Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors always agree about Prickly Pear: the atmosphere is great, the food is superb, and the service is outstanding. The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere that is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members. The creative menu features a wide array of great selections, always made from the highest quality ingredients. Be sure to ask your server about daily specials and other notable menu selections. The staff at Prickly Pear are friendly and professional and will ensure that your dining experience is a pleasant one. Please stop in soon!
"Went for our anniversary dinner, is back to being great! When they had first moved to their new location and we dined with them, they had a few hiccups with service but our dinner on Tuesday was awesome! We sat outside since it was beautiful and had a great meal. We will definitely not wait as long to return."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Crowded as expected since it was Mother's Day. Quite extensive buffet with chicken, beef and fish all available. We enjoyed the event and the service was prompt and supportive."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"We've been to this restaurant three times before and had fabulous food with beautiful presentations. If I had only gone to this Mother's Day brunch I would never go back there again. Food was mediocre at best. Over cooked enchiladas that were sooo dry. Nothing worth eating again except the guacamole. They gave us a very tiny bowl to start and we asked for refills and never got any. The dessert were also a disappointment and on their normal menu the desserts are delicious. They did tell us that the foods were not on their regular menu. That's a good thing cause they would be out of business!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"waiter took a while to get to our table, when he got there my friend order a sangria was told they did have any they ran out !!!!! How could a Mexican Restaurant run of Sangria???"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"Overall a great place to eat. Love their 'modern' Mexican food. Everyone in our party loved what they ordered. The cucumber margarita was all world, highly suggest it. Our waiter was a bit stuffy and was somewhat attentive but was just going through the motions with us. Also he didn't let us know the specials, only after we ordered did we hear another waiter give the specials to his table. No worries though the food was excellent and we will be going back soon."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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"It was an absolutely horrible experience. It took forever to get service, and the basic amenities. The food that was received was poorly cooked and the waiters had a horrible time of getting who ordered what correctly. I would not go back ,and would not recommend this place to anyone."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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"Margarita was nothing special, served in a small cocktail glass, overpriced. Everything to include chips and salsa was a la carte. Veal shank was good at $24.00 but included only a small portion of rice and a little soup."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"Great experience. Very hospitable staff. Tamale's are authentic just like ones made in southern Texas withe the corn husk Wrapped around them. Awesome fajitas with mouth watering flavors. The creme brule topped of the wonderful meal."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
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"This is the best, and most creative, Mexican food I have found in the area. It was delicious, beautifully presented, and "outside the box" of the usual Mexican fare. I will definitely come again and recommend it to my friends."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food was excellent ! The Enchilada is a family favorite and Steak Fajitas. Our server was excellent paying special attention to our granddaughters. Cannot wait to Sunday Brunch."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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"Our experience (lunch for party of 16) was 100% excellent. The staff handled our party beautifully; even our request for separate checks went flawlessly. Everyone was delighted with the magnificent water view, with the very low noise level (we like to talk without having to shout) and with the food and service. Outstanding menu."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Love this restaurant... location easier to get to, but loved the ambiance of the previous location. Food is great and portions are perfect, not too big."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"For as many good things as I've heard about this place sadly we were really dissapointed. The server was poor, prices on food and drinks were high and we felt you could get just as good food maybe better at La Unica for less. Wasn't impressed and I hate to say it."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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"This was our first visit at Prickly Pear's new location. The new location provides a much quieter atmosphere than the previous location. However, noise level still needs improvement. We were sitting as far from the bar (near the window) as one could get and the blender/mixer was very distracting to our conversation. The food was excellent. Marbella was the choice of entré. Portions were small for the price. The only annoying and unusual behavior of restaurant staff was the adding of tables as the restaurant became busier. We watched them add at least 3 tables of four.....cramming as many people as they could in the dining area. Just weird."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
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"Prickly Pear did a great job of making our Valentines Day special. Live music, great service, menu and food. Would recommend to anyone who is craving good mexican food!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We made reservations over a week in advance and they stuck us at a table right as you walk in at a high traffic area! We asked to move and we did! Waiters seemed flustered and impersonal due to the crowd! Not a relaxing experience overall. Food was just ok but guacamole was great!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
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"Very enjoyable experience-we will definitely go there again. Food was wonderful and the service was great. They had music the night we were there that was fitting to the size of the restaurant and very enjoyable."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Great setting- both indoor and out, server was very helpful and knowledgeable of food and drinks. Recommended for those with a broad range of tastes, not if you're looking for plain food."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"I am new to the Charlotte area and I saw their menu on the restaurant week website. Glad I did because it was delicious! Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel like regulars. The food was amazing! I had the Bistec Colonial which was a ribeye with a pasilla Gorgonzola sauce. My friend had the mariscada, which was seafood in a tomato saffron sauce."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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