Cantina Louie

The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Service was quick and friendly, making the experience even better. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere with great lighting that adds to the overall vibe. A truly enjoyable visit.

Excellent choice for the family. I went with my niece, my brother, and his wife, and they have everything we need to be comfortable. They even have board games for the kids, coloring pages, and interactive games. The food is 100% recommended. I ordered a fajita quesadilla ($14), and it was more than enough for me. My brother and his wife ordered fajita parrilla, which was $17, and they had leftovers to take home. In conclusion, if you're in Charlotte, North Carolina, I recommend stopping by this Mexican restaurant. I'm Cuban and I can't tolerate spicy food, but here you have the option to order it without spice.

I've ordered door dash from here a ton. The Carne asada steak is my go to. Tonight was the first time eating in. I was blown away by the interior. Vibrant and spacious, not too mention clean! They had phenomenal drink specials and food specials. I was with two friends. They equally agreed. Hailey (i believe) was our bartender. FABULOUS! Great drinks, great service, she made the experience for us. We WILL be back. You might just make us regulars on Tuesday nights.

I don’t normally write reviews but I have to after this service. I ordered 3 meals from here and the menu says it includes rice and refried beans. They forget the beans and even though my receipt says beans they say I didn't order it. I speak with the manager at the time whose name is Bryan and his customer service was the worst I've ever experienced, especially over beans that his staff forgot to add to the order. My fiancé showed me this place and I was beginning to love it but Bryan and the young lady working the front was so nasty over the phone, that it spoiled my appetite. I love to support restaurants in the area because I believe in community but after this experience - I won't ever return.

I would like to start by saying that I would give this place 4.5 stars but Google isn't living in the 21st century with partials. The food was good. The prices were good ( way better than other Mexican restaurants). The service was iffy, especially getting seated. That was really my only complaint. Other than that, everything was good. Chips are warm and the salsa is good. Enjoy the beer and mixed drink specials. There is outdoor seating too. Would recommend.

Wow! The food here blew me away—it had that food-truck level of flavor and authenticity that I absolutely love. Every bite was fresh and packed with taste. On top of that, Addy was an amazing server! She made the whole experience fun and effortless, always checking in at the right time and keeping everything running smoothly. Between the outstanding food and fantastic service, this place easily earns five stars.

The food was average at best, with flavors that felt basic and uninspired. Nothing really stood out on the menu, and the dishes lacked the kind of freshness or boldness you’d expect from a place like this. On top of that, the staff didn’t bring much to the experience. Service felt flat and without much personality, which made the overall atmosphere feel a little dull. While it wasn’t terrible, it certainly wasn’t memorable, and I wouldn’t go out of my way to return.

We come weekly and look forward to it! Stephanie is our favorite server, she's always friendly and takes great care of us. The food is fresh, the happy hour and nightly specials are good deals, and the atmosphere is fun! Highly recommend!

We decided to try out Cantina Louie and were not disappointed!! The service was fast,decor in the restaurant is super fun. We started with the queso dip. It was huge! But honestly for the price not a bad deal and it was delicious! I ordered the protein bowl. It was really fresh tasting and very good. It came with a side of queso but honestly I thought it was better without. The kids meal portion was a large portion. We got grilled chicken and split it between the two little ones but would be a great size for one older child. They started to get busy as we finished up so we did have to wait a bit to get our boxes and check but overall great food and will definitely add this to our list of places to go!

Stopped by prior to the Ice Storm we were getting ready for this January and in between shopping. I've been here before and tried their innovative tacos... service was a bit slow as there were only one waitress in our section it would take long until she would come back and or realize I was trying to her her attention. Apart from that she was friendly and helpful. We ordered the shrimp fajita and bc my daughter loves shrimp I asked if was spicy and even the queso they only have the one w jalapenos which I love but my daughter couldn't enjoy as much bc it became too Spicy for her. The horchata was too sweet - according to my 7 year old who loves sweets, I also tried and compared to our local taco place it was very sweet, she didn't event drink it and ordered water. I had the skinny margaritas which also not my favorite the alcohol portion was on point very nice and you could taste it which I appreciate it since I was cold outside, but the flavor was missing. Overall the food is good the prices and service are all very good. Ambience is traditional Mexican skeletons decor like dis de los muertos everyday. If you haven't been here it's worth the trip to try Mexican style and imaginative American menu.

