Food is great when its done right. They messed up my order every time I ordered. It was online and also over the phone. Everything was wrong and anything I requested was not done. Not sure who is not reading the directions and orders the cook or the person who takes orders. Guy at the front/bar is ignoring walking in customers for take outs and waitresses dont seem to care for take out customers either. They were not busy at all just not helpful. Rude stuff. No social distances in the restaurants. People were packed on top of each other and most staff was without masks. Disgusting! read more

We went there with a small group tonight for the first time. I cannot believe how good the food was. The white sangria is delicious, as was the queso and guac. I got 3 sides of rice, corn and plantains and they were all really good. My husband got the El Perrón burrito with steak and my LAWD the steak was the most delicious I've ever had at a Mexican place. It was unreal. The Brussels sprout taco was also amazing!! read more

Great Mexican food. This has become a go to for take out. High quality food, prices well, big portions great for sharing.

Worst food. Tasted horrible. Expensive. Go to Taco Bell. We love Mexican food and this place was probably the worst we ever had.

Need to work on the queso. Always watery and doesn't even taste like cheese. Should be at least decent at a Mexican restaurant. Otherwise, the food is great. read more

Came in for lunch today after noticing this place while driving by last week. SO GLAD I DID. They've got some great lunch specials, priced at $9.99. I have half a Torta Cubana (huge) with fries and a cup of their awesome Tortilla Soup. It ticked all the right boxes! The fries were awesome, and had a twice-fried and seasoned quality to them. The soup was warmly spiced, creamy, and had toasted pepitas that really set it off. Perfect for this time of year! The Torta was damn magical. Two words: crispy queso. They literally fry cheese on a flattop. The carnitas/bacon/pickled onions/etc. that was on the Torta was on point. Plenty of balanced flavors there to cut through the fatty sumptuousness of all that pork. Even at half a Torta, it was a large portion! Bonus for future reference: they've got a lot of taps and solid local options there. The Tequila Library is pretty extensive as well. Solid after-work happy hour place. Only criticism: this place can be a bit pricey if you stray from specials. $12-$14 for orders of 3 tacos with rice or beans on the side. Most draft beers are $5.50 (but $4 on Thursdays, all day). I could see how a couple coming here for dinner and a few drinks could approach a $100 tab if they're not careful. All that said, this place is going to be on my rotation! read more

We had a great time at Que Onda. We had to be in Matthews around dinner time so I yelped local restaurants and Que Onda looked like a good bet. Let me say first of all that this place kind of reminds me of Paco's near Southpark with a slightly different feel. It also bears mentioning that we happened to go on what appears to be the best night of the week as they had $2 tacos and $3 drafts. The tacos were limited as to which ones qualified but the drafts were not as they have 36 to choose from. We started with the appetizer trio. This was cheese dip, pico and guac. All were very good. The salsa they bring you with the chips was curious. It was a dark brown, almost black mildly spicy salsa. I asked for a hotter version and they brought me a habenero (super hot) and a salsa verde (not so hot). I ordered a tinga, braised beef, and carnitas taco. All were tasty but I'd have to say the tinga was my favorite. They offer other non-meat options if you so desire and the kids menu had something for most kids. If you are in the area or definitely if it's a Tuesday, Que Onda will satisfy your taco cravings. read more

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Hands down one of the best taco places I've been to! Tacos are full of flavor, no bite is disappointing. Rice is also amazing and the queso is rich. Definitely check them out you won't regret it! read more

GRAND OPENING of a new location to a spot we go to uptown Charlotte. We love the GUAC and house margaritas. My fav is the spicy jalapeño margarita "Pepino Pika Pika" always have taco and tequila specials on Tuesdays. Bring your friends and family it's a great place for kids as well! The staff is all great and extremely friendly, José was excellent and we had a great time at opening! read more

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My mother wanted a wrap or a taco...we ended up here. My mother will say "this is the best chimichanga I've ever had" and it looked delicious (I did not sample it), I had a Chicken Torta (sandwich) which was awesome...thin crispy breaded chicken with pinto purée, slices of avocado and a brown mustard; served with fries which were very crispy and not overly salty (which is a good thing). I had a skinny margarita which was pretty good...there was a flavor that was a tad overpowering that I couldn't quite place. Service was great with warm chips brought immediately to the table, took a little while to get a box and the check but it was getting busier inside the restaurant? Overall I enjoyed it and if I was in the area I would definitely go again! read more

Que Onda - Matthews - Chimichanga, Torta and margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

I really enjoy this Mexican restaurant, they opened not long ago in the Weddington plaza here in Matthews and we have eaten here a few times already, not once I was disappointed, the meals are just perfect sized and delicious. Their dishes are slightly different than your common Mexican restaurant, it's a refreshing new take on Mexican flavors for sure. Service is also great, polite and quick, I believe the majority of the servers speak Spanish. There is a nice bar, well-stocked and they serve food at he bar as well. Keep up the good work guys! We will be back :) read more

