La Guinguette

Fantastic reviews led me here and I'm glad. The French Onion soup was amazing. Then I had a chicken tamale and a pork tamale with a fresh greens salad served with mandarin orange vinaigrette. Very very good!

The french onion soup is perfection. Don't skip an appetizer board. The tamales and empanadas are delicious, as are the fillings for the crepes. I'm not a fan of the buckwheat flour used to make the crepes, but it doesn't stop me from returning every time I'm in the area. The atmosphere is perfect for a solo dinner, bringing my daughter and her roommate on family weekend, or a cozy date night. The playlist and volume are so thoughtful and the staff are kind and attentive.

This was such a great little spot. Tracy was awesome! I love the mix of French and Latin cuisine. I've got a couple of picky eaters with me, but they took the chance to make my happy. All of the food was delicious!

If you’re expecting a nice French cafe with traditional French flavors, this isn’t it. The flavors are decent, I’m not sure what they were thinking with the buckwheat crepes, but it doesn’t blend together. I had the eggs Benedict crepe with salmon, for such an elegant dish the crepe completely ruined it. It was like eating a fishy sponge with eggs on it. I ordered the French onion soup which was their “specialty,” not sure why, because it wasn’t much better than what you get at Panera or another fast casual restaurant. It was like the forgot how to use seasoning in any of the food. Although the food was decent, my main problem with this place is the price. There is a crazy up charge for just being in this location. With the surrounding restaurants the up charge is there as well but, they make it worth it with amazing waitstaff and incredible food. My suggestion is just stop in if you want an overpriced cup of soup but go somewhere else if you’d like to have a nice meal and feel good about paying the up charge.

Beautiful place for a delicious dinner on the patio. The servers were very helpful and friendly. The food was very tasty. Start your meal with the French onion soup (you can’t go wrong with the rest of the menu). Bon appetit & que rico!

This was a great experience. The crepes were not how I envisioned crepes to look but they were surprisingly delicious. The atmosphere was welcoming and pleasant as was our server. The only thing that was not up to par, for me, was we could hear everything in the 'back' which made our conversation hard in hearing each other ie. the coffee machine grinding and talking (loudly) to the cook. All in all it was a wonderful little gem worth visiting again and again! I will definitely be back!!! Kudos!!!!💞

A delightful cottage style hidden gem with phenomenal food! We had tamales, crepes, and the cheese plate! Everything including the service and atmosphere was wonderful. Best way to spend my birthday. A big thank you for having the raspberry jam crepe on your menu - my mother made that for me as a child and it’s always a memorable treat when I can have it again.

First trip to Black Mountain. First time trying La Guinguette. I looked up different restaurants in the area online and I love crepes. The menu sounded great. I tried the blueberry and strawberry crepes with chocolate sauce and they were amazing!! The staff were all very nice and helpful. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the outdoor area. Very cute, cozy, nice, and relaxing place. I definitely can't wait to come back and try more crepes and other menu items as well

Picked this quant place for the crepes. Incredible!! Quaint. The French onion soup is worth the stop alone. It's like being in a little French chalet bistro. They had heaters on the enclosed back porch room for us. We got toasty! It started snowing outside which made it even more romantic! The Nutella crepe at the end was perfect. They use traditional French whole grain batter -- I didn't know that was a thing! My chicken crepe could've used a little more flavor -- but I'm not a Parisienne expert. I will 100% return. I didn't like being told they were closed. We did feel rushed. They had JUST closed. But it had started to snow. I'll know if this is a problem when I return. (Note the hours -- they close early.) I also wish my bill was about $5 cheaper. But food really is pricey right now.

I came with my family and thankfully they had enough space to seat the 7 of us. The space is smaller, but they graciously combined tables together in the back room to accommodate our party. I ordered the La Paysanne crepe, which had eggs, Swiss cheese, turkey bacon, leeks, tomatoes, and cream. It was delicious! The crepe itself had a nice crispy exterior but was soft to the bite. The filling was very complementary, and I think all the ingredients went really well together. I was skeptical of the turkey bacon, but it was actually good. The size of the crepe was also very generous and I was very full afterwards. The dish came with a side salad which was a nice addition. Our service was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating, and the food came out in a fairly prompt fashion, given the size of our group. The space was small and quaint but clean. Overall, I enjoyed this place and would recommend trying their crepes. I can't speak for the tamales or empanadas, but the crepe I had was delicious!

