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!

In town for meetings and skipped out to have dinner with family. They brought me here and it was a…read morerelaxed lovely evening. The cocktail menu did not skew overly sweet, as so many tend to. The skinny ranch water was crisp and they also made me an excellent off menu mezcal Negroni. We had the empanadas and the fried calamari to start. The latter was especially good. If I'm ever back I'd explore the tapas more. I had the wild caught Caravina, a delicious white fish, nicely seared and beautifully presented. The paella also looked great. Would have loved to try the flan, but we'd had plenty of food by then. The service was excellent. We weren't rushed and our server had great recommendations. The ambience was very relaxed and it wasn't too noisy, making it easy to talk and catch up. A nice spot for an enjoyable evening out.

We celebrated my friend's birthday brunch here and had a fantastic time. She reserved a mimosa…read moretower, and our long table by the bar was perfect for our group of six. The service was attentive and smooth throughout. I ordered the patatas bravas, charuterie, and a kale Caesar salad, all were fresh and flavorful. Highights from the meal included the Motadito de Chistorra with Spanish sausage, piquilo confit, and Manchego, perfect for meat and cheese lovers. The Truffle Carbonara was rich and indulgent, and the Bulla Burger with caramelized onions and honey thyme glaze was a hit, especially paired with the saucy papas bravas. Great food, great service, I'm already looking forward to coming back.

We stopped by Bulla Gastrobar on a recent layover the Charlotte. It's in a mall, so drop off and…read morepickup was easy. It's a nice Spanish-themed cuisine restaurant, lots of tapas and Mediterranean cuisine. It was good! Decent cocktail and wine menus as well. We dined on muchas tapas... patatas bravas, lentil soup, Spanish meatballs, potato tortilla, gazpacho, just to name a few. All were good. Service was OK too. Typical mall restaurant where ceiling fixtures are crooked, burned out lightbulbs in many fixtures, dirty ceiling tiles. Food gave it 4 stars, the space itself is mediocre!

I went with a group of 4 others for brunch on Sunday to take advantage of the dollar mimosas. It…read morewas busy, and we got lucky we were seated without a reservation, so keep that in mind. I can't speak to the quality of the main drinks, since we stuck to the mimosas. They were alright, but anything that's actually a buck nowadays is getting 5 stars from me unless it's downright bad. These weren't bad, and they offered multiple juice options to mix it up. The food is fantastic. Between the flavor and presentation, you can tell they take pride in what they're serving. The server was very friendly and the place is nice and clean. We'll be back.

Two visits in, and Catalú has definitely earned a spot in my South End rotation…read more My first time was for a full dinner spread across the tapas menu, kicking off with the Chef's Board. The Serrano, chorizo, and Manchego paired with tart green apple and membrillo was an easy favorite. Most recently, I stopped in on a Wednesday night just to grab a drink and a bite at the bar. For a random weeknight, the vibe was surprisingly lively--packed room, energetic buzz through the open garage doors, and the bartender never missed a beat. A few standouts: - Espresso 43 ($15): Genuinely one of my favorite espresso martinis in Charlotte. The Licor 43 gives it a velvety, subtly sweet finish that plays off the roasted coffee without tasting like straight syrup. The star anise garnish on top was a nice touch. - Red Sangria ($9): Dangerously drinkable, well-spiced, and not overloaded with sugar. - Ceviche ($16): Super bright and refreshing leche de tigre, balanced out with those crispy, delicate sweet potato chips. Whether you're settling in for a long tapas dinner or just dropping by for a mid-week nightcap, it hits every time!

everything was absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend. easy parking across the street as well.read more

A little taste of Barcelona. Staff are super knowledgeable, food is OUTSTANDING, and you leave…read morefeeling great. I don't think you can go wrong on what you order. Manchego was lovely (aged), Jamon had some wonderful nut tones, but what stood out was the croquetas and patatas bravas

We had a great experience dining at Azucar in Huntersville! Mathew was our waiter and was…read morefantastic. He answered any questions we had, explained what meals were that I didn't know, made amazing suggestions, and was super attentive! The food was wonderfully cooked and full of flavor! They brought out a delicious flan for my son's birthday that had a sparkler-type of candle in it and sang Happy Birthday. It made for a wonderful birthday dinner for my son. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, drinks, and service!!!

