El Lemon - Swannanoa

The food was incredible—authentic and budget-friendly! We highly recommend this restaurant. The salsa bar was fantastic, offering a variety of delicious salsas. Everything was fresh and cooked to order. We were truly impressed!

After four weeks of driving around the USA and dining out at least twice a day, we can confidently say that El Limon, with its unassuming decor, served us the best meal we've had so far. The food was incredibly delicious, the portions were generous, and our waitress was one of the friendliest people we've ever encountered—she truly is a sweetheart. Just a tip: the 'Chicken Soup' on the menu doesn't do it justice; it’s massive, flavorful, and filled with vegetables and meat (it must have had half a chicken in it!). Plus, it comes with enough sides to be a meal on its own. We can’t recommend this place highly enough; it’s an absolute hidden gem!

I recently enjoyed some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. Their menu features a wide variety of unique salads. The staff were quick and courteous. While many Mexican restaurants tend to have similar offerings, this menu was refreshingly different, and I wish I could have sampled even more dishes! If I'm in the area again, I will definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great Mexican cuisine!

The Waitress was nice and seemed to have a very authentic Hispanic accent as did the food. Quick,economical,and best chip n dip while the meal was being cooked. Will return. They have a new sign that is more effective. Look for them on 70 near Swannanoa Central Business District. beer and cigars next door)

This is the BEST MEXICAN FOOD. I’ve had in Asheville. Everything is fresh to the bone and the food is excellent. It also has great prices and service, I would be satisfied on the chips and salsa alone. I also recommend the guacamole and horchata, very good but so is everything on the menu. If you have time... go to this place! and treat yo self.