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Charlotte, North Carolina, often known as the Queen City, is a vibrant metropolis brimming with a mix of Southern charm and modern allure. While popular attractions like the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Carowinds amusement park draw plenty of attention, there are countless...

Charlotte's dining scene is booming. We see it firsthand when reporting about new restaurants opening each week. Why it matters: It can be hard to keep up, let alone sift through every new addition and rank them. That's what this list is — a culmination of the best...

El Puro's new chef recently released a new summer menu and lunch specials. What to expect: The Costilla de Cerdo, is a Cuban and Southern fusion dish — ribs, served with BBQ sauce, yuca gratin and green papaya mango slaw. They also added an Ensalada de Remolachas —...

Autumn in Charlotte brings relief from summer’s steamy grip, as the leaves begin their annual show of vibrant colors ahead of the holiday season. For professional chefs across the Queen City, there’s often a dual emphasis on creating both memorable meals for patrons...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - El Puro Cuban Restaurant is gearing up for an unforgettable three-day celebration of its anniversary from November 15th to November 17th. Sponsored by its sister company, El Puro Events and Entertainment, this weekend promises an immersive...

As someone who values novel experiences over routine, mundane ones, I love discovering new restaurants and trying as many different dishes as possible. This being said, I rarely make a decision without doing my research first — especially when it comes to food. In...

One thing that I admire about Charlotte is its diverse ray of Latin dishes across the city. Whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Colombian, Cuban – Charlotte has it. One of my favorite dishes can be found here: El Puro Cuban Restaurant. The menu has some of your...

Best of Charlotte's food scene chosen by Queen City Nerve readers Best in the Nest Readers’ Picks were chosen exclusively by readers through a one-month nomination process followed by a one-month voting process. The nominations were not tampered with by Queen City...

El Puro looks and feels straight out of pre-revolutionary Havana, with an atmosphere and a menu of Cuban classics to back it up. Go for a weekend dinner, when there’s live music (and, sometimes, a fun dance floor), and order some queso frito topped with sweet...

El Puro Cuban Restaurant 5033 South Blvd. 980-219-8339, elpurocubanrestaurant.com Come for live music every night and feast on Cuban classics like Queso Frito, Ropa Vieja, and Croquetas. Most entrées are big enough to feed two people, but you might not want to share...