I visited Mariposa for the first time recently and I had a great experience. I went on Sunday during the Jazz Brunch. My favorite thing on the brunch menu by far were the Duck Arepas. It's a shareable appetizer but I think next time, I'll get my own and won't share! I also got the lamb burger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. Even the fries were really good. Parking was a pain... as parking in Uptown can be. However, the food was so good, I'll definitely be dealing with the parking hassle again the next time I'm in Charlotte. read more

We arrived at lunchtime without a reservation and were immediately seated. We sat outside in the perfect weather. The city views are beautiful. The service was extremely slow. This would probably not be problematic except we were on a schedule and had to get my man back to his conference. We ordered the charred corn fritters, tandori spiced cauliflower, the Mediterranean avocado bowl, and the Peruvian chicken bowl. It was probably 15 minutes before the server came back to tell us that they were out of chicken bowls. We then ordered the Moroccan pie. The fritters came out first. Incredible. There were crunchy and chewy and full of flavor. They sure set the bar high with this one! Unfortunately the rest of the meal was inconsistent. The cauliflower was cooked well and had a nice spice, but was lacking maybe salt. It was still good. The avocado bowl- avocado was fresh; the olive brine was interesting, but offered the seasoning that was needed; the quinoa, tomatoes, and onions had no seasoning or flavor at all; the feta and tzatziki were good. Individually, nothing was particularly great, but eaten together it was tasty. The Moroccan pie was also good, but heavily sweetened maybe with honey and dusted with powdered sugar. This wasn't in the description. The chicken was well seasoned and tasty, but overall pretty sweet. When it came time for the check, again, service was slow. We managed somehow to get done with a few minutes to spare. The inconsistency makes it difficult to want to come back. But those fritters get all the stars. read more

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I came here today with a friend after checking out the Mint Museum. We arrived around 230pm and got seated at a large booth in the back. The design/decor is elevated and sophisticated with dark/stark lines. Our waitress could've been a little friendlier but warmed up towards the end. I just had a latte but it was served in fancy mug on a saucer and my friend got the chicken bowl and really enjoyed it. They had some Live music going on which was a pleasant bonus- mic was a little loud though, just an fyi! Parking in the garage is validated and street spots are free on Sundays @azfitfoodfun read more

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The restaurant was beautiful. Our waitress was friendly. There was a jazz band. I enjoyed their drink special...$1 Bloody Mary's. They weren't spicy, but not bad. My lamb burger and fries were tasty. My friend enjoyed her Peruvian chicken bowl. We shared French toast. It was really good. It has apple compote and a vanilla butter. Yum! We went on a Sunday afternoon and had reservations. Keep in mind if there is a Panther game. Parking was a nightmare. Lovely place with great service. Great place for brunch and adventurous taste buds. read more

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I celebrated my birthday here and they did not disappoint! The live jazz band was the cherry on top. I got the lab burger and let me tell you it was soooo good! This will be my new spot for Sunday brunch! read more

Mariposa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Nathan and Alizar provided outstanding service. They were both attentive, courteous, professional and welcoming!we were checked in quickly since we had a reservation. The restaurant is on the Second floor above the museum. You can take the elevator or stairs. We went for brunch so the restaurant was bright and spacious! There is plenty and a variety of seating from the bar stools to couches. Love the huge windows! I ordered the feta salad with shrimp. It was good but wished it had some salad like baby greens or arugula. It had soooo many tomatoes that I thought it was a tomato salad. The shrimp on the tomatoes were delicious! We also shared the French toast, that was delicious! The potatoes/ homefries were spicy and flavorful. Also had the corn fritters, they were a bit bland. The five dollar mimosas were perfect to make it an official brunch. They were refreshing and brought extra joy to our celebration! I would return and try other items on menu! Once again great service provided by Nathan and Alizar! read more

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The food was divine...it is a great date night venue. The chef came out and greeted us to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Carlos was a great waiter.... If I lived in town would totally return. So much attention to detail even the cutlery has a "mariposa". read more

