Friendly atmosphere, friendly yet respectful waitresses great tasty food I love food from MANABI!!!

AUTHENTIC Ecuadorian restaurant ! Finally stopped in. It's hidden in a tiny strip mall on S. Tryon near Arsley. The first time we were there it was Friday, so we opted for the Fish. Hubby got the fried fish and liked it. I got their fish and shrimp peanut soup. Omg it was divine !!! That soup had amazing flavor !!! There was plenty of tuna and a few shrimp. The tuna seemed to sink to the bottom and was a bit dry. Next time I think I would get just shrimp, but the broth was delicious and unusual. We got one savory and one sweet cheese empanada. I highly recommend the savory one with it's melted goodness. I got the flan for dessert. It was good. But my favorite was the morocho that I took home to enjoy. It is a hot liquid beverage that reminds me of rice pudding. It was so yummy !!! We loved this place so much we came back again the next week on a Saturday. This time we tried the beef empanada. Hubby got the pork chops and I got the carne asada. Both came with rice, lentils, and small salad. The lentils were a little watery, but had decent flavor. I put them over the rice and that helped. They have a small jar of homemade salsa that was so good, I slathered it all over every bite of my carne asada. My plate came with tostones that were good and hubby's plate came with maduros. For dessert, I got the morocho to consume at the restaurant. Our waitresses were very nice both nights and spoke English. The owner checks on tables during the meal, which is admirable. My husband and I were the only non-latino people there, which is always a good sign the food is delicious. The first time we were there, the place was decorated for Valentine's Day. The second time, it was decorated for Easter. Highly recommend this place ! read more

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The carne empanadas were delicious! They were filled with potato and beef mixture and cooked perfectly without that greasy, deep fried taste you sometimes get. Cheese and veggie filled options also available. Grilled chicken and rice with lentils were well seasoned. My wife enjoyed her fried fish entree. The plantains and tostones were also good, and the complimentary sauces provided at the table went well with our meals. The passion fruit drinks were a tad sweet for my taste. But overall good service and dining experience at very reasonable prices. The dining room is also much larger than it appears from the outside. read more

This was a recommendation from a friend originally from Ecuador for authentic food and boy was she right! The wait staff was patient and explained the options and how they were served! And the food arrived super fast fresh and hot and most of all delicious!!!! The empanada was cheesy and I don't recall the name of it but in the table is a type of chutney slightly sweet spicey and full of flavor! Hubby has what was a fish stew and gobbled it up! I had the steak (skirt) with lentils very flavorful tostones and salad. We will definitely return! The place is clean sorta spacious and we learned you seat yourself. read more

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The food is delicious. The ceviche de camarón is just like how my mom makes it. And I am super picky so that's saying a lot! Carne asada was amazing as well. 130% recommend. read more

Delicious food only if you're there after four there is no more soups service was great

Yes omg yesssss!!! Went in yesterday with my husband and just found this restaurant on a whim while we were in Charlotte. The food is delicious down to the broth and all the amazing flavors. I'm Puerto Rican and love to cook. Never have I ever had Ecuadorian food, and I am in love with this restaurant. The waitresses were as sweet as can be and answered every question I had. But when the food came out, omg I was in love with all the flavors dancing around in my mouth. I asked how long the restaurant had been open, and I was told a little over 3 weeks. Mind you, they were packed. They are truly a restaurant that we needed to visit. The food tastes homemade with that love. No lie, I was so happy that the flavors tasted very similar to when I cook. I was so happy about that. I had the Morocho (Morocho is a thick, sweet drink or spiced corn pudding made with morocho cracked corn) to start. I had never had it before and found it to be very good. My dinner was a churasco bistec style with white rice, fries, eggs, and salad. I also asked for a side of maduros. I usually leave at least half, and I can honestly say I ate more than 80% of my food. My husband enjoyed his chuletas with white rice, beans, salad, and sweet plantains (maduros) We have no regrets and definitely want to return. If you haven't already, go and try this restaurant. Oh, and the price was exzceptional considering the quality of the food is amazing. It's not a huge restaurant, but it is very clean and cozy. read more

