My family had a really nice experience at Miró! We came in on a Monday with a reservation, but it…read morewasn't packed so probably not needed. We came with our toddler, and they were very accommodating, asking if we preferred a booth or a table since we'd be clipping her high chair onto the table. Mood inside is dimly lit with Miró prints on the walls. A number of groups there that night were celebrating birthdays, so it was definitely a good vibe! We all ordered sangrias, 2 of the Miró (red) sangrias and 2 of the passion fruit (white, sparkling) sangrias. All were so delicious! Amongst the 4 of us, we split the paella de carne, gambas al ajillo, mejillones, and pulpo gallego - this was the perfect amount of food! The warm rolls they provided were so good on their own and even more amazing when dipped in the shrimp and mussel sauces. We ended the night with a flan, which was nice and caramel-y. Service was friendly, and they did speak Spanish, which was a bonus for us. I'll definitely be returning and recommending to others!

In town for meetings and skipped out to have dinner with family. They brought me here and it was a…read morerelaxed lovely evening. The cocktail menu did not skew overly sweet, as so many tend to. The skinny ranch water was crisp and they also made me an excellent off menu mezcal Negroni. We had the empanadas and the fried calamari to start. The latter was especially good. If I'm ever back I'd explore the tapas more. I had the wild caught Caravina, a delicious white fish, nicely seared and beautifully presented. The paella also looked great. Would have loved to try the flan, but we'd had plenty of food by then. The service was excellent. We weren't rushed and our server had great recommendations. The ambience was very relaxed and it wasn't too noisy, making it easy to talk and catch up. A nice spot for an enjoyable evening out.

I went with a group of 4 others for brunch on Sunday to take advantage of the dollar mimosas. It…read morewas busy, and we got lucky we were seated without a reservation, so keep that in mind. I can't speak to the quality of the main drinks, since we stuck to the mimosas. They were alright, but anything that's actually a buck nowadays is getting 5 stars from me unless it's downright bad. These weren't bad, and they offered multiple juice options to mix it up. The food is fantastic. Between the flavor and presentation, you can tell they take pride in what they're serving. The server was very friendly and the place is nice and clean. We'll be back.

Two visits in, and Catalú has definitely earned a spot in my South End rotation…read more My first time was for a full dinner spread across the tapas menu, kicking off with the Chef's Board. The Serrano, chorizo, and Manchego paired with tart green apple and membrillo was an easy favorite. Most recently, I stopped in on a Wednesday night just to grab a drink and a bite at the bar. For a random weeknight, the vibe was surprisingly lively--packed room, energetic buzz through the open garage doors, and the bartender never missed a beat. A few standouts: - Espresso 43 ($15): Genuinely one of my favorite espresso martinis in Charlotte. The Licor 43 gives it a velvety, subtly sweet finish that plays off the roasted coffee without tasting like straight syrup. The star anise garnish on top was a nice touch. - Red Sangria ($9): Dangerously drinkable, well-spiced, and not overloaded with sugar. - Ceviche ($16): Super bright and refreshing leche de tigre, balanced out with those crispy, delicate sweet potato chips. Whether you're settling in for a long tapas dinner or just dropping by for a mid-week nightcap, it hits every time!

We celebrated my friend's birthday brunch here and had a fantastic time. She reserved a mimosa…read moretower, and our long table by the bar was perfect for our group of six. The service was attentive and smooth throughout. I ordered the patatas bravas, charuterie, and a kale Caesar salad, all were fresh and flavorful. Highights from the meal included the Motadito de Chistorra with Spanish sausage, piquilo confit, and Manchego, perfect for meat and cheese lovers. The Truffle Carbonara was rich and indulgent, and the Bulla Burger with caramelized onions and honey thyme glaze was a hit, especially paired with the saucy papas bravas. Great food, great service, I'm already looking forward to coming back.

We stopped by Bulla Gastrobar on a recent layover the Charlotte. It's in a mall, so drop off and…read morepickup was easy. It's a nice Spanish-themed cuisine restaurant, lots of tapas and Mediterranean cuisine. It was good! Decent cocktail and wine menus as well. We dined on muchas tapas... patatas bravas, lentil soup, Spanish meatballs, potato tortilla, gazpacho, just to name a few. All were good. Service was OK too. Typical mall restaurant where ceiling fixtures are crooked, burned out lightbulbs in many fixtures, dirty ceiling tiles. Food gave it 4 stars, the space itself is mediocre!

Great food. I got a Chicken Pupusa, Baleadas, and Pollo con Trajada. All 3 were tasty. The Pollo…read morecon Trajada was just a little dry/overcooked for me, but the seasoning was on point.

Food was okay. Looked really good but to me it wasn't amazing. Service was good and the ambiance…read morewas good. I feel the prices were extremely high. I guess every restaurant is hurting because of the economy or taking advantage of it. The good thing is that they don't ask for a tip when you pay( perhaps it's secretly included in the price). I had an al pastor taco and chicken tamale which I left most of it. The place was packed though. I'm a hard critic. If it ain't great I won't be happy.

Hugo is legit! His team which also includes his wife are some of the greatest people I have ever…read moreworked with. From the beginning he was quick to respond to all my endless questions regarding our wedding. We actually live in Asheville and wanted authentic paella so when I found out Hugo was from Spain I had to reach out to him and see if he was willing to cater our wedding. After trying his paella at soda city I knew he was the one. I made some very important decisions that day and I honestly feel I couldn't have done any better than spanish bite! We needed about 200 servings and he made it happen flawlessly! The seafood and the all you can meat were the stars of the show but the vegetarian had those animal lovers just as elated! I got compliments all night from how great it smelled to how cool it was to watch them make it to how awesome it was that they could get thirds!! THIRDS!!! I love to eat but even more I love to see people enjoying food .... It's love at first bite!

