I really enjoyed brunch at Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon! The chilaquiles were really good, and I loved that they had different types of chilaquiles to choose from. The pancakes were also amazing, and their mimosa flight was one of my favorite parts of the experience. I also love that it's Latino-owned because I feel like Wilmington doesn't have a lot of brunch spots offering this type of vibe and menu. The whole atmosphere was really nice and felt like such a vibe inside. I did have to wait about 15-20 minutes, but it was a Sunday brunch rush so it definitely made sense. The staff was very attentive and friendly the whole time, and overall the service was great. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for brunch! read more

We have been here a couple of times and it never disappoints. The servers are always friendly, service is fast and the portions are big. We came on a Tuesday afternoon and sat right away. We ordered the carne asada, tripe soup and the torta planchada with carne asada. Of course everything was full of flavor and delicious. We had some leftovers to take home. I also learned that Wednesdays if you drive a Jeep you get a 15% discount! Another reason to come back! read more

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The sign outside said "best breakfast in Wilmington" and they were not wrong! Inside has a fresh, cafe feel. Service from the hostess stand to the wait staff was terrific. They offer fresh squeezed OJ and the coffee is very good. We had the Sunrise burrito...stuffed full of carne, chorizo, beans, etc and topped with fresh avocado, melted cheese and cojita. It was amazing. The French toast had hints of real vanilla and was flavored so well. The ranchero omelette was tasty and their hot salsa is a must. From the owners of El Cerro Grande, they have now perfected breakfast. El desayuno fue perfecto, ¡gracias! read more

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Food is fantastic one of my favorite Mexican place. I love breakfast here. Customer service always is wonderful. The ladies are so friendly and attentive!. Definitely coming back. Recommend 100% authentic Mexican food. read more

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Love the vibe and decor here. Friendly staff here. It gets pretty busy here but managed to get a seat outdoors. We came here for Sunday brunch. I ordered a class mimosa (not pictured) and I believe made with freshly squeezed oj. Pictured is a michelada. Please keep in mind that this drink is huge! To eat, I ordered the omelette ranchero. Packed with bell peppers, steak and cheese. Served with a side of avo and breakfast potatoes. This was so so good! You can ask for hot sauce. Was expecting cholula or store bought. Nope, authentic hot sauce. Very spicy. A great breakfast spot I highly recommend. read more

Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon - OMELETTE RANCHERO - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Went mid morning. Had the chilaquiles along with a side of bacon. Bacon tasted like it was a day old. Not crispy. But burnt and chewy. The chilaquiles had too much sauce but still delicious. The restaurant itself is clean. Bright. Cute. The drink menu looks good. But I didn't have drinks. Service was good. Server was attentive. Food arrived quickly. Overall it was meh. The bacon killed it for me. read more

Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Food here is great. Taste very authentic and had a good level of spice. We got fajitas, quesabirria tacos and a birria burrito. Everyone enjoyed everything they ordered. The only issue for the four stars instead of five is that I had a pick up order and the restaurant forgot the tortillas for my fajitas and they didn't give us any salsa at all. Having to go back to the store after getting home was a real bummer, so I suggest checking your order before leaving the restaurant. read more

Outstanding !! Authentic Hispanic food that taste delicious with a fun atmosphere and terrific service . Not feeling a burrito, they have pancakes, French toast, and omelettes. You need to try! read more

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This place absolutely rocks. I had a byo omelette with chorizo, peppers, queso fresco, and tomato. The refried beans are heavenly as is the chorizo. Their house made hot sauce is perfectly balanced. We also got a pancake for the table and it was just right. And the servers are great as well. Thoughtful, attentive, and friendly. read more

Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon - B.Y.O OMELETTE with bell peppers, queso fresco, chorizo, and tomato - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

What a great spot for brunch! Stopped by with a few friends and had a great experience. The food was excellent and the staff was super friendly. On this visit we tried their chilaquiles and their pancake special (with fruity pebbles). Both items were good but the chilaquiles were the standout for us! The chips were crispy and the salsa was super flavorful but not too spicy (although they will give a homemade hot sauce if you want to kick things up). The pancakes were huge and super fluffy. I'd consider trying their tree leches pancakes next time but their breakfast burritos are very enticing and I think it would be hard to pass up another savory dish. The Michelada (iykyk) was enormous and apparently their mimosas have half a bottle of champagne according to my friends - so a fun spot if you're looking to enjoy that kinda brunch vibe too. Overall excited to have this in the neighborhood and was glad to see they were busy! read more

Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon - Fruity pebbles pancake special - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Outstanding service, food and ambiance! One of the best places in Wilmington for an enjoyable breakfast or lunch. Our waiter, Anderson, was so personable and happily attended to our every need. The food is delicious! This will definitely become one of our "go to" breakfast and lunch spots!!! read more

Great food. Something on the menu for everyone. There is a short wait but it's worth it. It's nice to have a different option for breakfast. They also have brunch. Over all a good experience. read more

The food is so great, the staff is nice, the drinks are strong! But for real, this place has ghe best flavors. You can tell they care about what they serve and that means alot. read more

I absolutely love tacos and my tacos were the bomb! I am thrilled to find good Mexican food at this establishment....

Visited after hearing good things. Very good selection of fairly authentic Mexican cuisine. Portions were very good and the service was on point. I will say that the musical selection was "eclectic." read more

Great food and great atmosphere! The staff is extremely pleasant. Fresh squeezed OJ is a plus and the portions are large. Highly recommend read more

Amanecer Cocina & Café - Gordon - Omelette - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

We really enjoy this restaurant. The service and food is awesome. The food is very tasty and flavorful. We enjoy adding some of their hot sauce. The fresh orange juice is very good too. read more

Beautiful restaurant that is upbeat and cheerful. Staff was attentive and kind. The food was fresh and delicious. The menu includes both traditional American and Mexican dishes. read more

We had a great experience eating brunch here. The service was friendly and quick. The food was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is so clean and decorated nicely. I had a veggie burrito I modified. We can't wait to go back! read more

I've been here twice now and I've loved it both time. The pancakes are excellent, and the breakfast skillet was super tasty. The service was nice and it's a pleasant atmosphere! read more

I got the California Burrito and it was excellent. The fries that came with it were nice and crispy. Atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was very friendly and professional. I will definitely go back. read more

We go there regularly. The food and service are always top notch. We go with all ages. Parents grandparents and little ones. Variety to satisfy all ages. read more

For Wilmington, this is great Mexican style food. I had huevos con chorizo. Great service and variety of menu options. I was surprised they didn't have a few different salsas to choose from and hope they incorporate this suggestion. read more

Restaurant should be a 10 out of 5 because it was so amazing. Everything we had amazing flavor Nutella French toast was out of this world mimosas made it even a better time and the waitress made it feel like I was home a must go if you're in the area la raza always comes through read more

Most amazing brunch I've had in a long time. Must visit! The ambience was great. Service was fast and food was 10/10

The food was great and the staff was kind. I will definitely be back. Wish they were open longer.

Had a rough experience here -- we had a large party and were told it would be a 30 minute wait but it ended up being over an hour even with us talking with the hostess multiple times and eventually we had to split up to get seated. Even after we offered to split up, multiple other parties walked in and were immediately seated at tables that should have been given to us. When we talked to the hostess and very nicely expressed our frustration they were clearly annoyed and unapologetic that we had waited so long. After getting seated, our food came out relatively fast and the wait staff was good but inattentive which we understood since they were busy. The food itself was pretty good (4/5), but considering the whole ordeal just to get seated I won't be returning. If you have a small party it probably wouldn't be an issue but I would steer clear for larger parties and double whatever wait time they give you. read more