Best Chips and Salsa in Asheville

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sonora
93/100 (1048 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Mexican
Mexican
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Latin
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El Diablo
Chicken Quesadilla
Chips and Salsa
Tamales
Taco Tuesday
Chips and Queso
Tapas
Pork Belly Tacos
Fish Taco
Pork Tacos
Tacos
Shrimp Taco
House Margarita
Torta
Carne Asada Taco
Burrito
Queso Dip
Jueves 13 Decall Tequila Shots
Guacamole
Queso
Vegan Chorizo Taco and Chicken Taco
Elote
Fish
Shrimp
Cheese Dip
Pork
Street Tacos
Beer
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Southwestern
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
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"We love this place! The music, the atmosphere, the drinks, the food and most of all the staff and owner! You must try this place and the rose..."
Bonni Keith
"Some of the best authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had!!! The staff and cooks are super friendly as well. Super happy we stopped..."
Teresa Oliver
"Great food and service! Everything is always very fresh and the dishes are well thought out. Having grown up in the Sonoran Desert, it's quite a..."
Jamie Wade
"Fantastic food. Great Vibe. Excellent craft beer, tequila, and cocktail selections. I cant say enough good about this..."
Joseph Mccarter
"Score! Relaxed atmosphere while enjoying what translated is “a Mexican kitchen”. Shiny delightful tin ceiling, friendly staff, food that..."
Ron Lancaster
"An absolutely wonderful place to hang out, eat delicious food and have amazing drinks. The staff is super..."
Gregory Prince
"The best food I've eaten in Asheville! I highly..."
Adam Buky
"As someone who's loved Mexican food for my entire life. I've never quite seen it prepared this way and I'll never be able to have it any other way..."
Adam Davis
"Stopped in Asheville for the night while traveling. The food was excellent and the tequila (drink menu) was..."
Angela Jones Bungcayao
"Great food. Great staff. And overall a wonderful place. I'd eat here again and again if I..."
Victoria Elizabeth Vormwald
"Excellent food and service and one of the best margaritas I've ever..."
Kim Gillespie
"I'm so glad this place is here. Excellent food, excellent people, and one of Asheville's best kept..."
Matt Christie
"No other taco could compare in the downtown area. The absolute best and foremost authority versed in the arts of the taco...."
Allen Jay Cain
"A sense of community is evident as soon as you walk through the door. Nearly fifty incredible tequilas available, & as many menu options! From the..."
Cali Skye
"Was 100% awesome, until the manager said that they had jalapeños but they wouldn't grill (1) one for me. Other than that little deal, it was great..."
Clint Cheek
"Came Saturday for an early dinner. Pork belly and shrimp tacos were good as were the tostados. Chips and salsa were really solid. Great service...."
Ryan Lehman
"Arrived around 6:30 on a Friday and it wasn’t too busy! Business picked up shortly after we ordered. Our server was great and attentive. The..."
Molly Mayne
"Food here was amazing! Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I cannot speak highly enough of my steak burrito, super flavorful and the steak was..."
Jacob D
"Highly recommend! We sat at the bar during busy dinner hours and Shelby was a super efficient and friendly bar tender. No long wait times and the..."
B. A.
"I truly love this place! Not only are the portions fair, they’re also interesting and SO TASTY. My husband and I have been coming here since 2019..."
Melanya Zerpa
"I was actually surprised 😮. First of all I got concerned when i noticed there was no Mexicans on the kitchen or any place in the restaurant but..."
Steph Unanue
"We just randomly walked by on a Sunday night and decided to stop in and, boy am I glad we did! The atmosphere is great. Good music, good vibes! And..."
jason Keefer
"My wife and I came were in Asheville from out of town and decided to try this place out due to the good reviews. We were not disappointed. We sat at..."
Aaron Miller
"Perfect place to eat after a long day of hiking and exploring. I loved the potato and avocado tacos! One thing that really disappointed us was the..."
Kitty O'Leary
"Best chips and margaritas! A totally enjoyable experience. It was amazing to see the teamwork with such a small staff pumping it all out. Food was..."
