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    La Sa-son by winter

    4.2 (24 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Travis T.

    I went out of the way to try Ecuadorian food in Charlotte. The fish stew was decent with plantain chips accompanying it. If I were to come back, I would try a different dish.

    We were shocked that this was considered acceptable to serve to customers.
    N C.

    Burnt food, false advertising, and awful service -- avoid this place. We came in excited to try the food, but what we were served was completely burnt (see attached photos -- this isn't an exaggeration). It was dry, charred, and barely edible. We politely asked for a replacement and were told no because we had taken "a few bites." Of course we did -- how else are you supposed to realize it's burned? We spoke directly with the owner, Winter, who not only dismissed our concern but casually admitted that the food isn't made fresh, despite what the menu claims. According to him, they buy it from somewhere else, which means it's likely frozen and simply reheated. That's false advertising -- plain and simple. Between the terrible customer service, the inedible food, and being lied to about what we're eating, this was a total waste of money. Don't fall for the fake "fresh" claims -- you deserve better.

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    Gen C.

    Came by to try the food and it did not disappoint. Really good food! Portions are pretty generous in my opinion, I didn't get to finish mine and took it home. For the table, we ordered the empanadas de verde and for my main dish I ordered the Tonga (chicken with a peanut sauce and served with rice and sweet plantain). They do have the main staples of Ecuadorian food from the drinks to the dishes. Staff are very friendly. Definitely recommend.

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    Paul R.

    Finally an Ecuadorian restaurant in Charlotte. Don Winter has a hit! Had the bolon Mixta, the humita and the apple soda

    Leonardo S.

    Best Ecuadorian food ive had in my life!!! Great service from the waiter Daniel as well. 10/10 will come back

    We drove 30 miles out of our way so Jose could have authentic Ecuadorian food from his childhood. The encebollado pescado was delicious.
    Kate R.

    Highly recommend!! We drove 30 miles out of the way to eat authentic Ecuadorian food. The staff was warm and gracious. The food was fresh and worth the extra drive. Jose recommends the encebollado pescado Gracias!!

    Shrimp and Fish (mahi) Ceviche
    Steve S.

    Had an excellent bowl of shrimp and fish (mahi) ceviche. If you love lots of fish and shrimp in your ceviche you'll love this ceviche. The flavors were just right and the waiter gave me some tasty hot salsa to spice it up to my liking. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent. One odd thing is they don't seem to have a menu; the waiter described items and showed me pictures on his phone. I'll definitely be back soon.

    Caldo de gallina
    Maria M.

    Terrible! Save your money and time. What a disgrace to Ecuador. The soup had one yuca and very tough "gallina." It was either going bad or overcooked. The seco de gallina was salty! The best part was the two cans of sodas. The price is outrageous for the amount of food given. Forget the service- such tragedy. The health department will most likely shut them down..or they should. Will not be recommending this place at all. Please take down the Ecuadorian flag because your food gives all Ecuadorian food a bad name. Que Pena!

    Ceviche de camarón con chifles

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    WOW GREAT traditional flavors of Ecuador . Hearty stews and Ceviches. Don't skip on the Chifes and a fresh order of golden fried plantains.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing, authentic and service was great! Didn't know what to expect but so glad we walked in and will be a regular!!

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    Authentic Ecuadorian food finally :) it is tasty and they have a variety of options. Would highly recommend!

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    The encebollado NEVER disappoints! Sooo good! The service is great and the food always tastes delicious.

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    Great food, always being the best in Charlotte for many years, try the encebollado for sure!

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    4.3(138 reviews)
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    5/5 meal no complaints! The food was absolutely delicious and I will 100% be returning!…read more The brunch paella was so DELICIOUS! just bursting with flavors. The avocado toast from here may be the first avocado toast i've ever liked in my life!

