Best taqueria in Asheville? Vote for your favorite in ACT's taco poll

ASHEVILLE - National Taco Day is annually observed on the first Tuesday in October, falling on Oct. 6 this year. Every week, Taco Tuesday gives us a day to celebrate the dish, but really, every day is the right day for indulging in its greatness. Soft or hard shell. Traditional Oaxacan-style or orig

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ASHEVILLE - National Taco Day is annually observed on the first Tuesday in October, falling on Oct. 6 this year.

Every week, Taco Tuesday gives us a day to celebrate the dish, but really, every day is the right day for indulging in its greatness.

Soft or hard shell. Traditional Oaxacan-style or original, modern recipes. Brimming with carne asada or stuffed with roasted mushrooms.

Tacos' versatility has made them a universal favorite for diners, and in Asheville there's no shortage of styles and places to get the best bites.

What's your go-to taco restaurant in the city? Vote in the Asheville Citizen Times' readers' choice poll below by 12 p.m. on Oct. 5. We'll announce the results on Oct. 6, just in time for your National Taco Day tour through Asheville.

Mountain Madre Mexican Kitchen's brisket tacos sit on a table inside the restaurant along Merrimon Avenue in Asheville on Oct. 28, 2025.

Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Co., covering the food and beverage industry, including the James Beard Awards, Michelin Awards, restaurant openings, closings and other hospitality industry news and events. Tips, comments, questions? Email tkennell@citizentimes.com or follow @PrincessOfPage on Instagram. Sign up for AVL Bites and Brews, our weekly food and drink newsletter here.

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Best taqueria in Asheville? Vote for your favorite in ACT's taco poll