Southbound offers a charming retro atmosphere and fresh Mexican dishes. The chicken adobo and carne asada tacos were solid and satisfying, and the queso is delicious. There's plenty of patio seating and space for large groups. read more

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

My husband and I went for drinks and sat at the bar. This was our first time here. Nikki was our bartender. She was very charismatic and high-energy from the introduction on. The Pina Coladas were amazing! We wanted to add a shot, and Nikki recommended a spicy rum. Delish! We ordered a second round with Blackberry mixed into it. Also delish. The guacamole was tasty too. We will definitely return. read more

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

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Great food and vibe. Bad service. Any Mexican place that makes you pay for chips and salsa is a crime. Like the place though.

We stopped for a drink after a long walk around the neighborhood. We order a beer and a local liquor. The waitress brought fresh-fried totopos and red source, which we enjoyed very much. We did not order any food, but the plates looked delicious. Everything is Mexican. The ambiance is very chill, like a tiki bar but in a city. It is pet-friendly so that you can bring your fur friend. If it is not a service dog, you can sit down in the outdoor setting. read more

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Cam took the best care of us, super attentive and accommodating! He deserves all the 5 stars!

My friend and I were in town and someone recommended we try this place. It was a busy night, but they were able to quickly find us a table. It was off to the side with two comfy armchairs across from the fireplace. We were delighted with such cozy seating. I ordered and Mule and she got a Margarita. Our drinks were perfection, 10/10. To eat we ordered chips, corn, and tostados. The chips were great, the corn was delicious, the tostados were pretty good. I would definitely go back for drinks and appetizers. read more

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I've been to Southbound in the past just for margaritas. I recently revisited for lunch. The margaritas taste like a glass of mix with no tequila in sight. I also tried the new Mojito, it's basically a glass of Natalie's lime juice, it's even green. Surprised they aren't using fresh ingredients. The drinks are offered at a great price point but, you're paying for a glass of juice. We tried the tacos for lunch: chicken, shrimp and snapper. They were soggy and wet and bland. I just ate the shrimp out of the taco. read more

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

I truly enjoyed SouthBound... food, sports, and service were all amazing! This was my first time visiting and it just so happens to be a Panthers and Giants game which made my experience all that better! We sat inside right in the center of everything so a had perfect view of pretty much everything. Sunday afternoon was perfect as there wasn't many people, food came out quick and the staff was really accommodating. I'm sure many others didn't have the experience I had, but even before the food came I was impressed. Then dj was jammin also... he played old skool, new skool and things I've never heard of but we kept moving!! Now lets talk food! I ordered the So-Cal Nachos with brisket as my protein. This was a pretty large portion of nachos and loaded with all the flavors and topping. There is just enough pico, black beans, queso, and queso fresco to make it a meal on its own... the brisket made it a meal for two! Even with all the topping the chips were not soggy at all... there was still great crunch with each bite. I'm interested to return because the vibe was dope and my order was tasty. I give Southbound 5 stars for sure. read more

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Southbound - how they stay in business is beyond me. Met some girlfriends tonight and apparently me joining was our server's absolute biggest inconvenience. Finally, after many charades and hand gestures, got her attention for a water and a protein bowl. My friends ordered another round as they had already eaten. She forgot my water as well as come back to our table. The bar tender brought the drinks. Another server brought me a water. A third person brought my food. I had no silverware so when we finally grabbed her attention again, she was super snarky and replied with how it was the hostesses job to give us silverware. No apology or anything. Let it go. Pictured below is the build your own protein bowl with half lettuce, half rice; black beans; corn, sweet potatoes, and peppers/onions. Chihuahua cheese and queso. Salsa and sour cream. Topped with shrimp. (4/10 rating) I also got elote...maybe it's the time of year but I took one bite and it was gross - zero flavor, smothered in Mayo and couldn't taste any Cotija cheese or Chile powder. 1/10. Sent back, did not take off the tab. Another 20 min go by, caught the eye of a different server who grabbed our server for our checks and a box. She got lost or something cause we had to search for her again. She brought the checks and forgot the box ‍...not a memorable experience. 0/10 chance of return there are much MUCH better places for Tex - Max than here. read more

SouthBound - Build Your Own Bowl - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Delicious bowls and tacos Great service. Love the patio, it's very comfortable with a great vibe read more

Cam Archie served us and he was amazing! He gave great suggestions on food we should try, told us about the daily specials, and he was hilarious on top of this. This is the kind of service I want when I go out. The plantains were so delicious, you have to try them, cooked to perfection! We also had the jerk chicken nachos which is big enough to feed any army and the meat was so tender and seasoned well. The restaurant is a nice laid back, casual vibe. And, shhhhh.....there's a speakeasy hidden in the back. Love this place. read more

Love this place!!! They always have great food and great service! The atmosphere is so fun and energetic! Hunter I think was the name of the manager - very personable! He was hilarious! read more

I've never experienced a slower restaurant in my life. The food is good, but there is no sense of urgency.

