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

Yum!! Sandwiches were very tasty and so was the passionfruit pisco!…read moreOur server was very sweet and was so knowledgeable on the menu and recommended a few items. We'll definitely be back!

First time I dined here. I must say the food was amazing. I have bragged about the experience…read moremost of the day. Top tier in flavor and presentation

I absolutely loved Calle Sol! Everything about this place was unique--from the atmosphere to the…read morebeautiful presentation--and the food was packed with flavor. I ordered the beef, and my daughter had the chicken sandwich. Both were delicious, and those yuca fries were amazing and hitting too! Now, that punch? OMG--so good, smooth, and STRONG. Please be careful if you're driving, because that little pretty drink is not playing with anybody! Calle Sol is definitely a Charlotte gem, and we will be back!

We got the pupusas and tamales. The pupusas were average at best and the tamales were soggy and not…read moreedible.

Recently saw that this restaurant is much cleaner so I went to go buy some pupusas for $2.50 each…read moreit's a pretty good price and it looks cleaner and service was fast and friendly . I'll post some new menu prices up

The ambiance was nice and the food was delicious! We especially loved the sancocho soup! The…read morewaitress was terrific. We'll definitely return when we're in Spartanburg next time.

We had a surprise birthday party for my husband here tonight and everything was absolutely…read moreamazing! Thevfood the atmosphere, the staff everything was fantastic! The staff is so accommodating and the manger was so awesome! They set up the party items that we brought in and did a fantastic job! They brought out sombraros and passed them out to some of our guests and the staff all sang happy birthday to my husband James,who turned 72 years young today! This restaurant is the place for great food and fantastic service. We highly recommend this establishment to any and everyone who enjoys great food,great service and wonderful atmosphere. My husband and all my guests really enjoyed themselves. I thank everyone at this restaurant who helped me give my husband a great birthday party. Thank you all ti Edgar Urquijo and all your staff who attended to us tonight!!!

After my last visit to this restaurant, I've reached the conclusion that Mabi Tropical has stopped…read moretrying and given up. When I initially visited (in their first couple of months after opening) I was super in love with this place. Unfortunately every experience after that has been super inconsistent. I've ordered their seafood sancocho three times and every single time I've gotten a different dish. The last time I ordered it - it was more so vegetables with 2 teaspoons of broth, some rice and old fried yucca. If you look at the photo - I believe you can tell the yucca looks like it'd been in the fridge for days and they just threw it in there for good measure. The waiter didn't smile and generally looked miserable to have to deal with me. I asked for hot sauce that never came. Just overall, really disappointed in my last experience here and unfortunately won't be retuning due to how inconsistent my last few visits have been. You might get something that tastes decent, you might not.

Queen feast try! It was great. Not very busy but the location makes parking a challenge or costly…read more The service was great helpful with making recommendations. As the restaurant got busy we saw her less and there was some odd issue with the bill. I loved the decor. I'd go back and try a few other things. The food was good. None of us had a bad bite! I enjoyed the cocktails I must remember to snap pics of the food.

Everything about Pio Pio is a 10 out of 10! The service was beyond lovely - friendly, super…read moreattentive, and service was fast. Restaurant was beautifully decorated and clean. Everything we ate was incredibly delicious and so authentic. We ordered a ton of food for our table (most not pictured here because we ate so fast!). Notable the tostones, calamari, the chicken, and yuca...all absolutely amazing. We also ordered pollos soltado to go for a family member who raved it was the best they had since moving to this area.

Pio's restaurant has gotten a facelift and it's even better than it was in the past! The score has…read moreincreased to 99, the seating has been updated and the food is still delicious--maybe even better! We went on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and attentive service. Our meal was excellent as it has consistently been, especially since the changes have been made to the restaurant. I want to make sure that I mention the cleanliness of the women's bathroom. This is the second time in a row that I've used it and it is very well maintained. It's large, clean and odorless. It gives me an overall positive feeling about the restaurant, which adds to my comfort when we eat here. We love coming here. The prices are reasonable, the portion sizes are just right, and the servers are attentive and friendly. A great experience!!

