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    Alicia's Kitchen

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Papa a la Huancaina
    Kailee N.

    10/10 to go spot for me!! I'm Peruvian and this is the best spot i have tried in Charlotte in the last 4 years. I got it to go. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the green spaghetti was seasoned just like my abuela. The papa came with about six pieces and the sauce was so yummy. It is a cute little spot off south blvd. The tables were all full with customers. The service was quick and easy (they do mostly speak Spanish as an FYI ) I of course, had to get it in Inca Cola as well. Highly recommend this spot.

    Beautiful presentation. A little over priced but then again isn't everywhere else overpriced as well???
    Paul R.

    Food was good, service was good and the ambiance was good. I had the Peruvian ceviche for the first time. I enjoyed it however, I prefer Ecuadorian ceviche. The flan was amazing! Friendly staff

    Chicken soup
    Dawn R.

    3 of us came for lunch. I got the lunch special for the day: herb drink, chicken soup, and pork with northern beans and rice ($12). They give you huicaina sauce (not spicy enough) and rococo sauce (very good). We got a papa huicaina for an appetizer and it was ok. I have Peruvian friends and have eaten Peruvian food at their home; however, none of the restaurants I've been to have the same flavor for papa huicaina - all are boring in comparison with no heat. The soup broth had decent flavor but the lumps of chicken in it did not have seasoning. It was the same type of soup you would make for chicken broth and then just leave the chicken in. The piece of pork was very large and had decent flavor. I loved the pickled onions on top. The beans and rice mixed well with it and were cooked properly. One friend got the chicken chaufa ($16) and the other got shrimp seafood chaufa. I sampled the chicken and it was delicious! The chicken had very good seasoning and I really liked this dish. One lady got the chicha morada and enjoyed it. The interior has several booths. Our waitress was very pleasant and expressed hope we would return. They use Clover and you have to make sure they use it properly. If you pay cash, you should not have to pay the 4% "Convenience Fee". However, it charges it anyway and you have to insist they take it off if you pay with cash because the business tries to keep it. They also automatically charged a 15% tip to the bill, even though there were only 3 of us and we each paid separately. The bakery counter tried to do the exact same thing adding a "convenience fee" even if you use cash. Seriously, this place needs to be audited by the IRS. I heard they own the coffee shop called Sumaq next door, and I know I had this same problem there. The employees just think the "Convenience Fee" should be automatically applied to the transaction and don't know how to handle getting it off without a manager. This is UNACCEPTABLE. How many people are they stealing from that are paying CASH ? Because they were certainly going to keep the extra 4% on both transactions at the restaurant and bakery until I stopped them. Then they said they don't have coins and only do business in dollar bills. They tried to short my friend 70 cents but I think the waitress overheard us complaining about it, so they gave her $1. This whole practice is SHADY !!! On the way out, we stopped at the bakery counter. I bought mini alfajores cookies, chocolate flan ($6) and a piece of Peruvian cake ($6). The cookies and flan were fabulous ! My friend got the pudding asada ($6) and it was unique. It was a cross between bread pudding and flan. It had a slightly grilled taste to it and raisins. If you come here, realize you will automatically be charged a 15% tip and 4% convenience fee. If you pay in cash, you will have to insist on getting the credit card fee taken off because they will not do so voluntarily.

    Ceviche and fritters

    Absolutely the best restaurant meal I have had in ages. Peruvian food is perfect for all people. It has Asian influences, spice, flavor and freshness. I got the Duo of ceviche and fish fritters, just pieces of perfectly fried fish. I had planned to get ceviche only but figured why not go with the duo. The fritters were delicious and were a nice addition to my generous ceviche portion. Such a great value, $21 for generous, quality food. I went a little crazy at the bakery on the way out. Absolutely stunning case. I spotted bite size alfajores and had to get them, delicious. Flan, my favorite, delicious and a beef empana, delicious. I could eat here every day. Ceviche was better than Yunta. Parking is easy. Service was outstanding. It's the kind of place that makes you feel good about spending your hard earned money there. Foodies are sleeping on this place.

    Ají de Gallina

    I travel to Charlotte often for work, and Alicia's Kitchen has become my go-to spot for lunch and dinner. The food is always amazing--today I had the ají de gallina recommended by Judith, and it brought back memories of my grandmother's cooking in Peru. Even when she's not my server, Judith always stops by to say hello, which makes the experience feel personal. Ivon's service was excellent, and you can tell the manager is making great improvements to the place. Authentic flavors, great service, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommended!

    Dulce de leche pastry cake
    Steve S.

    Great Peruvian food in a casual atmosphere. Ceviche and chaufa were both textbook takes on the classics. Large bakery and they serve breakfast too. We met Alicia and she was so sweet - said she started this 10 months ago and also owns the coffee shop across the street, Sumaq. We went there a month and they have great empanadas. These are some nice little gems on South Blvd, check them out!

    Mango drink and Chilcano de Maracuya
    Carolina A.

    The food was excellent. It was my sister's and I first time trying Peruvian food. I got Lomo Saltado and although I was asked how I like my meat(I said medium) , it was overcooked and felt tough and chewy. Flavor was good tho. It came with rice and fries. My sister order Seco a la Norteña which was delicious! A braised rib with beans and rice. Our drinks were delicious as well. Service was good(other than our initial waitress leaving us). The ambiance was nice and we could tell that place was about business as they had a bakery, jewelry place, carnicería and other things. We decided to stop by the bakery for desserts. Got a maracuya(passion fruit)cheesecake(Amazing!) and I forgot the name of the other dessert but it was delicious as well. I would honestly rate this place a 4.5/5 because they include the tip with the price...