First time here and thought the atmosphere was really nice, seating at the bar inside or outside and plenty of tables as well. Great date night spot, with an acoustic musician singing who was fantastic. Ordered the pork carnitas fajitas for two and there was more than plenty for two of us! Absolutely delicious and all the sides were great as well. Nice Draft list as well as margaritas and canned beers. Will definitely be back! read more

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Love coming to SouthBound for a bite to eat and a margarita before heading next-door to The Music Yard! I've had the pleasure of dining here twice in the past two months and both experiences have been wonderful. The restaurant has plenty of parking, super friendly bartenders, great service, a plentiful menu with reasonable prices, clean restrooms and I love the open air part of the bar and restaurant; super fun vibe! There are plenty of tables and booths inside as well. They play some great Deep House music on nights that they have DJs next-door; you'll hear anything from RUFUS DU SOL, Eli & Fur, Nora en Pure etc. Loved my spicy mango margarita and their guacamole is chunky & delicious! Before we left, we took the bartenders recommendation and ordered the churros and man oh man were they tasty! Our whole group enjoyed them and we would definitely get them again. Can't wait to come back; thank you! read more

SouthBound - Great Chips & Guacamole! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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After a rather bad few days for my wife I decided to roll the dice and try this place having never been in before Firstly the lay out is beautiful the staff were very welcoming and friendly we got seated Jonny who was incredibly friendly and professional after he took our drink order he brought over a sample of the plantain chips and a new garlic and lime dip that was incredible When this was brought to the table Jonny had a trainee with him who was just the best told us about the new dip and asked for our honest feedback (honestly I'd drink the stuff so tasty) We had a small chat about how much he enjoyed his new job and he really shined showing personalty and a honest enjoyment of his role now I know full well how hard it can be to find staff like this and I would feel I would be doing a disservice to the staff if I didn't voice how much this made the experience of the meal plus the food was just perfect great price great selection brilliant mix of flavors (ask for the habanero salsa) Cam brought this over as I said I enjoyed spicy and boy did it kick in the best way At the end I found the manager who like myself was from across the pond as I had to thank her and all the staff for bringing a smile to mine and my wife's day we left full happy and laughing over the banter we had with the staff As someone who has worked in a customer service roll all his life I must say these guys are a credit to the business we will be back for sure Jonny and Cam earned us as life time customers by just being themselves many thanks read more

Came here on a Sunday at around 1pm and there was no wait! My party of 6 was seated right away and it was great. Usually it's hard to find a place with no wait for Sunday brunch in South End. I also love that they have a huge parking lot! The restaurant is very nice and open. It felt like we were on the beach cuz of the open seating, tropical plants and decorations. We sat outside where the live DJ was playing awesome music. It felt like we were at a party! Some couples were dancing in the front and it was great to watch while we ate. The server was super nice and gave everyone a glass of water and 2 carafes of water for the table. He also gave us chips and salsa, which were really good and fresh! I got a mimosa and it was very good. You could really taste the fresh squeezed orange juice in it. For the meal, I ordered the breakfast tacos. They were very good and flavorful. They had carne asada inside, and also scrambled eggs which was a pretty good combo. They came with a side of rice and black beans. I also tried the churro French toast and it was amazing! It was a huge portion too! I also tried my sisters chicken enchilada, which she ordered from the lunch menu. It was also pretty good. I would definitely come back here for brunch with a live DJ. It was so fun! And the food was tasty and affordable! read more

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First time at Southbound and I had an amazing experience! Went with friends on a Monday night. I love the area the restaurant is in because there are so many other bars + restaurants that are close to the south end area that you can explore and try. When we got there we were seated immediately which was great. The service was nice as well and our waiter was very attentive. I had the pleasure of trying their new fried octopus taco that just got added to their menu. The taco was really good and the flavors all came together between a corn tortilla. I also tried the Baja fish was my 2nd favorite. I had the combination plate which came with two tacos and a side so I tried the plantains to compliment the tacos and they were crispy with a soft and gooey center. read more

