2nd time here and it was delicious! Would've been better if could dine indoors. Nonetheless food was on point. We got the Elote "off the cob", taquitos and three tacos (Birria, Al pastor and Baja fish)! The birria taco was more on the dry side and tasted like it was made the day before but everything else was great. read more

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Lunch on a Wednesday The chips came to our table cold with a "salsa" which is generous to call it, it had the texture of baby food. We ordered the avocado and street corn tacos with the rice and beans. The rice tasted like it had been microwaved and was overcooked, the beans tasted watery and flavorless. The tacos had no flavor. This chef needs ti season his food read more

Food was ok. I'm going to try this place again I think I might have came to late in the night. read more

SouthBound - The cutest kitchen! This was so creative! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Yo, the service sucks at this place and to add salt to the wound the Food kinda sucks too. I wanted so much to like this place. Here's the positive you can take your doggy and enjoy a drink in they're outdoor seating. Oh! And it's aesthetic is on point but who cares if the food sucks right ? Lol I tried.... won't be back here again. read more

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Cute set up, horrible food and margaritas. Service blahhhh, ceviche taste like Vinegar, margaritas taste like all line juice :( We tried it, THEY TRIED IT..... no go ! read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went here while visiting family and the food and drinks were very good. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. The staff was very friendly. We will be going back when we are in town again. read more

Haven't had anything bad here. Patio is nice. Staff is friendly. All girl bartenders (not complaining). People bring there dogs outside. Prices might drive some people away. I pay for good food, good atmosphere, good people watching, and customer service. This place gets 4 stars from me. Street corn was good, nachos ok, and tacos good. Had the strawberry basil lavender mule. read more

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Ohh Southbound, how you have captured my heart! Southend is not usually my jam on a Friday night, but this was worth it. This place reminds me of good times in LA and has me thinking I'm due for a visit. Southbound has got me feeling all West Coast bound over here. Not one smile-less server in the place. Friendly faces moving at brisk paces. Lots of open space to move around freely and practice your runway walk to the bar. Overall, great experience. Not sure how this will work once the temperature drops, but for now, it's a hit. read more

SouthBound - Friday night, lights up the night! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The have a great outdoor patio reminds me of restaurants in LA. The weather was 70 and I sat outside at the outdoor bar. Had the SouthBound margarita and which went well with the complimentary chips and salsa. My bartender was Devin not only was she easy on the eye but she make a great margarita! I had the Baja shrimp tacos that come either grilled or fried! I got them grilled and they were seasoned well and not over grilled. The tacos come come with Napa cabbage that's tossed in lime juice and olive oil and the Baja taco came with a jalapeño cream pico de Gallo sauce. They have alive music and and vendors on Saturdays starting at 6pm. They also have 2 dollar taco Tuesdays that I defiantly be back to try! read more

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Rib and octopus app pretty good, tacos not that great - meat dry and toppings didn't seem that fresh

Y'all are crazy critical. I hadn't even heard of this place before my partner whipped me up into the parking lot after a workday from hell. First, the decor is super cute. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Everyone we encountered including our waitress had really high energy and were eager to assist with recommendations. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the culture of the place and complimented our selections. The food: I ordered the SoCal Burrito-THE BOMB and the beans and pico were a great compliment. We also had two orders of Street Corn because hungry. My partner ordered the Baja Fish Tacos and the Camarón which were both perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. The drinks: originally we ordered Sangria but it was kinda weak so our waitress happily changed them to margaritas and trust me, you will not be disappointed! I barely finished mine and I was tipsy and I drink! I took away a star because our waitress did disappear for just long enough for us to wonder where she went but she came back so lol. Sorry fellow Yelpers-idk what happened but my experience was great! I recommend this place! read more

SouthBound - Street corn - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wife, kid and I stopped by for a later dinner on Sunday. I would define the food as Southern California Mexican. Much healthier than typical Mexican restaurants and not as heavy has Tex-Mex. Perhaps we call this "Cal-Mex"? I had their southern California burrito. Much lighter and healthier than I was expecting, but tasty nonetheless. Side was beans and fresh salsa which I drizzled over my burrito with each bit. Yum. My wife had the Carne Asada and she mentioned it was extremely good. The biggest thing she kept saying: it's much healthier than our typical favorite for Mexican food (La Unica). Our daughter had a kids taco with a fruit side. Nothing left! For drinks we both had margaritas - perfectly balanced. We finished off the evening with two deserts: churros in chocolate sauce and a cinnamon rice pudding. Both were excellent. Of special note: the churros are made on the spot fresh. That's rare and a welcome treat. All in all I highly recommend this place. Spacious inside and has a great vibe. Server was excellent too. Really made me miss southern California. read more

