Like the original Calle Sol in Plaza Midwood, this SouthPark location serves up authentic Latin…read morecuisine and amazing Cuban cocktails at reasonable prices in a warm, casual setting that's perfect for families, couples or a business lunch. Start things off with a refreshing Stiltsville Special Rum Punch or a tasty Junipa Colada, a bubbly pineapple soda with Spiced Rum. Then dive into a delicious plate of Mariquitos Nachos, a classic plate of Arroz con Pollo, or the amazing Lechon Asado (tender roast pork marinated with onions). If you're dining with friends, order a few dishes and pass them around -- most are big enough to share. Service was outstanding on both our visits here, and ample parking is available in the Apex decks. A fantastic addition to the SouthPark dining scene, Calle Sol is one spot I hope stays around for a long time.

Ambiance was giving Little Havana. Very cute felt like I was somewhere in a Latin Cafe. The…read moreservice was impeccable! One of the best services I've had. We went on Monday, not a busy day in the middle of the afternoon however our server gave us some the best experience. He was very knowledgeable about all the items. He made great suggestions and was attentive. Our only complaint was the yuca. It was very bland. Flavorless. Everything else was very flavorful. The beef you could tell was marinated as well as tender. It just fell apart with the pull of a fork. The Cubano was great as well. I had the Tampa cubano that added the salami. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. We love that there was a variety of items to choose from .

Our daughter lives in Charlotte, and this was the very first place she took us after picking us up…read morefrom the airport, one of her favorite spots in town. After one meal here, we understood why. Calle Sol has a cool laid back vibe, great service, strong mojitos, and food that absolutely delivers. The ceviche is the star for a reason. Super fresh with bright flavor, and the crispy plantains alongside it were the perfect seafood fish combo. The skinny spicy margarita with the tajín rim and mojitos were excellent too. Our favorite was the Cuban rice. Rich flavor with this aioli on top that made everyone at the table keep stealing bites from each other. The vaca frita (beef) had great flavor with crispy edges done right, and the banana tres leches dessert was flat out dangerous. Easily enough for three people unless your family has zero self control. We don't really have Cuban food like this back home, so this felt like a treat. Safe to say our daughter picked a winner. We'll definitely be back next trip to Charlotte.

When we are craving Peruvian food, Calle Sol always comes top of mind, with their combination of…read morehuge portions, excellent prices, and attentive service. We love their Yuquitas de Queso as an appetizer. The yucca is very crispy, with delicious melted cheese inside. The green sauce they serve it with is exceptional, and we use it with our entrees, too. Sadly, this dish wasn't available on our last visit, so we switched it up and tried their black bean soup and half avocado stuffed with chicken. Both were delicious, so I'm glad we had an opportunity to branch out a bit. For our entrees, we typically get the Vaca Frita and Lechon Asado. Both meats are always tender, flavorful, and NOT overly salty (yay!). The Vaca Frita is particularly good, with crispy beef served on top of caramelized onions. The lime flavor is amazing in this dish. The rice and beans are perfect accompaniments to both dishes. Their portions are generous, and we usually take some of our meals home. We've always had great service at Calle Sol. We never have to wait long for our food, either. I like how the servers work to help each other out when busy! A note about parking--there are only a few spots directly in front of the restaurant, so you'll be lucky to get one of them. There's a public parking lot just down the street on Thomas (across from Dish), and street parking throughout Plaza Midwood. We often park on the street near Harris Teeter and Supperland, a quick walk to Calle Sol. Just give yourself extra time to find a parking spot if you arrive during busier dining hours. Well can't wait to return!

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!!

After my last visit to this restaurant, I've reached the conclusion that Mabi Tropical has stopped…read moretrying and given up. When I initially visited (in their first couple of months after opening) I was super in love with this place. Unfortunately every experience after that has been super inconsistent. I've ordered their seafood sancocho three times and every single time I've gotten a different dish. The last time I ordered it - it was more so vegetables with 2 teaspoons of broth, some rice and old fried yucca. If you look at the photo - I believe you can tell the yucca looks like it'd been in the fridge for days and they just threw it in there for good measure. The waiter didn't smile and generally looked miserable to have to deal with me. I asked for hot sauce that never came. Just overall, really disappointed in my last experience here and unfortunately won't be retuning due to how inconsistent my last few visits have been. You might get something that tastes decent, you might not.

Queen feast try! It was great. Not very busy but the location makes parking a challenge or costly…read more The service was great helpful with making recommendations. As the restaurant got busy we saw her less and there was some odd issue with the bill. I loved the decor. I'd go back and try a few other things. The food was good. None of us had a bad bite! I enjoyed the cocktails I must remember to snap pics of the food.

My date and I ordered a couple of desserts. She ordered the flan and I got a slice of the tres…read moreleches cake. She really enjoyed hers, taking at least half of it home in her to-go box. I thought the cake was tasty, but not as moist or as cold as I like it to be. Our server was very nice. Very attentive and accommodating. The restaurant looked OK, but one Customer turned on the jukebox and an addition with the music that was already playing. It got really LOUD very quickly. My date and I struggled to understand what each other were saying.

Ambiance was lively. The menu had lots of variety. There is literally something for everyone here…read more The food was excellent. I felt that we received a lot of food for such a small price! The only thing I did not like was that the service was minimum. Our server barely checked on us beyond bringing our entrees. She was very nice aside from being hard to find. I would definitely return.

Authentic Latin-American food!…read more My wife got the coconut fish plate and she said the fish was seasoned wonderfully, and the coconut dressing on the plate was amazing. The salad and banana were good but nothing to ooo about. I got the Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp plate with beans and rice, salad and some fried plantain. The steak was deliciously cooked to a medium and had great flavor. I don't know what kind of seasoning they used on the shrimp, but it was amazing. As for the chicken, it was alright, it had good flavor, but not my favorite. The salad was good. The beans and rice were okay, and the banana was delicious. Not pictured is a Baleada Sencilla that I got with Avocado, that was amazing! The tortilla was fresh and tasted home made like if it was right from Honduras! We also got Horchata and Jamaica juice, both were excellent. This will honestly be my go to for Latin American food for the foreseeable future. They also let me know they have Karaoke on the weekends and had a bar available for drinks too. Great place, great food, great ambiance.

What do you mean we only get one basket for a group of six people and then after we asked for a…read moresecond one it takes a while and then we ask for a third one because we have a big party they say after 2 o'clock it is you have to pay for it come here avoid this place

I have visited this restaurant twice already. Management is polite and the ambiance is nice and not…read moreoverwhelming, which I appreciate. The food is good, homemade-like and the portions are adequate, although it did taste different on the second visit. I feel like the first time was much better than the second but the quality was still as fresh! You can also notice that at the kitchen window, the meals all come out at different times. The service is also slow and a little disorganized, so I recommend to stay patient when you visit. Overall, I will continue to come to enjoy their delicious, hard-to-find, Ecuadorian food! P.S. I was too focused on eating that I forgot to take pictures, so here are screenshots of a video that I sent to my family lol.

Amazing might be an understatement not only was everything I tried amazing. The service was also…read moreamazing they are so friendly and attentive. It feels warm and inviting to be in there. I highly recommend eating here.