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

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Amazing! The knockoff of a mai tai, chips and salsa, and the chicken quesadilla was so unique! They had pineapple in it! What?! Who would think pineapple into a chicken quasadilla.. but they did! Its a funky Hawaii.. Mexican.. mix I'm honestly not sure what the theme is haha but I loved it was very quirky! +Service was fast and friendly! And we had a larger group! read more

First time visit...won't be the last! Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere and REALLY, REALLY good tacos!!! Sat outside on the covered patio and watched a basketball game with my wife. Music level was just right and more importantly, music matched the theme or restaurant. I got shrimp tacos, mahi-mahi taco and carne tacos. I recommend all of them! The coolest thing I think we experienced was getting the chips and salsa for an appetizer. It states in the menu all proceeds from the chips and salsa appetizer go to "Second Harvest Food Bank"!!! How cool is that??!! My "bottom line"... Atmosphere- A Staff- B Table/chair comfort- B Food quality- A Food quantity- B+ Overall Service- B read more

Bad experience. We hadn't been in a while, use to be such a good place. It's only 1:00 pm and stood at the desk looking for host . She finally came and stormed off when I asked are you short staffed. We want be coming back!! read more

Sunday 9/12/21 - Panthers Game Day - First home game of 2021 -V- NY jets and me and my crew were looking for the best pre-game brunch experience close to BofA. Obviously, there are a lot of choices but this place was appealing for several reasons. There is plenty of free parking right on South Blvd. You're 2.2 miles to BofA stadium. You're .5 mile walk to New Bern Lynx Station which will get you to Stonewall Lynx station close to BofA, just .7 miles to the stadium. They open at 11am and have a great menu selection for Brunch. There are a lot of Mexican options to choose from. If you get there when they open, you can enjoy a nice relaxing meal on the patio or in the 'open air' dining room. They staff is always great, the food is excellent quality and reasonable priced and you have easy access to BofA on game day. And yes, the Panthers took down the Jets 19-14! read more

Been here a few times for dinner and the food has always been good. Drinks are also good, I recommend classics like the margarita. I got the smoke show drink and it was OK, don't recommend it. For food, I got the taco salad which was amazing for a salad! Loved that it came in a taco bowl (which also tasted good). It was really easy to get a table on a Thursday night but they don't usually have a long wait. There was live music and it's nice sitting by South Blvd so you can people watch/ take in the outdoors. A good spot for a good meal/drinks. Also there's backstage lounge right behind the restaurant which could be good for post dinner drinks! read more

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Southbound was a hit for me, each time that I've been! It's always a good time here when I go. I will say off the bat, that the wait, can be up to 2 hours...especially on the weekends. It's in a great location in SouthEnd, so it sees a LOT of people. However, I think the food is really great! You get a Cali-style feel and look when you eat there, from an atmosphere perspective. They have tables inside as well as a patio area outside. The drinks are also great and compliment the food! Staff is friendly, although they are moving at a fast pace with so many people. A definite must try! read more

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

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Went in again and actually sat to eat. The service was pretty good. We had margaritas on the rocks & the frozen blueberry & pine colada margaritas also. They were tasty & you doubt have to question if there's alcohol in them We tried the carne asada & chicken adobo tacos. We really enjoyed the carne asada tacos, but the chicken adobo didn't quite hit for me. The music that we can hear from the outside are was a nice vibe too. Will return to try more. Side note: never been to a place that serves mexican dishes and the chips & salsa aren't complimentary, $1.25 isn't much, but I'm just saying. read more

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

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Cannot say enough about this place. From ambiance and service. Ana, our server, was attentive and professional. The food was delicious and for a party of 5, we did not have to wait long. Burritos, tacos and the plantains were delicious. As for dessert, the chocolate flan and the cuatro leches-out of this world. Will definitely return. Highly recommended!! read more

Super laid back, never too busy. Decent trios. Great tacos. The new menu looks promising too! read more

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

great service! thank you! loved the environment and their bands they host! their food is amazing too!

