El Charro Grande

my husband and i went for lunch right after they opened, it was our first time trying a colombian…read morerestaurant here in fayetteville. i'm mexican and my husband is colombian so we have high expectations for food. he got the lemonade and i got the mango water, the drinks alone were good af. the lemonade was made by hand with limes and was soooo refreshing. my mango water tasted like a freshly pressed mango i absolutely loved it! we got beef empanadas that were yummy and freshly made bc they were super hot and crispy. our food was also super good and just hit home. we will be coming back very soon!!

Everything was so good! The service was amazing as well. I recommend this restaurant.read more

Tostones

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Arroz Frito con Maduros

La Isla Menos

4.2(9 reviews)

28.5 mi

Not only was the service great but the food was delicious. Being someone that lived on the island…read moreof Puerto Rico for 26 years. I could definitely tell that they were native cooks as well. Our waiter was very, very attentive ensuring that our meal with flawless I'm sorry I don't remember his name, but he did mention that he had just gotten to Fayetteville recently. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely be coming back.

While visiting family in North Carolina, we were craving good Spanish food and went hunting for…read morePuerto Rican cuisine. Tucked away in a strip mall, this spot is the definition of a hidden gem. Honestly, if I hadn't specifically searched for Puerto Rican restaurants, I probably would've driven right past it without ever knowing the flavor explosion hiding inside. The restaurant itself is quaint, simple, and unassuming... but then the food arrives and suddenly you understand why people keep coming back. EVERYTHING we ordered was absolutely outstanding. We were a party of 9, which can sometimes be a challenge, but our waiter handled it like a pro. He was attentive, friendly, patient, and never missed a beat. I ordered the mofongo with carne frita and whew... that first bite almost made me emotional. The mofongo was packed with flavor and the carne frita was perfectly seasoned and crispy. You can tell the food is made with love. I also ordered a jugo de parcha. At first it was pretty tart since they use the actual pulp, but they immediately offered to remake it and added a little liquid sugar for balance. After that? Absolute perfection. Great food, amazing service, and authentic flavors that hit the soul. Don't let the location fool you -- this place is worth finding.

Mofongo

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Jugo de parcha

Guacamole Latin Grill

4.2(46 reviews)

2.0 mi

The decor is thoughtfully designed, creating a stylish and inviting atmosphere that immediately…read morecaught my eye. The space was impeccably clean, which made the visit even more comfortable and enjoyable. I also appreciated the calm and peaceful ambiance-- but he asked me if I wanted my first tacos instead of just bring them all at the same time, but the food was overall good

Searching yelp for a lunch spot while working out here today. Small place with great customer…read moreservice. Ordered a chicken burrito. The meat had great flavor! Rice was a little hard but everything was fresh and yummy. They don't have chips, was kinda bummed about that. Price was really good! 11 bucks for the burrito and an iced tea. Tastier than anything I've had since moving to NC. I'll be back next time I'm in the area. Decent amount of parking.

Chicken burrito.

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El Salvador Restaurant

3.9(56 reviews)

26.8 mi

First of all, CHECK YOU BILL! They tried charging us $130 over what the actual tab was, they don't…read moregive you an itemized receipt to see how much the total is with tax, they just calculate it manually with a calculator. So be careful, she said "it was a miscalculation" idk how true that was, but I hope it was just a mistake. She kept going back and forth with us, but we ended up paying the correct amount. Second of all, no greeting when I came in I had to find a seat myself, and say hello first. Third of all, it smells very bad, like dirty mop water. Fourth of all, the food was not the best. The seafood soup had more vegetables than seafood in it, and the taste is not good at all. I've had plenty of sopa de mariscos, and I can say this is the worst one. En primer lugar, ¡COMPRUEBA TU FACTURA! Intentaron cobrarnos 130 $ por encima de lo que era la cuenta real, no te dan un recibo detallado para ver cuánto es el total con impuestos, solo lo calculan manualmente con una calculadora. Así que ten cuidado, ella dijo "fue un error de cálculo", no sé qué tan cierto fue eso, pero espero que solo haya sido un error. Ella siguió yendo y viniendo con nosotros, pero terminamos pagando la cantidad correcta. En segundo lugar, no hay saludo cuando entré, tuve que encontrar un asiento yo mismo y saludar primero. En tercer lugar, huele muy mal, como agua de fregona sucia. En cuarto lugar, la comida no era la mejor. La sopa de mariscos tenía más verduras que mariscos, y el sabor no es bueno en absoluto. He tenido mucha sopa de mariscos, y puedo decir que esta es la peor.

I love pupusas and I've visited many places around NC but this place has the best tasting ones…read more I've been coming to this place for 20 years. The taste and consistency is still the same. Don't sleep on this little place. So Good! I had the beans and cheese and chicharron/ pork. Each one is 3.00 and they are stuffed. The curtido is on point too.

Pupusas & Nachos de Carne

I love Pupusas. So Good! I had the beans and cheese and chicharron/ pork.

