this place is fantastic. i could not decide on what to get, but the nice waiter told me to get the…read morecheesesteak quesadilla. it did not disappoint! visiting my sister here in boiling springs, north carolina, and this was true authentic mexican food. so fun, and the menu is cheap.

I called from Shelby to Boiling springs phone was busy . I got there to place a to go order after…read moreworking 10 hours. Waited 52 minutes for a ACP Chicken and 4 oz cheese dip ....got home and there was honestly less than 4 small chicken. strips over rice no cheese . It was disappointing but I ordered the cheese dip so I poured over the rice / big mistake because The cheese dip was spoiled !! oh yea I forgot to mention the young girl that works there was standing around flirting and checking her phone ... the reason the phone was off the hook!

This is actually my third time visiting this establishment. I must say each time I have went my…read moreexperience was a great one. The customer service was on point and the ambience of the restaurant was good for the type of business they have. Plenty of seating and great customer service and bar. On this trip I did a to go order for the Birria torta with everything on it. I was very excited to try it as I love Birria anything. The flavor of the meat was amazing by itself but when you add in the consommé (9.5/10) it takes the sandwich to another level. I also ordered some chips, queso, rice and beans which were all good (8/10). They did have drink specials however, I was doing a to go order so I passed this time. My daughter had the Elote and the arroz con Pollo (ACP). I sampled both, and the elote was one of the best I tasted (9/10) and the ACP was good 7/10. Overall, another great experience. Did I mention the customer service was on point!!! Check them out!!

Decent Mexican food for an ok price. There are many mexican options in Shelby, but I like to give…read moreeveryone a try. I wasn't wowed by the meal but it was like the rating says, 3 star. The Birria tacos were one of the better options in town for sure though! Maybe it was just the day we went that it wasn't vibing for us. I'll have to come back as there are many 5 star reviews for El Sol.

Got the family meal (Chkn Fajitss) for Cinco de Mayo and it was enough food for 4 to eat and My…read morewife and I ate it again the next day. The service before the lockdown is great. Treat you like family. Thursday night trivia there also and its a blast!!!

I had the molcajete and I loved it. The service was amazing. And the ambiance was beautiful.read more

Family owned restaurant. They have hearty portions and it's always festive. Sometimes they come out…read moreand sing happy birthday in Spanish and everyone in the restaurant claps at the end of singing and a cake is brought out. Not sure who provided the cake. I think maybe the family. They have a hometown bar, apart from the two large dining rooms with tables and booths. The food is delicious and I love a frozen margarita!! They have different size glasses for Margaritas. They have been in the business over ten years but not sure how long. Because the service is excellent! I think it's the best South American restaurant in the county.

Good spot overall but a little room for improvement. I stopped by here with a few friends on the…read moreway back from Lake Lure. It was a good almost halfway point to break up the 2 hr drive. One of my friends had been before and recommended it so nobody else objected. It's right off the freeway and for arriving at 6pm on a Sunday and seeing a nearly full lot, I had high hopes. We were seated immediately at a spot facing a tv (which we requested) so we could watch a march madness game. It's an authentically decorated place with a menu to match. Our server asked for our drink orders, we all stuck with water, but it did take a bit for that to come out, which I suppose was a preview for the rest of the evening. We also got the guacamole and cheese dip; The cheese was warm and tasty but could have been a little thicker. The guacamole needed some salt/pepper. For our entrees, we ordered an assortment of plates - meat bowls, enchiladas, and I got the monterrey quesadilla (shrimp, mushroom, rice, and beans). The entrees took a good amount of time to come out- over 20mins- and when I asked the server for a group picture, he very brusquely dismissed me and never came back. Other than that hiccup, the food was indeed tasty, and the portions were huge. I could have had leftovers but ate more than I should have in one sitting and sacrificed the rest. Once we finished, we waited another 15-20 mins for our server to even return and give us the bill. While this place got the job done food wise and at a very decent pricepoint (my entree was $11), the wait time and service could use a bit more attention. @azfitfoodfun

Wow. What a meal at Taqueria ElMana! The quesabirria with consume. Portions were all very…read moregenerous. Everything tastes homemade and so fresh! Don't miss this place if you are in Valdese!

Had some tacos (barbacoa, pulled beef) they were delicious and packed full of meat, the service was…read moregreat would definitely return

Fantastic Mexican food in an area with lots of choices. This place is a standout…read more Very friendly staff, great, flavorful salsa, and large portions. Say hello to Daniel and ask for Pablo to be your waiter.

Service was excellent. I had the enchilada suizas and it was very good but I only ate half and…read morebrought half home with me. . I think my problem was I tried several of the dips before eating my entree and I ended up dick as a dog! I guess hot and spicy did not agree with me. I bad horrible for two days.

Me and my partner like the fish,shrimp,chicken, steak combo. It is very flavorful. Lots of garlic…read moreif you like that. Portions are large so you may be taking some home for later. Staff are very helpful.

An impromptu outing led to a family owned gem of a restaurant…read more The outstanding traditional Mexican Cuisine and excellent service has now become a must go-to food destination for the family!

Delicious! The closest I have found to the Mexican food in California. Staff is always very…read morehelpful, attentive and accommodating. I love the bean dip, especially when I mix it with any of the many salsas available I have never been a fan of enchiladas, but there are at least two on the menu I will order again.

SALSA BAR! Every bite had a different flavor it was so good. Our waitress was sweet and attentive…read more The atmosphere was authentic and great for kids.

I went to make a to-go order right after last week's ice storm and man, was it good. I requested…read morethe large Texas fajitas, two chicken soft tacos and an order of rice. The fajitas came in a sealed aluminum tray with two guacamole salads, the tacos and rice in separate containers. Everything was really tasty, the portions were generous, and I especially liked that the salsa they included was a little spicy. The waiters were quick to answer a couple of questions I had for them. Friendly, too. A nice place I look forward to revisiting.

I was really impressed with this restaurant. It reminded me of a 50s diner which was comfortable…read moreand had a lot of seating. We were there after the lunch rush so there weren't a lot of people and the service was impeccably fast! I had their popular Texas ACP which was shrimp, steak and chicken over Spanish rice and then topped with their white cheese sauce! It was delicious and fresh. The shrimp had a nice snap to them and not overcooked! I liked the cheese sauce but would order it on the side next time because it was too much for me. Bonus is that this was the special of the day so it was $1 less than the menu price! The salsa brought to the table with chips was my favorite, but the salsa's at the bar were excellent too. Gotta love salsa bars! Will definitely go back to try other dishes in the future, yum!!

I opted for takeout on Cinco de Mayo. The place was very…read morebusy, but was lucky to get a parking place. I placed my order when I arrived and after a short wait I received my order. The ambiance was family friendly and not too loud for conversation. I ordered a taco salad without the shell, chips, and salsa. The food was excellent and just as I had ordered. And because it was Cinco de Mayo I got a free tee-shirt.

Service here is good, servers are attentive without hovering, keeps your glasses filled for the…read moremost part. The food - Mi Publetos is "Rutherford County good" ... if you've been to Texas or California then you know this isn't it; but it isn't exactly horrible. I would suggest if you get any menu item that just says "beef" be sure to change to a different meat, birria or asada, otherwise you're getting the buffet quality ground beef.