I am a regular here but I generally come for lunch. This evening, I decided to check out the karaoke event they have on Fridays. It was a light crowd this evening but a nice time was had. The bartenders, staff, event staff were all friendly and talked with use. Show out to Hugo was very hospital along with female singer and her husband taking pictures. As always the food was very good and tasteful. The ambiance is one of nice night club. They have an entertainment stage. Look forward to returning read more

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

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Entrees - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Yeah nothing special... That chicken and rice is disgusting no flavor dry and mushy at the same time is crazy. The rice and black beans was okay steak blaaaaaahhhh Plantains nasty Tostones blahhhh didn't even give you no garlic sauce read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Yuck no flavor - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Omg so good!! The lunch portion is enough to enjoy & be full! The mixture of rice, peppers, onions, & chicken is fresh & full of flavor. I will definitely be back here soon! I did order to pick up but f you'd prefer to dine in, the place is very aesthetically pleasing. read more

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Hands down the BEST Cuban restaurant in the Huntersville area!!! Drop what you're doing and please pull up!! The staff, food and the drinks are 10 out of 1000!!!! I can't stress enough! From the daily specials and the vibes this spot is amazing!! Hector is absolutely amazing! He's the manager and very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks! read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Yall azúcar is the spot. Ropa Vieja is so yummy, it is slightly pricey but worth the portions and scrumptious food they are serving up. The servers are always so nice. Darker vibe, good for a date !! Weekly drink specials you should check out, and lunch special is a bargain! read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - bar vibesss - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Every time I visit Charlotte, I have to come here for brunch! First and foremost, $4.99 bottomless sangrias... idk how they make it happen, but just don't ask questions. I've tried all the sangrias, but my favorite is the classic Roja. Food-wise, the Cuban egg rolls on the appetizer menu are the *best* - the sweet & spicy mustard sauce is supreme. Surprisingly, they're not actually not on the brunch menu (though it should be), but you can order from all menus during brunch. I've tried many of the brunch entrees and especially enjoyed the Guava French Toast and the 'Fulano y Mengano' entree. My sister swears that the frittatas at this location are superior to the other location. I've actually only been to this location once, because Ballantyne is typically closer. I will say this location is much cuter, and the lounge couch area is super vibey. We requested to dine in the lounge for a more relaxed, social experience. Summary: 10/10 experience read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Brunch in the lounge area with holiday decor Croquetas - Holiday Experience Cubano Rolls - Holiday Experience - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Food was good. I don't remember what we had but it was very tasty. Service was good. read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Dined at Azúcar for the evening of my birthday... the mixed paella was great as we shared between the 2 of us. The margarita was in a small glass but packed a punch! My husband enjoyed his sangria, although a bit different than others... we didn't have reservations, so they put us at a smaller table and not the requested booth (will reserve, if we decide to return). There was live entertainment and the lounge area was very inviting! I ordered a flan to go for later indulgence (bday) they brought it with a salute to my birthday ! Nice touch. It wasn't overly crowded the noise level was good.. we could talk and hear one another, even with the live music! read more

This establishment attempts to be a place of entertainment and a restaurant while not being very good at either. The food authenticity was sub par while being served in a dark uninviting atmosphere. The service was friendly but not efficient, transitioning to over attentive at times. They do make a decent mojito, but advise them to adjust sugar content if you do not like it sweet. Azucar needs to do some soul searching and figure out what it is they are trying to achieve as a business model. read more

Whoever is cooking at Azucar Cuban Restaurant is doing a great job at providing flavorful and authentic Cuban cuisine. However, I found the service department needing LOTS of help. I visited with a party of 10 people to celebrate a birthday. Upon entry, the decor and vibe here is very dimly lit, sultry and almost "loungey". There's a standard bar with seating and a few couches facing a small stage where they had a bass player performing some jazz tunes. The musician on a Saturday night was super chill. Toward the back area there's additional tables and seating. The highlight here is the extensive menu of Cuban staples. I tried the Branzino dish (fried fish filet with potatoes and veggies) and it was super flavorful. The camaron enchilado (shrimp with veggies and rice and plantain) was also very tasty. My husband had the Masas dish with a side of black beans. This dish also had a lot of flavor and hit the mark on texture. I tried various other dishes and as a WHOLE - the food gets a 4.3 out of 5. All portions were LARGE and very filling. The cocktail menu is pretty fun and leans more toward Cuban style/fruitier drinks. I highly recommend the mojitos - I enjoyed mine. The experience wasn't as great as it could be because our waitress was not super knowledgeable or attentive. It'd take pretty long to get another round of cocktails or for her to check on us. They can only split payment 4 ways for large groups. Please note, you won't be able to select multiple dishes off your tab and just have them bill you for those dishes. This means: you'll have to sit there with a calculator on your phone and start adding up and splitting dishes and then tell them exactly what to bill you. Furthermore - they tack on automatic 20% gratuity - which you also will have to calculate with your party. This kind of system is super outdated and put a damper on the experience of the birthday person. In my opinion, a restaurant charging their prices and giving the impression of a more upscale dining experience should have much higher service across the board. The ambiance as a whole was very quiet and chill because after the live bass player was done playing jazz, they had regular Latin music playing super low. For a Cuban restaurant, I would've loved to actually be able to hear and vibe out to some salsa. The potential is absolutely there for this place. We all enjoyed our meals. Kudos to the chef for executing pretty complex Cuban dishes - the food was solid. However, I'd love to see better service and a better customer experience as a whole. read more

