Consistently my favorite, easy tacos in Asheville. I've been many times and they are always excellent. Part of me thinks my move to Asheville was somewhat in part due to all my visits to Taco Billy beforehand. I've tried much of their menu and the tacos are so flavorful and not typical tacos-- think Americanized fun tacos. 2 or 3 can easily fill you up, so pick wisely. The problems with Taco Billy are: finding parking, a long line sometimes, trying to find a table, and the staff can sometimes be quick to move the line along. All signs their business is doing well, however, sometimes a hassle and not the best ambience at times. The Yardbird, I think, is my favorite. How can you go wrong with a fried chicken taco? Your trip to Asheville isn't complete without a stop to Taco Billy. read more

I'm a Texan, and we know tacos. These are the very best in AVL; best ingredients, best prep, best-tasting mex, and best presentation/experience. Only place to get tortillas made of PLANTAINS! (Invention of the owner who lived in Austin for several years, and who has traveled Mexico extensively...) read more

Incredible place!! Food was outstanding ! Stayed in Asheville for 3 day and went to Taco Billy's for breakfast twice and lunch once. Definitely recommend! read more

Taco Billy - Mommas and b fast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I swear I forget to review my favorite places. Uncool Danielle, uncool. My friends & I come here at least once every 2 weeks. I will order ahead (online!) and pick it up for lunch sometimes. The best are the breakfast tacos. I usually get a Billy Ocean & a Little Sister (depending on the time of day of course). My husband loves it too. While there are about 8 million places to buy tacos in Asheville, this is a must hit for breakfast ones. Or lunch. Or really any time before 3pm that you are craving some tacos. read more

This joint absolutely blew my mind. Respectful and helpful staff. If I had one request, it'd be that they fix the umbrellas out back... makes it a little more of a hassle to enjoy the incredible food. Also, my friends mentioned that their tortillas were a little overwhelmed by the filling... but in the best way possible. Thank y'all for putting in the extra effort! Ya nailed it. read more

Best breakfast tacos!!!!! Their very unique plantain taco is called mamma favorite for a reason! Definitely try it. They are also huge. One taco is enough for me. They sort of over stuff them so i have plenty to scoop up with a fork afterwards. They have fresh watermelon juice and amazing drinks. Small space but a larger patio out back. I love that they remind me of tiny hole in the wall places in Austin. read more

Really enjoyed eating some breakfast tacos here! Service was great and prompt! The only bad things were that the parking lot was really rough. And there's not a lot of outdoor seating. We were able to share a table with some strangers on our visit which was nice. read more

Tiny little joint just beyond the river heading west on Haywood. Large outdoor area for dining. Simple tacos with locally sourced ingredients. Popular with locals. My favorite taco is called the "Support Group". It's served in a plantain taco and the filling is vegan. It always satisfies the meat eater in me. read more

Came here for dinner after a day at the Biltmore. Great food, fun atmosphere and overall good experience! Highly recommend if your looking for tasty food in a fun relaxed atmosphere for a great price! We loved it!! read more

Inventive tacos! I tried the migas taco and the morita pork taco, divine! They use real local ingredients and they taste wonderful. It's a tiny place in west Asheville with some outdoor seating but it's more like an East Village taco shop. I loved the migas taco because it reminds me of the ones I had in Austin, TX. I liked the pork because it was savory and tender. The purple juice drink is awesome! We parked across the street and down the road because they don't have a large parking lot. When I heard these tacos were awesome I was happy they lived up to the reputation!! read more

Had two tacos with flour tortilla's. Moist and delicious. Great ingredients. The red and green salsas are an excellent compliment. Can't beat it! Very laid back. read more

Being from Texas we were looking for some good tacos and these were good. Reminded us of Torchy's Tacos back in Texas. We will return.

