Que Onda is great! Food is great and service is excellent. Shout out to my waitress, Michelle! She…read moremade our experience amazing. I will be back!

Que Onda in Charlotte is a great spot when you're craving tacos, good drinks, and a fun, casual…read moreatmosphere. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant had a laid-back vibe that made it perfect for a relaxed night out. We started with chips and dips, including guacamole, queso, and salsa. The queso was creamy and flavorful, and everything paired perfectly with the crispy tortilla chips. For the main event, we tried a few different tacos, and they came out loaded with toppings. The fried shrimp tacos were one of my favorites, especially with the pineapple adding a sweet contrast to the crispy shrimp. The tacos were filling, fresh, and definitely not stingy with the portions. We also ordered the street corn, which was covered in cheese and seasoning and made a delicious side. The rice and refried beans rounded out the meal nicely, and everything looked just as good as it tasted. Overall, Que Onda is a solid Charlotte spot for Mexican food, whether you're going for taco night, grabbing drinks with friends, or just looking for a casual dinner. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Visited Charlotte for the weekend and were wanting some Mexican food. Last meal before my flight…read moreout ended up being at Azul tacos, which was an outstanding choice. I opted for a California burrito with asada, this hit the spot. Not only was the burrito well wrapped but it was very savory and filled to where it left me full. The place is a counter service restaurant with a bar as well so you can go and order your food first then order your beer/cocktails of choice. They also have a salsa bar but chips are extra. The restaurant is slightly noisy and can probably fill fast during peak hours. Overall I would come back, definitely highlight to my Charlotte trip!

I was in the mood to try and possibly find a new gem in the city and saw this place. The pics…read morelooked good and the reviews seemed to be good as well. This place gets one star from me. The food was extremely mediocre in taste and portions. I ordered the two-taco combo plate that comes with two sides. I chose Mexican Rice & Refried Beans as my side and the tacos I chose were Birria. Let's start there. There is no option to order anything other but the same two tacos so for example, I wanted to order one chicken and one birria or one shrimp taco and one birria taco, that option was not available. Most places allow you to customize your taco orders. I arrived to pick up my food and noticed the bag was NOTICEABLY light...which is a stark contrast to when I order this same kind of meal from my regular go to taco spots. I get home and start taking the food out of the bag and the taco presentation was good. They looked good and had pretty much what you would expect to be on them. I then go to open the containers that had my sides and noticed that the containers barely had any sides in them. I'm talking about the containers were less than half full of the rice and beans...to where it looks like they only put a couple of spoonfuls in each container. Which explains why the bag was so light. The rice looked like the typical Mexican rice and smelled about the same. It tasted very average, nothing special. The refried beans however, had no texture to them and looked like someone just put all the beans into a blender and turned them into a thick paste of some sort. They were completely flavorless and also didn't have the layer of cheese on top on them that most authentic places put on there. The three tacos were also very flavorless. The meats had absolutely NO flavor to them which is crazy for a birria taco. They were full enough with meat, salsa, onions, etc. but the meat had very little seasoning. I also found two VERY hard and sharp pieces of BONE in one of my birria tacos. I have braces and thought one of my back brackets had come loose. Imagine my surprise when I spit everything out and saw a decent chuck of bone shard. I set i aside and took another bit of ended up with yet another piece, albeit smaller, of shard in my mouth. As someone who moved here from Los Angeles and prior to that lived in Texas, this place just doesn't cut it for tacos. Not even for a chain restaurant quality of tacos. It's just like so many of these trendy restaurants popping up all over Charlotte with mediocre food trying to make a quick buck before it's eventually shut down for whatever reason . I'll be sticking to my two go to places which are very authentic taco spots where I have NEVER been disappointed. They are little pricier, but quantity and quality are worth it at this point. I have attached pics and you can see the pathetic amount of rice and beans that they gave me in that entire container, smh. You can see it from the top view and the side view where you can see the shadow lines of how full the containers were. For comparison, the container was about the size of a medium Mac N Cheese from Chick-fil-A. Rice and beans are literally the CHEAPEST items to acquire and add to meals so being stingy with them is a really bad look.

I've been wanting to try this place for some time now . And I'm so glad I did . I went here on a…read moreWednesday night around 830pm and it was fairly busy . They have specials throughout the week and that night was half off for certain drinks at the bar . But I opted for a Agua Fresca-pineapple and tamarind which was very refreshing ! For my entree I had the Mexican fried rice with steak . It was full of flavor and had a nice kick to it . I can't wait to come back to try their sorbet drinks .

10 across the board! We went on Taco Tuesday where the…read morestreet tacos are half off! We knew then we were winning! This queso dip is one of the best I've ever had! The chips were light and airy. Very crispy. Salted just right. The tacos were all very flavorful. My only complaint was the meat was not piping hot. We didn't have any of their drinks but they offer an abundance of drink specials as well. The frozen ones look appealing. The service was quick as you order your food then find a seat.

