I came with a group of 12 on Cinco. Although we were not able to get seated for dinner, we enjoyed a few rounds of beers/margaritas while hanging out on the patio next to the music yard. They told us it would be about 1hr wait but after nearly 2, we finally gave up and went next door to Mac's speed shop. There's definitely a fun vibe here, and great daily specials- Tuesday was half price margs and pitchers which is hard to beat. I would be willing to give it another chance because I would like to try the food! The drinks were tasty and strong, bonus points for D9 alternatives. Bar staff was a bit behind but also the place was jam packed. @azfitfoodfun read more

Ugh Southbound I try so hard with you. Most recent visit only two servers working the bar area and main floor. It was busy on a Sunday evening and they tried their best. Chip seemed stale and not salted. No Sunday drink specials. I had taquitos as my entrée they were OK nothing special. Maybe I'll try again when it's good weather for the patio. read more

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We discovered this speakeasy in Southbound and we are OBSESSED! We went about two weeks ago and I am excited to go back. The bartenders are very friendly and they can make anything you want with their delicious appetizers available to order that compliment the drinks really well. The Halloween decorations are on point and I am incredibly impressed. read more

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Overall, the tacos were small and the corn tortillas were very disappointing. I wish they were flash fried so that they weren't so brittle. Unfortunately, the tortillas broke apart and lacked the texture and flavor I was hoping for. Jerk Pork Taco (4/5): Nice blend of flavors. The jerk spices paired nicely with the acidity from the pineapple salsa and the sweetness of the plantains. Shrimp Taco (4/5): The shrimp was juicy and the aioli was nice (but not spicy). Brisket Barbacoa Taco (3/5): Tasted like a standard barbacoa taco. Pretty one dimensional. *Service was VERY slow on the Sunday afternoon when I went. 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) read more

SouthBound - Shrimp Taco, Jerk Pork Taco, and Brisket Barbacoa Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I found easy parking as they have a parking lot attached to the restaurant, so that was a major plus. I walked in and stood at the door for about 5 to 8 minutes as two waiters walked frantically back-and-forth so they were clearly short staffed, so I set myself. within a minute or two a guy came over and apologized for not being able to see me and got me a menu. I decided to go with the tortillas and salsa for my appetizer and the Bulgogi bowl as my entree. The tortillas were not warm but tasty and my bowl came out about 5minutes later. The bowl was DELICIOUS, I even googled how to make it a home. Southbound struggled with timely customer Service today but my food was great and the waiter I had was very apologetic, I'll def be back! read more

SouthBound - The Bulgogi bowl is delish! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We call ahead of time to see what time the kitchen close they said the kitchen closes at 11:45 but the whole time we were here we felt extremely rushed. We overheard the colleagues telling each other to hurry up and check people out. It is 1145 they close as well we just finished our food and we just fell overall very unwelcome. Blake the bartender seemed to have a preference in who he really wanted to focus on and entertain. We engaged in conversation and instead of having the same conversations that he was having with the other guys, we felt rushed. The other bartend name was Veronica she nicely rushed us so I won't say too much about her read more

Oh my gosh... LOVE this place! Their food is delicious. We were greeted/seated promptly and waitress was very patient with us because we were talking so we didn't have our order ready several times lol. Food came out much faster than expected which is always a nice surprise. But oh my gosh their starter (appetizer) of nachos... is HUGE! Next time we go back I'll be getting their starter nachos as my meal because they were delicious. Really wish the owner would open a location somewhere at Exit 25 because I know it would be a HUGE success. read more

Probably the worse service I have ever experienced for the most average food. I was practically begging the bar tenders to take our order. 2 hours later our food was luke warm and burrito was soggy. Do not go here. read more

I don't understand the low reviews. We had a good experience both with our food and the staff. We stopped in for lunch. It was not busy but it looked like a cool place to hang out. Great outdoor patio and a cool covered patio section. Cool vibes throughout. This is a SoCal inspired restaurant. I had the Brisket Barbacoa Burrito traditional style (fries and all). It took me right back to a typical burrito stand in Southern California. It was very good with $4 beer specials. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Went here this weekend for a friend's birthday party... we thought our party was 5 people and turned out to be over 10. Our waitress Carmen was such a team player and made sure everyone was taken care of. It was the best service I've seen in a while, especially considering her table number more than doubled. Thank you Carmen for the great service!! read more