My boyfriend and I just moved to this area and have been here 3 times already. We've had Josè twice and it's been the best service we've ever had. Their food is really good. Even when their tacos are on special they don't skimp you and they taste amazing. I'm impressed every time. Also worth noting it's very clean inside including bathrooms! We will be back very soon!! read more

Our waitress kassidy was fantastic and made our experience great. I loved the tilapia taco, I could have eaten 3 of those. The chicken quality in the borrito and kids nuggets was poor. read more

Que Onda - Matthews - Lunch special menu - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

One of my new favorites! Bonus for being close to home with plenty of parking (in the Harris Teeter lot). The staff was super nice - I ate with my kids and that is never a peaceful event, as much as I wish otherwise. The foot is delicious - hello chips and salsa! Taco Tuesday is always a good day to visit. read more

Service was amazing. Food is on the pricier side of Mexican but was oh so tasty. I did mix n' match street tacos and my daughter had a burrito. Skillet nachos were yum. Salsa & chips made in-house are delicious. My favorite things is that there is finally a place with a large selection of real tequila AND good food. I will be back for adult time and tequila flights! read more

Que Onda - Matthews - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Went here for dinner with the family. Overall it was very good. The staff was very nice. The restaurant was clean. The food was very good. We got chips and salsa for the table which was quite good as chips and salsa go. They have it on the menu for 2 dollars but after we left I saw that it was not on the receipt. Not sure if they left it off by accident or if they comped it with a food order. Either way it was worth it. Standard chips and salsa, but better than some other places I have been recently. For main dish my wife and I both got he three taco sampler with coca-cola carnitas, the birria, and the Tijuana steak. They were all good but the steak was the clear winner for us. Very good flavor. Our daughter got the kids quesadilla which she liked. The drink special was $6 large margarita. It was ok. It was on the sweet end of the spectrum which I don't enjoy but others do so I won't hold it against them. Overall this was a very solid stop and I would come here again next time I am in town and have a craving for Mexican food. read more

Great place to get tacos and more. Everything I have had so far has been delicious. Very solid restaurant.

Great Food and Great Service!! Me and my family have been going to Que Onda many many times now and we love it every time we go there. They have great food specials, great drink specials and the food is always fresh, Delicious and satisfying. Recommend to anyone to go! read more

Nice place, casual and good food. 1/2 price tequila nights and they are very willing to customize your dish. Great servers and the fresh margarita was perfect. read more

So, so good! Everything is fantastic! Mojitos and margaritas are fantastic. Queso is out of this world! Chilequiles are my favorite!

We are new to the area and are very covid conscious so we are trying out restaurants through take out. My husband lives the Baja fish tacos and I live the veggie fajitas. There are options for gluten free if you are so inclined. Great place read more

Taco Tuesday ($2 for select tacos) is the best! The chicken and the braised beef are two of the best tacos I've had in Charlotte! The salsa is really good as well. They also have $3 craft beers (16oz), $4 (20oz), and $2 off margaritas on Tuesday! The staff is always super friendly and we look forward to eating here weekly!! Definitely give it a try! read more

I love this place! This is not our first visit, nor our last. We had the brunch empanadas which were amazing. We also got the brunch Mexican eggs Benedict which was great, hence why it's all gone. We got the shrimp and grits. Also a must. And since it was our first time enjoying the brunch menu we got the chimichanga just in case with the braised beef and oh my gosh, I am literally stuffed. Would I do it again? Yes, yes I would. Best Mexican brunch! read more

Que Onda - Matthews - Mexican brunch items after we killed it - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great food and service, was apprehensive about trying based on the reviews but couldn't have been more pleased. Nice to have authentic Mexican close by. We had tacos, fajitas, gwok and queso with added jalapeños. read more

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Well....it's Charlotte Taco Week, so if I needed a reason to go eat tacos, this was a pretty good one! I decided to go check out a place that I have never been to, and Que Onda-Matthews met that criteria right off the bat. I was also looking for easy access from I-485 and free parking, which made this location a clear winner. The hubby and I decided to go for lunch and there was plenty of seating available at that time of day. The dining room was large and airy. Our server, Madison, was super friendly and helpful with the menu. We shared a Trio appetizer of pico, guac, and queso, and OMG.... this dish could easily satisfy a table of four. It was too much for the two of us. Their tortilla chips had a good corn flavor and not too much salt, which is just the way I like them. The house salsa is mild, which I also appreciated. For our entrees, Que Onda offered two unique tacos for Taco Week and I decided to try the one with Chorizo and Brussel sprouts, as well as two tacos from the regular menu. After the huge appetizer, I appreciated that they were smaller street-style tacos. They were served with two sides: Mexican rice and pinto beans. Not being a fan of beans, I upgraded my beans (for $1 extra) to some delicious sweet plantains. Everything was fresh, wonderfully seasoned, and delish. All in all, we were 100% satisfied with our visit and will definitely be going back again. read more