Best migas tacos we have had since moving from Austin Tx. Maybe best ever! Other tacos were great as well as the chips and salsa. Friendly, quick service and fun atmosphere. read more

Taco Billy - Migas taco and Topo Chico - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I love breakfast tacos. Found this little spot in West Asheville, NC. Yelp loved on it, so I gave it a try. I ordered via the website... it was pretty simple. As well pulled up, we noticed a small crowd... all parking in front was being used. Again, a very good sign. This was a "locals" spot, which is an instant indicator of "very good" experience is coming will be coming my way. My excitement grew... I keep it simple: flour shell, egg and bacon with house salsa. It was delightful. While consuming, my wife asked me what I wanted for dinner... I asked her for a "moment" to enjoy this short little experience of "taste explosion". Solid 5 star local experience. And I got a sticker... I love stickers. read more

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We've gotten takeout after our toddler went to bed twice while staying at an Airbnb nearby. Fun and delicious tacos and we appreciate places that do takeout well. Our food still tasted fresh and getting it was quick and easy. We enjoyed tasting a variety. We will definitely return next time we are visiting Asheville. YUM! read more

Wow, that was an awesome taco! We got the Kirby, veggie bomb, and the fried chicken one - they were absolutely delicious!! The homemade agua frescos were also amazing! Outside seating was easy and shaded. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

Why 5 stars? Because breakfast tacos are the best way to start the day! --- --- --- Move over Wheaties and Cheerios - a breakfast taco a day, will allow you to beat LeBron James at basketball. It's true. After just 3 tacos, I was able to make 3 pointers at a 60% clip. I ordered the migas and the billy ocean tacos, which were so enjoyable, that I had to head back and order a custom taco with all of the pleasurable fixins'. I'm not good at a lot of things, but I can point to a lot of delicious fixins' to stuff in a tortilla, and then eat said conglomerate of goodness. There was avocado. There was cheese. There was sausage and bacon. After my custom taco, I immediately dunked a basketball with ease, and I'm only 5'11 on a good day. I cannot wait to return for some non-breakfast tacos, and then enter the NBA Hall of Fame. read more

The taco I got was absolutely horrible, I don't know how they have such good ratings. None of me and my family thought it was any more then below average.. read more

Wow, so I've given Taco Billy a few additional visits and the more I come here the more I fall in love. Everything was better than good before, but now that I've figured out a few key factors to enhance my enjoyment, it's a solid 5 stars. Here's the deal. I like my eggs a very particular way, some of you kids really like to make sure your eggs are done, you embrace firm eggs, with little bits of brown... shall we call it carmerlization? This dude here, well... I prefer my eggs fluffy and soft. On my last visit, on a whim, I asked if it was possible to have my eggs prepared in such a manner without causing any trouble for the kitchen? Taco Billy's reply? Of course! No trouble at all. Corn tortilla? You got it. Boom. Experience enhanced. I've also felt like two breakfast tacos is the perfect amount, but that's a lot of eggs. I have too much to do to be loaded down by delicious fluffy eggs! Enter the custom taco. Yes! It is easy to be enchanted by the Migas and the Mama's favorite. Pick one, create a custom taco sans egg, and bang your chest like a champion. You just won breakfast. I am thrilled to see this place doing so well. It doesn't feel new, it feels like it has been here for years. I urge you all to embrace this wonderful little breakfast and lunch spot, and celebrate the awesome flavors they are pumping out of the kitchen. read more

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I was so wanting this to ROCK for AVL but unfortunately I was disappointed. Being a native from Texas I was longing for a breakfast taco that was from "home" but that is not what I experienced. Opening day - we arrived here at around 11:20 AM since they serve breakfast tacos all day. I am a major supporter of local and when I read about this opening I counted down the days. When we arrived the parking was impossible and to add people just gathered around in the parking spots and didn't seem to care to move. TIP - place signs at your establishment to keep those spots open for patrons to park you only have a few! Second - Upon arrival we were told to wait approx 30 min outside while they switched over to lunch...WTH I know this is your first day but you have to be prepared in AVL and to me this was a management NO NO...be prepared!!!!!!! OK so we left and I chalked this up to opening day give them another shot! We went back a few weeks after and there was no line...things are looking up for me on this trip!!!! We place our order at the counter and the cashier was super helpful! Great interaction and customer service! I was expecting spice being this is advertised as TEXAS style breakfast tacos...NO WAY was this like a TEXAS breakfast taco possibly from Mexico were things are bland for the most part. I was also disappointed in the amount of ingredients you receive. This was over priced for what I got by about $1 per taco. There wasn't enough egg, spice, meat, etc. Even the salsa served with the tacos was bland. I also ordered corn tortillas and rec flour. I would highly suggest you offer a spicy Texas taco and really bring it for those that know what Texas spice is!!!! Also be prepared to take home or have a small party as seating is EXTREMELY limited. I am undecided if I will come back but I will save the people are great at this establishment!!!! read more

