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Great as Always!! Food/Bev -- one of our favorite and must-do stops on every Asheville trip. Sampled 7 tacos, but wanted to order every option (no judgement allowed :). B loved all of them, but there were a few that we weren't my favorites. We made a huge error in not seeing the side board that had Duck Mole & Pork Belly, so we missed those. The Shrimp & Grits Creole was my fav, but the Korean Bulgogi, Thai Peanut, Bangkok Shrimp, & Buffalo Chicken were also amazing. Did not care too much for Banh Mi Tofu or Jerk, but B loved all. The Coconut Lime frozen Marg is one of her favs of all time! Very good, but sweet IMO. They also have Cheerwine as an adult slushie....does it get any better? Scene/Space -- refreshing from other AVL location in that we did not have a 30-45 min wait. Nice space and location to downtown. Service -- great service, helpful and friendly. Summary -- another great location and overall experience!! Just make sure you read ALL the options..... Choose Wisely! :)
Dawson DevittDawson Devitt
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We were in Asheville for the weekend and wanted something quick to eat. We searched for best tacos and a couple of websites suggested White Duck Tack Shop. It was a Sunday early evening and there were just a couple of tables taken. You order at the counter before sitting. They have indoor and outdoor seatings. The outdoor tables are quite. The whole restaurant could use a renovation but it was ok. The food was very very good. We got lamb gyro, banh mi tofu, Bangkok shrimp, and fish tacos plus chips, salsas and queso all made from scratch. While the tacos weren't the best I have eaten, their chips and salsas were to die for! The service was fast and we were in an out in like half an hour. The lady at the counter was very nice and welcoming, I liked her instantly. The outdoor seating is dog friendly. If we ever go back to Asheville and feel like eating tacos we'd go back.
Patrizia R.Patrizia R.
10
I honestly do not understand why this is so popular and is considered top-rated. The two stars is for the friendly staff, service, ambience and cleanliness. The place also had ample seating in the front and in the back. But the food itself was a huge disappointment. Food lacked flavor. They had a lot of options but everything was just plain cooked meat, with sauces that tasted like the ready-made ones that you get in stores. We ordered four tacos 1. Chicken tikka 2. Korean bulgogi 3. Pork belly - one of the better ones of the lot 4. BBQ carnitas All 4 were disappointing. For a place that has such great reviews and for the price we are paying, I'd expect flavors to be a little more blended together and one that does not feel like something I put together at 4am out of laziness
Swetha SundarrajSwetha Sundarraj
30
If you like tacos at all, this is a must-visit in Asheville. Tacos here are always unique and delicious! You can't go wrong with your choice! I like that you can order as many tacos as you want, and can mix and match your flavors. I ordered a falafel taco and their fried fish taco and they were both so, so good. The taco itself was high quality (and they give you two per taco because they fill the tacos so full) and the ingredients were all fresh. I tried their salted caramel macaroon pie, though, and was a bit disappointed: It was more like a coconut custard, served in a ramekin (no pie crust), with a thin salted caramel sauce on top. So, stick to what they do best: tacos! Surprising amount of seating inside (they have a back room) plus outside tables with umbrellas!
Jenny McKeeJenny McKee
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Black bean taco 4/5 Mushroom potato taco 4/5 Fish taco 4/5 Beef bulgogi taco 4/5 Bann mi taco 3/5 Stopped by for lunch after I had multiple people recommend this place. Unfortunately some of the tacos were not available, but we did try a mix of vegetarian and meat tacos. Overall we had a great lunch. I was a little disappointed with some of the flavors. The bann mi taco should have been heated. There are a lot of ways to serve tofu and the slab of cold tofu was not the most pleasant texture. The beef bulgogi was a little too salty for me. The fish taco was tasty, but nothing fancy or outside the box. Nummy lunch, but I expected some more exciting flavors and textures with all the hype it was getting. I would like to try some of their other flavors next time.
Hannah PileHannah Pile
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We originally went to the OG location and there was a line out the door. So we opted to head into downtown to find a bite to eat. We parked and looked across the street and saw this location. It was ment to be. We were stoked because they got really good reviews. We got as a family the duck, Buffalo chicken, the peanut Thai chicken, the jerk chicken and the steak and cheese. All were very good except the jerk. It just wasn’t our style but the rest were the best! This was so good we will return for sure on the next visit. The fact that we slide right in after seeing the line at the other location was amazing! 10 stars!!!! We were so hungry we forgot to get good pics. But please do yourself a favor and get the duck taco, you will thank me later!
Lindsay LibhartLindsay Libhart
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Address
12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28803
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(828) 232-9191
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whiteducktacoshop.com
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4.6
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Colorful outpost of a taqueria mini-chain known for its eclectic, ever-changing combinations.
attractions: Breakout Games, French Broad Chocolate Lounge, The Orange Peel, Asheville Pinball Museum, Mast General Store Asheville, Malaprop's Bookstore, LaZoom Tours, Woolworth Walk, Pack Square Park, Aloft Asheville Downtown, restaurants: Pack's Tavern, Chai Pani Asheville, Mellow Mushroom Asheville, Off The Wagon Dueling Piano Bar Asheville, Wicked Weed Brewing's Brewpub, Farm Burger Asheville, Early Girl Eatery, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas, Chestnut

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