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What a fabulous mid week treat for the eyes and pallet. This place is absolutely gorgeous. If I were a spy from a bond movie this would totally be where I ordered my fancy cocktail after sliding into one of the many plush bar stools as I await to rendezvous with my nemesis. The cocktails are a work of art. It would be ashamed to call the artist behind the bar a bartender. This is an expert mixologist at work ppl. My Fuego drink was mezcal mixed with watermelon and a slight smokiness that was so well blended I could have licked the glass. My friend had a beautiful lavender drink that came with instructions to take the first sip with the lavender included so the taste and smell are taken in together...whoa! Dining is tapas style with small and large plates. We did all small plateswe could try lots of stuff. Here's the spread; Mushroom toast (amazing) Pork Belly lettuce wraps Squash casserole Short ribs Corn fritters (my fav) Raspberry mousse dessert Everything was delicious and came out in the perfect waves. Service is exceptional! Our waitress was a burst of energy and gave great recco's. She gave us the perfect amount of attention and even helped us stage a photo shoot. Thanks for a great evening!!! #SuburbanMom read more

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This experience overall was great, on the more expensive side. We did restaurant week here, note you can only pick from that menu that week. The service was great and the server was super kind and attentive. It is beautiful inside. read more

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Located in the Mint Museum, Uptown, it is the perfect complement to your visit to see art. This elevated above street level, this corner of the building is glass-surrounded, overlooking the entrance area for the museum and away from the noise and hustle of the crowds. Menu varies and the prices are a bit high. You are paying for chef-prepared creations in a quiet oasis in Charlotte's Uptown. Service and servers are very accommodating and genuinely want to make you happy. Wife, granddaughter and I were lunching. Happy was guaranteed with $1 dollar, a special, bloody marys. Wife and I imbibed, granddaughter sipped on soda. Wife ordered French Toast ($23), but it was not like you would make at home. The slices were brioche and had some form of filling. She really did like it. Granddaughter ordered Coconut Pancakes ($22) which came looking like pancakes, but they were served as three stacked, maybe piles, of pancakes with creamy coconut tucked in between the pancakes. More of a dessert to me, than a main, but, no surprise, the granddaughter eagerly scarfed them down. Wife and I did quick, very tiny tastes and understood her enthusiasm. I had Skordolia ($22), a strange thing to me, but our server, McKenzie M., explained that it was a Greek garlic dip made from mashed potatoes, blended with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. And here on my plate were three little servings of chicken atop a blop of Skordolia. Worried that the menu description would not be filling enough to satisfy my hungriness, I ordered a side of fried chicken ($7). It turned out that the menu serving was plenty, but the chicken was excellently fried. What a treat! The bill included a mandatory 20% gratuity and an additional $3 charge for using a credit card. This lunch for three came in at $98.76 but considering the location and specialness of the menu, I am OK with it. Park across the busy Uptown street in the Green Parking Garage, located underground a football field length from the museum. read more

I don't go out to fine dining places much anymore, this economy has been rough... but I will 100% be back to this place. Friends came to town and treated my me and my parents to this little gem of a place. From start to finish - small plates, mains, dessert - were beautifully presented and tasted freaking amazing. The staff, and specifically our servers, Keegan and Mackenzie were incredibly attentive, friendly and so so good at their jobs. We sat out outside - and it was so fun.It was honestly one of the best night out I've had in a bit. Great food with some of my favorite people in the world in a really fun and relaxing setting. If you're thinking about trying it, please do so - you won't be disappointed. read more

Food service and ambiance were amazing. Ordered Crab cakes and Seafood Paella. Everything had an abundance of flavor read more

Mariposa - Seafood Paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My second time here !!! The next day the food is that fantastic!!! O'Neill was an excellent server !!! read more

Mariposa - Duck little thingy . Absolutely incredible food and service by Rachel - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

From the moment I walked in, I knew this was going to be a great brunch experience. I came here for a double-date Sunday Jazz Brunch, and everything from the drinks to the atmosphere made the visit feel special. Starting with the drinks, you really can't beat $5 mimosas and $1 Bloody Mary's. Naturally, I tried both and they were excellent choices. I also ordered a pumpkin martini and it was absolutely amazing! Smooth, seasonal, and honestly one of the highlights... plus the bartender hand delivered it ("with love", his words not mine...). Every dish we ordered was delicious and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve because everything tasted thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor! The staff were genuinely kind and joyful, which made me feel welcomed and appreciated the entire time. The live jazz music created such a warm vibe and paired perfectly with the beautiful aesthetic of the space. It's the kind of brunch that makes you feel a little fancy in the best way. Overall, this place delivered on food, drinks, service, and ambiance. I can't wait to come back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a standout Saturday or Sunday brunch (the Jazz brunch is both days). read more

