Oh my yum! I had a really delicious meal from this location via DoorDash and I was so pleasantly surprised. I decided to switch it up and try something I'd never had before and I ordered the Ancho short rib, WOW!!! This meal was soooooo freakin good. The meat was super tendy and juicy and flavorful. Paired with the creamy rice and mushroom sauce is just extra icing on the cake because that was amazing too. My goodness, I was just so impressed by this meal. I'll be ordering this again very soon!!! Also, I tried their flavored lemonade, I think I got the passion fruit lemonade and it was perfection. Not too sweet, perfectly tart. I just wish it was a bigger cup lol. read more

Que Onda - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Food was delicious and the service was amazing I would recommend anyone to come here. read more

Que Onda - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was delicious and atmosphere was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but our waitress not so much. While she tried to be attentive she was not and really could get our order together. The manager was able to correct things and get this in order he did do right by us and for that reason I will be back to participate in their daily specials. Chicken street tacos are good. Queso is ok. Margaritas specials is tasty. read more

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Last time I was here I was with a large group everyone got there food except for me and when it finally arrived the portion was extremely small, I ordered a combination player and it was missing the main item when I called the waiter to complain he said it was there. It must've been so small I had never seen an invisible Poblano pepper before I didn't feel like arguing I'll just give them this bad review and never give them a cent of my hard earned money! I hope the manager reads this and apologizes to me anyone can have a bad day. read more

Que Onda - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

The place is a local Mexican restaurant off Eastfield Boulevard right at the corner of Prosperity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my second time at this spot and in both instances, it was extremely crowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food is authentic Mexican and tastes amazing. I've tried quite a few things on the menu and each time I've actually been extremely satisfied. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican flavors with a friendly neighborhood vibe you may want to check out this restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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Absolutely love this place!! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the food is fresh and hot, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibes are always vibing!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Que Onda - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I stopped by around 3 PM, just after the lunch rush, so it was nice and quiet, not crowded at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Con Arroz Bowl and the trio dip (guac, salsa, and queso), along with the swirl margarita that tastes just like a sorbet, SO good! I honestly get the swirl every time I come. The bowl was really filling with generous portions, perfect depending on your hunger level,enough to eat now and save some for later. My only note is that the chicken and veggies weren't cut super small, but the flavor made up for it. As for the trio dip, it's a little on the pricey side, but honestly worth it. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. read more

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Unfortunately I didn't have a great experience at this location. My family and I went here the other night. The food wasn't that great and the service was trash. It felt like every time we try to ask the server for something she would run away and wasn't tending to our table like how she was doing her other tables. read more

Unfortunately, my friend and I had a disappointing time at Que Onda. We came to celebrate my friend's birthday and our experience fell pretty flat overall. When we first arrived, we were seated promptly and greeted by a server. We ordered several different types of margaritas with different flavor options. All of them were watered down and didn't taste great. Not the worst margarita I've ever had but no where near the best either. You also couldn't really tell there was alcohol in them, which was disappointing. For food, we ordered the chicken quesadilla and the arroz con pollo bowl. Both of our meals were decent but again not great - just okay. Service-wise: our server barely stopped by our table to check on us. Eventually the manager had to take over as it just kept being problems after problems. Manager was nice and helpful tho! After a disappointing first visit, I probably won't be back as there's better places to grab Mexican food from. read more

Que Onda - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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So sad about the "new" Que Onda as we've been coming here for 10 years! We moved from the area, but wanted Mexican so we made the 35ish minute drive to reminisce where we used to go almost weekly for years! Back when it began, it was so close to Three Amigos since they were the same recipes, but sadly they are all different now. I miss the (free) chips with the red seasoning. I miss the enchiladas how they used to be topped with lettuce and fresh cotija cheese. My husband misses the ACP that was FULL of flavor. The chicken now has barely any sort of flavor at all. The margaritas did taste similar to how it used to... and the salsa (that you had to buy, no longer complimentary) was good. Sometimes change is good, but not in this case, sadly, read more

Honestly i was a bit disappointed. The food looked beautiful but the food didn't taste how it looked. Everything was very very salty not much flavor just super salty i could barely eat it. read more

Que Onda - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Is it possible for a restaurant to get even better?!? We are blessed to have Que Onda as a neighborhood staple for the Highland Creek area. The service is as great as the food. Our last visit was a Friday night. It was very crowded. So we opted for seats at the bar. There are screens above the bar to watch whatever sporting event is on. Our server did a great job of waiting on us without making us feel rushed. I went with the salad instead of my usual tacos. And I did not regret it! The salad was soooo good and very filling. Run don't walk ...to check out this neighborhood gem! read more

Que Onda - Ensalada Polanco with grilled shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Simple solid tacos and related fare, some fun drinks to choose from, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was upbeat, great music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and great service! read more

Great spot for a mid week dinner! [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk in you are welcomed by friendly staff and great music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was amazing and just the right portions to fill you up. The drinks were also great and just the right price. read more