Awesome food and fast service! I had lunch here and loved the combination of options. I went for the enchiladas and they are delicious. Great service and good value!

I placed an order online today Saturday, March 21 ,2026. Ticket time 3:53 pm. When i walked in there were 4 ladies standing there. Neither spoke to me or asked if i could be helped. Two of them just started laughing. I didn't see what was funny. I am just a regular guy, wearing a t shirt, and jeans. I Iooked at one and told her that I had a mobile order for David. She picked up my order put it on the counter and did not say a word. I looked at the receipt to ensure that it was my order, and said thank you much and walked out. So impolite and unprofessional. The best of all of this is the food was excellent. Shout out to the cook. Please put mature and professional staff to greet your customers. Perception is everything.

Check out Cantina Louie if you are looking for a fun and eclectic Mexican restaurant with good food, great specials, and tasty margaritas! I came in on a Saturday recently and while there was a decent crowd, we were able to grab a booth right away. They have a surprising cocktail list and my girlfriend elected to have one of their specialty margaritas. Unfortunately I can't remember which one but she raves about it. I decided to go with a $3.00 domestic beer to keep it simple. For food I went with the Cantina Quesadilla, and she ordered two tacos. Of course we had to start with queso though! The queso was cheesy and good but a little runny so it made a mess! Still enjoyed it though. We enjoyed all of our food. The walls are full of corny but fun decorations like skills, sombreros, they know the theme and they stick to it. I don't know if I would rank this as a top tier Mexican restaurant in the Charlotte area, but I'd rate it as solid, and if you are looking for reasonable prices on food and drinks in a fun and festive atmosphere, then it makes for a great night out.

The West Coast Burrito is the primary reason I come here. The food is good overall, but their burrito with fries is the best in this specific niche in Charlotte - at least in my experience. If you're in the Matthews area this is a nice alternative to the many other Mexican spots in the area. They have all the usual fare, and their salsa is tasty with just a hint of spice. But the West Coast Burrito is the best reason to visit IMO.

$8.99 burritos on Wednesdays! Great deal. The California burrito was big enough for two. My friends and I also ordered a queso for the table. Everything was great! Service was just so-so.

We got seated right away Saturday 5:30. After dinner there was line people outside. I had amazing huge burrito supreme ground beef. Substitute black beans and had queso white cheese sauce. The server was nice. Had plenty of leftover to take home.

We tried Cantina Louie's on a whim and were pleasantly surprised . We were seated quickly in a cute, clean table by a friendly hostess. Our server, came to our table for a drink order. She was friendly and brought our drinks quickly. I ordered the spicy watermelon margarita and it was a fantastic drink. I had the avocado enchiladas and they were fresh and well plated. My partner had the enchilada supreme and they were tasty as well. If you were in the area, I would highly recommend this location as our experience was above average .

Cantina Louie is just what we need after long days filled with school, practices and a run to the Costco. Food is solid, service is good and the drinks are cold. We usually come in early for dinner as we have kids but the food comes out quickly which helps. I absolutely loved the La Parilla plate and boy was it a ton of delicious food! I'm a card carrying member of the clean plate club but I had to take home leftovers!

Great food, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth coming back! The soppapia was super yummy.

We tried this restaurant on a whim because so many places were closed for MLK day. It was great. I had the chimichanga and my husband had the enchilada supreme. We were both were happy with our meals!

Cantina Louie is my favorite place Their margaritas and shrimp tacos are always on point they have TVs by the bar and music is always vibing 10/10 recommend

Margarita flight is $8 on Tuesday! A fun location. It's really well decorated on the inside and has a fun vibe. We had chorizo queso which was tasty. They offer free chips and salsa which is always a winner. My husband got the chicken quesadilla and it was okay but nothing special. I got the Pollo fundido which was really good and I would definitely get again.

I was pretty full and not sure I was going to eat much but my sister convinced me to go because she had heard good things. Definitely lived up to the name - great ambiance and friendly service. I enjoyed the food as well!

This place does not disappoint and our server Bryan made the experience even better always making sure everything was good and the food was hot and delicious! This place has a great vibe for lunch, family or a date night!!