Not A Tourist
"Blown away by food, drinks and service. We sat at the bar so the vibe was great but I could see how sitting at a table might feel more “sterile”..."
Erin Ratliff
"Awesome food. Not your Americanized Mexican. The tamale was the best I ever tasted in a restaurant and like homemade. Margaritas freshly squeezed,..."
Lille Lopez
"Great addition to downtown Asheville. Cool Space. Super friendly service. We had kids that were picky eaters and they accommodated them with..."
Jennifer lynn
"I visited this restaurant for the first time today. The food is amazing! Very fresh and flavorful (I ordered queso sonora & a chicken quesadilla). I..."
April
"We really enjoyed our experience here! The food was wonderful, the drinks were amazing and the service was great! Highly recommended! *Side note: On..."
Cullen Richardson
El Que Pasa
El Que Pasa
87/100 (3300 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Watermelon Margarita
Salad
Chips and Salsa
Enchiladas de Mole
Tapas
Combo Fajitas
Tacos
Carne Azada
Salsa Bar
Patron Silver
Burrito
Fajitas for Two
Tortillas
Sizzling Enchiladas
Fajitas
Chicken California Burrito
Beer
Fajita Burrito Combo
Taco salad
Asheville Burrito
Shrimp Tacos
Churros
Monday Margarita Special
Guacamole
Shrimp
Cheese Dip
Chips and Dip
Sit down
Mexican
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Awesome birthday celebration. Their shrimp taquittos are totally delicious. Then, they served a " fried" ice cream with cool whip. If you have..."
Louann Jewell
"My friends and I had an amazing time at El Que Pasa Mexican restaurant! The salsa bar alone deserves a standing ovation - it’s out of this world..."
Doughlas Setzer
"One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. I do not understand any of the bad reviews. Food and service is simply amazing. Lots of original..."
S. Daniel Rushing, REALTOR
"This was my first time dining here, and I had a wonderful experience. I don't recall the name of my dish, but it came with a sope (added beef) and a..."
William Fritzler
"Long live El Que Pasa ! This place is so good. I’ve been several times now and this time, although the busiest I’ve seen, was arguably the best..."
Jordan Siddons
"Today I came in and sat at a high top , just waiting on my husband. The bartender , Giselle , was so on point . My goodness she and I met 12 years..."
Julie Cheadle
"Nom nom nom. They have long iland ice tea and great..."
CT Blogs
"The food was not the same old Mexican food you get at any other Mexican joint. It was unique and so flavorful. They included what I believe to be a..."
Stephanie Guilfoyle
"Read the reviews and saw some 5 star and some 1 star ratings, so was a bit hesitant at first. The atmosphere and service was truly terrific and all..."
P-H Erwin
"You think all Mexican restaurants are the same. They kind of are. This place always makes me think their food is more "authentic" to what you would..."
Jenny Johnson
Papas & Beer
Papas & Beer
87/100 (5397 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Nachos
Beef
Pollo Loco
Fish
Avocado Tacos
Pork
México City Tacos
salsas
Salad
Carne Asada
Rice and beans
Table Side Guacamole
Chips and Bean Dip
Tapas
Fresh Table-Side Guacamole -
Fish Taco
Avocado Burrito
Tacos
Quesadilla Grande -
Pineapple Fajita
Shrimp Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas Blancas
Cheese Nachos - Lunch
Refried Beans
Beef Burrito
Steak Fajitas
Burrito
Watermelon Margarita
Tortillas
Shrimp
Chips and Salsa
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just ate dinner here -had the grilled steak fajitas. They were very good to excellent -tender grilled marinated steak. The meat was generous -not..."
Steph C
"I would recommend for birthday parties dates any sort of get-togethers there is lots of room a salsa bar. An actual bar where you can sit and wait...."
Noelle B
"Ambiance is campy but fun! Have been there when crowded and lightly attended, boisterous and mellow, air conditioned and muggy.  But the service is..."
Ernest Bode
"Just eat here. Don't read any other reviews, yes the parking lot is packed for a reason. The food is so dang good and cheap you'll wonder where this..."
