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    This is a South End Mexican and Latin American restaurant where the signature taco is built on a sourdough tortilla that loses the structural argument almost immediately, given the ribeye, melted cheese, guacamole, and fried potatoes it's holding. The menu runs big and made for sharing, so bring friends and divide the work. The tequila and mezcal cocktails are worth their own detour, and the Michelin Guide lists it as a Bib Gourmand.

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    The dishes from the writeups

    • Taco royale

      “The taco royale tells you everything you need to know about this handsome restaurant in Charlotte's South End.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Shrimp aguachile

      “Shrimp aguachile zapped with ponzu is an electric alternative and comes with basket of tostadas.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Truffled corn dip

      “Truffled corn dip?”

      Michelin Guide
    • Lamb ribs

      “Lamb ribs with charred squash?”

      Michelin Guide

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    Standing

    1. Rank 7, Charlotte’s Best 100, of 205 places
    Address
    1440 S Tryon St, Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States
    Hours

    Closed today, opens Tue 5 PM

    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Wednesday 5 PM to 11 PM
    • Thursday Closed
    • Friday Today Closed
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed
    Phone
    +1 704-703-6679
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      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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