Cutest little cafe in Black Mountain with a mix of French & Latin/Mex cuisine. Crepes of all types, savory & sweet. And at 3 types of mimosas at Sunday brunch. I had the eggplant tamale & mushroom empanada both vegan. The sauce that came with it was excellent. My Bellini was tasty. We were a party of 8 & had excellent service. We were out on their cute patio & a thunderstorm popped up & they accommodated us inside. The sausage lentil soup & French onion soup were delish & everyone enjoyed this place.

Delicious crepes and a very nice relaxing garden. They were able to make sweet crepes with the buckwheat crepes so they were gluten free.

Loved seeing GF options on the menu! Ambiance - 5* Espresso - 1* Crepes - 4* Service - 2*

Absolutely outstanding! Great atmosphere service is on point and Is the food tantalizes your taste buds. I've tried many of the dishes and none of them and disappoint. Definitely and make sure you get dessert and absolutely perfect way to end the meal and make it extremely memorable. Definitely unassuming and not what I expected when I walked in so glad I found this place.. The chicken tamales or more than I found it and don't even get me started about the egg plant creep, yummy for my tummy!

Best food and service. Been there 2x and it was great both times. The pork soup was delicious. The crepes are big.

Quaint establishment with made to order crepe dishes, with lots of variety to choose from. The soups are absolutely lovely and delicious. The tamales are super filling and scrumptious. The empanadas are light and flaky with unique and tasty recipes. Expect to take the time to enjoy this dining experience, which will not disappoint.

What a perfect brunch!! Stopped in fo4 brunch with my college friends. It took us forever to order because everything sounded so delicious. We each ordered something different. Everything we ordered was so scrumptious. I had the beef stroganoff crepe...amazing! We also ordered dessert crepes which were also so yummy. The waitstaff was kind and very efficient. It was a fantastic meal. A block off the main streets of Black Mountain and set up in a little house. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

Of the MANY Sunday Brunch spots over the past few years, this place is the only one we have been back to at least 4 times! I crave their French onion soup ....it is absolutely delicious! The soup paired with a very simple salad is the perfect lunch. It's a small place, but has extensive character with the outdoor & indoor seating options. The staff has always been extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about not only the food but the wine. Many selections for food and wine at this quaint little spot! Can't wait for my next trip to Black Mountain!!

Limited menu but outstanding buttery French onion soup. Empanadas were tasty too. Very cozy place to eat. Very friendly attentive service. Cute place.

The happy coincidence of marriage between an Italian and a Frenchman, has led, more or less indirectly, to the genesis of this humble little bistro. This is a good restaurant in a nice town which is, sorry to say, better than Boone, and like Asheville was before it was discovered. This is French. We ate genuine French onion soup (wow, was good) followed by crepes, or gullets as was pointed out to me, tomales and the deserts looked fabulous, but we had too much to eat. Next time you're near Asheville, and hungry, head for the short but beautiful drive to Black Mountain, to this little French restaurant. See you there.

The best quaint surprise in the area. The menu is small but packs a ton of flavor and something for everyone. The service is impeccable. But the best of all Is their huge accommodation to my dietary restrictions dairy/gluten free. They special made a bowl of French onion soup with crepe chips and vegan cheese. Truly amazing. Make sure to stop in

Amazing little place. We go every year when up on vacation. Easy to get a table in advance and always good service. We typically have a group of 8 which isn't aways easy to book. So many good things on the menu. The tamales are probably their weakest item, or maybe we just aren't big tamale fans. They weren't bad but not as good as other items. Everything else was amazing. The tomato empanadas are so good. But save room, the best part of any meal there are the crepes. We always order 6 or so for our group of 8 and just share. There really are no bad choice. Group favorites include the plain sugar, and the one with rum and caramel. The light ones with fruit and cream are amazing too. The nutella and banana is good but super rich. We will be back for sure.

This place is a hidden gem to out of towers like us. The lunch of crepes dishes with side salads was spot on. The mushroom crepe i had was perfect in flavor and portion. Tracy our server helped us select from the bistro style menu. The empanadas and the enchiladas will be had on a follow up visit! Reasonably priced and prepared to expectations. I recommend this for a date night or quiet friends gathering.

