Not exactly my kind of place but fine for an inexpensive option for Mexican food. very basic and proletariat decor and vibe with lots of local clientele. My husband liked it. Totally his kind of place as he calls the spots I like: "Foo Foo". I had a quesadilla with black beans - it supposedly had beef tips inside but I wouldn't call what I had as such. He had burritos which he was very happy with. We will probably go back but not my favorite. Still looking for an acceptable Mexican place to frequent in Brevard. read more

The locals eat here! Food is excellent every time. Fan favorites, Arroz con pollo, aka ACP, steak quesadilla, fajitas are excellent! We eat here for all the birthdays. Great place with fast service! read more

El Chapala - Lady in sombrero - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

I spent $31 on two sandwiches, and while eating, my fiancé found a shard of metal consistent with a scouring/cleaning pad embedded in the food. This is not only unacceptable, but also a significant health hazard that could have caused injury. When I brought this to staff's attention and requested a refund, my request was refused, which was extremely disappointing given the severity of the situation. Card ending in: *1749 read more

El Chapala - Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

Best authentic Mexican food in Brevard. Service is always great and food is too. Food is super quick and always tastes great!

We got take out, so can't really talk about the ambience. The staff was very friendly and the food was good, even for this guy who's not a big fan of spicy. read more

As a vegan it is always nice to come to a,place that I can eat ate with out having to change the menu. All of the staff i have c o me across has been help and kind. Food great loved the spinach enchilada were awesome. Nice size portions and decent prices. The restaurant seemed to be clean and well kept. read more

El Chapala is one of the best and reliable Mexican restaurants around in the area. The food is always very good, and a nice selection. Fast service from a friendly server and polite. The place is very warm, and well lit the drinks delicious . So ...... GO. read more

Amazing service delicious food kind employees the food came out quick would come again

Where should I start. Got a bad feeling when we walked in. Decided to give it a shot. To be brief, we were treated to entree's of horrible food with a side of slow inattentive service. I made my dissatisfaction clear to the staff. They could have cared less. As we walked out the door, noticed that the health rating was 90.5%. That was a very generous score! read more

Great Mexican spot for a super fast lunch. The staff really moves!! Food (Chimichangas) were tasty, had one chicken, one beef. Lettuce was fresh, the guacamole was very good. Prices fair - I will be back the friends next time!! read more

We were looking for a good spot for Mexican food. We were passing this spot so we thought it looked authentic enough to give it a try. It is located in a small strip plaza. We entered and were quickly seated. We were given chips and salsa which were ok. I ordered tacos, one beef, one chicken. It was ok and not the best I have had. They were ok on taste but just that, Ok. I also tasted my friends burrito. It was once again just ok. The people in the group also agreed that it was not the best and that we had better. It was a good place to try over all and I am not sure how many other Mexican spots are in the area but it was a good option to give a try. Service was ok over all. read more

El Chapala - Front - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

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El Chapala is our favorite authentic Mexican restaurant in Brevard! The staff is courteous, professional, and respectful. We have only ordered our food to go this year due to the pandemic. There is a small percentage fee to pay by card, but this is common in the Brevard area for small businesses. Go and enjoy! You will be fully pleased and your belly will be full! read more

El Chapala - Menu, front. - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

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Was expecting authentic Mexican food which it almost is.. free chips and salsa when you sit down but it's generic stuff out of a jar, and they unfortunately do not make their own tortillas either..ordered the carne asada and which was cooked to death and had a dollop of fake guacamole on top.. disappointed, will not return read more

Staff are friendly and speedy so service is great. I ordered the enchiladas and they were pretty good. If you're craving Mexican food, hit this place up. You'll be satisfied. read more

Best mexican food in Brevard! Always fast service and great food. Try the cubana torta!

