Just moved to the area and was ecstatic when I found a Dominican takeout restaurant and decided to…read moregive it a shot. I ordered the chicharrones de pollo (fried chicken chunks) with white rice and sweet plantains. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious! I will definitely be ordering again and I'm looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu. I encourage you to give it a shot!

Bomb food, friendly chef. Definitely deserves its own brick and mortar joint. Highly recommend the…read morepernil lunch special

Super yummy food! Meat was cooked perfectly. The starter…read morewas delicious, shrimp was also cooked perfectly. Pernil (roasted pork) mofongo was great. So flavorful. Margarita was very strong and only $8 Big parking lot for easy parking

Not sure what happened at Punta Cana, but it's giving new management... because the difference is…read morereal. It used to be hit or miss, but lately? Consistently GOOD. Flavor is there, food is fresh, and it's finally not disappointing me anymore. Whatever changed... keep that energy No sé qué pero en Punta Cana definitivamente cambió algo... y me encanta De verdad parece que hay nueva administración entrenando a los chefs (cocineros), porque la diferencia ¡se siente en el paladar! Antes era inconsistente, pero ahora la comida está BUENA, BUENISIMA con sabor, fresca y con ese toque dominicano que hacía falta. Que sigan así, porque por fin Punta Cana ya no me está decepcionando. ¡Voy a regresar!

Food and service were great. Huge servings. Delicious drinks. Literally, zero complaints. Will…read moredefinitely go back again.

This is my favorite Dominican spot in Charlotte. Food is delicious. Prices are great. This is a…read morechill spot with a cafeteria-style line where you can pick from the items there, or place orders for items that are made to order. Solid spot for delicious food. I have yet to be disappointed here!

I have been coming to this establishment for 2 years. I've seen it go through a few different…read moremanagement changes but I think they found the right team this time around. The service was great and the food was timely and fresh and the flavor was phenomal. They made my family of 8 feel just at home and we love that. The ambiance was perfect for what we needed. Thank you so much.

I was exctied to try this place out. However very disappointed I wanted empanadas and tostones :)…read moreThey didn't have any tostones so just a empanada It was okay not the best I've ever had. Our waitress didn't speak much english ‍I can't say I'd try this place again.

After my last visit to this restaurant, I've reached the conclusion that Mabi Tropical has stopped…read moretrying and given up. When I initially visited (in their first couple of months after opening) I was super in love with this place. Unfortunately every experience after that has been super inconsistent. I've ordered their seafood sancocho three times and every single time I've gotten a different dish. The last time I ordered it - it was more so vegetables with 2 teaspoons of broth, some rice and old fried yucca. If you look at the photo - I believe you can tell the yucca looks like it'd been in the fridge for days and they just threw it in there for good measure. The waiter didn't smile and generally looked miserable to have to deal with me. I asked for hot sauce that never came. Just overall, really disappointed in my last experience here and unfortunately won't be retuning due to how inconsistent my last few visits have been. You might get something that tastes decent, you might not.

Queen feast try! It was great. Not very busy but the location makes parking a challenge or costly…read more The service was great helpful with making recommendations. As the restaurant got busy we saw her less and there was some odd issue with the bill. I loved the decor. I'd go back and try a few other things. The food was good. None of us had a bad bite! I enjoyed the cocktails I must remember to snap pics of the food.

Pio's restaurant has gotten a facelift and it's even better than it was in the past! The score has…read moreincreased to 99, the seating has been updated and the food is still delicious--maybe even better! We went on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Our meal was excellent as it has consistently been, especially since the changes have been made to the restaurant. I want to make sure that I mention the cleanliness of the women's bathroom. This is the second time in a row that I've used it and it is very well maintained. It's large, clean and odorless. It gives me an overall positive feeling about the restaurant, which adds to my comfort when we eat here. We love coming here. The prices are reasonable, the portion sizes are just right, and the servers are attentive and friendly. A great experience!!

What happened to this place It used to be really good, we…read morecame for Lunch on a Saturday all the windows were down so it was pitch back inside! I asked the waitress and said the owner likes it dark!!!? We literally couldn't see each other! The food was terrible, We ordered empanadas as an appetizer and they were soo bad i couldn't finish one filled with RICE??? the meat tested horrible, we ordered half a chicken with rice, beans and plantains How can you mess up such basic food? 30 min after eating we felt sick.. coincidence probably not.