First time visit and I have zero complaints! The vibe is inviting and like a little Caribbean getaway. The strawberry basil lavender mules are delicious!! I had a the curry shrimp dinner and it was full of flavors and you could taste the freshness of the shrimp. The goat empanadas were shockingly amazing. I didn't think I would enjoy those. Make sure you get the trio dip which comes with salsa, guacamole (it's spicy!) and queso. Ask for Rachel!! She's the best!! read more

SouthBound - Shrimp Curry - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Taco Tuesday at South Bound!!! This is my second time visiting South Bound, and once again, it did not disappoint. We came specifically for Taco Tuesday, and the prices were incredibly affordable, especially considering the quality of the food. Phat Gurl Highlights! Street Corn : The street corn was tasty and flavorful...perfectly balancing sweet and savory notes. It was just so much yummy goodness! Nachos: The nachos were not only packed with flavor, but the toppings were thoughtfully layered. There's nothing worse than ordering nachos only to eat all the toppings off the chips, leaving just plain chips behind. Here, the meat-to-nacho ratio was excellent! Tacos: The tacos were outstanding. I'm a fan of authentic street tacos from certain food trucks in the area, and South Bound's tacos definitely passed the vibe check! The Carne Asada taco was a delightful surprise--so delicious that it sneaked up on me like a thief in the night. My boyfriend ordered two extra tacos because I always want "just a bite," proving he knows me well. He chose this spot because it's one of his favorites, and he wasn't wrong. Service: Our experience was further enhanced by the excellent service. Trevor was very attentive and had a great personality, making our visit all the more enjoyable. It was an all-around great experience! read more

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I was excited to try this place due to their social media posts and videos. The food looked great, the ambience looked fun, and I wanted to check out the yard for future music events. Unfortunately, I most likely will never go back to this place again. Where is the manager? Over half the bar had glasses and plates of half finished food and drinks. Plus the majority of the tables in the bar and restaurant were not bused. There was an argument among a couple patrons and upon going to the front to get seated we were informed that one of them had a gun on his waistband. We were told to go wait at the bar and when the hostess got back she would come seat us. She came over about 10 minutes later to put is on a wait list! Mind you there were several tables available (if they weren't filled with half empty plates of food and empty drinks) and we could have easily sat at the bar if we were greeted or helped there (oh yeah, and if the bar was cleared off and wiped down). All in all, I'd say this is a management problem. There is no direction here, no discipline, and clearly the employees either don't care or don't know any better. Hire more people, hire different people, I don't know. But be a manager! read more

Tried SouthBound today for the first time for CLT Taco Week! Can't beat $4 tacos. Tacos were delicious! I think they can do without the lettuce and tomato on the side, unnecessary and doesn't go with the flavors of the tacos. Inside is so cute. Feels more casual but not too casual, the perfect ambiance. Love the outdoor area. We will be coming back for brunch on a sunny day for build your own Bloody Mary bar and bottomless mimosas! Margarita was really yummy, and it is hard to find a good marg in charlotte... Queso was good! Tasted like they thicken it with flour, so if you have a gluten allergy be sure to ask (I did not ask). The corn tortillas are really good, not flimsy or soggy or crumbly. read more

SouthBound - Blood orange margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Came here with coworkers for a late lunch. Parking was easy to find in the large lot next to the building. We had a big group and were sat down quickly. Service was great and we got our food within 5-10 minutes. I ordered two tacos and a side: brisket barbacoa, carnitas, and a side of fried plantains. The carnitas were juicy and flavored well with the cream sauce to contrast the savory flavor of the meat. The fried plantains were great and exactly what I was craving. I was really hungry and felt full with this portion of tacos, plantains, and chips and guacamole. I will definitely be back! read more

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Service here today (4.13.25 @ 2:30p) was terrible. Loooong stretches of time between our waitress acknowledging our arrival and in between taking orders, bringing food, bringing check. And it wasn't just us...another table got up and left due to lack of attention. It wasn't even crowded. Asked for something which we never received. Not sure if it was because we were on the patio or what but that shouldn't matter. It's a shame because the food was decent. Service will always deter customers from returning. read more