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I can never say enough good things about this place. From the intimate atmosphere, to the impressive service, to the delicious food. Everything is just amazing our servicer was Luz, she is fantastic. We had the Azucar sampler that will fill you up with tasty treats. POLLO AHOGADO and the Havana Peking was all do die for. I can't wait to go back. They have specials every day. Dancing on Thursdays, Karaoke on some Fridays. Just so much fun. read more

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I absolutely love this location. They have an awesome lunch special. The food is always fresh and very tasteful. The staff greets you as you enter the establishment. The wait staff is always happy and come with great food or drink options. They have several dining options( at the bar, patio, dining room and a sitting lounge area. read more

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RACIST! RACIST! RACIST!!! I hate to put this, but experiencing a lack of service on two separate occasions is why I will never return to this location. The first time I visited, there was a large group of Spanish speaking people that were loud, boisterous, and they even knocked over a glass. That table was well attended to by our server while she disappeared for at least 15 minutes. We had to flag down another server to go get her. On this visit, my sister ordered the bottomless mimosas and some rice as a side. On my second visit, I genuinely was not hungry and I wanted to get the bottomless mimosas that were $5-10 dollars. There are rules that are specified on the menu, but I didn't see where it was specified that you cannot order the bottomless mimosas by itself. The server took our order, but then comes back and says that the manager said we have to order something from the brunch menu to get the bottomless mimosas. I am not arguing over $5-10, but as you saw in the previous paragraph that a side of rice (which is not on the brunch menu) was ordered with the mimosas and that was sufficient. I wanted to get clarification on the policy because I genuinely enjoy coming to the restaurant. I made sure that I wasn't rude or anything because again arguing over $5-10 isn't that serious to me. When I asked the manager about the policy for just ordering the bottomless mimosas, his tone of voice was rude and he said "it is just a part of the policy." I'm not sure if he thought that I was trying to challenge him, but I just needed clarification since there was an obvious discrepancy from the last visit. Again, the waitress disappears for about 15 to 20 minutes. There are other Spanish-speaking tables around my table which are being attended to while I am being left alone having to flag down the server yet again. Not to mention there were flies flying around our table. The manager really ought to work on his customer service because the place is nice. I mean this with the utmost sincerity that I WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS LOCATION!! read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Decor - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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2/5 Stars Event: Offline Brunch | Azucar - Huntersville, NC Reservation: 11:30 AM | Party of 2 We came to Azucar for the Offline brunch event with a reservation for two at 11:30 AM. Unfortunately, while the vibe had potential, the experience fell flat in several key areas. To start, we received our Caesar salad and Cuban rolls but never received our brunch items -- it was mistakenly given to another table and never replaced. The restaurant did remove the missing food from our bill, which we appreciated, but it was still frustrating to attend a brunch event and leave without eating any brunch. The event was held outdoors, and while there is both indoor and outdoor seating, the outdoor space had almost no shade. There were a few trees, but depending on where you were seated, you could literally be roasting in the sun. The event advertised "bottomless mimosas and sangrias," but according to the menu there was a six-drink limit per person, which felt misleading. On top of that, drinks took a long time to arrive, and our check was incorrect more than once. The DJ's set was fun once it got going, but for the first 45 minutes or so, there were technical issues with his cords and sound levels, which made things feel even more unorganized. All that said, the staff was genuinely kind and did their best, but they seemed overwhelmed and understaffed for the size of the crowd. The idea and energy behind the event were there -- it just lacked execution. Hoping Azucar takes the feedback seriously and makes adjustments for future events, because the potential is there. read more

