Welcome to the new home of La Paz. This 5,000 square foot restaurant offers the best of what Charlotte has to serve. From our large full service bar, family style booths, to our 80 person dinning room that can also be used from private events, La Paz can cater to any need! La Paz is Charlotte's oldest Mexican restaurant and treats it's guests to the highest quality of freshly prepared Mexican / Southwestern cuisine. Fresh Salsa and warm chips great you as you arrive. Table side gaucamole kicks off your dinner, and as you sit back and relax with a large hand made Margarita or a specialty cocktail, one of our signature main courses will fill you up and satisfy even the strongest of hungers! So bring your friends, family and an appetite and leave the rest to us!

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33 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

(33 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 33 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

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3 stars

(7)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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good for groups(17)
kid-friendly(8)
neighborhood gem(7)

fit for foodies(6)
great for lunch(6)
great for outdoor dining(6)

La Paz Restaurante + Cantina Reviews List

Review 1 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food bad service

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"First off the restaurant was so cold you couldn't enjoy your meal. The bartender was our waiter. He took the order and never came back until the end. Another person actually brought out our food. We ran out of drinks. There was only 5 people at the bar but he was too busy flirting to take care of the other tables. The table near ours was also complaining about the service. The food was good."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Review 2 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

La Paz Disappoints

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"La Paz overall was a very disappointing experience. The food is sub par. The service borderlined on awful. The restaurant wasn't even full and it took an unusually long time for our food let alone even to be waited on. Our server pretty much tossed our bill on the table. I wouldn't recommend La Paz at all. Much better Mexican restaurants in Charlotte than are more deserving of going to."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

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Review 3 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

A BIG Disappointment!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2013

2007

Dined on 04/12/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

"I have been going to La Paz for 30 years. This is the 3rd location. What a huge disappointment.It is loud,noisy and a terrible atmosphere. The chips were soggy..like water had hit them. REALLY soggy. They serve margaritas in a water glass. Seriously, a mexican restaurant should have margarita glasses. Their logo and ads show margarita glasses. I'm sorry but I want ambiance as well as good food and good service. The service was just ok. We had a new server so I'll forgive him not being up to my standards. The fajitas were very good but only come with 3 shells. We ordered 3 more and still had food left. When the sun is going down it shines straight into your face in all most all of the booths. Overall a big disappointment. Won't be back"

Dined on 04/12/2013

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly

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Review 4 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Having been to LaPaz all the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Having been to LaPaz all the way back to its earlier days in Charlotte, and to it through its transition on South Blvd., I was intrigued to go in its new incarnation. Sadly, it was a complete disappointment. The food has become very average, not even measuring up to the standards set by most other "Tex-Mex" operations in Charlotte, and even below some of those that are known well. The service was very average, as well, with wait time before serving bordering on "too long."
Our experience was so average, we will not be returning. There are just too many better choices that can be made, especially considering that the prices are on the high side, probably due to its location in the Metropolitan complex."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

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Review 5 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Awesome Food but Awful Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was really good. However, the service was pathetic. Open Table did show us that a table was available @8:30 PM. When we reached there on time, we were asked to wait. The expected wait time was 15-20 Mins. The Maitre d' did not pay any attention while we were waiting. She seemed less functional in her work. This overall killed the experience."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

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Review 6 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great Food, Not so Great Service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I really enjoyed La Paz. Their food is very good, but both times I have been there the services is poor to fair. The servers do not pay much attention. There needs to be more servers in the bar area because the bartender was extremely occupied with the bar area, and we barely saw him.

The queso dip was great both times and had the perfect amount of spice. The quesidillas and enchiladas and tacos are delicious as well. I really enjoyed the food and would go back there, but when I have plenty of time to dine.

Also, the drinks are really good, including their Mojito and Margarita."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

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Review 7 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Nothing special

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very disappointed in the overall experience. Have been to La Paz at previous locations and loved it. This visit left us feeling underwhelmed. The food was nothing special and lacked flavor. The service was not attentive and our server didn't even check back on us for drink refills. Not planning a return visit."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2011

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Review 8 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

If one had been to the original

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2008

Dined on 03/21/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"If one had been to the original La Paz in Myers park...it's hard to compare as nothing seems to compare with the original and I tend to compare. I miss the delicious Green sauce and incredible bean dip at the original....but, yes, I know it is no longer here (sigh) and I muct move on! The new location at Metropolitan is sleek and nicely designed. The service was good and prompt although we are pretty sure that he was new. Salsa and chops were good, the guacamole particularly nice and salads very good. We dined on the apps and main course salads on this trip and value was good. A number of marguarita options....everyone at our table was pleased. Good experience...it just has a hard time time measuring up to the old La Paz for us oldtimers."

Dined on 03/21/2013

2008

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for La Paz Restaurante + Cantina

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5