Excellent & authentic Cuban food!! My husband & I stopped in after hiking in the area. We shared…read morethe large Cuban sandwich with black beans & rice with a side of plantains. Delicious! YUM! Very cute, clean, small restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent service! 90% locals & they keep coming back. 10/10!

Havana Cafe is a really popular spot in downtown Jefferson, and it's worth all the hype! I went for…read morelunch and got the half Cuban & fries (perfectly crispy) with iced tea (perfectly sweet & refreshing). The Cuban (roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard) was delicious: bread was perfectly toasted, all the fillings were nicely salty with acidic contrast from mustard & pickles. Ambiance is good with both indoor & outdoor seating. Service was fast & friendly. Parking is free in downtown Jefferson. 10/10 would recommend!

I had the Cuban and it was excellent. I'm not sure what they put on the fries but they are…read moredelicious. It's a small place so it might take a while if they are busy. Luckily there's plenty of decorations to look at.

What a great find as we travelled back home today! The food was delicious! There was a good variety…read moreof dishes to choose from. The service was warm and friendly. The cafe con leche and tostadas brought on full nostalgia. We were able to sit in front of the establishments with our dogs, but the inside was very well decorated.

I got to try this food truck because it was at wiseman brewery the other day & I'm so glad I did…read morebecause it was delicious! I love yuca and I've never had yuca with rosemary & garlic oil but it was as delicious as I could imagine. They were oily of course because of the garlic oil but the flavor was great. I also had the beef empanadas and they were really good too. They're the perfect size & the breading tastes really fresh. I also loved the seasoning in the empanada. The dipping sauce paired perfectly with both the yuca and empanadas. My friend got a sandwich and I didn't try it but she really enjoyed it too. The service was good - food came out pretty quickly even though it was crowded! This is definitely a food truck I'll be on the lookout for again!

This one is a must. JJ is an awesome dude. With family that hails from Cuba, and generational ties…read moreto American history, it's enough to know that his famous Cubano would be special. The Cubano was everything it should be. Made with golden bread pressed to perfection. Inside, the layers of roasted pork and ham were stacked. Made just right too. The melted Swiss cheese keeps it from falling apart. The pickles and mustard cut through the rich flavor by adding a slight tang. Every bite was comfort for the soul. I paired it with an NZ Pils from Joymongers and it was heaven. The beef empanadas were just as good. Inside, the seasoned beef was 100% flavorful. They weren't greasy and went well with the specialty sauce. Together, they made for a satisfying meal... it was enough to make me keep a lookout for their next Greensboro stop. Cheers!

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.

Service was excellent. We were informed about the menu, brought amazing chips and salsa. We…read moreordered Chicharron and let me say it is the best I've ever had. 2 Miami and 2 traditional Cuban sandwiches that were perfectly made and delivered by our server with pride and enthusiasm. They need more customers- you will not be disappointed! Ask questions and they will do what ever you want

Always a treat when I get to come here (I live in Harrisburg). My friend, who used to live in Miami…read moreswears this is the best place in the greater Charlotte area to eat authentic Cuban food. But this day I got a special treat and met the owner. In the five minute conversation I learned so much and have fallen even more in love with the place. I try something different every time but my weakness is the pastelitos. EVERY single time. Service always makes me feel at home. This day I was not disappointed between Lexie and the owner. Lexie was attentive, helpful and friendly with a busy lunch crowd. Since we were last here they have expanded. Both sides had a crowd so it was obviously needed. Can't wait until the next time. If you haven't already, you gotta try this place!

This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Huntersville…read more The food and service were amazing! From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. Our server Maddie was so sweet and friendly. We got the masa's, empanadas and pollo ahogado. The portions were big and everything tasted great and clean. We had the Tempranillo wine too. The restaurant has such a cool vibe inside, dim lighting with great art and colorful flower arrangements. Great for a date night too! We will be back for sure!

Nice atmosphere Great customer service…read moreReally good food Live music on Saturday Karaoke on Friday We'll be back!

This is only the second time I've eaten at Melt. I loved it…read more The decor for Halloween is on point. The menu selection was diverse. Lots of delicious things to choose from, including a brunch menu. Fun cocktails and mocktails. We sat at the bar and the service was great.

Food was great, service was great, and place was really busy. My issue was that as a gay dad, with…read morea 2 yr old not potty trained child, that I had to take my son outside to my car to change his diaper because there is no baby changing station in the men's room. Women aren't the only people that have children or change diapers. If you have a kids menu, you should have changing stations in both gender bathrooms! Thank you for the quick response and resolution!!! We will def return with this resolution!!!!

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.

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!

Visited this place for the first time for a coffee with a cop event. I started with a vanilla…read morelatte. It was very tasteful and perfect. The size and price was also reasonable. I then tried the bacon, egg and tomato on toast. The flavor was popping and sooo good. It came with a mild buffalo sauce on the side. The price was lower than I expected considering how good the sandwich was! When you walk in the restaurant it has a very cute set up. Very nicely decorated with a second level overlook. They serve food, coffee, beer, liquor and sodas. This is the perfect hangout to relax and enjoy a drink. They also have a few TVs in the building for entertainment. The art on the walls are very cool to look at! Definitely recommend this place any time of day! The staff and owner are amazing and super kind!!

Stopped in for a Monday lunch and it wasn't busy at all. The staff were super welcoming and…read moreexplained the menu to me. I built my own turkey sandwich and added sides of pasta salad and chips. Water to drink and it was about $14. The sandwich was good! The pasta salad was a bit too juicy for my taste. It's an interesting space with lots of art happening. They do have a bar and are open late. There are signs advertising 21+ after 8p with a 20% gratuity after 10p. It's a solid location on Liberty with street parking. I'd stop again!