El Que Pasa in Asheville

891 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-3660, Asheville

Overview

Cuisine
  • Mexican
  • Soutdwestern
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Features
  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Waitstaff
  • Parking Available
  • Television
  • Highchairs Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Serves Alcohol
  • Full Bar
Good for
  • Families witd children
  • Kids
  • Large groups

Restaurant Hours

Monday

11:00 am

Wednesday

11:00 am

Friday

11:00 am

Sunday

11:00 am

Do they have salsa bar all the time?

Yes... And Best Mexican Food In Asheville!!! 🌮🌯🥙🍅🥑🍽🍹🍺

are they open on Sunday

Yes n I highly recommend!

Who is the bartender on Thursday nights

Cruz wound

What is the current health grade at El Que Pasa Asheville

Not sure of the number grade but I believe it is an A.

Review

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Darrell Williams
google
11.24.2024
5/5

Best Mexican food around nice people and the best service me and my family go 3 times a week would recommend this restaurant to any one

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Kathy Siebert Wischmeier
google
10.19.2018
4/5

One of the better Mexican restaurants around. I feel their fried ice cream needs to be a two scooper bowl though and less whip cream. Thanks

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Kevyn Barger
google
05.19.2018
5/5

I call this "the secret Papa's and Beer" even though it's not that secret anymore. The restaurants are owned by the same people, so they have the exact same menu. El Que Pasa doesn't get as busy as Papa's and Beer does, though, so it's a lot easier to get in and grab a table during the busier hours. Same huge burritos, same absolutely delicious guacamole they make at your table, same friendly service, same everything! It's a good go-to if you're craving Papa's and Beer but don't want to have to fight the crowds.

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Wendy Murphy
google
05.08.2018
2/5

Fajitas are supposed to come with sour cream and guac, they did not. Beans were about 1/8 of a cup. Rice was adequate, and the pork carnitas was tasty. Vegs were OK with that. There was a strange sauce on the side and no salsa. The curros came soogy and I would not order again via delivery. All in all I was disappointed. I ordered with door dash who were prompt.

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Jennifer Nobles
google
04.23.2018
5/5

Delicious food! The service is great and very fast. Some of the best carnitas I've ever had.

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Shelly W Fields
google
04.13.2018
5/5

Love this restaurant, the food and service is always excellent. The food is fresh no can or frozen foods. I normally get enchiladas with fresh spinach and mushrooms. The prices are good as well.

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Karen King
google
04.02.2018
5/5

Food is always great, way to much to eat. Seated right away

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Coy Theobalt
google
03.11.2018
3/5

Meh, same bland americanized mexican food as papas and beer. If the quality of ingredients used were of a higher standard I think this place would be good. Instead i always walk away not feeling great. The good service gained an extra star.

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Patrick Biggar
google
03.09.2018
5/5

I have never had a bad meal here. Fast service, large portions, and very reasonable price. Don't let the outside strip mall vibe deter you. But do lock your car!Great solid tasty food in a sometimes pretentious Asheville food scene.

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Taylor Whitehead
google
03.07.2018
5/5

I haven't had a bad meal here ever and I've had lunch or dinner here 20 times. Service is always quick and very welcoming. Food is always served really quick. Usually, by the time I devour the chips and bean dip, and grab some salsa at the salsa bar, the food is up. Oh and everything is decently priced. 5 out of 5 stars from me 🔥🔥🔥💯🌮🌮🌯

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tabitha
google
02.02.2018
5/5

I love this place! When I want Mexican food this is where I go! I usually go here once a week with my family or friends! Their prices are excellent and they give you big portions. Even their lunch portions are a great size! The service is always fast, friendly, and professional! They have added a drummer on Friday nights that provides entertainment also!

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Amy G
google
01.26.2018
1/5

Table was filthy dirty!! Food all over the table and booth, had to ask them to clean it. Old upside down styrofoam cup of some sort of drink on the windowsill, I had to wipe up the mess. Obviously no sanitizing or attention to cleanliness!! Bathrooms dirty..... server kept pulling off her face mask... very uncomfortable feeling. Will NOT be returning!!