SouthBound - Our daughter enjoying churros dipped in chocolate sauce! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My girlfriend and I just had an awesome brunch...street corn, spicy Caesar salads and so-cal Sangrias...not to mention the bottomless chips and salsa - the salsa is also excellent, by the way. Madison was wonderful and really attentive. I'll be back. Thank you!! read more

Starting with Pros: 5-Ambience and decor. I love the rustic, industrial vibe. The tables are shared tables which I'm sure is to create conversations amongst other patrons-great concept since we're in the South. It wasn't crowded when I got there so of course the girl next to me was using the open seat btw us for her 20lb purse. 5-manager (the bald blue eye guy bashed in another review). He has already shaped up 1 day later, he was really great. Walked around to check in and take care of patrons (will bring him up later in the negatives). Seems like he cares about getting this plane in shape, so definitely bring the issue up with him before you're entire experience is ruined. I'm all for giving this place a chance to fix things. 5-Chips-just the chips. Not too greasy, good size and consistency for dips. 4-Waitress-Seems with these reviews they are actually trying to learn the menu. She did explain concept, salsa bar and tried to act like she knew the menu. She was peppy and attentive. No issues with food delivery time (again it wasn't that busy). They had lots of staff so I think they are prepping for a lunch rush since it's Saturday. 5-Mexican beer-they have Sol! 3-Salsa effort. I am a salsa snob as its my favorite food. I can't say I fell in love with any, but I appreciated it. I know you are supposed to flavor your own taco with your fav, but I just didn't have one. Reminded me of Baja Fresh-the SoCal fast food taco spot. Then we start to slip... Cons: Food: 2-Guac is literally mashed up avocados. No flavor, no tomatoes, gross. We added pepper immediately, but it didn't help. 1-Ceviche (market price=$20) and even when the food runner brought it, she said "pico." The flavor of pico was great-but it was actually supposed to be ceviche. I brought it up to the waitress and she just asked if I wanted another. With reluctance, I didn't want a second bowl of pico, but I said sure hoping for the best. The Mgr remedied it and said he'd comp it. But guess what, the waitress put 2 on the bill!! What?! Have you ever worked in a restaurant? If someone complains about a dish and you bring another out you NEVER charge for 2! 1-Price. Ouch. If you want to serve street tacos, great, but charge for street tacos. They should be like 3-$5 or $2 each-tops. Street tacos are traditionally around $1.50-2, even in CA. 2-Tacos had way too much garnish and hardly any meat. The ratio was so off they tasted like stale cabbage. We tried pastor and carne asada-bad choices. 2-Heavy set woman as the greeter. We got there after the gym and realized neither of us brought our wallets. Oops. So I went in to see if they took Apple Pay so we didn't have to head home. After having to actually greet them and say hi, she finally acknowledged me. When I asked about Apple Pay she looked at me like I spoke Greek and said "I don't think so...I don't work here, I'm just helping, but I don't think so." Of course I just stood there waiting for her to actually ask someone that does work there. All the other girls were just staring at me like that scene with the Minion's in the toy machine starting at the claw. She then walked over to ask someone and said no. Thanks for all that work you did to find out if I could pay to eat at this restaurant. Why does no one know what that is? Maybe having your friend help by being the greeter isn't a good idea if they aren't friendly, helpful, or knowledgable-just a thought. Should've taken it as a sign, but we went home and got the card and returned. 2-Roller derby staff is the final con. While my bf walked to the bathroom 3 separate girls were walking in the same path, and during the chicken match, determined they had the right of way so he had to scoot over. We then observed for a bit and saw they do it with all the patrons. It's odd to see bc in no other restaurant does the staff act like you're in the way bc they are working and you're just there. 3-logistics. No one knows what any table numbers are. I get it - you're new, but make a freakin table chart and require everyone memorize it, not rocket science. Other restaurants require staff to know 10 page menus-it can be done. If you look around the restaurant is full of staff with food trays turning in circles and dripping things as the wrong table. All in all I would probably not come back. If this place makes it 6 months I might try then, as hopefully they will have shaped up. I appreciate the fresh ingredients, location and the ambiance, they just have so many cons to work through. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was very underwhelmed by south bound. After about an hour wait (made worse by their lack of wait management system and expecting all patrons to simply wait at the bar to be found...) we were finally seated. The drink well was constantly full while we were at the bar and when seated, our server was rarely present. Made me feel like this place was understaffed. On top of being understaffed, the staff were undertrained. Our server had no idea what the dishes on the menu were which just isn't acceptable for a menu with no explanation. No one ever brought us water until we asked about 30 mins in. When we finally did get our food (it took about 35 minutes for even the guac to come out) it was pretty bad. The guac is sub par, the tacos are average and the chilaquiles were DISGUSTING. Oh, and definitely don't get the mango tamales (those should be taken off the menu). I was appalled by the terrible service- and it didn't seem like anyone noticed or cared (probably the worst part). As far as positives go... the salsa bar is rad and full of yummy options, the decor is nice and the drinks are pretty good. Nowhere near enough to encourage me to go back though and I live across the street! read more

