We stopped by Bulla Gastrobar on a recent layover the Charlotte. It's in a mall, so drop off and…read morepickup was easy. It's a nice Spanish-themed cuisine restaurant, lots of tapas and Mediterranean cuisine. It was good! Decent cocktail and wine menus as well. We dined on muchas tapas... patatas bravas, lentil soup, Spanish meatballs, potato tortilla, gazpacho, just to name a few. All were good. Service was OK too. Typical mall restaurant where ceiling fixtures are crooked, burned out lightbulbs in many fixtures, dirty ceiling tiles. Food gave it 4 stars, the space itself is mediocre!

Their food is delicious, the ambience elegant. It's nice for a slacks occasion or a nice lunch or…read moredinner date. It has an amazing menu and prices were great! Service is excellent very well treated and even got a gift card on my birthday which it sadly expired :( but the experience was eternal and the gesture unforgettable. Highly recommended.

My family had a really nice experience at Miró! We came in on a Monday with a reservation, but it…read morewasn't packed so probably not needed. We came with our toddler, and they were very accommodating, asking if we preferred a booth or a table since we'd be clipping her high chair onto the table. Mood inside is dimly lit with Miró prints on the walls. A number of groups there that night were celebrating birthdays, so it was definitely a good vibe! We all ordered sangrias, 2 of the Miró (red) sangrias and 2 of the passion fruit (white, sparkling) sangrias. All were so delicious! Amongst the 4 of us, we split the paella de carne, gambas al ajillo, mejillones, and pulpo gallego - this was the perfect amount of food! The warm rolls they provided were so good on their own and even more amazing when dipped in the shrimp and mussel sauces. We ended the night with a flan, which was nice and caramel-y. Service was friendly, and they did speak Spanish, which was a bonus for us. I'll definitely be returning and recommending to others!

With its sexy, understated interior, impressive wine list and extensive menu of delicious Spanish…read moredishes, Miro might just be one of the best restaurants in South Charlotte for an intimate night out. And because it specializes in Tapas and shareable dishes, it's also a great spot to meet up with friends. But whoever you visit with, you'll leave with a new appreciation for Spanish cuisine and a strong desire to book your next dinner reservation as soon as possible. On a recent visit with friends, we started by ordering a wonderful selection of small plates to share: the savory Croquetas, the mouthwatering Empanadas, the Fried Calamari, and the Vieras a la Parmesana, a delicious dish of baked scallops. For my entree, I ordered a dish of the Seafood Paella, which was solid, but a bit underwhelming. The meal was paired with a wonderful bottle of Spanish Red, and a relatively decent Old Fashioned. We enjoyed Miro and will definitely plan another visit, but were honestly disappointed with the service. Our waiter wasn't exactly rude, but he was definitely impatient with our group as we tried to decide between the relatively unfamiliar selection of small plates and entrees. It won't stop us from coming back, but we might spend a little more time reviewing the menu online before arriving.

The food is always good here. The servers are nice and friendly but there is a language barrier…read morewith a lot of them. I just point to the menu and let them know what I want. It works!!! The ambiance is nice; there's tv's all around and music playing. It's always a plus coming here

The food is fantastic! The restaurant is clean and the staff is very lovely! I had accidentally…read moreordered the wrong food and the manager came over and she took care of it and they brought me out chicken fajitas which are to die for! Huge portion sizes! Highly recommended!

Super yummy food! Meat was cooked perfectly. The starter…read morewas delicious, shrimp was also cooked perfectly. Pernil (roasted pork) mofongo was great. So flavorful. Margarita was very strong and only $8 Big parking lot for easy parking

Not sure what happened at Punta Cana, but it's giving new management... because the difference is…read morereal. It used to be hit or miss, but lately? Consistently GOOD. Flavor is there, food is fresh, and it's finally not disappointing me anymore. Whatever changed... keep that energy No sé qué pero en Punta Cana definitivamente cambió algo... y me encanta De verdad parece que hay nueva administración entrenando a los chefs (cocineros), porque la diferencia ¡se siente en el paladar! Antes era inconsistente, pero ahora la comida está BUENA, BUENISIMA con sabor, fresca y con ese toque dominicano que hacía falta. Que sigan así, porque por fin Punta Cana ya no me está decepcionando. ¡Voy a regresar!