Kat How
"Don't get turned away by the gaudy yellow paint. Some of the tastiest Mexican food I have ever had. The is a reason this place is crowded. The..."
John F
"Amazing!!!! Authentic and reasonably priced menu. Very good Mexican food with Salsa bar. Food is fresh, flavorful and spiced nicely. Service was..."
Ravi Gera
"Mexican food to die for. Having been on a visit and stayed at the nearby Homewood Suites, this was a close by option for some authentic Mexican food...."
Sarang Thakkar
"This place is soooooo good. Huge portions and good service. They do get busy but they turn the tables around..."
Chuck
"NICE PEOPLE. Our favorite thing about PAPAS is the friendly staff!Feeling WELCOME in a restaurant makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE.Having said..."
N69n23
"Busy place!. We spent the night in Asheville while traveling south. Decided to grab a bite for dinner at this establishment. People were lined up out..."
Bsmart
"Delicious Food!. Our dinners were delicious, and the portions were huge! We had plenty of leftovers for a second meal. The service was fast, and our..."
DLFM
"WONDERFUL! TONS OF GREAT FOOD NEW FAVORITE PLACE TO..."
Sandi
"This is an authentic Mexican restaurant. I should know because I used to go to Mexico every weekend. Plus this is a very inexpensive place for the..."
Johanna
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Dillon
"AMAZING!!. This was by far the best Mexican restaurant I have been too!! The food was excellent... service was superb... price was incredible!! I..."
BumpEmDale
"Bean Dip. We ate at the Asheville location in May and fell in love with the bean dip that they bring to the table with chips. Does anybody have a..."
Kay Elliott
"BEST MEXICAN in TOWN. Seriously every time I visit I HAVE to go..."
R.London
"The bar is the best in town. The bartender there is a cute blonde girl that always knows what we drink, eat... She might as well be our best friend..."
Gracie May
"Food was excellent! Like other reviews the service could use some..."
Rusty
"The Busy Bees and The Impossible To Please. As with all the P&B locations I have been to, my burrito plate here (pork this time) was excellent. I..."
Drexler McStyles
"It's worth trying... I would have to say that the other reviews about poor service were somewhat correct on our visit. The food is good, but the..."
Miso Yummy
"Too much grease. I like their food, but their food does not like..."
Arainey516
"Incredible everytime I go, great food and great concept- best tex mex on the east..."
Phoodie On The Move
"Best fajitas great..."
He
"Place is great. The staff were great and friendly. the food was awesome and the portion sizes just fab!!! will eat here..."
Momma Joe
"Margaritas!!! Cadillac margs are a great deal and dangerously good. 1800 and grand ma can't beat it. Oh food is good too ;) huge..."
Ally Johnson
"A LOT of good food for a good price. I love Mexican and this place was great. Atmosphere was lively and the food was priced very well for how much..."
Jenny Vaughn
"Great...on my rotation. They are now on my rotation when I visit Asheville (almost every week). Great margsLove the bean dip for every..."
Erika Clark
"This place is amazing. I eat Mexican food in nearly every place I go and this is the best California style Mexican restaurant I have ever been to...."
Patrick
"The Best in Aheville. Very good food, great service, fun salsa bar! We have never ordered anything we didn't like at this restaurant. The rice is..."
Gene
"TOTALLY MY FAVORITE. Papa's & Beer is by far the BEST mexican food i have EVER eaten!!!!!! My husband took me to this restaurant for the first time a..."
Amber Q
"LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT and Love the..."
Wil Suttles
"BEST FAJITAS!. They have the most flavorful fajitas I have tasted. The salsa bar is awesome, as well as the homemade guacamole! Get there early, as..."
ESPNGIRL
"Best Mexican in Asheville! They have a salsa bar with several varieties and Serve a bean dip and chips as soon as your seated. Pork carnitas al..."
Prttyhairprcss
"Best bar service at any Mexican restaurant. That queso/bean dip they gave my party while we waited was revelatory- I make it now (or a close..."
