Our entre meals & the service was good overall! The restaurant is very nice and clean on the…read moreinside! However I wasn't a fan of the sides (the rice and beans). The beans weren't good at all & the rice was a little dry. I personally didn't like the complimentary ceviche it had a wet dog food consistency. It was free though, with a side of tostadas so I cannot complain!

We went in on a Tuesday and it was quiet not many customers. I got the carne asada and my husband…read moregot the 7 mares soup. Everything was great.

Las Isabelas is a family-owned business that doubles as a Mexican restaurant and grocery store. The…read moreentire building has character with really lovely decorations that speak to the culture. I think that there is only outdoor seating (covered and not covered), so while it is not the largest restaurant (even less parking but since it is downtown, you can find other parking nearby), it seems like it has enough tables (which were really big) for most days. In terms of the service... we were waiting for our "waitress" until we found out that there is no table service (other than someone initially asking you for your drinks/appetizers when you sit down) as you have to manually go up to the cashier (friendly), order using a QR code to access their menu, and pay from there. So we sat there for a while really confused. But once we were told to do that (and to be fair, we might have not heard the full instructions clearly when we first entered), the food came out in a timely manner. I do think that the service could have been better; for instance, our waters were never refilled and we were not really checked up on during our dine-in experience. It might have been an off day since a lot of reviews praise their service. We got a variety of food, including Chips & Guacamole and Churros to share while for myself, I got the Burrito California and Sope. The Chips & Guacamole were really good! The guacamole was seasoned well and the chips tasted very fresh. We were also given a side of salsa, which was a bit spicy. I will say that this place does not seem to offer complimentary chips and salsa like other spots. The Churros were delicious! Very sugary and warm; I liked how doughy the inside was when it first came out. As for my entrees... I got the Sope with Chicken. This was my first time having Sope and I expected it to have more flavor to it. It tasted a bit bland, although the chicken pieces did help elevate the taste. As for the Burrito California, it tasted decent. It was stuffed with rice and potentially needed more fries, but it also lacked some flavor. If I added meat, that might have helped with the taste. I will say that the green sauce at my table saved my entrees as it really added a nice kick to everything. While I wish there were more spices in my food, I kind of liked that it was not too salty (in comparison to similar spots). Overall, I would probably give Las Isabelas a 3.5/5 stars. It did not wow me, but I think it is a solid spot to hit up in the area. They have a vast menu, so I could see myself coming back in the future to try other items.

We had a great experience at Isabela's. It's a covered outdoor area with a ton of character…read more Margaritas were huge and delicious. We ordered our food at the window and it was delivered quickly! We had tacos, fajitas, burritos and a chicken and rice dish!!! Everything was piping hot and the portions were perfect! If you are in Hickory you should drop in here for a hearty lunch or dinner! The staff is friendly too!

Came in with a group of friends when we were in town for a work trip and this place did NOT…read moredisappoint!! The restaurant is very intimate and we were offered a very private feeling booth. It was really nice for our group. We were given chips and salsa right away and then proceeded to browse our menus. This menu had a LOT of options. I ended up ordering the enchiladas with green sauce and was pleasantly surprised by the giant portion. Our server was efficient and friendly and I would definitely come back here again!

Great atmosphere. Fresh Salsa Bar…read more Hot soup. Excellent, very attentive wait staff.

We were a party of three and our experience was great. Each one of us was accommodated by our…read morewaitress, Denise who was thoughtful and made sure we got drink refills, if we thought our food was good, etc. La Autentica is always my first choice when me and my family want Mexican food, and this visit definitely reinforced my opinion. Also I recommend the burrito mexicano its great.

Great wait staff BUT NO REFILLS ON THE AGUA FRESCA???? DIABOLICAL. According to my date the ceviche…read morewas delicious & for me the carne asada was juicy & tender (I like it better charred) and the sides were just alright.

I guess I'll start from the beginning. Pros, we were seated quickly. The grilled tiger shrimp was…read moreamazing. Our queso was brought out almost immediately. Now to the cons which are unfortunately many more. As nice as our waitress was, she was either not listening or not attentive. I got a berry margarita which came with sugar (I was not aware) so I asked for it to be poured into another glass with salt. When she came back all she had done was put it in another glass with more sugar. My husband ended up having to go with a sweet tea and when he had to flag someone down to get a refill (who never came back) the waitress asked if he needed another. I explained that he had already asked someone for another sweet tea and I wasn't sure if he was getting it or not she went to get it. She then came back and asked was that sweet tea or unsweetened. We said again sweet. She came back and it was unsweetened. Then came my dinner. It came with onion and tomatos with the shrimp. The mushroom was good, but I have never before seen tomatoes and onions with the core. (See attached photos) It was truly an awful experience that we had to pay almost 60.00 for. Ambient TVs were on showing soccer.