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Had dinner at Mariposa a couple weeks and had several Tapas dishes and all were very good with the steak nigiri and ahi tacos being top of my list. Service was very good delivery of food and drinks went very smoothly. The ambience is nice open kitchen area and nice open comfortable seating. I can see where it might get a little in the loud side but was not too bad the night we were there. Parking can be a challenge but there garage parking near by. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful and very clean. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well. We went for a business lunch and we were seated right away. Our service was excellent. Our table ordered a variety of things, everything was good! I got the lamb burger with a side salad, others got the chicken bowl and the salad with shrimp on it. My favorite part was the chocolate cake and delicious cappuccino. read more

Mariposa - Chocolate cake - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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WORST SERVICE EVER! We were seated right at the entrance. It did take a couple minutes longer to get greeted by our server but we actually didn't bother much because we took some time settling out kids. However, we ordered our drinks and appetizers literally within minutes. It took considerably longer to get the maze platter (mind you nothing needed to be cooked in that - so wait that long should have been our first red flag). Almost after 30-min of getting mezze platter we reminded server for our second appetizer and it was clear she forgot. She had zero courtesy to even accept that! Disgraceful!! Finally we get our second appetizer and guess what??! Our server never returns. We waited and waited to be able to order entrees. We gave up after an hour plus long of wait. And I had to literally go to her while she was entering someone else order at the monitor to ask for our check. It took another 5-long minutes to get the check... and another many minutes to actually take that card to pay. Awful! My husband and I work uptown and wanted to check this place out for a potential dinner/entertainment place for our clients - but they have lost 2-customers forever. (I wish my pictures showed the timestamp to show how long it took to get each dish since getting drinks) read more

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We had a great belated birthday dinner at Mariposa before seeing a concert at The Knight Theater across the street! The staff are warm and friendly, and the space is beautiful - tucked right inside the Mint Museum uptown with plush chairs and luxurious design touches. We decided to share the Asado Experience with a side of the Grecian Potatoes - both were excellent (only constructive comment was that the potatoes could have used a bit more salt, and maybe serving the tzatziki on the side would have helped them be a bit less soggy). I especially enjoyed the Malbec reduction on the Waygu beef (which was cooked to a near perfect medium rare and came with delicious roasted vegetables). Our server also brought us a slice of chocolate tres leches cake with a candle, which was absolutely divine - somehow rich and light at the same time. Would definitely love to go back to try the lamb tangine, the duck arepas, the seafood paella and the corn fritters - all sounded amazing! read more

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Mariposa!!! I love saying that word...anywho...I really like this place. This has been one of my go-tos for drinks for the last couple of years, I had dinner for the first time about 2 months ago and now lunch. I always love the food and the decor. I love the clean restrooms, but I wish men had their own...for my own personal reasons. lol! This place is a vibe...you can go here before or after a date at the Mint, or it's a cool after work spot. Either way, it's worth the time and money. Sidenote: There is a credit card surcharge so be mindful before you go...and gratuity was included automatically (20%). I had no issues with either but it's good to know just in case you do. read more

Mariposa - Shakshuka - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The setting is beautiful, especially watching the sunset out the huge windows. Food for us was a mixed bag-- some dishes were tasty and some severely lacked flavor. read more

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Nice staff and pretty good tapas. Honestly, I'd comeback for the dessert and drink alone. read more

Mariposa - The pistachio baklava..... - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great brunch! Located next to the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, a great place to brunch before or after visiting. The menu is a bit limited, I would've loved to see French toast on a brunch menu, however they did have pancakes. I dined at the bar, service was very good and staff were attentive and friendly. Beautiful decor with nice views of the Main Street. I'll be back! read more

Phenomenal food and delicious gastronomy of delights! We went to the Mint Museum first and then lunch. The eggs shukshuka was spicy and yummy. The corn appetizer was savory and crunchy like hush puppies. My friend enjoyed her lamb burger and the other friend liked her chicken bowl. We loved the tres leches chocolate cake! Truly scrumptious!Saturday they have $1 bloody Mary's drinks and $5 mimosas. Parking is below the museum or across the street underground garage. read more

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Really liked this place! We had friends in town and this spot - connected to the Mint Museum - was close to their hotel. We sat outside and enjoyed the music from the arts festival. There was a huge wine list, which I was impressed by, and had lots of whiskeys and tequilas. Cocktail list was brief, though I bet they can make just about anything. I had their Mediterranean Mirage, which had an edible butterfly on top! We ordered some small plates and then entrees. With the shareables, I felt the lomo saltado was the right amount of food to split with a friend. Everything I ate was delicious, and I would have again. Our server was friendly and attentive. Location is good, not too far from the convention center (easy access from light rail) and right in the heart of the city. It's great if you want to dress up and wander around the museum or have an event nearby. Would love to come back for Jazz Brunch, too! read more

