Love Superica! One of my favorite Mexican spots in CLT. Love the interior decor to create the Tex Mex vibe. Staff is always nice and quick. It is a must to start with the queso with chorizo! My husband and I are obsessed with it! I always order the chicken suizas enchiladas for my entree and it is super yummy. I always look forward to Superica and can't wait to return! read more

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ARCADE WITH SCREAMING OUT OF CONTROL KIDS ;(( I fell in love with Superica when I first moved to Charlotte nearly three years ago, and it quickly became 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. read more

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I have not eaten at superica in a few years and i was pleasantly surprised how tasty everything was as i had not remembered it being so good! The queso is a must! The chips are thin which we loved for the different dips they give you to try, the green one was my favorite. The presentation of the food was perfect, the service was quick! The atmosphere was great, we will definitely go back to try other menu items read more

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We have been going to Suprerica Tex-Mex in Charlotte over a year. We usually get the lunch Specials which is the perfect size meal. The Tommy's margarita is made fresh and is very refreshing. The Service is always Excellent and the food is made from fresh, healthy ingredients. The green and red salsas are tasty and not too spicy. Highly recommend! read more

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We made a reservation to go to Superica on a Friday night. I'd recommend making a reservation, as it seems quite busy. The vibes were top notch. The place is massive and has great decor. Our waitress was so kind and fun! She got us doing tequila shots. It was a perfect Friday night dinner spot. The food came out in a reasonable time, but the drinks did take a while to get to us (4 people). However, I understand this since they were quite busy. Everyone's entrees were very good! I got the beef picadillo enchiladas and I loved them! The chili sauce was delicious. The entrees come with unlimited rice and beans which is so awesome. It also comes with unlimited chips and salsa. In addition to this, we got the queso as an appetizer to share and it was sooooo good! Some of the best queso I've had for sure. I would definitely recommend trying it out, and I will definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I frequent Superica's SouthEnd location, and decided to try their Strawberry Hill location since we were shopping in the area. We love the interior of the SouthEnd location, and we're excited that Strawberry Hill's was similarly designed (albeit a little smaller footprint inside). The best part, though, is that Strawberry Hill has FREE parking. That alone is a good enough reason for us to drive a bit further to revisit this location. We started with their chorizo queso dip, a favorite of ours. We also tried their $15.99 lunch special, with two items and rice and beans. I forgot to take photos, but everything was amazing. My husband had his typical two cheese enchiladas, but I tried one cheese enchilada and their bean nachos (which comes with guac and sour cream). I'll definitely get that again. There were only two servers working the dining room, but they did a great job. Our server was especially friendly. I'm especially excited that they also serve breakfast at this location. We can't wait to return! read more

Sat down outside at 11:50..... took 40 mins to get a drink..... still waiting for a meal....now going on 50 mins??? Way understaffed... No idea who is on first... never go again on a Saturday for lunch !! read more

Went for lunch and enjoyed the entire experience. Chips were awesome along with the dips. Several ordered the #4 which I think were two chicken soft tacos. Everyone seemed to enjoy. It was a bit loud for our business discussion but we survived. Could have munched on those chips and salsa all afternoon read more

Went here with friends on a Sunday night for the first time. A mix of families and couples and adults. Service was outstanding (wish I could remember our lovely waitress' name), as she answered questions really patiently and went the extra mile. The summer special watermelon margarita was super-delish (if I hadn't been driving, I could have had way too many of those). Chips and guac are the measure of Mexican restaurants for me, and they do both perfectly. Their chips are the really light ones. Love, love, love. It's pricey but the food is definitely top-notch. Great, fresh ingredients and thoughtful combinations. read more

We always have great service when we go to Superica. I enjoyed the margarita mocktail and the guacamole was tasty. The chips that come with the guac were SO greasy. I actually didn't eat those, and just reached for the regular chips that came with the salsa instead. I have fond memories of going to Superica 7-8 years ago and LOVING the chicken suizas enchiladas. They were incredible back then, but something has changed. To me, the quality of the food here has gone way down hill. For the price, it just isn't worth it. read more

