I highly recommend!…read more My meal was delicious and fresh! I went for lunch and ordered a vegetarian burrito and Mexican street corn came out hot and tasty, I love the salsa bar option. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance was clean and the decor was lovely! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did, I can't wait to return.

I've been to a couple of the Azul locations in Charleston so I expected things to be the same or…read morethe experience similar while visiting here in Charlotte. (I later learned they are family owned- a Cali Mex restaurant not affiliated with the chain.) It was practically empty at 5p on a Friday with just me and 6-7 others in the entire restaurant and it was loud. The music was blaring and the TVs (though quieter than the music) was turned up so it made for a bunch of jumbled sounds. I sat at the bar and ordered a margarita ($13 for the little cup is ridiculously overpriced. There's nothing special about it) and a water. I was told I would have to self serve for water (I understand if you're a walk up customer standing around the bar but as a seated guest that is wild.) For food I ordered three street tacos with steak. The menus themselves are terrible. The writing is tiny so if you have poor vision you're out of luck unless someone can read it for you. No QR menus are available to zoom in either. The tacos were good and I have no complaint there. The flavors were solid and everything came out quickly. The staff overall was very friendly and attentive. At one point they wiped the bar down (and I appreciate that and attention to cleanliness) but the fumes disrupted the experience while I was eating. Giving this 4 stars because I do like supporting family owned and small businesses but the overall experience was not what I anticipated.

Overall, I believe I might go back to this What impressed me was the authentic decor it's large…read moreand I hear they have live music on certain evenings although there was none our evening, but they did have a good playlist. We were seated pretty quickly on the patio. It was a nice breezy evening perfect for alfresco dining. Initially our service was fast. Our server came over. Took care of our water brought our additional drink orders and then took our order for food, but then it took a while. Eventually we did get it and I was surprised how well I liked the refried black beans and their rice I opted for their Birria tacos and they were very flavorful and the consommé was delicious. My husband opted for the fish tacos and well he had to fish for the fish in the fish tacos. It was very little and that was very disappointing. I asked him if he would return and he said he would, but he would either not get the fish tacos because they don't have near enough fish to be called a fish taco or he would ask that they put an adequate amount of fish in the taco. It was more slaw and cilantro than fish. But he did agree that the refried black beans were extremely delicious and the rice was very flavorful as well. We both like their chips, which are served with their house salsa. I was not a fan of the salsa. I like mine with a little bit more sweet nod, but my husband did enjoy the salsa. Overall, it was a good first time experience and I usually give a restaurant 2 to 3 tries before I figure if they're just not for me so we'll definitely come back again

Went with a group of 5 on a Saturday night, we arrived at 8:35 PM and they warned us they were…read moreclosing the kitchen in 20 min. So we needed to get orders in asap. (Sat night, DT Charlotte NC?) the service was nice though, and the food was good, nothing revolutionary or unique, but solid American Mexican chain vibes. Maybe come for happy hour? The chips and salsa stood out more than Barria tacos though if that's a good barometer

Fun little brightly-colored spot just across the street from the convention center. Delicious tacos…read moreserved insanely fast by a very friendly staff. I was at the CCC for a week and made it to Que Fresa three times. El Pastor was my favorite. Oh and half price tacos on Tuesdays!

10 across the board! We went on Taco Tuesday where the…read morestreet tacos are half off! We knew then we were winning! This queso dip is one of the best I've ever had! The chips were light and airy. Very crispy. Salted just right. The tacos were all very flavorful. My only complaint was the meat was not piping hot. We didn't have any of their drinks but they offer an abundance of drink specials as well. The frozen ones look appealing. The service was quick as you order your food then find a seat.

The birria ramen is amazing. So much flavor. The service is always amazing and their chips and…read moresalsa are different in a great way. Check it out if you're in town for a game or any other event uptown.

Milanesa Torta (5/5): Delicious blend of flavors. The chipotle mayo and the pickled onions…read morecomplimented the chicken very well. The chicken was crispy but a little thin. The bread was soft and chewy. I liked that this was served with the good, battered fries. Birria Torta (4/5): Good birria flavor with lots of meat. I liked that this was served with the good, battered fries. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

We had a wonderful experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish…read morewas cooked perfectly and exceeded our expectations. The service was just as impressive. Our Server Lena was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She checked on us regularly without being intrusive and made sure we had everything we needed. Great food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great service and food.

This terrific Mexican restaurant in Plaza Midwood looks and feels as close to an authentic South…read moreTexas hole-in-the-wall as anywhere in Charlotte. With its subdued lighting, faded brick walls and tightly packed tables, it's the perfect spot to escape with a bottle of tequila on a rainy Friday night. But if your circumstances aren't quite so desperate, Que Onda is also a great destination for an intimate date night or an evening with friends. On a recent visit, my wife and I started with a bowl of chips and queso, accompanied by a pair of oversized house margaritas. When I complained to our server about my drink's disappointing lack of kick, he took it off the bill and recommended the far superior Patron Cadillac Margarita, which improved my mood in a hurry. For dinner, I dove into a delicious taco combo platter of steak, carnitas and baja fish, while my wive enjoyed a tasty Taco Salad. Service was outstanding throughout our meal, the prices were reasonable, and the ambiance superb. Well worth a visit if you're looking for solid Mexican food and margaritas in Charlotte.