Taco Billy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

4 star food, 5 star name. This is a great taco place. It's a very small taco joint in West Asheville and due to its small size it can get very crowded, very quickly. I ordered 3 tacos: Yardbird, Support Group, and Good Loving. The Yardbird (fried chicken) was great, and had a great pairing with the mango slaw. The Support Group has a plantain tortilla which was for real goodness! The Good Loving flavors were great as well. The Chips & Queso were just OK, however. The place is small and there is some outdoor eating and there were a lot of flies around. It's nature, so what can you do, but just a slight annoyance. But overall this place is great and I highly recommend it! read more

Unfortunately my first experience here was very, very 'meh.' I will definitely try it again and hopefully will be more happy. When I went to Taco Billy there were about three other groups of people there. They had all already ordered and were sitting at tables. I went in and ordered two breakfast tacos and coffee. I got the coffee right away and had a seat at the picnic table outside. I ordered the Billie Holiday and the Migas Taco, add avocado. After I ordered, the restaurant started getting busier and many others were sitting around me waiting on food. After about 15 minutes all of the people around me who came in later started getting their food. After about 20 minutes, I finally went in and checked on my food, and after 25 minutes I finally got my food. Way too long of a wait. Also, I thought the food was very mediocre. Small size and I definitely could've made them better(and faster) at home. The "crispy tortillas" in the Migas were soggy tortillas cooked in with the eggs. Not impressed. Unfortunate. read more

1st customer on opening day! Those of us from Texas have been longing for authentic breakfast tacos and these are it. Yummy Migas taco with tortilla strips, egg, onion and Jack cheese on a lovely Woodfin-made corn tortilla. Good self-serve coffee and a large fresh juice selection. The front & back patio picnic tables will be popular. Communal tables inside with a few hidden tables behind the counter. Really inventive vegetarian taco options. This is not your average taco shop. Really nice owners. Give them a few days to work out the kinks as they will be very popular right out of the gate. Cute decor & Billy goat logo. THANK YOU for bringing these tacos to Asheville! This place is a keeper. read more

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Came here for breakfast today before school! I had a Billie Holiday (sausage, egg, cheese), a Billy Joel (bacon, egg, cheese), and a Migas Taco (egg, jalapeno, onion, tomato, cheese), with some water to drink. Total was $9.10 after tax. First of all, I always order too much food at taco restaurants. It's a problem. After the second taco I'm set, but the third taco is there, taunting me, reminding me that I paid for it and it is delicious. So I attacked each taco in the order listed above, though I was pretty stuffed by the time I got to the Migas. They were served with small cups of red salsa and green salsa. Whether that is standard for all orders or if the type of taco determines what salsa you're given, I don't know. But they were both tasty, on the mild side - and if you like more spice, there's salsa picante at every table. My favorite was the Billie Holiday, which was surprising to me since I generally prefer bacon over sausage. You can tell all of the ingredients are locally sourced and fresh, and their website lists all of the local farms they work with. The service was simple and fast. They also have a decent selection of beverages, including aguas frescas infused with real fruit. Even though my meal was tasty and fairly priced, I'm not sure I can see myself stopping in very often. I usually don't have time to eat breakfast out, and when I do I am usually craving biscuits or French toast. I'll come back to sample their lunch tacos, which are available starting at 11am. I think I would be more likely to return if they had evening hours, though! read more

