Colorful outpost of a taqueria mini-chain known for its eclectic, ever-changing combinations.
Samantha Thornton Delicata
Awesome experience! They had so many different options to choose from. It was hard to make a choice. I had the Shrimp and General Taos Chicken tacos. My husband got a Pork Belly (his favorite) the Steak and Cheese and a Buffalo Chicken. The staff were super awesome. The place was clean, the food comes out quickly.
… moreHeather S
First time in, and it didn’t disappoint! There were four of us, and everyone loved their tacos. Two tacos was the perfect amount, and we also snacked a little on the chips and salsa before our order came out. We had already started eating the chips and salsa before I snapped the picture, so I apologize that it’s not a good representation of what you get when they bring it to the table. Both salsas were good, and I don’t remember what the sauce in the middle was. I had the steak and cheese and the kid’s chicken taco (the woman who took my order said there wasn’t an adult version, but that it was the same size as the others, so she gave it to me). Great food, great service, wonderful seating area in the back with an artistic wall to talk about! Would definitely recommend!
… moreTony Swann
Cool, eclectic taco joint that serves margaritas and mixed drinks. Inside has a good size dining area with about 12, four top tables. The menu was quite extensive, so if it’s your first time, it takes a while to absorb it. In fact, we let a few people go in front of us as we pondered the menu. The tacos were fantastic I had steak, barbacoa, and pork. Very tasty! We also ordered their house margarita which was extremely and we good. The outdoor seating area is huge. And the big plus is it sits right above the French Broad river.
… moreLordocasl
Just to start, the tacos were delicious!!
The atmosphere, although rather rustic, was very nice. Especially being right along the river.
This day was a little on the chilly side and a little windy, but nice all the same.
The servers were very nice and will bring your order to your table; Very friendly.
At first I thought 5 bucks for one taco was a little high, but after tasting them, and the amount they served, it was indeed worth it.
By the way if it is chilly outside they do have indoor dining.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
(Dog Friendly)
… moreRae Moye
This was a go-to spot for my hubby when he lived in Asheville. It was definitely a highlight and worth trying.
We got cheese dip and the salsa trio. The salsa was good, but the creamy one was less of a salsa and more of a sauce. It was not really something I would normally eat with chips. The cheese dip was good. My margarita was also good.
Tacos: We got black bean, steak, chicken tikka masala, fish, and pork belly tacos. They were all great! They have some really creative taco flavors, and I did not dislike that.
My only complaints are that it was very crowded, and they do not take that into account. Some places stop taking line orders if there are no seats. They will just hold the line for a while. White Duck did not do that. We had nowhere to sit and kind of had to stand around, then were lucky enough to get to join another couple at a table. Also, it was freezing, and the bathrooms are outside, and also cold.
Overall, we really enjoyed White Duck. My husband has many times, but me for the first time. The next time we are in Asheville, we will be back!
… moreSam AZ
Best tacos I’ve eaten. There was a huge line when we arrived, but worth the wait. The line went fairly fast and food was quick to be delivered too. There was a large parking lot, which was needed given how busy it was, but enough spaces to park. We had the mole duck, pork belly, fish, and gyro and don’t have anything bad to say about any of them. The pork belly was delicious and was given good reviews for a reason. Glad they still had some when we went. Also loved it was dog friendly, including while waiting in line.
… moreEaden Murphy
Really enjoyed my first meal at White Duck Tacos. The variety of flavors on the menu is wonderful, they really have options for everyone. And the location is really nice, to sit outside and eat by the river. Good quality meal, not too expensive and the food came out quick! Will definitely be returning to White Duck.
… moreJonathan
Came after a recommendation from a friend. So glad we did. The best fusion tacos we have ever had! Service was friendly and the staff recommendation of crispy pork belly taco was outstanding! Atmosphere is cool with indoor and outdoor seating. Glad we came a little early as the line was out the door when we left.
… moreD & M
Excellent restaurant with great food and fun environment! Tacos were tasty and the proteins seasoned well! Very busy but service moved quickly and lots of outdoor seating. The coconut banana cream pie was delicious as well.
… moreF’burg Foodie
While in town for business, several of us stopped in for a working lunch… This place gets crazy busy at lunch time!! We were fortunate to not have to wait very long and we sat outside, as the weather was beautiful. They definitely have ample seating, but they only have 2 restrooms, both outside.
The menu is interesting… it’s a taco joint, but only a few items were Mexican in nature, most everything was a different ethnicity put into a taco shell. I got their Chicken Tikka taco which had nice flavor and their Japanese shrimp taco which was also flavored quite nicely…. But these could have easily been any other format, such as wraps or served over rice or something. So, I’m not quite sure of this trend to put stuff in a small tortilla and call it a taco.
Their salsa were EXCELLENT though! The staff was quick and very friendly too.
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