Azucar

Such a lovely restaurant! The decor was fun, the staff was sooo kind and attentive and the food was delicious. I didn't get a picture of the full appetizer sampler, but it was delicious! The tres leche was outstanding and my husband enjoyed the Cuban espresso. We can't wait to go back!

Very stylish restaurant looks like stepping into a black and white movie which is set in Havana. Definitely seems a great place to take a date.The waitstaff are all very friendly. The front of house, who I assume is also the manager, checked on us regularly and was quick to provide accurate descriptions of the dishes on the menu. She even advised us that we could add an appetizer to our lunch special for a small charge. Also she shared that on Mondays Azucar offers discount mojitos. Can't go wrong with that!Ice cold water is provided in a carafe which is attentively refilled as needed. I ordered the Camaron Enchilados lunch special with Yucas on the side. Everything was well-plated and delicious to match. You can bet I will come back again and did I mention discount mojitos on Monday?Loved it!

I went to this restaurant against others recommendarions. Sadly I wish I had listened. The staff was super nice and the reviews were very good. Unfortunately the restaurant was underwhelming. I ordered Ropa Vieja a short rib dinner plate. The waiter said "this meal will take 20-25 minutes" and I said no worries I am in no rush. Well food showed up not even 7 minutes late, I should have gone with my instincts cause it did not sit well with me. I was sick from the meal before I even left the restaurant. The meal arrived and it look more like carnitas than short rib. The black beans were over salted and the rice was overcooked. The best part of the dish was the plantains. They offered live music which I would have loved to stay for. As well as they have all gender bathrooms. The restaurant offers a quick checkout through the toast app; you can close your bill either on your phone or by tapping.

The Cuban sandwich was excellent! Large portion with a generous serving of meat and delicious bread from the oldest Cuban bakery in the US. The shrimp empanadas were tasty too but we were disappointed in the size. At two for $14, I was expecting regular sized ones but they were mini.

Azucar is one of the most unique places I've visited in Charlotte. The Cuban food is authentic, and the bottomless sangrias during brunch are unreal. There are 6 types of sangria to choose from -or- regular mimosas. Sometimes, they even have live music! The atmosphere is also laid back and casual, and they don't try to rush you through the meal or push you out. I live in Texas, but the past 2 NC trips to see my family have included a visit to Azucar.Overall, we enjoyed our savory dishes the most. The sweet dishes are tasty, like the Guava French Toast, but it's can be a lot of sweetness when paired with the sangria. The Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls are delicious! We've also been pleased with all our entrees, so you can't really go wrong. I haven't tried any of the lunch/dinner entrees, but I definitely plan to when I visit next.

I enjoyed this spot with my daughter. We ate brunch here. Our waitress took great care of us! The decor has simplicity with Cuban flair. The food and drink were tasty. I would visit this spot again. Parking may be limited depending on the day and time.

Located in Ballantyne Village in Charlotte this Cuban restaurant is exactly what Ballantyne Village needs. We attended during the Queen Feasts restaurant week where it was 3 course for $40 per person. It is a busy area but parking is available. The drinks here are amazing and the menu is very creative. There is live music during dinner hours. It is a dark moody restaurant but still family friendly. The service is great and attentive as well. The food did take a while to come out but it was delicious. I really enjoyed the crema de Yuca soup and the stuffed bell peppers. Out of the drinks my favorite had to be their red sangria and the mojitos. Overall great experience.

Food tasted very burnt and oily. Server told me that it would be crunchy and that was the style of the dish, but it had no taste or flavor to it either. May have other good dishes and it's in a great area, so I would still say try it out yourself. Sweet plantains were great and my girlfriend loved her food.

Best Cuban food I've ever had (including from Miami). The food was so fresh! I will definitely be back! I love how close this place is. The staff was friendly. Thank you!!

Each bite just kept getting better and better! We started with the Azucar sampler for an appetizer and I'm so glad we did! One thing about me, I love variety and variety is exactly what you get with the sampler. From croquettes to empanadas everything was so delicious! For entrees, we ordered Seafood Paella and Masa to share. I don't have a lot of experience with paella but this dish was really delicious! Masas or "fried pork chunks" was absolutely incredible! The mojo sauce packed a punch with honestly so much flavor. The pork was crispy on the outside but somehow still tender and juicy on the inside. We really enjoyed our meal here but it is a little pricey. For $100 including tip we got an appetizer sampler and 2 entrees, water and no alcohol. Just beware. Overall this was a really tasty experience!