Taco Billy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Despite being packed to the gills, I assume this is still an undiscovered Asheville gem considering the very reasonable prices. The tacos here are HUGE and filling. And they're only a few dollars each. I customized one taco with eggs, guacamole and goat cheese, and the amount of these premium ingredients that was heaped on was astonishing. While delicious, I would recommend that you stick to the regular menu as the owner has crafted some great options. The MIGAS was perfect for a vegetarian. It comes with eggs, grilled onions, jalapenos, tomato, and melted cheese, and then I added goat cheese on top. I could not have been more satisfied, and only regretted coming here at the end of my visit. If possible, I would've eaten here every day. GO HERE. You won't regret it. Note: It is a bit of a dive, with a very small seating area. Don't be dissuaded by that. The food is worth it. read more

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I love stopping in here for lunch. Great food, fresh ingredients, and a friendly staff is a winning combination. You absolutely must try the plantain tortillas! They are transcendent! "Mama's Favorite" has become my favorite taco. Also, make sure you order the chips and guacamole! It is top notch and you get a very large portion for only $5! read more

Taco Billy - Mama's Favorite and Yardbird - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I don't really want to write this review. I don't want you to know what a little gem this place is. I want it all to myself. I have been there a couple of times and was really impressed with the quality and taste of their tacos. I had the Kirb service, the yard bird, the Billy Joel and one with shredded chicken that I forgot the name. They were all so good and not as small as some other places. Very reasonably priced too. The whole package. I also ordered a melon agua fresca and that was nice and refreshing. Both times, they only had a couple people in line so it was fast to order and fast to get the food. I am sure it gets packed on weekends. They have seating outside at the back, and a few tables in front. It doesn't really hurt that they are across the street from Hole so I can get my taco and donut fix in one shot! Perfection! read more

Great service, great margs and the tacos were wonderful! Can't go wrong with the triple threat.

I do like love the tacos, wish they had chorizo though. But overall solid service, just rough for parking some days.

TacoBilly offers some interesting, delectable tacos with generous portions at great prices. I highly recommend trying their plantain tortilla. Cute, but small place. The entrance/front dining area can be tricky to maneuver once there's a solid line from the door to the register. I quickly came to the conclusion that it's probably wise to opt for outdoor seating (weather permitting), as it was a little too chaotic (to bus our table, return the high chair down the hall, use the restroom) and felt a wee bit intrusive, once the lunch rush hit. This will absolutely not prevent me from returning, though. My new NEW favorite taco place. Definitely a west side gem. read more

Taco Billy - The Little Sister taco + The Support Group taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I visit Asheville often & we always have to stop by Taco Billy. They never disappoint. The yard bird is probably my favorite and I usually get it on a plantain tortilla. The guacamole is always fresh. They have a wide variety of choices, chicken, beef, pork & veggie. They have flour, corn and plantain tortillas. If you like fusion tacos, this is your place (A mix of traditional and creative tacos) read more

Owners Hunter and Beth Berry have captured the exact flavor, style and culture of the Austin breakfast taco. A flavor that I have longed for ever since I left Austin in 2005! They bring with them all the authenticity known only to true foodies all the way from Austin via four years living jn old Mexico. You are lucky, Asheville! I ate there three days in a row on my last visit to AVL and even brought some home to my brother and dad here in CLE. All the tacos I tried were supremely tasty! But if you're new to the breakfast taco, try a build-your-own and then branch out from there. Can't wait to eat there again! read more

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Have you ever been to a Mexican restaurant where you aren't given chips and salsa free? Taco Billy charges $10 for a regular basket of chips and a "monkey" dish of salsa, the dish so small the chips can't scoop up the salsa. I showed my surprise so the wait person brought me some for free. I glanced several times, observing the wait staff hovering around the front cashier desk, in lively conversation with one another. They did break away to attend to their tables only to return to the front area. It didn't feel appropriate to see this. If the staff is going to chit chat/horse around, go to an area not seen by customers. Next, I had a chance to speak with a guy who walked around to speak with customers, inquiring how their meal was. I asked, "How much do you charge for this salad, (I couldn't remember)?" It was simply a plate of romaine lettuce, a few kernels of corn, bread crumbs - not toasted (not even croutons), and a few pieces of shredded cheese with a lemon Caesar dressing. "Bread crumbs," really???" Oh, they charge $10 he answered. I think he was embarrassed because he comped my salad! I hope they have exceptional Margaritas because that would be their saving grace, in my opinion, ha!!! The atmosphere of the restaurant has a authentic Mexican restaurant look with sombreros, bright colors, a fly here and there - just joking about the fly ... the usual ubiquitous decorations found in Mexican restaurants, but, looks are just not enough! read more