Stopped for a quick lunch on the way to Asheville to catch a movie. We were quickly seated and had chips and fresh salsa before we even thought about it. Excellent lunch and quick and friendly service. Many locals. Busy but not overly loud. read more

Excellent food. Super fast service. Waiters were very attentive to our needs. We had the burrito fritto, the tacos, and the burrito deluxe. All were delicious. read more

We were passing through and ate here. The service was very quick for the chips, drinks, and food. The staff was very friendly. The food was good with generous portions for the price. read more

El Chapala - a plate of mexican food and a glass of margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

This used to be the normal Mexican fare you get everywhere. They cater to my dad's taste with avocados on the side, and my mom's need to not have cheese all over her lean chicken with cheese on the side. However, the last few times have seen a slide. Quality of ingredients is down and the love shown in professional waiting left. Nothing against the people or the location, but this is not the El Chapala that has been such a gathering place for folks on the go for years. read more

Date of Visit: 8.22.19 Time: 11:30 am Location: In the nondescript shopping plaza across the street from the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. Turn at the bike shop. Parking: Fills up quickly when the Fish Camp restaurant picks up. Seating: You seat yourself. We were greeted almost immediately. It looks like the restaurant would be tiny from the front but it runs deep. There are plenty of booth seats throughout and in the front room alone there are at least three table setups that could easily hold 10 people each. So the tables can be broken up too. Quirk: Unless using cash, there is a 4% "service fee." Meh. Styrofoam to-go containers didn't appear to seal well. Service: Quick and friendly. Complimentary chips and salsa with refills. Payment: Pay at the counter, and that 4% fee... Restrooms: They divide the front half of the restaurant from the back, on your left. Women's room holds just two separate stalls. Clean, just dated. Paper towel dispenser had a hard time coughing up a towel to use. Food: I ordered a vegetarian platter with a burrito, tostada, and a quesadilla. It's a lot of refried beans on one platter, but I get it. The quesadilla is strait cheese that is a bit salty or buttery and there is A LOT on it. Maybe too much? The tostada is served with lettuce, sliced tomato (not pico), and guacamole on it. I didn't see this listed so I ordered what I thought was a small side of guac. but ended up with a side portion for chips. The guacamole is good and is seasoned with lime, cilantro, and tomatoes. I recently went somewhere else and it was pretty much just mashed up avocado and that was it. The rice is really good and flavorful (and probably made with chicken stock - I'm guessing). Husband ordered a lunch special (from noon - 2 pm) and was so happy with his chimichanga with (ground beef, chicken or beef tips) that he mentioned it to the man we checked out with. He said it was perfectly fried. It's not a ton of food (huge burritos, etc.), but just the right amount. I wasn't a huge fan of the enchilada/red sauce - not the standard red in-the-can sauce. This is in fact very tomato-based. Perhaps I am just not used to it. We will be back. read more

It was not what we expected or wanted. My brother got a burrito and I got tacos, Tacos were hard shelled and cold. Never asked, what I wanted. Place was clean though, had multiple servers, so hard to get a check when we exited. Tea was fresh and cold. Atmosphere seemed dark and uninviting. We have had better and expect better. read more

This is your typical Mexican restaurant. The chips and salsa, refried beans, cheese, were exactly like every other Mexican restaurant I've been to. I will say that the tilapia chipotle burrito I had was one of the best burritos I've had. Everyone else at the table enjoyed the meal, but it wasn't outstanding or bad, just run-of-the-mill. Because of my great burrito and the good service I rate this meal and dining experience a three and not a two. read more

Came for Sunday lunch. We got right in with no wait. The service was good and the food was delicious.

We aren't from around here but we were craving Mexican food and this was the perfect spot! Seat yourself, immediately greeted with drinks to follow less than 2 minutes later, and the food was VERY tasty! This community is lucky to have this little spot! Good job El Chapala! read more

Typical Mexican food. Hard to do it better or worse. Good margaritas.

