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    Costa Del Sol

    2.9 (75 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken and steak fajitas with onions and bell peppers
    Simcha Y.

    It was our first time trying this restaurant, located at 10215 Park Road, Charlotte, NC, so we were excited. When we walked in, we noticed the decor was nice. It was better looking than most of the Mexican restaurants I've been to. We didn't get a pleasant greeting. It felt very "What are y'all doing here?" She wasn't rude or nasty, but it was just the look and vibe we got. We were seated, and it took forever for a server to come and take our drink and appetizer orders. I could understand if the restaurant was busy, but it wasn't. There were only four tables with guests, so I couldn't understand why it took so long. Finally, the server whose name was Zoe came to the table to take our orders for drinks and appetizers. Not once did she apologize to us for the long wait. We just let it go because we were hungry. We got our drinks and appetizers, and I must admit, they were good. We got martinis, sweet teas (they were out of lemonade--it was 12 noon), and water. We had chips, salsa, queso, and guac. They were all good. The guac needed a little seasoning, but it was good nonetheless. Zoe came back to the table and took our orders for our entrees. We finished our appetizers and drinks and waited forever for our entrees. When Zoe finally brought them to us, there was another young lady with her who was presumably shadowing her. The constant looks she gave us, as if she didn't like us or as if we did something to her, was just not a good look or feeling. She didn't smile or anything. I don't know if it was a cultural thing, but it wasn't nice. We didn't say anything about it and just anticipated eating our food, which smelled amazing by the way. We all got the fajitas and noticed that all of our steaks, onions, and bell peppers were overly charred. We ate the food without ever mentioning it. We never addressed any issue the entire time we were there. One thing I can say, Zoe seemed to be nice, but very out of touch with the table. She didn't monitor the table to notice when our drinks were low, so that she could bring refills. Upon finishing our entrees, she asked if we would like dessert. Only one of our party did. When Zoe took the dessert order, she never informed my family member that the dessert came with ice cream, and the ice cream was runny because it hadn't frozen despite being in the freezer. She just brought out the chocolate brownie/cake, and my family member asked her, per the menu, whether her dessert came with ice cream. Zoe told her it does, but she didn't bring her any ice cream because the ice cream wouldn't freeze in the freezer. We all felt that's something she should've conveyed at the time she took the dessert order. She brought out a bowl of ice cream on the side, and it wasn't frozen at all, just as Zoe said. We requested that the dessert be sent back or removed from the bill. Zoe stated she could see about discounting the dessert, but not removing it from the bill. We told her we wouldn't pay for it since the ice cream that came with it wasn't frozen. She then said she would comp the dessert because if my family member didn't eat it, and she removes it from the bill, it will just get thrown away. Again, Zoe was very friendly and she wasn't disrespectful at all. She had a warm smile and was very easy-going. So, I applaud her for that. I plan on returning to give them another try because the food wasn't bad, just overly charred to the point that the steak looked like beef jerky, and the chicken was dry as sand. I may not return to that particular location, but I can visit one of the other locations they have, as this one isn't an atmosphere I prefer.

    Birria tacos, skewers, and loaded chicken nachos.
    Garland M.

    Costa Del Sol's Park Rd. location is enormous. They have live music with a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays... on Saturdays there is dancing too. There are a bunch of televisions for you to relax and watch the games. The service is good, a little slow but overall still good. The food is above average and the drinks are good as well. Our favorite were the birria tacos which were some of the best we had in Charlotte. The meats we got on our skewers and for our ribs were a little over cooked but was still nice and seasoned so was still enjoyable. I would recommend this place for a nice date night or guys night out to watch sporting events. They do also provide takeout.

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    Shionda F.

    Found a honey comb Mexican hideout Restaurant yesterday. Now let me explain why the 3 stars ? I liked this place but wait time takes away from the actual food itself . When you enter it's a few photo ops out front and when you enter the restaurant it's a flower arch before entering thats really cute . They have a cute bar area that's good for watching the games etc on the wide screen placed in front of Costa del sol. Our waiter was awesome , but geesh the wait time on every time we would order anything was ridiculous. Order a drink it comes out 30 minutes later & the food even later . So Id say that's something this spot really needs to work on . Not to mention the complimentary chips n salsa they bring out the chips were stale. Once we told him he brought us out a fresh batch . Our food was simply amazing . I ordered the fried chicken w/ fried green bananas & cabbage salad , I was not expecting it to be so massive especially for only $10! It was a mouth full of explosion of yessss! My friends dish was packed full of flavor as well . With them working on wait time this is a spot I would come back to & patronize again.

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    Jeff M.

