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    Maria's Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (452 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Chile colorado. That was it before any bites were taken. Meh.
    Alberto F.

    Ordered from Grub Hub. Food was slightly less than average. Chips were stale and refried beans were room temp. Chile Colorado was ok but a tiny portion delivered in a crushed container. And to top it off, they didn't deliver the canned soft drink as ordered. Overall, a disappointing experience. Do yourself a favor and order elsewhere. You deserve better.

    Mike S.

    South Boulevard hosts a lot of treasures that totally fly under the radar. These hidden gems are often old family owned restaurants that don't look flashy but have held it down for a long time and serve up authentic and tasty food. Maria's is a great example, although they don't keep as low a profile as you'd think because their building is bright orange! They pride themselves on their authentic Mexican recipes, and much has been said about their birria. I most recently popped in for some take out, although the festive music and charming decor made me wish I could grab a booth amongst the many happy patrons and have a margarita. One dish I really enjoyed that I had never heard of before was the Chori Pollo. It was a grilled chicken breast cooked in a layer of cheese and sausage served with rice beans and three tortillas. It wasn't the prettiest looking dish, but it was so good! They also of course have some fire tacos and quesadillas, truthfully I haven't had a meal there I don't like. Best of all is that it's all reasonably priced. If you've ever noticed the bright orange building along south boulevard and found your curiosity piqued, take it as a sign and go give them a try.

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    Kailee N.

    Super authentic place and food! The service was super quick. We tried the steak and al pastor tacos, super yummy. Also tried the birria tacos, I think a little skimpy on the juice but overall yummy. The place is small and cute and welcoming. I would go back!

    Drea H.

    Maria's was such an awesome spot to grab some Mexican. Authentic and true Mexican fare. They have a huge offering of birra, fro tacos, burritos, quesadillas, ramen all the way to pizza... they are really leaning into the birra. For food, Went for the tacos and quesadilla, they were both excellent! They also had a $7 margarita special going on when we went, with strawberry margaritas, which were amazing! Our waitress was super comfortable and kind, she made us feel like friends. Food came out fast and accurate. Overall, loved this place! I know my friend who lives in Charolette almost exclusively goes here for Mexican. Well done!!

    Birria Flautas (Taquitos)
    Rachel M.

    I absolutely love Maria's! By far my favorite Mexican place in Charlotte. The homemade salsa that they serve with the chips is fantastic. It has great flavor and perfect spice level. I always order the birria flautas and they are so juicy and tender it hits the spot every time. My husband ordered the chile Colorado which was also fantastic. The meat is so tender and booming with flavor! I also love their rice and beans. Most places never season their rice and beans but theirs are so tasty and wonderfully seasoned. I order a side with my flautas every time I go.

    Khadiga B.

    LOVED the food here, soo good and portions are great!!! Service was extremely fast, seated right away and food came quickly. We ordered the "tray" which for $45 included two birria tacos, birria ramen, two flautas, a burrito, and queso fries. It was a ton of food & everything tasted great. Will definitely be back!

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    Trissy T.

    QuesaBirria was amazing. The meat was cooked wonderful , and while this dish is a bit messy it was very good and so worth it. I also got the cheesecake burrito, it was very good but with the word burrito in the name i was expecting it to be a bit bigger. Portions for the price are great. Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone. Inside smelled amazing and my waitress was very attentive

    Birra menu
    Janelle S.

    Came here for lunch and the whole table ordered exclusively from the Birria menu. I shared the Birria Sampler Tray ($45) with my spouse, and it was the perfect amount of food, if maybe slightly too much. The standout star was the QuesaBirria, basically just a Birria taco with cheese. It was phenomenal! The burrito was too starchy with the French fries inside, and the BirriaCrunch Quesadilla was hard to dip & eat. Next visit I will just get a couple QuesaBirria. The service was friendly & fast (although we came early at 11:30am on a Monday). The decor is fun & festive. Tables are a little cramped. It's a bit of a drive for us, but i'll def be back when in the area for the QuesaBirria again!

    Nequel B.

    Dropped in here months ago, found it from Social media and I will say it was a solid visit. Food was good! It wasn't busy at all, the server was kind and gave some solid recommendations. I didn't get any photos of the food or see much of the restaurant because we sat in the front. It looks like a Good spot to have a larger group Or just grab a quick bite.

    Lexie B.

    Food delicious, experiences authentic as hell, feels like Im back in Mexico, 10/10 place.

    Birria Sampler Tray Birria Ramen
    mariah k.

    food was amazing, service was very quick. went on a monday afternoon so it wasn't too busy but even then it was super quick. drinks were also great!

    QUESABIRRIA taco combo
    Danielle D.

    Stopped in for lunch with a friend i haven't seen in a while. The staff was very friendly. I wish i got the woman's name that helped us, she was extremely welcoming and nice. She seemed to be the manger but not too sure. Anyway, she brought our drinks quickly and offered different appetizers. We ordered the queso. Made sure we had chips the whole time. As for lunch, my friend ordered the shredded chicken quesadilla lunch and i ordered the birria tacos lunch. The waitress explained the lunch only came with 1 taco, the rice and beans. Offered me the combo which brought two tacos. I'm glad she did because i ate both! The food came out warm and everything was delicious. The rice was not the typical authentic Mexican rice but was very good. The beans were a little salty but other than that, no complaints. She saw that we were talking and catching up so she said to just let her know if we needed her and she stayed close by without interrupting. I love that. Big improvement from my last experience at Maria's. The environment was nice. Despite there being a lot of people eating, we were very well taken care of.

    Aydin C.

    This place was alright nothing special I got two carne asada tacos and two Birria tacos and there was a hair on my cucumber.The service was good nice Mexican lady.

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    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.

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    It really can't get much better than this in terms of service, quality, taste, etc. I'm not Mexican…read moreso I can't speak to the authenticity, but Azteca has a giant menu with a ton of options. Prices are extremely reasonable especially for the economy. Service is wonderful, chips and salsa were refilled promptly, drinks were tended to, and all with laughs and banter throughout. I got a steak quesadilla, my boyfriend got an enchilada plate. I wanted to try one of their specials but I was craving an easy meal all day! Everything came out fast, hot, and fresh. My spicy margarita had the perfect kick, and his giant mug of beer was ice cold. The restaurant is far bigger than it appears outside. I worried we would have to wait for a table, but they have a great set up. Music was great, plenty of TVs if your boyfriend (or you) wants to watch the game. Can't wait to come back!

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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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