We were running errands today and realized it being Monday - a lot of places aren't open. But Los…read moreNopalitos is open 7 days a week! Hooray! It is a small family run business. The service was quick and everything was piping hot and freshly made. The tortilla chips were freshly fried and crunchy. Tasty! Fresh chunky salsa was authentic. I ordered chicken empanadas with a side of black beans and rice. Husband ordered variety trio of papusas. We like Mexican food - hisband's grandparents owned a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles years ago. This restaurant was a step above the usual fare bcs it offered empanadas and papusas - which are Latin American. We ate empanadas often while living in Panama as teenagers. We were so happy to find them on the menu. Tasty. Papusas were tasty as well - I tried the one filled with pork. Highly recommend - we will definitely return. Just go!

Wish I could leave no stars. We were hoping to get some great tacos and stopped into this little…read moreplace. It looked authentic and we were excited. The restaurant was empty and we waited about 8 mins for someone to greet us. A group of people came in after us and they sat down, she immediately came out and took their order. Someone else brought chips and salsa and drinks. We sat there another 10 mins while she took someone's order who came in after the group. She brought out his food and still hadn't even looked at us. About 10 minutes after that, a family came in and she immediately gave them menus and took their order. Almost 30 minutes has gone by so we just got up and left. Don't bother going there.

Let me start off by saying someone paid it forward for our meal at Las Salsas. To whom ever you are…read moreThank You! Our server was amazing! I honestly don't know how he didn't mess up our over with all of the changes that was made! We sat near the salsa bar which gave us quick and easy access to try all of the different flavors. I enjoyed the avocado salsa the best! The dinning area was very open which may get loud on busy nights but we weren't before the dinner rush. My tacos were definitely hearty and taste amazing. My daughter loved the chicken taco. We also ordered a side of rice which she demolished before I could take a pic. The berry margarita was so very flavorful, a must try!

The service was good, the portions were HUGE (like, the value is there), and there aren't many…read morelocal restaurants to choose from in this small town that's filled with Cracker Barrels and LongHorn Steakhouses... We found Las Salsas on Yelp. On a roadtrip, we scoured a local spot for dinner and margs. Their menu is ROBUST. Fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, milanesa, tacos... and some regional Mexican plates that I've never even heard of. Portions are huge, so I highly recommend 2-3 people sharing a plate, especially if you fill up on chips and the salsa bar that has, like 12 different salsitas to choose from.

I have been visiting Black Mountain for years but haven't tried this interesting restaurant yet…read more Today was the day for me/us and marked the day the train returned on its route through Black Mountain. We were impressed by the interest and fanfare this post-Helene event created for the locals. Parking on the street, across the street or a short way up the street is town free parking. Shannon and Rain were our friendly and helpful servers. There are many seating options. We chose the sun room which was comfortable. Others were seated outside on the side porch and several people were inside. We shared a bowl of the delicious French onion soup. Eat it while it's hot for the best experience. The buckwheat crepes were the perfect consistency to handle the savory entrees. My Market crepe was packed full of goodies including the sausage add-on. Each ingredient stood well on its own. The pesto was a standout. My partner got the mushroom crepe with chicken. She enjoyed immensely. Both entrees came with a fresh greens and balsamic dressing. The servings were generous enough to bring two halves home for dinner. Sharing soup and a savory crepe is a reasonable strategy if leaving leftovers in your vehicle during the summer heat is a concern. We joined the servers on the patio to watch the return of the train through a nicely recovering town.

Third time eating here. Great concept and everything has been good. Empanadas, tamales, sweet and…read moresavory GF crepes have all been great. Service is nice and prompt. Ambiance is casual. Indoor and outdoor tables.

Excellent. Owners food and prices. One of the cleanest restaurants I've ever dined at…read moreYou've heard the expression so clean you could eat off the floor Try the pupusas or their burritos Wife likes the quesadillas The owners are happy and willing to offer suggestions to the menu Love this place!!

This place is the only one in the area that i found Menudo at! i really enjoyed the food and…read moreservice here, when you get here you order up front then come and sit down then they bring you the food. I had some good menudo and a bean and cheese papusa which i actually really loved! if you're in the area i would recommend this place!