SouthBound - Guac and chips (gross). - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I'm hoping on the SouthBound train and heading to So-Cal! Ok, well, I'm actually getting in an Uber and heading to South Blvd for some So-Cal food...but close enough. I went to SouthBound on Friday at 7pm. Bad call for timing on my part to go during an opening week during dinner on a Friday. The wait just to put my name in was 15 minutes, and the wait for a table after that was an hour and a half. The ambiance was a super cool yet casual So-Cal vibe, with string lights and bright colors. The outside patio has a ton of seating and you can even bring your dog. Drinks at the bar were in order! I ordered the El Bandito, which I really enjoyed. There were also Margaritas (I thought they were ok, but a little sweet...all pre-made and come out of a tap) and Tecate (couple different kinds if you're a fan) involved in the night. Overall, the drinks were pretty solid and so was the menu. FINALLY, we sit down and immediately start ordering food. First off, I think the prices are completely reasonable. It's So-Cal taco-joint inspired food on the menu is all a-la-carte, so you even order the chips separately. We started with the Pico de gallo (was decent) and street corn (really good). Then it was followed by a whole mess of food...So-Cal burrito, Carne Asada Tacos, Machaca Beef Tacos, Pork Pastor Tacos...you can see where this is going. All of their Masa is made in house and the tortillas were gooooooood. The flower tortillas don't have that rubbery taste and the corn ones aren't disintegrating in your hand while you're eating. Everything was really good. Don't forget to end the night with some Churros (come 3 per order with chocolate sauce)! Being from Arizona and taking many visits to Southern California, I've become super picky about my tacos. I can confidently say that SouthBound did a great job bringing this So-Cal cuisine to Charlotte. I'll certainly be back, but not during a busy time of day! Just an FYI, since it was busy, the wait was long and the service was a bit slow. I would give this place a few weeks to settle down before going. read more

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After 3 visits, we love Southbound! We have visited both during the week and on the weekend and each trip have been equally great. We sit at the bar and receive excellent service! Each bartender is super helpful and friendly. Contrary to other reviews the tacos have lots of flavor. We have had almost every taco and haven't had a bad one yet. We usually get the corn taco, but tried the flour and love that too. Our favorite is definitely the Baja Fish taco! I get a side of guac with my and it's pretty standard. We tried the draft margarita and was pleasantly surprised. Although the salsa bar cups could be better, it doesn't really matter because your pouring the salsa on your taco anyway. At the end of the day, we love being able to taste different salsa flavors! The atmosphere and open concept is awesome! Southend was in need of another place to grab a quick bite to eat but also provide that nice dining experience. We will continue to come back! read more

I was surprised with how much I did enjoy southbound. The reviews are so mixed, I didn't know what to expect. The tacos were surprisingly flavorful. I enjoyed the guacamole even though I wanted the quest, but our server was so quick to refer the guacamole when I asked her which one she recommended. The only thing I had an issue with was the tap cocktail. I ordered the margarita and it was bitter and clearly missing the agave. Aside from that, the experience was pretty good. I would go back. Taco Tuesday's are a great sell read more