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All around 5 star spot! Just a fantastic restaurant with a wide range of different types of food: seafood, vegetarian, steaks, lamb, chicken. All of it delicious. We got almost everything: tuna poke tacos, oysters Rockefeller, octopus, tandoori cauliflower, steak medley, mushroom risotto, Bibb salad. The meat was so tender and flavorful. Mushroom risotto just exploded on the palate. A wonderful view of the green with a great Charlotte backdrop. The staff was on point all night and awesome. It's a little pricey, but perfect for an elevated date night, work dinner or a night out with friends! read more

Food was great! Pizza, ravioli and goat cheese appetizer. Moved to bar after lunch and enjoyed a cocktail. Nice atmosphere.

Simply every thing at Mariposa was outstanding, the food ,the server Carlos, the manager KT, the delightful ambiance. And a two minute walk from The Knights theater. We stumbled on it by accident, But will definitely return by choice! read more

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Ambiance & Service 10/10! Food, ehhh. I loved the decor and plates, but the food we opted for was just ok. My party said it was 10/10, but I didn't feel the same. I know Peruvian food isn't heavily spiced like other Spanish countries. The Shrimp & Crab balls had no flavor, but the aoli was decadent. It was rich and smooth. The crust was light and airy. Great fry on them. I got the Peruvian Chicken. The pickle jalapeños with chickpea and chicken was a great bite. The rice was supposed to be flavorful as it was cooked with beans, which was more al dente. She got the Venetian with prawns. It's a soupier take on the southern classic shrimp-n-grits. Lastl, the drinks were divine. The Dulce De Leche is a whimsical play on an expresso martini, and the Tropical Sunrise Fizz was light and dreamy. I personally would say it was a 6.5/10. read more

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I have not had a single bad thing here... ever. They have amazing tapas with a wonderful variety of flavors. Their craft cocktails are creative and delicious, and their servers are great at providing suggestions. Management has always been so kind when I've been in there. The ambience gives off a classy and upscale vibe and the decor is something I want to take notes for my own space! This is such a great date night or girls night place, and it's attached to the mint museum and other things to do in center city. There's lots of nearby parking decks to utilize. read more

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We were blown away by our first experience at Mariposa! Our server Paige was phenomenal. She made excellent suggestions for both food and drinks, and none of it disappointed. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. And the service was exemplary - not only was our server attentive but the bartender came over to make sure we liked the drinks and several other staff checked on us throughout our visit. 10/10 experience! read more

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I love that Charlotte has this place. Nestled in the museum on the edge of downtown, Mariposa truly is a butterfly. The menu is limited but curated with so much intention. I loved everything I ordered. The arepas were delicate but very flavorful, I adored my Bellini and my pancakes were so fluffy. I didnt try my Husband's burger but he had no complaints. This definitely on my Charlotte Brunch list for sure. read more

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After touring the museums upstairs, we swung in for an early dinner (with no reservations) on a Saturday night... Since the weather was good, we opted for patio dining...with great views of uptown Charlotte. Both indoors or out, ambiance is simply A-Plus! Their menu isn't extensive, but what they have are pretty exciting...all very global fusion. I could be wrong, but it seemed they changed up a few things since our last visit. For instance, they no longer feature this amazing red mushroom dessert. This time, we decided to share their huge skillet of "Gullah Paella"...which was shockingly good!! Possibly the best version of "Paella" I've ever had?!? We also shared the Street Corn Fritters and the Tandoori Spiced Cauliflower...and both were beyond delish! Same verdict on the dessert, Portokalopita. Amazing cocktails, Catawba Colada, too! EVERYTHING was blissfully good....like WOW. BTW, service was really good...and I absolutely loved their sophisticated metro overhead music. This was my 3rd time here...and I'm now fully convinced that this is one of my (if not THE?!?) favorite restaurants in Charlotte. PS***I"m not docking any stars, but in retrospect and looking at the pictures of the foods, the presentation was a bit sloppy. I think they could have tried a bit harder. read more

