Carlo's Cafe
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Customer Reviews (19 reviews)
carolinagirl85
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2009GREAT food, GREAT service - very original! For those of you whom are not familiar with Cuban cuisine, check this place out. Nice to have the choice of a Cuban cuisine in a small town filled with Mexican restaurants.... (more)
spanishflygirl
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2009Me & my family moved to North Charlotte about 3 years ago from Miami/Davie, Florida. I have to say, without a doubt, Carlos Cafe is THE BEST and we don't even bat an eye lid to get on the road for the 30 minute drive it takes... (more)
JB55X
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2009...The fried pork chunks - If you have never tried Cuban than you're missing out. Downside - Busy on Friday and Saturday. I go on Monday and Tuesdays - no lines, no waiting. They sometimes have coupons on their... (more)
HeatherEvans
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2009I had a hard time finding - but then I realized it was in Love's Plaza off of Cherry Rd. A friend of mine from Winthrop University recommended it - They give discounts to Winthrop faculty and students. I found some good... (more)
Pinareno
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2009Are you sure that you walk into Carlo's Cafe your comments, do not sound sincere. I was born in Cuba and grew up in Miami. I have been in Charlotte for at least 2yrs in those years I have tried many ethnic restaurants. This... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 06, 2009I have not been since the ownership changed, but my family has loved this restaurant. The Cuban cuisine is delicious and unusual for the are... (more)
mikecuban
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2008I am was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba went to miami when i was 18 and after 8 years of living in Miami, i moved to charlotte. Once here, i wanted to find an authentic Cuban restaurant to keep in touch with my culture!!!!... (more)
joemedicalbilling
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2008I am a Miami native and I have moved to Charlotte. After a pain staking task of searching and eating in Cuban resturants, I have finaly found an awesome Cuban Resturant and the only Cuban restaurant worth going to. The... (more)
Groomes2
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2008We took the family to Carlo's Cafe last evening and had a fantastic time. My husband and I have travelled all over the world and love good food, especially those of countries where Spanish is spoken. We were excited to... (more)
MIA2CLT
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2008In response to theguyfoodcritic, I totally disagree. I am Cuban American and raised in HIALEAH, FL where you can find some of the best Cuban Food in the US. In fact that is where the owners grew up and one of them was born... (more)
TheGuyFoodCritic
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2008I am a Cuban from Miami and in laws are Cuban. Two even own restaurants. Needless to say, I know Cuban food. This is most definitely NOT Cuban food. Putting a Cuban flag on the wall does not Cuban food make. First, the... (more)
MiamiGambinos
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2008I know Carlos Cafe will be and is already a great success. We know the owners and they will indeed make everyone coming in to dine in their establishment feel like family. The food, the ambience and the owners are the... (more)
TG13
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2008WoW, talk about feeling at home. I am a Cuban American, and came from the cuban food capitol of the USA (Miami). Finding Carlos Cafe was a blessing. Great food, great service, and best of all, great feeling of home.... (more)
CM1619
on Citysearch Jun 10, 2008I absolutely loved this restaurant!! I have never had Cuban food before so I was a bit apprehensive to try?.but boy was I impressed. The dishes are flavorful but not too salty, the drinks were reasonable and the... (more)
0713
on Citysearch May 29, 2008Growing up in Miami, Florida Cuban food is not only comforting but very tasty. Carlos Cafe in Rock Hill, SC. offers traditional Cuban Cuisine, Friendly, Warm and at Home feeling. The New Owners make you feel that your... (more)
pfiallo
on Citysearch May 17, 2008Starved Cuban Family in Charlotte finally finds the restaurant we?ve been looking for! This is Cuban: The Food, The Smell, The Owners and The Atmosphere. It felt as if we had driven 700+ miles south to Miami for lunch.... (more)
carolinagoldengirl
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007You don't have to be Cuban to love Carlos's cafe. I don't know Cuban food at all, but I know great food, great service, and reasonable prices when I see them. The menu has everything from huge Cuban sandwiches for $5 or... (more)
kerie21
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2007Iam cuban and therefore can be very critical of my food. But this placed was was just good home cooking. Great Pan con bistek(steak sandwiches) with the littles fries in it. The Cuban sandwich I have had a better one in... (more)