Loved it here! 3 tacos were huge the hoss was my favorite!…read more Def recommend this place!

I'd like to add more then one star. The food was good. And the service was good. However the head…read more"chef" was screaming at the cashiers and belittling them in front of a packed restaurant. Very unprofessional in my opinion. He was walking around acting like he was the chef from the show the bear.

Amazing experience from start to finish! The service was outstanding, and every single staff member…read morewas incredibly friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to Berna, our server, who was attentive, kind, and made us feel truly taken care of, and to Jorge, the manager, who clearly runs the place with professionalism and genuine care for the guests. The food was absolutely delicious -- full of flavor, well prepared, and served fresh. You can really tell the cooks take pride in their work. On top of that, the prices are very affordable for the quality you get, which makes the experience even better. The bartender also deserves a big shoutout for the excellent drinks -- perfectly made, refreshing, and clearly crafted by someone who knows what they're doing. Overall, this place delivers great food, great drinks, and exceptional service. I highly recommend it to everyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. We'll definitely be coming back!

El Toro is a solid option if you're in the area and craving Mexican food. It's large and casual…read moreenough to bring the whole family or even just to grab Margaritas at the bar. I had the Mojarra which is a giant whole fried tilapia that comes with rice, refried beans and a little salad. It was good but my mojarra was slightly burned/overcooked (see photo). Transparently, I was STARVING so I still ate it and mostly it enjoyed it - though it was EXTRA crispy. As far as what I tasted - their rice is delicious. Texture was perfect and very flavorful. The menu is pretty ample so I'd say there's something for everyone on the menu - kids included. I actually got to try the dessert as well - I really like the churros. They came out warm with a scoop of ice cream. Our server was helpful and we got served food pretty quickly. It very much gives family owned vibes here. I think they can improve by not overcooking the fish entree and small improvements to the service. I'd return - and hopefully next time to try some of their margaritas. There's some fun-looking cocktails on the menu!

I ordered through DoorDash and got the Al Pastor tacos. The pork was very tender and flavorful…read more Will definitely order from here again. You get an order of 5 and it comes with chips and salsa as well.

Ever since I moved nearby, Juan Loco has always been in a weird category for me. Their food is…read moregood, I love Mexican and Tex-Mex, but their menu doesn't really pull me in. I'm really not a fan of the 5 mini tacos they offer, not because they taste bad, but more because I don't want to deal with 5 little tacos And they only sell their larger tacos in packs of 3, which is fine, but I'd actually order from here all the time if I could just order single tacos and build a custom order the way I want it (similar to Osito's or Tacos 4 Life). And their cheese dip isn't "pure" cheese dip, it has something else mixed in like a chipotle ranch or something, I really don't know, but it's not really what I'm looking for. To me the biggest issue I have is just not being able to customize my order the way I want it because the way they've designed their menu makes me not want to order anything because I don't want to commit to it. I like the a la carte style. So anyway I decided today would be my once-a-year order from Juan Loco just to see if I'm making a mistake by not ordering here more often since it's literally right down the street from me. The food was good. The menu was still a point of frustration. So it's getting 3 stars from me mainly because I'm just not compelled to order from here. I want to. I keep trying. The food is good. But it never draws me back.

Zapata's Mexican Restaurant is easily my favorite Mexican spot in Cornelius--and it's not even…read moreclose. I've tried just about every place around here, and this is the one I keep coming back to. The food is consistently great, the portions are solid, and everything comes out hot and fresh every time. Whether you're going with the classics or mixing it up, you really can't go wrong. The service is always on point too--friendly, quick, and they take care of you without overdoing it. It's just an easy, reliable spot that delivers every time. If you're in Cornelius and want good Mexican food, this is the move.

Love love this place!! Wonderful food and great service that's always consistent. Had a blast on…read moreCinco de mayo this year there.

I had Bartaco in Birkdale for the first time over the weekend. The set up was cute and there's…read moreplenty of tables. We were seated quickly without a reservation. We had guacamole & chips for an appetizer - this was fine but nothing special. The chips are tostada style so you may need to ask for extra if sharing with a group. For lunch, I got the pork belly and chicken verde tacos. The menu advises 3 bites per taco which is pretty accurate. We ordered street corn & plantains for sides, both were quite good. I got churros for dessert and they were probably the highlight of the meal.