Pretty standard Mexican food here, but it's super cheap, super fast and the staff is as friendly as they come. This has been a go-to lunch spot for me for several years since I work nearby. read more

Staying in the area on vacation and visited El Chapala for lunch. Pretty much standard Mexican food. It was above average in taste. Gave 4 stars because the service was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. Place was clean and prices good. Would definitely recommend. read more

Walked in and it smelled great. Very fast and friendly service. The food was amazing...so much flavor. I got the El Guadalajara, and it was a little bit of everything. read more

Great service! The food was all very high quality and well prepared. We especially enjoyed the fajitas quesadilla and the burritos mexicanos. The salsa was a bit thin, very flavorful and unique Definitely coming back again! read more

Service was great but the food is the worst Mexican food I've ever had!!! The fajitas were tasteless and burnt, my margarita was made with cheap sour mix. The ground beef in my girlfriends taquitos look more like sand than ground, lowest quality possible, the rice was dry. A bad gastronomic experience. I give it one star because is the lowest possible read more

Really good Mexican food!!! Really fast service and they give a big portion!! Very flavorful! Hard shell tacos are really yummy!!! I definitely recommend this place!!!!!! read more

El Chapala - So good and big!!! - Mexican Near Me - Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

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I've been going here for years. Friendly, fast service. Good chips and salsa brought out to you quickly. I usually order the fajita quesadilla (chicken). Large portion, plenty of meat, lots of cheese, onions, and bell peppers in a large tortilla. The usual Mexican joint refried beans and lettuce, guac and sour cream on the side. The prices are very reasonable. Its usually fairly busy, but service is extremely quick, regardless. read more

We might come back here sometime if we're really in the mood for some tacos and beer, but only because we're close and Taco Bell doesn't serve beer. I gave them two stars instead of one only because we've come to expect mediocrity in Brevard. Honestly, we came here HOPING for mediocre Mexican food. We've given up on finding good Mexican in Brevard considering the town's palate seems to gravitate towards bland, but this was pretty rank. The floors were sticky and the decor was garish, but those would have been easily overlooked had the food been halfway decent. I got the garlic shrimp, which is a fairly simple dish in terms of flavoring. I was pleasantly surprised to find the shrimp weren't overcooked and there were quite a few of them, but that was were the pleasant ended. Instead of being seasoned with a pleasant blend of olive oil or butter, minced garlic, a little salt and pepper, and perhaps some lemon or lime juice, I was served shrimp that were absolutely coated in nothing but garlic powder with a bit of oil holding it on. If there were any other seasonings whatsoever (which, judging from the appearance, there weren't), they were completely overwhelmed by the garlic powder. I love garlic - real garlic. Garlic powder has its place, but not as a primary, let alone sole, seasoning. My husband's enchiladas were bland and tasted mostly canned. He ordered a beef taco as well, which seemed to be ground beef that was cooked with no seasoning whatsoever thrown into a shell. Honestly, you can make better tacos at home with a grocery store taco kit - at least those have a bit of flavor to them. Give them a shot if you're really desperate, but if you have half an hour, driving to Hendersonville for good Mexican is your best bet. read more

Food was average. I ordered a chicken enchilada and I think I got beef. I wasn't sure, because it was ground meat, so maybe it was ground chicken. But, I have never had a ground chicken enchilada. I order the lunch special #3 and the server changed it to #8, which was 3.00 more. I told him and he changed it back, but when I checked out, I was charged an extra 3.00 anyway and the guy at the register then said my friend's meal was more because of some reason we did not understand. So it looks like they wanted to get that extra 3.00 some way. Won't be returning. read more

Not very good. Decided to give this place a try based on my teenage sons opinion. I shouldn't have listened, he will eat anything. The chips were kind of stale. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, which is usually pretty good and simple wherever you go. When my plate arrived the quesadilla looked very soggy. Took one bite and I knew why. It was chicken which tasted like canned chicken. It had the consistency of chicken and dumplings. I ate a few bites and couldn't eat anymore. The guacamole was terrible I've never had any that bad. I was hoping this place was a winner but go somewhere else for dinner. read more