Finally tried the whole fried fish, and it was perfect ... so tasty and juicy, with perfect…read moreseasoning! The skin was incredibly crispy without being greasy. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and even better food! I'll definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

Los Paisas - Pineville Matthews Road Charlotte…read more New York strip, added shrimp - comes with rice, beans, yucca. Chimichurri. Enjoyed their food so much, I brought home chuleta de cerdo (pork) plate - with a piece of their amazing Chorizo, a chicken empanada and beef empanada and platanos maduros! I broke open the piece of pork so that you could see inside, so tender and juicy very flavorful with a beautiful crispy crust on it. It is my absolute favorite number one Colombian restaurant in the area, the owners and the staff are such good people. It was packed to the gills yesterday! Really loved the table in front of me that was full of family celebrating a birthday. It is always a treat to eat in! Cannot beat the prices for the portions and the quality. Always consistent.

I have been here several times. The food is good. Of all the dishes I have tried, Ropa Vieja is my…read morefavorite go to. I also like to pair it with black beans and rice with a side of sweet plantains. You can't go wrong. The bacon wrapped chicken is good too, but keep in mind the bacon is mostly fatty/uncooked. If you are with a group, the family style meal will save you some money. They have 3 variations, some include seafood. I included a photo of the all meat family meal. For desert the flan is outstanding. I highly recommend it. There is a stage for a band, but I have never been here when they had music. When I go it has always been quiet. You can't easily find parking in the back. On nice days, you can even sit outside. They checkout using an iPad so I didn't get a paper receipt. However, they allow you to look over your bill on the iPad prior. They still charge a fee for paying with a credit card.

The authentic flavors remind me of just how rich the Cuban cultural is minus the politics. An…read moreabsolute fantastic find.

I am a regular here but I generally come for lunch. This evening, I decided to check out the…read morekaraoke 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

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

Super yummy food! Meat was cooked perfectly. The starter…read morewas delicious, shrimp was also cooked perfectly. Pernil (roasted pork) mofongo was great. So flavorful. Margarita was very strong and only $8 Big parking lot for easy parking

Not sure what happened at Punta Cana, but it's giving new management... because the difference is…read morereal. It used to be hit or miss, but lately? Consistently GOOD. Flavor is there, food is fresh, and it's finally not disappointing me anymore. Whatever changed... keep that energy No sé qué pero en Punta Cana definitivamente cambió algo... y me encanta De verdad parece que hay nueva administración entrenando a los chefs (cocineros), porque la diferencia ¡se siente en el paladar! Antes era inconsistente, pero ahora la comida está BUENA, BUENISIMA con sabor, fresca y con ese toque dominicano que hacía falta. Que sigan así, porque por fin Punta Cana ya no me está decepcionando. ¡Voy a regresar!

LOVED EL PURO!!! We had a variety of dishes from ceviche to short rib, empanadas, and skirt steak…read more Our food was BEYOND flavorful and the portions were generous for sharing and still some to take home. The ambiance was giving Cuban nightclub! It was dim lit, live music, dancefloor was jumping, drinks flowing...it was all a vibe. Definitely the place for a date, or a family gathering with adults and/or hanging out with a group of friends. I would not recommend trying to bring children (if that's even allowed). The service was also nice! Food came out in a timely manner after ordering and we were tended to at convenient times for drink refills and ensuring everything was ok with the table.

I was raving about this place to a friend from past experiences so we went to check it out. It was…read morea Saturday night and the stage was packed as they had live music and most people (a mature crowd) were on stage dancing. Most people were either celebrating a birthday or out for date night. However, the music was so loud it didn't allow for much conversation. It had been some time since I've been back to El Puro since giving up pork- it made the food options a bit limited. The food was a little subpar especially at the price point. My friend was underwhelmed but the atmosphere and ambiance is and still remains great. Moving forward I'd probably just stop by for drinks if anything.

Came here for my birthday and had the best time! It was the exact vibe and experience I was hoping…read morefor - fun, vibrant, with delicious food and drinks. It was a bit too hot to sit outside on the deck overlooking the lake, but I will definitely make that a priority next time! I would recommend this spot to anyone. I tried the arroz con pollo with a side of plantains, and had a Paloma for my cocktail! The food was delicious but I think it would try a different drink next time. I like that they don't make the drinks too sweet I think I was hoping for just a little more punch of lime! Gorgeous presentation on food and drinks. The service was also very strong, we never had to ask for refills on our waters, it was very consistent from multiple waiters. And our food came out super quickly - we were a party of 9 and were there right at 6 and everything was so smooth and quick. One quick note- the restaurant knew we were celebrating a birthday because it was part of the reservation, but there wasn't anything special done like a complimentary dessert or them even saying "happy birthday!" This obviously isn't a huge deal but I think it's best practice that if you ask the guests if you're celebrating anything special you then... I don't know, provide a little something?? If not, then just don't ask I think. Will definitely be returning!

So this was a mixed bag for us. If my husband had his way he'd give it 3 stars, and that will make…read moresense in a minute. Overall, the atmosphere was lovely, the waitress was friendly and the food was good. Was it the most amazing Cuban food we've had? Absolutely not. The pork appetizer, Masitas de Cerdo, we had was the highlight. It was delicious. We were hoping it was a sign of good things to come. Unfortunately, the Vaca Frita my husband had he didn't like at all. There was a flavor to it that was almost like Cuban mixed with barbecue. I had the Mojito Chicken and it was good. Not amazing, but good flavor. My husband had some of my chicken because he thought the Vaca Frita was inedible. Now, I don't think it was that bad. However, his mom is Cuban so we have authentic Cuban food regularly, and none of these dishes tasted authentic. Expectations are everything, and had this been Cuban-Something fusion, maybe the outcome would be different. Having been to many excellent Cuban restaurants at home and while traveling, this one just didn't rank near the top. But the people next to us, with their bacon-wrapped dates and ceviche, loved this place, so maybe it was just us

We are regulars because the food is always delicious, and it is truly authentic. Today I had the…read moreNica Breakfast. Perfection with gallo pinto.

The sandwiches were absolutely phenomenal, like probably a top 10 sandwich Ive had. The sides…read more(plantains and pasta salad) were subpar. Also weird complaint but it was super cold in the building.

Well-run ballroom and Latin dance studio with amazing large dance floor, great owners and…read moreinstructors, dance parties and events. Exercise and other classes also available.

The Owner is nice, courteous, professional and easy to work with. His venue is great for various…read moreevents and we couldn't have asked for more. Our Son's graduation party was a memorable one.