Ste A, Asheville, NC 28806-2662
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#20. Chupacabra Latin Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (80 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 50 N Merrimon Ave Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28804-1383
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#19. El Chapala Mexican

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 777 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28803-2556
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#18. El Chapala Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (152 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 282 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1162
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#17. Cocula Mexican Restaurant II

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (103 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1297 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1628
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#16. Mamas & Beer

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (86 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1235 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-2108
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#15. Nachos & Beer

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (98 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 230 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803-8628
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#14. El Que Pasa

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (144 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 891 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3660
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#13. Mamacitas Taco Temple

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 132 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801-1928
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#12. Mountain Madre

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (209 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801-8102
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#11. Sonora

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 89 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3316
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#10. Papa's & Beer Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (397 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1000 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2249
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#9. Taco Billy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (140 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 201 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4525
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#8. Papas & Beer

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (793 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 17 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1229
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#7. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (112 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 388 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801-3141
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#6. The Cantina Biltmore

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 Biltmore Plz l0 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, NC 28803-2696
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#5. Mamacita's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (323 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 77 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3626
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#4. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,366 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1 Roberts St River Arts District, Asheville, NC 28801-3126
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#3. Salsa's Mexican Caribbean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,234 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3302
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#2. White Duck Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (710 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3604
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#1. Limones

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,737 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3727
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