Came here for Cinco De Mayo. I expected it to be busy and crowded but the service was very slow because they had very few wait staff! A few tables sat open I assume because they didn't have enough servers. There was not enough staff to clear tables Or clean up. Water spilled on the floor and no one cleaned it up, just put a wet floor sign out while people stepped around it. The drinks were good though. We had chips and salsa, guacamole and queso. All very good and made fresh. I had the 3 tacos and a side. My selection was a chicken taco that was just ok I would not have it again, a jerk pork that I didn't like it came with cut up plantains with a mango salsa just horrible. My absolute favorite was the fried red snapper taco, it was delicious and if I come back it will be for that. The place is definitely spacious, lots of room. You don't feel like you are on top of each other. There is an outdoor space. They are dog friendly. I'll be back to give them another time but maybe at another non busy time and will sit out door. Also with the handheld POS machine the tip for a larger party is a little confusing I requested a receipt and our waiter said he couldn't find it or print it even though I hit the print button. My suggestion is to get more staff because I am on the fence with if I'll come back. read more

SouthBound - Caprihana - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We sat at the bar and there was a musician singing and playing guitar on the patio. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming! We got some yummy margaritas and our bartender created a coconut marg on the rocks from scratch (off the menu ). He made us two different ones to try, one that was more sweeter, and one with more sourness! They were both delicious! The food was phenomenal and they have a lot of Gluten Free options. They were all great portion sizes and the flavor was great. The tacos were great heated up the next day (which you don't find to be true often)! Super great place, free parking, great food, yummy drink specials, and tons of space! read more

SouthBound - 2 taco and side meal & Brisket Barbacoa Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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2nd time coming here in years and no complaints. Arrived right at 12 pm. on a Sunday, and we were seated immediately. Our waitress Olivia was awesome. Gave great recommendations and was super patient with us. My friend and I ordered from their brunch menu, and she got the cinnamon French toast, and I got the breakfast burrito. All was delicious. The French toast had the right amount of crispy sugar to it, and the breakfast burrito had everything from eggs, bacon, chicken, French fries, beans, and rice. All was delicious and there were no complaints. There was a DJ spinning all the latest in music. I thought it would be much busier when, in reality, it was not, and it was nice to be able to have our little private conversation. Definitely will come back maybe during lunchtime and try other things on their menu. read more

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We sat in the yard yesterday, we done here often but yesterday I think the server was just a little too busy for us. So we didn't get to order as much as we wanted to. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visited on a Sunday late afternoon. Easy to park in the lot beside it. We were greeted and seated quickly. The food was fine - nothing amazing. They do have a nice drink menu. I liked how it was open to the outside with lots of fresh air. It's a great spot for a bite before visiting Backstage Lounge. read more

Came here on a Saturday night after a small concert and I was not disappointed! There was plenty of parking in the parking lot which was great. The ambience is chill and it's spacious on the inside. Additionally, there is a cute little bus/van you can go in and possibly take pictures with friends in the middle of the restaurant. I ordered the Carne Asada (steak) fajitas for one and a Strawberry Lavender Mule (not pictured). The drink was disappointing because the basil and lavender flavors were lacking, so It tasted like a weak strawberry mule which was a tad underwhelming. The ginger beer tasted flat and you could barely taste the vodka. Overall, there were other drinks on the menu that sounded great that you can choose from. The menu has a great selection and there was a lot to choose from. I always default to choosing fajitas and this did not disappoint! As seen in the picture, the portion size for one which was HUGE and it came with about your choice of flour/corn tortillas. I believe mine came with 5-6 flour tortillas. The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the rice was tasty, and sauce was perfect *insert chef's kiss* I did not eat all of my food and ate off of my leftovers twice the next day. Our server Caitlyn was AMAZING! Super attentive and timely with everything during our visit. Other than the drink, I have no complaints and I would love to come back for brunch or Taco Tuesday! read more

SouthBound - Carne asada for one - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Decent food, horrendous service. Ordered mimosas and drinks, our mimosas stayed empty waiting 15+ mins for each round. Everything we would ask for took 15-30 minutes to get. Probably wouldn't go back just because of the service. read more

Always a good experience. Most recently Went for dinner around 6 on a Monday. We didn't have any problem getting a table. It was a beautiful night so the patio was pretty full. They do not have complimentary chips and salsa, it was $1.50, but the proceeds go to the local food bank. They have a full bar with a cocktail menu. The restaurant has lots of TV's both inside and out. I got the avocado and street corn taco and it was amazing!!!!!! I also got a side of rice and beans. She asked me if I wanted black beans or refried beans, I opted for refried. They were refried black beans which I've never seen before. Our waitress was very attentive. They also allow dogs on the patio! We had our sweet pup with us and they had a dog bowl with water. read more

