Best of: Eats: Cheap lunch

Mamacita's

Xpress readers know all about the California-Mexican-via-Asheville cuisine that this joint serves, having already voted Mamacita's Best Burrito. They in WNC also believe that the eatery serves up the very best value come lunchtime. As a matter of fact, Xpress readers have awarded Mamacita's 1st place in the Cheap Eats category five times.
What makes Mamacita's the best place to get full when the wallet's looking thin? Chef, burrito-wrangler and certified pork-butt expert James Hurt had this to say in explanation: "It's 'cause you can get one taco and seven beers for $10 every day." Word.

— Mackensy Lunsford