Sonora Cocina Mexicana

This is some good Mexican food! The tacos are expensive, but they are not your tiny street tacos, they are so worth it. The sauces are great! The bartender was super friendly and accommodating for my friends who has some odd dietary restrictions. Lots of seating, chill vibe. I’d for sure go back.

This is the pinnacle of great non-traditional Mexican food. Everything is fresh scratch made and super flavorful. Had the enchiladas with the three different sauces and they were all equally perfect and did not disappoint. Chips and salsa were great and made fresh.

We had a Sonora bowl and the Diablo burrito and they were both excellent. The pork belly was amazing in the burittos. Zach was a great server and the drinks were on point.

Tacos were so yummy! Our sever Alex was great. Cant wait to be back, in the Herat for downtown too so a perfect spot to enjoy lunch then walk around.

Amazing Food!!!everything was fresh,good portion and very friendly staff..we really enjoyed..definetely recommended

A sense of community is evident as soon as you walk through the door. Nearly fifty incredible tequilas available, & as many menu options! From the silvery-reflective ceiling inviting you to lose yourself in a dozen-or-so margarita/cocktail options, to the wine & beer options, you’ll be hard-pressed to choose a favourite aspect of Sonora Cocina. Rustic wood floors, bright pictures & accent walls, & an open-style seating area marry contemporary ambience with upscale-causal Mexican dining. A massive plus for me were the gender-neutral washrooms. They are also wheelchair accessible. If you want a genuine interaction with owners & staff, look no further than this instant downtown classic. (Pssst! All margs contain 2 oz of tequila!) Oh, & did I mention that the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD?!
UPDATE: this evening we dined again, & had Cheyenne as our server, & enjoyed the fantastic service & delicious food. We also tried a tequila flight (they have tons of options!), & several margaritas (see photos).

These tacos were insanely delicious. I loved that they had a lot of protein and the service was excellent. This will be a go to spot while we're in Asheville.

Food here was amazing! Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I cannot speak highly enough of my steak burrito, super flavorful and the steak was very tender! Would highly recommend this place if you are in Asheville and looking for delicious Mexican food and refreshing margaritas. Don’t forget to order the chips and queso, it is so good! Great service as well!

You really can’t beat the deep-fried Barbacoa empanadas or the mango habanero hot sauce. This place is absolutely the best in Asheville.

Arrived around 6:30 on a Friday and it wasn’t too busy! Business picked up shortly after we ordered. Our server was great and attentive. The margaritas were tasty and the chips and salsa were great too! We loved the mango habanero salsa the most. They had a few vegetarian options. We ordered the fried avocado tacos and the shrimp tacos, both of which were stuffed to the brim and super delicious. This place does not skimp on filling!! Our friend ordered the tostadas which also looked great. Nice little spot to enjoy Mexican fare.

Highly recommend! We sat at the bar during busy dinner hours and Shelby was a super efficient and friendly bar tender. No long wait times and the staff worked together like a well oiled machine.The food was great! The chips and queso were the best I've ever had. The margaritas were delicious and I loved my fish tacos with calabacitas. Everything was fresh and made with obviously high quality ingredients. All around great experience! Great location in downtown. Looking forward to my next visit.

Best chips and margaritas! A totally enjoyable experience. It was amazing to see the teamwork with such a small staff pumping it all out. Food was amazing. Barbacoa tacos were my fav. We sat at the bar and the service was spot on. Get the elote you wont be disappointed. Empanadas were stupid good. Can’t wait to come back. First time but definitely not my last.

Stumbled upon this place while hosting an out of town friend. We were welcomed as soon as we walked in. Very laid back atmosphere. We opted to sit at the bar for drinks & dinner. Tim was very friendly and answered a few questions we had about the menu. I had the Paloma and my friend had the Tequila old fashioned. Probably the best Paloma I've ever had. I tasted the old fashioned too, & it was amazing! Chips & salsa was really good- fresh, thick chips and a nice variety of salsas. Then.. the meals! Flavor, texture, presentation.. it was all amazing and fresh, high quality ingredients. I will spread the word about this place because it's really the best Mexican restaurant we've been to in Asheville.

Awesome food. Not your Americanized Mexican. The tamale was the best I ever tasted in a restaurant and like homemade. Margaritas freshly squeezed, beef enchiladas tasted great. The Elote I have never had but also great. Did not like the beans at all, but everything else was the best I ever had . Also good service and friendly management

Great addition to downtown Asheville. Cool
Space. Super friendly service. We had kids that were picky eaters and they accommodated them with exactly what they wanted. The food was so good. Everyone was raving. I'm definitely going back. I like that the menu isn't overwhelming with too many options. Margarita had fresh squeezed lime in it and was high quality. Go check them out for sure! They will be a really popular one soon I'm sure.

I truly love this place! Not only are the portions fair, they’re also interesting and SO TASTY. My husband and I have been coming here since 2019 and it is our absolute favorite Mexican place in Asheville. It’s casual but by no means cheap in quality. The service is friendly and the staff is always so accommodating and helpful in making food recommendations.

Pictured: This past time we had La Primavera (pink one in photo) and La Flaca with chili salt to start, both were smooth sipping and properly boozed. Great balance of flavors.
As an app we got the nachos (homemade chips!) and the plate brought 4 incredible salsas, all flavorful. For dinner we had the Specialty tacos: I got the beef and avocado with a side of rice and beans, my husband got the steak and the fish with a side of calabacitas. We finished the night off with another cocktail each and were merrily on our way!

This is just a snippet of their menu but suffice it to say: they are FABULOUS. Choose any item from Sonora’s food selection and you’ll be satisfied.
The staff is so friendly, and in a pinch I’ve also seen them accommodate larger groups without too much trouble which goes to show how helpful and wonderful they are. Definitely stop by here!

I was actually surprised 😮. First of all I got concerned when i noticed there was no Mexicans on the kitchen or any place in the restaurant but then the food was better than expected, I'm not sure I will consider it as authentic but as a Mexican I can tell you was a really good experience the flavors were so good and I liked this tex mex mix better than any other I had tried in the US before.
The place was really nice as well.

Authentic and delicious, from the chips to the Burrito ! Will definitely be back.
Back again with some Mexi-Cali friends, they loved it!! The fresh best Mexican downtown

We really enjoyed our experience here! The food was wonderful, the drinks were amazing and the service was great! Highly recommended! *Side note: On our drive home from Asheville, my wife asked me what I enjoyed most while visiting there and my response was “Sonora’s!” Thank you for the wonderful dining experience!

My wife and I came were in Asheville from out of town and decided to try this place out due to the good reviews. We were not disappointed. We sat at the bar and had a really cool bartender who was very friendly and could make a great margarita. The food was amazing as well. We got the salsa and chips for our starter and the chips came out with 4 different salsas and all of them were delicious. I got the specialty tacos and my wife got 2 chicken tacos and they definitely did not disappoint. If I lived in Asheville I would be a regular here for sure.