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Salsa Mexican Caribbean Restaurant

6 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3302 (Downtown Asheville)
828-252-9805
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Ranked #20 of 403 restaurants in Asheville
Price range: S$13 - S$19
Cuisines: Caribbean, Mexican
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Neighbourhood: Downtown Asheville
Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Neighbourhood: Downtown Asheville
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Good selection of food inspired by Mexican & carribean. Some items are a bit pricey. But the food we ordered was excellent.

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See 7 more reviews by Jasladsha for Asheville
Lexington
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70 reviews 70 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It was by chance my husband and I stumbled across this restaurant. After a quick debate we decided to take a chance on it. We were seated rather quickly at lunch on a Friday. It's a small space so expect to be a bit cozy with the tables around you. After we arrived there were a few parties that had... More

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See 2 more reviews by kychilehead for Asheville
Lexington SC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

This is the best Mexican/caribbean restaurant I've ever been too. Great food. Large portions. Very inexpensive. Unique menu. Nice staff. Small place and gets crowded at lunch. People wait in line to eat here. Very flavorable and well thought out menu. I love this place.

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Georgia
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

We were a bit surprised about how small the place is and it was a little squeeze for 6 people. The server we had was very friendly and helpful. All of the food was amazing- especially the beef empanadas and their shredded pork special with pineapple. We all enjoyed our food and the unique twist on the dishes.

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See 3 more reviews by lnr567 for Asheville
San Francisco California
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

After a family wedding we headed to Salsa's with 2 other couples for our last dinner before leaving town. what a good find this place was! the food came in a pumice type serving bowl sizzling hot, the presentation was good but the food was better. No one in our party was disappointed and the drinks we ordered were fantastic... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant on a Friday night. We had no wait for a table and had very prompt, courteous service during the entire meal. The food was exceptional and absolutely better than we had anticipated. Loved this restaurant and will definitely be dining there again.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We ate here on a Saturday at lunch. The place is small, but the food is amazing. We all enjoyed our meals and I especially enjoyed the combination of flavors, textures and overall appearance. One of the best dining experiences that we had in Asheville.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I was skeptical about trying this restaurant (looking from the outside in), but came away very pleased. It is small and what it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up with food quality and price. The staff was very helpful in picking items off the menu. You will find people of all ages enjoying the night.

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See 2 more reviews by MustangGirl2008 for Asheville
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Spicy, cheerful, friendly and delicious. The server was helpful and the food was great. I'll definitely return.

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See 2 more reviews by Helplawyer for Asheville
Louisville,KY
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13 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I don't usually give bad reviews as I try and find something I like about everything. With that being said. The food is really eclectic and the chef makes it up as he goes apparently. We ordered fish they brought us tofu. We ordered Margarita's they brought them in mini daquiri glasses for 9.00 a piece. The restaurant is very... More

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