Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, is a time to learn more about and celebrate Charlotte’s Hispanic communities.
Why it matters: One of the best ways to do that is through food. As the Hispanic and Latino population continues to grow in Charlotte, so does our selection of restaurants.
Whether you’re looking for Venezuelan, Colombian, Cuban or Mexican, there’s an authentic and locally owned spot for you in the city. Here’s a list of 40+ of our favorite Hispanic and Latino-owned restaurants…
El Puro
Named one of Charlotte’s best restaurants by our team last year, El Puro offers an experience meant to take you back to 1950s pre-revolutionary Cuba.
Stop by: 5033 South Blvd.
Must-try item: If you’re going on a date, order this to share: masitas de la loma (tender pork shoulder chunks), a side of congrí (rice and beans), and maduros (sweet plantains). There’ll still be room for dessert, and maybe another cocktail to loosen you up before the salsa lessons start.
- Bonus: Don’t sleep on their brunch. Order the tres leches pancakes.
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