– Voted Best –
Mexican Restaurant
In Haywood County
Open 19 Years
& Counting!
Local Favorite!
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Authentic, Homemade
Mexican Food
w/ large portions &
reasonable prices. You
will not find a
Homemade Salsa or
original dishes like
ours in any other
Mexican Restaurant.
The owner is often
your chef.
We also offer Senior, Vegetarian, Kids & American Food Menus.
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Appreciation
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You all are our Heros!
Thank you for
your service! ❤
Military
Firefighters
Police
Paramedics
Healthcare Service
Educators –
Teachers & Staff
(*provided when service member presents service ID- service member must be present to receive discount –
Dine In/Take-Out Only)
Stalwart taqueria serving burritos, tacos & other classic Mexican plates in an unfussy setting. Based on 285 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
116 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone: (828) 456-9557
Website:
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Wednesday |
11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
4:30–8 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
11 AM–7:30 PM |
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Reviews
Sherri Roth
My husband and I just happened upon this place and ordered a few tacos to go. They were absolutely amazing and I can say without exaggeration that it was the best taco I ever ate. Needless to say, we went back for more the same night. I have recommended to every person I know that’s going to Waynesville for any reason. The folks are very nice and the food is amazing! Highly recommend!
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Christopher Mark
My family loves this place! Since I don’t live in the area I only eat here when visiting and it never disappoints. My favorite dish is the choripollo. If you haven’t tried it yet then you are missing out! I love the vibe here too. The owners and employees are passionate about preparing and serving delicious authentic Mexican food with a customer service experience that only a local family owned business can provide.
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Paul Matthews
A good spot! It’s been really good since it reopened
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Austin Tucker
My husband and I ate at El Pobre recently and it was fantastic. We both had the fajitas. Portions were large and very tasty. Service was quick and friendly. Can’t wait to go back soon to try some other items on their menu.
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A R
What a wonderful restaurant!! What great food and what an amazing family running it! If you’re looking for the best Mexican food in Waynesville, this is the place! I tried the torta, and it was wonderful. My girlfriend loved her food as well. I like that it’s a family-run business. I’d give it 6 stars if I could. Jennifer and Ricardo are the best!
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Oliver
Food was great! Amazing salsa. Really nice staff. Hopefully they can staff up and fully open back up soon. Wishing them the best.
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Jason Wilson
Not good. Overpriced, underwhelmed. Half of the restaurant was closed. You can’t even order at the table due to lack of menus. Everything was served on paper plates. I was unimpressed with my tacos.
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Kerstin Rathbone
I’ve been eating at their locations since the first opened up in Bethel. This was in high school, and now my own high schoolers have eaten here! We don’t get to as often anymore after moving to TN, but we still stop to pester them when given the chance.
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Tony Rogers
El Pobre never disappoints. In Haywood County, we have an abundance of Mexican restaurants, but the most consistent is El Pobre. During the COVID lock downs, we were concerned that they would not be opening back up. I went thru El Pobre withdrawal.
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Ian Brisley
I don’t usually go for the non-meat options but I gave their vegetable fajitas a shot and I’m happy to say I ate ALL my veggies. And the rice. And the bean dip. And the chips. It took me two days though because they gave me so much!
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