While in the Carolinas visiting we decided to make our way to Charolette to check out Optimist…read moreHall. Felix's Handmade Empanadas was the third eatery selected to try. My sister went with: Jamaican Beef, Chicken & Cheese, Bacon, Date N' Goat Cheese, w/ Cilantro garlic lyme She was so pleased she raved about the flavors of all three and went back to purchase more. So I imagine they were just that good or she was being.... Nevermind she may read this. Needless to say Felix's Empanadas were a hit. Just A Note: They offer a 3 for $13 dollar deal. Provides a small discount while you explore their flavor options.

Ya know.. I was expecting some delicious empanadas but the street empanada I got was very…read moreunderwhelming no flavor. Tho the crust was tasty and fresh. But the real star was the alfajores- delicious. Oh and I ordered a side of chimichurri... but it def didn't taste like chimichurri. Keep your baker but get a new chef.

Finally tried the whole fried fish, and it was perfect ... so tasty and juicy, with perfect…read moreseasoning! The skin was incredibly crispy without being greasy. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and even better food! I'll definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

Los Paisas - Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte…read more New York strip, added shrimp - comes with rice, beans, yucca. Chimichurri. Enjoyed their food so much, I brought home chuleta de cerdo (pork) plate - with a piece of their amazing Chorizo, a chicken empanada and beef empanada and platanos maduros! I broke open the piece of pork so that you could see inside, so tender and juicy very flavorful with a beautiful crispy crust on it. It is my absolute favorite number one Colombian restaurant in the area, the owners and the staff are such good people. It was packed to the gills yesterday! Really loved the table in front of me that was full of family celebrating a birthday. It is always a treat to eat in! Cannot beat the prices for the portions and the quality. Always consistent.

The food was quite good, I'd say all the flavors were exactly what they were aiming for. Everything…read morewas clean and consistent. The sauces were fresh, the fillings were plentiful, and the presentation far surpassed what we expected from this tiny hole on the wall. Not to be outdone, the walls were covered in the happiest, modern and bright posters while the music was a nonstop mix of pop and power ballads cumbia-fied.

Love me some GoGo Empandas! I picked up Katy and Piper at…read moreInnerpeaks and they were hungry. This is their first time. I love that I can get a snack or a meal and either way I never leave hungry and the food is outstanding! Piper wasn't feeling adventurous so she went with ham & cheese and cheeseburger empandas. Katy got the chicken and potato and Italian calzone empandas. I decided to get a seafood for my wife which is her favorite and a Cuban. I forgot to take photos of the empandas when we got back before they were devoured! I highly recommend GoGo to anyone who likes crunchy pastries with an assortment of flavors at a great price that is in Matthews.

I've encountered & eaten from this food truck twice - once at Armored Cow Brewing and again months…read morelater at Veronet Vineyards. These folks may not give you forks, but they know what they're doing! Service has always been friendly and helpful, despite how busy the line can get. The cubanos are amazing - I've gotten the original and also the BBQuban. The OG is super solid, but OMG that BBQ one is just delectable and a great texture. Trust me. Try it. They also have the best yucca fries I've probably ever had. My issue with most yucca fries is that the texture tends to be pretty tough, but these are so soft inside - like they mashed the yucca first and then formed the fries. I don't know what magic they use, but they're incredible, and you must get some. We also got a churro filled with dulce de leche, and it came out nice and hot with lots of cinnamon sugar coating. I didn't love the dulce de leche filling for some reason - maybe I got spoiled by spending time in Argentina - so next time I'll likely go for the regular churro.

We recently hired No Forks to cater a party at camp north end. We've always loved the food,…read morespecifically the empanadas and maduros. Their service blew our guests away! Not only was every order right, cooked fresh and hot, but they brought all orders into our space so our guests didn't have to wait outside for their order. Our guests raved about the food and people are still thanking us for introducing the truck to them! They were very professional and prompt. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat for an event.

My favorite Mexican food place in the NODA neighborhood! Affordable, amazing customer service, and…read morequick! Highly recommend checking out their meal deal menu it has amazing offers, also their asada fries are the best I've found in the Charlotte area! Highly recommend as a place to check out.