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Aromas De Mi Pueblo is an unassuming restaurant with a friendly staff serving authentic dishes from Ecuador at very reasonable prices. During our first visit, we tried the Empanada De Verde con Queso appetizer and the Menestra Con Carne Asada & Chuleta main dishes. The Empanada De Verde con Queso introduced us to Ecuadorian cuisine. These savory and crispy pastries are filled with gooey melted cheese and then fried, offering a nice contrast of textures. They are served with a side of tangy salsa. Moving on to the main dishes, the Menestra Con Carne Asada and Chuleta showcase the diverse flavors and hearty ingredients that are characteristic of Ecuadorian cuisine. The Menestra Con Carne Asada features tender grilled beef served with flavorful lentils or bean blend with aromatic spices, and a choice of sweet plantains or green plantains. The Chuleta, pork chops, are marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, then pan-fried to juiciness. Served alongside a generous helping of rice, beans, and salad, the Chuleta is a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites, also with a choice of sweet plantains or green plantains. The attentive staff is always on hand to ensure that every aspect of your dining experience is enjoyable. read more

Glad to find a delish Ecuadorian Cuisine. Few Ecuadorian restaurants around the country. Non are tasty like back home. I ordered the hen soup (Perfect) and Filete Fish (Corvina) with rice, Lentils and tostones. It was fresh and Great! I don't mind waiting when it's fresh food being served and not food getting overly reheated. I'll be back to try more. read more

This time around it was even better than the first. The Bolon mixto was very good; the tigrillo con bistec y huevos was Amazing and the encebollado was very good! Service was great and the ambiance was good. read more

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El Mejor restaurante Ecuatoriano en el Charlotte. Por ahora he probado el ceviche y el encebollado los dos muy auténticos y con muy buen sabor. El lugar es pequeño y se llena por eso siempre pido para llevar. Felicidades a los dueños, cocinan muy bien! read more

Delicious authentic Ecuadorian food! The staff is very friendly & happy to make food recommendations. Service is fairly quick considering how busy they are! Ambiance is casual and family friendly. read more

Must try the Bandera!!!! The food was great, restaurant is clean, nice staff, would definitely come back. Best Ecuadorian restaurant in charlotte. read more

Aromas De Mi Pueblo - Bandera - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

En comida ecuatoriana uno de los mejores, precio, sabor y atencion son excelentes, antes yo me inclinaba por ir donde winter pero lamentablemente sus precios lo subieron demasiado, si buscas una mejor opcion con mejores precios y con el mismo sabor nacional, sin duda aromas de mi pueblo es para ti. read more

Aromas De Mi Pueblo - Rico encebollado - Latin American Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went there today with my wife while visiting Charlotte. It was packed at 2 pm on a Friday which is a good sign. We're from Ecuador but live in Virginia where there are no Ecuadorian restaurants at all, so we searched for an Ecuadorian restaurant on Yelp and found this one. I'm glad to say it did not disappoint. I ordered arroz con menestra y carne, and it really reminded me of home. The meat was tasty and tender. The menestra was great too and the rice was on point. The empanadas de verde were amazing and so was the jugo de naranjilla. My wife had the encebollado and she enjoyed it as well. Service was efficient and friendly. All the dishes were very reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Excellent Latin food! Ecuadorians cook with a lot of love and it shows in the great taste of their food! It was such a wonderful surprise to see they serve Corvina! It's usually just tilapia and trout, the only fish you'll find in Charlotte. Their carne asada was excellent too! And my favorite was the lentejas! I grew up eating them and I finally found them in Charlotte! read more

Amazing, authentic Ecuadorian food. A gem in Steele Creek! Service and staff are wonderful.

I was recently clued in that an Ecuadorian restaurant existed and that it was near me. Finally checked it out and jackpot! This place is a hidden mom and pop gem making some great and delicious Ecuadorian food. I've been several times now and they have not missed yet on anything I've tried. From the empanadas, the bolon de verde, the churrasco, the chaufa, all were a smash. The place is no frills and will look like a hole in the wall, but aren't those places always the best? Services is always good but be prepared for it to be packed on a Sunday. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Being Ecuadorian myself, I wanted to try this spot. The food did not disappoint. The service was great and the only reason it did not get a five star was I ordered a Churrasco. That is supposed to be skirt steak. I didn't get skirt steak. It was really good but not what I was expecting. I hope in the future they expand their menu to include a few other Ecuadorian specialties like a Caldo de Bola. read more

La comida estaba deliciosa, el menú es variado y los precios son razonables. El personal es muy amable y atento. El ambiente es agradable y familiar! read more

We were visiting town for my son's soccer tournament and stumbled upon this restaurant - it was AMAZING. Stellar service and the food was incredible. Highly recommend! read more

le puse una estrella por el mal servicio que me dieron y otra cosa que no me gusto , que cobran extra cuando uno paga con tarjeta entonces elegí pagar cash y aún así me cobraron extra porque "ya estaba en el sistema" eso me dijo la inútil que me atendió. read more