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As someone who lived in TX for 42 years, I finally found authentic TexMex food at Superica! Between living in Dallas and Austin, I got hooked on Mexican food and margaritas. It's basically a lifestyle in TX. After many disappointing meals and margaritas in the Charlotte area, I discovered Superica. Great service, excellent authentic food. The first tell is always chips and salsa - they do it right. A great smoky red and a verde- light, thin crisp chips. Excellent margaritas served in a proper glass, all fresh ingredients, none of that premade sugary crap. I had the beef nachos which were perfection. I'm in love with this place. It's a 30 minute drive for me, but so worth it!!! read more

Ah-freakn-Maze-Balls. I came, and Devin served us right. She was so engaging. The food was phenomenal. I low-key was worried cause it was gringo city. I just knew the food would be basic Texmex. But ahhhh, it had seasoning. You hear me they used seasoning. Rice, usually the most boring basic dish, was phenomenal. It was so flavorful and infused with a sultry smokey flavor. The beans were bomb, too. I was flabbergasted. The meat was moist, tender, smoked, and piled high. We got a Pollo Quesadilla, Barbacoa Taco, and Steak Fajitas. Can we say fire! The salsa is good too it has a nice smokey flavor a bit runny, though. They make their own in-house soft tortillas. Lastly, the Tres Leche is delicious. It was swimming in a ocianuc luxury of sweeten milk. I ate it all. You have to try it before Tia in the kitchen goes MIA. Cause, baby, those plates were plating. read more

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Price was 20 dollars for three tacos with three tiny shrimp in each. One of the shrimp was clearly more than a few hours old being held under a heat lamp or a warms water dish. Not worth it in any way. I guess they have steep rent to pay because I can't see why else their prices would be so high. Again, maybe 3oz of shrimp and half a cup of beans for 20 dollars. Only reason it has two stars is because the chips were decent, hard to mess those up. read more

Superica - Tiny shrimp - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Superica is a high end chain with a few locations around the South, serving Tex Mex food along with tasty margaritas and cocktail. The Strawberry Hill location represents the second in the Charlotte area and I was able to come in for dinner recently with a group of friends. The decor definitely reflects the Tex Mex roots of the restaurant but with rock music videos playing in the background and a contemporary vibe it is far from your typical Mexican restaurant. I'm very fond of their queso dip and the chips always come out fresh. For my entree I last tried the enchiladas. While their food is certainly good I find that it is a little overpriced. If I was hankering for Mexican food I feel like there are other options that are far cheaper. Superica on the other hand is a solid option for a night out with friends. I'm a particular fan of their cocktail "The Matador" but if you are feeling a margarita it is hard to go wrong with any on their menu. read more

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

I think I'm getting so old that I don't even remember what used to be in this spot... in either case, Superica and it's 2nd Charlotte location (the first being in Southend) is serving up their familiar menu. Started with OG Margaritas and it's hard to top those (except if you just get tank of that stuff). Our server Emily, was super friendly and we decided to skip the apps and go right into the mains. I had the Chile Relleno and the chips with all the salsas were perfect for a mid-week dinner stop. According to yelp, they didn't open until 5 and we got there right at 5 past, however the restaurant was filling up so they must have adjusted their hours. There were a smattering of folks at the bar, lots of tables with young families (I appreciate the early dinner since the kids have to go to bed sometime ;)) Overall a nice experience in one of the "older" shopping centers in town. Plenty of parking, but watch out for that rush hour traffic on Fairview and Providence... traffic moves, but when you want chips and salsa, it doesn't not move quite as fast as you want it to. read more

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Went here for the 2nd time. First time I had their chopped salad and it was so good with grilled chicken. But I was determined this time to get some of their food. Cheese enchiladas were the best I have had in 30 years, and the rice and refried beans were wonderful too. Katie, our waitress was very good and I need to go very soon for more cheese enchiladas. I do need to try a taco. Their chips were very good too. read more