Fun place. Hope it can survive in the fast food capital that is Monroe. Everything looked great but…read moreI recommend the pernil, beans with peas and fried plantains. Next time I want to try the oxtail Super nice staff. Food served cafeteria style. Check them out. It's a break from the same old and you might learn something!

Great Dominican food at a great price! Absolutely delicious meals, hot and ready at any time. Staff…read moreis great and serves up generously. They also have limited items to order, just ask for a menu. Never tasted something I didn't like here. I know they tried to open just as the pandemic was starting to affect our area and they were forced to delay. I really hope they can survive out here in Monroe. So glad I don't have to drive into Charlotte for good Latin food anymore... Mi gente latina, apoyemos lo nuestro!!

The quality of the food is not the same. I ordered rice and beans and stewed oxtails and something…read morewas missing. The collard was even different tasting.

Best for on the east side of charlotte. I love the food, I love the service. The ambiance is very…read morerelaxing and welcoming and they give you more than enough food to be satisfied for your meal.

Charlotte is a fried chicken city. Aside from being the headquarters for Bojangles, we've got…read moreoutlets for all the big chains - KFC, Church's, Popeye's and such. Several excellent local restaurants, too. So I had high hopes today for Pollo Campero. PC was clean when I arrived at 12:30. Quite busy with about a third of the tables in use and the remaining were clear of dirty dishes. Surprising because they don't have a trash can that I could see - the staff bus and clean tables, clearing them swiftly. I ordered a three piece at the counter and it didn't take long until a running found my tent card and I was able to start. The chicken was thoroughly cooked, still moist. Not much for flavor in the skin today, it needed some hot sauce to bring out the taste. The cole slaw was creamy and crisp. Still good but also a little bland. The small dinner roll wrapped in plastic was fresh and fluffy. Overall, it's a nice little fast food spot. If you're looking for something in a known quantity along South Boulevard near the light rail, this will work nicely. [Review 728 of 2025 - 4162 in North Carolina - 24288 overall]

Food was great, it's better if you eat in so you enjoy the crunchiness. Park in front it feels…read moresafer than in the back of the parking lot, the chicken is worth it.

you're looking for an authentic Cuban dining experience with energy, flavor, and atmosphere, El…read morePuro Cuban Restaurant absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, you feel it -- the music, the vibe, the warmth. The live band sets the tone with classic Cuban rhythms that make the entire place feel alive. It's not just background music -- it's part of the experience. The sound fills the room without overpowering conversation, creating that perfect balance between lively and intimate. Now let's talk about the food -- because it's outstanding. I ordered a plate featuring tender, slow-braised shredded beef in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce. The meat was incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and fall-apart tender -- you can tell it's been cooked low and slow the right way. The sauce had depth, with hints of garlic, peppers, and warm spices that tied everything together beautifully. It was served alongside perfectly cooked rice (dark and flavorful, likely infused with beans and seasoning), sweet fried plantains that were caramelized just right -- crispy edges, soft centers -- and a fresh, crisp salad to balance the richness. Every component on the plate complemented the other. Nothing felt like an afterthought. The presentation was generous and rustic, exactly what you want from authentic Cuban comfort food. The service was welcoming and attentive, and the overall ambiance makes it a great spot for: * Date nights * Celebrations * Dinner with friends * Or just a night out where you want great food and live music El Puro isn't just a restaurant -- it's an experience. Great food, great atmosphere, and great live music. I'll absolutely be back.

I was raving about this place to a friend from past experiences so we went to check it out. It was…read morea Saturday night and the stage was packed as they had live music and most people (a mature crowd) were on stage dancing. Most people were either celebrating a birthday or out for date night. However, the music was so loud it didn't allow for much conversation. It had been some time since I've been back to El Puro since giving up pork- it made the food options a bit limited. The food was a little subpar especially at the price point. My friend was underwhelmed but the atmosphere and ambiance is and still remains great. Moving forward I'd probably just stop by for drinks if anything.