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I was very hesitant to give this place a try after so many fellow Yelpers had such a poor experience but I wanted to see what the fuss was about so my fiancé and I went last night. We walked in and the hostess' told us they were on a wait, even though there were open tables. Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they weren't fully staffed or something. I went to grab a drink at the bar. I got a cocktail that was tequila and grapefruit with several other citrus juices. I watched the bartender make it and wow half an ounce of liquor for a $10 drink. The drink would have been great if it had normal amounts of tequila in it. After waiting 30 mins when we were told 20 mins I went and asked the hostess if we could sit at one of the 20 empty seats out. She had an attitude but said ok. We sat down and Ashley greeted us. Ashley was a breathe of fresh air because she really took the time to explain the tiny little menu. We ordered a street corn, 3 different tacos and the burrito. The street corn was super yum but not sure that really could be messed up. The burrito was strange... French fries inside of it seem like a filler because it lacked a lot of flavor. 2 out of the 3 tacos we got were good. We were not a fan of the chicken mole, it wasn't spicy at all. The beef and shrimp were tasty. The taco are small, about 3 bites. Now they seems to be pretty proud of the salsa bar but I have no clue why. It looked sad and depressing. They need to work on the presentation of the very empty ice wells. Also the tiny little cups they give with the giant ladle doesn't really work. I wouldn't really call the bar a salsa bar because it really only had two salsas it's more like sauces. The creamy chipotle was my favorite. I think it's very strange that the menu is so small and that they don't offer toppings like jalapeños or sour cream. You def should carry those items if you are going to serve tacos. We finished up our meal by trying the churros which were ok but much better without the chocolate sauce because I'm pretty sure it was plain Hershey syrup. Overall they have a lot they can improve on and they might be busy right now because it's a new place but that will die off. They need to step up there game. In my opinion it feels like they spent all their money in decor and atmosphere and put nothing into the menu. It lacks passion and deep flavors. I hope to see them regroup and make some changes from all the feedback so that this could be a place that sticks around! read more

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I've been patiently waiting to see what this place would open up to be while under construction. I instantly liked the vibe when we walked in. Low lighting to create an intimate atmosphere and plenty of spaced seating, but at angles so it's easy to make friends with others if you prefer. You'll notice a ton of tequila to choose from along the wall. AND- they have mezcal! (This is big for Charlotte, since the city runs off of Americanized Latin food.) The flavor of the food is that of what you would taste on the west coast or in Mexico. It's a bit pricey -but the bartender said that they might be looking into doing a Taco Tuesday to bring the folks in. I would highly recommend if you want to drink/eat and relax to chill reggae music. read more

SouthBound - The carne asada plate w corn tortillas. It was flavorful the way it should traditionally taste. I would just recommend longer marinade. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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As someone who takes yelp reviews pretty seriously, I was cautious to try this place out given the feedback I've seen on here. However, I do live walking distance from this place and I am pretty lazy so I wandered over to give this place a try. I was not disappointed. Allow me to share my experience: The staff is friendly and getting a table is quick. This place frequently has drink specials (like, every day of the week) which is always a bonus in my book. Most importantly, there is bottomless chips and salsa that you will quickly fall in love with, and if you're anything like me, will pound three orders and probably ruin your dinner. Still, I ordered dinner and was glad I did. Their tacos, I believe, are the way to go. Baja Fish and Carne Asada are two of their most popular. I had the Machaca Beef as well but wasn't a fan. My boyfriend ordered the Baja Fish Burrito which was good, but had a little too much avocado (yes avocado fans, too much IS possible) which over powered the fish. Point being, stick with the tacos and you'll be satisfied. Overall, yes this is a new restaurant that is still figuring things out, but they're constantly updating their menu to make improvements and are open to customer feedback. If you're looking for a chill spot to grab an inexpensive meal in Southend, come to this place for some decent tacos, delicious margs and quality chips and salsa. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We went for a Saturday lunch, and it was somewhat empty. No complaints, except maybe it was a little pricey. For the two of us (and dog) it was $61 for lunch before tip. The shrimp tacos were great! It can be hard for people to know when to stop cooking shrimp, but these were perfection! My husband enjoyed his shrimp enchiladas with quinoa and beans. The cheese dip was good, but I'd recommend it more if you're sitting inside away from the cold. It became thick sitting on our outside table in the winter. The chips and salsa were great! I'm surprised at how flavorful YET MILD the fresh salsa was! Definitely something that's addicting and worth going back for! The margaritas are the best! They are smooth, and not overpowered by tequila. I could've drank those all day! The highlight was the cool dog water bucket they bring out for your table if you've brought a dog. My fur-child also enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries off the kids menu. It was a hearty portion for $5. Very dog friendly patio and staff! read more

