Cantina Louie's South Asheville location on Gerber Road is part of a multi-state chain founded in 2014, with locations spread across Florida and into the Carolinas. The concept leans on Mexican street food — a la carte specialty tacos, larger entrees, and a full bar program.
Quesabirria tacos, grilled and stuffed with cheese and served with birria broth and avocado sauce for dipping, are a recurring draw. The Fajita Burrito stacks steak, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables under queso and guacamole, and Carne Asada rounds out the entree list with grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, and salad. On the drink side, the Mezcalita mixes mezcal with passionfruit and lime, while The 1862 pairs reposado tequila and Gran Gala across eight flavor variations.
Reviewers point to the tacos, queso, chimichanga, and margaritas as regular orders, alongside general praise for value and atmosphere — though experiences vary location to location, with some noting inconsistent service and sauces on the sweeter side.
Quesabirria tacos, grilled and stuffed with cheese and served with birria broth and avocado sauce for dipping, are a recurring draw. The Fajita Burrito stacks steak, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables under queso and guacamole, and Carne Asada rounds out the entree list with grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, and salad. On the drink side, the Mezcalita mixes mezcal with passionfruit and lime, while The 1862 pairs reposado tequila and Gran Gala across eight flavor variations.
Reviewers point to the tacos, queso, chimichanga, and margaritas as regular orders, alongside general praise for value and atmosphere — though experiences vary location to location, with some noting inconsistent service and sauces on the sweeter side.