We came here for breakfast and decided to try the baleada, a large warm flour tortilla filled with…read moreingredients like refried beans, cheese, and crema. It was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed it so much that I left nothing on my plate. I also had horchata with my breakfast. The baleada was so good that I actually came back the very next day and ordered the exact same plate again. That should tell you how much I enjoyed it!

Happy to return here, area was nice and clean. Wait staff was super nice and accommodating…read more And the food is so comforting, it's a perfect hug on a plate. My husband ordered some taquitos for breakfast and he finished his plate! He found the accompanying salad to be a perfect addition to the breakfast. I ordered Desayunos #4, and it was fantastic. My eggs were cooked to a perfect runny yolk, the ranchero sauce had a perfect roasted tomato-pepper umami, with the accompanying house made fresh tortillas, you can't help but keep taking an additional bite after bite.

Really fun and nice spot for Mexican food! Came in on a Saturday night and we were seated right…read moreaway. They were playing great music as well. I ordered the Al pastor tacos and the birria quesadilla to share. The Al pastor tacos were so tender and flavorful. They put a lot of meat in them too. I loved the sweetness from the pineapple. The birria quesadilla was also really good and flavorful. It had a lot of cheese so it was a little too heavy. I would probably just get the birria tacos next time. Also tried the Hawai de Vacaciones cocktail and it was soooooo good! The tequila wasn't overpowering the drink. I loved the freehness of the passionfruit and orange and the creaminess of the coconut cream!

If you're looking for bomb Mexican food with a creative Asian fusion twist, handcrafted cocktails,…read moreand a whole vibe, then this is your spot. The aesthetics are vibrant, colorful, and so picture-worthy. Every corner gives main character energy. They've got brunch, DJs setting the mood, hookah, and an atmosphere that feels like dinner turned into a party. It's truly a foodie's dream ,amazing flavors, beautiful presentation, and nonstop energy. Trust me... you're going to want to add this one to your Charlotte list. Staff was so awesome!! Hands down and amazing experience while visiting Charlotte, one thing I will say thats negative is the parking, but honestly anywhere in Charlotte to park is a nightmare lol

Let me tell you ...this is the best Latin American…read morerestaurant in Charlotte. Food is freshly prepared and the service is superb. Try it!! Family atmosphere.

First off when I arrived no one came to me and ask to seat for 10 mins went to the bar seats were…read moretaken. Y he restaurant was not crowded. Finally got seated no water and is hot as hell inside and out. Waited another 10 minutes waitress came with chips and dip. Sweating I finally caught her attention for some water . Food came out no utensils, after a half hour started to eat.

The food was fantastic, but unfortunately, the service was far from pleasant…read more My husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time, and when we entered, nobody greeted us. We waited for a while, but no one came over or explained where we should sit. Eventually, I went to the register and told the waitress that it was our first time there and asked if we could sit anywhere or if there was a specific process we needed to follow. She acted as though she did not speak English, which made the interaction uncomfortable. However, when I went to pay our bill later, she spoke English very clearly. Throughout our entire visit, she never introduced herself, checked on us, or offered us drink refills. What was especially disappointing was feeling as though we were being treated differently because of our appearance. I am from Brazil, and I know that if someone visits a Brazilian restaurant or business, we would make an effort to welcome and assist them regardless of their background or the language they speak. I can speak some Spanish and understand it when spoken, but I should not be expected to speak Spanish simply because I may look Hispanic. The one positive interaction we had was with the gentleman who brought our food. He was very kind, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, we felt invisible for most of our visit. The food was excellent, and we would recommend it based on the food alone, but the customer service definitely needs to be addressed. Every customer deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and treated equally, regardless of their appearance or language.

The food was incredible! Service was fast. It's definitely a hidden hole in the wall. You should…read moretry it!