The decore is fun and old world. The flavors are good we enjoyed our dinner,everyone has their own…read moretaste, and thought how it should taste or heat level. Nothing worse than those pompous reviewer that tell you I'm from where ever and I know mexican food. Wake up been to a few regions of Mexico, Texas, Calif , texas and New Mexico and great and crappy mexican food so it's by chance you hit a great place.

Very great experience! We ordered to-go and the food was definitely 5 star, for sure!!! The taste…read moreof the steak was so good, you could tell it was seasoned extremely well! However, the only reason I gave 4 stars was because for the price of the steak salad I ordered, it wasn't enough salad. It barely filled the whole container. Other than that, the people were kind and the ordering process was very smooth and quick!

best tacos ever had a great time good people good attitude and good ambiance BEST FOOD IN THE…read moreWORLD!!

Service was good overall--our waiter, Alejandro, was attentive and provided great service…read more Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. I ordered the chaufa, kam lu wantan, and sopa wantan, and none of them met expectations. The fried wontons in the kam lu had no meat inside; when I asked, Alejandro explained that they only fry the dough and serve it that way. The dishes lacked flavor across the board, and I would not order chifa from here again. My fiancée ordered choros a la chalaca, ceviche, caldo de gallina, and causa. While these were better than the chifa dishes, they still fell short in terms of authentic flavor. The choros were just okay, the caldo de gallina tasted more like a basic chicken soup, and the causa was missing the traditional bright, lemony flavor that defines the dish. Overall, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for authentic Peruvian flavors, I would recommend skipping Machu Picchu.

delicious food. hate the area may turn some folks off because the food is amazing. everyone has…read morebeen sweet. you enter and choose your seating. the salsa and bean dip is amazing. try the chimichangas, love the sauce

It was pretty good, but I'd prefer my usual spot over it. My rice tasted almost soapy, but not like…read morecilantro. Like dish soap

Easy 5 stars after visiting on Cinco de Mayo! This place was ready for crowds and seated our party…read moreof 4 with no issues. My breakdown: - Clean spot with a good amount of indoor/outdoor seating - Easy parking. Huge lot out back - Friendly staff that made us feel welcome - Food menu is unique. I'll cover that below - Amazing margaritas made with lime juice - Excellent prices including daily specials FOOD: - Outstanding taco options including lengua (tender), nopales, etc. - Food portions are LARGE - Plenty of vegetarian options - Fresh ingredients - Elote and Esquites No cons with this spot. Must try in Gastonia. I am looking forward to going back and trying new stuff.

Would not recommend. Overpriced, underseasoned and staff that does not make any efforts…read more *We had the elotes ($12 for two cobs of corn) and they were overcooked *The burrito was nothing to write home about. The birria-ramen bowl was promising and cooked well... but very little flavor. It's like they were short on something. Chips not included. No hot sauce at the table, sparse napkins. Didn't deliver my silverware until my meal (not included with appetizer). No smiles, nothing. Won't come back

Mezcali is definitely going to be a spot in rotation for me! The food was SO delicious, and the…read moreportions on their platter meals are no joke. You could easily feed two people with just one platter! Everything we tried was packed with flavor. The margarita flight is definitely a must, but whatever you do, DO NOT leave without getting the churros! They were sooo good. Also, my server Christian was great and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

Service: not very personable. Appearance: clean…read moreFood: Rubbery chicken, extra spicy sauce.

Last nights dinner was fantastic, we try new items each visit, my wifes fajitas were loaded with…read moremeat most ive seen in other fajitas else where. I had a 3 item combo but they're Reckless Escape cheese enchilada beef tamale and a chimichanga all very good Service on point, very helpful and polite

I have been here a few times for various things. It's in a strip mall so parking is available…read morealthough busy at times. The staff is friendly and welcoming even when they are busy. I always do to go orders. I get the chicken and rice lunch special with cheese sauce. I love their horchata. I sometimes just go there for that. I have also had their dessert before. The food is good. When it warms up I will go and sit down and eat instead of to go orders.

I highly recommend!…read more My meal was delicious and fresh! I went for lunch and ordered a vegetarian burrito and Mexican street corn came out hot and tasty, I love the salsa bar option. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambiance was clean and the decor was lovely! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did, I can't wait to return.