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!!

My family and I visited El Puro Cuban Restaurant in Charlotte, NC, on our way home to Boston. We…read morewere impressed by the beautiful place, delicious drinks, and exquisite food. We're glad we found a piece of Cuba in North Carolina. Our servers were immaculate. P.S. Rabo Encendido & Margarita Buena Vista are a MUST-TRY!!!!!!

LOVED EL PURO!!! We had a variety of dishes from ceviche to short rib, empanadas, and skirt steak…read more Our food was BEYOND flavorful and the portions were generous for sharing and still some to take home. The ambiance was giving Cuban nightclub! It was dim lit, live music, dancefloor was jumping, drinks flowing...it was all a vibe. Definitely the place for a date, or a family gathering with adults and/or hanging out with a group of friends. I would not recommend trying to bring children (if that's even allowed). The service was also nice! Food came out in a timely manner after ordering and we were tended to at convenient times for drink refills and ensuring everything was ok with the table.

I recently went to Barcelona Wine Bar in Charlotte, NC and honestly loved this place. The…read morerestaurant is really nice, clean, and has such an upscale vibe without feeling overly fancy. It is definitely a place where you can sit down, grab some drinks, order a bunch of food, and hang out for a while. The food was absolutely incredible. The portions are definitely small for the price, but the flavor in every dish was unreal. This is the kind of food that makes you realize you probably could not recreate it at home. Everything had so much flavor and tasted completely different from the next dish. The Patatas Bravas, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Jamón & Manchego Croquetas, Albondigas, Boquerones, and Paella Mariscos were all amazing. Honestly, some of the best versions of these dishes I have ever had. The flavors were so rich and everything was cooked perfectly. The Paella Mariscos was probably my favorite, but it does take a while to cook, so order it right away if you want it. The service was also great and very fast. We never felt like we were waiting around for anything, which was impressive because the place was pretty busy. It can definitely get crowded, so I could see there being a wait during peak times. The only real downside is the price. You are paying a decent amount, and because the portions are small, you have to order several things to really make a meal out of it. But honestly, the quality and flavor are there. Overall, this is one of the best Spanish style restaurants I have been to. Great food, great drinks, amazing atmosphere, and a place that is perfect for hanging out with friends. Definitely worth trying if you are in Charlotte.

A little taste of Barcelona. Staff are super knowledgeable, food is OUTSTANDING, and you leave…read morefeeling great. I don't think you can go wrong on what you order. Manchego was lovely (aged), Jamon had some wonderful nut tones, but what stood out was the croquetas and patatas bravas

Wanted to update with some more amazing dishes we tried, and service was as great as ever. Gosh I…read morelove this place. Updated recs: - Masitas de puerco (5/5): love the rice and beans, so flavorful. The pork belly is tasty and not oily at all, which is great. - Chaufa w/ shrimp (5/5): my family loved this! Generous meat portion, really enjoyed this Latin twist on fried rice. - Lomo saltado (4.5/5): we really enjoyed this as well / better than lomo saltado I've had elsewhere. The beef was so flavorful and delicious, as well as the fried potatoes. The rice complemented everything nicely. - Cuban fried rice (3/5): this one missed the mark for me a bit! It was a bit too oily / flavor didn't hit the spot. I definitely preferred the chaufa a lot more (though they're a bit similar). Our server was so bright and friendly. The atmosphere is bright, colorful, and lively. I'll definitely be coming back!

The food was good. We had the fish and shrimp ceviche…read more The kids ordered the noodles with chicken and buttered noodles. My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. Service is table service. Ambiance is nice.