Los Nenes is a hidden gem to grab some authentic tacos & some baked goods. It is tucked away in a…read morestrip mall. The tacos were large and Delia. The asada were packed to the gills! Totally worth the money! Go give Los Nenes a try!

Taco review! TL;DR - get the carnitas, only available on weekends. It's hard to spend a better…read more$2.50. When I heard that the creator of the Asheville Taco Map named our local panaderia and Latin market Los Nenes one of his top stops for tacos, I was excited. That plus the fact that they serve carnitas on the weekend and I already stop in regularly to buy their fantastic homemade salsa, and this had to happen ASAP. So after binge-watching Netflix's "Taco Chronicles," we got in line the next possible Saturday behind lots of hungry families ordering steaming catering trayfuls of carnitas and chicharrones by the pound. It all looked great and we definitely over-ordered tacos. We settled on two carnitas, two barbacoa de borrego (lamb v. beef, thank you Google Translate), and one lengua and chicken taco each. The taquero behind the counter was all smiles and kindly let us sample the chicken to make sure the spice-level was OK for our sensitive babe (consider it toddler-approved). Good to know: 1) pay at the grocery register after you order, before you eat in/carryout; 2) don't forget to toss a couple bucks in the empty jug on top of the deli case labeled "propinas gracias"; 3) beans and rice are only available weekdays; 4) watch out for small bone chips in the barbacoa. The meats all seem to be made in house, while, according to the article, Los Nenes sources the tortillas from Georgia (https://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/07/01/ashevilles-10-best-tacos-according-taco-map-creator-luis-martinez/1489531001/). The person behind the counter warms the tortillas to order in a panini press and makes the tacos right in front of you. (Try not to drool on the window glass.). Then get in line to pay the cashier and head up the steps to the refrigerator area to grab your preferred toppings, pickles, lime wedges, and house-made salsa (the green is gluten-free; haven't confirmed about the red, but probably). As a condiment junkie and raw-onion hater, this was the ideal setup for me to customize each bite. My stomach is growling just remembering! The tacos are overstuffed with meat and come encased in two thin, pliable corn tortillas. The meltingly tender, moist carnitas were our favorite, especially topped with some acidic toppings to blast through the rich meat. A little sprinkle of salt and squeeze of fresh lime, and they were totally crave-worthy. The barbacoa were also tasty, if a little less thrilling. Lengua we both found a bit dry and gamey - much better elsewhere. Chicken is breast strips stewed with peppers and onions and a tad bland on its own but a good bite with salsa. And the salsa roja is off the hook with charred pepper bits and a good dose of salt - so addictive. Overall I think there are better taco joints, notably Muñoz and the Los Tacotes truck in front of Root Bar in EAVL. And it's definitely a no-frills experience at Los Nenes - you're eating in a little butcher shop/bakery/grocery market. But Los Nenes is the first taco joint here I've found making traditional confit-ed carnitas. And they are really good! The line of folks hailing from Latin America knows what's up. We will definitely be back for carnitas! And I recommend buying the $1 Styrofoam cups of their homemade salsa anytime you want an upgrade for your chips, stews, or sauces at home. Thank me later :)

I'm almost through the jar as a dip, it's so good I haven't had a chance to marinate or try any of…read morethe recipes. This means I need more jars. Five stars, best thing ever. And they're really nice people!

Came across this company at the Got2B NC fair a while ago. If you're looking for something…read moredifferent, I highly recommend their red curry beer mustard!! This stuff is addictive especially on grilled salmon & chicken. Their other products are very good as well but this red curry mustard is an obsession!

This is the place to find authentic hispanic/latin ingredients. They have everything you need for…read morean authentic dish from banana leaves to masa. Lovely mom and pop shop. Makes me feel like I'm back home up here in the mountains

We stopped in here today to get some tortillas and were happy they had some in the fridge! They…read morehave several selections of cremas and cheeses. We just can't accept the widely available cremas at grocery stores, Mexican markets are the way to go here! There was a decent selection of other products such as flours, spices, peppers, drinks, etc. This has your staples but not a great place for produce or meats.