Food is great!! Fresh and delicious!! Love the decor! Francesca gave us great customer service and took care of us with a smile! We will definitely be back! Don't miss out on this place!

There are much better Mexican restaurants in Charlotte first of all. The vibe is good, they play good music and I like painting on the wall. Flor space is more open and brighter than typical Mexican restaurant. But I came here to eat and the portion is small, chicken breast is only one thin slice. It does taste good. There are layers of flavor but compare to your local Mexican restaurant they don't serve as much food at all Their drink menu is creative so I guess that's one of the attractive points in the menu. Chain restaurants tend to do that.

This was not our first time here. However, our first experience was as part of a private party. We opted to check them out due to their Tuesday specials. We ordered drinks (which we're on special) and munched on the complimentary chips and salsa. Everything was holiday themed. Staff all looked super cute in their holiday pjs. Santa came around to each table and gifted us with a free kids meal coupon. Our server also took our entree orders. I specified to her that my son was gluten free. He ordered three tacos on corn tortillas. Our food was delivered to the table and we all dove in. A few minutes into eating, my husband noticed that my son had two different types of taco shells. Only one was the corn tortilla he requested. The other two were flour. We immediately tried to get the attention of our server who never came to check on us once our food arrived (or refilled our chips as promised). My husband finally had to get up and go to her. She put in a corrected order but never came over to the table to speak to us. To top it all off, our server brought us the bill without asking if we wanted anything else. My husband was planning to order churros for dessert. Also, the server didn't tell my husband that the drink he was ordering was not on special. At that time, I requested to speak to a manager. Francisco was very apologetic and investigated to see just where things went wrong. He also made sure we received the correct tacos and offered to discount our entire meal for us. We also received the churros at no cost. Had it not been for Francisco stepping in, the review would have been much lower. But I appreciate everything that he did to make things right. He even asked me to follow up with him if my son ended up getting sick after we left. Thankfully he did not. All do the food was very good. It was just the service that was lacking.

First time here. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and inviting atmosphere. Decorations go well with the "street food" vibe here. Ashlee provided excellent service and our food choices arrived relatively quickly. We had ceviche as an appetizer. Very good, but felt the ingredients could have been cut into more manageable sized pieces. The California burrito was excellent and my partner had the combo chicken enchilada and beef taco. Quality outstanding. We felt the prices were fair. I had a margarita and my other half had a mimosa. The only complaint was that the drinks felt watered down, very weak on the alcohol side. I was looking forward to having a nice margarita but maybe next time will be better. All-in-all, a good place for lunch and I would come here again.

Cute spot! Great drinks and food at super reasonable prices Hayley behind the bar was amazing. Great customer service and spectacular drinks. Their margarita flights are great. You can do frozen or on the rocks and they have a ton of flavor choices. For what like under $10 before tax it's amazing! They also have drink specials on a Saturday. For $30 my fiance and I had a great meal. The restaurant was more than accommodating to our group of 20. Friendly service by our server and food runners as well. Plenty of parking as they are located in a strip mall.

I was craving a quesadilla and went out in a limb with this restaurant based on a Postmates order but WOAH is this spot good. Fantastic quesadilla (in the massive to-go container it wasn't super crispy but I expected that as it was a delivery) soft rice and average refried beans (no bad just lack luster to other items I tried) great chips - like super good thick crunchy chips salsa, queso and guacamole. I'm for sure trying this place in person and very soon

The service was great, I was greeted and seated very quick, my server was very nice, the place is really clean, I will definitely return

I visited Cantina Louie a month ago with friends. I was shocked by what I experienced. In the past, I had only eaten the restaurant's food when I ordered from DoorDash. When we walked through the door, employees paid no attention to us...they had their backs to us and were gossiping. No one greeted us. Finally, a waitress walked up to us and stood staring at us. She finally grabbed menus and walked toward some tables. She flung the menus onto the table, mumbled something, and walked off. We noticed the table was still dirty and smelled of urine. We asked for a clean table. That table was also filthy. All I could think was, if the dining room looks like this, how dirty is the kitchen? We promptly left. I won't be ordering from DoorDash anymore.