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 got a mound of food. Ordered the Steak and Chicken fajitas. It was slightly seasoned but the…read morecopious mound of protein made up for it. I also indulged in a peach Margarita which was phenomenal. Some claimed theirs wasn't strong. It was a holiday so I get it but mine was great. We had a party of 12 and the food came fast. Everyone ordered something different too. I wasn't a fan of the chips and salsa but that's ok. This location is smaller than the others. I feel its more intimate.

I am writing to formally complain about our recent experience at your Riverbend location. Five…read morefriends and I were celebrating a special birthday. While our first round of drinks was fine, the margaritas in our second round were undrinkable. When we raised the issue with Freddy, the manager, he was dismissive, condescending, and borderline combative. Although the drinks were virtually untouched and we offered to let him taste them, he refused to replace them or provide a refund, stating that alcohol was nonrefundable. I have never felt so talked down to or embarrassed for voicing a reasonable concern. Our server, Stacy, was wonderful and genuinely tried to help, but Freddy's behavior placed a devastating damper on an otherwise special evening.

This was so so good. Had some baked chicken deliciously seasoned. Picture is double portioned as we…read morewanted leftovers. It was covered in pico but I added it to my rice and beans. Also had chicken tacos. Flavorful and homemade tortillas. This place is a winner. No homeless in lot. Person who gave it three stars and didn't eat here? Just don't review it. Service was fine and prompt.

Was just ok nothing really stood out and the Birria tacos we're very small for the money. Good how…read moreare you? Yeah.

*Updated Review* January 6, 2025…read more We were invited back by the owner to experience the exciting changes made to the restaurant, and I am happy to say it was a complete turnaround from my previous visit. It is clear that these updates have made a big difference. Starting with the exterior, the restaurant now boasts a fresh coat of paint and a new entry arch, giving it a clean and welcoming look. Inside, they have removed the buffet to add more tables, creating a more spacious and modern feel. There is also a new bar area where guests can enjoy drinks while watching games on the TVs. The tabletops have been updated, and the décor beautifully complements the murals, creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. One standout addition is their bakery, which offers fresh-baked goods made on-site. The updated menu is visually appealing, and the food quality is top-notch, making for an exceptional dining experience. For the table, we enjoyed the Bandeja Antigua--a platter with 1 chuchito, 1 tamal, 1 tostada with guacamole, 1 tostada with beans , 1 tostada with tomato sauce, 2 plantain rellenitos, 2 crispy chicken tacos , 2 chicken empanadas, and Chapin-style enchiladas. My husband and neighbor tried their Charro Beans and fell in love with the flavor. I tried their special ceviche--fish , octopus , shrimp , red onions , tomatoes , cilantro, and cucumber. It came in a beautiful boat-shaped bowl and was definitely flavorful. It was topped with sliced avocado . My husband had the Burrito California--rice , beans , grilled chicken , onion , tomato , and bell peppers topped with melted cheese . He definitely didn't complain. Something to note, though, is that if you order a burrito "a la Antigua," it includes rice, beans, lettuce, onion, cilantro, cream, and cheese inside the nurrito, not on the plate. My other neighbor ordered the Burrito Cheese Steak- Grilled steak, fried onions, inside the burrito, served with rice, beans, and cream salad, topped with melted cheese. Their vision remains centered on their team--motivated, dedicated individuals committed to providing excellent service to every guest. They genuinely value the community that supports them and strive to create meaningful connections. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and constant innovation, their mission is to bring people together and make every visit memorable and enjoyable. To further show their appreciation for the community, they offer a 50% discount to active military personnel, police officers, and firefighters, as well as a 10% discount for veterans. It's heartwarming to see their dedication not only to great service but also to giving back. We honestly had no complaints about the quality of the food or service; it was well worth the price, and the amazing tastes were a definite plus!!

Food was absolutely delicious!!! I never had beef tongue, I…read moreordered it on the gordita and it was the most tender amazing thing ever! The shrimp was cleaned so well and tasted great! The churro cheesecake was so delicious too! We have the service! The server Karla was super friendly and sweet! The ambience is very adorable! I love the aesthetic, everything inside is friendly and welcoming!