Crystal Seth
"Pretty good food, but I think they're a little over rated. Don't get me wrong it's good and I'd recomend it. I just don't think it's that much better..."
Michael
"Prices very reasonable. Needs more english speaking hispanics, other than that ots fun and a great..."
George McKee
"Great food, but somewhat annoying atmosphere. This place has great variety, freshness, prices, and portions... especially when compared to other..."
Shamrockchitlins
"All the good stuff everyone else said.. Yummy and..."
Thepaintedlady
"Potato burrito. This is the only thing I've ordered here. It is a huge burrito full of potatoes. For $5. Genius! Let the salsa bar do the..."
Matt
"Good fast and tasty food. Never disapoints. Good fresh food, fast service. Love Love Love the salsa..."
Mtpeke
"Good food fair price. They have good food at a fair price. They seat you quickly and the food comes out pretty fast. My daughter loves the salsa..."
John M
"Great Place, Food, Service. Having to satisfy my taste buds on a regular basis, we would go to Papas and Beer, twice a week without hesitation...."
Don Haddock
"Shrimp Tacos!!!!!. Love at first bite. My daughter turned me on to this restaurant and I must have turned on 25 people and they turned on 25..."
Sami Bolton
"Fresh Taste. I saw the Ceasar salad was recommended, so I tried that, at a Mexican restaraunt, no less. It was very good. I've grown accostomed to my..."
MountainGirl
"Impressed.. We took a trip to Asheville for the long President's Day weekend and wined and dined for every meal. We had heard great things about..."
Lauren Westfall
"Good, cheap food!. Papas and Beer never disappoints! Love the..."
E.j.
"A little bit of California in Carolina. As a recent transplant to Asheville from the San Diego area, I'm on the prowl for California comfort food...."
Kipper Schauer
"The menu is amazing & the service, friendly & quick(& mean quick - don't let the crowd fool u), We would visit Ashville again just for Papas &..."
Texas Review
"I got the Chilaquiles because of all of the Mexican food I’ve eaten over the years.. IHAVE NEVER SEEN THIS ON A MENU. Which is a shame because the..."
The Fake Foodie
"In case you hesitate to visit because of service issues, please note that service has continued to improve. I believe they are realizing their..."
Kevin Schwartz
"Thank you, Papas and Beer, for locating just North of the mall! Your fresh-faced facade shone like a homing beacon. Right inside the door is a great..."
Carolina Epicurean
"Papas & Beer in Asheville is a gem for Mexican food enthusiasts. The cuisine is exceptional, and the salsa bar adds a flavorful touch to the..."
Lysa Price
"We happened upon this place while we were walking near our hotel and decided to give them a try. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. The..."
Edwin West
"I've been a huge fan of this establishment for many years. The prices are great, the food is fresh, portions are perfect, table side service and..."
Geniune Goncalves
"This spot always hits! The food is great, the prices are reasonable, the service is friendly, and the food usually comes out quickly. The salsa bar..."
kristina
"There's so much to love at this restaurant I'm not sure where to begin. First and foremost, the service was incredible with us waiting longer for our..."
Mark David
"We ate dinner on the patio, enjoying the night. The chips and bean dip were different, but so much better than traditional chips and salsa. The..."
Kent Kolanko
"Good neighborhood Mexican restaurant that has a very chill vibe and great table side guacamole dip. This is a place that you feel like you can relax..."
C. Camara
"Amazing experience! We had chicken fajitas and fresh salmon. The free bean dip was a plus compared to traditional salsa at other..."
Travis Fisher
"I don't eat refried beans at all and was taken aback when they brought them to the table instead of the salsa I typically get at similar..."
Naomi Tingler
"Every time we come here we must stop for their delicious food and salsa bar! We love the variety of salsa flavors. They staff are alway nice and..."
George Lesko
"Super delicious Mexican food in town. Amazing vibes and quick..."
JAY SHAH
"The sizzling enchiladas were so good! We ordered take out and they were well packaged and temperature controlled. The order came with fresh tortilla..."
