This was one of those completely last-minute dinner decisions that ended up being one of the BEST…read moremeals we've had in a long time. We were out in Asheville, randomly started craving Mexican food, and decided to give La Rumba a try. I'm SO glad we did because everything was genuinely incredible. The food was absolutely sensational. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, fresh, and just ridiculously good. We kept trying each other's food and basically saying "oh my god" after every bite. Even the chips, salsa, queso, and guac had us hooked before our actual food came out. And the drinks!!! SO good. Dangerous in the best possible way. What really took the experience over the top though, was the service. Everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, and you could tell they cared that we were having a great experience. Great food is one thing, but when the service matches it, that's what makes a restaurant memorable. We went in on a whim with zero expectations and left talking about how we HAVE to come back the next time we're in Asheville. Honestly, La Rumba may have ruined our ability to casually pick another Mexican restaurant now 10/10. No notes. Go hungry. Order everything.

A bit off our path by it was SO worth it! This place is a…read moreGem, I haven't yet found this quality Mexican in California. I had the Puffy Wrap with chicken and the wife had the Mushroom Crema. Everything was excellent. The sauces were exceptional. Portions were generous such that we took leftovers. But left a little space to split a Flan. Firm but delicious. Would certainly recommend!

Absolutely stunning, a tier above everything in like a ten mile radius. This takes delicious…read moreColombia classics and elevates them with fresh ingredients and flair. The food is *excellent*, the starters are great, the cocktails are delicious, we haven't had one dud on any menu item. The only complaint is the location, and *maybe* some of the servers don't have so much English, but in a place like this, that's charm and it's never been a problem. The host is helpful and energetic, the interior is charming and interesting. If this was in Asheville, or Biltmore Square, it would be going gangbusters. Just a great place, cannot recommend this one enough.

This place has amazing food and great service. The coconut shrimp soup was well worth the price,…read more best broth I've ever had. The portion sizes were generous, and the waiter was very friendly and made us feel right at home.

The chefs here are true artists. From the music selection to each bite, the curation is precise…read more Best meal I had in Asheville & one of the best meals I've had in my life. Not over the top, just right. Hits the spot, doesn't break your wallet & leaves you thinking about the flavors all night long. Also squeaky clean. You gotta try it. Don't skip dessert.. better than your abuelas

I thought the food was just okay, despite all the rave reviews. Our orders took a long time to come…read moreout, and portions are on the smaller side. We tried the ropa vieja (beef) and pernil (pork). I liked the pernil a lot better - the ropa, though their most popular entree, was a bit bland. The plantains in those dishes were very tasty, but I wish they put some more - was a bit skimpy. The outdoor seating was nice, with the string lights and benches, on a summer day with the sunset.

One has to look for pupusas in Asheville, but I found some on the west side of town. They were out…read moreof some items-notably the dessert empanadas-but the menu here did have a decent range of marked vegetarian options. It is mostly dairy as is common for this cuisine. Ordering two pupusas and a tamale yielded a lighter meal than I'd anticipated, with these being among the smaller such items I've ever had. The taste was solid, but I wasn't as impressed as I was hoping to be.

Every time I am in the Asheville area I have to stop here for the yucca frites with fried pork…read morebelly and crema. I can't even describe how perfectly crispy, crunchy, and fatty this dish is. The pupusas and agua Frescas of the day are also totally addicting. I try to order other items, but I can't seem to stop myself from getting these three as a base. Always friendly servers, as it is a family owned business, and you feel at home and welcomed in the laid back dining room. Be sure to stop here & then take yourself to the goodwill bins for some treasures! (Or vise versa depending on how hard you work to find said goodies at the bins)

We had a surprise birthday party for my husband here tonight and everything was absolutely…read moreamazing! Thevfood the atmosphere, the staff everything was fantastic! The staff is so accommodating and the manger was so awesome! They set up the party items that we brought in and did a fantastic job! They brought out sombraros and passed them out to some of our guests and the staff all sang happy birthday to my husband James,who turned 72 years young today! This restaurant is the place for great food and fantastic service. We highly recommend this establishment to any and everyone who enjoys great food,great service and wonderful atmosphere. My husband and all my guests really enjoyed themselves. I thank everyone at this restaurant who helped me give my husband a great birthday party. Thank you all ti Edgar Urquijo and all your staff who attended to us tonight!!!

