El Paraiso Mexican Grill

Came for lunch and received stale chips I couldn’t even enjoy and they don’t make fresh ones and my “burrito” looked like a taquito it was so small and filled with flavorless chicken. Tastes like they got it from a can. I was so hungry I scarfed it down and still starving. Not sure why this place has 4 stars. Def not my idea of authentic Mexican.

Ordered enchiladas, but received some type of mysterious soup. Never again. Ya'll got me though. Good one? ?

Ordered the nachos with chicken. The cheese sauce was separated and very watery. It’s going to be a while before I go back and try something else.

The place was not busy, so we were hesitant. I am glad we stopped by. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting some great mexican food. We will be back!

This is an often overlooked but great place. More people should try it. They accommodate vegetarians better than any other Mexican place in Asheville. -Not only by offering great spanish rice without chicken fat, but by being very friendly! There is one other restaurant that offers the rice, but they tend to be rude and impatient. Vegetarian options: Like I already said, the Spanish rice is vegetarian. That's very rare. Also they have plenty of options for meals and the refried beans are without lard- not always a given. Guacamole has no sour cream for those avoiding dairy.