Slightly below average experience like one other location…read more Stahl chips pre bagged. Slack customer service and cleanliness was mediocre at best. No hair nets. Guy swept floor then immediately started bagging food, touching his face and hair. Cashier slack took my order then turned around - back to me and stood with another young lady chatting and chatting then decided to fix my order Last Saturday lunch time. Steady crowd but stahl chips 2 bags. Least fav locations

Stopped in for lunch and am so glad I did. First, Karina is a sweetheart, and works hard to run La…read moreDolcekca, a place she clearly loves and is incredibly passionate about. There are baked goods, desserts, and brunch and sandwich options, several of which have Dominican or other Latino roots. I had the chimi sandwich, which was delicious. A chimi is a Dominican street food, served almost like a burger, served with shredded cabbage in a mayoketchup sauce. La Dolcekca's chimi is a sandwich, and a dang good one at that. Absolutely delicious, and a sizable portion at that, served with a side of French fries. I also had a jugo de chinola (maracuya for most Latinos; passionfruit juice for non-Spanish speakers). Aside from the food being delicious, this place is adorable. This is clearly a business that someone really cares about. The decorations are super cute and feminine, with florals and several Parisian references. Bathroom is clean and tidy, as is the rest of the business. I am so glad I finally got to stop by and support this woman-owned, Latino-owned establishment. I am thoroughly looking forward to coming back soon!

Before I talk about the food, I want to talk about the owner and her family. Karina is the owner…read more She is an amazing woman beyond sweet and always has a smile when you come in. Her two daughters are as determined and driven as she is as well as amazing chefs. I would go here religiously for lunch over the last year and I also brought all my coworkers anytime It was my turn to pick where we ate for lunch. It's tucked away and you probably wouldn't see it unless you were going there purposely. Once you get in, it's a very eclectic, antique, floral and colorful it's just a happy feeling when you walk into this bakery. All the different plates and tea cups that they have on the back counter behind the register are so cute. ALL the food from desserts to lunch to taking a BOX of empanadas for dinner... Everything is delicious. Nothing lacks flavor. I always come for the flan because it's the perfect texture. I could eat a whole pan. The beef empanadas go quickly so call in early if you wanna get an order in for lunch. I'm still working my way through all of the desserts so I recommend going on an empty stomach because you have lots of options to choose from. Give the drink of the month a try too!

The food is excellent. Very reminiscent of my beautiful Colombia…read more The service is top-notch. The staff is very courteous and attentive. Always have a smile on their face. The layout is comfortable, and while not large, it does make it cozy. Hopefully, it is not too busy like tonight, so you sit down without a wait. The decor is sharp too. The bakery added bonus to this restaurant makes it complete. You can start with bread and then order away. Everything on the menu looks delicious, and the plates we ordered today did not disappoint. We will absolutely come back. And soon...

I know of Colombian food from the wife. So I'm a bit accustomed to it, but if you're looking to try…read moresomething new. It's well worth it. They have friendly staff. There is a lot of different things worth trying.

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.

Delicious flavors, modern elevated casual ambience and plating. Reasonable portions and…read moreunpretentious service. Good quality and decent value. Unique compared to some of the more general Latin options, as they really do focus on Venezuelan fare. Parking and decor a plus! All of the appetizers were amazing--we got everything except the tacos. The trio and flight options are truly the way to go here, the flavors are all different and you really need to try them all! The chimichurri here is probably my favorite of all time. The rich smoky flavor is so deep and satisfying, I've never had one so robust. I wish I had done an entree that was smothered in it!!! Next time, for sure. Don't pass on desert. The flan is just right and I appreciated the molasses flavor in the syrup, although my dining partner wished for some lime zest to lighten the dish--preferences can differ!

Sometimes you walk into a Cuban spot and you're just hoping it feels like abuela's kitchen... and…read moreAzucar Cuban Restaurant gets pretty close. Started off with the sopa de pollo, and yeah... that's the kind of soup that doesn't just warm you up--it resets your whole mood. Rich, comforting, and tasted like it's been simmering with purpose all day. Then came the masa de puerco... crispy, juicy, and seasoned the way it should be. No shortcuts, no playing around--just straight-up authentic flavor. You can tell they respect the roots here. The vibe? Clean, welcoming, no frills--just letting the food do the talking. Now... full transparency--I'm very picky with Cuban food. When you grow up on homemade, you carry that standard forever. And let's be real... nothing--and I mean nothing--touches my mom's cooking. But Azucar? They earned their respect. Solid spot when you need that Cuban fix in this area.

Excellent Cuban restaurant in the Ballantyne area. They have specials every day. On the day I went,…read morethe mixed drinks were half price. I ordered a couple variations of Mojitos and they were outstanding! The waitress also told me that they have a sangria special and a wine special day. I have spent quite a bit of time in the Tampa area, which has a very large Cuban population so I am very familiar with Cuban food and the way it's supposed to be. Well, let me tell you, this place doesn't disappoint! I haven't had Picadio in years so I ordered that and it was delicious! Their Ropa Vieja is very authentic as well. What's really amazing is that they have a lunch menu that they serve until 3 PM. The prices are great especially for lunch! The atmosphere feels authentic with giant murals, old photos and a huge Cuban Flag painted on looks to be driftwood. The place also has an authentic Cabana feel to it. Overall, I consider this the best Cuban restaurant in the entire Charlotte Metro Area! Cheers!

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.