Came across this restaurant when searching for unique dinner spots in the Asheville area. It's a very small house turned restaurant and serves crepes, empanadas and tamales. The staff was very sweet as only two ladies were serving people. We were the first ones in the restaurant but it picked up pretty quickly and could tell there were some regulars who came often as they knew the staff. We skipped appetizers and went straight to our entrees. I went with the La Normandie crepe which was filled with caramelized onions, leeks, brie, Swiss and cream. I also had one pork tamale because I can't resist a good tamale. It was delicious and plenty of a helping. My two friends had the empanadas and said they were nice and crispy. The meals were served with a dressed salad that had the best balsamic dressing! We couldn't leave a crepe restaurant without having a dessert crepe. We went with a nutella and seasonal fruit crepe. It was so sweet and the perfect way to end dinner. Overall it was a very cute restaurant with character and the food was satisfying. The dessert crepes were my favorite so even a good dessert stop along the way.

Food was great, service was super, ambiance (outside) was special. Places like this are not to be missed; however, this one is waiting to be discovered. Recommended!

Delicious food and great service in a truly quaint and unique atmosphere. The smoked salmon crepe was fantastic!

Absolutely amazing! Portions are unbelievably great, food is delicious and authentic, definitely the best crepes I've ever seen in the US!

Ambiance was wonderful in the back sun room. Server did a great job advising on the menu and recommended a few things. We enjoyed our meal and which we had known about it sooner. We left the next day. Go there and enjoy!

The staff and the food is amazing at this place. I was kind of in a rush when I came in for a to go order. I got their Argentinian empanadas and an espresso. The empanadas are the best ones I have had here in the states since my last trip down In Argentina. Light pastry and the perfect blend of beef, onions, olives and hard boiled egg. Absolute perfection. My espresso was great as well. The service of the employees here was super friendly, helpful and speedy. Try this place if you can.

We just love this place! The French onion soup is so good and the empanadas are delicious but we really love the atmosphere and service the most. It's such a hidden gem and we love having it in our town.

Great place for a unique and romantic meal. French onion soup is next level. Staff is friendly and engaging. Nice spot for a quiet table away from the main drag in Town.

I stopped out of convenience, noting that this place was just before a bend in the road with apparent roadwork and a massive traffic pile-up. They have mostly outdoor seating, which is an advantage in the coronavirus era and allows them to take advantage of the mountain air. The big problem with them was capacity. I had to wait twenty minutes for a table despite no great crowd of people being there, and once I sat down, it was easily an hour to get and eat my lunch. If you're hanging out with friends, these things don't matter, but for those of us with travel on our minds, it wasn't ideal. I noted more than one other party turn away due to the wait, and the people who were sitting there remarked on it as well. They had only one overworked waitress who didn't let me know about what later sounded like some appealing specials. It seems to me like they ought to be hiring. The food that emerged, however, was just what I'd hoped; having researched their vegetarian and vegan friendly Argentinian mix of tamales, empanadas, and crepes. My vegetarian tamales were wrapped in corn husks neatly tied in bows, and the fillings were richly flavored with or without the sauce on the side. For anyone wondering if mushrooms are as satisfying as the dairy option, they were. Since crepes seem to be their thing, I tried a dessert crepe; I was told they were working on whipping up new batter (having turned away previous diners' request for a sweet crepe), but I got mine, and it tasted fresh. When I see the phrase "seasonal fruit" on the menu, I've come to expect disappointment, but theirs in this fall season turned out to be strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, which when combined with dulce de leche made for a dynamic flavor profile. I was very satisfied, and the tab was reasonable. Although I do wish things had moved a bit faster, the food was worth the wait.

Fantastic food in a converted & expanded house, across the street from the Black Mountain Post Office. Wife & I stopped for a early dinner. The Soup du Jour was sausage lentil - very tasty. I then had a Pollo Empanada, and a Carne Empanada. Wife had Pollo, followed by a Tomate Empanada. All were wonderful and filling. I will keep visiting every time I pass their way.

I stopped at this location before heading back to our Airbnb while on vacation, just to get some empanadas as a snack. I'm glad I made that decision because these are some of the best bites of the trip so far. I would highly recommend the tomate and carne de vaca. So much flavor, the perfect texture for the pastry. As I waited on my to go order, the staff was incredibly friendly and the ambience was so cozy and calming. I eavesdropped on a conversation between a woman and her mother, talking about what the daughter could or couldn't have to eat because of a "special life changing test" she had upcoming. What kind of test would it be where she couldn't enjoy cheese, wine, nor eggplant? Maybe pregnancy viability? Maybe a simple allergy test? Either way, it was a great human experience.

