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El Que Pasa is the go-to Mexican restaurant in Asheville, NC, serving up authentic flavors and a vibrant atmosphere. Located at 891 Patton Ave unit e, El Que Pasa is a must-visit destination for anyone craving delicious Mexican cuisine. Our menu features a wide range of traditional dishes, from tacos and burritos to enchiladas and more. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, El Que Pasa has something for everyone. With a commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and providing exceptional customer service, we're the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience. Come taste the difference at El Que Pasa, Asheville's premier Mexican restaurant.

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Louann Jewell
Louann Jewell -Local Guide
a year ago
Awesome birthday celebration. Their shrimp taquittos are totally delicious. Then, they served a " fried" ice cream with cool whip. If you have never tried a fried ice cream - you definitely should. My daughter loves the fresh salmon entree with spinach...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael Omen
Michael Omen -Local Guide
a year ago
it's a standard fare Mexican restaurant that's nice and clean with good food, great service and a really big bar as well.Dietary restrictions: custom orders didn't seem to be an issueParking: parking lot shared in a fairly busy plaza but it's not too badKid-friendliness: there's...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
William Fritzler
William Fritzler -Local Guide
a year ago
This was my first time dining here, and I had a wonderful experience. I don't recall the name of my dish, but it came with a sope (added beef) and a chicken enchilada with rice and beans. It was delicious! Also, I loved all the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Andrew Cates
Andrew Cates -Local Guide
6 years ago
This is California style Mexican food. Large menu. Can definitely get crowded but the service is very fast so is typically not a problem. Free, unlimited chips, bean dip, and salsa bar. The food is great and especially the meat, in...Read More
Stephanie El-Hajj
Stephanie El-Hajj -Local Guide
3 years ago
Ordered the fajita nachos. The portion was wildly generous but the vegetables were cut really oddly and the overall dish was missing something. Would totally go back and try something different.Protip: if you're picking up, you can line up along the restaurant front in your...Read More
Jess Rogers
Jess Rogers -Local Guide
2 years ago
I'm ashamed I've lived in Asheville for years and have not gone here before. It looks small on the outside but opens up to a large restaurant that is clean with an endless menu. It's pricier than other Mexican restaurants but you know how the...Read More
Gina Vitello-Jacome
Gina Vitello-Jacome
3 years ago
David Malchow
David Malchow -Local Guide
9 months ago
Mexican is my second favorite food, and I eat it all the time, but I won't be coming back here. Lots of people seem to love this place, but I'm absolutely defeated right now from the Enchiladas Suizas. Food has never wanted to leave my...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
David Ellis
David Ellis -Local Guide
a month ago
Best Cali-Mex food in Asheville. Service is excellent! We eat here as often as possible. Fajitas are very tasty. My favorite is the beef tamale, the superb rice with tomato and onion, and the "cornbread". I cannot say enough about every...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Mr Schmidt
Mr Schmidt -Local Guide
4 weeks ago
It's my favorite Mexican restaurant in the world. But they turned evil after the hurricane. A new menu that is now $2 higher. In addition to this a new fee for dining & hospitality.Instead of dining here every week or so Im now...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Doughlas Setzer
Doughlas Setzer -Local Guide
a year ago
My friends and I had an amazing time at El Que Pasa Mexican restaurant! The salsa bar alone deserves a standing ovation - it’s out of this world good. The shrimp tacos I ordered were hands down some of the best tacos I’ve ever eaten....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Courtney Wohl
Courtney Wohl
a year ago
This restaurant is extremely well organized and customer oriented. Their food is not only outstanding, their service is some of the best to offer. We had a wedding rehearsal party with over 25 people. Arturo and his team made sure no drink was ever empty...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sage Seeley
Sage Seeley
a month ago
I went for first time with a group of 15. There was also a party of 30-40 young student choir who were in Asheville to preform at the Biltmore, at same time! The service was great. Servers were polite & efficient . Food was amazing,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Claire Budell
Claire Budell -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
Hilda was a terrific server! We loved the Choripollo Plate and chiles toreados! 🌶️🔥💃🏻We will have to try something else next time but this dinner entree is really delicious. We get corn tortillas and share. With the salsa bar and the free bean dip it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mary's Coffee (Mary)
Mary's Coffee (Mary) -Local Guide
3 months ago
Delicious food! And amazingly big portions. You'll be leaving full or taking leftovers home! Definitely worth the cost.Servers are friendly and attentive. I do think more servers should be hired as the servers do seem overworked. I just hope they're paid enough.All the food tasted...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Eli Brooks
Eli Brooks
5 months ago
