Word on the street: Local Taco in downtown Asheville to close

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   Voltro April 3, 2015

   Not too surprised. Went there a couple of times and was impressed, just not in a good way. White Duck Taco has it in spades over this joint.

   I have to echo the comments about Vincent’s Ear, that place was great! Sorely missed.

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   Pippip Cheerio March 31, 2015

   I worked there for a few months last fall and quit because I couldn’t make any money. Several times I served investors, who would run up huge tabs, ask for their discounts, and tip me a calculated 10 percent based on the discounted price. They deserve what they got.

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   Elvis March 30, 2015

   just a few doors down, Hopefully that disgusting filth ridden hole MELA, and their racist owners will also be shut down. Can’t run an Indian restaurant with bad karma!

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      Big Al March 31, 2015

      Please elaborate on the racism.

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      Bottlewasher April 3, 2015

      Yes, please do elaborate on the racism.

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   b.c.w. March 30, 2015

   I ate there once shortly after they opened and ordered what sounded on the menu like a lighter ‘street taco’ with shrimp, tuna, etc. and what I got was slathered in some sort of mayo-based sauce with vegetables/pico de gallo that were less than inspiring. It did not come out the way it was supposed to based on the menu. I was unimpressed and did not go back a 2nd time.

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   Mountain fellow March 30, 2015

   Let’s get rid of farm burger next!

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      NFB March 31, 2015

      Get rid of it? Why? Are you being forced to eat there?

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      Big Al March 31, 2015

      Except for the music being too loud, FB rocks!

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         Harry April 1, 2015

         I will never understand the fascination with FB. People like what they like though, so it’s all good. I’ve tried it on three different occasions, and everytime, if it weren’t for condiments and extras, the burger would be absolutely flavorless. It’s their job to season their food. I’ve had better burgers at Five Guys of all places.

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   RJ March 29, 2015

   One of the few regional chain restaurants downtown and the only one with “local” in the name. Oh the irony! Should have been called Corporate Taco. That has to be the best space downtown, hope something deserving comes there.

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      Miss M March 29, 2015

      — — USED to be one of the best spaces downtown. Vincent’s Ear courtyard, that anyone could enjoy, now just tables of tourists staring back at you. So sad.

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   Guillor March 29, 2015

   Long overdue for closing. Great patio. The space won’t last long.

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   Guillor March 29, 2015

   Long overdue for closing. Went twice early on and never again. Left it to the unsuspecting tourists.

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9. 

   RobotDanceMonkey1975 March 28, 2015

   Good. Get outta town Regional Taco!

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10. 

    Mike March 28, 2015

    I think the format sunk this place. A sit down, with a server, taco joint. I went once. I’m not downing the servers, but if you have to factor in a tip for a quick, cheap lunch it can, at times, be a deterrent. Or if you just want a quick taco, etc. it’s a little drug out, the way the format was. The food was good, if they were set up like a mamacitas, or Urban Burrito, then I would of frequented much more often, and I think they would of done just fine, chain or not.

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11. 

    burnsey March 28, 2015

    Surprised? I’m not.

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12. 

    jtroop March 27, 2015

    Long live Vincent’s Ear!!!

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       Butter March 31, 2015

       Hear, Hear!

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13. 

    M March 27, 2015

    It’s my understanding that Bouchon is expanding into the space

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