It was some of the best Mexican food I have had in a long time. What made itmeven better was our…read moreserver Grayson, top notch, best I've had ever.

Wonderful service Delicious margaritas…read more Great chips and chipotle salsa Great food - only complaint was fiesta bowl was much smaller than expected. My other meals here have been more filling.

First impression- nicely decorated and seemed like a fun atmosphere. I had to use the women's…read morerestroom right away. There was an employee fixing her hair. I took the first stall and discovered too late there was no toilet paper (even though they were the 2 large roll dispensers). One of my biggest all time pet peeves for sure. I checked the other two stalls and found both dispensers were totally empty. There was a large roll sitting on top of the second stall dispenser and an almost empty roll in the third stall. Needless to say I chose the wrong stall. As I was washing my hands the girl came in with a broom and I advised her of the issue. I'm thinking she didn't know how to fill the dispensers. Anyway, the margarita my husband had and the food was very good and the service was up to par. The star I dropped was for the bathroom situation and I wanted to drop it to 3 after I discovered after dinner the second stall had no toilet paper. So weird!

Genuinely one of the worst food I've ever had at a restaurant in my entire life . The chips were…read morestale and the guacamole looked dark and had no flavor . The food came and my quesadillas looked fake and absolutely disgusting . My date had an actual long dark hair in his food. We left and only paid for the subpar appetizer . The ambience was also not a pleasant experience. The music was way too loud and the server didn't even realize he never took our order. Never go here .

Ordered tacos de asada con todo, On Wednesdays they do tortillas de maiz azul which gives it that…read moreextra authentic tacos. The Hostess was excellent on sitting us down quickly, waitress took our drink and order accordingly! Inside they have an open bar, snacks, candy, desserts for sale will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town for a good meal!

I just left this place and I had a decent experience up until when I went to leave. Basically I got…read morethree Quesabirria tacos, a steak taco and two bottled Coca-Cola's. I originally was going to place the order online, but they're online option said it was unavailable so I went inside and sat down at the bar. The service was OK though it seemed most people did not speak English, which is fine. It just made it kind of harder to communicate. That said the food was decent but the reason why I gave two stars was because I feel very misled on pricing. The menu showed Que Siberia tacos three for $12. Steak/Asada tacos for three dollars which brings my total to 15+ the two drinks. I thought she said it was $20.80 so I paid it with my card and gave her five dollars cash for a tip. I get to the car just to double check the transaction and she charged me 3499 on my card and took the cash. I went back inside to confront her about this advising. She completely overcharged me, and she only offered to give my six dollars tip back to me. I am now going to dispute the transaction with my bank because I was unable to resolve this issue. That's sad.

Must try! It's right next to Picasso. You probably won't find parking since it's on the main…read morestreet, but as soon as you walk in, you can feel the ambiance change. We came around 1:30, and thankfully it wasn't that full--just perfect. We were greeted by our waitress, who was very fluent in Spanish and knew the menu really well. I decided to get the carnitas with rice and beans, and everything came out pretty fast. The aguas frescas were good--I had the Jamaica. While we waited, there was someone celebrating a birthday, and they had a little band singing to them. It was so cute! The bathroom was decent as well. When my plate came out, at first the carnitas looked like they were going to be hard, but it was actually the complete opposite. They were so soft and yummy! The house salsa was great. The other orange salsa was way too spicy--the spice overpowered the flavor, and it needed a little more salt. My friend's corn was also a little too runny and needed a little more seasoning. Other than that, I loved it! The prices were great, and I'll definitely be coming back to try dessert.

So as an ex Charlottean I know Azteca. The food has been terrific for 20 plus years. I initially…read morestopped at the Northlake location. The order was slow to come out and was incorrect, I'll live. It was the lack of follow up that got me. Never seen the ordered cheese dip or requested salsa. Did not see server any where. Other servers busy with their own stations. Wrong order, no ordered items delivered to table, and no service. I left. Why beg? Now, let's talk about Woodlawn. I drove down 77 to this location, after all I am still hungry. Warmly greeted and promptly seated. My server was FANTASTIC. Night and day difference in food and service. Order delivered correctly and promptly. He approached my table several times to insure all was good. The difference between to two stores has made me quit forever the Northlake location. WOODLAWN is the place!

Born and raised Texans--we've been here for about 3 months. This is the best Mexican food we've had…read moreby far. Our whole experience was made even better by our server, Carter. It wouldn't be a stretch to say he might be one of the best waiters that we've ever had--ever--and we might eat out too much haha Only downside is that we don't live closer!!

Had a nice dinner with friends here on Monday night. It was quite packed at 7 PM and we were seated…read moreat a round table for 6. It was really loud for me and could only hear the people next to me. Ordered some drinks and they seemed to be backed up as it took awhile, but their cocktails were very good and yummy. I do like their family style of chips and salsa, especially the spicy green sauce in the bottle. However, it would be nice to have some spoons to share the salsa for the group. I had the cheese enchiladas and it was really delicious. The enchilada sauce was tasty. The rice and beans are also family style and was a nice addition. I did try the chorizo queso and it was a bit too watery for my taste. Service was great and would be back for the Tex Mex food here again.