This was my first time visiting Felix's Empanadas. I got the Cuban, the Southern BBQ, and the…read morePepperoni Pizza with a side of fries. All three were DELICIOUS and had their own unique taste and texture. Also - the fries are the best!! The kjnd you dream of. The sweet gentleman who assembled my order helped me decide what sauces would pair best with each. The shop itself is a little small, but they do a tallest job with the layout. Then you take the food outside to eat. Can't wait to go back and try more!

I've been coming to Felix's Handmade Empanadas for a few years now, largely because of the variety…read moreof empanadas and its convenient location in Optimist Hall. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was disappointing enough that I feel I have to leave a 1-star review. I recently placed an online order and paid an additional $0.25 to try the creamy cilantro sauce. I remember the sauces being free in the past, but I didn't think much of the small charge. However, when I picked up my order at the front counter, the sauce wasn't included with my food, so I had to go back and ask for it. The staff was helpful in getting it for me, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately, when I finally sat down to enjoy my meal, I discovered someone's hair in the sauce I had paid extra for. Finding a hair in food is already extremely unsettling, but especially in a sauce that had just been handed to me separately at the counter, it raised concerns about the cleanliness and food-handling practices. I understand that mistakes can happen, and I'm not expecting perfection. However, having multiple issues with a single order, first the missing sauce and then finding a hair in it, made this visit particularly disappointing. I hope this can be taken as constructive feedback, because I've enjoyed coming here over the years and would expect better attention to quality and cleanliness. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth... literally.

Los Paisas! Here you grow again!!! Welcome to your new…read morelocation in Pineville beside Food-lion ! Closer and bigger than ever before!!! You're doing big things and we love it! Congratulations !!!! We look forward to seeing you more often!!!

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!

The food was delicious, as always. This was a pick-up order. Whomever was at the front today was…read moreawful. She was very rude. I asked for extra green sauce and she told me that I can't do that. I asked to pay for extra sauce and she said that wasn't allowed. She offered for me to trade in the sauces in my bag, for green ones. Made me not want to go there again, but the food is always so good!

This place has many flavors of empanadas. I got seafood, Italian sausage, fig/caramel and the…read moreCuban. Everything was made to order. The green sauce was excellent. This is one of my top spots for Empanadas in the Charlotte area.

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.

I've been wanting to try this food truck for a while and I finally was able to go! Service was very…read morefriendly and super helpful! I ordered the beef empanada and Miami Cuban sandwich. The food was ready super quick. The beef empanada was amazing. It was probably the best empanada I've ever had! It was so juicy and had so much flavor. The Miami Cuban was very good as well. The chicken croquettes inside were nothing special, so I would probably get a regular Cuban sandwich next time. The pork inside was very flavorful and the bread was nice and crunchy. Overall, this was an amazing food truck and I hope they are in my area again soon!

Diana A. Made solid recommendations! 10/10. Get the shrimp tacos! The ambiance was also great!read more

Came to family night at Sabor tonight and had the best experience!! The food was great, as always,…read morebut the best part was Party With a Twist balloon animals! Sydnee (spelling*) was fantastic and even when our balloon popped, another one was ready to go!

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!

Tried the cheese bread and the chicharrones…read more The bread was AMAZING! It was warm and crispy on the outside but airy and cheesy on the inside. Great flavor as well. The chicharron was warm but seemed to have been sitting there a while. It was not crunchy, but instead rubbery and not much flavor. The service was nice and everyone in here was Hispanic. Would def go back and have a meal!

Everything was great, Services friendly, food was amazing, they were quick to take my order and…read morejust a good environment overall. Me gustó todo, no tengo ninguna queja. La comida fue deliciosa como el servicio muy bueno como y hay una buena vibra.

Amazing food. Plate presentation was like a fine dining restaurant. You pull up and you go okay…read more You go inside and it's a nice place. Don't let the surroundings discourage you. Clean restroom. Great service. Did I say the food is amazing!! Please give this restaurant a try. The Yucca Balls were super! Like WOW!!! 5 plus stars. Now go give them a try!!!

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.

Really cute little place. Service was really friendly and…read morethe Piccadilly was delicious! Black beans was really flavorful. Really recommend!

The vibe at Azucar was on tip. I loved the bright walls, iconic paintings, chandeliers, and Cuban…read morevibes. The service was fair and the food was served fresh and steaming. I could have used some extra salt and spice, but it was still good. I would not be at all ashamed to bring my kids' Cuban Nana here for lunch! The prices were also reasonable. They have an M-F 11 am-3 pm lunch special, as well as an appetizer and lunch entree combo. I noticed that their menu also features a weekend brunch. If you're yearning for a homestyle meal in a restaurant atmosphere, stop by and give Azucar a try.

Everything about Pio Pio is a 10 out of 10! The service was beyond lovely - friendly, super…read moreattentive, and service was fast. Restaurant was beautifully decorated and clean. Everything we ate was incredibly delicious and so authentic. We ordered a ton of food for our table (most not pictured here because we ate so fast!). Notable the tostones, calamari, the chicken, and yuca...all absolutely amazing. We also ordered pollos soltado to go for a family member who raved it was the best they had since moving to this area.

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!!