We came in after 12pm and it was pretty much dead, only a few people were seated around us. The…read morewaiter was kind and checked on us pretty often. We ordered an appetizer then ordered our main meals, for some reason all of the food came out at once and it was a little overwhelming especially when you're supposed to receive your appetizer first. I got the crispy fries with meat and guacamole, they absolutely drenched the fries in guacamole and it didn't taste fresh at all. There was just too much of everything on it. The appetizer was huge and if I would have known that I personally wouldn't have ordered it especially if I knew it was going to be served all at once. I got the chorizo quesadilla and there wasn't any cheese in it for some reason, I couldn't even pick it up without it falling apart, had to pick at it with a fork, on top of that it wasn't hot at all. Only the plate was hot which didn't make any sense, the chipotle sauce they added on top tasted absolutely like nothing unfortunately. The "ambiance" of the place felt off since it was almost completely empty and we had several different people come up to us and ask if the food was okay. Which is normal but it just got irritating since it seemed like everybody who worked there just kept on asking us. Check was about $60 including tip, to me personally it wasn't worth it. But overall it made great dogfood.

Our first time coming here. Everything was excellent! I had a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco,…read morethe ingredients were all fresh and superior quality. These were probably the best Rice N Beans I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. very reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. I love the decor, the music and we had great service too. Wish this place was closer to us! We would love to come back sometime if we head this way again.

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

Went here for a happy hour with some friends. Service is great and wait staff works very hard…read more One thing I'll say is that it's pricy. What you see in the picture is $21 once tax gets you, and that's without getting some of the cocktails. Definitely plan on breaking $100 if you get a few drinks here with your spouse. I had the Diablo tacos (grilled shrimp, jalapeño bacon, chipotle aioli, cabbage slaw) and the tacos are generously packed. Definitely a great spot in Hickory

We tried Mas Amor when they first opened up and were not impressed, so it has been sometime since…read morewe had been back. We dined with a party of 5 on Saturday evening and the food was quite good! It has a pleasant surprise! The restaurant itself is pleasant and decorated well. The food was all tasty - tacos, quesadilla, dips, taco salad and the Gorditas! We liked the thin chips much better than the thick ones that came with the guac and queso. The only negative, and it is potentially a big one, was the service. The host didn't welcome us and was not very friendly and didn't move with any sense of urgency. Our server was very friendly, but at times all of us had empty drinks and it took him a long time to come check on us. My dish said it came with sour cream and when it arrived there was none on it. I asked for some and it took 10 minutes for it to arrive. My food was warm when it arrived, but cold by the time the sour cream arrived. It still tasted excellent, but I would rather go to a mediocre tasting restaurant with killer service than a place that tastes great, but you are never checked on. The restaurant was busy, but not packed. There were empty tables. The manager brought our food and checked on us at the end and he was cleaning tables. He was very nice and I felt like he probably needed more help or to do some training. I work in the service industry and I know how tough it is. But you have to have energetic staff that know how to check on folks and communicate or else you will die on the vine. I think overall we will be back and hope it was just an off night with service. To those about to dine, I salute you! Good luck with the service!

We were going to order from El Paso Mexican Restaurant online until it came time to place the…read moreorder. All the extra fees added caused us to rethink our meal. I thought the government wanted to replace money but using a card and being charged plus adding a tip for using the online web site is going a little to far.

Although the waiter was charismatic, they did not listen to specified requests involving food…read moreallergies. We had to send food back. We had requested a highchair, and it was never brought after asking multiple times. Had to go to the back and grab one ourselves. The manager wandered around aimlessly picking at things and playing with a napkin instead of engaging with any guests or waiters. A majority of the wait staff were standing by the registers and bar talking and laughing instead of checking on any customers. The food was fairly good, a bit pricey, but not enough for us to return.

Stopped back in here a few days ago and decided to try something new on each visit. The whole…read morepackage is wonderful, cleanliness, friendly and welcoming. I've had the Enchiladas Traditionales several times but had never had the Enchiladas Trio. Wow, have I missed out! Take a look at this beautiful plate. The visual was second only to the robust taste! Thank you LC team for another great experience!

Great service and clean atmosphere. I had steak tacos. Will definitely come back to try other…read moredishes. The host was very helpful and attentive. I asked for flour tacos and she was helpful. Salsa with chips was so good, I asked for second salsa to put on my tacos

This is a great supermarket in the heart of Hickory. The prices are great for meat and seafood…read more Everyone is also helpful and friendly. The parking is spacious and usually quiet. I usually stop here to grab crabs and shrimp. I usually spend so much here that I get a free soda. I'll take it! Thanks!

Such a hidden gem, inside a grocery store off to the back left side of the building** The tamales…read moreare so good! Red & green I prefer red the green were hotter than the red, but I love spicy! & the sweet ones are okay there is no filling it's just sweetened corn masa but still good ! You can definitely tell someone's abuela taught em a few things, can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu... Me & my family ate them too fast for a picture lol