Dec 2, 2024 - Food and Drink

Charlotte's top dishes chosen by our journalists, November 2024

Axios Charlotte Team

In November our team said yes to carbs and only carbs. Burritos, pizza, sandwiches — it's okay to indulge every once in a while.

OG avocado toast from Not Just Coffee Jay Street

"NJC's avocado toast always hits the spot. This time, I went wild and got both a poached egg and bacon for extra protein." — McKenzie Rankin, lifestyle reporter

avocado toast and iced coffee — NJC's OG avocado toast topped with a poached egg and bacon ($14.25), washed down with a gingerbread maple rum cold brew. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Burrito Pollo adobado from El Malo

"This gigantic, overflowing, melty cheesy burrito is one of the best in Charlotte, in my opinion." — Alexandria Sands, reporter

Go deeper: Mexican restaurant El Malo opens in Plaza Midwood, speakeasy-style bar coming soon

huge burrito — The massive burrito comes stuffed with chicken, guacamole, onion, cilantro, rice, refried beans, cheese, crema and salsa verde. ($13). Photo: Alexandria Sands/Axios

Margherita pizza from Wheelz

"To fuel our team for a long election night, we opted for Wheelz Pizza, the popular Wilmington chain that debuted in Charlotte a couple of years ago. We got a variety of pies, but my favorite was the Margherita; filling but not too heavy or greasy." — Katie Peralta Soloff, editor

Go deeper: 30+ best pizza spots in Charlotte

Rhino Market Rueben

"A classic Rueben from Rhino Market's OG location was just what the doctor ordered on a crisp fall day." — Ashley Mahoney, reporter

hand holding sandwich — Pastrami, imported Switzerland Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island, creole mustard and grilled on rye ($10.99). Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios

The Sancocho from MaBí Cocina Tropical

"MaBí Tropical in NoDa had some of the best Caribbean food I've tasted in the area in a while." — Alexis Clinton, reporter.

Go deeper: Dominican restaurant MaBí opens in NoDa

I tried the Sancocho with red snapper, root vegetables, shrimp, coconut rice and avocado ($28). Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios

The steak burrito from Tacos el Nevado

"I know Alex just said El Malo has one of the best burritos in town but I'll challenge her to try the steak burrito from Tacos el Nevado. It's authentic, thick and at $8.50 — cheap!" — Laura Barrero, editor

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Go deeper: Check out our favorite dishes from January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

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