Taco Billy

Reviews

• TT

  Travis

  3 days ago
  5.0
  My go-to breakfast taco spot in town without a doubt. And, not all towns have that so I understand how fortunate I really am. I found out about this place in 2020, and I've been going there consistently over the past 6 years. It's typically a once-a-week treat for me. They're consistent, really well done, fresh ingredients, and it's a great all-around vibe that's true to Asheville (the Asheville that I've known since 2013..and I can tell you that many of the newer businesses just don't hit it). My menu favs are: Migas, Billie Holiday and Billy Ocean. I'd say that I mix between dining in and ordering ahead with my phone for take-out, depending on the day of the week and the time of morning (weekends I'm grab-and-go, weekdays it's much slower and I just hang out with a cup of coffee inside). There's a huge eating area out in the backyard, there's a covered back deck area, and there's also plenty of seating inside as well. I'd say that 9 out of the past 10 takeout orders I've ordered were ready 10 minutes after I placed them, and the online ordering is top notch simple and to-the-point (which worked for obvious reasons mid-2020 and it's the same ease-of-ordering to this day). The space is decorated with thrift store majestic landscapes (which almost seems like an art gallery vibe), and each painting features a tiny orange billy goat that's hiding somewhere. There's a refrigerator door covered with local stickers, creaky wooden floorboards, colorful chairs and tabletops, and sunlight pouring in from the giant windows that look out onto Haywood Road. They've recently expanded the parking options, so it's not just parking directly in front of the building but small parking lots on Brownwood and also Oakley Place. They might even allow parking at ReMix It but I'm not entirely sure on that. Brownwood usually has street parking too. You could conceivably bike here pretty easily if you don't mind the hill going up Haywood from River Arts or if you're just coming from anywhere along the flat part of Haywood in West Asheville. Friendly folks work here, they explain the menu if you're feeling puzzled about anything. There's build-your-own-taco options but the flavors of the standard menu tacos are spot on. Great kitchen staff, great employees, the owner (Hunter) really knows his stuff and this spot is amazing. Highly recommended if you're looking for a: budget friendly, kid friendly, not fancy, definitely-not-a-chain, regular morning routine breakfast, that actual working class Asheville folks enjoy.
• MZ

  Mike Zimmerman

  6 days ago
  5.0
  A place you might just drive past without knowing what deliciousness lies inside. Stopped here for some breakfast tacos on a Saturday morning before we toured the Biltmore. Really had no idea what to expect and we each ordered two tacos... That was plenty! The tacos were large and very tasty. Fresh. We both really enjoyed the food. The tacos were pretty good by themselves, but the sauces really made them shine. Both the Jalapeno Ranch and the Chipotle Crema really elevated these dishes. Would love to come back for lunch or dinner sometime and see what those are like. There were many places to choose from, and we did not regret coming here one bit.
• SC

  Sarah Chaffee

  Aug 21, 2026
  5.0
  Had a delicious breakfast taco (served all day), great vegetarian options. Looking forward to returning for lunch/dinner at some point during our visit. Ample seating indoors and an outdoor patio space. Great location and friendly employees.
• AU

  A Google User

  Aug 21, 2026
  5.0
  I track every calorie and an app found this spot after photographing my meal. These chips and red salsa fit my remaining calories for the day and tasted good. The inside area is casual and clean.
• RS

  Rebecca Strohl

  Aug 4, 2026
  5.0
  Taco Billy is an Asheville ‘ staple ‘, one of my favorites . Unassumingly charming , this relaxed local joint offers a wide variety of freshly made tasty tacos and a full bar to boot. Indoor & outdoor seating options are available , dog friendly , plus don’t forget to checkout the Artwork as you pass on through.