La Autentica Mexican Restaurant

Name: La Autentica Mexican Restaurant
Address: 1101 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, US
Telephone: (704) 375-6671
Price range: $
Rating: 4.10

Mexican restaurant

La Autentica Mexican Restaurant transforms your typical dining experience into a vibrant fiesta, offering a cozy, casual atmosphere that’s perfect for groups or solo ventures. Located on Central Ave in Charlotte, this budget-friendly spot is known for its extensive drink menu featuring large margaritas and craft cocktails. While the service can occasionally miss the mark, the flavorful spicy salsa and the standout Pollo Crema make it worth a visit. With options for outdoor seating and a kids’ menu, it’s ideal for families looking for a laid-back meal.

Contact Info

Location: 1101 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 375-6671
Price range: $

Opening hours

Monday: 11 am-10 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-10 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-10 pm
Thursday: 11 am-10 pm
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday: 11 am-10 pm
Sunday: 11 am-10 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets

Casual
Cosy

Groups

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Margarita

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

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.

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!!!!