Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Asheville.

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Asheville Food Tours

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Don't-miss vendors

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White Duck Taco Shop

Try Unique tacos along with beer, margaritas and mixed drinks

White Duck Taco Shop's Downtown Duck on Biltmore Ave serves unique tacos with beer, margaritas and mixed drinks, plus a pet friendly courtyard.

Good Hot Fish

Try North Carolina catfish and dayboat shrimp

Good Hot Fish at 10 Buxton Ave in the South Slope District serves a traditional fish fry, from the fish sandwich to sides like baked mac and cheese.

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Hot Dog King

  • ★ 4.8

Try Hot dogs, or gyros from the Greek side of the menu.

The Hot Dog King at 2690 US-70 in Swannanoa is a hot dog restaurant that has served its hotdogs since 1979, with gyros on a menu bigger than you think.

yalla

  • ★ 3.8

Try Savory shawarma, crispy falafel or creamy hummus

Yalla is a food truck bringing the flavors of the Middle East, from shawarma and falafel to creamy hummus, to Catawba Brewing South Slope on Banks Avenue.

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