This is the best taco food truck in the Charlotte area! We used Tin Kitchen to cater a birthday…read moreparty and it was a huge success! We had about 30 people at the party and every single person was raving at the amazing tacos. Their pork belly tacos were my favorite! I also tried their black bean nachos and they were so good! Their spicy salsa roja is absolutely top tier. I loved that they were able to pull right up to the house that we were having the party at and were very efficient and quick in taking everyone's orders. I would highly recommended them for any party. Everyone was so nice and super accommodating.

We first experienced Tin Kitchen at a food truck event in Charlotte. It was amazing!! THEN they…read morejust catered a wedding we went to in Gastonia and OH MY GOSH what an incredible experience we had with them. The food from appetizers to main course were TOP NOTCH but I have to say the servers were the stars of the show. They were courteous, engaging and friendly and honestly a joy!! I hope they see this review and pat themselves on the back for being outstanding human beings who take pride in their work!!

Dare I say the best burrito in Charlotte?! My first time I…read morecame I only tried their tacos: 2 Pollo Adobado Tacos and Camaron Taco. They were both really good and a big full taco! My husband really enjoyed his burrito so I tried that my next time. I've been ordering their California Burrito ever since! It's not a saucy burrito so I have to ask for the Jalapeno Cilantro sauce. It reminds me of a sauce I used to get at my favorite taco truck in California (Leo's Taco Truck), Get it & Thank me later! I always get my order to go but there is seating outside.

I finally got a chance to check out El Malo, and I'm glad I did. It's a cute little taco spot that…read moreis perfect when you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal. They also serve burritos, which looked really good. I asked the staff what they recommended, and I ended up getting the al pastor taco and one of the beef tacos. I can't remember the name of the beef taco, but both were delicious. They definitely do not skimp on the onions and cilantro, so if you like fresh toppings, you'll be happy. My beef taco was just a little tough, but it was still full of flavor and very enjoyable. The ordering process is simple. You order at the front, they give you a number, and then they call you when your food is ready. There are a few tables outside and small tables inside near the kitchen. During lunch, the other side of the restaurant was closed, but I could see the hidden speakeasy style dining area. It looked really cute, and I definitely want to check it out on my next visit. The only thing to keep in mind is the parking. I went during lunchtime, and the parking lot was packed. I had to drive around a few times before I found a spot, but it was worth it. Overall, I really enjoyed El Malo. The tacos were fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was looking for. I can definitely see this becoming my go to spot whenever I'm craving a quick taco. I'll definitely be back. :::writing If you're posting this on Yelp, I'd probably give it a 4.5 or 5 star vibe based on what you described.

Uptown tacos. Know what you're getting into. Food was solid for what I would argue is more of a bar…read morethan a restaurant (we went after a CLTFC game). Hopping atmosphere with plenty of people watching no matter what time of day. Tacos were decent and reasonably priced. If you're in uptown and need a quick lunch or just want some solid Mexican after a game this is a great spot to check out.

So I only stayed for drinks and got chips and salsa. Which surprised me weren't free like in most…read moreMexican restaurants. These were $7 which he typed in himself so I'm not sure if he just decided to charge me on his own or what. Anyways for $7 I would expect my chips to be hot and fresh not stale. The salsas that came with it left much to be desired the Verde sauce tasted like the jar sauce from Heinz. The menu doesn't give you prices for drinks so make sure to ask to avoid any crazy totals. My margarita was all sour mix and her Jameson and ginger was all soda. Overall drinks were poorly made. The restaurant itself was basically empty and it still took about ten minutes to get those drinks. The place is covered in contrasting elements. It's a very busy look.

Overall, I believe I might go back to this What impressed me was the authentic decor it's large…read moreand I hear they have live music on certain evenings although there was none our evening, but they did have a good playlist. We were seated pretty quickly on the patio. It was a nice breezy evening perfect for alfresco dining. Initially our service was fast. Our server came over. Took care of our water brought our additional drink orders and then took our order for food, but then it took a while. Eventually we did get it and I was surprised how well I liked the refried black beans and their rice I opted for their Birria tacos and they were very flavorful and the consommé was delicious. My husband opted for the fish tacos and well he had to fish for the fish in the fish tacos. It was very little and that was very disappointing. I asked him if he would return and he said he would, but he would either not get the fish tacos because they don't have near enough fish to be called a fish taco or he would ask that they put an adequate amount of fish in the taco. It was more slaw and cilantro than fish. But he did agree that the refried black beans were extremely delicious and the rice was very flavorful as well. We both like their chips, which are served with their house salsa. I was not a fan of the salsa. I like mine with a little bit more sweet nod, but my husband did enjoy the salsa. Overall, it was a good first time experience and I usually give a restaurant 2 to 3 tries before I figure if they're just not for me so we'll definitely come back again

Went with a group of 5 on a Saturday night, we arrived at 8:35 PM and they warned us they were…read moreclosing the kitchen in 20 min. So we needed to get orders in asap. (Sat night, DT Charlotte NC?) the service was nice though, and the food was good, nothing revolutionary or unique, but solid American Mexican chain vibes. Maybe come for happy hour? The chips and salsa stood out more than Barria tacos though if that's a good barometer

