Salsa's

As local Chef Hector’s debut restaurant, Salsa’s serves Mexican-Caribbean cuisine that’s fresh, funky, and always delicious.

8 / 10
171
ratings
  • Phone

    (828) 252-9805

  • Website

    salsasnc.com

  • X (Twitter)

    salsasasheville

  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

6 Patton Ave (at Lexington Ave.) Asheville , NC 28801 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 60


Keywords:

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April F

Get the guacamole and the mango habanero salsa ! FYI, the salsas come together on a plate, so if you are sharing and anyone doesn't like something, ask to have them separated. I liked the mixing.

Michael Kim

Pork empanada was amazing. Also had the butternut squash empanada (it was a special) which was also awesome. Definitely will come again next time I'm in Asheville.

Shirley Liu

Lime seared tilapia tacos w/ CHIPOTLE PEANUT SALSA were awesome. Substitute the pico de gallo for a specialty salsa ! Server had great suggestions & was particularly accomodating. NOT typical mex food.

Steve O

Visit Salsa every time we are in Asheville. The sweet potato paquete was amazing & I am a carnivore. Loved the chipotle peanut salsa as well .

Asher Kahn-Krell

Incredibly delicious food that has a unique flare. Very large portions that are good for sharing. The empanadas are crunchy and very full.

Kevin G

Flavors here are amazing and the portions are huge. That's a good thing.

Jason Shope

Do not miss Salsa's if you're in Asheville. Get anything with pork , you will not regret it. One of Asheville's top 5.

Mike Wood

Saw comments about the fire roasted tomato & chipotle peanut salsa , and decided to try it. Everyone was absolutely right! It was fantastic! Also had the Holy Guacamole . Beautiful!

Caroline Anne

Seriously amazing! I had the pork quesadilla and its definitely more meat than cheese ! My fiancé had the veggie plate and said it was the best veggie meal ever!

Katie J.

Honestly the pulled pork taco was the best taco I've ever had. $10 for all that! Yum

Lisa

The food had a lot of flavor and service was great! The blueberry mojito was delicious. Great for vegetarians !

Jessica Holmes

If you enjoy exotic flavors, this place will not disappoint! Try salsa trio with pineapple habanero , chipotle pumpkin , and guacamole . Excellent mojitos as well !

Amelia Hall

Try the Slow Pulled Pork Empanada - Slow pulled pork , cilantro , Avocado sauce , personal – orange sauce , sweet corn , queso Blanco

Sheila Flanagan

Pom Pom Pom. Best place in Asheville! We make s point to get here every time in town .

Kellie Prince

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ????????????????❤

Matt Morrell

Place is the bomb! Every time in Asheville make it a point. Great combo of Ingredients. It's like Mexican meets Cuban meets Jamaican meets straight island love.

ty hallock

Ask server Ridgel to do tricks.

Pattie Hofland

Great food, love the outside alleyway with a little window bar

Amelia Hall

Try the Burritos Favoritios , The Asheville - The Asheville Burrito Favirito- steak , shrimp , and cut french fries , queso blanco

David Zande

Awesome. Had the hot lava bowl thing! Wow! Porky goodness.

Michael Wright

Salsa is good I had the Smoked tomato . Nice bit of heat to it but not overpowering.

Jacob Lee

Fresh salsas are mouth watering.. so is the ultimate lava rock bowl .

Marirene Edwards

More Mexican than Caribbean, but good food. Asheville lemonade was yummy :)

Barbara Kallas

First time was great. Second time, sat down, no one came to take our order, so we walked out.

Amelia Hall

Try the Spliff Rolls - Crab & cheese stuffed flour tortilla rolls with coconut sauce and mango salsa

Tom Kassab

LOVE this restaurant ! A MUST when in Asheville!

Brent Corbett

Awesome little place with inventive dishes, fun staff , and fresh ingredients !

Tom Ouellette

The pork rellano was amazing! Word to first time guests- portions are huge

Lauren

Vegetarians : Get the veggie plato. You won't regret it. The margaritas are good, but should have been twice the size or half the price. Guac tasted fresh but a but bland for my tastes.

Carrie Castellon

I love everything here except the fact that they close from 4-5pm...stupid.

Mike Freyder

Don't leave Asheville without hitting this place! Ultimate lava rock bowl full of yummy goodness... Dangerous, but worth it!

Regina Driessen

Big potions. Once is good enough for me to go there

Amy M

Don't leave here without trying the roasted tomato & chipotle peanut salsa !

Marion

I can only describe the molcajete as...a meat volcano .

Jason Purdy

Cubano burrito is awesome. Big enough to share, IMO.

Victor

You have to try the moonshine margarita it's awesome...

Kristine Draheim

Bloody maria and nachos , great service!

Pattie Hofland

Everything is delicious!!!

Brian McG

Great salsa & margarita menu

Keith W

Whatever you order make sure it has the carrot mole !

Blake Woody

Holy Guacamole is awesome for a appetizer

Jennifer Giberga

Don't even think about asking them to split a check for a party of 6 or more. Ain't happening. Prepare accordingly.

Steve Knight

Fire roasted tomato & chipotle peanut salsa is EPIC!!!!

Virginia Mametz

You have to eat here! You just have to!

Melissa Michaud Nishan

Dont fo when its busy... service and good not as good.

David Thomas

Try the Asheville Burrito...you won't be disappointed!

Daryl Hemeon

The pork enchiladas are redonkadonk.

@sloane

Dark and stormy is made with house-made ginger beer !

Scott Rockwood

I'm in love with this restaurant !

Caitlin C

The pigeon outside with the white Mohawk is named Matt

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