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wideawake 1
google
11.19.2017
4/5

Great food! Excellent service!

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Nancy Hester
google
11.01.2017
5/5

Delicious food. Big servings. Reasonable prices. Our server was wonderful. Highly recommend the Burrito Del Mar!

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Josef Kalna
google
10.21.2017
5/5

Reliable, tastes great, overall a fantastic restaurant. Good tacos

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Andrew Cates
google
10.02.2017
5/5

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 my opinion. High quality meats, char-grilled to perfection and they don't skimp either. The meal portions are large. I typically share a plate or burrito with my wife and it's plenty to fill us up. This location just expanded into an adjacent area to add more seating and a new larger bar. I've said for years this is probably the best restaurant value in Asheville, as far as quality and quantity of food relative to price. We've probably eaten here 60-80 times over the last 10 years. Eat local!

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Ron Yearout
google
10.01.2017
5/5

Great food, cold beer, good service.

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Cece Barnard
google
09.15.2017
4/5

Pretty good food. Some wait-staff may want to learn English better, to be able to take orders correctly.

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Shawn Anderson
google
09.09.2017
5/5

Everything was perfect, still hot and fresh by the time I opened it at home!!

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Tanya Neplioueva
google
08.04.2017
5/5

Best Mexican food in town, and good vegetarian options. Baja fish tacos, enchiladas, and burritos are great.

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Austin Hill
google
08.03.2017
3/5

Apparently no one ever told them that guacamole doesn't have raw onions in it. It's a cheap way to bulk up an otherwise tasty dish. It had very large chunks in it so that my palate was ruined after one bite.

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Denise Monnat
google
08.02.2017
5/5

Fantastic, authentic Mexican food. Great, friendly service. Prices fair, portions huge, take note, you will not be able to eat all. We have over ordered not realizing.

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Jacob Knoles
google
07.23.2017
3/5

Food was overall pretty good. No salsa is provided and instead is a bean dip which was odd. Also we were extremely rushed our entire time. I was asked to pay while I was still eating. Overall pretty good Mexican food but a very rushed experience

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Jack Stephens
google
06.22.2017
5/5

Very good margaritas, excellent queso, great enchiladas, very friendly service. I highly recommend this place.

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Mike T
google
06.17.2017
5/5

Fast and friendly service, great food at a low price and huge portions. Never been disappointed

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Big Daddy
google
06.11.2017
5/5

Always love the food and service here. The prices are great and they load up your plate. The salsa bar is the best around!

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The Pie Guy 2
google
05.17.2017
5/5

Some of the best Mexican food ever! Great service.

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Rupali Gupta
google
05.02.2017
2/5

I love Mexican food, when it comes to the comparison with their competitors (Papa and Bear's) they do not stand a chance, food is not as good, place is compact.

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Deb Baker
google
04.27.2017
5/5

The food was excellent and super fast service!

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Palazoloup
google
04.16.2017
4/5

Very good meals. We enjoyed the visit. Great chips and salsa and nice service

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john pfluger
google
04.14.2017
5/5

I would rate El Que Pasa as about time best Mexican restaurant in the Asheville area. Excellent food, very nice portions and reasonable prices. What more can you ask for?

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alesha smith
google
04.04.2017
5/5

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Asheville. They are so friendly and the service is second to none. I was so full. Delicious. Oh, and those margaritas were off the chain!

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Gina Holmes
google
03.24.2017
5/5

Amazing food!! The huge avocado burrito plate was only $9.99!! Such great food and large portions for a great price. Definitely check it out if you're craving Mexican food.

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melissa harmon
google
03.14.2017
3/5

Local who frequently eats at El Que Pasa. We have chosen to eat here several times since covid and restaurant has outside seating. Outside seating should actually be classified the “smoking section”. Very aggravating that the servers allow those sitting on patio to smoke (not just one table, but 3). I wish health department would visit. I won’t be back for a while.

