Just had lunch here. Fantastic. Food was great, service was great. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed…read moreour meal. We will be back. Oh yes, and the restroom was super clean!

This was our favorite meal in Asheville this week. I was a tad worried going in b/c of some recent…read morereviews, but I'm glad I ignored them! My only negative was that it took too long to get my margarita from the bar! Had it come sooner, i would have gladly ordered another one. Interestingly enough - there is no complimentary chips and salsa - it's complimentary corn elotes. Different concept that I was not aware of going in. At first I was a little disappointed, but then I saw how much food I got for my meal, and I'm glad that I didn't get the chips and salsa b/c I wouldn't have been able to eat my meal! For entrees, I got the Grilled Garlic Steak Toastadas + grilled veggies + salad. My husband got the Puffy Wrap w/ Chicken + yuca + salad. It was so much food! Each of our dishes were delicious and we tried to eat as much as we could. Our server was very attentive and we appreciated it. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

A "Bat Signal" was sent to me about another Ladies who Luncheon aka Dames who Dine, Sunday…read moreafternoon brunch/lunch. The only and main requirement is that it definitely had Gluten Free (GF) options. I personally have other health issues, but Gluten, lactose or vegan isn't on my radar. So, I myself had to ask for suggestions. The name Juanchos Fonda was highly recommended and designated GF Colombian restaurant. I had heard for several years that this little "hole in the wall/strip mall restaurant" was a hidden gem. Looking at the menu on Google/Facebook just didn't appeal to me UNTIL now. Juanchos Fonda is located at 2619 Sweeten Creek Road #10, Asheville. Several of the party made comments to the effect do you know how many times I have driven by and never knew that there was a restaurant inside or I have seen the sign, but never considered trying it. I arrived quite early to introduce myself, and confirmed that a large group was coming. Jayson introduced himself and a little birdie had already spoken with him the night before. He and his staff were preparing our tables so Ellie and I took a quick stroll down the walkway to visit Retro Coffee Shop and owner Carrie. Retro Coffee has a variety of options for coffees, teas and desserts/pastries The pastries are by @Jaz Bakes. Carrie continues to help those that might need a little something to tide them over, her very small food pantry is available. Carrie always welcomes any contributions for the pantry. I love their Chai Tea and The Mafia coffee named by the Asheville Food Mafia as our favorite flavor of five other options. We returned to Juanchos and the table was in the final finishing touches. Within minutes the entire 16 were making conversation, welcoming hugs and meeting new friends. The owner Jayson introduced himself, his restaurant's concept, the menu, his special of the day, and large party gratuity. Our server, Cesar, was taking cocktail orders and Jayson informed the table of the special in-house Sangria. Several people enjoyed the pitcher of Sangria (hopefully someone can add that photo). The restaurant has a full bar for a wide variety of cocktails. Several people order different cocktails; Bloody Mary, Mojito, Mango Madness and a few others that I didn't hear those names. I was having a difficult time trying to decide what I wanted to try (everything Jayson mentioned) but after hearing his description of the menu I decided upon Picada Manera it's like what I would consider a Pu Pu Platter. The dish included; whole Red Snapper, octopus, lobster tail, shrimp, fried mahi, yuca, tostones, sweet plantain, fries, chimichurri, tartara, and guacamole. Growing up my dad ALWAYS had baked halibut steaks. I absolutely hated that because of trying to get the flesh without swallowing a fish bone. Well some few years later, ahum, what do I order a platter with a Red Snapper with bones. The first bite was the most delicious, decadent, well seasoned fish that I have ever tasted. Who cares if I have to eat tiny bites! The flesh comes away from the bones and I couldn't stop, but there was so much more to try. The octopus could have been cut with a spoon no knife needed. It melted like butter when being eaten. I have had some rubbery octopus and squid in my lifetime, but definitely NOTHING this tender EVER. I shared a few SMALL morsels with the others, because I knew I couldn't eat the entire meal by myself. The lobster tail and shrimp was equally as tender and you could actually taste the meat, not just the marinade/seasoning. I did try a bite of everything else when it was still fresh and hot. The remaining will be consumed tomorrow for lunch.

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.

