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Mal Pan, Charlotte, NC

Mal Pan

4.9
4.9
472 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
Taqueria Mal Pan is a modern Mexican experience. Our chef-driven menu is a combination of both the modern and classic Mexican kitchen. You’ll experience a menu with inspiration from Baja to Yucatan and everywhere in between. In step with the theme of our kitchen, the beverage program at Mal Pan is also inspired by the old and the new. Our back bar is filled with a curated list of artisan spirits from the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond. All of our craft cocktails are concocted with housemade syrups, fresh squeezed juices, shrubs, bitters and instagram worthy garnishes

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 298-6138
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rosendo Lomeli
  • Catering
    From an office lunch to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please visit us at eatmalpan.com
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Mal Pan! We offer a variety of accommodations for semi-private or private events. For all inquiries, please visit eatmalpan.com

What 472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlotte

    Lively

  • Charlotte

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mal Pan offers a delightful culinary journey with "the best Mexican in Charlotte." Guests rave about the "creative menu" and "delicious, homemade food." While vibrant, the atmosphere can be slightly noisy, and service varies. Enjoy exceptional burritos and authentic tacos, but note occasional temperature concerns during warmer months.

472 Reviews
  1. John

    Charlotte

    172 reviews

    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Mal Pan and we certainly will return. James was our server and he was fantastic! His recommendations were spot on. In addition to tasty margaritas; we ordered the portobello quesadilla with steak added and the torta alambra. Portions were good. The steak was very tender, which isn’t always the case in dishes like quesadillas and fajitas, so that was a pleasant surprise. Flavor of everything was deep and tasty.

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  2. Caroline

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall we had a great time at Mal Pan. Our server was amazing, attentive and helpful as we had a little one with us. The only reason for 4 star on food was the margaritas were very spicy (hard to drink). Otherwise everything was top notch and would definitely come back. Mal pan is great!

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  3. Marsha

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, we love this place and our server was excellent. I wish I could remember her name!

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  4. Jane

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite local restaurant! Food is fabulous and service is amazing

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  5. Dorian

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is EXCELLENT! Great spot for a date night!

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  6. Kenda

    VIP

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious, homemade food! Great for a work/team event during the day, but will be back with friends/family in the evening! Very enjoyable time and look forward to trying the margaritas!

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  7. Lily

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Nice to have something different than a “standard” brunch menu.

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  8. Irwin

    VIP

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and ambience. Fun place to go

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  9. Nora

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Authentic Mexican. Great service. Definitely going back.

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  10. Kandace

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful lunch at Mal Pan. The food is creative and delicious. I had the Nooner Burrito and my friend had the Mal Pan Bowl. Both very delicious. Atmosphere was nice and staff was attentive. Can't wait to go back.

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FAQs

Mal Pan offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Mal Pan also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 298-6138.

Mal Pan is rated 4.9 stars by 472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Mal Pan

4625 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210-4285

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fairview Rd
  • Area
    SouthPark
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking in attached garage
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rosendo Lomeli
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (980) 298-6138
  • Catering
    From an office lunch to an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please visit us at eatmalpan.com
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next event at Mal Pan! We offer a variety of accommodations for semi-private or private events. For all inquiries, please visit eatmalpan.com
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