Picked this restaurant from Yelp and it did not disappoint!!! Amazing!!! We had the street corn dip…read more- delicious! Blackened Chicken Alfredo that was to die for and the best part was the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake!! Not to sweet - perfect amount of cookie dough that gave a cheesecake a hug!!! We also had the Apple Galatea it was also delicious! Met the owner - told her how happy we were! It was worth our drive from SC to NC!!! We will definitely go again!!!

We stopped by last night for a quick meal before joining some folks for karaoke. They informed us…read morewhen we sat down the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes so my wife opted for the club sandwich and I got the chicken tenders. Her club was huge and stuffed with cheese and meat and really good looking bacon. My chicken tenders were big and well cooked and the honey mustard sauce was excellent. Even with them closing in a few minutes we didn't feel rushed or in the way. They were attentive to us keeping our drinks filled and making sure I got a box to take my chicken home for later. Yes their chicken tenders were good enough to want to take home. Hope to visit again soon.

This is probably one of the coolest joints I've ever been in. The food is amazing. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly. You could not ask for a better atmosphere. I'm visiting NC from New York and my brother in law showed me this gem and I was thoroughly pleased. I would recommend this to everyone!!

Visiting our daughter at Wingate and she recommended the restaurant. Parking was interesting and…read moretook us a bit to finally find a spot. It is in downtown Monroe with street parking and some public parking lots. Our daughter said she has been there around 11:00am and got a spot on the street right in front. It is very eclectic with decor and items for sale. They have indoor seating, seating along entrance hall and outdoor seating. You order at one counter, which has a large menu boards above the counter. The young lady that took our order was very nice. You pay over at the bar area. It was not busy at the time we were there. I had the Salad Sandwich. You can get it with chicken salad, tuna salad or chickLESS salad. I had the chicken salad in a spinach wrap with lettuce and tomato. There are other bread options. The wrap was filled with the chicken salad. It was nicely seasoned and tasted really good. My husband and daughter both did the Pick Your Burger, a build your own. My husband had the burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions and pepper jack cheese. My daughter added bacon, lettuce, grilled onions and provolone cheese. They both said it was a great burger. We enjoyed our food. Definitely will come back.

Delicious! Always enjoy trying different entrees! The…read morestuffed salmon is absolutely amazing! Enjoy my meal each time.

1 Star My family has…read morebeen coming to Hilltop Restaurant for years. In fact, it was my father's favorite restaurant and a place where we shared countless meals together. We visited Hilltop today to honor the third anniversary of his passing and spend time together remembering him at a place that meant so much to our family. I want to start by saying that our waitress was very friendly and kind throughout our visit. She was not the issue. The problem was the manager and the complete lack of compassion and professionalism she showed during what was already an emotional day for our family. I ordered a meal I've enjoyed many times over the years. When there was some confusion about ordering Alfredo as a side, I completely understood that menu items and policies can change. That wasn't the issue. What bothered me was the manager's response. Instead of simply explaining the current policy, she felt the need to tell me that she had been designing the menu for years and that the way I had ordered it in the past was wrong. The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and argumentative. Later, while holding my 8-week-old baby, I tripped over a table in the waiting area and banged up my shin pretty badly. Already emotional from the reason we were there, I stepped outside to collect myself while comforting my newborn. When my mother later mentioned the incident to the same manager--not to demand anything, but simply to make her aware of a potential safety concern--the response was, "Well, that table has been there for years and no one has tripped over it." Again, there was no concern for whether I was okay. No apology. Just another defensive response. By that point, I had completely lost my appetite. When my food arrived, there was still confusion with my order, but honestly, the food was no longer the issue. Mistakes happen. Orders can be fixed. What can't be fixed is how a customer is made to feel. What should have been a meaningful family meal spent remembering my father turned into an experience where we felt dismissed, unheard, and unwelcome. At no point did the manager offer an apology for her comments, for my fall, or for the overall experience. After years of supporting this restaurant and making family memories there, I am deeply disappointed. For a family-owned business, I expected far more compassion, especially toward a family gathering to honor a loved one. Sadly, that compassion was nowhere to be found. We will not be returning.

A New Mexican restaurant with beautiful artwork near the entrance and smiling faces at the hostess…read moredesk. Large booths and a party room that opens to the outside on sunny days. Chips, salsa and queso were tasty. Some of my food was burnt and cooked too hot and too fast. We paid our check at the table and it was awkward filling out the receipt when the waitress was hovering over the table waiting for us to finish.

We first dined here during their grand opening. They impressed us with their food, hospitality, and…read morefriendliness. We've been back several times and I'm happy to say each visit has been wonderful. My wife loves fajitas and I'm a sucker for anything with queso. Their Pollo Con Crema with peppers and onions, is served with a side of rice and beans. Outstanding, IMO. Looking for a solid Mexican restaurant with happy people and reasonably priced food? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter channeling Bart Simpson exclaiming, "Ay, Caramba!" No brainer--go here

Ok this place is fantastic. Yes it's a hole in the wall and it's basically just a take out place…read more But I had to try it. I knew what to expect walking in a gas station but didn't know it was going to be cooked fresh and DELICIOUS! The service was super friendly and pointed me the right direction. I wanted a rice dish and got the lamb to try out. Wow! It was full of flavor and not greasy like some places. Ultra flavorful rice, with meat and a nice salad to go with it covered in a nice white dressing. You can also get a hot or a garlic sauce on the side. This will be the first of many times we will go. 1. Take out only 2. Grab a drink there at gas station or at QT and enjoy a nice halal meal.

Wow great place has All the drinks cause it's a deli and has this insanely good lamb over rice they…read morejust fresh cooked for me at 12:30 am late night spot

This a small, family owned restaurant that was such a gem. It is a mix of general and Mexican…read morefare. Hubby has a sandwich with sweet potato fries, and I had the tamales. So good. Great food at a reasonable price.

The food at Vera's is delicious but the service is even better. I never visited this place before…read morebut I am glad I found it and happy to know that there is another location in Waxhaw. I ordered a Spanish omelette with a side of grits for breakfast . It was simple and delicious. The servers here are very friendly and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Great food and service. Highly recommend if you are in the Monroe area. Thanks Amber, Lillie, Kate…read moreand Michael.

The food and the service was great. Great job Lily. Sorry I can't remember the name of the person…read morewho took our order. Great job ladies..we will be back. Thank you

Wow what a gem. This place has some of the best birria tacos I've had. There's no shortage of…read moreflavor in every ingredient. I was randomly in Monroe for a few hours and I'm glad I stopped by to try this spot. They are very authentic with a large menu and quite honestly everything looked and sounded delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!!

Drove by the Marathon gas station the other day and saw an "Open" sign glowing red in the window…read morenext door. Breakfast. Empanadas. Other things. I'm hooked. Stopped in discovered they opened about a month ago. Ordered a sampler of empanadas: chicken, beef, and ham/cheese for under $10 to go. Everything was prepared as I waited in their little dining room that has a few tables and some high tops along two counters facing outside. Quaint. Charming. A little cramped. I loved it. The menu is a mixture of traditional American breakfast and lunch plus Mexican dishes like tostados, salchipapas, asada, choripan, and empanadas to name a few. I can see where they might build a quick takeout business. My empanadas were delicious. Looking to give a new business a try without breaking the bank. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter heading back before I can put my shoes on. Go here.