Que Onda - Chicken taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Chips and Salsa used to be free. Not anymore since the menu changed. Service is ok to sometimes very good. They never bus the table When you're finished even if you order dessert. Beer is good. Not enough alcohol is the margarita. All sour mix. It's good but use to be better. read more

Huge. Lunch special burrito with choice of chicken. Covered in cheese dip. Moist chicken. Seasoned rice. Would definitely order again. But would add a side of salsa, just cause I like salsa. read more

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We came in for my moms birthday for lunch. I had never had a shrimp birria. It was amazing. The queso was free with the Yelp check in. The waitress was nice about getting the manager to honor it. The $5 margaritas on Friday was also a steal! My mom got the fish tacos. The salsa and chips were complementary, but the waitress it next week the menu will be changing, and that it would be added to the appetizer menu for patrons to pay for. I'm glad we got there when we did. Parking was nice and there was a huge lot. No issues. From the outside, the restaurant looks bigger than what it is on the inside, but it was not crowded for an early Friday evening, and the bar was very active with customers. It is family friendly. Even though I was visiting from Maryland, when I come back to Charlotte , I am definitely make a stop here again. read more

Que Onda - Fish Tacos (no mango salsa) - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Time after time regardless of dinner rush or just about closing time, these guys hit home run after home run. The food is always perfection! Flavor, presentation, even in the to go boxes it looks incredible! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is usually a smooth experience with great waitstaff and a medium noise level, of course at peak hours and during special occasions it's a little louder but in no way shape or form does that stop the team from performing excellently.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Until next time, keep up the incredible work!! read more

My fiancé and I went twice this week. Sunday for some beers and chips and guacamole (which was fresh!). Second time we went Tuesday for the Taco Special. My favorite the carnitas!! Great service seeing how busy they were. Really good, definitely will go back. read more

Que Onda - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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If I could give more stars I would! I wanted some chicken tacos, so my husband and I came to this location. Our waiter Jahmel was absolutely awesome! He made me happy with margaritas! We ordered and it didn't take but maybe 10 minutes for our food. IT WAS THE BEST TACOS I've had in a while. The ambiance was great and I would definitely recommend! Everything was great! read more

Que Onda - Fried House Salsa, Combo Tacos (Shrimp, Grilled Fish, Birria Chicken), refried black beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A great spot! Nice to sit inside or out, good as take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love the queso and guac. Reasonably priced and good food. read more

This spot came highly recommended by Charlotte locals. It lived up to it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cozy atmosphere with modest decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The queso is very thin yet delicious. I did end up ordering a second order to dip my meal in because it's a small portion. The sorbet margarita comes with real soft serve and the quesadilla was delicious. The server was attentive and transparent about any kitchen issues. This will be a frequent haunt for my husband and I. Be sure to check out their daily specials as they have great deals! read more

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Great place to eat much better than the typical Mexican restaurant the food is fresh and delicious as well as great drink options so so many tequila options ! A must try . read more

I loveeed the experience, the food is great and excellent service from Julián; attentive, friendly, and very professional. We'll definitely be back! read more

Food was a1. I got the beef in the queso and the shrimp enchilada and the cream sauce and got the Mexican rice in place of the white rice. The service was quick and friendly. I am not normally a fan of enchilada shells but pushed myself out of my norm and so glad I did! The thick and warm chewy consistency was marvelous! The save on top was amazing. The avocado was perfect and the shrimp was perfection. It was curly like the ones in the red bag from Trader Joe's. $3 off entrees on Sunday! read more

Que Onda - Shrimp Enchiladas and Mexican rice - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Stopped at this location for a quick lunch while in the area and I have to admit, I wasn't that impressed. I definitely prefer the Midwood Plaza location over this one. And I probably need to come during happy hour as that would likely improve my impression of the place. Overall, food was pretty standard. I ordered the taco lunch special and the dip trio. It did take a little while for them to get the tacos to the table but the dip came out pretty fast. Unfortunately, for some reason, they don't bring napkins or silverware and plates until your main course arrives so I spent the next 10 minutes trying to flag down the waiter just to get a napkin to wipe my hands off and to prevent any additional dip from hitting my lap. Unfortunately, he didn't show back up until he bought out the two tacos. That being said, I would recommend asking for silverware and napkins upfront, but other than that it was good to go. read more

So delicious! My family and I were absolutely blown away by this place. The food was superb. We had the chicken enchiladas with the chicken tinga and salsa verde (10/10) and the frozen margarita flights and AMAZING! The service was incredible and very hospitable and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would highly recommend. read more

There's nothing more annoying than greedy and cheap restaurant owners. Charlotte is known for nickel and diming their customers, and after coming here so many years I experienced it for myself. The tradition of serving chips and salsa in Mexican restaurants dates back to the early 20th century in the United States. Many Mexican restaurants began offering free chips and salsa as a way to welcome customers and provide a taste of Mexico's vibrant culinary culture. NOT at this restaurant! They make you pay for Chips and Salsa, because buying a meal, and drinks and dessert is not enough! They wanna milk you for more! The food is good, but this shady and greedy tactic is disgusting and I won't return. Chips and Salsa is NOT an appetizer. read more

