Our daughter lives in Charlotte, and this was the very first place she took us after picking us up…read morefrom the airport, one of her favorite spots in town. After one meal here, we understood why. Calle Sol has a cool laid back vibe, great service, strong mojitos, and food that absolutely delivers. The ceviche is the star for a reason. Super fresh with bright flavor, and the crispy plantains alongside it were the perfect seafood fish combo. The skinny spicy margarita with the tajín rim and mojitos were excellent too. Our favorite was the Cuban rice. Rich flavor with this aioli on top that made everyone at the table keep stealing bites from each other. The vaca frita (beef) had great flavor with crispy edges done right, and the banana tres leches dessert was flat out dangerous. Easily enough for three people unless your family has zero self control. We don't really have Cuban food like this back home, so this felt like a treat. Safe to say our daughter picked a winner. We'll definitely be back next trip to Charlotte.

Came in on a Friday evening and things were hopping. Loud music and everyone was talking up a…read morestorm. You can make a reservation but we didn't but luckily found a table. Pisco sour: definitely taste the alcohol. I enjoyed it. A little sweet. Not really sour or I couldn't taste it. Chichamora: spiced drink. Light tangy fruity flavor. Like a light punch. Fried yucca and cheesy: 4 stars. Yummy yucca balls filled with cheeses you have to eat hot for the gooey cheesiness but be careful because the are hot. Make sure to eat with the dip for next level flavor. Shrimp ceviche: 3.5 stars. Different toppings provided different flavors (I.e. crunchy corn, sweet potatoes, salty plaintains chips, & soft corn kernels) texture but I wished there was more shrimp and a slight more acidity or lime juice. Also some of the fried corn kernels were burnt so it had bitter taste. Vaca Frita:Garlic/onion shredded braised beef. 4.5 stars. Came with beans, rice, and yucca mash. Overall the flavors were good and I really enjoyed it.

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.

Unless you know a good tamalera and you have a way to contact them directly to make you a good…read morebatch of tamales in their kitchen, there really aren't any good options for tamales in Charlotte. Well, let's face it, there isn't any good Mexican food in Charlotte... hard stop. But, this is one for the better options if you want traditional Mexican tamales. I have not had anything else here, only tamales and they're pretty good. This is also dependent on when you go (day and/or time). Their 3 tamales special is fairly cheap for $11-$12 and come with rice and beans. I say that the quality is a bit dependent on date/time, but this is slightly just a natural issue with the tamales themselves, and how long they can sit in the steamer. Sometimes, they can be a little dry. The only drawback is that the dough to filling ratio can be a little lob sided towards the doughy, which isn't the best. But, flavor-wise, you can't go wrong here!

One of the very few places in Charlotte serving authentic Mexican food. The dishes are…read morenon-Americanized, so you get the real deal. When I miss taco stands in Cali, I go here.

When I have a poor dining experience, I typically just won't leave a review but this was extreme so…read moreI feel compelled to share our experience. We were greeted and seated immediately. Apps came out quickly and were decent. We were off to a good start. Then it came time to order entrees and things went off the rails. We are primarily English speaking. The staff was primarily Spanish speaking. But because we can point and I have good Spanish pronunciation, this should not have been an issue. It's worked every time before. Much confusion ensued about what we'd ordered. My husband received a salad with NO lettuce when in fact he ordered enchiladas. I ordered a chicken dish that came out correct BUT the chicken was clearly cooked some time ago and reheated and either the cheese or crema on top had gone rancid. Nothing like potential food poisoning! Then, at the end of the night, my husband had to argue to get them to remove the no lettuce salad (that we did not order) from the bill. This was a terrible dining experience.

Lempira is located off Eastway Blvd/Tryon. They have their own parking lot with free parking. We…read morewere are party of four and were seated immediately. Fernanda was our waitress. Nothing about the restaurant is super special or stood out to me. My opinion changed when the food and drinks came out. The presentation and portion size was impressive along with the food being seasoned to perfection. I definitely would come back here or order on DoorDash.

I came here awhile back to try some tacos after hearing some great things. Sometimes I wish I could…read morego into some places without any preconceived notions because I did have high hopes and I think I was a bit let down, but on an absolute scale it's a decent spot and meal. I arrived around 630pm on a Friday and got seated immediately. I had a couple glasses of wine while my friend got beer. We ordered a variety of tacos (shrimp, chicken etc) which came out fast and were a good portion of protein. Overall the ambience was nice although somebody did come in panhandling and was asked to leave shortly after. Value wise it's pretty consistent with the area. Not certain I'd rush back or say that I understand the hype but I'd give it another chance if I were nearby. @azfitfoodfun

It was my first experience here in probably over a decade. I always had enjoyed the place…read morepreviously. I went this time on a Thursday night. It was not too busy. The service was fine. I received my chips and salsa and drink, and I ordered some of the white fish tacos. When I received the tacos, the meat was almost all breading- like those little crispy pieces that fall into the fryer, but have no substance. I doubt I had 2 ounces of protein between 2 tacos that cost $15. It's a shame. The flavors were actually good. But what was being passed as fish was ridiculous.

The flavor of the chai latte here is lovely. I came on a weekday and was able to park right in…read morefront on the street

This is a cute little coffee truck and was pretty busy this morning. The service was friendly, but…read morea bit slow. There were out of coconut water so I couldn't try the cloud matcha, but opted instead for the cardamom latte. Unfortunately, my latte tasted like watered down drip with milk rather than espresso. The cardamom flavor was very, very subtle. The ambiance was lovely and very friendly. Cute place, but maybe I'll have to try a different drink.

Very good birria tacos! Very clean inside and the service is great. Workers are very niceread more

Great location! Came for taco Tuesday and left very full after 3 tacos and a margarita for only…read more$12.41. I figured the tacos would be small and street taco sized but they were actually decent sized and very filling. I could have eaten two and still left pretty full. The staff were all very courteous and helpful. The food came out in about 4 minutes after ordering. It was a nice summer day in NODA so the garage door portion was open. It's lively inside but not too loud so you can actually have a conversation while dining. I highly recommend this location!

Las empanadas más delciisas de la cuidad Reyna las recomiendo!! Todo en general esta super rico!!…read moreComida 100% colombiana no puedes perdértelo a probar esta delicia de comida

From the owner: Hello Parce is Charlotte’s rolling slice of Colombia—family-powered and flavor-obsessed. Our square…read morearepas crackle, empanadas burst with spice, salchipapas stack sky-high, and the juicy Parcero Burger lands a char-grilled knockout every time. Everything’s handmade daily and served with the warmth of our home kitchen. Taste one bite, crave the next—order now and meet us at the window!

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.

This was a visit that felt steady and uncomplicated. The place appeared well maintained, and the…read moreoverall mood stayed relaxed. Staff interactions were polite and low-pressure, allowing things to move along naturally. Nothing felt rushed or stalled. It was a smooth experience that didn't demand much attention.

Nice spot for a quick bite. Came on Tuesday around 4pm, it's one of the few places open in Camp…read moreNorth End on Tuesdays but I wanted a taco so it worked out perfectly. I got the Al pastor and a blood orange pomegranate seltzer. Perfect taco Tuesday celebration! Quick, friendly seevice. The taco was steaming hot, with a generous portion of meat and plenty of onion and cilantro. I squeezed some lime juice and added the green sauce plus some Valentina salsa picante. It hit the spot. And even better washed down with the seltzer! I can see myself hanging out in this area a lot, especially later in the week when more of the shops and restaurants are open!