€€€€ • Lateinamerikanisch / Spanisch • Uptown
Sonrisa is a Latin American restaurant on Brevard Court in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. The name means smile in Spanish, and that's the intention behind everything here.The kitchen draws from across Latin America. Dishes rooted in Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Bold, generous, and cooked with care. The bar is built around the spirits of the region — frozen margaritas, pisco sours, caipirinhas — alongside a full wine and beer list.The space has character. Exposed brick walls, ornate tin ceilings, leather booths, and handwoven pendant lights that make the room feel warm the moment you walk in. It's the kind of place that feels like a local gem even on your first visit.Casual dress. Full bar. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended on weekends.Good for: Date night, group dinners, after-work drinks, birthday celebrations, private events.Cuisine: Latin American, Colombian, Peruvian, Mexican, CaribbeanParking: Street parking and nearby garages in Uptown Charlotte