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    I had lunch and the food was great. The taste and perfect done. I will be there again. Better than the expensive restaurants.

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    The food was incredible - most authentic Peruvian food in Charlotte. The service was excellent.

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    Mi Tierra Restaurant

    Mi Tierra Restaurant

    3.6(75 reviews)
    0.9 miStarmount
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    We came here for my mother's birthday on her suggestion as well. She said the food was good. There…read moreare 3 locations however we came to the Arrowwood Rd location next to Compare Grocery Store. We were all pleasantly surprised at how good most of the food was. The server was very pleasant and patient. She explained some of the dishes to our party. The ambiance is nice. They look as if they have breads and sweets that are cooked or made in house as well. The only complaint was the soup. It was well stocked, however lacked seasoning. Every other dishes was superb. Flavors were there. The sauces they offered were so delicious. I will definitely try them again. As Insaidnit was my mother's birthday and without even asking they came with the traditional hat and morracos and sang happy birthday to her along with a slice of cake. It really made her day.

    Great Colombian restaurant with fantastic food in a casual atmosphere. Everything I have ever had…read morefrom here has been delicious! The service is very prompt and efficient! I am usually seated immediately if table are open and they come to the table quickly afterwards. Kudos! I love their empanadas. They are smaller and use corn meal for the crust instead of being more like pie crust as Cuban style empanadas are. They have a fabulous breakfast menu but I usually go for lunch or dinner. They have daily lunch specials that are listed on the website. These change daily. If you want to get an overall feel for Colombian food then try the Bendeja Paisa. It has grilled steak, pork rind, sausage, rice beans, Corncake, sweet plantains, an egg, and sliced avocado. All of their Flank Steak and Skirt Steak dishes are fabulous! Two that I really enjoy are Entrana and Carne Encebollada. They have seafood dishes too. Cheers!

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    Medellín Colombian Restaurant

    Medellín Colombian Restaurant

    3.8(18 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    After multiple trips here and many different meals, I have to say that I really love this place…read more The food is incredible. All of the employees that I've had the pleasure to interact with have been amazing! They are all very attentive and very pleasant with my Spanglish . The restaurant has an authentic, Colombian vibe and I can attest as a frequent visitor to Colombia. I'm thankful for this place and will continue to bring my professional lunch meetings here and introduce them to my favorite culture at the moment. Después de varios viajes aquí y muchas comidas diferentes, tengo que decir que realmente me encanta este lugar. La comida es increíble. ¡Todos los empleados con los que he tenido el placer de interactuar han sido increíbles! Todos son muy atentos y muy agradables con mi Spanglish . El restaurante tiene un auténtico ambiente colombiano y puedo dar fe de que soy un visitante frecuente de Colombia. Estoy agradecido por este lugar y seguiré trayendo mis reuniones de almuerzo profesionales aquí y presentándoles mi cultura favorita en este momento.

    My wife and I came here for the first time, and Medellin didn't disappoint…read more Centrally located in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking, this restaurant offers a diverse menu of Colombian food to choose from. We tried the following: - Ajiaco: Traditional Bogotá-style shredded chicken and three variety of potato soup with corn and guascas (Colombian herb). Served with rice, avocado, cream, and capers.). - Sancocho de Gallina: Special broth with chicken; includes potato, corn, yuca, and plantain. Served with rice and avocado. - Colombian Empanadas Trio: Chicken and beef served with sauce. For drinks we went for a latte and a lulo juice. For dessert, we tried the meringue dessert and oblea (wafer filled with strawberries, condensed milk and whipped cream. The coffee and drink were good and he soups were great. Areas of improvements: The empanadas were OK and the de desserts were OK too as they were extremely sweet. One dessert is enough for two people. The service was fantastic and common areas were comfortable and clean. The whole vibe was fun and felt like we were in a nice restaurant in Latin America. We did not try drinks, but the was a nice looking bar.  Overall, highly recommended, and we will definitely come back.

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    Los Chamos Clt

    4.4(74 reviews)
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    This is still one of the best Venezuelan restaurants in Charlotte!…read more I came back for lunch with other coworkers, and this place still offers a solid menu with a good variety of traditional items. We ordered the empanadas, tequeños and the sugar cane lemonade (papelon con limon) and we absolutely loved it! Los Chamos is still on South Blvd. with its own free parking lot. Staff is still fully bilingual and super friendly. Common areas are spacious and clean. There is still no outside seating. I can't wait to come back and try more menu items.

    Delicious flavors, modern elevated casual ambience and plating. Reasonable portions and…read moreunpretentious service. Good quality and decent value. Unique compared to some of the more general Latin options, as they really do focus on Venezuelan fare. Parking and decor a plus! All of the appetizers were amazing--we got everything except the tacos. The trio and flight options are truly the way to go here, the flavors are all different and you really need to try them all! The chimichurri here is probably my favorite of all time. The rich smoky flavor is so deep and satisfying, I've never had one so robust. I wish I had done an entree that was smothered in it!!! Next time, for sure. Don't pass on desert. The flan is just right and I appreciated the molasses flavor in the syrup, although my dining partner wished for some lime zest to lighten the dish--preferences can differ!

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