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We went here for dinner in a Friday night it wasn't crowded. We were able to walk in and get seated right away. They had a bar lounge area and the restaurant was in the other side with some tables. The lighting was dim and the volume of the place wasn't load. Our server was very nice. We ordered a couple of drinks. I got a mojito and I found out they have a mojito passport for you to try and get stamps for all of their flavors. The food was good. I had the ox tails with was nice and tenders and it had a more tomato/wine base flavor to it. We had the sampler appetizer which was delicious. Everything we had in there was good. You could eat that as a meal bc it had such a variety of empanadas, yuca and a couple of other items. That's was enough to share. This place was nice and we will be coming back. read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Sampler - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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This place is perfect for a date night. The food was great, the ambience was nice and felt personal. The lighting and decor made this place seem very well put together. Would happily return in the future read more

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We had such a good time!!! The service was exceptional - she checked on us regularly, brought new bottles of water since their cups are so tiny. She mentioned the specials when we sat down. The food was delicious. Everyone in our party was so pleased with their meal. The food is plentiful and flavorful. The desserts were so good. That tres leches! Drool. The churros come in a really cool set up, too. Since we were saying goodbye to some friends we ended up taking photos in the front area that has a neon sign. The space is moody and I loved it. Really glad we checked it out before we move out of town! read more

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My wife and I had our first lunch at this restaurant and we were quite pleased. We shared soup ropa vieja, and a Cuban sandwich. All were very good. The portions were good and the service and atmosphere were pleasant. read more

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My niece and I walked in to Azucar not knowing what to expect. We were greeted warmly and the hostess seared us promptly. We were directed to a nicely lit booth and given menus. Our server was quite pleasant and helpful. She answered our questions and gave us a couple recommendations. We decided to order a sampler platter a were extremely pleased. The flavors were amazing. Then we decided to have the pork. That too was a great choice. The meat outside was crispy but the inside was tender and moist. Even though we were full we agreed on dessert. We had the flan and that was the perfect ending to a fantastic dinner. It was a beautiful evening and we enjoyed the entire experience of Azucar Cuban Restaurant. read more

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Visiting NC State and was trying to find some good grinds. Cuban it was! Boi, it's my first Cuban experience. Food was amazing especially the sandwich! Inside atmosphere was a little dark. The bar side atmosphere was good but opportunity area in the dining room. Service was excellent, always check on us if we needed anything. Will definitely come back again before I leave! read more

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Unreal how good this place is. Been so long since I have had Tostones! Order the Bistec Relleno! It is out of this world delicious! 5 stars across the board. Highly recommend stopping here! read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Bistec Relleno! - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Came on a Friday evening. Eli was our server. She did great in checking on us constantly along with several other servers that weren't assigned to our table. The food was very flavorful. I had the oxtails, and they were great. Drinks were good, too. Their location is very different from the way the gas station is situated and could be easy to pass. But I so plan to return and try some other menu items with the various specials they offer. read more

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We had a very lovely brunch at Azucar. Robert was our server and he was wonderful and attentive, as were the rest of the staff. Everything was flavorful. We had the Loaded Potatoes (over-easy eggs) and the Con todos los hierros. We also enjoyed the bottomless mimosas and sangria. Thank you again! I look forward to going to see the live music. read more

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As a real Cuban, am sorry to say that the food was not authentic The croquetas were soggy with an after taste I ordered the pollo a la plancha, It was soggy and the plate presentation needed better arrangement I must say the decor was very nice, Service was slow but presentation of food and actual taste is important read more

We stumbled upon this place when we were on our way to a winery, and I'm so happy we did. Came on a Sunday, and they had bottomless mimosas and sangria! The place was fair priced and had music playing the whole time. An excellent ambiance, for sure. The food was tasty, and the drinks were even better. Excellent service from the bar area as well. read more

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Let me tell you...Azucar is the truth, when it comes to Cuban food! There were so many food choices, I could hardly make a decision (which means I'll be back multiple times)! LOL! I opted for the Masas dish, which is fried pork chunks, along with rice and yuca fries. It was amazing! Flavorful and cooked to perfection! Also had the red sangria, which was a hit as well! Azucar is located on Old Statesville in Huntersville. You can pass it by, due to being in a small strip mall with a gas station. But inside, you would NEVER know that you're not in Cuba! The service was phenomenal as well! Our server spoke multiple languages and was excellent in explaining dishes and making recommendations! An all-around super experience! Definitely give them a try if you're in the area (or just make plans to go anyway)! You won't be disappointed, it will be planning your next visit! LOL! read more

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I got a seafood soup. It was so satisfying and great after a night out. They have unlimited mimosas on Sun. Amazing and only $5! Staff is attentive and ambiance is beautiful. Prices are more than fair. I wish I lived closer. This would be a weekly spot. My husband got steak and eggs and loved it. read more

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So first time here and the vibe was nice. Nice spot for date night or girls night. The decoration is pretty. The food was good. I got the salmon dish and only thing missing was vegetables. The Croquetas was not that good, very heavy. The paella took forever that my friends just left and end up cancelling their order but they did not get charge. The service was good. You can't split the bill by what you order though if it's a big party. Can only use up to 4 cards to pay for a big party. They share parking with a gas station and other business so it was hard to find parking. Overall nice experience. Just hard when you come with a big group. read more

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Very demure!! This is a sexy date night spot. I came in on Monday with the girls to get the $3 Mojitos and received a $10 fine in coupon when in checked in. I ordered the Cauliflower wings and they were great. Staff was great and restaurant was clean. read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

The food was amazing. Meat was perfectly seasoned, and the plantains were like custard.

