Saluda Mexican Grill

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.

Large margarita with no tequila...

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Refused my ser ice dog inside

Papa's & Beer

3.9(277 reviews)

9.7 mi

I love their chimichangas and burritos ! Service is great…read moreand reasonably priced. Will definitely go back!

We all ordered the Taco Salads for lunch. I had the grilled chicken. It was grilled to perfection…read more A little char. The marinade made it flavorful! The combo of beans lettuce cheese finished it of perfectly. We were seated quickly, our waiter was fast friendly and efficient. We will be back the next time we're in town!

Steak Quesadilla Grande Lunch

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Next to Asheville Outlet mall

Tex-Mex Back Road Grill

4.4(71 reviews)

68.0 mi

I frequently get tex-mex takeout at work. It is delicious every time. Everyone's food always looks…read moreso good and there are no complaints. They serve a variety of different foods. Definitely a good place if you want mexican food, but someone in your party is a picky eater. they have good american sandwiches and fries and chicken. I have not been here in person so I can't speak for the ambiance or in person service but I can say our orders are always right, the chefs are cooking it up good, and the pickup is timely.

Delicious food at reasonable prices. The staff are always friendly and efficient. Great variety!read more

Chicken fajitas

Chips and dips

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Street taco

Papa Julio’s

3.9(93 reviews)

51.2 mi

The Tamarind Paloma was the bomb!!! So delicious. The fajitas were delicious, shared it with my…read moreson, and we loved the bean dip that comes complimentary with the chips. I recommend this place

Recently tried this place out. Nice place. Food was decent. Tried the carnitas and steak tacos…read more Pina Colada was good. I'd come back to try something else. Service was mediocre though.

The bar

Street tacos.

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Rainbow margarita

Tijuana Flats

4.3(23 reviews)

78.3 mi

Even though we got there late (9pm) it was still very good…read more The staff were great, location was nice without a lot of traffic & food was delicious. Want quick, hot food fast stop by. I suggest the Flautas!

Great hospitality and tasty street tacos. I had the steak. It was very flavorful. If you love hot…read moresauce, they have the best selection, from sweet to garlicky, hot and extra hot!!! Cocktails are served here as well. Chill ambiance, off the main road but close to it all.

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Coyote Kitchen

4.1(671 reviews)

76.9 mi

They make amazing food every time! Servers are so friendly. Sometimes it's a wait for a table, but…read moreit's worth it. I love that they have modifications you can make if you have food allergies or you don't particular ingredient.

You have to order at counter and pay before you get your food. They automatically default to 20+%…read moretip on a self serve order and then charge you 3% for using a credit card. Will NEVER come in this S Hole ever again! Then the good came. The burger was an underwhelming version of a frozen Bubba Burger hockey puck. I love a good burger. Trust me, don't order one here. Wife ordered snapper fish tacos but shrimp tacos made it out to the table. Only three small shrimp and tons of jalapeno peppers. She informed the staff, as they don't have servers, that the order was wrong. Thank goodness we had are receipt as the attitude was like we needed to prove it. It took forever for the correct order to arrive. But to give them something positive the wife said they were good. We both felt something is off in this place. The staff doesn't care. Very surprised they get a decent review from others. There are way better choices than this place. Big disappointment!

8/5/2025-dining area

Sweet fried plantains

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Chips and salsa sampler

Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina

3.3(1.4k reviews)

73.6 mi

We came here several years ago for our first time in Gatlinburg and decided we'd revisit it for our…read morehoneymoon trip. We love the rooftop seating. Being able to have a margarita and admire the views and people watch is great. Our main complaint is service was very slow, our waiter was great but once we had our food/beverage he didn't come back.

So happy we found this restaurant as they seem to be the only one open late who still serve food…read more The beef chimichanga was huge and an excellent portion. I was able to take most of it home as it was giant and the beef was tender inside. The blood orange margarita is a must try for sure. Service on the roof was great as they were understaffed but still checked on our table constantly and had us in and out for a quick late night bite in under an hour.

Inside

Steak and chicken fajita

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Bar unkept

Mago's Taqueria & Bar

4.4(10 reviews)

80.5 mi•Steele Creek

The food, service, and ambience are top notch. Don't be turned off by the filthy parking lot. It…read moreis not indicative of the inside.

We had a large team of ~25 people (I called in) on short notice, and Mago's handled it…read moreexceptionally well. The food was great, I had 3 different tacos; fresh and flavorful. Alex did an amazing job and was efficient, respectful, and deserves a raise. Despite this restaurants hiding spot in the shopping strip, I highly recommend eating here for quality Mexican food. Horchata here is also delicious! Thanks Alex for great service.

Bar area

Mexican Chilaquiles Platter for only $15. It's a super large portion. Everything was delicious.

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Mexican Michilada with Candy

El Sonador

4.1(477 reviews)

73.3 mi

We are from California where Mexican food is in our opinion authentic and delicious. In our…read moretraveling experiences, we have found it very difficult to find good Mexican food. We were delightfully surprised when we went to El Soñador in Gatlinburg. My husband and I shared a margarita flight with strawberry being our favorite and the trio chips and dip. Queso was warm and tasty, guacamole was chunky and full of the perfect flavor and refried bean dip was delicious. It was served with warm, fresh chips and salsa. The salsa was okay, not the best we've had. We only went for an afternoon snack because we were a little skeptical but we would like to go back for a full meal. The service was excellent with warm, inviting and friendly people. We sat by the window which was nice to be able to look out at the activity of Gatlinburg.

This place has a claim that they are the best and I question that. The food was mid at best. The…read moredrink flight was tasty but don't bother because there's barely any alcohol just get a virgin one and save some money. Also, it took FOREVER to get our bill.

Taco bar set up

Carne Asada plate

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Pina Loca Special

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Sunny S.

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1 year ago

Such a fun spot with very attentive and welcoming servers. We both had salads with grilled chicken. The dressing was delicious and the vegetables were fresh. Also, excellent guacamole! read more

Nancy H.

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1 year ago

Great food, excellent service. They served and stayed open after Helene. One of my favorite places to eat.

Nkang S.

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5 months ago

Great food, great service, friendly staff and large portions. We eat there several times a month.

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