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El Chapala III Mexican Restaurant

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What you need to know

El Chapala III Mexican Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant at 282 Smokey Park Highway in west Asheville, near Candler and Interstate 40. The menu covers birria tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, whole fried fish and papas locas, and there is a full bar. It is open daily from 11 a.m. (11:30 a.m. on Sunday), until 10 p.m. most nights.

Local's Tip

Ask for a spicier salsa if you like heat; the house salsa is mild. It is an easy stop on the way in or out of town on Interstate 40.

What the locals say

Regulars call it a friendly, down to earth spot with generous portions. Fans single out the birria tacos and the shrimp quesadilla.

What you need to know

El Chapala III Mexican Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant at 282 Smokey Park Highway in west Asheville, near Candler and Interstate 40. The menu covers birria tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, whole fried fish and papas locas, and there is a full bar. It is open daily from 11 a.m. (11:30 a.m. on Sunday), until 10 p.m. most nights.

What the locals say

Regulars call it a friendly, down to earth spot with generous portions. Fans single out the birria tacos and the shrimp quesadilla.

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