This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Huntersville…read more The food and service were amazing! From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. Our server Maddie was so sweet and friendly. We got the masa's, empanadas and pollo ahogado. The portions were big and everything tasted great and clean. We had the Tempranillo wine too. The restaurant has such a cool vibe inside, dim lighting with great art and colorful flower arrangements. Great for a date night too! We will be back for sure!

The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. We had Tiler as our server and he made it a great…read moreexperience for our group of four, we were well taken care of. Nice, clean, friendly, and very welcoming. We live 1.5 hours away but plan to come back asap.

Wanted to update with some more amazing dishes we tried, and service was as great as ever. Gosh I…read morelove this place. Updated recs: - Masitas de puerco (5/5): love the rice and beans, so flavorful. The pork belly is tasty and not oily at all, which is great. - Chaufa w/ shrimp (5/5): my family loved this! Generous meat portion, really enjoyed this Latin twist on fried rice. - Lomo saltado (4.5/5): we really enjoyed this as well / better than lomo saltado I've had elsewhere. The beef was so flavorful and delicious, as well as the fried potatoes. The rice complemented everything nicely. - Cuban fried rice (3/5): this one missed the mark for me a bit! It was a bit too oily / flavor didn't hit the spot. I definitely preferred the chaufa a lot more (though they're a bit similar). Our server was so bright and friendly. The atmosphere is bright, colorful, and lively. I'll definitely be coming back!

Always a good experience coming here. The lunch special is reasonable and the quality of the food…read moreis always amazing. Staff continues to be amazing. Anyone who has waited on me at the bar as always been pleasant and friendly.

Came here with a friend for lunch. The space is cute and service was good. Parking was a little…read morehard to find during the lunch rush. They do have daily drink specials and $10 lunch specials. It must be a popular place because there was a steady stream of customers. I ordered the Camarones Enchilados lunch special. It wasn't what I thought it was going to be from the name so I was disappointed by that. It tasted fine and the portion was good unless you are a big eater.

Went here for a special occasion, and the food was incredible. Beautiful restaurant, I could have…read moredone with more chill music and not so loud, but overall the ambience was pretty good. Pros: THE FOOD! Beautiful restaurant Cons: Loud pop music The so-so's: Nice waiter but a bit too chatty Customers looking sloppy as hell. What happened to dress codes at nicer places??

My mom and I were in town for a conference and wanted to go out for a nice dinner on our first…read morenight in town. I found this place on Yelp and we thought we'd give it a shot. It's very fancy, and attached to some kind of art museum. There are a LOT of stairs to climb to get up to the restaurant, so just keep that in mind. We were greeted and seated quickly. With so many good looking things on the menu, it was hard to choose, but I went with the wild mushroom risotto. I'm a sucker for a good risotto and this one was ... okay. The depth of flavor was really nice, and the parmesan crisp on the top really pulled each bite together. I wish there would have been more of that. In terms of texture, it wasn't my favorite. Had more of a grits kind of consistency than what I generally expect from risotto. My mom ordered a salad and specifically asked for dressing on the side and it came absolutely slathered in dressing. The waitress was nice about it and got the order replaced for us. Then for whatever reason, it took forever to get her attention again to get our check once we were finished. Overall, it was an okay experience. The ambiance is nice, the food was okay. I would have thought for the level of dining/price though that it would have been a bit higher end in the details.

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!!

We have been going to Los Paisas for over 15 years . It is the best Colombian restaurant in the…read moregreater Charlotte area. Our entire family, 3 married children and 7 grandchildren love it too. My spouse ,who is Colombian, and I love the weekly luncheon specials. Service is excellent. Wait staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is served in an expeditious manner. Servers always check once the food is served to make sure everything is ok. The restaurant is clean and the decor is very attractive. Highly recommend.

Los Paisas! Here you grow again!!! Welcome to your new…read morelocation in Pineville beside Food-lion ! Closer and bigger than ever before!!! You're doing big things and we love it! Congratulations !!!! We look forward to seeing you more often!!!