We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Salsa Mexican Caribbean Restaurant

6 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3302 (Downtown Asheville)
828-252-9805
Website
Menu
Update restaurant details
Ranked #24 of 419 restaurants in Asheville
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Caribbean, Mexican
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Neighbourhood: Downtown Asheville
Restaurant details
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Neighbourhood: Downtown Asheville
Write a Review

270 reviews from our community

86% Recommend
    156
    78
    17
    6
    13
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Tampa, Florida
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

A must every time we come to town, and we've been coming for years. Cute little place with an interesting menu and consistently great execution. Watch out for the habanero mashed potatoes. They bring the heat.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Raleigh, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Got a few recommendations to try this place. So we did. OUTSTANDING! Kind of a plain little place that would be easy to miss. Walked in and seated right away (we missed the busy lunch hour). Ordered drinks. I hit up Dale's Pale Ale - gotta support the locals, plus it's a good beer. We started with chips and guacamole.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by jwellsman for Asheville
Townsend, Tennessee
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I have known Hector since he came to Asheville Over 15 years ago. This is one of the best restaurants around!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Absolutely great Tex-Mex with a Caribbean twist. Think Rick Bayless only more casual. This is serious food with a food truck sort of feeling to it. Funky art work on the walls and helpful service made for a very enjoyable night.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Lakeville, Minnesota
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

You can't help but enjoy the wide menus of interesting dishes at Salsa's. My second time here was as enjoyable as the first. The various stews burritos and such were delicious. I can't remember the name of the pork stew in a lava bowl...but it was great. ENJOY!!!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The food here always tastes really fresh, and the flavor combinations they come up with are totally creative. I love anything with sweet potato and goat cheese there! Portion sizes are big and I often come up with enough for lunch the next day too. It's a small interior space, but when the weather is nice there is some outdoor... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 22 more reviews by Emily B for Asheville
Simpsonville, SC
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a small restaurant with a few outdoor seating tables. There is an outdoor walk-up bar window. Food was good, pretty quick. The jalapeno poppers are certainly recommended. Husband and I both had a 'plato'. He chose the vegetarian plato and I had the chicken plato. Served with lots of fresh vegetables, rice and black beans. Lots of flavors... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by tennisi11 for Asheville
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

We had lunch here before heading back to Atlanta today. It had a pretty good crowd every time we passed it during the weekend, so we gave it a shot. My husband had the steak burrito. He really enjoyed it. I had the VegHead burrito. I should have gone with nachos because, for a vegetarian, I'm not all that fond... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by JRJR2 for Asheville
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 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.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by Jasladsha for Asheville
Lexington
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
34 helpful votes 34 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

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by kychilehead for Asheville

Travellers who viewed Salsa Mexican Caribbean Restaurant also viewed

Asheville, North Carolina Mountains
Asheville, North Carolina Mountains
 
Asheville, North Carolina Mountains
Asheville, North Carolina Mountains
 

Been to Salsa Mexican Caribbean Restaurant? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Salsa Mexican Caribbean Restaurant, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing