Mexican Restaurant Favorites in Asheville, NC

Loving Mexican food is something that many people have in common. The fact that we Mexican food lovers have certain restaurants we favor over others is also something we share in common. Therefore, this is why I have compiled a list of my five favorite local Mexican restaurants here in Asheville, North Carolina that have great food, and even though some places may be more expensive than others, all are certainly worth it. These five restaurants are listed in no particular order, as I love them all equally.

La Paz Mexican Restaurant: La Paz translates to "the peace" in English. This restrauant is located in Downtown Asheville. They also have locations in other southeastern states, so if you want to look for one near you, check out: www.lapaz.com. La Paz has been an Asheville favorite for many years. They serve a wide variety of dishes, including my personal favorites, tortilla soup and chicken and spinach chimichangas. Their menu will always leave you yearning for more.

El Chapala: This restaurant is located on Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville. The best thing about this place, besides the food of course, is the lunch buffet. The lunch buffet is available from 11am-2pm Monday through Friday, for $5.75 plus tax and beverage. I always go for this because the queso dip, that sells for $3/bowl is on the buffet along with all the things I need to make a variety of their lunch dishes that sell starting at $5.50 each. You can make burritos, fajitas, tacos, salads, and more with what is on the bar, plus they provide chimichangas and enchiladas, too.

Guadalajara: Located on Tunnel Road near the Asheville Mall, this restaurant has incredible deals on equally incredible food. I do not go there as often as I used to be because it's not as close to my house as the others, and plus I craved a lot of it when I was pregnant.

Taqueria Rincon Latino: I believe this is perhaps the most authentic food you will find here. It's a small restaurant that you do not see advertising for, as they primarily focus on catering to the local Hispanic population as compared to the Americans. They even have free delivery, but I always pick it up because it is so close to my house. They have a small menu, but the food is very filing. For instance, a $5 burrito weighs at least a pound if not more, and comes with beans, rice, cheese, avocado, onion, jalapeño, lettuce, tomato, and the meat of your choice. I can make two meals out of it myself, and they have incredible homemade sauces they serve with them, too.

Tequila's Mexican Restaurant: This restaurant is also close to my house, but I don't visit it often because the price is a bit higher than the others. It is located not too far from El Chapla, also on Smokey Park Highway. They have a wide variety of food options, and some interesting appetizers. My favorite is the chili quesadilla. The money you pay is certainly worth the food, though.

While visiting my not so little city, check out any or all of these restaurants and I promise you will not be disappointed.