The One Small Town In North Carolina With Delicious Hispanic Food On Every Corner

The small town of Pineville, North Carolina, is widely known for its Carolina Place Mall, a 1.1-million-square-foot dream for shopaholics. But sleepy Pineville is notable for another reason, too: it has some of the best Mexican food in North Carolina. This is due, in part, to the fact that Pineville is heavily populated with Hispanics and Latinos - which means the whole community gets to enjoy an abundance of delicious and authentic Mexican and Latino cuisine found here. There are so many restaurants featuring the fare that it may seem like there's one on every corner. Here are a few:

1. Los Paisas

Located 2.3 miles east of Pineville, Los Paisas promotes a Charlotte address but is an arm's throw from downtown Pineville. Here, authentic Colombian food is the theme and once you try it, you'll be hooked. Learn more, see a menu, and check hours of operation on the Los Paisas website.

2. Cabo's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina

Delicious Mexican food in a bright, colorful, and cheery atmosphere. If you don't leave here happy and full, you're doing it wrong. Learn more, see a menu, and check hours of operation on the Cabo's website.

3. Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano

Come for the authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine - but don't leave without first having a signature margarita. Talk about huge! Learn more, see a menu, and check hours of operation on the Monterrey website.

4. El Veracruz Mexican Restaurant

Dine indoors our out on the big patio at this authentic Mexican restaurant. If you love huge portions, you've come to the right place! Learn more, see a menu, and check hours of operation on the El Veracruz website.

5. Don Pedro Mexican Grill

The food and the service at Don Pedro are reason enough to visit, but the fun atmosphere here makes any visit a fun, family outing. Visit Don Pedro on the web to learn more.

For some of the very best Mexican food in North Carolina, head to the small suburban Charlotte town of Pineville. There's so much to choose from!

Speaking of a lot to choose from, while you're in Pineville scarfing down authentic Hispanic and Latino food, pick up some new-to-you books at this gigantic used bookstore!