La Autentica Mexican Restaurant

Don’t ever order a marg from here, absolutely no alcohol in either of our large margs, used our breathalyzer afterwards to check bc it was that bad, both blew a 0.0%. Paid 16 dollars each for sugar water. Also, terrible service in general, would not recommend.

Been in charlotte for a couple years coming from California and trying many Mexican restaurants around here and these are my far the best tacos I’ve have. The meat was tasty and the pepper and onion they serve with it was splendid. Plus they were fairly priced so that’s even better. I would 10/10 come here again just for the tacos!

We was seated as soon as we walked in the door! Chips and salsa were amazing especially the spicy salsa. We both got the quesodilla dinners and they were super good! Will be back

It was my first time coming here, my friends had been here before and had mentioned good things. I got sat and waited for someone to greet me, no music was playing so it was a little awkward. Anyways the "server" comes to the table and tosses a bowl of chips on the table while having a phone conversation on his AirPods. I snacked on some chips and salsa waiting for my friend. The spicy salsa was good and a little smoky, not bad. The mild salsa tasted like a pizza sauce and wasn't my favorite. My friend arrived and we waited for 15 minutes for ANYONE to come take our drink order. I looked around just trying to find anyone to help us, the man who was supposed to be our server... I can't make this stuff up.. was laying across a table and chair still having his phone conversation while gnawing and biting a cap on a hot sauce bottle that was on a table meant for customers. After not getting any service and being grossed out we left to go to 3 Amigos.

I always enjoy this place. Great drinks! And awesome service. The bartenders are really friendly.

We had a great dinner on the back patio on a Saturday night. This felt like the “hole in the wall” type of place and we really enjoyed it. The Pollo Crema was the best dish that we had at our table. $14 margarita pitchers. We will be back!

OK, so I’m going to be honest. I walk by La Authenica every day on Central. Looks like it’s closed, but I ended up going to The Refuge for a drink and found out that its not only open, but it’s a happening place. There were 1 million people back there. They had an amazing indoor and outdoor space. The staff are amazing and incredible. My friend and I sat at the bar and Eli the bartender took such amazing care of us. They’ve these beautiful amazing, huge margaritas. Apparently on Tuesday they have two dollar tacos. I am definitely, positively going back here!!!!

The drinks and chip and salsa are great! The only problem were the tacos. I order three Al pastor tacos and they had no flavor whatsoever and there was no onion or jalapeno that came with it on the side. The queso dip also had no flavor it was just bland cheese. Also the food took awhile to come out, the server even told us it was going to take a bit.