Service was great and FAST! The food was excellent, tasty, flavorful and hot. Waitress checked on us often but not too often. The recommendations were terrific. We loved the Taquitos. The Carne Asada was so flavorful and well made. The Enchiladas were so tasty and delicious. The Tacos Americanos(chicken) were a hit with our finicky son. The Margaritas were a hit. There will be a return in the near future.

We usually enjoy this place. The atmosphere is relaxing when it's not too crowded, the service is pretty good and so is the food. However, our last experience was disappointing. My food was not hot when I received it. I couldn't eat it because I don't like my food tepid. When I told our server my food was cold and I couldn't eat it he just said. "Ohhh...I'm sorry." He didn't offer to do anything about it. This was terribly disappointing because this place is a little pricey for Mexican food and I shouldn't have to leave food behind because I couldn't eat it. We haven't been back since.

This place is definitely growing on me. After several visits I finally tried one of their Margarita - the Hacienda, oh my! I was really surprised at how it was made. I have had salad, enchiladas, and Tacos and they have all been well made. The service here was always attentive so I'm glad to have this addition to the Matthew

Okay so we went twice in one week, what more can I say. Bar service great, queso great, my dad said best soft taco ever. If you know reference, Maria Bonita quality. Just go!

I've never had a bad meal here. The portion sizes are good. Flavor is there and the food is always hot. Price is great too. Service is pretty fast and they're polite. Can't complain.

Ok my new favorite Mexican restaurant. We were getting glasses at America Best and we're getting hungry. It was Monday and they have 4.99 margaritas which were great. I order the best Mexican salad I've ever had. I got it with chicken. Chicken was juicy lettuce was crispy and dressing was fantastic. My wife had the chicken fajitas which again were seasoned perfectly. Not pricy actually very reasonable. Our waitress had reddish hair and I wish I could have remembered her name was so nice upbeat smiling and seam to really loved to be there. We will be back.

Delicious food and great service! We love coming here before grocery shopping for the convenient location.

Great food! Tasty! Large portions. Atmosphere is laid back, service is prompt. We were friends getting together for the first time in 5 years and they let is sit and chat long before ordering and long after finishing our meal. Now, this was early on a Tuesday, maybe they wouldn't have been as accommodating on a busy weekend. All 3 entrees were perfectly prepared with careful presentation. Would definitely go back.

Great spot for a Taco Tuesday night. Low key, so it's never over crowded. Tried some of the apps and burritos, but most recently the Birria tacos and they were pretty good. Margarita options are great as well. Service is good and plenty of parking around the restaurant. We will be back!

Todo estaba bien!! La comida y los precios son el mejor !!! Yo disfruté el grouper taco, veggie taco y Siracha!!

Had the opportunity to visit Cantina Louie while in Charlotte for Thanksgiving week and loved it. First, the restaurant is decorated extremely well with festive decorations and wall art setting the ambiance the minute you walk in. The menu is huge and has great options as well as a great cocktail menu with many different margarita options. In addition the daily special menu allows for the opportunity to sample many varieties at a discounted rate. We ordered the house, 1862, jalapeño, spicy watermelon, and spicy pineapple margaritas. As a starter we had the queso with chorizo which was fantastic. Between the five of us we tried the street tacos, surf and turf burritos deep fried, Chicken Louie Fajitas, and the Pineapple Al Pastor fajitas. The drinks and food were fantastic and the service was excellent. Next time I see a Cantina Louie, I will definitely stop.

Hi. I come to eat at Cantina Louie sometimes on my break from lunch. I work next door at the UPS store. Every time I eat here I get amazing service and food. The chips & salsa are always amazing. The food is affordable and tastes amazing which is fantastic. I came in today and ordered cilantro ranch because it is my favorite. The workers offered to give me a 12oz because i wanted to take it home with me. They originally said they only do 2oz and or 4oz. But they made it work for me. So i was happy. On top of that I got a neighborhood discount. Overall I really enjoy eating here. Thank you so much for your amazing service, food, and reasonable prices. I am very grateful.