SouthBound - Side Black Beans, Side Cali Rice, street corn - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Huge establishment, but y'all knew that already. There were maybe 20 people on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon. I had driven by so much that i thought that this was a great opportunity to try a lil Texmex. Uhhhhhh, very disappointed. No body's Abuela or Tia is in the kitchen. I ordered 3 tacos (Pollo Adobo, Carne Asada, Barbacoa), and each one was cold. Now, they looked beautiful. Layered with a copious amount of protein, however, they were ice cold. I mean, not even room temp. It's as if they took it out of the fridge and plated it. I started to nibble at each protein and take the tortillas apart. Individually, each tortilla was given abundant toppings, including cremea. It's interesting that the cold meat had no flavor but was cooked appropriately. The queso was ok. It did come put warm. So, no complaints there. I ordered a strawberry lavender mule, and that was huge. It had a subtle flavor as the Lavender canceled the strawberry, and it was light in alcohol. I mean, the cup was pretty big 12 oz easy. I wouldn't come back but the gringo crowd loved it. * My server DID offer to remake them. I declined as I didn't want to waste food. read more

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Came on a Friday expecting it to be busy and it wasn't at all. But they're open till midnight so perhaps I got here before the crowds. Ample parking in their lot and was seated right away. Be aware that at night it is quite dark in the restaurant due to the lighting they use. The restaurant is inspired by Mexican and Caribbean food so the decor and ambiance reflects that. The music is very beachesque and feels as though you're on vacation with a mix of reggae, beach covers, etc. The drink menu is ample and they have just about any liquor you could ask for. I got a Mojito and it was fabulous and not watered down so I could actually taste the liquor. I ordered the trio dip and got it within 2 minutes of ordering. The guacamole is incredibly fresh and made simply. The queso is fantastic and I wish I could bottle it up. The salsa was not my favorite and bordered on being a mix of tomato sauce and salsa. The 3 are not hot and are good for those with low spice intolerance. The chips are freshly fried and served warm. Honestly I would come back just for this as it was amazing. I ordered 3 tacos: the Caribbean, the Avocado and Street Corn and the Carne Asada. The Caribbean taco is spicy so be aware, but extremely flavorful and the chicken was cooked excellently. The Carne Asada was different than the classic with large pieces of steak and a drizzle of chimichurri on top, but super good and well worth the money for the amount of meat in the taco. The Avocado one was my absolute favorite and may I say life changing. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Went to Southbound for first time in 2-3 years. Great service! Bartender Anna was awesome, I got three tacos, one Jerk Chicken and two Carne Asada. They came out FAST despite it being pretty busy when I went. All three were delicious! Really like this place! read more

SouthBound - Three Tacos, one jerk, two carne asada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I don't go out of my way to rate anyplace good or bad unless it earned it. I must say had I rated southbound the first time I came here it would have been mediocre at best. I decided to give it an another shot and the new chef had added a Caribbean twist that was a complete game changer. If you have up on this place as I had give it another try. I highly recommend the Jamaican refried beans and rice with the jerk tacos. read more

Came here on a slow Friday night (which seems like an oxymoron). This restaurant is located in a building that houses other businesses as well, so even though there is a parking lot beside it, it is small. However, there was plenty of street parking. We were seated immediately in a booth towards the front of the restaurant. We ordered chips and salsa for an appetizer and for an entree I ordered the grilled chicken burrito. Our entrees came out before the chips and salsa. As far as food, everything was just good. It did seem a little overpriced for what it was. Overall this was a fine restaurant, which is why the 3 stars. Nothing wowed me, but also nothing horrible. From the service, to the food, to the value everything was average. Will I come back here again? Probably not, but that's just because there are so many other restaurants in the area that I would want to try out first. read more