Up beat busy atmosphere, with a pin ball and Galaga game. The cheese queso was delicious with fresh thin salty chips. The chicken fajitas had a Smokey flavor the onions needed to cook some more. It was served with a little sour cream, guacamole, and pic de galo, and not enough lettuce. It was served with canary beans I missed the refried beans and rice too. read more

Superica is a super find if you're looking for Tex-Mex (or Mex-Tex, as they consider themselves). Entree portions are large - we got the picadillo enchiladas and the chicken chalupas - and you'll likely have leftovers. I especially loved the two house-made salsas with fresh chips (provided complimentary) and queso (the best I've had in Charlotte!). These were perfect and paired nicely with the ginger margarita I ordered. Service was great, and they even provided us with a fresh bag of chips and salsa to take home with us when we asked for more chips to go with our leftovers. My Austin-born husband felt right at home here, so that's saying something! read more

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Between the vibes, service, and the food..I will be back..often! The bar area was clean and beautiful presentation. We started with queso w/ chorizo - not your typical creamy queso but more so just like melted cheese - still very good just not expected. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly on the Tampiquena dish. All of the sauces were great and the service was very speedy. Highly recommend a visit read more

Superica - Tampiquena - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Brianna and Management are awesome. The service and hospitality speaks for itself. The atmosphere is always very calm and laid back with classic music choices and occasional concerts projected on their movie screen. Drinks are great and the food is even better. If I'm ever wanting the perfect meal I can always count on Superica to deliver. read more

Excellent food and service. Our server was very attentive to our group of 9 this evening. Will be back!

Food is good It's the online ordering I have a problem with I ordered mixed fajitas for 2 bc even tho they have mixed fajitas for 1 in the store which I preferred BUT mixed for 1 wasn't an option online which irritated me. However I ordered for 2 for $55. They provided plenty of chicken and beef which was very tasty BUT they only put 3 tortilla shells in with the order and the same amount of lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomato as fixings as they do for fajitas for 1. And I thought it was for 2? Tried to call and got no answer read more

The food here is so good it tastes like real authentic Mexican. The service here is decent. They do charge you for guac but its good. The ambiance is interesting for Mexican it's modern, but it has projectors playing Spanish bands. My quesadillas were very good would highly recommend. read more

I've dined here a handful of times and the food was always good, but these last couple visits were so wonderful that I feel I owe a review! For the first time I ordered the short rib. It was OUTSTANDING!!! I was hesitant at first because the menu just said chipotle rubbed short rib $40 and I was wondering if it was just going to be a plate of meat or come with some veggies or sides. It came with so much- tortillas, guac, slaw and the best surprise: a small bowl of amazing bean stew. It was definitely enough food for two people to share. The cocktail game here is strong as well. I had the seasonal old fashioned and it was the perfect balance of spicy and just a tad sweet. I usually go with the ginger margarita because the garnish of candied ginger makes me happy :) What has always kept me coming back is their salsa verde, queso, and chicken suizas enchiladas- all solid choices! The one thing this place can improve on is speakers- they always have cool concerts playing on the big screen, but need some surround sound to help the vibe. Music outside would be great, too. read more

Superica - Short Ribs- fantastic meal!!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been waiting for over 15 minutes to pick up a DoorDash order, and no one is paying attention to the pickup area at the bar as instructed. Despite being a large and busy restaurant, there is a complete lack of organization and responsibility when it comes to handling delivery orders. Very disappointing experience. read more

The pancakes are sooooo gooood! The brunch here is a little pricy but amazing for some great breakfast. The Tex-mex style syrup is so good! The service was a little slow but decent! read more

