Social Profile: 
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
… View more
Menu Photos
Related Web Results
Don Buyo’s Mexican Restaurant | Asheville NC – Facebook
Don Buyo’s Mexican Restaurant, Asheville. 177 likes · 13 talking about this · 83 were here. THE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT AND CANTINA.
Don Buyos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina – MapQuest
Get more information for Don Buyos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Asheville, NC. See reviews, map, get the address, and find directions.
Y’all need to try Don Buyo’s Mexican Restaurant – Asheville – Reddit
They were so freaking good! In fact, the entire meal felt like I was eating actual, real, fresh food, not things that were prepackaged and …
Last Updates
Reviews
Heather Strickland
On vacation and was just going to have a margarita and some chips and salsa but the menu looked great so we had a little more. Tried à la carte enchilada, Chile Relleno, chicken tacos, and the super tostado. We also got the (I think it was) avocado salad (?). All was very good, but that avocado dish was awesome!! Super chunky, pico mixed in… delicious! Drink was very good. Service was spot on!! We just happened to pass by and stop but already recommended it to friends who travel here!!
… moreS C
I stopped in at Don Buyos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina while passing through Asheville, and I ended up having a full-on feast. I ordered the Fajitas Chipotle, which came loaded with beef and chicken strips, fresh bell peppers, chipotle peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and a great seasoning blend. The portion was huge. This is the kind of plate that guarantees you’re leaving with a to-go box. The meat was flavorful, the veggies were cooked right, and the chipotle seasoning tied it all together. I especially liked the addition of zucchini and squash, something I don’t see often with fajitas but it works.
Now, the tortillas. They only served two medium flour tortillas, and they were pretty tough and chewy. It took some effort to pull them apart, and I actually had to cut through them with a knife, which is a first for me at any Mexican restaurant. They will bring you more if you ask, so portions aren’t the issue. The texture is what threw me off, and it makes me think they aren’t homemade. Fresh tortillas should tear clean and melt in your mouth. These didn’t. It didn’t ruin the meal, but it definitely stood out.
I also ordered Chiles Toreados, and these were cooked way past the sweet spot. They were completely black and super crispy, which takes away the heat from the seeds and loses that fresh green jalapeño flavor. Still tasty, but overdone for my preference.
For drinks, I had a 22 oz. Dos Equis and a 32 oz. margarita. Their margarita mix is really good, but the drink had almost no tequila flavor at all. I ended up ordering a separate shot $11.99 just to balance it out, which pushed a $13.99 margarita up to around twenty six bucks. Once the tequila was added it tasted great, but a margarita that size should have a noticeable tequila presence from the start.
Their salsa has good flavor, but it could be even better with more cilantro. It has the right base, just needs that extra fresh kick.
The sides were solid. Beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream—all served separately and nicely portioned. Everything came out hot and plentiful. Service was excellent. My server was friendly, attentive, and easy to communicate with.
Overall, I had a really good meal. The fajitas themselves were fantastic and the portion size is no joke. The tortillas were the only real disappointment, along with the underpowered margarita. The salsa could use more cilantro, but the base flavor is already good. The Chiles Toreados were over-roasted but still enjoyable. For the most part, Don Buyos delivered a satisfying dinner, big portions, great service, and a comfortable vibe. With fresher tortillas and a stronger tequila pour, this place would level up fast.
… moreNow, the tortillas. They only served two medium flour tortillas, and they were pretty tough and chewy. It took some effort to pull them apart, and I actually had to cut through them with a knife, which is a first for me at any Mexican restaurant. They will bring you more if you ask, so portions aren’t the issue. The texture is what threw me off, and it makes me think they aren’t homemade. Fresh tortillas should tear clean and melt in your mouth. These didn’t. It didn’t ruin the meal, but it definitely stood out.
I also ordered Chiles Toreados, and these were cooked way past the sweet spot. They were completely black and super crispy, which takes away the heat from the seeds and loses that fresh green jalapeño flavor. Still tasty, but overdone for my preference.
For drinks, I had a 22 oz. Dos Equis and a 32 oz. margarita. Their margarita mix is really good, but the drink had almost no tequila flavor at all. I ended up ordering a separate shot $11.99 just to balance it out, which pushed a $13.99 margarita up to around twenty six bucks. Once the tequila was added it tasted great, but a margarita that size should have a noticeable tequila presence from the start.
Their salsa has good flavor, but it could be even better with more cilantro. It has the right base, just needs that extra fresh kick.
The sides were solid. Beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream—all served separately and nicely portioned. Everything came out hot and plentiful. Service was excellent. My server was friendly, attentive, and easy to communicate with.
Overall, I had a really good meal. The fajitas themselves were fantastic and the portion size is no joke. The tortillas were the only real disappointment, along with the underpowered margarita. The salsa could use more cilantro, but the base flavor is already good. The Chiles Toreados were over-roasted but still enjoyable. For the most part, Don Buyos delivered a satisfying dinner, big portions, great service, and a comfortable vibe. With fresher tortillas and a stronger tequila pour, this place would level up fast.
