Location 4/5 (thanks to road work currently) Atmosphere 5/5…read moreFood 5/5 Service 5/5 Delicious! Our favorite place to stop thanks to the delicious food & friendly faces!

Food was very very good service was alright, got my food then wasn't checked on agin till I was…read moredone and needed a water fill the whole time, nice salsa bar as well.

Excellent house margaritas in a large plastic glass. The salt didn't stick too well to the rim, but…read morethe size made up for that. The starting mashed bean dip is a big hit, and the chips with it nice and fresh. Complimentary seconds on chips and bean dip and salsas! Salsa bar! My friends had fajitas - chorizo and Steak - and liked them. Nice accompanying side dishes with all entrees. I ordered the fish Veracruz, which had too much "glop" on it for me (a creamy sauce, sour cream) and lacked the traditional olives. The tilapia fish was cooked well in it however, and I ate it all. Just not a version of this dish that I would have liked. Service was excellent! And as it was my birthday they served a ball of Fried Ice Cream in a Tortilla Shell and sang. This restaurant has a fun vibe, very lively. Fred parking in large lot on site.

Very impressed with this Mexican food restaurant in NC! My family and I are from TX and we were…read morevisiting family in Sylva. We were craving Mexican food, so we were told to check out Papa's and Beer. We went for lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. I ordered the beef fajitas. Wow! There was so much meat on the plate. I could have shared my meal. The flavor was spot on. Our server was helpful and polite. We asked about salsa and he directed us to the salsa bar. I enjoyed trying all the salsas. We would definitely go back and I would try a margarita next time.

The interior is pretty simple and no-frills, nothing that screams "destination dining." But the…read moremoment the food hits the table, none of that matters. I ordered the hot honey chicken tacos (with grilled chicken), and they absolutely delivered. The flavor balance was spot-on--sweet, savory, and just enough heat to keep things interesting without overpowering the dish. Every bite felt intentional and well-executed. The wait staff were also genuinely friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. This is one of those places where the kitchen is clearly the focus, and it shows. If you care more about what's on your plate than what's on the walls, Fuego is 100% worth a visit. I'll definitely be back.

Stopped by here on our way do to SC. Excellent find because the food was amazing, and priced very…read morereasonably. Ordered the hot honey chicken tacos. Thought that it may not be enough food (since there were only 2) but they were huge and filling. Also I liked that it wasnt overly sweet like at other hot honey spots. The best were the wedges though. Easily the best wedges that I've ever had. They are cooked in tallow and they were so crispy and delicious. Even though all of the food was good, would come back just for the wedges. Service was friendly, and parking is available.

Update: Sadly, they closed permanently a few weeks ago, due to ongoing health issues. They will be…read moremissed. I have a dinner group that eats at various local restaurants on a monthly basis. El Pobre is one that is on our rotation because the food is consistently good, reasonably priced and the service is also good. It can't be easy to wait on a group of 12 to 15 boisterous ladies, but they take it in stride!

Good service. But $59 for 2 carne asadas yea crazy. They didn't hesitate to take the money very…read moreexpensive.

This restaurant is amazing and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. We loved to the area in…read moreJune and have visited several Mexican restaurants in the Waynesville, Maggie Valley, etc area. This has by all means been our favorite and we frequent here a lot. The staff are the nicest people and they welcome you like you are family. The food is amazing and quickly served. The best restaurant all around in Western NC. You will not be disappointed!

I wasn't expecting to find such great Mexican food in North Carolina (we're visiting from New…read moreOrleans), but the food here was delicious. Our server was wonderful and made it a great dining experience for us. Wonderful margaritas and the food had great flavor. Highly recommend!

We ate there on the recommendation of friends. The…read morerestaurant has been remodeled / upgraded from the previous restaurant that had closed at that location. My wife & I had breakfast (served all day). All of our food was epic! The best Eggs Benedict & Belgian Waffles I have had anywhere. The bacon was crispy, yet not overcooked or burned. Our server was friendly & attentive without over doing it. The Ambience was top tier. The restrooms had been remodeled from single Men's Room / Women's Restroom to 3 Unisex single Restrooms located behind a privacy wall which had been added. The outside dining area which had been on a porch had been enclosed & remodeled to an interior decor with heat added. We can't say enough good things about this restaurant. They have done everything right.

Still outstanding service and food! If you like a Ruben this…read moreis the place to come. I had the French dip and while I'd like to start with a crisp baguette , this one already was a little soggy from spillage from the dip. Otherwise it was great!

Cozy eatery on the north end of Waynesville's main drag. Indoor and outdoor seating…read more - Courteous, efficient service. - Our friend's quesadilla looked good and was served with fresh pico. Our other friend's veggie burger looked a bit odd, quite light in color, but he said it wasn't bad. - Boo and I split a large pizza, which was more than enough - half cheese, half pesto with tomatoes. Both sides were tasty and we enjoyed the thin, crispy, cracker-like crust.

We didn't eat but sat at the bar for a few beers. I heard that they do have good pizzas. Decor a…read morebit odd....wooden tables that fit with the mountain location but matched with old fashioned red vinyl booths like a diner. Friendly, nice bartender

One of the best tacos and burritos I've ever had. Will stop in again the next time I'm driving…read morethrough Waynesville.

Amazing food! Will definitely be back. The green verse sauce was killer. We had 2 steak tacos,…read morechicken burrito and a chicken quesadilla - all were excellent!!