Mmmm Taco Billy! This place is excellent for breakfast or lunch. I love that they serve breakfast all day. If you get there at after 11am, you can order from either menu. Two tacos should fill you up nicely, but who can stop at two when there are so many awesome tacos to try? The plaintain tortillas are excellent, but they do sometimes run out. My favorite breakfast tacos are "Mama's Favorite" (Sausage, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, and goat cheese on a plantain tortilla) and the Migas (Eggs, onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, crispy-fried tortilla, and colby-jack cheese). All of the lunch tacos are great too, but my favorites are the Yardbird (Fried chicken, mango slaw, and siracha aioli), Morita (Morita chili-stewed pork and potatoes, tangy slaw, cilantro, and jalapeño crema) and the vegan Support Group (Cumin sweet potatoes, pecan and black bean hummus, roasted pepitas, avocado, spinach, and coconut crema on a plantain tortilla). The guacamole is excellent and so are the various agua frescas. The owner is super, super nice and I wish him continued success! My only disappointment, the coffee is just ok. I would love a better cup of joe to go with the awesome food. read more

Taco Billy - Mama's Favorite and Migas breakfast tacos. Mmmmm. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Best accident ever! We stumbled upon this hidden gem by accident and boy are we happy we did. Do yourself a favor whether you are visiting Asheville or live in Asheville. Make sure Taco Billy is on your list! read more

Two words.... Go Here. I love breakfast tacos and this place is bomb. Guac is also a must have and the staff was super friendly.

Long line for lunch, but speedy and friendly service! A worker took time to come chat with us and offer some suggestions on local breweries. My friends and I ordered the queso to share (with no hot sauce added - had enough of a zing without it!) and would ABSOLUTELY recommend. I ordered the Yard Bird and the Support Group tacos. The Yard Bird's crema was delicious, chicken perfectly crispy, and the slaw added a great flavor. The Support Group was good, but I would have loved a bit more of the black bean hummus/spread to even out the flavors - the sweet potato was a bit overpowering for the rest of the taco. My friends both ordered the Santi and the San Cris tacos. The Santi was very spicy - much more so than your usual chicken tinga tacos - but enjoyable. Both agreed that the San Cris was relatively bland and underwhelming. Overall, would absolutely come by again and try out their other options! read more

Love Taco Billy! I can speak specifically for the San Cris, Santi, Kerbey, Support Group, and the Good Lovin lunch tacos. The meats and sauces are flavorful and the portions generous (you'll be surprised -- I know they look small)! The picnic tables out back get great sun. The staff seem to be happy to be there, which is always a good sign. Also really appreciate their inclusivity and consideration to stock the bathroom with feminine hygiene products. I hope that is one day the norm for restaurants rather than a shining unique example. audrey.hartye@gmail.com argues read more

I've never gone to place that actually had queso fresco on their tacos. I'm in love and can't wait to visit Asheville again. I got the Billie Holiday (purely for the name) and the Santi. I was actually only able to finish one so I saved the second for later. Chips and salsa were great too! Make sure to not be in a rush coming here on a Saturday afternoon! They'll have a line out the door! read more

Taco Billy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

YUM! Oh my goodness these were some of the best breakfast tacos I've ever had in my life. I got the Billie Holiday and Mama's Favorite both were incredible. The Billie Holiday was extremely classic and perfect for those who like the old standbys but Mama's Favorite offered a bit more pizzazz. It's a corn tortilla with sweet potatoes and goat cheese and spinach. So darn good and tasted relatively healthful. Really some great food and even better ambiance! read more

Taco Billy - Billie Holiday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina