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    Supermercado El Rey

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Meat Shops
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Bruce K.

    All the imported Latin America foods. Mucho bueno. Yeah, I'm probably saying that wrong. My wife has been trying a bunch of new recipes and one of the things on the list was a specific Mexican spice. Not in stock at Publix or even Walmart, I gave Supermercado El Rey a try and oh, yes, here it is. And a whole rack of more spices that I've never seen before. Much more, of course. Fresh meats. Fresh vegetables and produce. Lots of jarred sauces and oils and crackers and cookies and candies and drinks. I got some cookies, some jalapenos and the spice. All great! [Review 13859 overall, 1181 of 2020, number 2548 in North Carolina.]

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    Juliana R.

    This is one of the places you go to get your groceries and has the commodity to get a snack, drink, ice cream or even a whole meal. The supermarket is not that big, but they have basically everything you need including brands and ingredients from Latin America. At the very back they have a small "restaurant" with many options of food, dessert and drinks. They also have a "bar" with a few options to go. I had steak tacos and passion fruit juice and both were amazing. My husband had the same as I did but a pineapple juice instead. Their taco shell is so delicious, authentic and the type you cannot find anywhere easily. They are really cheap and the staff is nice. Food came up quickly and everything was tasty. This is not a place that you go to have a date, but if you are hungry, craving for good food and do not want or can't spend too much, this is a pretty good option :)

    The most delicious taco de lengua and taco de Cabeza I've had in Charlotte!
    Angela A.

    This review is for the tacos, tacos, tacos!! So good. So great. So awesome. AMAZING! We ventured in here to get some water after visiting the thrift store a couple doors down and I spied the food area in the back and like a moth to a flame, I floated to the back and just knew that I had to try some tacos. I've had the tacos de lengua (tongue), tacos de cabeza (head) and the tacos de tripa (tripe)! Heaven, Heaven and more heaven. The tacos are large and can easily be made into two. The cilantro and onions are plentiful and if it's not enough they have a salsa/fixings bar there for your taco embellishing pleasure. Salsa, peppers, onions, cilantro and more. My stomach is growling and mouth jets are on full blast as I write this. I see tacos in my future. We also tried the slushie orange drink and it was pretty good and a nice size for the price. They also seem to have a great meat/butcher counter with all kinds of seasoned and unseasoned meats and some of the not so common stuff like tripe and cow foot. The chicharrons looked huge and I'll definitely give those a try one day but only after getting a taco first. It's a bit divey and inside a small market in a not so busy shopping strip but there are some moms, aunties and grandmamas in the kitchen and maybe a dad and uncle too. Enjoy! That is all!

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    Rude customer service and charged me $2 for a mask without telling me. Once the transaction was over she said HA....

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    The small restaurant in the back of the store is delicious!! I had the steak quesadilla. Quality ingredients and fresh as well!

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    Let's Meat Kbbq

    Let's Meat Kbbq

    4.3(634 reviews)
    4.9 miSouth End
    $$$

    After seven years, I finally made it back to this K-BBQ staple, and it remains one of the most…read moreconsistent and high-quality dining experiences I've had. From the premium cuts of meat to the impressive variety of side dishes and soups, every element is executed perfectly. Two things really set them apart: the meat portions are perfectly sized, and the variety of dipping sauces is on another level. Even during a busy service, the staff is attentive and the food comes out incredibly fast. Having traveled and eaten at top-tier spots in Los Angeles and New York City, I can confidently say this place holds its own against the best in the nation.