    Me and a friend dined here during a locally sponsored event and it did not disappoint. Upon walking…read morein, the decor is eye catching, feeling both luxurious and quaint. You could tell they were very busy, so it took a while for a host to come and seat us. Once seated, it then took a while for a server to come to the table. Natalee eventually dropped by with some water, and admittedly let us know they were short staffed for the night. However, after she greeted us, her service remained attentive throughout the course of our meal. Now for the food, everything came out quickly, but one by one as it was ready. The roasted beets came first, which I expected because it was the only item we ordered that didn't need to be cooked. The pistachio butter and goat cheese really complemented each other well. Then came the empanadas and croquetas. Both came out piping hot, so we had to let them sit before trying. The stuffing inside of the empanada was very flavorful, and the croquetas are some of the best I've had in the city. Lastly, the calamari, shrimp, and mussels came in succession. The aioli served with the calamari was delicious and the breading was perfect. My friend ordered the shrimp and mussels, which I didn't try, but both were sizzling upon arrival and she thought they tasted great. Our drinks came in between the food items and while they were good, my friend had to send hers back due to the lack of juniper berry. When Natalee returned with the corrected drink, my friend was able to taste the difference immediately and finally enjoy it. As for my drink, I'm not big on dry red wine, but with the added components, I could barely taste it. We both thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered and we will be back! Additionally, this restaurant does validate parking if you park in the attached garage on the side with the ticketed entry. If you use the QR code to prepay, they will not be able to refund what you spent, so be wary.

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    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!

    Had a great dinner here:…read more Appetizers/Tapas - Patatas bravas: not crispy enough - Mussels: good but not a must do - croquetas: delicious, would get again - calamari: good as well - Shrimp al Pil Pil: good too - piquillos: good Pork chop: the chef apparently recommends it medium but I thought it was too dry; I would get something else next time Grouper special: this was better although the flavor was a little egg but I attribute it to the grouper Passionfruit sangria: this was refreshing and flavorful Dessert - Flan: homemade and would get again - Tiramisu: too much cream - Coconut cake: this was good, and I'd get this over the tiramisu - Flourless chocolate cake: this was good too

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    Everything about Pio Pio is a 10 out of 10! The service was beyond lovely - friendly, super…read moreattentive, and service was fast. Restaurant was beautifully decorated and clean. Everything we ate was incredibly delicious and so authentic. We ordered a ton of food for our table (most not pictured here because we ate so fast!). Notable the tostones, calamari, the chicken, and yuca...all absolutely amazing. We also ordered pollos soltado to go for a family member who raved it was the best they had since moving to this area.

    Pio's restaurant has gotten a facelift and it's even better than it was in the past! The score has…read moreincreased to 99, the seating has been updated and the food is still delicious--maybe even better! We went on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Our meal was excellent as it has consistently been, especially since the changes have been made to the restaurant. I want to make sure that I mention the cleanliness of the women's bathroom. This is the second time in a row that I've used it and it is very well maintained. It's large, clean and odorless. It gives me an overall positive feeling about the restaurant, which adds to my comfort when we eat here. We love coming here. The prices are reasonable, the portion sizes are just right, and the servers are attentive and friendly. A great experience!!

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    4.2(669 reviews)
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    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.

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    Tried some new tapas again this time…read more Brussel Sprouts (5/5): Well cooked brussels with a very tasty, sweet/tangy vinaigrette sauce. Bacon Wrapped Dates (4/5): These all pretty much taste the same but the blue cheese sauce/spread paired nicely with the sweetness of the dates. Gambas Al Ajillo (4/5): The shrimp was good and I liked how much garlic there was. Some sort of added sweetness would've been nice. Potato Tortilla (3/5): Kind of like an eggy potato quiche. I really liked the crust, but there was too much egg. 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)

    Stumbled in close to 11pm on a Friday after striking out finding wine elsewhere. Barcelona was the…read moreright call, mostly. The bar area was busy but we managed to snag two seats on the side without too much trouble -- seat yourself setup. Here's where it gets a little mixed. My partner stepped away to use the restroom and I sat there for a while while one of the bartenders walked back and forth past me, clearly focused on closing duties, without so much as a glance or a menu in my direction. Not the worst thing in the world but when you're sitting at a bar alone it's hard not to notice. Fortunately another bartender came over, clocked that I was just sitting there unattended, and immediately smiled and handed me a menu before taking both of our orders. She turned it around quickly and that kind of awareness goes a long way. Shoutout to her. I ordered a 3oz pour of Syrah -- pretty decent, did the job. We didn't order food so I can't speak to that. The overall vibe was chill and low key for a late Friday night, which was exactly what we needed. Would come back for a proper visit earlier in the evening and give the food menu a real shot.

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