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El Carbonero

4.3(84 reviews)

70.1 mi

Best Mexican I've had in a very long time. When we pulled up we were the only ones in the place but…read moreit started to fill pretty quick. The staff weee awesome and even brought us the homemade hot sauce (delicious by the way). Their chips for the chips and salsa are obviously homemade. Had to resist not gorging on those. I got a pork chop with rice and beans and fried plantains. The pork chop was fine but it was completely overshadowed by the rice and beans which were overstuffed by the plantains. This was just a delicious meal. The place has a wide variety of seating options for almost any size group. We also noticed they seem to do a brisk takeout business as well. If you're around or even passing through this is a must try.

Service was slow, they took more than 30 min to bring our food, it was only 2 of us. I ordered…read morechicharrón con yuca and my friend ordered el desayuno típico, it was delicious and horchata was great!

From the outside

El Carbonero

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El Carbonero

Latin Flavours Street Cuisine

4.6(16 reviews)

27.2 mi

The food was a bit hit or miss for me. The mofongo was harder and drier than I would've liked, and…read morethe deep-fried pork was pretty well done, but the pork itself really good flavor. Forgot to take a photo of these, because the empanada was the star of the show. The shrimp empanadas was the best part of the meal, super crispy and flavorful. I also really enjoyed the potato ball. Those two were easily the standouts and something I'd order again.

Food is delicious flavorful and tasty the service is great and drinks are delicious I recommend…read morethis spot check it out a hidden gem

Mofongo Relleno Camaron al Ajillo y pollo

Shrimp empanada & Relleno de papa (beef potato ball)

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Big ass sandwich Tripletas!

St Vicent Spanish Cuisine

5.0(1 review)

44.8 mi

Hidden Gem in Wake forest, the food is outstanding, delicious with generous portions…read more Can't say enough about props to this restaurant, we will definitely be ordering again! Cheers!

From the owner: Experience the real flavor of Spain We want for St. Vicent…read moreto become a reference point for everything Spanish in the area, so that people feel like they can visit our country for a moment. We plan to promote Spanish cuisine and to extend an invitation to every costumer to further explore our culture after leaving the restaurant.

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Las Ramblas

4.3(74 reviews)

37.1 mi

Nice mix of different foods you can get tapas style. Patatas bravas is always a classic and was…read moremade well. Everything we got was good. I didn't realize the Brussels sprouts dish was a salad when I ordered it but it ended up being good if you like Brussels sprouts. If you like pickled vegetables the mushroom dish is a must as it has mostly pickled vegetables in it. The steak was well made and paired well with the rest of the food. The shrimp/gambas were also delicious. The chicken empanadas weren't my favorite. The staff was very friendly and took good care of us.

Was in town for work came in to eat dinner on Tuesday night. It was busy but surprisingly the place…read moreclose early. I was really impressed with the food. I had just been in Barcelona a few weeks back so my expectations weren't that high. I opted for four different tapas. All of them were really tasty and had a lot of flavor. The goat cheese stuffed peppers were one of my favorites. I also enjoyed the octopus, the croquettes were really good and the lamb meatballs were really tasty. I finished it off with some churros. They were good, but not the best. I would opt for another dessert over them next time. I would definitely come back to this place. Definitely a lot of places to try in the neighborhood but add this to your list if you're into Spanish food and tapas.

33.0 mi•Warehouse District

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Barcelona Wine Bar

4.4(544 reviews)

•$$$

GNO at Barcelona was exactly what we needed!…read more The food was incredible with so many different flavors to try, the ambiance was perfect for catching up with my girls, and our server was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Great service really makes the experience, and they did not disappoint. Already looking forward to our next girls' night!

I came here with a date and it was a great way to try out a bunch of different things and chat over…read moresome drinks. The wait time was really long, but the place was nice and although it was busy, we were able to get our food and drinks. We did put our name down for a table, but they never called our name, thankfully, we already had a space at the bar so not sure why our names weren't eventually pinged for a seat Either way it was good, the parking deck right next to the building makes it very convenient as well. Unfortunately, every bit of parking is paid parking, which is really frustrating but that's kind of just how most downtown places are gonna be I guess It is pretty darn pricey, most of the drinks were above $10 easily.

Peach Montadito

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Paella Salvaje

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Cristofer M.

1 month ago

I tried the chicken tostadas thought they are in fried in flour tortilla, the chicken is perfectly seasoned and shredded. The rice was amazing!!.. read more

Amy B.

9 years ago

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Their food is the best around and so is their staff. We go there every week.

Ryan R.

12 years ago

You get what you payed for, definitely worth spending a night here for dinner if your passing by.

2 T.

11 years ago

Found this place on a road trip. We loved the salsa and the chicken chorizo fajitas are awesome

J Heydt P.

640

9 years ago

This place is awesome!! One of the best servers we have ever had at any restaurant!!!

E S.

9 years ago

Can't figure out how To delete this we didn't stop here

Matt B.

12 years ago

Great food and service. Right off I-95.

Sarah R.

13 years ago

Good food and good service.

El Charro Grande - mexican - Updated September 2026

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