Very very cute place! The food was so fresh and so tasty. This place has a great vibe and refreshing views of the black mountain. I will surely come back here again when I am in this area.

Ratatouille crepe is to die for. Could eat these every day and never tire of them. Lemon and sugar dessert crepe is the best. Have been coming here for years and will continue coming back.

Adorable little cafe in adorable little Black Mountain! The food we tried -- meat/cheese board, spinach and beef empanadas and chicken and pork tamales -- was all delicious! Service was off, so not a total 5-star experience though. They were incredibly understaffed for a Saturday afternoon. There was just 1 waitress and 1 cook working the entire restaurant. So, while the waitress was super friendly, she was spread too thin, and just couldn't keep up. We had a lot of really long stretches where we wouldn't see her. Lunch took about 2-hours from beginning to end. Luckily, the food was so good, it all but made up for the spotty service. The beef empanadas and pork tamale were my faves!

Delicious and perfect atmosphere for a date night! I got the French onion soup and a crepe. My partner got tamales. Great portion size and yummy food! We'll definitely be going back! Great service by Tracy too.

Small, quaint with an unusual combination of tasty empanadas and savory crepes (Also sweet folded/stacked crepes for dessert). Several vegan or vegetarian options, and the three adults in our party liked the meal, but the picky 10 year old didn't really find anything aside from dessert that would suit his palate. I look forward to coming again without the kiddo. I went with the crepes, and though good, after trying a bit of a vegan empanada (and being able to mix and match those), I'll be going empanada all the way next time.

My boyfriend and I always stop in here when we visit Asheville! Super cute and the food is amazing!

This quaint restaurant is the perfect stop in bucolic Black Mountain. Owned by an Argentinian woman who is rather famous for her empanada food trucks around Asheville along with her husband of French descent the menu carries dishes direct from both countries. The savory crepes are made from buckwheat flour which goes perfectly with mushrooms or beef stroganoff. The tamales are authentic with an excellent cilantro sauce. The French onion soup is the best I have ever had. I had the lemon crepe for dessert. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the coffee which was fresh ground. Our server was delightful with her funny and interesting comments. This would be worth the 1 hour 20 minute drive from out town of Mooresville just for lunch.

This spot was quaint and yummy but expensive. The restaurant is in a little house across from the post office in downtown Black Mountain. It was only 4 minutes from our hotel and is local, so liked both of those things. We ate outdoors on the deck and enjoyed the fireflies as the sun went down. The French onion soup was good, but mostly cheese and a bit overpriced at $9 a bowl. Our server recommended empanadas that tasted like pizza rolls for our 8 year old and they were a hit along with the sweet crepes we shared at the end of our meal. There were only 4 of us and 2 of us only got soup and our bill was still over $70, so a bit on the pricey side. My husband was disappointed that they had no ice for water when he asked (it was served room temperature). I was fine with that, but mention it because it may make a difference to some.

Very cute little place with delicious food. We enjoyed the Tableau Francaise appetizer and one of the crepes. We intended to also enjoy an order of empanadas but were too full, so have those ready for lunch tomorrow!

Such a unique blend of French and Argentinean food. Everything was delicious, but the Eggplant Empanadas are my personal favorite. Very cozy unique atmosphere. They scored bonus points for putting together a custom charcuterie board for our 2 Year Old (see picture). We will definitely be back!

Overall very good food at a great price with friendly yet very slow service. Crepes were totally solid, tamales were edible, coffee was a bit burnt but overall things turned out fine. Don't really know why it took almost two hours for the whole meal but oh well. Can't say I will be back but wouldn't discourage someone from going either. All in all a big 'meh'

I was so looking forward to trying the authentic tamales here. The pics looked so good! Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Our party ordered a ham and cheese crepe, a strawberry/blueberry/Nutella crepe, and two tamales (chicken and mushroom). The tamales were extremely bland. The sauce that came with them was really good, but had we not had the sauce, I wouldn't have even eaten the tamale. It completely lacked flavor and seasoning. The salad that came with all the dishes was light and the dressing was good. I gave this place four stars solely on the crepes. My toddlers loved the ham and cheese crepe and devoured it faster than any grilled cheese they ever got at a restaurant. I took a bite of it myself and was pleasantly surprised at the cheese they used. It had a lot of flavor and wasn't greasy. The fruit and Nutella crepe was de-licious! It was packed full of fruit and chocolate and everyone at the table was fighting over it. I would definitely go back for the crepes alone!