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Shrimp and barbacoa tacos were excellent. Good Guac and superb salsa. Sat outside on a nice day. Only issue, someones kids were chasing each other around the tables...annoying and potentially dangerous, especially the two littles. read more

Typically a good experience but not tonight. Finally just asked for the check so we could leave. I assume our order for a total of 3 tacos, beans, and guacamole got lost as we were there well before others getting food. Manager seemed unconcerned about our experience but got the check quickly. Maybe should have apologized or comped something but nope. Just be honest with people when you make a mistake it goes a long way. read more

Good atmosphere, Shelby was great at the bar, margaritas on Thursday are the bomb. Just a little more ethnic as Tacos were kinda americanized but over all good experience. read more

Everything was great the server was amazing Maria O. She is really friendly. She was really nice with my daughter and I love that. We order a fresh Guacamole. It was amazing read more

Enjoyed a lovely meal here tonight. The chips, salsa, and quac were all spot-on! Order three tacos to share and they were great. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. Not too spicy but just enough heat. I really recommend this place! Sad to see Queen City Q go but glad it was replaced with some amazing Mexican! Aida was our server and she was just delightful. Always ready for what we needed and the service was prompt and pleasant. Please go enjoy some delicious Mexican at Que Onda. read more

The inside is very cool, open and with festive decorations. Our waitress was really nice and did a great job. I'm not sure if we will return my bf did not like the Taco salad, and my fajitas looked fine, but did not come with a plate with lettuce, salsa or sour cream nothing to make the tacos with............. which was a big disappointment. No queso fresco here, which is the white cheese (not melted, it's a crumbled cheese) and no Mexican hot sauces like tapatio or my personal favorite cholula.... Mexican corn had way too much mayonnaise on it, yuck! I also thought the bowl they put the chips in was small and never refilled... read more

Wonderful food great atmosphere.. Friendly wait staff Best Quesadilla I've ever had , my son had the Cuban my sweetie had the lunch taco special read more

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Best burritos and tacos in Matthews area! Also try the Chile relleno. The best I've ever had. Lastly, if you like spicy-hot, ask for some of their home hot sauces read more

My husband and I visited the Matthews location for the first time. The food was not good at all. Per the hostess recommendation we got the three tacos. We had the chicken, steak, and shrimp tacos. The tacos lacked seasoning and the queso appeared to be melted cheddar cheese. read more

we decided to try this place because the menu looked nice. all of our orders came out wrong and the waitress looked like she wanted to be anywhere but at work. When she wasn't faking interest in helping us she was on her phone or talking to the other disinterested staff members. No plates for apps, 2 utensils for 4 people and no extra napkins. go to taco bell instead for a better experience. read more

Mediocre food and terrible service. Multiple ingredients that were not fresh (like canned pineapple.) Restaurant had 4 tables and 2 servers, but we waited almost 10 minutes to be greeted and were forgotten multiple times afterward. Live in nearby neighborhood, but will drive elsewhere for tacos or Mexican. read more

Rarely give one star to a restaurant, but... The server was incredibly sweet. I came last week and the taco trio (dinner sized) came with two tortillas and big bowls of beans. Yesterday, I ordered that exact meal but there were no second tortillas, the ones I was served were smaller than usual. It was also cold. My son confirmed this. He got the nachos, they were served with beans, queso, and jalapeño. I kid you not, there was no pico, minimal beans, and TWO Jalapeños. The worst part was the queso. It was cold and as thick as cheese on a pizza. It tasted like it had been mixed with butter. He got sick almost immediately. Cutting costs, costing customers. read more

First visit and we will definitely be back! Tacos were good, nothing super special but pretty good. The Mercado guacamole was super yummy and was a very generous portion! It's hard to find good Mexican food in Charlotte, but this is a good place to fill your Mexican food craving. Service was pleasant but a little slow. read more

Food here was pretty good. Would come back if I ever visit again. Mom had the torta de milanesa and I had the cheese empanadas. The horchata had a little too much cinnamon but aside from that it was perfect (not grainy, thank goodness!!) Try then out! read more

If you are in Matthews and want some legit tacos, check this place out! The owner, Manny, and servers Maddy and Jose are always there to greet regulars with a smile as well as an inquiry about your favorite Margarita! Taco Tuesday's are a real thing there. Chicken Tinga are my faves, but all of them are amazing on the authentic corn soft tortillas. While I'm not an expert, I am certainly an appreciate-er of good food and friendly service - all at a reasonable price! read more