In search of a new favorite place for empanadas, arepas and tacos?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Latin American restaurants around Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Sabor Latin Street Grill

Topping the list is Sabor Latin Street Grill. Located at 415 Hawthorne Lane in Elizabeth, the local chain for Latin American and Mexican food is the highest rated inexpensive restaurant of its kind in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 779 reviews on Yelp for its empanadas, carne asada fries and $1 Taco Tuesdays.

2. Pollo Campero

Next up is Eastland's Pollo Campero, situated at 5727 N. Sharon Amity Road, Suite D. With 4.5 stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American fried and grilled chicken joint has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

3. Tamales La Pasadita

Tamales La Pasadita, a Mexican spot that offers tamales, tacos and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 60 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3112 The Plaza to see for yourself.