Hugo catered our son's graduation dinner and it was top notch! He quickly answered my endless…read moreemails prior to the event and then pulled it off flawlessly. Everything was delicious and very plentiful. We started with a number of tapas including gazpacho, serrano toast, skewers of manchega and tomatoes, and vinaigrette mussels. We then enjoyed the beautifully presented paella and ended with flan and churros with chocolate sauce. It would be hard for me to pick a favorite. Everything was excellent. Having Hugo cater a Spanish feast was much more memorable than just a dinner out at a restaurant. Our meal was a huge highlight of the family weekend.

If you come to Soda City Market and looking for great food, then you must have seen this stall with…read moreintrigued parties of people staring at the beautiful display of seafood with rice. These giant paella pans are extremely eye catching due to all the colorful ingredients used to make the dish. It's hard not to stand there staring for a while, smell that delicious seafood flavor, and ultimately make it your entree of the day at the market. For me, a paella is only perfect is it has a crispy crust to the bomba rice, widely known as soccarat in Spain. That crunchy and smokey texture adds a lot to this particular dish. However, with that said, they really use a lot of seafood and give this rice such a great taste. It's hard to complain much when you are enjoying your food ... ... and I certainly did.

From the owner: I Love Paella, USA is a small family owned catering business where we specialize in making Spanish…read moredishes such as tapas, sangria and of course our famous mouth-watering paella. You can compare the quality of our ingredients with others; we do not use pre-cooked rice nor do we use artificial flavorings. All of our ingredients are fresh, original and high quality. We visit Soda City market on Saturdays, we visit festivals and we also cater at private events.

I have to visit them in person. If its anything like what i got on delivery im sure itll make me…read morefeel right at home. Like honestly i lucked out this is the first cuban place i tried and theyre better at cuban food than what you'd get in miami. Which says ALOT. i love it. Cant wait to visit.

Lechon Asado (3/5): Wasn't a huge fan of the pork. There a lot of flavor and the texture was fairly…read moresoggy. The sides weren't great either. Pretty flavorless rice and beans and fried yuca that wasn't crispy enough or salty enough. 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)

What a wonderful restaurant!! I was recently visiting Hickory and this was the best place I ate…read more The restaurant decor is inviting and elegant, and enhances the dining experience. Even when crowded, the spacing of the tables and overall layout ensured it never got too loud. The food was amazing!! My mom and I split several tapas, my favorite was probably the green beans! Everything we had was delicious- the paella, the charred green beans, the grilled Caesar. The cocktails were also really good and worth treating yourself. If you can, save room for dessert! They had a nice range on their dessert menu and I gobbled up the pot de crème. Our waiter was fantastic, checked on us throughout the meal, kept our waters full and made sure we had what we needed. Also, the bathroom smelled AMAZING. This may seen a little silly to include, but they had some fresh lilies in there which made the whole bathroom smell lovely (and I'm sure cover all the less pleasant usual bathroom smells ). Just a really nice detail. You can tell how much thought and attention is put into this restaurant, from the food, to the layout, to the service. Everything is given real care. This place is a gem. We will absolutely be back!

Boca is one of those restaurants that I had wanted to try growing up, but I never did because it…read morewas a bit out of my price range. That said, I finally got the opportunity to try it. It is known as a Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant that serves various tapas. There is a lot of indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating, which is decorated elegantly. The ambiance is moody and somewhat upscale for a small town. I found the service to be solid. My friend and I got the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta, Shrimp Tacos, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Argentinian Roast Pork Sliders, and Bourbon Pecan Pie. In terms of the tapas, the Moroccan Chicken Tagine was delicious! It is a hearty and herby stew with shredded chicken that comes with this (complimentary?) warm and fluffy bread to dip into the stew. I was disappointed in the Bruschetta Whipped Ricotta. While the pita chip by itself was good, the toppings of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, and herbs on it made it taste more like a slice of pizza with tomato sauce. The Shrimp Tacos were decent. I could tell that the shrimp was seasoned, potentially a bit overseasoned, and the chipotle aioli gave it a good taste. The best dish for me was the Bourbon Pecan Pie. It came out piping hot but when paired with the vanilla ice cream, it melted in my mouth. I also did not find it too sweet, which was a plus for me! Overall, I think Boca is a lovely spot for a date night. The food leaves more to be wanted though, especially when basing items off of Moroccan and Spanish flavors. I am also biased coming from a larger city where this type of food was popular and readily available. I would probably rate this spot a 3.75/5 stars if I could.

Listen! I have no idea what has taken me so long to eat at La Isla Bonita! I ordered through…read moreDoorDash. When my food showed up, it was still steaming. I have never had a restaurant where I ordered from DoorDash and the food showed up still hot and steaming like I'm dining in! I appreciated that so much. I still wasn't ready for what came next.  I tried the steak first. Speechless. The pork is what I tasted next. Floored. Then the rice and empanada; both were really tasty as well. The portions are good and filling. I can't wait to go back. This place has been on my radar for years, and I'm mad it took me so long to get to this delicious food.

Love love loveeeeeee the empanadas! Food always comes out quick, hot n ready, & always within my…read morelow budget. Nice restaurant setting, a comfy and homey vibe, and the woman who tends to work the cash register is an absolute angel. Cant wait to go when they reopen tuesday

First time coming to this restaurant. Food was fantastic. Service was great. Felt just like being…read morein Ecuador but being in NC. The restaurant was clean and they answered all questions. Recommiendo 100 %

First time coming to this location and I love the ambiance the servers where friendly and helpful…read more We got a assortment of things like empanada de viento, corviche and arroz marinero.