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BlueRidgeBites

Master Critic

Asheville, NC

Tacos ExpertFried Chicken ExpertFried Chicken Sandwich ExpertNachos ExpertBrisket ExpertBBQ Ribs ExpertRamen ExpertSushi ExpertIndian Curry ExpertPad Thai Expert

64 pts30 medals10 categoriesSince 2026

Crown Jewel

Mamacita's Taqueria

🌮Tacos · Asheville, NC

#1 Pick

Your Crown Jewel pick earns this restaurant a bonus point on the leaderboard.

2026 Trophy Case

🌮Tacos

Mamacita's Taqueria

Asheville, NC

Winner

Chai Pani

Asheville

Buxton Chicken Palace

Asheville

Fried Chicken

Buxton Chicken Palace

Asheville, NC

Winner

the whole bird at Buxton Chicken Palace for the table. the crust shatters when you bite into it

12 Bones Smokehouse

Asheville

Chai Pani

Asheville

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Buxton Chicken Palace

Asheville, NC

Winner

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

Asheville

12 Bones Smokehouse

Asheville

Nachos

Chai Pani

Asheville, NC

Winner

Mamacita's Taqueria

Asheville

Buxton Chicken Palace

Asheville

Brisket

12 Bones Smokehouse

Asheville, NC

Winner

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

Asheville

Chai Pani

Asheville

BBQ Ribs

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

Asheville, NC

Winner

Bear's brings New England BBQ style to Asheville. The ribs are smoked with apple and cherrywood. The Carolina-style whole hog is weekend-only and worth planning for.

12 Bones Smokehouse

Asheville

Buxton Chicken Palace

Asheville