First time staying at this hotel and they have a voucher for food and since I wasn't hungry, I got…read moresome desserts to try. I'm OBSESSED with chocolate so I had to try the chocolate cake. I very much love the filling on the inside which was a chocolate frosting and loved the chocolate layer on the outside of the cake. The cake part itself was definitely a bit dry. It was flakey when I put my spoon into it. Still good but the filling helped a lot. It did come with some kind of fruit sauce on the side (maybe strawberry?) but I didn't wanna make it a fruity chocolate cake so I dipped a few bites. I also saw they had Bavarian cream churros and since I've never had churros before, I wanted to try those as well. I'm not sure how churros are supposed to be but I was thinking they would be a little soft since they had filling but they weren't. They were on the crunchy side and I that kinda made it hard to taste the cream in the middle. They were good but like I said, not sure if that's how they're supposed to be. They came with a chocolate sauce and it was delicious but that definitely masked the flavor of the churro. Both were $7 each so not too bad. I think I'd get both again if I'm here in the future. Side note, no, I don't finish either dessert. I took them home. Lmao!

My Dad has a vacation home in Asheville. We try to go at least a couple times per year. This…read moreparticular June we had a mini family reunion there. I immediately asked to book a brunch at Hemingway's because the food is always good and the view is gorgeous. We rolled in expecting our normal satisfying Hemingway's experience.... Turns out we were in for a huge treat! The Manager, Kelly, greeted us and made us feel like movie stars. She was over the top with her hospitality. In mere minutes it felt like we had come home for Christmas!!! She was so amazing and took such good care of us. As did our server and the kitchen staff!!! We had the most amazing time and ate the most amazing food!!!! It wasn't just brunch, it was an experience!!!! I cannot recommend this place more!!!! Goooooooo!!!! You will not regret it!!!!

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.

This was great. I got the pork and cheese pupusas and they were great, especially when you dip it…read morein the orange salsa. I recommend getting 5 or 6 as they are very tasty. The ladies there were very nice and it was a cool place in general.

One of my new favorites in town. They update their menu monthly, which is great but also bad when…read moreyou find something you love. We sat at the bar and Ryan was a great bartender. He provided excellent recommendations. All of which we ordered and loved. The restaurant was bustling in the main room. It's more upscale but still a chill vibe. We had the chili relleno which was amazing. It came with both verde and roja sauces. Cheesy and gooey! It seeped a mixture of goat cheese, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. This should definitely be a staple on their menu. We also ordered the sixteen spice lamb which came with a delightful orzo pilaf and mint zhoug. So yummy! The last dish was the ginger cilantro shrimp. Yum! Very flavorful. It came with a cauliflower velouté, chayote, and pineapple pico. The dishes were the perfect size to grab a few and share. I can't wait to try their next menu which starts tomorrow.

We made reservations in advance, and we were about 10 minutes early, but they went ahead and sat us…read moreright away. Our server was really nice and attentive. I had a coconut margarita that was great. My friend had a cucumber margarita that was on special, it was not as great - it just tasted like a pickle. Food was good, but we were still a little hungry after. We also got the churros and they were excellent!

My husband and I went to Cecilia's for a light lunch. I had 2 empanadas and we split a sweet crepe…read more The food is a glorious mix of Latin and French fusion! Our server was top knotch, polite and funny. We did not see much of the inside, as we were tucked away to a quiet corner in the front. I really enjoyed our meal here.

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.

I swung through here on my way traveling back to Atlanta. This place was fantastic. I ordered the…read morepork belly special, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. Everything was top notch. The corn tortillas are perfect. Cade, who seemed to be a jack of all trades for the restaurant, took my order and was super friendly. He had great recommendations. I sat at the bar where he was working, he was super friendly and conversational. I was eating alone so it was nice to talk with someone. I have already recommended this place to several friends. It's definitely a must try.

Stopped at Mamacita's Taco Temple before we headed back to Raleigh. This was a cute taqueria…read more Food was tasty and service was great.

Abeja's is a warm hug! Excellent service, sweet patio, tasty food, and an excellent variety of…read moreoptions for dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

One of our favorite breakfast/ lunch spots. Best pancakes in town, great burgers and sandwiches…read more Family friendly atmosphere and good service. If you're lucky enough to be there when it's available get the tres leches cake!