Grabbed some Togo food while I was in Hickory for work & man was the torta massive & tasty!!…read more Would def recommend!!

Las Isabelas is a family-owned business that doubles as a Mexican restaurant and grocery store. The…read moreentire building has character with really lovely decorations that speak to the culture. I think that there is only outdoor seating (covered and not covered), so while it is not the largest restaurant (even less parking but since it is downtown, you can find other parking nearby), it seems like it has enough tables (which were really big) for most days. In terms of the service... we were waiting for our "waitress" until we found out that there is no table service (other than someone initially asking you for your drinks/appetizers when you sit down) as you have to manually go up to the cashier (friendly), order using a QR code to access their menu, and pay from there. So we sat there for a while really confused. But once we were told to do that (and to be fair, we might have not heard the full instructions clearly when we first entered), the food came out in a timely manner. I do think that the service could have been better; for instance, our waters were never refilled and we were not really checked up on during our dine-in experience. It might have been an off day since a lot of reviews praise their service. We got a variety of food, including Chips & Guacamole and Churros to share while for myself, I got the Burrito California and Sope. The Chips & Guacamole were really good! The guacamole was seasoned well and the chips tasted very fresh. We were also given a side of salsa, which was a bit spicy. I will say that this place does not seem to offer complimentary chips and salsa like other spots. The Churros were delicious! Very sugary and warm; I liked how doughy the inside was when it first came out. As for my entrees... I got the Sope with Chicken. This was my first time having Sope and I expected it to have more flavor to it. It tasted a bit bland, although the chicken pieces did help elevate the taste. As for the Burrito California, it tasted decent. It was stuffed with rice and potentially needed more fries, but it also lacked some flavor. If I added meat, that might have helped with the taste. I will say that the green sauce at my table saved my entrees as it really added a nice kick to everything. While I wish there were more spices in my food, I kind of liked that it was not too salty (in comparison to similar spots). Overall, I would probably give Las Isabelas a 3.5/5 stars. It did not wow me, but I think it is a solid spot to hit up in the area. They have a vast menu, so I could see myself coming back in the future to try other items.

We were going to order from El Paso Mexican Restaurant online until it came time to place the…read moreorder. All the extra fees added caused us to rethink our meal. I thought the government wanted to replace money but using a card and being charged plus adding a tip for using the online web site is going a little to far.

Although the waiter was charismatic, they did not listen to specified requests involving food…read moreallergies. We had to send food back. We had requested a highchair, and it was never brought after asking multiple times. Had to go to the back and grab one ourselves. The manager wandered around aimlessly picking at things and playing with a napkin instead of engaging with any guests or waiters. A majority of the wait staff were standing by the registers and bar talking and laughing instead of checking on any customers. The food was fairly good, a bit pricey, but not enough for us to return.

It's easy to find and there is plenty of parking. There are spaces adjacent to the building as well…read moreas across a traffic lane. There are handicapped spaces adjacent to building right next to entrance. The host counter is right in front as you walk in. We were greeted immediately and taken to a booth. Seating is mostly tables as well as booths along the walls. There is also a patio on the side of the building. Our server came by a couple minutes after we were seated to take our drink orders. While waiting on the drinks I grabbed a few different salsas from the salsa bar. The salsa selection is good and there are a lot of different options. Once our drinks came and we made the food order, we waited another 10 minutes or so for it to arrive. That was the last time we saw our server until the end of our meal. My dining partner ordered the Chili relleno. While a decent size, the dish was subpar. The beef filling was quite dry and there was no to very little cheese inside. The meat filling was ground beef with minimal seasoning. This was a very bland dish. The Mexican street tacos (one each of beef, pork, and chicken) came with beans and a Cesar salad. The beans were fine as was the salad. The tacos all had a chipotle sauce added which was fine, but I would have preferred the option of adding different salsas from the salsa bar without the chipotle sauce already added. Unfortunately, all three meats were slightly dry and were very bland. The other ingredients were fine, and the flavor of each taco was greatly enhanced by adding different salsa options from bar, even over the chipotle sauce. This made the dish palatable. It appears the menu has been "Americanized" and lacks true Mexican authenticity. While it is acceptable for what it is, authentic Mexican food can be found in abundance just a half mile away.

Good food, good service and a nice happy hour. A very nice salsa bar. Altogether a nice ambience.read more

Staff is friendly & always provides great service! We have tried several different dishes, all were…read moreenjoyable. Cozy & bright atmosphere.

Good Mexican food. Very high soda prices. Five small sodas at $3.50 per soda. 17.50 + tax for 2.00…read moreworth of drinks at cost. A bit crazy! Maybe 12 oz with ice...

This place was delicious…read more Went here for my fiancé's birthday and had a very nice meal. We started with some bread and a round of Pinot noir. I saw the Brussel sprouts appetizer on another table that also seemed inviting. I'll have to get that next time. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken had a very nice kick to it and was worth the price. My fiancé ordered the shrimp pasta with zoodles. Cooked very well, but it was a little small for me, but not for her. I also know from another member of the party they can even cook a filet mignon Pittsburgh style, so the kitchen has some talent in the back. Also has very nice and attentive staff, and even met the owner. We will definitely come back here again

Great dining place at downtown Morganton. Came in town to visit an old friend who live right at…read morethe downtown surrounding by all the business owners. The best deal on Wednesday is all wines are 50%. Two of us shared a bottle of Tilla Syrah Malbec. I had salmon that was well prepared but slightly well-done. The flavor was great. My friend had Fish & Chips (two fried fish surrounded by way too many wedge fries). The place is very roomy and not too noisy to have a great dinner conversation.

I have visited this establishment many times, but this was my first experience having their brunch…read moremenu. My family and I were not disappointed. The food was delicious, staff were attentive, and the atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday brunch. I will definitely be back again to try more Sunday brunch specials.

This is a semi-hidden gem in downtown Morganton! The downstairs pub features great tacos at great…read moreprices. The drink menu is limited but certainly adequate, service is attentive and friendly. I had an adobe chicken taco and a refried bean taco, my wife had tofu taco and a Mexican street corn taco with chips and guacamole. We highly recommend

We stopped in visiting the area - good, hot, quick food, we ordered what we thought was fajitas for…read moretwo - our bill came and was individual orders of fajitas (portion size for 1 is the image) we couldn't imagine a larger amount of food for the Fajitas for Two! Overall cost was in line for typical Mexican restaurants - lots of food and left overs

Fantastic Mexican restaurant and bar. We were greeted and seated immediately. The food is…read moreexcellent! Their Homemade taco shells make a big difference. Everyone in our party of five was very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food they ordered. It's a Spacious building with different dining rooms decorated in an authentic Mexican flair. A bonus...There are Big screen TVs are located throughout the bar and dining area.

This was a really pleasant surprise. It doesn't look great from the outside, but the food totally…read moremade up for it. They have an awesome salsa bar and fantastic appetizers. The chorizo queso was amazing, but I wasn't a fan of the tequila queso since you could definitely taste the tequila. The fajitas were solid, the menu is massive, and the staff was super friendly. I would definitely come back.

Amazing food, exceeded all expectations, and I will definitely put this on my list of favorites…read morewhen in the area again!