This is a Mexican restaurant in Matthews. It's very Mexican American they have drinks specials. The restrooms are clean. The decor is appealing colorful bright and fun. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were friendly, but service was a little delayed nothing recommended. The food is not the best. The fish taco taste like it had honey mustard on it and the black and shrimp was cold like a ceviche. The chips that came with the chips and salsa I'm warm and delicious, but the salsa is not fresh. The drinks are loaded with sugar and not strong. Could be the bar tender at the time. it's affordable prices. I hope that your experience is better than mine and you get to taste some good food.

I took my wife out for lunch for her birthday. Her sister and husband were there also. It was busy but we were seated immediately. The waitress was there in a couple minutes, taking our drink order. The place was clean. You can't beat that lunch menu. Cheaper but same amount of food as the regular menu. Food was awesome there really was no complaints. ......Except My wife's fajitas did not come with sour cream or guacamole. It would have been perfect if not for that. I recommend this place very highly.

Arrived around 350pm, and it was not busy, which I loved and expected since it was a little bit before the dinner crowd. We were sat immediately and taken out drink orders. Our waitress was super friendly and efficient. It has a variety of popular Mexican dishes from tacos, burritos, quesabirilla, and salads with lots of margarita options, including margarita flights. They offer various number of specials throughout the week, including lunch specials. I ordered the carnita entree, which came with rice, beans, and salads. It was very delicious and very well marinated, but I do wish they were a little bit crispier. Other than that everything was very tasty. We did get complimentary chips and salsa like any normal Mexican restaurant. We also ordered chicken empanadas with fries. The only small complaint I have is the corn tortillas. They tasted and felt like if they were microwaved. A bit on the harder side. Now the fries, they are DELICIOUS! im a fry conaseur & these were absolutely AMAZING! They were warm and crispy just how i like them! Other than that, the restaurant is super clean and organized. Nice decor with a lot of Mexican touches here and there. Def. Recommend this location and will be coming back to sample other dishes. Side note, they do have a sign saying if you leave a review (Google, Yelp or facebook) and show them you get a free dessert which I definetly did being a yelpie so we got free dessert!

The street food theme caught my eye on Cantina Louie. As you step inside, you will be met by the colorful decor. The overall feel is casual and lively. The menu has a lot of options, and they have an ample selection of margarita drinks. We tried a couple of drinks and appetizers and also chose a taco basket off the street food section. They could use a better way of serving corn tortillas with saucy meat, such as carnitas, as it quickly gets soggy and hard to pick up. The desert flan was delicious. Overall, I was pleased as the food tasted as I would have expected of Mexican foods.

Great food and service! Very accommodating with toddlers and super family friendly. Kids meal portions are huge. Everyone enjoyed their meals and definitely will be back.

Food and service have always been good each time I visit. Prices are decent for things today. Never had a problem getting seated quickly or waiting to get seated. Orders from server to table are generally very fast. Atmosphere is very casual with lots of art on the walls.

Had a great time here at Cantina Louie. Great service and food. Cantina Quesadilla and chips plus guacamole are a must!

I'm a big fan of Cantina Louie. The prices are great, portions are plentiful and food is delicious. They serve you chips and salsa to start too which I could eat baskets of.

* margarita flight tasted good, but didn't have much alcohol * waitress was new, and didn't have any recommendations for food. but good service on her end * good atmosphere, very clean

Delicious Mexican food. Chips and salsa were great as well as our entrees. The service was on point and timely for Saturday lunch. The ambiance of the restaurant really took you into another place. Very well done interior, branding and fine touches. Will come back and recommend to others.

Great atmosphere and we had a great waitress unfortunately, the food was just so so nothing special about it. The chicken fajitas had hardly any meat and the birria tacos were soggy and greasy. Many other better places nearby like Que Onda !

Let me Start by saying the inside of this restaurant is very clean and nice. The service was meh. The chips are are brought hot and delicious, salsa can do without . The cheese dip was delicious. My husband's chicken taco one of them was half raw/pink. And my fish was raw Make sure you don't get food poisoning.

We usually order through DoorDash and have found our new favorite Mexican restaurant! Everything we have ever ordered has been delicious and there was no skimping on the dishes. The Burrito Supreme was so good and the Skirt Steak Fajitas are awesome! We even love the rice and refried beans. We always get 2 orders of the Queso Dip with jalapeños added...no sharing with this!! We'll be ordering delivery straight from the restaurant this time for Mother's Day and might try something different this time and looking forward to it...yum!