The FASTEST service I've ever had. Let me just say I am sad I don't live in Asheville and was only visiting. Places like El Que Pasa are a rare find anywhere in this world. With good food, great service, large portions and reasonable prices...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nancy Hyler
Nancy Hyler -Local Guide
5 days ago
Great Tex Mex food!!! Service friendly and fast. They will get you whatever you want. Loved the food!!!Vegetarian options: Kid friendly 😎Kid-friendliness: They treat kids very well
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Forrest rose
Forrest rose -Local Guide
4 months ago
Hole in the wall or Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Cuisine in AshevilleNestled in the vibrant culinary scene of Asheville, North Carolina, **El Que Pasa** stands out as a delightful destination for anyone craving authentic Mexican flavors. From the moment I walked through the door,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Gross
David Gross -Local Guide
4 months ago
Great local tex mex resturant. They have a salsa bar with several really good options and the chips come with bean dip that is also typically good. Their menu is pretty standard but does have a few more unique options here amd there if you...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Janice Snuggs
Janice Snuggs -Local Guide
4 months ago
It is absolutely the BEST mexican restaurant I've eaten in around the Asheville area. The tacos are huge, I had carne asada meat, my grandaughter had the carnita tacos, our friend had carne asada plate. Super good quality of meat, carne asada is...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sam Finley
Sam Finley -Local Guide
6 months ago
Excellent food, delicious margaritas, fair prices.Portions were generous, the staff was kind and it seems to attract the best locals (at least I found that in my experience here).Will return on future trips!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lawrence Rosenthal
Lawrence Rosenthal
6 months ago
I was visiting Asheville and found this place via a Google search. I am very glad I found it. Possibly the best chicken fajitas I've had; the bartender was very nice and efficient (I ate at the bar); and the prices were very...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Koby Ellick
Koby Ellick -Local Guide
10 months ago
This was hands down the best Hispanic food I’ve ever had. You can easily tell that the meat that they get is not only marinated well, but it is also good cuts of meat. I really appreciated that. Their salsa station and bean dip was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Melisha Mullins
Melisha Mullins -Local Guide
5 months ago
Been a regular at El que pasa for years... Normally we would choose this every single time over other local Mexican restaurants.But I'm not longer forking my money to a business whose employees treat people with such rudeness and disrespect.
Food: 5/5Service: 1/5
Stuart Greene
Stuart Greene -Local Guide
10 months ago
Go-to location for California-style Mexican food in Asheville. High volume and quick service. Good lunch location. I have eaten here for years when I am in the mood for California-style Mexican. They have a great salsa bar and excellent bean dip....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jordan Siddons
Jordan Siddons -Local Guide
a year ago
Long live El Que Pasa ! This place is so good. I’ve been several times now and this time, although the busiest I’ve seen, was arguably the best visit yet. Super impressed with how efficient this place is. After a short wait for our table,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Avl Angel
Avl Angel
7 months ago
When I visited today May 10, 2024, the prices on the menu were NOT what I was charged in my ticket …… when I asked, the waiter said let me check. I went up with him to to from counter to look at the menu...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Leland Edwards
Leland Edwards -Local Guide
5 months ago
THE BEST! Around! From Bean dip to service, EXCELLENT! I love this place fast friendly, amazing service! This place is very busy now but never slow in friendly service and Excellent food! Eat here at least 3 times a month! Fresh food...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee
10 months ago
Admittedly, we came on a Friday night when it was very busy, so the service wasn’t great but that never bothers me because I know how it is, but our server was so quick to take orders she kept cutting me off and I wasn’t...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Julie Cheadle
Julie Cheadle
a year ago
Today I came in and sat at a high top , just waiting on my husband. The bartender , Giselle , was so on point . My goodness she and I met 12 years ago at the smaller bar before the addition....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Eddie E
Eddie E -Local Guide
a year ago
Great place to grab something to eat. Only had about 2 issues with the visit, we had 4 people and only one basket of chips and a very small bowl of bean dip. The second issue was our waiter got confused and mixed up our...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Joe
Joe
9 months ago
We used to love papas and beer. Guess this an off shoot of them. But it wasnt as good as i remember. My onions and veg coulda been cooked longer. Too much char on ALL MY FOOD. I know they use a special seasoning like...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Zane Justus
Zane Justus
a year ago
THIS PLACE IS AWFUL!!!!! I would never recommend it to anyone they should be shut down. I went there and first off the salsa just tasted like marinara sauce. And then they got my order wrong! And after me and my family ate dinner immediately...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5

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