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Lelo”s Cuban Cafe

4.3 (7 reviews)

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Not only are the empanadas excellent, they are ready fast, unlike food at most trucks.

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Mambo Grill & Tapas - Tropical Sampler

Mambo Grill & Tapas

4.4(258 reviews)
51.9 km
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So, we had theatre tickets and I asked Yelp for nearby restaurants. I saw the ratings and reviews…read moreof Mambo and put it on our agenda to eat a casual lunch before our 2:30 show. John greeted us and seated us at a table of our choice. We had lots of time so we ordered drinks, (just seltzers and water since we had a 3-hour play in front of us), and two of us ordered cuban espresso. drinks and espressos came out and we sent John back with his suggestions for two appetizers for the table; The Key West Tostones and the Tropical Sampler. Gotta add that I have been a coffee guy for decades and a coffee nerd since 2017 and this espresso, (sweetened), was the best coffee I have ever had. Smooth, flavorful, not overly strong but balanced to perfection. Came out hot and the press was perfect, no grounds or grit. Wow! Our appetizers were bangin all the way. We all, (5 of us), tucked in and there was not one thing we all didn't love. We ordered Hemmingway Chicken, (split for 2), Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwich and Vaca Frita de Lechon. All entrees and sides including the Moros were perfect. Finished with Traditional Flan and Coconut Flan and 4 espressos, (our tea drinking friend didn't understand our zeal). Flan's were literally some of the best I've ever had. Let me finish by saying I am a culinary-trained chef who's opened restaurants and have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen. This was such a surprise to find in Salisbury. Not throwing rocks at Salisbury. It just was a last-minute "Hey, what's in the neighborhood when I go to this theater." It turned out to be such a surprise. John was excellent at every level. Drinks were constantly full, and he was constantly asking us if we had any questions. He was fully able to unpack the menu and explain the cooking process. He explained that when he started, he was a food runner and worked his way up to the back of the bar, so he understood how the drinks were made. Candidly, completely impressed. They are only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday currently, so I would make reservations and make this a must-get-there-quickly.

What a great find on our first visit to Salisbury!…read more We went on a Saturday night, sat at the bar, and were served by the owner, who was super friendly and a great bartender! I ordered a virgin mojito, my husband had a Spanish beer, and both were yummy! The mojito was the prettiest one I've ever seen. For dinner, we had a Cuban Special sandwich and chicken Milanese. The portions are enormous, and even though we were very hungry we still couldn't finish it all. But we left room for an original flan and a cortadito (little espresso with milk and sugar). The flan was as good as my SIL's, which is amazing. The coffee was yum! Highly recommend for the vibe, food, and service.

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El Puro Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Sandwich

El Puro Cuban Restaurant

4.2(679 reviews)
117.7 km
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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!!!!!!

Liked it as much as the 1st time maybe even a tad better! We sat inside this time and for the…read moresize group we had (about 15) everyone's order was correct and served hot and delicious- I'm always impressed by how they handle large groups! Everyone at the table seem to love their choice. I opted for the vegandillo, which is a vegan take or plant-based take on the Picadillo! If you like lentils, rice, mushrooms, and raisins, you will like this dish as I did. It also comes with plantains and avocado. I ate every last drop of it, but I enjoy lentils. My husband had some sort of what I would call a soup or stew served over rice. It had clams, fish, shrimp, and maybe mussels too. I can't eat much seafood, but he said it was excellent. It had a coconut based broth, but he said it was very balanced, not overly coconut-y, but rich and full of flavor. He, as I did, ate his to the last drop. I had their spin on a margarita, and it was absolutely awesome. I'm not one to get mixed cocktails often, because truth be told, I don't enjoy the actual taste of alcohol, but the way they mixed and matched this drink, it was perfect for me. My husband tasted it and cosigned it as well, which means for those of you who do like the taste of alcohol, you should enjoy it also! Our waitress was very attentive and made sure our water glasses never ran dry and got the checks correct as well, which again is pretty impressive for a large group as ours! This is on the south side of Charlotte, and we live in Huntersville, so it's a bit of a trek to get there, but it's one we're willing to make every once in a while!

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Bao Yeah - Garlic Gang Gang

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5.0(11 reviews)
4.4 km
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This was the best Bao Bun I have ever tried. I have always seen this food truck and told my self…read moreevery time I needed to stop and try it. I finally got the chance to do so and it did not disappoint. The flavor of the chicken was phenomenal. Flavor was incredible and the chicken was so crispy which I love. I can't wait to find them again and try the other options they have.

(4.5 stars) I'd been curious about this food truck since I…read moreheard about them last year, and I'm glad that I got a chance to finally try them. Bao Yeah offers not only bao but bowls and fried chicken as well. Their ordering (via tablet) is convenient, and they turn around orders quickly. I went with a three-piece bao, which allowed me to sample the two fried chicken varieties (K*Bomb with gochujang and Garlic Gang with soy black garlic) as well as the bulgogi. All of the bao were amply stuffed with meat and pickled vegetables and slathered with tasty sauce. The thick buns held everything in place, so eating was not too sloppy an endeavor. Everything delivered the expected flavors - sweet heat from the K*Bomb, a tangier note from the bulgogi - and the fried chicken boasted a thick, crunchy batter. It was quite tasty though the chicken was definitely a bit dry. At least the bulgogi was nice and tender. All told, Bao Yeah is a promising newish addition to the Triad food truck scene. It may not be the best Korean street food you've ever had, but you're in for a flavorful meal without a long wait.

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