This was my first time ever visiting Asheville, and somehow one of the places I'll remember most…read morefrom the trip is a sandwich shop/bodega. I stopped in my first day and got the LT sandwich, which was amazing, but I ended up spending almost as much time looking around the store as I did eating. They have everything from local mustards and honey to tinned fish, seasonings, and a whole section from a local creamery with ice cream, yogurt, smoothies, etc. Everything seems thoughtfully picked out and locally sourced when possible, without having the ridiculous prices you sometimes expect from a place like this. The staff was also amazing--genuinely friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about the food and everything they carry. I liked the place enough that, despite having an entire city of restaurants I'd never tried before, I came back the very next day. This time I got the grinder, which ended up being my favorite, along with the roast beef, which was also delicious. Between the sandwiches, the people, and the frankly ridiculous amount of good shit packed into the store, everything about this place was great. There are plenty of places I didn't get a chance to try while I was in Asheville, but I have absolutely no regrets using two lunches on this one. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Shoutout to one of the owners- Patty- goes out of his way to take care of customers

We found this gem on a morning walk during our stay in Asheville. We grabbed one of their…read more sandwiches (Italian Grinder) from the cooler and a few other things for our hike. The sandwich was delicious!! Everything was so fresh! We loved it so much that we went back every morning before our hikes to get sandwiches for the remainder of our stay!! Bonus that the staff is super friendly!!

Drove by this place a handful of times and finally decided it was time to check it out. So glad we…read moredid, the menu has so many good sounding options it was hard to choose which i wanted more (guess I'll have to go back, oh nooo...). I got the thanksgiving croissant and it hits that Thanksgiving leftover vibe so well haha. It is also *massive* which is great--leftovers of the leftover sandwich! The people were kind and while you wait for your order to be made you can browse the shop attached to the cafe. From handmade blankets to walking sticks to lotions to classic Coca Cola bottles, you never know what you'll run into. All in all, highly recommend checking them out and I'm eager to make a trip back to see them again.

Wonderful friendly staff! This isn't fast food- it's made to order. But the store is fun to peruse…read morewhile waiting!

I stayed within walking distance of this cute little market. I was looking for snack foods, which…read morethey had in spades. They also have plenty staples so you could shop for more substantial groceries as well.

Super cute gifts, great selection of healthy food, nice and clean. Awesome market. Nice people.read more

PAN DULCE FOR DAYS!…read more Pan Dulce is Spanish for sweet bread, basically Mexican pastries. Who knew Asheville had something like this here!? I was born and raised in Phoenix and grew up with a lot of Mexican cuisine and culture around me. They have so many Pan Dulce to pick from! They have metal trays along with tongs available for you to pick what you want then bring to the check out counter. Besides this, they had a store with shelf's full of everything you need for Mexican cooking. Some things that caught my eye were homemade tortillas and a cooler full of homemade tamales. I got some of the tortillas and they were some of the best I've had out here! The Pan Dulce all tasted very fresh, and not too sweet. I'll definitely be returning and snagging more pictures next time.

We are so excited to have a European market closer to home! They have a huge selection of products,…read morea lot I don't understand but I hope to! I was very impressed with the amount of herbs and natural health remedies they have. They have a lot of sweets so I'm sure anyone that has a sweet tooth will be like a kid at Disney going in here. They have a good amount of cooler space also with ALL kinds of cured meats! Also dairy products, cake, frozen fruit, etc. The pantry items are impressive and I have a lot to learn about them!

Cute little market chocked full of all kinds of food from European countries…read more I saw their menu on the Yelp site and I was hoping for some fresh food for lunch but all I found was it in frozen. I did go to get some pierogies and they had buy one get one free on the homemade one so that was a deal! I also found a tea variety pack perfect for a Christmas gift. I also got on her text list for when fresh pierogies are available.