    I noticed a new restaurant in the old Tin Tin location so I had to check it out. The food was outstanding and the service was great! It's beautiful inside and it's big enough to spread people out in the the time of COVID-19. I'm not going to list a whole lot of things "you have to try" because all of the food is fantastic! I will give you a hint that they really specialize in Central American food (Costa Rican/Salvadoran/Honduran/Nicaraguan). They do have Mexican food on the menu and it's very good but why not try something a little different than every other Mexican (usually Tex-Mex) restaurant on the planet? The two things on the menu that I will mention are the Carnitas (totally legit!) and the pupusas - very nice! Pupusas are a Salvadoran specialty which are out of this world good! I think more people need to discover what they have been missing! They bring fresh tortilla chips and house made salsa right away. They don't have their alcohol permits just yet but they will have a full bar and several taps for draft beer. They assured me that they would have some very nice margaritas soon. I could use one about now! My advice is to try this place soon. You won't be disappointed!

    Jane T.

    This is a new Honduras Latino restaurant with food flavors that are just fantastic! The only way I can describe it is 'smooth! ' It's not too much of any direction... it was Just right ! Not too spicy& not too sweet. The flavors were just delicious. Delicious food, fantastic customer service, fun music and atmosphere that will keep you tapping to the beat ! Soon they'll have a license to serve adult beverages and then it's gonna be crazy busy ! Just know this - there is Delicious food served here !!! So So delicious !! We will be back .... Their dessert menu is full of yummy desserts! The Passion Mango cheesecake is so good you'll wanna slap someone. Served with a slight warm yet cool combination that brings the perfect balance of flavors & sweetness . Definitely two thumbs way up! Don't miss this place !

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    Sofia H.

    The food was uneventful, the servers although friendly they were exceptionally bad: forgot everything, took orders incorrectly and at the end didn't know how to split the bill by $ amounts... we had to tell her how the POS systems works. Please mind you, We all speak Spanish so it wasn't a language barrier. The oyster were warm, my fish were salty, the pupusa was good and the Hondurian empanadas were also good, the prices overall were fair and the portions are big. I posted a picture of the left over which was like half of the plate. That would be the only positive. We told them three times where each$ amount for each card and they still messes it up and didn't ask if they were in doubt then said they couldn't fix it, no refunds allowed or didn't know how to and made excuses and told uS we had to figure it out between ourselves like " tell them to give you cash"... There are other places you can find authentic food with better service. They are in need of better training and better cleanliness in the restaurant as well, there a lots of flies way too many for an air conditioned restaurant. I would return or recommend anyone coming here.

    Chicken fajitas
    Kevin C.

    I kept driving past this restaurant on my way to the gym for the past three months. I finally had the opportunity to stop in and was blown away by the fun and inviting decor. They have a lot of great TVs set up and a great bar in the center of the restaurant. The menu is incredible with pages of food. I had just finished at the gym so I've decided to grab the chicken fajitas and a skinny margarita, but I can't wait to come back and try the enchiladas as well as many of the other dishes that they feature. This restaurant seems to offer food not found in a lot of other Mexican restaurants I have eaten out in the Charlotte area. I think that if you like Mexican food, you need to stop in; I think you'll really be glad that you did.

    George O.

    I have been meaning to come here for a while. My friend and I were pleased with the ambiance even before you walk in (sorry I have a video of the backdrop but can't upload video on here). The place is humongous and we were one of 3 tables there. Costa Del Sol specializes in Honduran and Salvadoran food but also has some Mexican favorites such as tacos and enchiladas. We ordered a combination plate and also an extra pupusa. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge! Will def come back again.

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    Jorge L.

    I visit today costa del sol on the park road and it's a really nice place the lady Mera Santa was really nice with us and server us with a really kind personality so I recommended this place to enjoy of really good food and really nice place were they make you feel in family

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    I love all menu items... But I always go back to my ultimate favorite, the Cuban Sandwich

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    Food and drinks was amazing, given a lot of food for a very good price. Will remained for a lunch or date night with your significant other

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    Ordered as a part of a work group. Taco salad with no dressing and little salad. The fish was salty and salad not tasty at all

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    This is a staple place! Food is great! Natural drinks are amazing! Staff is prompt and friendly

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    Todo estaba muy delicioso,Gracias a Karen mi mesera que estaba muy paciente con nosotros y amable,Bien servicio y muy buena gente:).

