Ordered takeout while traveling, and Stella was incredibly helpful. The food was delicious, and her…read morefriendly service made the experience even better. Thanks, Stella!

I moved to the area from San Diego and FINALLY found authentic, delicious and real Mexican food…read more Great menu and delicious, well presented Justine. The decor and vibe is warm, friendly and authentic. Service is top notch h and our Christopher is friendly and fun and on top of it. I recommend this highly and will be back many times for a post mountain bike lunch.

The parking lot is small but the venue is fairly big. I walked in for lunch and there was a decent…read morecrowd. Chips and salsa were good. House made chips were enjoyable and the salsa had good flavor. For my entree, I got the chicken chimicanga. I was taken back a bit as the chimicanga came in smothered with a cheese sauce. But the flavors of the sauce were good. The tortilla was nice and crispy and the chicken was cooked really well, though it could have used a bit more seasoning. The guacamole that came on top of the chimicanga was good. My server was very helpful and attentive. I went during lunch but there was still a decent crowd there. It seems like it would be a festive place to be during the evening hours.

Chicken tasted like rotisserie chicken. i could cook better if I went to the back. not great…read moreservice either...

We were so happy to find this fantastic taqueria. This was the first place to eat in Hendersonville…read morethat we really loved. The place has a welcoming and very low-key atmosphere - but the food is top-notch! My companion had the #2 carne asada and I had the #7 chicken mole. Both dishes came with rice and beans and a basket of (4) delicious warm soft corn tortillas (wrapped in fresh towels) that looked and tasted like they were homemade and had been cooked to perfection - just the right proportion of crispy dark bits. At the counter there are add-ons - cilantro, limes, onions, red chilis and green and red salsa. The carne had a beautiful tang and depth of flavor - chunks of tender pork swimming in beautiful green sauce with green chilis and a heady heat that almost caused me to swoon - but there was no burn, just rapturous deliciousness. The mole was also lovely - the two pieces of chicken - breast and drumstick - cooked low and slow so the meat just tumbled off the bone. The mole itself had a beautiful velvety consistency and a craveable complexity of sweet, hot and savory. Wrapping these soulful stews in the accompanying tortillas with rice and beans and condiments made for a truly satisfying lunch after a day of hiking the beautiful trails of Western North Carolina. Thanks so much Taqueria Gonzalez!

The food and the tacos just get better. Love number one which is ribs on spicy salsa and the asada…read moretacos are just the best. A big portion of rice and beans and whichever plate you pick

Looking for food along I-26 near Hendersonville can be challenging with so many offerings,…read moreparticularly closer to the highway. But if you take a few minutes to drive into town you can find a jewel like El Paso, a standout for its expansive menu and quirky full-size horse statues. Most importantly, the service is quick and the food hot and tasty. We tried the chicken and shrimp fajitas and we were not disappointed, as it was loaded with both as well as plenty of green pepper, onion, and tomatoes. A nice touch with the complimentary chips was a bowl of warm bean dip as well as the traditional salsa. We ended the meal with a flan unexpectedly topped with whipped cream, chocolate and a cherry in addition to the brown sugar syrup. Add a cold beer and glass of house made sangria and it made a real winner for some hungry travelers.

Was back in town for Easter, and returned to El Paso. Had a great torta and chicken soup. Service…read morewas excellent, and the staff super friendly. No margarita, this time.

Delicious food and friendly people! I also loved the outdoor seating. I ordered a steak torta with…read morecheese. Soft bread, perfectly ripe avocado. I'd love to come back and order the tacos and churros!

This is some of the best Mexican food in all of Hendersonville! Very friendly staff.Everything has…read morealways been outstanding

Went to this place because we had never been and my friends wanted to try somewhere new for their 2…read moreyear anniversary. We order our food and had to wait for at least 20+ minutes before we got our food. There were several sheriffs officers that arrived after we had ordered and the officers got their food before we did!! The server told us they didn't have rice for the chimichangas and that's what was taking so long. As soon our food came we packed it up in to-go boxes, paid our bill(s) and left. My friend ordered NO sour cream and his dish had sour cream on it. The margaritas we ordered tasted funny, like they were watered down. The "ambiance" was okay.... We definiwill NOT be going back here!

I couldn't find this place on Yelp and until I looked up the address and found it. They are…read moreoperating as Zapata now and not Tecate. When I walk in I'm greeted and seated. The server brought out chips and beans. Not chips and salsa which was something I'm not accustomed to. But it was bad. The place is fairly large and the day I was there it was pretty empty. For my entree I went with the California burrito. It comes with chicken, steak, and shrimp, it was no brainer for me to go with this option. When my food came out, the burrito was massive! It comes topped with a sauce and cheese. Just by the sheer amount I was already happy with my choice. The chicken, steak, and shrimp were cooked perfectly! The only thing I would say is the seasoning wasn't as flavorful. Regardless, I was very happy with my choice and would recommend it.

The food was so good! The service was great! Our waitress was very good and attentive.read more

One of the few places open on Sunday in this small shopping center, other than the Engles. Cute…read morekind of western style Mexican restaurant with a bar. Sundays special had a margarita cadillac for $9, which is a good deal, but I drink a little bit too much from wedding festivities earlier so passed on the drinks. After looking back on the menu, I now see they gave us the dinner menu when we were eating around 1PM because the item I ordered wasn't even on the lunch menu (the dinner menu has slightly higher prices assuming because they are usually larger portions). I ordered the Barbacoa burrito ($15.99), it was decent, a little bland though. I also wish there were more veggies incorporate. There was a small piece of lettuce covered in sour cream. My friend ordered the tacos al pastor ($15.99) which were nice and had a kick. They also did give chips and queso free of charge. I think it was queso at least, they just dropped it off and didn't tell us what it was but it was good. The servers were nice, but this area definitely has small town vibes because people kept accidentally mistaking me for someone who looks like me. It looked like this shop was pretty popular for the area. Seemed pretty crowded but not too crowded. The server said that the most popular item was the arroz con pollo, which is classic cheese chicken and rice (reminds me of my hometown Mexican spot go to since that's also the most popular item haha) They also have outdoor seating/ a nice separate patio area that gave me tiki bar vibes.

Orders were very large flavors were good. Drinks were delicious (fish bowl margaritas) service was…read moregood staff was very friendly. Ambiance was festive and fun. It was a great time and everyone was happy with their orders! Seafood is the way to go. I am going back for more ceviche and the cocktails!!

Well, when my family and I ate here it was great! Then a couple months ago my neighbor and his…read morefamily went and it was just the 3 of them and the waitress tipped herself 25% on his credit card! Whaaaaat? Their drinks were never refilled and they had to hunt her down to get the check:/ He disputed it and gave her a 15% tip despite her audacity. I think he was nice about it! The food is GREAT! I'm just a lil bit concerned that management is letting the employees take advantage of of customers.

Sat at the bar for dinner and had a margarita and a steak quesadilla. The bartender was friendly…read moreand the service fast. The door and drink were pretty good.

Unfortunately, food is cold...in addition to no tequila in the margarita…read more.... I should have gone to my favorite, but wanted to try somewhere new. Very disappointing.