This outstanding taqueria on South Blvd serves up some of the tastiest street tacos in Charlotte, along with fresh salads and delicious margaritas that alone are are worth the visit. On a recent visit, I enjoyed a trio of tacos that included a Carne Asada, a Chicken Adobe and a Baja Fish, along with a Classic Margarita. My wife enjoyed a Tijuana Caesar Salad with Chicken, and we both shared a crisp order of Chips and Salsa. Along with lots of indoor seating, SouthBound has a spacious covered patio fronting South Blvd, making it a great spot to meet friends for dinner and drinks in pleasant weather. Free parking is conveniently available in an adjacent lot, which I imagine fills up quickly during prime hours. With great food, cocktails and service, SouthBound is well worth a visit. read more

Me and my sister went their after work Sunday .. the young lady at the counter greeted us very Nicely... she asked did we want in or outside. We sat down, shortly we were greeted by Chasity ... very Nice and Polite,she asked if we had been their before.. we said no .. she gave us a little background on the facility...we asked if their were specials , which their were... we ordered our drinks and Shortly after our server OVA bought our food.. He was very funny as well as Polite... over all we will be going back a very nice and Relaxed atmosphere read more

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My family came in for an early Saturday evening dinner. There was no real wait and we got great seats on the outside covered deck. Great atmosphere and setting. Service was also friendly and attentive. My wife and two kids shared the nachos along with a three taco plate, with plenty of food to spare. I had a three taco plate. The pork, chicken, and java rubbed beef was outstanding. The pork had a nice spice, but the cooling pineapple was an awesome touch. It was probably my favorite. From the initial seating and chips to wrapping up the transaction, we had a great visit. read more

SouthBound - Pork, chicken, beef tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Been to SB a few times and finally got around to leaving a review. The several times I've visited here my food has always been consistent. Staff is nice and attentive from what I can remember and this visit was no different. Met a few friends here for you guessed it, Taco Tuesday. SB has lots of choices and the margaritas are ok. Not the best I've had but at the specials price I'll take it lol. This is a go to spot for me so again very consistent in food and drink quality. I come to socialize but stay for the food lol. Solid 4 stars, highly recommended. Try the street corn, one of my favorite foods with no nutritional value but oh so delicious. read more

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

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Came after driving by and seeing their open air lay out. Ended up getting the 3 for $12 tacos. One of the 3 was the short rib. That one was delicious!!! I was so hungry and devoured the plate, failed to take food pics . But definitely will return. read more

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Lunch on a Saturday Parking: Private lot Location: semi busy street Customer service: was meh nothing really stood out felt a little rush Decor was very nice Food was just ok nothing to write home about I would never visit again wasn't impressed read more

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

One of the worst COVID take-out experiences that I've had in Charlotte. There was no designated pick-up area or curbside option so you have to go inside and wait in a very long bar line to pick up your food. The entire reason I am ordering take-out is so I can limit my exposure to other patrons but instead I have to wait in a line where some patrons aren't wearing masks and are not socially distancing. If you are trying to be safe in COVID times I would 100% not recommend this place for either take out or sit down. Tables are not spaced appropriately, patrons do not wear masks while walking around, and the atmosphere gave me a lot of unnecessary anxiety. Regarding the food - similar to other reviews, the food is way over priced for what is offered. I ordered the chicken enchilada (see photo) and I have no idea how/why they are calling this dish an enchilada. It is extremely dry, flavorless, and not worth your money. Also, heads up, none of the entrees come with a side of rice and beans like they did before which is a bummer. On the bright side - the appetizer of queso was very tasty but was $9, so meh. Really disappointed in this place as there is a lot of potential but does not deliver by a long shot. Update: went to cookout after because the "enchilada" was so dry I couldn't finish it, 10/10 would recommend a cookout quesadilla over this mess. read more

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

The vibe in this place is fire. Great staff and Managment. Highly recommend.... I'll be back read more

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The food was meh tho it's very pretty to look at The ambiance was dope very SoCal Nice open concept read more

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The ambiance of Southbound is so fun!! Great place to sit outside with a group and some margaritas! A pitcher got us about 6. You HAVE to get the tacos - specifically the chicken adobe tacos! read more

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Enjoyed this place and the energy! The fish tacos were the best and the SoCal dip was super delicious!

I've been wanting to try SB for awhile. Finally made it today, but I hate to say I was a little disappointed. I ordered chicken adobo and fried shrimp tacos. The shrimp was good, but I actually didn't like the chicken. It looked good but was pretty bland. We also received a bag of tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa was good, the chips were stale. I know businesses are doing their best to keep things running during Covid so I will take that into consideration. I'll try SB again in the future and update my review appropriately. read more