It's dark inside which isn't my preference it the food is good. Easy to park and walk right in. The bartender isn't too stingy. All the staff is friendly and attentive. read more

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We took a nephew to Azucar tonight as an introduction to Cuban food. We sat at the bar for drinks before going to our table. They have some great cocktails (Alfred is GOOD at what he does!) but if you're looking for something that is always good, try their Mojito. There are several versions but the Classico is a really good Mojito! We sat down and ordered an appetizer; the Cuban rolls. A bit like Spring rolls at an Asian restaurant but these have that Cuban sandwich flavor. I had the Palomilla for my entree; thin sliced steak with plantains, onions, and rice. Soooo good. Cleaned my plate. My wife had the Cuban sandwich. Azucar gets their sandwich bread (Cuban rolls) from La Segunda, the oldest Cuban bakery in the USA. Azucar's Cuban Especiale has pork, ham, salami, prosciutto, swiss cheese, mustard and pickle. This is a really good Cuban....its hard to order a sandwich for dinner with their super entrees but their Cuban's are really good! Our nephew ordered the Ropa Vieja which is beef short rib with potato mash and bell pepper salad. Everyone was too full to even consider the dessert menu but their desserts are very good based on prior visits. We highly recommend a visit to Azucar in Huntersville. read more

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Q Went for brunch I was floored to find out they have bottomless sangria and mimosas on the weekends for just $4.99. This is unheard of. The red sangria was beyond tasty to start. I orderded the 1/2 chicken which is always my favorite at Cuban restaurants. This chicken was more flavorful than all of the other Cuban restaurants I've frequented in the Charlotte area. The lime sauce was delicious even the dressing on the salad was tasty. This is the closest thing to Cuban food in Miami that you will get in these parts. I will definitely return as this is now one of my favorite spots. read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - 1/2 chicken - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

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Food was absolutely amazing! I had the arroz imperial (gluten sensitive) and my mom had the Cubano Tampa ...fantastic. Hector, from beginning to end was also fantastic. ( extremely attentive) The setting of the restaurant, beautifully themed. Great weekend/weekday place ( especially if you want to feel that south beach/ Caribbean feeling) read more

Stopped by for $2 wine on Wednesday and it was amazing. Great way to unwind from a busy day. Cuban rolls were delicious as well. Will definitely stop by again. read more

Azucar Cuban Restaurant - Wine menu - Cuban Near Me - Huntersville, North Carolina

Wow! So happy my friend picked this dinner spot. The whole vibe is great. The atmosphere is very laid back. You could tell some people where there on a date and others were there to catch up with friends over drinks. There is indoor and outdoor seating. And I heard they have live music on some weekdays. The drink selection was equally nice. My friend ordered an old fashioned which the smoked right in front of us. I ordered a Pina Con Fuego because I'm a sucker for anything with Mezcal. It tasted great. Now, the food stole the show. I would normally order salmon if it's on the menu. My friend said it was probably good, but suggested I order the Branzino. OH MY GOODNESS! Hands down one of the best dishes I've ever had. The bass was seasoned perfectly which carried over to the potatoes and vegetables. I don't even like squash but I'd eat their's everyday. I can't wait to go back. read more

So good! We love the appetizers - we always order two so we can bring the black bean dip home. If you eat them with lime chips as leftovers it's better than great! The service is always really good. The drinks are usually a little slow on the first one but that just lets you get into the feeling of the spirit of the restaurant. They have a super comfy lounge bar with live entertainment. They handle gluten sensitive requests. They do not do gluten free and they understand how to modify meals. read more

I haven't written a review for Azucar yet? I've been here quite a few times in the past two years and it's been delicious every. single. time. The vegetarian options are fantastic, the meat options are even better! I've gotten the platters, the appetizers, and quite a few of the drinks. All delicious. I don't think you could go wrong here! It's a very cute date night spot and romantic dim lighting. But it would be cute even for a casual dinner. Every time I've come, the service has been great. Lovely waiters, pretty quick service, and no long lines to wait and get a table! read more

My favorite is the masas!! When I go to Azucar, I dont need to look at the menu, I am always ready to order the minute our server arrives. Or when i get lunch to go. It's too dark inside, even during day time. read more