It’s good food and it’s conveniently located on the entrance of Pisgah forest. It’s a great place to eat before heading outdoors. The service was great and friendly. The decor is really out there and really loud like a Cantina.
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69 New Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-9765+1 828-877-5220Website
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Mexican, Southwestern
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Stay46484569420
80 reviews
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile 
Date of visit: May 2023
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Brenda Donselma... T
178 reviews
Reviewed 21 September 2021 via mobile
About the best Mexican food I have ever had! So delicious and reasonably priced. Taco salad was best ever! Margaritas were also wonderful and the service was great!
Date of visit: September 2021
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karofl1
116 reviews
Reviewed 12 July 2021
My family and I discovered this place after our first choice was closed. It is small, clean and quite busy. It was difficult to choose from the large menu. I decided on enchiladas ranchera, that turned out not to involve tortillas. It was more like...a casserole with a large portion of roast pork, cheese and vegetables and was absolutely delicious! It was accompanied by lettuce and quacamole. I did not leave a bite. The servers were friendly and very attentive, keeping drinks and chips and salsa coming. There was not a single complaint from the other nine people in my party. They were so happy that they returned two days later, with the same great results. This restaurant will definitely be on my agenda when I am in the area.More
Date of visit: July 2021
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patricemZ5405AN
5 reviews
Reviewed 27 June 2021 via mobile
Skip this. Quite revolting presentation, including seriously questionable ingredients. Unless of course you enjoy that sort of thing.
Date of visit: June 2021
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dsmithn
3 reviews
Reviewed 29 May 2021 via mobile
Awesome authentic and affordable Mexican food!! Great service and make sure to ask for spicy salsa if you can handle heat!
Date of visit: May 2021
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Blahblahteacher
167 reviews
Reviewed 4 June 2020 via mobile
Wow !!!! You will be full and satisfied. I got the Taco Loco and I was thinking it was “just” a taco. Nope it was a huge fried flour tortilla filled with chicken , cheese , lettuce and tomato and sour cream. Huge serving. My...friends split a fajita because the servings are big for just one person. The prices are very fair. And the service was quick.More
Date of visit: June 2020
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665leannn
2 reviews
Reviewed 16 April 2020
I have been there may times and the food is good every time. The service is great. Never have had bad service and never bad food. Is very consistent. I recommend this for lunch they are quick.
Date of visit: January 2020
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spiritrock
39 reviews
Reviewed 12 February 2020
The atmosphere is festive Mexican with warm friendly staff that strive for quick and friendly service. If you need anything, just a hand wave brings your server. Food is excellent, menu has a wide variety and you will surely walk out with a smile on...your face! Good Food, Good Prices, Good People, Good Service!More
Date of visit: February 2020
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Cynthia N
39 reviews
Reviewed 5 July 2019 via mobile
My friends had the special and it was delicious - homemade corn tortillas, chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. I asked if they had chili rellano as it wasn't on the menu. They said they could make it. Let's just say next time I'll stick...with menu items. I give them props for making it though. The staff was also awesome. Not the greatest Mexican restaurant in Brevard, but not horrible either.More
Date of visit: July 2019
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PreacherPearcy
283 reviews
Reviewed 8 March 2019 via mobile
Several of us got together for a Mexican meal. This place was tremendous. We were very well pleased. Great service, freshly prepared food, definitely worth a return visit.
Date of visit: March 2019
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limey385
4 reviews
Reviewed 22 December 2018
It is a very laid back restaurant with great food and service. It's the cozy neighborhood place where you run into friends, where you can sit back, relax, laugh and have a good meal. The servers are very attentive. The food is always the same...high quality each time - no surprises and the white cheese sauce for the chips is fabulous.More
Date of visit: November 2018
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grandmakatie
203 reviews
Reviewed 13 November 2018
We found this near our hotel while in the area for a trade show. We seated and immediately they came up to take our order and brought us chips and salsa. It is a quiet restaurant (we were late lunch) and we could talk without...shouting. No pressure to leave when we were finished either. The food came out hot, and delicious. We had grilled chicken, vegetables, rice and salad. We both enjoyed our food and we would eat here again when in the area.More
Date of visit: November 2018
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DPerkins1954
200 reviews
Reviewed 30 October 2018
El Chapala is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in Pisgah Forest. The food is very good, the staff is fantastic. They go out of their way to be helpful and insure that you have a good experience. The atmosphere is laid back, service is quick. When...in the area, do not miss El ChapalaMore
Date of visit: October 2018
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jansatay
35 reviews
Reviewed 15 October 2018 via mobile
When you walk in this resturant it's pretty laid back. You seat yourself and they bring you a menu and get your drink order. Someone brings you chops and salsa. They have good mexican food. The fajitas are really good and the chimichangas are one...of my favorites.More
Date of visit: September 2018
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illustratorpat
12 reviews
Reviewed 27 August 2018 via mobile
It is no secret that Brevard NC has many other Mexican restaurants. However L Chapala is the best. They go out of their way to make sure your dining experience is outstanding. Their chicken burrito is the best. Prices are inexpensive and well worth the...trip.More
Date of visit: August 2018
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- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Value: 5
- Atmosphere: 4