Que Onda - Delicious Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Alsways such a good vibe, especially on Tuesdays. Now that I've visited a few locations I've noticed that they're taco Tuesday specials do vary in price $.25-$.50 nothing major. The Carnitas taco is by far the best for $2.50. Definitely recommend hitting this place up if you're in the mood for a good Street Tacos at a great price. read more

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Came by after work on a Thursday for the fajita/margarita special. I had a margarita and my husband and I split an order of fajitas with the lettuce wraps. Delicious, especially the shrimp. Service was decent, but did lag a bit as the place was bustling. We'll certainly come back. Yum! read more

Always great food and great service !!! Perfect for lunch or dinner !! Everything I have had has been amazing ! Note - chips and salsa are $2 but worth it ! read more

Que Onda - Lunch Veggie fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

I was super excited when I was invited out for lunch here. I had been previously in the past but I haven't been recent. There's free parking on site. Once seated, my table was served a bowl of tortilla chips and salsa. While we waited for the rest of the party to show up I ordered a mojito. They currently have a $6 special on Saturdays! We ordered a queso dip and it was yummy! The bowl was rather small but we shared it as a table. I ordered a pulled chicken chimichanga. It was soooooo delicious! My friends joined and were impressed with their steak carne asada and churros. I'm excited that they plan to revisit. I have no complaints. read more

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Great food and awesome customer service!! This is my go-to Mexican restaurant in the area. The quality of food is always top notch!

My friends convinced me to start my year off with some tacos and Que Onda Cantina did not disappoint! The place was pretty full with a very lively atmosphere and kind service. We shared some chips and queso as well as a variety of veggie, shredded chicken, and ground beef tacos. The $2 Taco Tuesday special made this trip well worth it as we got our food at a decent price while surrounded by a great group of people! Would love to go back and try some of their other menu items next time :) read more

Que Onda - $2 Taco Tuesday! Delicious options and at a great price! - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

We loved the food! And the service was super quick and waitstaff was very nice. The manager came out to check on all the tables. Hubby and SIL had fajita trios and loved it. I liked my steak tacos and daughter loved her cheese quesadilla. We also had chips and salsa, queso and guac. Guac was fantastic! We will come back here everytime we visit the area read more

We can't get enough of this place!! The depth of flavor that is infused into their food is absolutely amazing!! The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is even better! We frequent Que Onda, and will definitely continue to do so! read more

Another great restaurant in our local area...Yeah!!! Ambiance, great service and quality food which seems to be a crowd pleaser. We Went a week ago on a Friday around 6:000pm and the place was bustling with activity. Many patrons were at the bar having a good time. The inside area can hold a good deal of people and if the weather wasn't so cold, their outdoor area which looks pretty large and inviting, I suspect would be packed. The drink specials for the day large gold margaritas which seemed to hit the spot as well as the beer. They have different daily specials which I love and will take advantage of now that I know which days peak my interest. For dinner we started with chips and salsa and I am sorry to say they are not complimentary like many other restaurants but they are only $1.95. They came out hot and fresh and I am a total fan of the earthy tasting salsa. Don't be fooled by other restaurants, the cost of free items are factored into the pricing of all other menu items and I think having lower prices and not offering free items is a better business decision I support. My wife and I both had the tacos (3 different kinds which we picked from their full taco menu) which were awesome, the right size and a fair price. They came with rice and refried beans as expected. Will definitely be back. read more

Que Onda - Three different Tacos, refried beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Updating my previous review from 6 years ago because the time has come: I'm so sad by what's happened to this place. My family has been coming here for years and while it's changed quite a bit through the years, it's finally hit the place where I can say I will not be returning again. The prices of the dishes have risen which is perfectly fine, but the portions have gotten smaller. Chips and salsa come with a charge now. It no longer tastes like traditional Mexican. What happened to regular corn tortillas? The enchiladas were gross with super thick tortillas. The whole menu has changed. There is such a rich variety of good Mexican cuisine in the Charlotte area where prices and portions are right, the flavor profile is spot on and you get complimentary chips and salsa. Why come here? Really wish this place didn't changed what was previously delicious and reasonable. Oh well! read more

Great food as always the second time, my brother, and I've been here this week! We both had the chicken enchilada dinners, and I had mine with red sauce, and he had his with the green sauce! The service was awesome as always and I always serve you lots of food! It's a quaint little restaurant tucked in the corner of the plaza! read more

Que Onda - Chicken enchilada, dinner with red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

My experience was everything and more Angie went above and beyond making sure we had everything we needed plus more. The manager Carolina is the BEST MANAGER she was very engaged! Bella is always attentive to her guest and makes excellent drinks ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend the vibe is everything !!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more