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Came here on a whim with a friend of mine this past weekend and loved it! the cocktail i got was amazing and so was the queso and my quesadilla!! the salsa was also so fresh and delicious. we enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and the staff was friendly! i will be back again soon! read more

Omg turn the lights up. The poor lighting made it painfully difficult to read the menu. The service was slow and inefficient. It took forever to get anything, and we often had to ask more than once for something. I cleared away our appetizer dishes and plates, long ago finished with, to make room for the food being brought by someone else because, once again, our waitress was nowhere to be found. The food was lackluster at best and many several orders were incomplete or just wrong. An overall disappointment. read more

good vibes here, the food is a bit pricey but you get ALOT of it. Also do live music most nights & $5 marg mondays which are so good

Really enjoy this place! I am obsessed with the salsa & avocado tacos. I also really enjoyed the chicken adobo quesadilla. Added bonus is that every time I've been here there hasn't been a wait, which is like impossible to find in south end- especially on the weekend. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ambiance and service were good... I liked the place. The food was a HUGE disappointment. It's like an expensive but really bad food truck although most food trucks where I've eaten are pretty darn good. The chips, salsa, and guac were good. My wife couldn't even eat the first bite of her asahi tuna taco so thinking she was crazy, I tried it, and it was terrible, tasted like the fish was bad. They did exchange it which was nice, and my wife was fine with her carnitas taco. My carnitas was WAY overcooked and there was very little in the taco at all. But the worst part by far were the plantains. They were incredibly overcooked and dry. I LOvE plantains but these tasted old!!! I ate a few bites and it wasn't worth continuing so we just left. read more

I just wanted to start off by saying I don't understand why people review this place low at all. A lot goes in to a restaurant and knowing it is a new, I give them so much credit! They have plenty of time to fix the small things some are worried about like the paper cups for salsa and the paper straws. They are trying things to see what works and doesn't. Okay now for the review... Taco bout a good place for tacos! SouthBound has an amazing menu with my personal favorite, authentic street tacos. Great prices and even better food. When deciding on a place to grab food in Charlotte there are so many options but this wins by far in my eyes. They did a great job making this place feel like you're relaxing in California. With the outdoor/indoor seating and what looks to be an outdoor area for bands to play, this is the new hot spot in Charlotte! read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is fresh and amazing. I had the shrimp tacos. The drinks are done RIGHT!! Being from the south west i know mexican and Baja food. This is a slice of home. I will be back for sure. Thank you guys for being open and being safe and CLEAN!!! read more

Food was terrible. Dried up Carne Asada with little flavor. I travel a lot out West and eat my share of Tacos. The best walk-in and even food trucks cook it right then when you order. My food felt like it had been sitting somewhere all day. I would give the Carne Asada a two out of ten. My wife got some Taquitos and I tried hers. Terrible. The kids chicken tenders and fries were really good. Churro was excellent. Cool atmosphere. We've been there before but can't really remember what we ate. Neat building. DIdn't want to complain so we just ate it. Sometimes you get food that you just don't like but this was far below that. read more

Y'all - go here!! Great so cal food reasonably priced with great service. I was hesitant to try my first time due to all the negative reviews I saw but then decided to go anyway. I was not disappointed! The Macacha beef tacos and brunch scramble are to die for!! They bring you chips and delicious salsa gratis and a nice fresh cold bottle of water for the table. No waiting for a server to refill your water! And the servers are amazing! Donovan went above and beyond to take care of me and my mom. She didn't want anything too spicy so he went to check with a few other servers to make sure anything he recommended wasn't too spicy. She loved the California burrito! And brunch is the perfect time for kids to tag along. Leaving here now and I see tons of families enjoying their Saturday. You won't be disappointed here I'm back here again and y'all - still doesn't disappoint. Tyler at the bar was stellar at juggling multiple tables and patrons at the bar. The seasonal sangria was on point. And there were multiple pups for my petting pleasure on the patio. Highly recommend! read more