Charming little cafe in Black Mountain. Dropped by for lunch on a rainy, gloomy day, but inside the cafe was warm and inviting. I was amused by the menu--half French, half Argentine/South American. I stuck to the French side of the menu and ordered the French onion soup and the mushroom crepe. Both were good, but be prepared for heaping amounts of cheese (and that's coming from a cheese lover). The next time I'm in town I look forward to trying other menu items.

French onion soup was fantastic. Really warm intimate atmosphere and the staff was really friendly. Crepes were great too.

Just don't. Food was so bland. And place was completely understaffed. On the plus the decor was nice. Unfortunately we left unfulfilled.

Liked it so much we came two days in a row! The French onion soup draws locals -- and it was easy to see why. Gruyere cheese and sliced baguette baked on top of the broth, very good. The menu is wonky/international, with French food being represented by a selection of crepes and Latin food with empanadas and tamales. The crepes were large and fluffy with plenty of different, creative combos of ingredients to choose from. I also tried two of the tamales, one made with a mushroom filling and another with traditional roast pork. House vinaigrette was tangy and delicious. ... Waitress, who said she'd worked in hospitality for nearly 15 years, was cheerful and very helpful. Lots of places to eat outside, in a covered, ventilated porch and on the deck if no rain.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner with amazing, plentiful crêpes. I had the Forestiere crêpe, which had a delicious mix of mushrooms, garlic and cheese with such a big portion the crêpe was overflowing. My wife had Le Pestou, which was a tasty mix of basil pesto, tomato and cheeses. Our guests had the best Empanada I have ever tasted. They were moist and hardy, rather than the dried out doughy types I usually get served. Plus Tracy, our server, was very attentive to our needs. To make it even better, the pricing was very reasonable.

Wow. My favorite place in Black Mountain so far. My husband and I went on a Saturday night- I expected it to be crowded but oddly, it wasn't. We sat out on the beautiful patio. Service was slow, but we totally didn't care because it was so beautiful. But it did take about 15 min to get our wine- I got the pesto crepe and it was phenomenal! We shared the banana "almost heaven" (I think that was its name!) crepe for dessert. I don't like chocolate so they brought that on the side for my husband and I just ate it with bananas, walnuts and whipped creams- it was delicious! Two thumbs up!

Onion soup and a salad were a perfect and really delicious dinner. The ambience was nice in a cozy house. Recommend!

AMAZING! I live in Black Mountain and it's my favorite restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious! Great gluten free and vegan options. The owner and wait staff are so personable and lovely! You have to go here!

Everything is amazing. Everything. The vibes. The food. The wine. The prices. Apparently this needs to be longer. We went with a large group. Everyone loved their food. Literally everything is good.

This was by far some of the most incredible food I have ever had. My husband and I have been wanting to try their food for awhile and finally got around to it tonight. We happily walked out with $70 worth of takeout because we just wanted to try everything. We foolishly thought we would have leftovers but it was all too tasty to leave for later. We got the tapenade, French onion soup, empanadas, tamales, two different crepes and the Citron crepe for dessert. Holy moly. I cannot even begin to express how tasty it all was - each new item topped the last. La Guinguette made this pregnant lady's day. I would also like to add some valuable insight to other diners based on reviews that I've seen here. This restaurant is small. Service may take a little longer because 1.) there is one person cooking. To put more than one person in that size of a kitchen would be negligent and impossible. 2.) the server station is again, small. To have more than one server on would be physically difficult. 3.) the food is all made from scratch, by hand, right there. If you want drive thru, go to Wendy's. Food of this quality takes time and effort. To be frank, anyone that has anything to say about the amount of time it takes to make the food has clearly never worked in a restaurant and doesn't understand the efforts that these fine people are going to in order to serve their community this dank cuisine. Sorry not sorry, end rant. Again, wow. Beginning to end, a fantastic and memorable dining experience. Thank you thank you! Y'all are amazing, we will be back so soon!

Love this little hideaway across from the post office. House with outside patio and deck, with a garden-like setting. I like coming here with one of my dogs while enjoying breakfast or lunch. Also delicious soups, seafood chowder, and fresh salads. Staff - always accomodating