This is still one of the best Venezuelan restaurants in Charlotte!…read more I came back for lunch with other coworkers, and this place still offers a solid menu with a good variety of traditional items. We ordered the empanadas, tequeños and the sugar cane lemonade (papelon con limon) and we absolutely loved it! Los Chamos is still on South Blvd. with its own free parking lot. Staff is still fully bilingual and super friendly. Common areas are spacious and clean. There is still no outside seating. I can't wait to come back and try more menu items.

Delicious flavors, modern elevated casual ambience and plating. Reasonable portions and…read moreunpretentious service. Good quality and decent value. Unique compared to some of the more general Latin options, as they really do focus on Venezuelan fare. Parking and decor a plus! All of the appetizers were amazing--we got everything except the tacos. The trio and flight options are truly the way to go here, the flavors are all different and you really need to try them all! The chimichurri here is probably my favorite of all time. The rich smoky flavor is so deep and satisfying, I've never had one so robust. I wish I had done an entree that was smothered in it!!! Next time, for sure. Don't pass on desert. The flan is just right and I appreciated the molasses flavor in the syrup, although my dining partner wished for some lime zest to lighten the dish--preferences can differ!

Finally checked this place out. The food is very good - super filling and heavy. I legit stretched…read moremy meal into 3 because it was so much food.

This is a brand new Venezuelan food truck that eventually will be a restaurant. The owners are…read moreworking on setting up the inside of the building, but it's taking them a while and extra unexpected expenses. However, they were so eager to get started that went ahead and did so with a food truck. This place is right on our daily communte and decided to stop by. It is centrally located in a great spot and easy to find with plenty of free parking. This is a Venezuelan food place with an initially limited menu but really delicious. My wife and I tried the mixed pepito (sub sandwich) and the empanadas. They were really delicious! The service was great and the vibe is truly like a traditional Venezuelan street food place with Latin music in the background (no worries, it's not loud music). Overall, 100% recommended.

I've been to this place a couple of times now because I wanted to give it more than one opportunity…read morebefore writing my review. On my first visit, I tried the Venezuelan hot dog without the quail eggs. The bun was nicely toasted, and the hot dog was packed not only with ingredients but also with great flavor. It was definitely a great hot dog, and I highly recommend trying it. The quail eggs weren't something I personally wanted on mine, but others may enjoy that option. I also tried the mini arepas, which came with beans, chicken salad, and pork. I was actually surprised that the bean arepa ended up being my favorite. It was packed with so much flavor. The chicken salad was okay, but I felt like it could have used a little more seasoning. The pork was really good and seasoned to perfection. I also had their cachapas, which came with fried cheese, steak, and a sweet corn pancake. The steak could have used a little more seasoning, but the sweet corn pancake was amazing. I would highly recommend the food, and their drinks are very good as well. It is a small restaurant, so there is not a ton of space, but it has a great vibe inside. Now, as far as the service, my first visit was amazing. The second time, however, the service was not good. We sat on the patio, and the waitress was very short with us and came across as rude. Overall, I would still recommend checking this place out for the food and drinks, but I do hope the service becomes more consistent because the food is definitely worth trying. He visitado este lugar un par de veces porque quería darle más de una oportunidad antes de escribir mi reseña. En mi primera visita, probé el hot dog venezolano sin los huevos de codorniz. El pan estaba bien tostado, y el hot dog estaba cargado no solo de ingredientes, sino también de mucho sabor. Definitivamente fue un muy buen hot dog, y lo recomiendo mucho. Los huevos de codorniz no eran algo que personalmente quisiera en el mío, pero a otras personas les puede gustar esa opción. También probé las mini arepas, que venían con frijoles, ensalada de pollo y cerdo. Me sorprendió que la arepa de frijoles terminó siendo mi favorita. Tenía muchísimo sabor. La de ensalada de pollo estuvo bien, pero sentí que le faltaba un poco más de sazón. La de cerdo estaba muy buena y perfectamente sazonada. También probé sus cachapas, que venían con queso frito, carne y una panqueca dulce de maíz. La carne pudo haber tenido un poco más de sazón, pero la panqueca dulce de maíz estaba increíble. Recomiendo mucho la comida, y sus bebidas también son muy buenas. Es un restaurante pequeño, así que no hay muchísimo espacio, pero tiene un gran ambiente por dentro. En cuanto al servicio, mi primera visita fue excelente. Sin embargo, la segunda vez el servicio no fue bueno. Nos sentamos en el patio, y la mesera fue muy cortante con nosotros y se sintió un poco grosera. En general, todavía recomiendo visitar este lugar por la comida y las bebidas, pero espero que el servicio sea más consistente, porque la comida definitivamente vale la pena probarla.

Some friends and I were visiting Charlotte for a show and looking for a quick but delicious and…read moreaffordable place to eat and stumbled across this gem. This place is small but mighty! Cute lit up signs everywhere give it a cool vibe and the food was so so good. The staff were so nice, constantly giving us delicious sauces to enjoy and the food was amazing! The plantains were sweet and crisp and the arepas were HUGE, completely stuffed to the brim! If we are in the area again we will definitely check it out

It was my first time coming here and the staff was friendly and helpful! I had a burrito and now…read moreit's my new favorite spot. So good!

great customer service. The good was top tier also! Austin was really nice and welcoming.read more

My husband and I came in today to try the food. I can…read morehonestly say it was really well made and one of the best places we have gone to for food. There was just one minor complaint I have, and that is $2.50 for a can of soda. I found to be a slight bit too inflated in price. They have amazing customer service and answered all my questions about the food. Now, onto the food, CACHAPA, it was delicious, and I really enjoyed that it is something I can have for breakfast. It has cheese and is made with corn kernels that are pureed, kind of like pancakes. The big sandwich is the PEPITO, it was so good. We opted for the 12 inch option that was mixed with chicken and beef. It was enormous, and the flavors just dance in your mouth. It's a must eat. It has a lot in it, lol. I ordered pastelitos de pizza, and they were pretty good. Jose and Estafania are awesome. The customer service is top-notch. Give them a try very worth it. They have outside seating with tables and it's in enclosed seating area which is good.