Todd H.
Very good restaurant!!! The food was great and the portions were nice and large. I had the Special Dinner which had an Enchilada, Burrito, Chalupa, Taco, Chile Relleno, rice and beans. The restaurant was very clean and large, they can accommodate large parties for sure. Recommended!!!’
… moreChad Bennett
Hands down , the best Mexican restaurant in WNC !!! I’m confident about that. Here are the reasons that I say that.
The most attentive service that I have ever had at any restaurant.
The atmosphere is clean and fresh
The food is very fresh, and the guacamole is 5 stars. The portions are more that you would expect.
And the prices are far less than you would expect for the quality and quantity of food that you receive.
Yall, the bathrooms are immaculate.
This is not your standard “ Mexican Restaurant “.
I rarely leave reviews of restaurants. But, this place earned every star that I can give.
… moreThe most attentive service that I have ever had at any restaurant.
The atmosphere is clean and fresh
The food is very fresh, and the guacamole is 5 stars. The portions are more that you would expect.
And the prices are far less than you would expect for the quality and quantity of food that you receive.
Yall, the bathrooms are immaculate.
This is not your standard “ Mexican Restaurant “.
I rarely leave reviews of restaurants. But, this place earned every star that I can give.
Kelly Mahony
We decided to give this a try tonight and we are so glad we did. I have found my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Asheville. Food was fresh and delicious. Portions and prices were great. Super friendly staff. Atmosphere was much better than Fatz which used to be here. There’s a salsa bar that I didn’t see until after. I will definitely check it out next time because we will definitely be back.
… moreThe Asheville Googlist
Located in the building formerly occupied by Fatz Cafe, Don Buyo’s is a new Mexican restaurant just off I-40, Exit 44. Personally, I won’t miss Fatz, which thumbed its nose at vegetarians and was of dubious quality.
The interior has been nicely refurbished and features art that’s modern and appealing.
Complimentary chips and salsa were quickly brought to our table – the chips were average, the salsa a tad above average. A free salsa bar was present and appreciated, although I didn’t care for some of the selections, which had an unwelcome sweet mayonnaise-like taste. The Roja packed a nice spicy punch. The Tomatillo was flavorful but too thin.
Vegetarian choices were sufficient but not innovative in any way. While my cheese enchilada was a bit above average, the chalupa tasted exactly like every other chalupa consumed since the dawn of time. The beans and rice were uninspired.
Service lacked personality but was efficient and courteous.
All in all, Don Buyo’s is a major improvement over the clueless Fatz.
… moreThe interior has been nicely refurbished and features art that’s modern and appealing.
Complimentary chips and salsa were quickly brought to our table – the chips were average, the salsa a tad above average. A free salsa bar was present and appreciated, although I didn’t care for some of the selections, which had an unwelcome sweet mayonnaise-like taste. The Roja packed a nice spicy punch. The Tomatillo was flavorful but too thin.
Vegetarian choices were sufficient but not innovative in any way. While my cheese enchilada was a bit above average, the chalupa tasted exactly like every other chalupa consumed since the dawn of time. The beans and rice were uninspired.
Service lacked personality but was efficient and courteous.
All in all, Don Buyo’s is a major improvement over the clueless Fatz.
Tilly
Took pictures of the menu to send to husband for a to go order so thought I would share with you too since they’re new. Good atmosphere, good food, decent portions. Their house margarita is also good.
… moreCarol Ann
Food was delicious! I took a pic of the chips and salsa, and meant to take some of our meals, but I forgot. They all looked and smelled so good, we dug right in. I ordered the rice with my Speedy Gonzalez, and it was SO tasty. My husband enjoyed his Pollo Ranchero with beans, and our friend’s Burrito Grande with chicken was HUGE, and filled with lots of chicken.
The staff was friendly and attentive; the restaurant was neat and clean; the food is reasonably priced; and we all enjoyed our meals. All three of us agreed that we will definitely be coming back here.
I did let the manager know how much we enjoyed our first experience at Don Buyos, but suggested they work on their on-line presence. If it wasn’t for the small sign out on the street, I wouldn’t have even known they existed.
… moreThe staff was friendly and attentive; the restaurant was neat and clean; the food is reasonably priced; and we all enjoyed our meals. All three of us agreed that we will definitely be coming back here.
I did let the manager know how much we enjoyed our first experience at Don Buyos, but suggested they work on their on-line presence. If it wasn’t for the small sign out on the street, I wouldn’t have even known they existed.
Laurel Nathan
Got takeout from here tonight, the chicken chimichangas (soft, not fried) were tasty and the person who took the order on the phone was super friendly. I liked that the food didn’t seem as greasy as some of the other similar Mexican restaurants around town. Will be back again!
… moreJim Davis
Service was impeccable and food was really delicious! The table side guacamole was super duper!
… more