    Let's Meat KBBQ is an AYCE KBBQ spot that recently started offering hot pot as well, which is…read moreincluded with the KBBQ pricing. There are ample dining tables inside, but the parking lot is rather tight as it is shared with Seoul Food Meat Company. However, the restaurant does validate parking if you pay for parking so just let them know. The ambiance was not too loud, but it definitely gets busier at lunch or dinner times. I would say that the service was alright. It was nothing special. I found the servers who attended my table to be upbeat and friendly, but I kind of wanted them to come around a bit more and check in on us when we were running low on water or sides. My family mostly ordered the Premium Original Pork Belly and Fatty Beef Brisket along with some vegetables. The pork belly comes out in two strips, which makes it quick to go through. I personally enjoyed the pork belly. It tasted great with the sauces! I did not like the Fatty Beef Brisket that much because it was too fatty (I know the name includes "fatty" but it seemed like the fat to meat ratio on each brisket piece was 2:1 at times). My parents thought that the Premium Steak was tender, but it was a bit too salty for them. Since they are older, they are more careful about sodium intake but I understand that a lot of people prefer more salty foods. But I will say that I found the kimchi and corn cheese a bit salty so maybe it is more than just a taste palate issue. My mom wanted to eat hot pot, but my dad and I were too full to eat more and we were worried about the additional charge if she did not finish some of the food. Also, you cook the food yourself here! This might not seem interesting but at a lot of KBBQ places in Atlanta, the servers always cook for you (which can either be a pro or con depending you). There are not a lot of AYCE KBBQ spots in North Carolina compared to Georgia... where I have been the past few years... so I think my actual rating of this place would be 3.5/5 stars. If you can make the drive to Atlanta, I would go there because there are better options.

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    The spread of sides, sauces and garnishes you get without ordering anything beyond KBBQ!

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    Seoul Food Meat Company - The Baf Wings Pulled Pork Taco Fire Chicken Kimbap Sweet Potato Birds Nest

    Seoul Food Meat Company

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    4.9 miSouth End
    $$

    Solid work! The wings were the best among the items I tried soy garlic seasoning. Sriracha popcorn…read morechicken was enjoyable, and classic bulgogi burger too but nothing crazy. About 3 entrees and 2 special k-pop cocktails to share for 2 people coming down to $75ish. The server was exceptional, my compliments for the warmth and welcome. The ambiance was cozy and orange-lit with TVs for sports.

    Recently tried the karaoke room with a group of friends. We were in the K-Pop room with about 18…read morepeople (fits 25). It was a lot of fun but there are definitely some things that would have made this experience a little smoother for us. Overall, the price is very reasonable when split between the group. One very easy and good improvement would be to move the TV screen to the back of the room. It's positioned in the same area as the "stage" so everyone had to turn their backs to read the lyrics which just felt silly. For a room fit for 25, more mics are needed! I think it's 2 per room regardless of the size. The most frustrating part of our experience is that our YouTube queue was somehow shared with another room's. We would add songs, they would delete them. Random songs would show up in our queue, we would delete them. We didn't realize it until about 20 minutes in. When we told an employee about this, they weren't aware and didn't know what to do about it, but that's definitely something that needs to be sorted out for a better experience. Space-wise it's definitely pretty cramped although you could say that it made things more intimate. Food was good though! I've also had a lot of karaoke experiences where tambourines are included for added fun. Definitely wasn't expecting this, but that could be a fun addition! Overall I've had better karaoke room experiences but I would still go back again and recommend to anyone who's never done this before!

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    Seoul Food Meat Company - Soy Pork Spare Ribs and Kimchi Fries and Fat Brisket Bulgogi Taco

    Soy Pork Spare Ribs and Kimchi Fries and Fat Brisket Bulgogi Taco

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    3.9(273 reviews)
    5.1 miUptown

    Great food and such a fun experience!…read more We loved trying a variety of foods and cooking them ourselves making it a unique experience. We had great service. Our waiter had a few tables and did not stop all night from drinks to food he was always there to help up. The broccoli with melted cheese and cheese corn were some of our favorites! The chicken did not seem to have a lot of flavor/ sauce, but we may have overcooked it. All of the steaks were tasty and delicious!!