I loved Viva Chicken in Ballantyne...but for some reason, I haven't been back in years…read more This time, I tried this Elizabeth location with my husband...and I have to be frank. This location paled in comparison to that at the much larger and nicer Ballantyne location. Of course that was like 6 years ago? First of all, aesthetically, this place just felt a bit off. The walk-up to the counter was very narrow...and the layout felt a bit too narrow and tight. Also, the menu selection seemed much smaller than I remembered it. At the Ballantyne location, I also remember that they had this Sangria drink...but not here. They did have 2 juice flavors...but nothing too exciting. In any case, I had the same item that I enjoyed before...the Peruvian Fried Rice. Again, it looked and tasted a bit weaker than I had remembered it. I did enjoy the 2 sauces that greatly helped the bland flavor of the rice. Also tried their Mini Churros...which were quite good. My husband enjoyed the Rotisserie chicken, and his 2 sides...but he felt the same as me, in that the layout felt tight and awkward. Overall, we thought the foods were good enough to return. We just didn't find the place very comfy.

Viva Chicken is always a go to favorite. They have options for everyone. Their salads and stuffed…read moreavocados are SO GOOD, and their wraps are also delicious. They have an easy pickup counter if you order online. Consistently a good spot for quick and easy meals!

This was a visit that felt steady and uncomplicated. The place appeared well maintained, and the…read moreoverall mood stayed relaxed. Staff interactions were polite and low-pressure, allowing things to move along naturally. Nothing felt rushed or stalled. It was a smooth experience that didn't demand much attention.

Nice spot for a quick bite. Came on Tuesday around 4pm, it's one of the few places open in Camp…read moreNorth End on Tuesdays but I wanted a taco so it worked out perfectly. I got the Al pastor and a blood orange pomegranate seltzer. Perfect taco Tuesday celebration! Quick, friendly seevice. The taco was steaming hot, with a generous portion of meat and plenty of onion and cilantro. I squeezed some lime juice and added the green sauce plus some Valentina salsa picante. It hit the spot. And even better washed down with the seltzer! I can see myself hanging out in this area a lot, especially later in the week when more of the shops and restaurants are open!

I love this place it's so good and the food is so tasty. the service was very fast!!!read more

Casual & affordable Mexican food! There are many locations throughout Charlotte. This one isn't too…read morefar from city center. There's a beautiful mural inside showcasing Charlotte & Mexico. Great Spanish music playing too! I love that it is wheelchair accessible with an electronic lift for anyone in a wheelchair. They have a restroom. No parking lot. The menu is simple offering bowls, wraps, salads. I got the vegetarian Sabor power greens bowl with black beans and no jalapeños. There is a salsa bar with various options. You may add as much as you like. Tasty and very filling for under $12! The verde salsa is great for those who like mild. The mango habanero was good too with a little sweetness balanced with a kick of spicy. I'll be back soon!

A lot of delicious food and great sizes, good bang for your buck and all quite quickly. Seemed like…read moremany of these traditional Venezuelan options and had both weekday and weekend specials. Service was patient with our questions and we ended up taking a lot of food home with us. Drinks were also huge, so if you're not a big drinker, be sure to size down!

Tequeños are excellent quality Pepitos are amazing…read moreWill definitely go again Take some pabellón empanadas to go for your breakfast next day!

Finally made it here. As a lover of Peruvian food I wanted to try this not so chain Peruvian…read morerestaurant out. Located where the former Moes was in the Pineville Matthews shopping center with Bonefish and Panera. The place looked pretty clean although after ordering my food I noticed the sanitation grade was a 91...yikes. Anyways I went ahead and ate there. So let me start by saying the menu is large, so many different items to chose from and not only Peruvian food. I saw some Colombian and Venezuelan items. With that being said I was very shocked at the lack of standard side items. Literally rice and white rice at that, pinto beans and like one other things. All other sides are considered premium sides and those premium sides would be basic sides at like hello chicken or viva chicken. I got the 1/4 chicken, white meat with reg side of white rice and premium side of plantains. For the dipping sauce I was limited to the yellow mild sauce or the spicy hot sauce. They were all out of the green mild sauce. Just for context I arrived at 11:40, they open at 11. Not sure how they ran out so fast but I would have loved to try it because the yellow sauce was just ok and the red was cold and just spicy no real flavor. Thankfully the chicken was flavorful and juicy, the white rice was white rice and the plantains were cooked beautifully. Also the cashier was great and provided excellent service. All in all, I would visit again but no rush to go back again. Viva Chicken still takes the lead for now for me. I would love them to mature their side menu, increase their sanitation grade and have the green sauce available.

This is a hidden gem, amazing ceviches, anticuchos, lomo saltado and chaufa, the quality of the…read morefood is elite and the chef knows what he is doing, I go there every time to dine in and take out.