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Down-to-earth and locally & family owned and operated establishment providing typical Authentic Mexican dishes~Lunch Specials till 2:00 pm! We have a full bar and TV's for all sports fans. Serving Asheville since 1989
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Down-to-earth and locally & family owned and operated establishment providing typical Authentic Mexican dishes~Lunch Specials till 2:00 pm! We have a full bar and TV's for all sports fans. Serving Asheville since 1989
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Grilled Chicken Nachos
$10.50

Chapala Salad
$10.99

Enchiladas Tapatia
$9.75

Chimichanga
$8.25/Half
$10.50/Full

Mojarra (Whole Fried Tilapia)
$12.99

Sopapilla
$2.50

Fried Ice Cream
$3.99
First time visiting here today. Glad we decided to check it out. Might be one of my new favorite spots. Service is friendly and considerate, food is cooked well, and delicious. In the photos is the Shrimp Quesadilla & Steak, Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas.
El Chapala III continues to serve delicious authentic fresh food. I am in love with their birria and could sincerely drink the consume. They have outdoor seating plenty of indoor seating. The restaurant is vibrantly decorated and just a fun place to go.
I have eaten here probably no less than a thousand times over my lifetime. I no longer live in Asheville but come back to visit family often and make sure I visit El Chapala at least once if not multiple times while I'm back. The food is consistently good, margaritas are cheap and delicious, the service is great - the same folks have been working there since I was a little kid and always recognize us. Have yet to find a Mexican restaurant that compares anywhere else. I'm tempted to move back to Asheville just for El Chapala…
One of the better Mexican restaurants in Asheville. Food is always good, the queso is so good I could drink it, and the staff is always pleasant. I go here about 3-5 times a month. Highly recommend.
One of our favorite places to go to. Excellent food and service. Try the Texas Fajitas and Birria Tacos.
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