El Paraiso Mexican Grill — Restaurant in Asheville

I WOULD NOT EAT HERE!

I an interior designer and was told that Asheville Kitchens & Baths was a MUST stop. West Asheville is an Awesome place very artsy and I was really looking forward to looking through the shop. I parked in the parking lot and there is a really cool Rock and Mineral shop next door, so I started there looking at the rocks. All of the sudden there was a nasty little lady (that did NOT speak much English) screaming at me for parking in the lot. I told her that I was parked there to visit Asheville Kitchens & Baths. She said that the parking lot was theirs and that I had to move. Again I told her that I was there to visit Asheville Kitchens & Baths and that the sign said that it was their parking lot as well. She told me to move or they would tow my car. The owner of the Rock shop told me to move to his lot and leave it there while I visit Asheville Kitchens & Baths. I moved my car to his lot but would NOT visit Asheville Kitchens & Baths. The place is NOT worth the trouble. I will be highly recommending the Rock Shop and putiing a "NASTY OWNER" review on The Mexican Restaurant, and a "NOT WORTH THE HASSLE" on Asheville Kitchens & Baths. There is NOTHING they have to offer that is worth the NASTY attitude this lady has. She is their Parking Lot Police... Hateful woman! BEWARE THIS PLACE IS RUN BY A VERY RUDE PERSON Free Parking at the O'Reiley Auto Parts, or behind the rock shop there is an Aldi Grocery Store. They DO NOT TOW! But if you visit this place BEWARE of the...

Do not go to this restaurant! They obviously do not know how to run a business. When a customer complians that a michelada mix drink taste spoiled and even tries to be polite and ask for new one or something else and the waiter replies “ there is no returns on drinks”, That was the most unprofessional way to treat a paying customer. If I pay for a drink I want it to be at least edible. Then when I asked for the check and I had not even received any food, another waitress comes up and asks what is the problem, and I explain to her that the drinks are horrible and I would just like my check so I can pay and leave. She then luaghs at me and says that the food is ready even though I had literally ordered 3 mins prior, and she wants me to pay for the food as well. After the fact that I am paying $6 for a drink that was so bad I physically could not drink. As I head to the front to pay for my drink I said to her “is this really how you treat paying customers” and she says “not with that face”. I was so disrespected and totally surprised by the service I recieved. I will never return to this place again. I would categorize this place as the WORST restaurant I have...

I eat here about once every 2-weeks. I love the food here, the atmosphere, and above all the service. I lived in Southern California for awhile and this is the closest place I have found to the food I enjoyed while out there. My brother and I both love the "Steak Burritos with Rice." Also every friend of mine who I have taken here has loved the food as well.

I gave this place a 5 Star rating because the have hit on every aspect I feel is important.

Cleanliness. Large portions at very affordable and competitive prices. Friendly Service, always a smiling face. Food is made and served quickly. Food is delicious!

Overall this is an honest 5 Star rating based on my experiences and particular taste. I work at a business on Haywood Rd and recommend El Paraiso to all my customers.

Also if you are reading this review and decided to try this restaurant out for yourself, please give them a review good or bad. I find too often on sites that list reviews that people generally only leave a review if they had a poor experience, when this should not be the case. Share your opinions when you have had a good experience, not only...