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Mariposa, Charlotte, NC

Mariposa

4.5 (1323)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for brunch
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 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 910-0865
  • Website
    http://www.mariposaclt.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Mariposa's menu was last updated on 9/17/2022.

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What 1,323 people are saying

Mariposa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mariposa offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is "beautiful" and enhanced by "live jazz music." Highlights include the "French toast" and diverse small plates. While some guests mention high prices and occasional service issues, the overall experience is praised for its creativity and atmosphere.
1,323 Reviews

  1. Dawn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Business lunch - great service - left us alone when we needed to be - very attentive when needed. Fabulous selection of light lunches - tantalized the tastebuds! Will definitely be back with more clients.

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  2. Constance VIP

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as well as a beautiful view on the patio toward the city!! Recommend this spot!!
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Constance! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Mariposa. It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and the view added to your overall experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Danielle

    Charlotte14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Mariposa. I always have the best service and great food. Ivan (I believe was his name) was wonderful and attentive.
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great experience at Mariposa. It's wonderful to know that our service and food consistently meet your expectations. We always aim to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, Erica Neis Mariposa General Manager

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  4. Deb VIP

    Charlotte314 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I came to Mariposa for Sunday brunch at 12:45. What a lovely experience! First the restaurant is gorgeous and what a beautiful city view from most every table. Nathan was our server and he was spectacular. Friendly fun and competent. Engaged with us but also gave us our space. Perfect. And the food was outstanding especially the French toast. Might be the best I’ve ever had. We shared it and it was like a dessert after our shasusuka breakfast. Having LIVE soft jazz music playing in the background was a bonus and lovely. Highly recommend Mariposa for brunch. It’s a treat!
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Deb! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a wonderful brunch experience at Mariposa. It's great to know that our French toast and live jazz music added to your experience. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and it's heartening to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals! Kind regards, Erica Neis

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  5. Sabrina VIP

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The concept is great but the Chef has a problem at overcooking everything
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Sabrina! We're sorry to hear that your experience at Mariposa didn't meet your expectations. We're always aiming for perfection, and we're disappointed to hear about the overcooking issue you mentioned. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into this. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience. Best regards, Erica Neis- GM

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  6. Bob VIP

    Charlotte22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service but the food was mediocre. The weakest part of the meal was the seafood on the paella. It was bland and unseasoned. I expected more at that price point.
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Bob. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service at Mariposa. However, we're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a great dining experience, and we regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. We appreciate your honesty and will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team at Mariposa

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  7. Mark

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect choice for a birthday dinner. Sat on the patio - good view of the action down on the street. Great food/service… nice variety of dishes for sharing… could use a few more vegetables ;). Interesting / varied wine list that was good quality/price points. Inside looked nice.
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hi Mark, Thank you for choosing Mariposa for your birthday dinner! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the patio dining, the variety of dishes, and the food/service. We appreciate your feedback regarding our vegetable offerings and will take it into consideration. We're also glad you appreciated our varied wine list. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, Erica Neis- Mariposa General Manager

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  8. Mary Beth VIP

    Charlotte20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been many times to this great restaurant. Sat outside on their patio and it was great-- Audrey, our server, was polite, friendly, attentive to details and always had a smile. We will be back before they know it!
    MariposaResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Mary Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Mariposa and our patio. It's wonderful to know that our team's service met your expectations and you had a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Faye

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It's definitely tapas... you're getting very little but paying a LOT. The restaurant aesthetically is beautiful great ambience. But I my friends and I alike all agree that we would not eat here again.

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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Wine selection was excellent. We ate light. Good selection of small dishes which are ample for a smaller meal. Very satisfying experience all around. Would recommend to others and return when visiting the city.

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FAQs

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

Mariposa is rated 4.5 stars by 1323 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mariposaclt.com/
  • 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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