The first time my friend and I ate here it was great, lovely hostess, great server and delicious…read morefood. Tonight the hostess looked like she hated her job. All of doors were open to outside and it was cold with a draft, I'm not sure why they left the doors open tonight but I had asked her to sit far away from the doors and then she ended opening up another one of the doors so they were all open. She didn't smile once and looked visibly annoyed from the moment I walked in. The food was also not great tonight. The restaurant was pretty dead and the tacos came out cold. The pork belly needed to be heated up more. The tuna taco was terrible tonight with a fishy taste (much different than my last experience) and had a shiny film on it. I took one bite and thought it tasted bad so didn't eat the rest, I'm surprised my server didn't ask me what was wrong with it.

We went to Carburritos the other evening after a long day at the office. I have a great deal of…read more responsibility assisting in managing a property with 360 apartments. With that being said, sometimes I don't want to make any decisions about anything at the end of the day. It's so nice to come in after a rough day have a seat at the bar and just say two tacos chef's choice please. I have done this several times and every single time the tacos are out of this world! The wait staff will generally ask. Is there anything that you don't like? I love everything but fresh cut jalapeños are just a little more than I can handle. I normally try to grab a seat at the bar. The employees typically know many customers by name and greet them before they can even grab a seat. It's really nice to be in a place where they remember your name and your drink of choice....not having to make decisions about what you're eating at the end of a crazy day is just a bonus!

Perfection plus...the flavors, seating inside and out, margaritas, staff, and ambiance…read more Chips (both corn and flour) and sweet salsa bowls of your choice of heat, or no heat. Delicious grilled chicken burrito - perfect to share if you eaten your share of chips and delicious guac! Easy parking, and selection of tables low or high top. Nice spot to enjoy conversation and fresh, delicious food.

Loved it but permanently closed My favorite local spot. Food was great. Friendly service.read more

Lunchtime landed me at #JacksCornerTap Ribs, fries, collard greens and drinks…read more I ordered the ribs. The barbecue sauce on the ribs was very good, But if you removed the barbecue sauce from the ribs, they weren't very appetizing. The meat itself just didn't taste that good. They passed the pull a part test ---- fall off the bone test, just work on flavoring the meat. The french fries were hot and crispy. I love a crispy fry. I did not like the collard greens at all. They taste like they were cooked in a pot full of unsalted butter and that's it. I added vinegar to the dish and tried to perk them up and that made them worse. Now if you are looking for a good libation to wash down this food, the lemon drop martini hit the spot. I had two of them. Jack's Corner Tap has a lot more menu options and I am willing to give them another try. I just won't be ordering ribs or collard greens. On the plus side, this will be a dope spot to watch the #Panthers for the coming up season. #GratuityAdded #PubEats #LocalEats #Cornelius #NorthMeck MecklenburgEats #OfflineClt #Ribs #Collards #CLTSouthernEats #KeepPounding #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics #charlottefood #cltfood #cltfoodie #charlottenc #charlottefoodie #clteats #charlotteeats #charlottesgotalot #exploreclt #cltfoodies #eatdrinkclt #eatdrinkcornelius #cltfoodbloggers #charlottefoodies #supportlocal

We like coming here for their great tacos and burritos…read more Great food at reasonable prices

Very disappointed in what used to be a good place to eat for the price. The sides are 3oz. For the…read moreprice they should be 8oz or more. The to go sides are a real joke. This is very disappointing and is indicative of corporate greed. The staff is friendly and the food is fair for the price in general. However, to see the customer grossly overcharged is sad. I will not ever be back. I suggest you go elsewhere.

Amazing and friendly service. Great food, fresh ingredients…read more Great music, fun environment.

Stopped in this morning and grabbed the sausage melt, and it absolutely hit the spot. Perfectly…read moregrilled bread, great flavor from the sausage, and everything came together just right -- simple, hot, and satisfying. What really stood out though was the owner running the place by himself because of the weather and still putting out quality food with a great attitude. That says a lot. You can tell there's pride in what he serves. If you're thinking about stopping in, do it. Support local spots like this -- good food and good people. I'll definitely be back.

Food is well prepared and in good portions. The crab stuffed flounder was delicious. Good value…read morerestaurant!

Fresh Chef offers incredible food paired with fantastic service and a warm atmosphere. My wife and…read moreI highly recommend it!