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    La Cocinita Mexican Restaurant

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Robin H.

    Great customer service. Atmosphere is low key; food, enjoyable. Always leftovers to take home. I had the Enchiladas Guanajuato on this visit - now my new favorite

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    Jolene C.

    The food is authentic and very delicious! The menu is limited but they do the menu right!

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    Patrick B.

    A great new Mexican restaurant in town (used to be Que Rico). All the food was great, full of flavor, served hot. Really enjoyed the spices and homemade sauces (red and green) as well as salsa. Salsa could have been a little spicier but overall enjoyable. Chicken and steak were spot on! Tender, juicy, flavored. Compared to the other Mexican restaurants, the serving sizes are smaller - and are slightly more expensive. Staff was very attentive, kind and appreciative to us dining. Dining hall is fairly comfortable with a lot of natural lighting. It would be nice to have small, 2 person tables on the patio...add to the ambiance. Overall, we'll be back.

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    Amelia Z.

    Amazing food! We ate at about noon, and were full for the rest of the day. I had both the green and red sauce on my chilaquiles, and I would definitely recommend the red for anyone interested! I'll already looking forward to our next visit.

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    Delicious enchiladas and huge portions. Great atmosphere for dinner! A must-try spot.

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    Excellent food; good selection. There were a couple of very good specials. Outstanding friendly, personal. service!

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    Favorite Mexican restaurant in Hickory. Recommend the street tacos and enchiladas tradicionales and supremas. Always great service.

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    4 years ago

    Really authentic Mexican food.Excellent staff.Hole in the wall place but don't drive bye it's worth the chance

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    Superica

    Superica

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    (865 reviews)
    46.4 mi
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    favorite restaurant...we celebrate everything here!!…read more on of the reasons it was my favorite is the red salsa!! it's now inedible....sooooo bad!!!

    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.

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