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We were back in Charlotte visiting for the weekend and decided to return to Southbound, a place we went to several times when we lived there because we enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We had family traveling with us, so we brought them there for lunch. First, they've changed some of the seating. A lot of the hightops in the bar area are gone now, replaced with booths and living room furniture. This didn't affect our experience, I just noticed the difference. I was surprised, though, that they charge for chips and salsa now. And I didn't think about it when our server asked us if we wanted a refill, but it was an additional charge. It was a bit off-putting when their meals are a little on the pricey side for Mexican/Tex-Mex. I ordered the 3-piece taco dish and it was about $15 with no sides. They were good (especially the shrimp one and chicken tinga one). Another member of my party ordered basic enchiladas and they were super spicy for her, so she didn't eat a lot of it. The rest of the food was just okay. I just wasn't feeling the same vibes that I used to experience. And neither did our taste buds (or my wallet). Next time we visit Charlotte, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Today I had my first visit to SouthBound. I'm a lover of all things close to Mexican- so this menu seeemed like a hit! Chips and salsa are extra but inexpensive. They were less than $2. I got tacos, and they were small, really small. I got corn tortillas- maybe this was the problem? My friend got flour and his tacos were much larger. Parking- I parked behind the building by the barber, which is part of the building. DO NOT do this!! People parked behind me and were double parked and I was trapped! I had to jump the curb with the assistance of a friend and it was less than desirable. South end is such a cluster with parking- at least they have it- but it's TIGHT. So be careful. read more

SouthBound - Brisket taco, carnitas taco and shrimp taco on corn. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My husband and I were going to the music yard. We got there about Friday 630 to eat before we walked next door to dance with the DJ. They have a Jamaican chef who is excellent. Our server and all the staff were so attentive. We had at least three people checking on us frequently. Cute atmosphere too. I had the brisket Barbacoa burrito. I got three flour burritos and they were served standing up in a little metal tray on the plate. The meat was so delicious and I was having trouble with my teeth last night so I ordered something fairly soft. It was so flavorful and delicious I just loved it. It came with a side of fried plantains, but they have other sides if you'd like it my husband had Carne Asada fajitas. He said it was excellent. I did have a taste and it was really good. They also serve Mexican Cokes there which is good because it's made with real sugar. I definitely enjoyed it and will be eating there again. We have been to the music yard many times and if you were going there, it is a great place to stop beforehand to eat then you can go next-door and burn off all the calories dancing. read more

Me and my friend went to visit for the halloween themed pop up bar and we both have bartended in the past, mind you. the spookiest part of this place was the drinks. like they were so bad i have no idea who made this menu but they need to be actually fired and reported to the president himself. the vibe was cute the drink was sickening like i actually am convinced someone was pranking me by how awful they were. Mixing together 3 acidic juices with coffee flavoring is insane. read more

Southbound offers a charming retro atmosphere and fresh Mexican dishes. The chicken adobo and carne asada tacos were solid and satisfying, and the queso is delicious. There's plenty of patio seating and space for large groups. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came back again. Bartender service is awful. 11 people at bar and it's a deer in headlights. Still have not seen a manager in 2 days to check on service. Only good thing is location, but that will only carry you so far. I've been waiting to tab out for 30 minutes. read more

My husband and I went for drinks and sat at the bar. This was our first time here. Nikki was our bartender. She was very charismatic and high-energy from the introduction on. The Pina Coladas were amazing! We wanted to add a shot, and Nikki recommended a spicy rum. Delish! We ordered a second round with Blackberry mixed into it. Also delish. The guacamole was tasty too. We will definitely return. read more

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Great food and vibe. Bad service. Any Mexican place that makes you pay for chips and salsa is a crime. Like the place though.

3 tacos! Brisket Barbacoa, breakfast, and shrimp. Brisket was definitely the star of the show, but the breakfast was also awesome. I wouldn't go out of my way for the shrimp, but it was still delicious! I also asked them to make me a jalapeño marg and they had no issues accommodating. A little on the sweet side, but the heat was perfect. read more

SouthBound - Shrimp, brisket, and all day breakfast taco (left to right) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cam took the best care of us, super attentive and accommodating! He deserves all the 5 stars!

Naj found this casual restaurant on a beautiful day in North Carolina when we wanted to eat brunch. We were seated outdoors and it was so breezy and nice. The place was bustling with couples, families, and groups of friends. We had a wonderful waiter who was extremely friendly and catered to our every need. We ordered the Jamaican Jerk Wings, and Seared Red Snapper! The food was scrumptious and tasty to our palettes. We will definitely be back for the Seared Red Snapper! read more

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