Los Sabrosos is a tenant of the large shared kitchen space known as Southend Eats. I have not been…read moreby yet, only ordered Door Dash, but aside from delivery, you can order online and pick up using a locker system, or you can order in person using a kiosk. It is a cool concept and they brand themselves as a restaurant co-op. I have tried a couple, but the one I order most frequently is Los Sabrosos Cocina Mexicana. They aren't fancy, but if you got the late night munchies for some greasy Mexican they come in clutch. Their quesadillas and birrias are pretty bomb and they have a really good hot salsa that brings the heat. I've only recently been made aware that they offer a beef birria pizza and now I am very intrigued. I will need to try soon and report back. If you're out late one night and looking for a quick delivery check them out!

Quite underwhelmed. We tried Birria and it seemed like it was Barbacoa. There was no cheese, so we…read moreordered/paid extra for it to come with cheese. It still did not include cheese. We ordered pico as a side and were surprised it did not come with chips. Overall, the meal was lackluster in flavor, and the meat was fatty. However, the salsa was flavorful, and the limes were very juicy and fresh.

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.

As a Bay Area transplant and lifelong foodie, I'm always chasing recommendations for great local…read moreeats. Tacos El Nevado came highly recommended, so I headed over for lunch with high hopes. The restaurant was packed when I arrived around 1:30 p.m., which is usually a good sign. It appears to be a converted fast-food building with its own parking lot, outdoor patio, and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Despite the Charlotte heat pushing triple digits, the dining room was comfortable and bustling. Service was friendly from the start, and I was quickly seated with ice water, lemon, fresh chips, and three house-made salsas. The chips were excellent--fresh, crisp, and clearly made in-house. The standout salsa for me was the red salsa, which packed plenty of heat and flavor. There was also a tomatillo salsa and a creamy green avocado-style salsa. Both were good, although the tomatillo leaned a little too tart for my taste. The menu is extensive, with everything from seafood dishes and quesadillas to tacos and larger combination plates. As someone who loves sampling a little of everything, I was hoping for more traditional combo options, but this menu takes a different approach. I ordered the crispy taco plate with rice and beans. The presentation was attractive, with the tacos served upright in a metal rack alongside refried beans and Mexican rice. The rice and beans were both delicious and easily the highlight of the plate. Where things got mixed for me was the taco filling. I was expecting a straightforward seasoned ground beef taco, but the beef filling tasted more like a guisado-style preparation with a softer texture and a slightly tangy flavor profile. It may simply be a regional style or a misunderstanding when ordering, but it wasn't what I had anticipated. The chicken taco, however, was excellent. Tender, flavorful, and clearly made with higher-quality chicken than you typically find in a crispy taco. After trying it, I immediately wished I had ordered all chicken. While this visit didn't completely win me over, I don't think it's fair to judge a restaurant by one dish. The packed dining room, friendly service, fresh chips, excellent salsas, and strong chicken taco all suggest there's more to explore here. Next time, I'd skip the crispy beef tacos and dive into the street tacos or some of the house specialties that seem to be what many regulars were ordering. Tacos El Nevado didn't become my favorite Mexican restaurant in Charlotte on this visit, but it earned a second chance. Life is too short not to eat well, Charlotte. Keep exploring. Sometimes the next great meal is just one menu item away.

Que Fresca is a fast and fun experience. They have 2 counters - one for food and one for drinks…read more You walk up to the counter and order. We got two Burrito Fresas (one grilled chicken and one chicken tinga). The burritos had the COOLEST crunchy cheese coating on the tortilla that the hugs all of the ingredients inside the burrito. Both the grilled chicken and the chicken tinga were phenomenal. We truly could not decide who the "winner" was because they were both so flavorful. Now, to talk about the other fun part!!! SORBET MARGARITAS! I'm obsessed. I had initially seen Que Fresca on social media, specifically for the soft serve margs. And let me tell you - they did nit disappoint. They have two flavors - strawberry and lemon (and then you can do a swirl). They were SO refreshing and delightful!! It was such a fun way to ~eat~ a margarita! All of the staff were friendly and very quick. The restaurant is well laid out and I love that it had TVs to watch all the games. The bathrooms are fun too - as the mirrors have color changing lights! I cannot wait to come back and try more!

Gave it a chance but wasn't impressed. Went for lunch and ordered the Burrito Fresa with crispy…read morecheese. The cheese was more burnt so the wrap had that unique flavor you get with well cooked cheese (make a grilled cheese. burn some of the excess cheese off dripping off the side , then eat it and you'll know what I mean). Before the server brought it out I could seem a couple of employees picking at one half of the burrito - which had me concerned. I assume it had some aluminum foil pieces from where the burrito was sliced in half. Sincerely hoping that was all it was. The employees seemed to be just standing around not talking to one another while there were tables that needed to be cleaned for new guests.