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Patrick Bradshaw
google
02.11.2017
5/5

This is the only place we have ordered take out from during the pandemic that has been consistent in their quality and flavor.

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Theresa Calloway
google
01.11.2017
4/5

Not nearly as crowded as usual. Service was fast and good.

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Paul Brownell
google
01.07.2017
5/5

Delicious food. Great service. Extensive menu. All the portions are generous and delicious. We knew we came to the right place when they immediately set chips and bean dip in front of us with our menus. Very reasonable prices as well!!

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Julz Elmore
google
10.19.2016
2/5

Wasn't my preference for Mexican but others around liked it. Salsa bar was a neat set up.

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Jill Laughter
google
09.06.2016
5/5

The best Mexican restaurant in town. They are always bumping! But they r also so fast. They are actually fixing to expand which is wonderful because being crowded would be the only complaint I have but they are working on it. And can't be upset that they are so good everyone wants to eat there:-)

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John Culligan
google
08.25.2016
4/5

If you like Mexican... this is the place for you! Very good food & great service! Have some of the best fajitas I've ever had. Would recommend them to family & friends

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Hayley Morgan
google
07.19.2016
2/5

We eat here very regularly. Dine in is good, service and quality of food. Today we got take out, ordered Zacatecas Fajitas for two, food had very little flavor, didn't taste the chipotle at all. Not even sure they didn't just give us regular fajitas. Portions were small, not a lot of meat and a measly container of bean dip that wasn't even full. We felt that we wanted to support our local favorite restaurants during this time but you're going to have to do better in order to keep your regulars coming. This was a poor lazy effort. Disappointed

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Samantha Reid
google
07.15.2016
5/5

The food here is so yummy! Instead of the typical salsa with your chips, this place serves beans. You can get a variety of salsas from the salsa bar. The food comes out quickly, and if you order something with steak, they put a lot of it in your item. It's also incredibly affordable for the quality of the food. Highly recommend!

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Bill Driver
google
06.27.2016
5/5

Great experience. Served my large family and everyone was complementary of the service and good. Will return soon.

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Blake
google
05.26.2016
1/5

If I could give this place a zero I would. I do not recommend anybody to eat here not just during the pandemic but ever! They have workers here working with COVID. This business should be closed indefinitely for not treating their workers humanly.

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Amanda Lunsford
google
05.19.2016
2/5

Use to love this place but seems like now everytime i dine in or take out my order is wrong. Its very simple and they never act like they are sorry or wrong. My orders are normally $60 and up I should get what I paid for. Today will be my last time im highly upset . Do better or don't do business at all

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Christer Billinger
google
04.04.2016
5/5

This pace is really good! Packs with people in a big an buzzeling restaurant. The menu is huge with all the common mexican favorites and more! The homemade dip for the curtecy chips was delicious, The seafood soup fresh and filled with seafood I hade the steak fajitas and it was huge with refried beans and the regular fixings. A must visit when you are in the area!

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Lisa Ragan
google
03.18.2016
5/5

Always good food,priced very reasonable, and never have to wait regardless of how busy.

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Katsiaryna Maisiyenia
google
03.12.2016
5/5

Love it. Consistently good mexicali food

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Ken Potts
google
01.16.2016
5/5

Best place on Patton avenue for authentic Mexican food!!

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Taylor Ocasio
google
01.12.2016
2/5

Food was so soggy I couldn’t stomach. Just ordered thru DoorDash because I had a giftcard... super sad because I tried to be polite & kind to them When I called. All I asked for was a simple discount for the future... 15-20% at the most, but all she kept saying was “that’s just how it comes, it gets soggy on the ride.” Well if it gets soggy, why not put the sauce on the side so it doesn’t ruin the entire meal? I couldn’t even stomach it. Super disappointed about the customer service. I gave the woman the feedback over the call & she said she’d pass it on to her manager. Hopefully she does because I don’t want other folks paying good money for an enchilada that arrives like soup. 😢 bright side: their queso is super yummy!

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