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Went today for my second time for brunch. We had a large group and we were all super late due to Panthers traffic but they held our spot. I got blue berry pancakes and bacon and the pancakes are HUGE! Much thicker than I typically like my pancakes but they were good. The drink (frost bite mimosa)amazing! The staff is always pleasant and the live jazz music is an added bonus. read more

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We celebrated a friend's 30th birthday and for a table of 6 we ordered multiple items off the menu and were pleased with everything that hit the table! To start the seasonal drinks, wine list, and Dulce de leche espresso martini was all a perfect pairing with everything we ordered. Although everything isn't pictured the tuna tacos, Mezze board, Piri Piri chicken, short rib, lomo saltado and feta salad were delicious. Everything was easily shared between the 6 of us and made for a memorable night! read more

Mariposa - Shrimp/crab cakes - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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YUM - why has it taken me so long to visit this place!? Mariposa was a stunning experience from start to finish. The space is gorgeous and perfect for a date night or special occasion. We ordered a bottle of red, but I can't remember which one. It was recommended by our server and it might have been the Chianti. Whatever it was, it was delicious. For food, we opted for a number of small plates. With that said, they come out faster and as they are made, so keep that in mind! We had the Saffron Arancini, Lemon Whipped Ricotta, Tuna Poke Tacos, and Octopus a la Plancha. Each plate was enough for two of us to share, but I would recommend more than one order if you have a larger party. My favorites were the arancini and tuna poke tacos. The harissa spiked tomato aioli on the arancini was delectable, as was the truffle ponzu on the tacos. I think, for the quality and service, the prices are exactly where they should be (if not cheaper than they should be). I can't wait to have a reason to return! read more

Mariposa - Arancini and Tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Rachel was the best hands down. All of her recommendations were chef's kiss. From ambiance, energy and views it is dea must try. The drinks and food came out quickly and all staff members were very attentive in providing service. I will definitely be back. read more

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Went to celebrate a friend's birthday and from the beginning, the service was great! We were seated immediately inside and the place is beautiful and feels sophisticated! We ordered multiple appetizers and they all tasted so fresh. The mimosas were great with the pineapple, cranberry, and orange juice. I will definitely be back to check out any new dishes on their menu. read more

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Cool room in central part of downtown (called Uptown in CLT...who knows why...). Combination of couch and table seating of which I am not a fan..left us at different heights, and it's tough to eat a nice dinner from a couch imho. We made it work. Really cool (if small) menu that's a combination of small and large plates. Apparently varies regularly influenced by the owner' travels and culinary experiences. PHENOMENAL server. Truly exceptional. Great cocktail, menu, and wine recommendations with warm, professional approach that absolutely enhanced the meal. Opened with the duck arepas which were unique and nearly life changing. The wagyu beef nigiri was interesting and different, and the paella delicious. That was plenty for two of us. Desserts were only ok...but the food was fabulous and interesting. Only four stars because of the seating and because, to our disappointment, two items we asked for came back with a message from the kitchen that they were sold out...for a 7 pm reservation on what didn't look to be a busy night. One was the Moroccan pie that we had actually PREORDERED at our awesome server's suggestion because there was only one left...and was nonetheless sold to the next table out from under us. What?! Not ok. The other was an endive salad, one of only two salads on the menu. We would have hoped that in a high end restaurant the kitchen would have let the server know before they ask for the order. Stuff happens...but the restaurant did nothing to make up for it though beyond a polite apology. (Buy us a drink? Comp dessert?) At this pretty aggressive price point, I'd have expected some gesture to make up for their error. Er, errorS. Would totally be back nonetheless. read more

So the ambiance is nice. Pretty fancy and not what I was expecting as they were playing cute like songs in a vibey uptown restaurant so that was kinda weird to me. The service is good. They were accommodating as we wanted to move tables due to it being close to the balcony. Server wasn't as attentive. But front desk host were nice. The food there I would not recommend. We had the paellla and it was way overcook and too small for 42$, I definitely would prefer and recommend bulla for anyone wanting paella. The drinks were good and strong. I would only go back for the drinks. It was a little hard to find at first but finally found my way. They don't have their own parking so you would have to pay to park in uptown. I would not come back for the price. Just another overprice uptown restaurant serving not good food. read more

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This is a very cute spot, beware of the stairs which are more of an art installation. The service is casual not rushed and the food is better than expected. Although I did not get to try the dessert since we had to get to the opera read more

Mariposa - Tuna tacos with pea purée and roasted potatoes - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina