Decent Mexican food for an ok price. There are many mexican options in Shelby, but I like to give…read moreeveryone a try. I wasn't wowed by the meal but it was like the rating says, 3 star. The Birria tacos were one of the better options in town for sure though! Maybe it was just the day we went that it wasn't vibing for us. I'll have to come back as there are many 5 star reviews for El Sol.

Some of the most authentic food around. Great flavors (and everything doesn't taste the same) and…read moreselection! Atmosphere is fun and comfortable. Staff is friendly but you'll be waiting for refills.

Our go-to Mexican spot in Shelby. The fajitas are always good, portions are generous, and the chips…read moreand salsa keep coming without having to ask. Service is consistently friendly. Nothing fancy, just solid food at a fair price every single time.

I eat here once a week. It is always so good! I've tried numerous dishes and all have been…read moredelicious. They are very accurate, polite, and consistent. LOVE this place!

We had a party of 20 and they were wonderful. Food was fast and hot and they sang happy birthday to…read moreone in our group. They were very accommodating to the Deaf members of our group.

YALL DO NOT ABSOLUTELY DO NOT COME HERE. This place is like a fever dream my food looked and tasted…read morelike they didn't heat it up properly. The workers look like they hate you even though you've never seen them before. ALL of the food we got had at least one hair in it. lastly the ambiance is horrendous they got to much going on the workers were eating chips as they where passing it out to people. This place is seriously a fever dream I had to rate it one star because I can't rate any lower but even 0 stars isn't enough. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE IT IS NOT WORTH IT AS A HISPANIC THIS PLACE IS A DISGRACE TO OUR PEOPLE DO NOT COME HERE.

Went through and ordered an ACP mixed meat. Now I'm going to take some of the blame here because I…read moredidn't have time to really look at a menu as I was in the drive through. But hear me when I say I have had this dish at many Mexican restaurants and they have all ALWAYS come with mixed vegetables as well as the rice and meat. But let me tell you for $16 that is not what I got. I got an extra large helping of rice a few pieces of meat and that is it. If it allows I will include a picture.

One of our favorite takeout places in town! The food is always fresh and delicious which is why…read moreit's one of our favorites. Prep time is short and service is always pleasant. Our favorite go-to app is the chorizo queso and the taco birria. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

We had another great meal at Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant. The chips came out warm and crispy and…read morepaired perfectly with the cold salsa and the delicious bean and cheese dip. We ordered the Texas Don Ramon and the portion was huge--definitely big enough to share. The margaritas are always perfectly mixed and the perfect way to finish the meal. This has become one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. It's not our first visit and it definitely won't be our last!

Then going to this place over 10 years. The best Mexican food in town, my favorite go to Mexican…read moreplace. They have the best salsa I have ever had and the best chorizo I have ever had. But what I like the most are the friendly staff who have become friends over the years.

Visiting from NJ and this place was amazing. The refried beans as a dip, the fresh salsa bar, the…read morehuge portions, the fresh homemade flavors, the delicious pina coladas, and the excellent and attentive service made our visit so special. I will return the next time I'm visiting SC. Well done and thank you!

Great Road Trip Stop on the Way Back to Charlotte…read more After an epic day exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, I found myself rolling through Shelby on the scenic route back to Charlotte. Traffic through town was moving slower than expected thanks to the endless stoplights, but in this case, it worked out in my favor because Papa's & Beer appeared on my right just as my stomach started demanding attention. The restaurant itself is bright, colorful, and festive. The dining room is filled with vibrant Mexican décor, colorful tile accents, booths and tables, and plenty of personality. They had a FIFA soccer match on the TVs, which was fun to watch while I ate. The volume was low, captions were on, and it added energy to the room without becoming distracting. One thing worth mentioning: it was pretty warm inside during my visit. There were fans running throughout the restaurant, but the air conditioning seemed to be struggling. It wasn't unbearable, but on a hot North Carolina afternoon, a cooler dining room would have made the experience more comfortable. The menu is huge. Tacos, quesadillas, seafood, combination plates, house specialties--you could visit several times and still have plenty left to try. I settled on the Carne Asada Combination, which came with grilled steak, Mexican rice, refried beans, salad, and a cheese enchilada. Before my meal arrived, my server brought complimentary chips and a warm bean dip that was downright addictive. One of the highlights was discovering their salsa bar. Nobody mentioned it to me, but curiosity paid off when I saw other guests gathered around it. The selection was excellent, with everything from tomatillo salsa and creamy sauces to chile de árbol varieties that brought some serious heat. As someone who loves spicy food, I was in heaven. My only criticism was that the salsa bar temperature seemed off. One container had a large chunk of ice floating in it, and a few of the salsas were colder than they should have been, which diluted the flavor a bit. The entrée arrived quickly. Portions were generous, and there was no way I was finishing it all after attacking the chips, bean dip, and salsa bar. The standout was the cheese enchilada. Loaded with melted cheese and packed with flavor, it was easily my favorite part of the plate. The carne asada was also generously portioned and cooked well. The rice was the weakest link for me. It needed seasoning and lacked the rich tomato flavor I expect from Mexican rice. The salad was also overdressed, although mixing some of it with the rice actually improved both. One small annoyance: I requested a side of white onions and later discovered there was a $1.50 charge. Not the end of the world, but I would have appreciated a heads-up before it was added to the bill. Service was friendly and efficient throughout, and when I left with a very full takeout box, the cashier happily provided a bag for the road. If you're passing through Shelby, stuck in traffic, or heading back from the mountains, this is a solid place to pull over, grab a cold beer, enjoy some chips and salsa, and recharge before the drive home. Life is too short to eat mediocre food. Keep exploring and find the places that surprise you.

My wife and I prefer this restaurant over the other, more popular (and crowded) Mexican restaurant…read morenearby. The food has always been very good, and the prices are perfectly in line with what you would expect to pay. The decor leaves something to be desired (the furniture is very brightly colored and resembles something you might see in a kindergarten classroom), but the courteous and attentive staff and the quiet, comfortable setting more than make up for it.

This little restaurant is a hole in the wall in Cherryville, NC, is wonderful. The music was…read moreamazing reminded me of Nicaragua worship music. My meal was spot on, I didn't expect it to be so delicious. The waiters were all waiting on us, our drinks were always filled. I would recommend this little place, they also have a food truck.

Our server hector was extremely attentive and fast, as soon as our drinks were empty he appeared…read morewith refills immediately, even with almost every table full he was very efficient. (Thank you Hector!) The lemonade is amazing and so is the sweet tea Both of our dishes were still steaming and the cast iron was sizzling when brought to the table, as well as our tortillas coming out of the foil hot, fresh, and also steaming! and both dishes were absolutely delicious, we paid about $40 plus about $10 for a tip and I would say it is 110% worth the trip and the money. Along with so many menu options, I feel like there is something for everyone of every palate. very small yet nice restaurant, the decor and condition of the booths were very nice, there were also tables for seating, very clean and calm environment with music at a nice volume (enough to hear but not to override conversation volume). Very satisfied with this trip, thank you guys!

This used t be a good place to eat. But I notice the last…read moretime I ate there they were out of nearly everything and it only 3:00 pm. I should have turned around and left when i walked in the door. Staff members were arguing with each other. When one came to the register to get my order. She stared at me with that "You need to hurry up so I can take another break" look. Then no matter wat I ask for.,I got "we're out of that''. I may go back one day , But no time soon.

Wow, what a gaggle of imbeciles working here. Always "missing everything" aka being lazy and also…read moreeither ignorant or lazy to the fact they can cancel orders. They mislead DoorDash drivers and half do everything inside to the point where I got a chicken sandwich and they didn't have any chicken, so their bright idea was to just give us the sandwich without anything in it instead of offering a substitute or a refund, claiming there's nothing they can do about it. Come here if you're looking for a bad time!