Really cute little place. Service was really friendly and…read morethe Piccadilly was delicious! Black beans was really flavorful. Really recommend!

Sometimes you walk into a Cuban spot and you're just hoping it feels like abuela's kitchen... and…read moreAzucar Cuban Restaurant gets pretty close. Started off with the sopa de pollo, and yeah... that's the kind of soup that doesn't just warm you up--it resets your whole mood. Rich, comforting, and tasted like it's been simmering with purpose all day. Then came the masa de puerco... crispy, juicy, and seasoned the way it should be. No shortcuts, no playing around--just straight-up authentic flavor. You can tell they respect the roots here. The vibe? Clean, welcoming, no frills--just letting the food do the talking. Now... full transparency--I'm very picky with Cuban food. When you grow up on homemade, you carry that standard forever. And let's be real... nothing--and I mean nothing--touches my mom's cooking. But Azucar? They earned their respect. Solid spot when you need that Cuban fix in this area.

Wanted to update with some more amazing dishes we tried, and service was as great as ever. Gosh I…read morelove this place. Updated recs: - Masitas de puerco (5/5): love the rice and beans, so flavorful. The pork belly is tasty and not oily at all, which is great. - Chaufa w/ shrimp (5/5): my family loved this! Generous meat portion, really enjoyed this Latin twist on fried rice. - Lomo saltado (4.5/5): we really enjoyed this as well / better than lomo saltado I've had elsewhere. The beef was so flavorful and delicious, as well as the fried potatoes. The rice complemented everything nicely. - Cuban fried rice (3/5): this one missed the mark for me a bit! It was a bit too oily / flavor didn't hit the spot. I definitely preferred the chaufa a lot more (though they're a bit similar). Our server was so bright and friendly. The atmosphere is bright, colorful, and lively. I'll definitely be coming back!

The food was good. We had the fish and shrimp ceviche…read more The kids ordered the noodles with chicken and buttered noodles. My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. Service is table service. Ambiance is nice.

Like the original Calle Sol in Plaza Midwood, this SouthPark location serves up authentic Latin…read morecuisine and amazing Cuban cocktails at reasonable prices in a warm, casual setting that's perfect for families, couples or a business lunch. Start things off with a refreshing Stiltsville Special Rum Punch or a tasty Junipa Colada, a bubbly pineapple soda with Spiced Rum. Then dive into a delicious plate of Mariquitos Nachos, a classic plate of Arroz con Pollo, or the amazing Lechon Asado (tender roast pork marinated with onions). If you're dining with friends, order a few dishes and pass them around -- most are big enough to share. Service was outstanding on both our visits here, and ample parking is available in the Apex decks. A fantastic addition to the SouthPark dining scene, Calle Sol is one spot I hope stays around for a long time.

Ambiance was giving Little Havana. Very cute felt like I was somewhere in a Latin Cafe. The…read moreservice was impeccable! One of the best services I've had. We went on Monday, not a busy day in the middle of the afternoon however our server gave us some the best experience. He was very knowledgeable about all the items. He made great suggestions and was attentive. Our only complaint was the yuca. It was very bland. Flavorless. Everything else was very flavorful. The beef you could tell was marinated as well as tender. It just fell apart with the pull of a fork. The Cubano was great as well. I had the Tampa cubano that added the salami. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. We love that there was a variety of items to choose from .

This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Huntersville…read more The food and service were amazing! From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. Our server Maddie was so sweet and friendly. We got the masa's, empanadas and pollo ahogado. The portions were big and everything tasted great and clean. We had the Tempranillo wine too. The restaurant has such a cool vibe inside, dim lighting with great art and colorful flower arrangements. Great for a date night too! We will be back for sure!

Nice atmosphere Great customer service…read moreReally good food Live music on Saturday Karaoke on Friday We'll be back!

We came by Suarez yesterday since they are closing their doors at the end of the month, and this…read morelocation offers food, unlike their bake shop off Park Road. We ordered the Cubano combo - Cuban with croquetas along with my favorite, Ropa Vieja bowl. I forgot how big the Cuban sandwich is, but it is excellent. Unfortunately, my favorite, the item I came for one last time, was not made correctly. I'm not even sure what I got, but it was a bowl with rice, onions, beans, and chickpeas and sweet potato? It's like I got a combination of two of their bowls. It was missing that flavorful beef flank amd veggie blend. Definitely disappointing, and nothing that I could do about it since we got takeout and didn't notice until we got home. We will miss Suarez as an option at Optimist Hall.

We came to Optimust Hall on a Saturday afternoon and so did a lot of others because it was packed…read more There are plenty of places to sit so you won't have problems finding seats. I decided on a Cuban sandwich which in my opinion was one of the best I have had in North Carolina. A must try.

Place hits everytime! The food is amazing and the service is fast! The live music on the weekends…read moreis so nice too! Get the steak sandwich!! The desserts are amazing too! And the empanadas with sauce omg!!

I have been here several times. The food is good. Of all the dishes I have tried, Ropa Vieja is my…read morefavorite go to. I also like to pair it with black beans and rice with a side of sweet plantains. You can't go wrong. The bacon wrapped chicken is good too, but keep in mind the bacon is mostly fatty/uncooked. If you are with a group, the family style meal will save you some money. They have 3 variations, some include seafood. I included a photo of the all meat family meal. For desert the flan is outstanding. I highly recommend it. There is a stage for a band, but I have never been here when they had music. When I go it has always been quiet. You can't easily find parking in the back. On nice days, you can even sit outside. They checkout using an iPad so I didn't get a paper receipt. However, they allow you to look over your bill on the iPad prior. They still charge a fee for paying with a credit card.

Finally tried the whole fried fish, and it was perfect ... so tasty and juicy, with perfect…read moreseasoning! The skin was incredibly crispy without being greasy. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and even better food! I'll definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

Los Paisas - Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte…read more New York strip, added shrimp - comes with rice, beans, yucca. Chimichurri. Enjoyed their food so much, I brought home chuleta de cerdo (pork) plate - with a piece of their amazing Chorizo, a chicken empanada and beef empanada and platanos maduros! I broke open the piece of pork so that you could see inside, so tender and juicy very flavorful with a beautiful crispy crust on it. It is my absolute favorite number one Colombian restaurant in the area, the owners and the staff are such good people. It was packed to the gills yesterday! Really loved the table in front of me that was full of family celebrating a birthday. It is always a treat to eat in! Cannot beat the prices for the portions and the quality. Always consistent.

We stopped by Bulla Gastrobar on a recent layover the Charlotte. It's in a mall, so drop off and…read morepickup was easy. It's a nice Spanish-themed cuisine restaurant, lots of tapas and Mediterranean cuisine. It was good! Decent cocktail and wine menus as well. We dined on muchas tapas... patatas bravas, lentil soup, Spanish meatballs, potato tortilla, gazpacho, just to name a few. All were good. Service was OK too. Typical mall restaurant where ceiling fixtures are crooked, burned out lightbulbs in many fixtures, dirty ceiling tiles. Food gave it 4 stars, the space itself is mediocre!

Their food is delicious, the ambience elegant. It's nice for a slacks occasion or a nice lunch or…read moredinner date. It has an amazing menu and prices were great! Service is excellent very well treated and even got a gift card on my birthday which it sadly expired :( but the experience was eternal and the gesture unforgettable. Highly recommended.