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

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This is my favorite Mexican in Charlotte. I love their lunch menu where you can pick a couple different entrees to try together. I love the chicken enchilada verde and the carne asada tacos! My husband loved his fajitas. We came during Dry January and they have 7 different non alcoholic drinks to choose from. This is one of the best mocktail menus I have seen in Charlotte. Both my husband's mocktail Margarita (All Bull no Matador) and my mocktail margarita (All Flower no Power) were amazing. I love the inclusivity of their mocktail menu! Their salsas and chips are amazing as well! read more

Superica - Mocktail menu for Dry January - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Got the Picadillo enchiladas and they had a nice spice, but nothing special. Portion was a good size but still rather expensive, especially for lunch. Two entrees and two draft beers total to 75 dollars. The restaurant itself was very pretty and our server was attentive and professional. The hostesses were leaving people waiting for no reason. Cleanliness could be better. My menu, flatware and water glass were crusty with old food. Fine dining level service, prices and menu concept but poor follow through with culinary execution and front of house management. read more

Superica - Picadillo enchiladas with black beans - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Our family has been here several times, and for the money it is worth every penny. We always have a large group and we are served with excellence. We were here last on Mother's day because we also wanted to see our family friend Miguel, who sadly departed this earth on May 19th, he was a bartender at Superica and a long time family friend. Rest in Peace Miguel. We adore the chips, salsas, margaritas, and all the food we get from Superica. We will continue to go to Superica for more delicious food, and absolutely outstanding service. Always an A+. Seriously, go spend your money here for mexican food. And don't forget the cute Hollywood Feed next door if you are a pet parent. read more

Brian is seriously a gem of a human. My husband and I have come for years and the only criticism was the workers not being very friendly...Brian changed that all for us. He was so kind and so friendly, I think I ordered 3 more margaritas than I should have. I will come in as long as he's serving me at the bar. Come enjoy! read more

Best Tex-mex in the area by far. Having grown up in Texas during my elementary school years, I know what Tex-mex is really about. Every time I go to visit my sister in Texas, the first thing we do is grab some Tex-mex. Superica is the closest you can come to good Tex-mex in Charlotte. Texans, it's still not the same, but it's the best we got here. The chips are light and crispy. I like the variety of salsas they bring to you and even like to combine them at times. I've had the fajitas, tacos, and chile relleno. All of which are delicious. But the best thing they have here is the lunch special on Monday-Friday. You can choose 2 items from a list of great options. I usually get an enchilada and taco al carbon. Also, you gotta grab a frozen marg to make the meal complete. read more

As a Texan, eating here felt like being home! The enchiladas were delicious and came on a big plate with heaping piles of refried beans and rice -- exactly how they should be served. I'm also glad to have found my go-to spot any time I'm craving queso in Charlotte. Plus the food came out fast and the service was super friendly. We'll be back! read more

Superica - Chips and Salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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First off Katie was amazing. My family was spread out over 3 tables today and she was seriously an amazing server. She was always kind and honest and I truly appreciate her. I am obsessed with the steak fajitas, the butter sauce, and the salsas. Bonus that Miguel is a great bartender as well!. Over all one of my favorites! read more

Beautiful space but food lacks the flavor punch that Superica is known for. Just adding a bit more salt to everything would go a long way. I've eaten at the South End location many times so I was expecting the same quality today. Service was good and there is plenty of parking. This location has lunch service only on Fridays btw. read more

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Update Update Read All About It THEY ARE NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH! The same great food and adorable Ambiance as before but now you don't have to wait for dinner to get your fix of delish Tex-Mex read more

