Que Onda is opening a $2M flagship restaurant in Montford
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Que Onda Tacos + Tequila is expanding to Montford with a new $2 million restaurant expected to open early next year.
Why it matters: The $2 million flagship will be Que Onda’s sixth location as the Charlotte-born restaurant chain continues to expand.
Driving the news: The restaurant will open at 1515 Mockingbird Lane, across from L’Ostrica.
Zoom out: The Charlotte-born Mexican comfort food chain currently has locations in Plaza Midwood, Matthews, Highland Creek, Uptown and University City.
- Que Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Que Onda and sister concept Que Fresa, is partnering with Charlotte-based Southwick Architecture + Interiors on the project.
What to expect: Que Onda Montford will have 228 seats, including a 64-seat dining room, 44-seat bar area, 70-seat outdoor patio and a private event room with space for 50 people.
- A large central bar will anchor the restaurant.
- Sliding partitions will open the main dining area to the patio, creating an indoor-outdoor dining space.
- It’ll be the first Que Onda location with a dedicated private event room.
- It will serve lunch and dinner, plus weekend brunch.
The vibe: The design will take what customers know and love about Que Onda and give it a more elevated cantina feel, the team tells Axios.
What they’re saying: “Montford Park is one of Charlotte’s best dining corridors, and we are building a custom flagship restaurant that matches that energy,” Que Hospitality founder and CEO Manny Flores said in a statement.
What’s next: Que Onda Montford is slated to open in February 2027 and is expected to create about 40 jobs, the restaurant tells Axios.
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