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    4.5(244 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    First impression- nicely decorated and seemed like a fun atmosphere. I had to use the women's…read morerestroom right away. There was an employee fixing her hair. I took the first stall and discovered too late there was no toilet paper (even though they were the 2 large roll dispensers). One of my biggest all time pet peeves for sure. I checked the other two stalls and found both dispensers were totally empty. There was a large roll sitting on top of the second stall dispenser and an almost empty roll in the third stall. Needless to say I chose the wrong stall. As I was washing my hands the girl came in with a broom and I advised her of the issue. I'm thinking she didn't know how to fill the dispensers. Anyway, the margarita my husband had and the food was very good and the service was up to par. The star I dropped was for the bathroom situation and I wanted to drop it to 3 after I discovered after dinner the second stall had no toilet paper. So weird!

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    Tacos El Nevado

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    4.0(217 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    •$$

    I just left this place and I had a decent experience up until when I went to leave. Basically I got…read morethree Quesabirria tacos, a steak taco and two bottled Coca-Cola's. I originally was going to place the order online, but they're online option said it was unavailable so I went inside and sat down at the bar. The service was OK though it seemed most people did not speak English, which is fine. It just made it kind of harder to communicate. That said the food was decent but the reason why I gave two stars was because I feel very misled on pricing. The menu showed Que Siberia tacos three for $12. Steak/Asada tacos for three dollars which brings my total to 15+ the two drinks. I thought she said it was $20.80 so I paid it with my card and gave her five dollars cash for a tip. I get to the car just to double check the transaction and she charged me 3499 on my card and took the cash. I went back inside to confront her about this advising. She completely overcharged me, and she only offered to give my six dollars tip back to me. I am now going to dispute the transaction with my bank because I was unable to resolve this issue. That's sad.

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    8.0 mi•South End, Dilworth
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    I fell in love with Superica when I first moved to Charlotte nearly three years ago, and it quickly…read morebecame one of my go-to spots for reliable, flavorful Tex-Mex. But I have to start with a small heartbreak: my beloved puffy taco is gone. I grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where the puffy taco was created, and it's deeply nostalgic for me. It's not a sope, not a tostada--it's a true puffy taco, light, airy, and unlike anything else. For a long time, Superica made one that came remarkably close to what I grew up with. Unfortunately, after changes in leadership and kitchen management, it quietly disappeared from the menu. That was a real disappointment. That said, I still come back--because the food here is consistently good. The crispy tacos with picadillo are my current favorite. Picadillo (P-I-C-A-D-I-L-L-O) is a traditional Latin dish with many regional variations, and this version reminds me of the one my grandmother used to make in San Antonio. The portions are generous, the flavors are balanced, and the menu offers something for everyone--from enchiladas and chile rellenos to steaks and fresh tableside guacamole. Speaking of guacamole, I'm a purist. I like it simple: avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, garlic--chunky and clean. Superica delivers on that. The chips and salsa are bottomless, the salsa has great depth of flavor, and for those who like heat, they offer a tiny dropper of hot sauce that is smoky, bold, and absolutely not for the faint of heart. The ginger margarita is another standout. It comes with a generous piece of crystallized ginger and has a bright, balanced flavor that makes it easy to order a second one. And if you have room for dessert, do not skip the tres leches cake--rich, decadent, and a perfect way to end the meal. I also appreciate the little touches here: * Friendly, knowledgeable waitstaff * A lively bar area that's great for happy hour * A beautiful outdoor patio that makes al fresco dining feel special * And a fun tradition of sending you home with a packaged Texas praline This South End location is my personal favorite. It feels more adult and relaxed, while the Strawberry Hill location tends to be more family-heavy. Both are good, but the vibe here suits me better. Yes, prices have crept up a bit--as they have everywhere--but the quality, consistency, and atmosphere keep me coming back. And as someone who travels frequently for work across multiple states, I appreciate that Superica maintains a dependable standard wherever I encounter it. Bottom line: Even without the puffy taco, Superica remains one of my favorite Tex-Mex spots in Charlotte. Come hungry, bring friends, share plates--and as always, travel safe and eat well.

    Had a nice dinner with friends here on Monday night. It was quite packed at 7 PM and we were seated…read moreat a round table for 6. It was really loud for me and could only hear the people next to me. Ordered some drinks and they seemed to be backed up as it took awhile, but their cocktails were very good and yummy. I do like their family style of chips and salsa, especially the spicy green sauce in the bottle. However, it would be nice to have some spoons to share the salsa for the group. I had the cheese enchiladas and it was really delicious. The enchilada sauce was tasty. The rice and beans are also family style and was a nice addition. I did try the chorizo queso and it was a bit too watery for my taste. Service was great and would be back for the Tex Mex food here again.

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    Costa Del Sol - mexican - Updated September 2026

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