Asada — Restaurant in Greenville

I love any food that breaks with tradition, creating something original with the finest ingredients. Having said that, Asada was the best place my wife and I could have stopped. From the friendly service we received by the lady behind the counter, the lady drop of salsa verde, our experience was a wonderful one. We went based on nearly all five star reviews on Google, but the selling point was the website description of Latin American food with something for everyone sounded great enough to visit. In addition they have been influenced by the Mission District Mexican food scene (particularly La Taqueria, which we have both been to and loved). We were greeted by a unique menu of specials that included traditional type Mexican food with many twists. My wife judges a place by the burrito and she wasn't disappointed. The burrito had great ingredients which need no fillers, just fine individual tastes that combine to make a wonderful marriage in a tortilla. I wanted to try everything, but settled for the Chicken Karaage Taco, Bolitos De Yuca Con Queso, and the Ampanadas. To spare the reader detail, I'll explain at the bottom, but in summary it was all different and wonderful. As we were looking at the menu several people essentially said, "you're traveling? Wow...you definitely found the best place in Greenville." After we enjoyed our meal, we were preparing to walk out but the owner and founder, Roberto, asked us how everything was. He was very complimentary for our feedback and was such a humble person to speak with. He has always enjoyed blending cultures in his food. I knew this wasn't just an enjoyment for him but for anyone else as the Japanese style fried chicken on my taco exclaimed loudly. Portions were perfect and you cannot beat the price. If you're visiting this city, you must stop here and try anything. We are going to try to make it our final meal in Greenville. Thank you, Asada!

The Chicken Karaange Taco had Japanese style fried chicken with a Latin American style slaw. By themselves each was full of flavor, and they come with tons of each, so that my two corn tortillas couldn't fit it all, which meant I got to enjoy the rest with a fork. The Bolitas De Yuca were very hot (temp) and the potatoes inside were delicious, but the Peruvian sauce on the side was the best part. It made a perfect spicy dip for the whole thing. The Ampanadas were Argentinian style dough and were filled with guava and creme cheese. An extremely sweet dish with the slightest spice and perfect texture. I loved each piece...

We arrived early, and glad we did, the parking lot filled up shortly after we ordered and received our food. It also gave us some time to review dietary needs with Sue, who was extremely helpful in identifying vegetarian and gluten-friendly options on their extensive menu. We ordered Chips with Pico, Guacamole, Arepa, Rellena (Brisket) Grilled Portobello Peruvian Choclo Taco, Nicaraguan Mofongo, and Red Sangria. The food was prepared quickly, all with fresh ingredients, presented beautifully, and tasted great! Portions were generous ... we carried home a container that held a great snack for later. We moved to Greenville about a year ago, and are not that experienced with Latin American food, so this was a great introduction to a place that we will definitely visit again ... it's a must try! ...... ..... UPDATE: We ate there a second time, even better this time! I had Veggie Nachos, the best I've ever had, my fiance had Arepa Beef Brisket, loved it. Tried both of their Sangria flavors, excellent. The place is well kept, clean (bathrooms too), service is great! We walked in at 11:30am on a Tuesday (one of slowest days), by noon the place and parking lot was full. Get there early!

Update 2: We have eaten there at least 5 or 6 times, and love it more each time we go. It's a nice little place, clean, well kept, comfortable ... we've tried lots of menu items and have never been disappointed, nor have we left wanting for more. If you haven't yet tried Asada, stop reading my review, get in the car and GO .......

The “Nicaraguan Style Churrasco” is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy a flavorful meal. This dish features slices of tri-tip that have been marinated and grilled to perfection, making the steak both tender and rich in flavor. The addition of home-made chimichurri sauce adds a nice touch of herbs and freshness, enhancing the meat without overpowering it.

Served alongside the steak is a seasoned white rice and an Escabeche Salad. This salad is a mix of choclo (Peruvian corn with large kernels), jicama, red onion, and palmitos (heart of palms), all drizzled with a unique home-made roasted beet vinaigrette. The combination of these ingredients provides a lovely contrast in textures and flavors, from the crunchiness of the jicama to the earthy sweetness of the beet vinaigrette.

Overall, this dish does a great job of balancing different flavors and textures, resulting in a meal that’s enjoyable from the first bite to the last. It’s definitely worth trying for those who appreciate a well-prepared steak with a side of refreshing salad. Highly recommended for a tasty and satisfying...