Had a big group of 13 people so we sat at a long table but could only get a reservation inside for a group that size. The place is huge and nice and open so even inside your able to enjoy a beautiful night. First impression was the decor, the place is adorablely decorated very tastefully with tons of traditional Mexican decor. The place has a really nice relaxed feel so it's perfect for a big group. Apps, the chips and salsa was great - one of the tastiest salsa I've had. Guac, queso and nachos all equally as good and enjoyable. The food, good, very typical Mexican grub. We got the yellowfin tuna tacos and the make your own bowl and were definitely satisfied. Drinks, on the other hand, unfortunately were the main reason for a 3 star rating. The worst margarita I've ever had! I'm sorry, that feels dramatic but sadly true. I'm not a fan of sour mix but most places, especially a Mexican place, can do a skinny margarita pretty damn well - not here though. I gave them some feedback after the first one I had and then gave them a second try and that one was actually worse. I'd go there for the atmosphere with a group and apps and such, but stick to beer if your drinking. read more

So the environment was great, the drinks were decent but the food was a total disaster. Everything was under seasoned and it is very pricey for the portion sizes. We waited for an hour and a half for Chicken Mole (shredded chicken & two tortillas) and shrimp empanadas. I have to agree with the rest of the reviews about street tacos & prices.... this should definitely top considerations. The atmosphere and the waitress saved them from a lower rating. I would however recommend the churros, they were amazing! Maybe consider heating the chocolate instead of serving it cold! read more

I was invited for food tasting today. Excellent authentic fish tacos with an amazing flavor and crunch. Must try the corn and the fresh lime drink. Excellent atmosphere, excellent menu, great drinks with indoor outdoor cali feel. Should open next week, South Bound has an amazing curb appeal starting from landscape with river rocks plus sexy lighting all the way to the interior decoration and the palm trees. A great place to celebrate friends and birthdays as well. Oh last but not least we loved the fresh Churros. Thank you Sam read more

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I really wanted to like this place. It's so close to work that my coworkers and I can walk for lunch. We go to Macs next door quite frequently, so this would be nice to add to the rotation. Ambiance 3 stars: Architecture is nice, very Cali style - coming from Vegas (and my SoCal trips)- it really hit the Cali charm. Plenty of outdoor seats to enjoy warm weather, I think you are allowed to bring your dogs, i drove by in the evening and saw furry friends relaxing on the patio. Since moving to Charlotte I've noticed that many restaurants have bad acoustics. Can't quite have a conversation at the table without yelling. Lots of hard surfaces - but I guess part of that industrial charm, but if I can order drinks in a crowded club, this place is not a problem. Food 2.5 stars: For the prices and the look of the place, there was not much to eat. Average 3.50 per "street" taco. And by "street" I mean the 2-3 bites and they are gone. Had the Carne Asada and the Pork Pastor and as a side I got their version of "elotes". Tacos with their respective toppings were good. Nice mix of veggies and meat. Meat could be a little bit more seasoned, but I guess that is why they have the Salsa bar off to the side. Side note: the Creamy chipotle was out and quite a few people were waiting for them to refill it, but the whole time while we were dining, it never got replenished. I kept an eye on it, as I wanted to try it as well. Out of the 5 salsas the smoked salsa was my fave - they had standard salsas verde, pico de gallo, mild, hot etc. Their street corn (elotes) were ok at best. Missed the lemon taste and I wish it came with the wooden spears to eat it better. You only had 2 options: hold it with your hands and get them all messy or cut the corn off with the knife. I know it's "street" - but for the gigantic plate it comes on, I would have hoped it would come with the spears so you could enjoy this meal without utensils, but not end up with a gigantic mess. One colleague had the Carne Asada Plate $10: You may think you get more for the price, but it's just 2 carne asada tacos (3.50 ea a la carte) and a small side of beans and by small, i mean usually the salsa dish or dipping sauce dish size. I don't think it justifies the extra $3. Their review: the plate was more a deconstructed taco with not more extra. One colleague had their SoCal Burrito $10: Nothing much to say, Burrito with the same size beans as above. Their review: Ok. wished the side was bigger. The one criticism we all had: For a place this nice, with the price and the assumption to be a good hangout spot, we were surprised that chips and salsa wasn't free. Didn't have to be unlimted refills, but to just snack on on the table. Especially in the evening, over a few drinks. We found it was really odd, as this place looked perfect for hanging-out. Guys, your neighbor MACs gives hush-puppies! So if I had the choice of hanging out with friends drinking Margaritas / Sangria and nothing over beers and hush puppies. Beer and hush puppies win. You want the costumer to hang out and linger and buy drinks and be social. It's opening week, so maybe these reviews will help the kick-it up a notch moving forward. read more

