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Mariposa, Charlotte, NC

Mariposa

4.4
4.4
1233 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Mariposa, located at the Mint Museum brings world-to-table dining right to the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Our emphasis is on the communal experience that dining out with friends, old and new, should be. We welcome you to join us for an experience centered around genuine hospitality, care, and the passion to cultivate the feeling of community, fulfillment, and growth. Owner Jill Marcus shares “At Mariposa, we bring many cultures together around the table and provide a global experience right here in Charlotte”.

Offering lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and a bustling brunch on Saturday and Sunday, the culinary team led by Chef Kinsler Josaime offers delicious food and exceptional service. Book your table at this locally owned gem for a culinary experience that spans across the world.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Sat 16:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (704) 910-0865
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kinsler Josaime
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at Mariposa to celebrate your special occasion with world-to-table culinary and cocktail offerings. We offer both partial and full buyouts of our space with custom menus and Uptown views right here in the heart of Charlotte.For more information please email: info@mariposaclt.com
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Levine Avenue of the Arts and South Tryon Street
  • Parking details
    Mariposa is directly connected to the Levine Center for Arts parking garage, which is accessible from both South Church Street and Stonewall Street. Park in Visitor Parking and take the Plaza Elevators to level 2, the entry hall.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Weekend Gypsy Jazz Brunch At Mariposa

    Multiple dates available
    Upgrade your weekend brunch plans when you join us for Jazz Brunch on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sip on your favorite brunch cocktails and indulge in dishes from our world-to-table kitchen all while enjoying live jazz!
    Weekend Gypsy Jazz Brunch At Mariposa photo
  • New Year's Eve Celebration at Mariposa

    US$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us in the heart of Uptown Charlotte for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Savor a specially curated four-course dinner for $100, featuring bold flavors and seasonal ingredients, crafted to make the last night of the year truly memorable. Choose from two exclusive seatings at 5 pm or 8 pm, where you’ll enjoy an elevated dining experience in Mariposa’s vibrant and elegant setting. Reserve your table today and let us make your New Year’s Eve one to remember!
    New Year's Eve Celebration at Mariposa photo

What 1,233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Innovative

  • Charlotte

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mariposa offers a delightful dining experience with its "wonderful variety of food" and attentive service. The ambiance is both elegant and relaxed, perfect for any occasion. The cocktails and tapas are particularly praised, "great service" and the jazz brunch is a standout. While some menu items may miss the mark, overall, it's a "true foodie's" destination.

1,233 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continue to enjoy Mariposa when I go Prior to concerts. This is my first time at a brunch experience. I love the music and the atmosphere. However, is a vegetarian that does not eat eggs. The options for me were very limited. I would suggest that you incorporate a vegan or lactovegetarian option into your main dishes of the brunch menu.

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  2. sophie

    VIP

    Dubai

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was sooo beautiful and I will definitely be coming back whenever I’m in town

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  3. Chris

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very for setting, food and service Will be back again

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  4. Steve

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating at Mariposa and both times we really enjoyed our dinner there. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, with some great menu items both times. The duck arepas and Moroccan pie were excellent. We’d definitely recommend Mariposa and will be back next time we’re in Charlotte.

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  5. Ami

    VIP

    Raleigh

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere, I highly recommend

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  6. ina

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I used to love this place. The food this time was barely edible. The beef was so tough and had strangely gooey fat on it. The chicken also had clumps of fat throughout and was dry. Twice someone from wait staff and once a manager came by to ask how it was and I kindly just said “ehh it’s just ok” and each time they just ok great! And walked away or something of this variation. Will not be returning.
    MariposaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Ina. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Mariposa didn't meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on our food quality and it saddens us to know that it fell short this time. We will take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Kind regards, Erica Neis and the Mariposa Management Team

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  7. wesley

    New York City

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken was way too salty and the lamb shank was very tough.
    MariposaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Wesley, We're really sorry to hear that your dining experience at Mariposa didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear about the saltiness of the chicken and the toughness of the lamb shank. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our culinary delights in the future. Best wishes, Erica Neis- General Manager

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  8. Stephen

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool room in central part of downtown (called Uptown in CLT...who knows why…). Combination of couch and table seating of which I am not a fan..left us at different heights, and it’s tough to eat a nice dinner from a couch imho. We made it work. Really cool (if small) menu that's a combination of small and large plates. Apparently varies regularly influenced by the owner' travels and culinary experiences. PHENOMENAL server. Truly exceptional. Great cocktail, menu, and wine recommendations with warm, professional approach that absolutely enhanced the meal. Opened with the duck arepas which were unique and nearly life changing. The wagyu beef nigiri was interesting and different, and the paella delicious. That was plenty for two of us. Desserts were only ok...but the food was fabulous and interesting. Only four stars because of the seating and because, to our disappointment, two items we asked for came back with a message from the kitchen that they were sold out...for a 7 pm reservation on what didn’t look to be a busy night. One was the Moroccan pie that we had actually PREORDERED at our awesome server’s suggestion because there was only one left...and was nonetheless sold to the next table out from under us. What?! Not ok. The other was an endive salad, one of only two salads on the menu. We would have hoped that in a high end restaurant the kitchen would have let the server know before they ask for the order. Stuff happens...but the restaurant did nothing to make up for it though beyond a polite apology. (Buy us a drink? Comp dessert?) At this pretty aggressive price point, I'd have expected some gesture to make up for their error. Er, errorS. Would totally be back nonetheless.
    MariposaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed our unique menu and food options. We apologize for the seating and food mix-up and hope to make it up to you next time you visit. We value your feedback and will use it to improve. I appreciate your thoughtful words about Adel! She is a wonderful addition to our team and grateful you were able to experience her phenomenal service. It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife and I hope the next time in your in Charlotte you stop by again. Best, Erica

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  9. Monica

    Charlotte

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We celebrated my friend’s 50th birthday. Our server, Irvin was amazing. Great time.
    MariposaResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Monica, Thank you so much for choosing Mariposa to celebrate your friend's 50th birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us. It's always our pleasure to make special occasions even more memorable. We appreciate your feedback on our food and value, and we'll strive to improve where we can. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Erica Neis - General Manager

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  10. David

    VIP

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite spot in Uptown! Menu always changes but never disappoints. Although, sad to see mushroom toast off the menu - my favorite!
    MariposaResponded 3 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that Mariposa is your favorite spot in Uptown! We're always working on our menu to provide our customers with a variety of options that cater to different tastes. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, Erica Neis- General Manager

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FAQs

Mariposa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 910-0865.

Mariposa is rated 4.4 stars by 1233 OpenTable diners.

Mariposa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mariposa

500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Levine Avenue of the Arts and South Tryon Street
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Sat 16:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Mariposa is directly connected to the Levine Center for Arts parking garage, which is accessible from both South Church Street and Stonewall Street. Park in Visitor Parking and take the Plaza Elevators to level 2, the entry hall.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kinsler Josaime
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (704) 910-0865
  • Private party facilities
    Join us at Mariposa to celebrate your special occasion with world-to-table culinary and cocktail offerings. We offer both partial and full buyouts of our space with custom menus and Uptown views right here in the heart of Charlotte.For more information please email: info@mariposaclt.com
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