First of all, I LOVE the original Superica restaurant at Southend. Not only does it offer great ambiance with striking interior design, complete with a large screen featuring movies, not sports (YaY!), it offers amazing food and drinks...topped with solid presentation and service. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for this new location near Southpark. We arrived super-early for dinner (before 5 pm!), with plans to eat outside, on their patio, which had heat lamps. However, upon arriving, we realized that it was too damn cold and windy...so we reluctantly headed indoors. The place had a nice, spacious layout with high ceilings, but seemed smaller than the original location. Also, unlike the other location, this one looked more standard, cookie-cutter...and less colorful. I also didn't care for the Country Western music overhead at this location. They DID practice Covid measures, but some of the tables in the middle of the floor seemed a bit too close to be 6 feet distancing. We requested the semi-booth in the front, by the window...where the sun shone thru brightly (where my husband felt was the safest). BTW, the service was good...our waitress was friendly, and seemingly on top of things. The problem was the food and the presentation. I ordered the Puffy Taco Dinner, a meal that I absolutely loved at the Southend location. Well...here's the deal. There was a night and day difference in this same plate...see both of my pictures (one from Southend, one from this Southpark) before you think I'm being harsh. Sadly, the supposed 3 Puffy Taco Shells were simply incomplete at this Southpark/Strawberry Hill location. They basically gave me 1 full Puffy Shell and the other 2 were cut in half (or maybe 2 were deflated, flattened shell??)...so the supposedly "puffy" top shells were missing! It's as if they deliberately smothered these partially puffy shells with greens so that I wouldn't notice that the top part of the shell was missing lol! As if that wasn't disappointing enough, the rice tasted like something from El Cancun (very soggy!), and barely there (maybe 2 spoonful?). Majority of the sides were beans...and I'm just not a fan of beans. The overall presentation of this plate was nearly funny. Again, just look at the 2 pictures of the "Puffy Taco Dinner" I've attached (it's supposedly the same dish, but it was vastly different in quality!). Just looked like they literally threw some lettuce and springs on an already sloppy-looking plate, primarily beans and greens. I've always thought Mexican food had a tendency to look sloppy, but the way they threw things together here basically proved my point. A total sloppy mess...very unappetizing at that! Maybe I was turned off from the moment the plate hit the table, but I just didn't think any of it tasted that great either. My husband seemed to like his Chile Rellano better than I liked my so-called puffy tacos...but again, the presentation of his dish looked like a big, sloppy green mess as well. All I can say is they need to work on better, quality presentation at this location. This is "SUPERICA"...not El Cancun. Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference! Very disappointing to say the least. If this is indeed the norm at this location of Superica, it's shocking. Think I'll stick with the Southend location. read more

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This is an overall rating for several disappointing interactions with this restaurant. It was this last one that was the straw for me. I ordered DoorDash from them, the image of the vegetable enchiladas had vegetarian black beans and lime, cilantro rice featured with it. They gave me refried beans and the red rice, both of which have animal products in it. I called and they gave a message to the manager named Kelly who never called me back. I'm done with this place. I will never go back and waste my money on an establishment that simply doesn't care. They provide substandard food and service on top of everything else. Do yourself a favor get real Tex-Mex food somewhere else. Whatever this is...it's garbage. read more

Food was good- nothing special but not bad. Al pastor was on the fattier side, but the flavors were there. The other guests enjoyed their food as well. The biggest hit was the tres leches. Don't leave without getting a slice!!! Definitely had better Mexican food, but have had much worse. I prefer the strawberry hill location better then the one on south end. read more

Superica - Tacos Al pastor - Tex-Mex Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Like so many things in this country these days, the value at Superica just isn't there anymore. The food quality has dropped, the prices have risen and I just can't see any reason for coming here anymore except maybe the great ambiance and the bar section. Service is solid too. Everything else is a disappointment. The first time I came here I simply loved it. It hasn't been as good and has gotten progressively worse since. Such a disappointment. read more

Huge fan of Superica for years and have had many great experiences in the past. BUT Prices have increased and they borderline felony charges. $30 for 4oz fajitas is WILD. $17 cheese enchiladas is honestly already laughable but I can work to understand it. $30 for 4oz of Steak is nonsense. Maybe it was Wagyu Steak braised in Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac and raised on a farm that charged tuition. Who am I to say? All I know is that I really hope they re-evaluate their price increases. Service is always average. Not quite going to blow your mind but certainly will deliver on the basics. read more