Las Meras Tortas

Reviews

• Debra W.

  star star star star star 3 November 2026

  I was sitting in the parking lot at NorthLake Mall when I was searching Yelp for new ideas for dinner. Las Meras Tortas popped up and with such stellar reviews- I eagerly went with no hesitation.
  
  This place is adjacent to the gas station and is small. Seating is limited with very little standing room.  There is a big menu with many options to choose from and also a small prepared hot food area.
  
  Placing my order my first time was a bit of a hassle because of the language barrier between myself and the cashier. But we managed to get it together and we waited for food. We could watch them prepare everything since the place is not so big.
  
  We went with the following:
  
  Elote - Mexican street corn and they do it right. Slathered in mayo with lots of cheese and chili.
  
  Pupusas - I went with chiccharones con queso (pork with cheese) and it was hands down some of the best I have had in Charlotte. Their cutrido was legit and on point. The entire meal was flavorful and insane.
  
  Burrito - I ordered a bistek (steak) burrito for my man and that sucker was heavy!!! I mean so heavy. He let me try it and as full as I was from the pupusas- I really wanted to eat his burrito too. It was again delicious.
  
  Cheese Quesadilla with fries: fries were standard but hot and fresh  and the cheese quesadilla was large and very gooey with cheese. My son was in heaven.
  
  The only thing that went wrong with my first order was due to the language barrier. I wanted 2 orders of the pupusas (3each) but she rang me up two each. When I asked about it - they quickly fixed it and apologized and corrected my order.
  
  On my second visit - the cashier remembered me and made sure she got my order for pupusas right this time. I also decided to order from their prepared hot food items and for $10 I received one whole large fried tilapia with a side of rice and beans. Holy guacamole- you guys, this meal was BANGING! The fish was seasoned well but those refried beans - are made with love and it shows. These are not out of can and you can tell. I don't even like refried beans but they converted me. I would gladly eat theirs with any and every meal. The rice was good too!
  
  We also tried their pollo Gorditas. And no they don't resemble anything remotely close what you get at Taco Bell. These are the real deal and again - we were not disappointed.
  
  Also went with a bistek los huaraches and it was delicious. We had never ordered that before from any place so I can't compare it to anything but the flavors were good.
  
  They make all their mass which means they make all their tortillas and everything else they use.
  
  This low key hole in the wall is definitely a hidden gem. And will definitely be our go to for any Mexican food now.

• Christin N.

  star star star star star 2 November 2026

  authentic authentic authentic!!!!
  This place was super busy when I walked in, only stopped for gas but couldn't resist getting a taco and do glad I did!!!  It was a long wait though for 3 tacos.
  Everything was delicious and can't wait to return to try more than just tacos!!!!

• Amanda B.

  star star star star star 29 October 2026

  A nice hole in the wall type place.  It shares a space with a gas station/convenience store.  It was very busy during the weekday lunch hour, but the wait for food was less than ten minutes.  I think the small interior makes it look busier than it really is.  Order at the counter and food is boxed to-go.  There is limited seating inside and a few tables outdoors.
  
  The food was exceptional and authentic!  Spanish is spoken here (duh) but it was easy to order and communicate in English.

• Trang Q.

  star star star star star_border 25 October 2026

  Shared the same parking lots with the gas station. The restaurant itself is small and have limited seating area. They have a large varies of choices and it took me awhile to decided but ended up getting an al pastor burrito with no beans and plantains, sooo good. I almost finished it. Order two tripas, two chicarrone and two al pastor tacos. The chicarrone taco isn't filled with a lot of meat but it's still good regardless but it's a bit to mushy for my liking. Order a tamales for my daughter but didn't know it was a sweet corn tamale so she didn't eat it since she didn't like it. It was good make a good dessert. The horchata taste like chocolate milk which was crazy since I wasn't expecting that. Over all it was good. Will be back

• Mark C.

  star star star star star_border 21 October 2026

  How do I find great places attached to gas stations?  Yelp!  
  
  Don't be fooled by the location.  This is a pace you will want to get your order to go unless it's a nice day to sit outside.  The menu has a great selection of favorites but I went with a house special torta but I don't recall the name.  It was a toasted with grilled ground steak and chorizo topped with grilled ham, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, jalapenos and I added guac of course.  I was only able to eat half despite how good it was.  Sides include chips, plantains or something else.  
  
  I've bookmarked this location and can wait to go back and try something else.