Caterer · Colonial Heights
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Beloved for Texas-style brisket and buttery green beans, this family-run rig was voted Charlotte’s best food truck by readers at the Charlotte Observer. You’ll spot it at brewery calendars across town, proof it’s still smoking in 2025.
Southern restaurant (US) · Uptown
Rustic Southern fare with farm-fresh ingredients & modern style
7 Postcards
Cocktail bar · Ashbrook
Upscale speakeasy with craft liquors, cocktails, and bites
3 Postcards
Health food restaurant · Uptown
Organic salads & bowls with customizable ingredients
5 Postcards
Beer garden · North Charlotte
Craft beer hub with pizza, coffee, housemade brews & more
1 Postcard
Family restaurant · Pinoca
Home-style cooking with large portions & friendly service
Lounge · South End
Elevated lounge with cigars, craft cocktails, coffee, wine
Mexican restaurant · Darby Acres
Birria tacos, al pastor, barbacoa, guacamole, pico
Bar · Second Ward
Craft cocktails, whiskey, beer, wine, plus imaginative drinks
Mexican restaurant · Fairmeadows
Eclectic Mexican fare with housemade tortillas & creative cocktails
2 Postcards
Seasonal Southern cuisine with area-sourced ingredients, great brunch.