Mal Pan

Stopped in for dinner on Saturday evening. Called upon arrival and was told the wait would be about 15-20 minutes. Once we arrived, we waited a little less than 10 mins. I hadn't been here in at least 2 years. Food and service were both great! It was my first getting a drink. I tried the rum punch, and this had to be one of the BEST rum punches I've ever tasted. I could go back there for this drink alone. Our waiter was very friendly, can't remember his name though. It was the first time I've eaten here for dinner. Cute little chill spot with a vibe!

Mal Pan - Piedmont, CharlotteHad dinner at Mal Pan and overall, it was a solid experience. I ordered the carne asada, which had great flavor and was cooked perfectly. It came with grilled onions and a generous serving of queso--both delicious. The only downside was the tortillas--only two for a big portion of meat, and they were cold and a bit stiff.The rest of the family got burritos, and the standout was the shrimp burrito, packed with plenty of shrimp and served with fresh cream. The wait was a little long, but the food was worth it. Definitely coming back to try more!

Really cute Mexican restaurant in South Park. There is lots of free parking in the parking deck which is great!Service was great! Our server was very helpful and friendly. We started with the chips and queso. The queso was a little hard to get on the chip because it was super thick. The flavor was good though. I like that it came with guac and some salsas as well.For my entree, I got the California burrito. I loved the steak and all the toppings, but there were too many fries in my burrito. I ended up taking some out because some bites were just fries. Overall, the place is nice and a great option for a more affordable spot in the South Park area!

Great food for lunch and dinner! Very authentic and full of flavor! Tried the Surf and Turf and Taquitos.

Needing a place to land for a much needed "date" lunch, me and the hubby ended up at Mal Pan, a place that has been on my list of places to try for a while. Knowing that Mexican food has many variations, I was a little hesitant to add it to the list because you don't always know what you're gonna get. Even so, Mal Pan has some high points.Starting with the salsa and guac, both were fresh and full of flavor. They were simple yet didn't add anything unnecessary. We shared a few bites of Torta De Cochinita (which we mostly got to take home to the kids), and was good, but was essentially just a biiiiigg sandwich, and definitely meant to be shared. The bread tasted great but it was a lot to handle when it came to putting it in your mouth. It wasn't my favorite on a flavor scale but the meat was made well and it didn't seem like it had been sitting for days and days.We also shared the California burrito and it was so good. I loved the fries in every bite. Lastly, we had the Chilaquiles burrito which, to put it bluntly, was pretty boring. And the added chorizo (+$3) was super crispy and overcooked, had zero flavor and hurt my teeth from the crunch. Nothing made it special or memorable. Yes, it was hot and made to order but I could get that sort of burrito anywhere. I was debating between that and the Pozole tacos and chose the burrito. Should have tried that tacos. The service was great, the restaurant was clean and the wait wasn't really long at all. Since finding fresh to order food that's good is rare, I count this as a win even though it wasn't my favorite. Check it out!

The California Burrito and the Surf & Turf Burrito is very good. The surf &turf burrito is very filling and in the right way. You feel full without feeling heavy. It comes with a salsa that enhances the burrito. The Cali burrito is good too but I love the added shrimp in the surf&turf burrito.

This was a great find.Food is a mix between real Mexican options and some tex Mex. Blue corn pancakes in brunch are a real deal.Drinks were also very good. Nice place to brunch. Totally recommended.

This place is sooo cute! I love the decor and the restaurant is so clean.My sister and I sat on the patio. There was music playing and a fan to keep us cool. We ordered the queso with chorizo, breakfast tacos and a bottle of cava to split. Our service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. We were easily able to split everything. The patio is kid friendly as well. We will be back!

Chips, salsa, guac, and shrimp bowl were good, but the margaritas were the real standout. Flavorful, and not too sweet. Wish I got a photo! They have a decent amount of outdoor seating as well. Courteous and attentive staff.

Excellent surf and turf burrito. Highly recommend. The shrimp tacos were excellent as well