Awesome place. Grabbed a quick lunch in between doctors appointments and can't wait to go back and…read moretry something else on the menu. From hand made tortillas to the best, freshest pico I think I've ever had, this is an authentic little gem that you much try - and such warm, welcoming people who run it.

During a family reunion in North Carolina, several of us from different states, found ourselves…read morevery hungry in the quaint town of Lenoir. We found Cazuelas Doña Vicky where we were treated with excellent service and ate very tasty food. We felt at home and the hospitality made this an even more enjoyable experience.

Absolutely stunning, a tier above everything in like a ten mile radius. This takes delicious…read moreColombia classics and elevates them with fresh ingredients and flair. The food is *excellent*, the starters are great, the cocktails are delicious, we haven't had one dud on any menu item. The only complaint is the location, and *maybe* some of the servers don't have so much English, but in a place like this, that's charm and it's never been a problem. The host is helpful and energetic, the interior is charming and interesting. If this was in Asheville, or Biltmore Square, it would be going gangbusters. Just a great place, cannot recommend this one enough.

Oh man. I have been missing out…read more I love me a Colombian restaurant. The combo of meat, rice, beans, empanadas and chimichurri sauce is always a nice plate. Juancho has super friendly staff and exciting flame filled kitchen plus all the Colombian dishes you crave. Plus fried rices, soups and a lonon saltado. We got this epic "appetizer" plate piled with fried meats and starches and garlic tomatoes. Circle up on that with some beers and you have a party. The seafood coconut soup was decadent. Plus a bunch of vegan items. Smart for such a meat heavy spot to have some offerings for your vegan loved ones. I will be back.

We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

El Batan has quickly become my favorite restaurant in NC. Awesome atmosphere with a Peruvian…read moreflare. We were seated immediately out on the patio and waiting on quickly, i cant say enough about the staff. We had Conchitas a la Parmesana, scallops with a crusty parmesan topping, Tacu Marisquero, crispy rice and bean and seafood and Aji Amarillo Risotto.. everything was so delicious, highly recommended.

Cute peruvian restaurant in thai area. Staff was very friendly, wait was not long, and not overly…read morecrowded! Menu was very diverse and had many different options that were not just seafood. I got a shrimp soup dish, not exactly sure what the name was! The food was delicious! Seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. Typical price is around $20/plate, which I think is pretty high for this area. The downside of the yummy food is the portions. The plates are pretty small for how much you pay. Doesn't seem worth that high of a price. Other than that, the restaurant was cute and quick on waiting times!

Tiny restaurant, but big on food. I absolutely loved it! Just wish that the Tropical Grill was in…read moreMarion so I could eat there on a regular basis.

Closed. Need to update this in their hours. Totally disappointed as there is not much to choose…read morefrom here.

Decided to take a mini road trip, and check out a new locally own spot. Oh wow everything I had was…read moredelicious! They had a special two pieces of Hen, a bowl of soup came with side salad the dressing was amazing and rice. The hen was cooked perfectly with some sauce on the hen. I also order some tostones with gucomole top with crispy chicharronnes! Delicious! They also have a case of bakery and everything I order was amazing. Chicken empanadas, the cheese bread and some random bakery items, so many to pick from to try. I high recommend this place for some homemade Columbian food and bakery goods! Definitely worth the drive about an hour and 10 mins from kernersville. Please check them out, service was fast and ladies were very friendly. They made me some fresh pineapple juice. They had some unique art work heading to the RR.

I was walking around downtown Statesville when this place caught my eye with their sign for…read moreSancocho. What a treat on a chilly winter day. The interior is surprisingly large with ample seating for groups big or small. The employees are all very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed a delightful bowl of their sancocho which is a really tasty Latin American stew. The stew was paired with rice, tostones, and a small side salad. Everything was SO good. I really enjoyed this meal! You should check this place out! They also have a bakery with loads of delicious looking treats but I was too full from my delicious lunch to try them but next time!!