    I had bookmarked Gyu-Kaku for lunch because they advertised a happy hour special on LA kalbi--one…read moreof my favorite comfort foods. I've enjoyed Korean barbecue many times, so when I saw the price, I thought I had found a great midday option. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations. The happy hour kalbi turned out to be four small pieces of meat for $9.95, which I had to cook myself. A bowl of rice was an additional charge, and there were no sides, vegetables, soup, or salad included. I left the restaurant still hungry, which is never a good sign after lunch. What disappointed me most was the lack of guidance and hospitality. As someone new to Japanese-style barbecue, I asked a few simple questions to understand what I was ordering. When I confirmed this was the happy hour portion, the server said yes--but didn't explain the serving size or suggest additional items. A little coaching would have gone a long way. At one point, when I asked whether the meal came with sides like banchan or rice, I was told, "This is not Korean barbecue." I completely understand the distinction now, but the tone felt curt rather than helpful. Hospitality is about helping guests navigate something unfamiliar, not making them feel like they should already know. I also ordered iced water with lemon, and the lemon never arrived...only the ice water. Was this an omen of what's to come?? Another frustration was the parking situation. I paid for parking through ParkMobile outside the restaurant, only to discover after entering that parking validation was available inside. That information would have been much more useful if it had been communicated clearly before guests park or pay. From a customer experience standpoint, it feels like something that could easily be improved with better signage--lead with the good stuff. The location itself is also somewhat isolated. While technically in Uptown, it's not in a particularly walkable or high-traffic area, so most guests will need to park in a garage or pay for street parking. There isn't much nearby other than an apartment complex above the restaurant, which makes clear parking instructions and strong service even more important. To be fair, the restaurant was clean, and the meat itself was flavorful. The concept of Japanese BBQ is interesting, and I now understand that this style is very different from Korean BBQ, with smaller, à-la-carte portions designed to be built into a meal. That said, the overall experience felt transactional rather than welcoming. I left hungry--and disappointed--not because of the food quality, but because the service and communication could have been better at several points along the way. This visit felt like a missed opportunity. With a little more attentiveness, clearer guidance, and stronger customer engagement, the experience could have been completely different. Don't let one restaurant deter you. Life is short--get out there and eat.

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    Mac's Speed Shop

    Mac's Speed Shop

    3.9(727 reviews)
    3.8 miSouth End, Dilworth
    $$

    Meh. When you need…read moreto be aggressive with a knife to get thru a rack of ribs, things aren't great. They didn't promise "fall off the bone" so I can't expect that, but most places I get ribs they just tear apart. This took work, and the mass of BBQ sauce slathered on makes the surgery a mess. So, that was a bummer. The tots lack creativity or any sort of seasoning which seems like an easy upgrade and a crowd pleaser. Oh well. Maybe I got there in a bad day, but if this is standard then I can't see not going to Noble Smoke next time I need ribs.

    Smoked Wings (5/5): MAJOR redemption for Mac's. These were probably the best smoked wings I've ever…read morehad. Super smoky flavor, incredibly tender (the meat slides off the bone), and very juicy. The sauces were also both delicious. I liked the Carolina BBQ slightly more than the VTX. The only thing that could've made this any better is if they were also crispy on the outside. Down South Eggrolls (4/5): I love an eggroll, and these were solid. Very crispy shell but the inside tasted mostly just like mac and cheese. I couldn't even tell there was pulled pork in it... The sauce was also very good. Sweet and tangy. 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)

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    MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Pick 3 wagyu

    MOA Korean BBQ & Bar

    4.4(368 reviews)
    5.7 miUptown

    Popped in for lunch on a random Wednesday. Service and ambiance were on point! Food came out…read morequickly, was hot (but not too hot) and cooked perfectly. Service size was generous. It was so good!!

    LAfter getting my steps in Uptown and working up a serious case of the hangries, I walked into MOA…read morespecifically because I saw japchae advertised on the sidewalk menu outside. Honestly, smart marketing move. If you're in a high foot-traffic area like Uptown Charlotte, putting your menu outside absolutely works because it pulled me right in. Just keep it updated and current, and people like me will absolutely stop and read it. Now onto the japchae, which is one of my all-time comfort foods. If you've never had it before, these are glossy Korean sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables and sometimes protein. I ordered mine without protein because I just wanted the noodles to shine on their own. And shine they did. Perfectly cooked, lightly chewy, savory, comforting, and exactly what I was craving. I can never get enough japchae. Ever. I'm so glad MOA keeps it as a staple menu item because I would genuinely be upset if it disappeared. If you're newer to Korean food, japchae is honestly one of the best gateway dishes to start with. It's approachable, flavorful, comforting, and kind of the Korean cousin to pad thai in terms of universal appeal. The restaurant itself has a sleek Uptown vibe, and the location is super walkable if you live or work nearby. Parking Uptown can absolutely be annoying, so if you already happen to be in the area for work, a show, or meetings, it's definitely worth the stop. Charlotte, there's a big delicious world out there, and honestly, one of the nicest surprises about relocating here from Northern California has been discovering how good and diverse the food scene really is. So get out there and eat your way through it.

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    MOA Korean BBQ & Bar
    MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Japanese beer!

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