We are constantly frustrated when eating at restaurants over the last couple of years…read more Today, we thought we would try something outside of our norm. Wow, we made a great decision trying Mama Juana Latin Fusion. We had an outstanding experience. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by the host, we knew this was going to be something different. The host asked, and was genuinely excited when we told him it was our first time in. When the waiter arrived, he was excited to tell us about the menu, as well as the food itself. He enthusiastically explained that while they had Mexican dishes, authentic Latin food was their real specialty. He made great recommendations and took great care of us throughout the meal. We chose to try the empanadas (1 cheese, 1 chicken, and 1 steak) and some cheese dip with chorizo. Both were exceptional. Full of flavor. My wife and I agreed to split 2 entrees, and that was another good decision. I had the Cachapa with shredded chicken, and she had the Venezuelan Arepas. Neither of us had ever had these dishes, but both were amazing. We were stuffed, but no way we couldn't take a desert home for later. The flan and the Tres Leches were both AWESOME! If you are on the fence, just try this place. You will be glad you did! They take a tremendous of pride in the quality of the food. The restaurant was very clean and had a great ambiance.

Venezuelan food in downtown JC? Absolutely! And it's delicious. A must visit…read more Don't let the location scare you away. I'm once you step inside you will feel like you are on an exotic vacation. Came after work on a week day with some coworkers. They took great care of all of us. I ordered my very first cachapa. Now it's my new favorite. Also got an order of their tostones (not on the menu by itself but they make them and sell them as an appetizer). Brought an empanada home for my hubby and he loved it. Good sized dining area inside with booths and tables. Pretty mural on one wall. Can't wait to come back.

First time trying Venezuelan food, and wow, what an impression! Everything was absolutely delicious…read moreand the customer service was a phenomenal. We were shown pictures of the dishes, given an explanation of what everything was, and it was an overall great experience. We had the Pabellon and the Sampler, so we tried a bit of everything, and I ordered the Soursop juice as well. First but definitely not last time at Budare :)

Absolutely loved every bite here. The ratings and reviews don't lie- this place really is…read morefantastic. The food had lots of flavor and used authentic ingredients like plantains, and the menu had more good options than we could count. Our server was also exception, she was very personable and truly wanted us to enjoy our experience. Would recommend this spot to anyone!

Reasonably good food, eclipsed by fantastic service. I stopped by for a quick lunch on a Saturday…read morewhen the brunch menu was available. The outdoor seating was really nice on a comfortable summer day. In terms of the food, I was thrilled to find that they had a vegetarian platter that I could order off the brunch menu, so I went with it. It was reasonably good, but not exceptional. It was made up of a number of component parts that didn't always fit together. The cheese arepa was great. The fried egg was as expected. The mixed veggies underneath had the wrong tone for the dish. The shiitake mushrooms did add umami, but that was the wrong flavor profile. Not bad. They just didn't fit the rest of the dish. The fruit also seemed out of place. The house made chorizo was clearly a seitan product, and it was good. It was just a lot of seitan, and that's a product I try to avoid. In terms of the service, everything was exceptional. Our server was very nice and demonstrated exceptional situational awareness. She was present as much as needed, but no more. She was also fast, despite waiting on half the restaurant. I was able to get in and out quickly to get back to my day. All told, a completely reasonable destination. I suspect their meat based dishes might fit together a little better, but the vegetarian options could be improved.

Very good selections across the board! The food prep and presentation is really excellent. I love…read morethe Cajun chicken and shrimp. It was not spicy hot but very savory. The double chocolate pancakes with strawberry drizzle and fresh whip, whipped cream was exceptional. The Tres Leches cake was on point as well. The serve staff were very kind and took great care of us. Great restaurant in South Asheville if you want really good food. It's great for brunch as well as breakfast and lunch.

Food was very good; service was fine. But for breakfast, prices are much too high. Also, the only…read morerestaurant I've eaten in that charges for coffee refills.

The food is quite good, and the brunch is very good indeed. We had Taylor (perhaps his last name)…read moreas our server, and he was very attentive (and whistled well, to boot). The pain perdu was well done, the eggs were tasty, and overall brunch was well prepared. Service is great, food priced appropriately. One of those places where the locals eat.

We happened to be in the neighborhood one day around lunchtime and decided to drop in to check it…read moreout as we love the food truck. Service was great, with ample seating inside and out. More people were sitting outside on this beautiful day - some with their dogs. All of our meals were good.

Greatest flavor pulled pork tostones taste very authentic…read more Owner came out to say hi...sweet woman Small yet very quaint on Main Street

Closed. Need to update this in their hours. Totally disappointed as there is not much to choose…read morefrom here.