Hidden gem in the university area of Charlotte. Turkish/Mediterranean food and drinks…read more Bright and airy inside and the decor is simply beautiful. Really captures what the food and culture of the place is. You can come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner or just coffee. They serve all the Turkish coffee and teas your hearing about these days. Plus the regular coffee shop menu. They have a nice case of traditional desserts and everything just looks so good. Cheesecakes, cakes, pastries and baklava. All the food we saw coming out looked so good and all fresh. We sat outside even though it was warm... they have a few sidewalk tables. They have a extensive menu with vegetarian options too. We wanted something light so we shared the mezze platter which comes with 4 dips and their house baked balloon bread and cucumbers and tomato slices. We got the hummus, baba ganoush, red pepper hummus and tzatziki. Also had some stuffed grape leaves on the platter. The bread is pretty unique, light, airy and thinner than a pita it has a big bubble in it and parts are crunchy and some softer. Great for dipping into the dips and just by itself. Also had the garlic Parmesan fries too. All of it was so good. The fries are crispy and a full bowl that never seemed to go down. The dips were so fresh and I loved the smokey baba ganoush. Presented so nicely too. The grape leaves were great too stuffed with rice and marinated in a nice vinaigrette type dressing. Great platter for the hot weather as it was all cool. After we finished that we went inside as it started getting really hot out and we wanted coffee and dessert. Our server said we can sit anywhere we wanted , we had already seen what we wanted in the dessert case, the raspberry shine cheesecake. Picked our coffees , I went with the cappuccino and my friend had the mocha chino . The barista who was so sweet asked us if we'd had the Turkish coffee before and we said no, so she served us up some with a little Turkish delight sample too. Rich and dark is how I'd describe it , not for the light coffee drinkers, this packs a punch. Really liked it. She also said in turkey after you finish your coffee there is a sludge of grounds left at the bottom of the cup which there was, she said you can have your fortune read from those grounds and how the place in the cup, you have to turn the cup upside for in the saucer and let it sit awhile then flip it over, she was able to read a little as she had said she had been taught how to, she did get some things right in her readings! She also said you can take a picture of the grounds and put it in chatgpt to get a better reading! So I did, it was interesting for sure. Kinda a fun thing to do as well. My cappuccino was positively weak in comparison to the Turkish coffee, Still good though. Was perfect with the cheesecake, which was creamy and had a chocolate crumble in the middle, loved the raspberry flavor and the crust was really good too. Not a heavy stodgy cheesecake, this was much lighter. Perfect afternoon coffee accompaniment. We loved this place! So glad we discovered it, would love to come back and try some of their dinner plates. Great service and just a nice space, it's always nice to come across these local places.

This little place offers a great authentic atmosphere with whitewashed walls and greenery…read morethroughout and the food is equally as enjoyable. I did find that the beef in my beef kebab platter was a tad on the dry side, but it still had good flavor. I was surprised the rice was simply just rice with no adornments but it was decidedly very plain compared to other rice side dishes I've had at Mediterranean restaurants. The staff is incredible. They took care of us, made sure we had plenty of water for the table and checked on us frequently. I hear their coffee is outstanding although it was too late in the afternoon for me to try it without being up half the night because of caffeine intake, so I'll have to try that another time. I will definitely return and try a couple of other things on the menu including their pastries

Finally checked this place out. The food is very good - super filling and heavy. I legit stretched…read moremy meal into 3 because it was so much food.

This is a brand new Venezuelan food truck that eventually will be a restaurant. The owners are…read moreworking on setting up the inside of the building, but it's taking them a while and extra unexpected expenses. However, they were so eager to get started that went ahead and did so with a food truck. This place is right on our daily communte and decided to stop by. It is centrally located in a great spot and easy to find with plenty of free parking. This is a Venezuelan food place with an initially limited menu but really delicious. My wife and I tried the mixed pepito (sub sandwich) and the empanadas. They were really delicious! The service was great and the vibe is truly like a traditional Venezuelan street food place with Latin music in the background (no worries, it's not loud music). Overall, 100% recommended.