Sarah Summey
"Always a great experience here. The bean dip that comes with the chips is magical and the salsa bar has a vast array of options. They also have nice..."
Richard Ritter
"If your in town and want a good favorite to scratch that Mexican food itch here’s a good place. Plenty of indoor seating and a covered patio for..."
justin carpenter
"I came here for lunch and was not disappointed! The waitress/bartender was awesome! I asked her to just order me what she thought I would love. I..."
david badtke
"Great place was blown away by how reasonable priced everything was and the portions were quite generous. Had the two cheese enchiladas and chili..."
Judy Liesch
"We made a special day trip to eat here. We were seated quickly and ordered camerones al mojo de ajo and vegetarian burrito. The food came out super..."
D C
"Wow! I had an excellent meal with the help of Ivan as I sat at the bar enjoying a truly authentic Mexican food. This place is a winner and you should..."
John Sanders
"My server was great! She kept our drinks full and checked on us regularly. Food was hot and perfect for what we ordered. Love that I can't finish it..."
Morgan Maldonado
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill
81/100 (1185 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Shrimp Quesadilla Combo
Margarita
To-Go Margaritas
Enchiladas
Cheese Dip
Margherita
Refried Beans
Taco salad
Carnitas Taco
Rice and beans
Steak Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Queso Con Chorizo
Chicken Chimichanga
Pollo Asada
Tacos de Lengua
Carne Asada
Texas Fajitas
Torta de Asada
Ceviche Plate
Southwestern
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food is always delicious with some seasonings and flavors! We drive about 1hr 1/2 to come here! The atmosphere is always in a good energy, and..."
Lele Sf
"Got side of refried beans i forgot to get pictures of to go with chicken wings. Meal with rice normaly whole plate covered in white cheese. I had..."
Asheville Girl
"One year ago, we stopped at Ay Caramba for some Mexican food after finding our wedding venue. We instantly fell in love with their faijitas! In that..."
Elizabeth McDowell
"This was one order, I couldn't eat it all. No wait, great service, relatively low prices, Ice cold amber Dos Equis. Don't miss this..."
Jesse Yelvington
"Never thought I would find food this good in Leicester, much less in a strip mall. Everything was fresh and well prepared, delicious, and reasonably..."
jglenncw
"I do work with a nonprofit organization that helps very sick children and I stopped by this restaurant asking if I could leave one of our cardboard..."
Chris Ulmer
"Be mindful of what the menus says is on the plates. Most places.throw some rice and/or beans down with the entree. I ordered my food and thought I..."
Jennifer Ownbey
"They were extremely short staffed, but our waitress did a great job. It was very busy that day and I didn't see any other waitress taking orders. But..."
Ana Laguna
"My new favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Asheville. Great food, friendly service and super cool atmosphere. Well worth an extra 5 minutes..."
Jim Turpin
"Food is good but no sides come with the entrees and you have to order them separately (at $3+ per side) - I spent twice as much here as I do at other..."
Aunt Jen
"Food was Delicious. Waiter and staff were prompt w seating, taking orders and bringing drinks and food. And if ya really wanted to u could watch the..."
Harley Bailey
"Super reasonably priced. Food was great. Edgar was our server and was super friendly and fast! Will come..."
Rut Daniels
"Ones upon a time Frederico and Martin came to AVL. From El Cahapala's humble beginnings to Fredi and Chris, they are dedicated workoholics to..."
Jd Hacky Hackhousen
"Did I finally find an authentic Mexican Restaurant thatmy husband really enjoys as much as I do? The answer is simple.... ¡So! ¡Los 'Ay Caramba' es..."
Christa Faison
"Great food, service was slow, but it was a busy Friday night, so not surprised. Huge portions, prices reasonable, service friendly, everything clean ..."
M. Michael Hyatt
"I've eaten just about everything on the menu at this location. There are daily drink specials and the menu has a large variety of selections. My..."
Jess Rogers
"Service was a bit spotty but it was busy. Cheese dip was delayed coming to the table and was cold when we got it with the main..."
Heather Whitfield