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Cinco de Mayo

3.5 (210 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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The tacos are amazing!
Brian K.

The daily lunch buffet is amazing and I highly recommend, but if you go on a Tuesday then you absolutely have to take advantage of their Taco Tuesday special! A buck a taco? you really can't beat that. I live in Fayetteville, but I've figured out that if I buy at least 50 tacos it's worth the 5 hour round trip.

Zaria D.

It was conveniently located and there is parking available. It is near a mall area so heavy traffic getting to and from but not their actual lot. The food was great. I got a chicken and rice dish with cheese sauce. I haven't been yo this spot before and it didn't disappoint. My only issue was the customer service. There was no one there and it took the server long periods of time to get to us. I had to get up one to get her attention. Otherwise, it was a great choice.

Chips and salsa.
Patty W.

It was taco Tuesday and we figured we hit this place up for dinner while we staying at the Great Wolf Lodge. Even though it was busy, we were able to get a table after walking in. It took a bit for our waitress to come and take our order. We split the chips and salsa for the appetizer. I got three chicken tacos along with a side of rice. The chicken tacos were bland and had no flavor to them at all. It didn't come with the rice at first and I think the waitress forgot about it. I asked her about it and it didn't come out until about 15 minutes later. I was going to tell her not to worry about it since I didn't think it was going to take that long to get a side of it. The service wasn't met according to expectations. I understand it was busy and things can be overlooked by mistake. The margarita was better than the food and I was surprised by it. Maybe the $1 taco deal on Tuesday can be intriguing, but I would consider somewhere else since the restaurant was a miss for us.

Charro Beans Street Tacos Rice
Dee C.

Food was great Service was fast and our waitress was sweet It's a nice intimate lil spot and is very authentic If you haven't been I advise you to check them out, I definitely will be going again soon

Shrimp Fajitas
Latonya J.

Went on a Friday night and it was slammed pack, but that did not impact the service or the taste in the food. Most Mexican places are going bland these days, but here?!.... They are not afraid of seasoning their food. The ambiance is your typical Mexican restaurant, loud music in the back, laughs and cheers all around, drinks everywhere, cute little decor, clean. Overall it was a good vibe here. They are located in plaza style store front. Decent parking.

Earring

I used to love cinco and i grew up eating here but recently i was eating my beans and I bit into a man's earring Now we go to taco express and Mr burrito in Kannapolis they have authentic tortillas and no mans earrings in our food.

Soupa Sopa De Pollo
Joseph T.

Service was terrible. Took 10 minutes for anyone to seat me. 10 minutes to take my order. 30 minutes for a bowl of soup. I tried coming here for lunch a week prior but I had to leave cause I stood around in the lobby for over 10 minutes without being seated. Food was terrible. Ordered sopa de pollo. Bland soup. Had one small piece of chicken and half an avocado. Complete waste of money. Will never eat here again and I'm warning others not to waste their money here. You're likely to have a better experience at Taco Bell.

Tacos
Ambar H.

My go to spot! The best authentic Mexican food at a great price we always ask for Evelyn or Mayra for the best service ‍!

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It was good. Pretty classic mexican family restaurant.

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9 years ago

Food was good. They have good chicken and steak fajitas. I did not like the chips much. It tasted old to me. Over all great place to eat

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By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Charlotte area! Service is great and food is phenomenal!

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Traditional Mexican restaurant BUT VERY GOOD! Lots of unique menu choices, lots of vegetarian items, too. FRIENDLY staff, very clean.

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Service was great. Food was a little bland. I am vegetarian and really appreciated the vegetable fijata.

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I love this place. The workers are so friendly. The food is divine. We always go for the lunch buffet and leave happy customers.

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8 years ago

I went there for the first time and the guacamole is excellent. I recommend a large order. Loved the enchiladas!

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9 years ago

We went a few times around lunchtime. Food is good. Better than most Mexican restaurants. Service was good too. Definitely go back.

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9 years ago

The food was great. It wasn't to salty like other Mexican restaurants. When I come back into town, I will definitely come back.

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9 years ago

Service was poor and food was mediocre. In nachos definitely got more veggies than meet. Service is what makes me give two stars.

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10 years ago

The food was below average and very limited options. There was no meaningful desert and lot of treys were empty. Will never revisit again.

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