We've been coming to Estampa Gaucha for a while, and this visit was still a pleasant night out. The…read moreservice was warm and friendly, which is one of the reasons we've always felt comfortable returning.The salad bar is reliable, though it could use a bit of elevation to match the rest of the experience.The meats were overdone that evening, not quite what we've had on past visits, but still enjoyable enough for a relaxed dinner.Overall, it remains a familiar Charlotte spot we appreciate, even if this particular night wasn't their strongest.

Hi we were walking by from the Embassy and this was an amazing find. It is September Gaucho fest…read moresign was out front and the Brazilian presentation and selection of foods from lamb, three different kinds of steaks , chicken hearts and the best roasted cheeses and pineapple. Included a garlic mashed potato, plantains and roasted bananas. If you are in for September this is the place for you!! Four stars all around.

First time coming to this restaurant. Food was fantastic. Service was great. Felt just like being…read morein Ecuador but being in NC. The restaurant was clean and they answered all questions. Recommiendo 100 %

First time coming to this location and I love the ambiance the servers where friendly and helpful…read more We got a assortment of things like empanada de viento, corviche and arroz marinero.

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.

Amazing food. Plate presentation was like a fine dining restaurant. You pull up and you go okay…read more You go inside and it's a nice place. Don't let the surroundings discourage you. Clean restroom. Great service. Did I say the food is amazing!! Please give this restaurant a try. The Yucca Balls were super! Like WOW!!! 5 plus stars. Now go give them a try!!!

Juan did a great job, I had to ask a lot of questions about food allergies and he checked things…read moreout very thoroughly for me, the food was extremely fresh and very good!!

We stopped here before a concert at the amphitheater and I must say we made the right choice!…read moreI had three teenage boys with me and we all got something different. Our server was quick with suggestions when two of them couldn't make up their minds. I loved all the paper stars hanging from the ceiling and had I not been the only adult in the group I would have absolutely gotten a margarita. It was really good, and if we lived closer I think it would be a great date night or friend dinner place! Just be aware - when we looked over our bill, they added an automatic 15% gratuity to the total, which changed what I tipped. NOT doing an additional 20% on top of that. Hence the 4 stars. All the thumbs up otherwise, though!

Great new place ! We loved for so much! Perfect seasoning !…read more Loved Sambusa especially! Felt like they making food from scratch. Everything fresh and tasty! Definitely new favourite place to dine in or ordering food. Very surprised! Atmosphere inside also amazing : very clean and comfy

Wow just wow! Found this new restaurant on google and we were just amazed by the food and the…read morefriendly service. This place and nicely decorated and has a welcoming atmosphere. We tried several things from this Somali kitchen. The Beef, Goat and Chicken Suqaar Bowl, Malawax (crepes), the lamp shank bowl (waslad) and Nafaqo (egg with a crispy fried potato shell. We also ordered a side of soft chapati (like Roti). Everything we ordered was delicious. We also tried Somali style juices, so refreshing. Show this place some love, located on the corner of plaza and sugar creek by the Asian market. Do not miss out on this new hidden gem!

Aroma hits you when you open the door- yes! You should be getting food here…read more Food exceeded expectations!! Go for the fantastic food...VERY legit. ¡Que sabroso! Friendly, accommodating service - fast service (I got a to go order). Not mentioned on menu: they have fresh juices- they looked great. We got a lunch special, extra side of plantains, & oxtail stew meal with sides of Mac and cheese and black beans & rice. The mini-sauces they gave us were fantastic - a vinegary hot red sauce as well as a sweet pink sauce & a ranch-ish white sauce. Have had those before at empanada places but not this quality before. A little confusing ordering (& ended up buying an extra order of plantains by accident) so 1 star off for that but I suspect I'll get over that after I eat there next. Ambiance- welcoming, warm. Bathroom a little sus (no soap, no towels or dryer) but I think it's cause it's shared with mini mart next door. Humble place where great effort goes into the food- HIGH RECOMMEND.

Food was amazing! Place is clean the service is excellent!! Ambiance is wonderful! We had Oxtails,…read morePollo Guisado and totones. I highly recommend them!!