SouthBound - Carne Asada and Pork Pastor Taco and Street Corn side - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Southbound was fantastic! We had a wonderful experience - food, service, atmosphere - so I really don't understand all the bad reviews they are receiving... I thought they were surprisingly cheap when compared to other locations. I got out of there with 2 tacos, chips and pico (shared at with table), margarita and the street corn appetizer for $17 (and that was including tip). The tacos were $3.50 each and most places are charging at least $5/taco. They had a salsa bar (the chipotle crema, harvest salsa and the verde were delicious) and I was a little disappointed that we had to purchase chips and pico to be able to enjoy the salsa bar as is but at the end of the day, that really wasn't that big of a deal. People are also stating that the menu is small but I get overwhelmed with large menus so it made it easier for me to decide and it allows them to put quality in. The place itself was just very warm and welcoming - the large open room, the windows, open garage doors, and large COVERED patio seating. We walked in and immediately just felt a sense of relaxation. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So far fairly underwhelmed about this place. Starting out, I love the CONCEPT of this place! The area could use a good taco bar since Maverick Rock Taco closed but Southbound falls far short of the need! The good: cheap beers and good cocktails round out a good atmosphere and awesome decor. I like the fact that there aren't any TVs in the place and you have to interact with the people you one with and your fellow patrons. So, if you plan to come here for drinks it's a good spot but, that's where the good ends. The bad: Portion sizes and FLAVOR! Both my wife and I left hungry! I'd expect to leave full for a $66 tab. Two tacos the size of my palm and a ketchup side container of flavorless beans for $10? My wife's taco was the same for $3.5?! The ceviche we got filled a third (if that) of the bowl it came in with a hand full of chips as a side. The flavor of all the above dishes were lacking. If you're going to claim to be a taco bar to need to deliver. The Ugly: parking. Not their fault and can't be blamed on the establishment but just be warned it can be tough to find a spot and we went on a Wednesday night around 8. We will come back later after they have had some time to work out the kinks and try it again to see. Conclusion: if you're looking for a place to get a couple cheap beers and hang outside in good weather, great! But, if you're looking for a place to get dinner just got to Mac's next door and mosey on over afterwards to get a couple cheap Mexican beers and hang out in the bier garden style area afterwards. read more

SouthBound - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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SouthBound is a great restaurant. I went in with little expectations because I had heard bad reviews regarding the place, however I went in due to their owners other restaurant Macs speed shop being so good, I thought it would be worth it to give it a try. The restaurant does a great job at achieving the SoCal vibe not only in the food but also in the restaurant decor. The staff were very friendly and helpful, being that it was my first time. I came with friends and we each got tacos. We had the beer batter fried fish which was very flavorful and flaky, machaca beef which is a slow cooked shredded beef taco, and the pork pastor tacos which is slow cooked pork. The pork pastor taco and Mexican street corn were our favorite, however everything was still delicious. The tacos come in sets of 2 or 3 a side of rice and refried black beans or the rice and charro. I could go out with sides but the tacos were amazing. I definitely would come back again for dinner or lunch, the atmosphere and vibe is upbeat , casual, and eclectic. I definitely will be back in the summer time for a drink, chips and salsa and tacos. They have a great garage door they lift up in the summer. read more

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Today was my second time at southbound (in one week) and I can't tell you how much I love this place. The vibe, the cocktails and the food. Sat at the bar both times and had great service. The manager this afternoon was very enthusiastic and kind and gave me a great welcoming and hospitable vibe. I work as a restaurant manager and bartender and I cannot express enough how much I appreciate the good food and great service here at southbound. Would highly recommend! read more

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I met up with some friends for happy hour at South Bound and it was a pretty nice. You feel like you're outside but it's fully covered and parts of the roof is see through so it lets in a lot of natural light. It happened to be wet and rainy when we went so it was nice to not get wet but still be outside. I got the Mexican street corn and it was so good. They give you the option of having it on or off the cob and I got it on the cob and tasted amazing but it was so messy so I wish I had gotten off and just eat it with a fork. But I would definitely get it again if I go back to South Bound. I'd love to try some of their main menu items too cuz they all looked really good. read more

SouthBound - Mandarin Jarritos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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