We went to Casa Encanto this weekend and I have to say it was a solid 10/10 experience. Yes, there was a bit of a wait (they don't take reservations), but honestly... it was 100% worth it. From the moment you walk in, the decor is INSANE. The whole place is such a vibe, it really feels like you're stepping into a full experience, not just dinner. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We ordered the pulpo tampico (fried octopus), shrimp tacos, ACP, and birria tacos, everything was really good. But the BEST part? The energy when you're celebrating. You have to get the flight shots ! it's literally a plane-shaped tray, and the "pilot" comes out dancing and hyping everyone up. Such a fun moment! I also got the tiki drink, which is a whole experience made right at your table. This place isn't just about the food, it's about the vibe and the celebration read more

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Really beautiful restaurant. It is def enchanting as the name rings. It is quite loud and there are lots of different lights so if you or your kids have sensory sensitivities it might be a lot, but it is very beautiful. Service was very friendly and attentive. Food was good. Not the best Mexican food in town by any means but it was good. My kids had queso dip which they all said was salty but flavorful. They had horchata which they said was great. I had mar y Tierra. Was supposed to ribeye, shrimp, scallops and mussels. I didn't get a rib eye, I got a skirt steak with a big chunk of grilled rib eye fat lol it was quite funny. And no mussel- they were tiny clams that barely existed on the shell. The shrimp is still on the shell with head but cut in half. Came with rice, plantains and salad. It was fair but not worth the price especially because I didn't actually get ribeye or mussels. Came with a chimichurri sauce that was lacking flavor and was basically oil. The entire plate was very very greasy and oily. Even the rice was shiny lol My wife had the quesadilla azteca and she really enjoyed that. The tortillas were also fresh- especially the chips. I'm not sure I would go back unless it was for a date night for the ambiance, otherwise as for Mexican food it didn't hit. read more

Our first time here! Loved the warm chips and guacamole! I had great steak tacos and she had a wet burrito, which was huge and delicious! Loved the black refried beans as well! read more

Casa Encanto - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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This establishment is indeed enchanting. We went on a weekday late afternoon so that we could thoroughly enjoy the decor, good, and cocktails without feeling rushed. I was expecting charming decor elements, but I wasn't anticipating a virtual show with a wall that displayed beautiful natural scenes and a sky with floating clouds hovering above the bar. The immersive experience was lovely, the Granada Margarita was exceedingly delicious, the chips and salsa were some of the best I've had in the area, and the mahi tacos and al pastor quesadilla were outstanding. We had an excellent waiter and a delightful time. We will be back to order a flight just so we can get a flight crew delivering the plane to our table. read more

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The presentation and drinks are what you come here for. Quality is ok, but the chicken, in both the burrito and fajita were dry. Service was 'meh'. When the meal.came out, the tortillas and extra plates didn't come with the fajitas, it was brought out separately. Very odd. And when we wanted to flag someone down, the other wait staff didn't step up to help. And the music was waaaaaay too loud. Low ceilings and crowded space, the volume could have been half as much and still worked for the environment. And really just everything lacked flavor, even the chips (unsalted) and salsa (mild) were flat. Would have enjoyed the chain down the street more. read more

This place is super fun. The ambiance is definitely full of energy and there are a lot of shots ordered. Be ready for music and sparklers lol. The drinks are a little pricier but they're delicious and come in the most unique vessels. The food was actually really good! I didn't expect that since it is so known for their unique drinks. We'll come again for another girls night! read more

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It was our first time here, it was Saturday afternoon and it was after 1:00. We were seated right away. They bring chips and salsa to the table. The salsa was pretty good! We tried their guacamole and just had sodas . The decor is really cute and it can be a great place at night for a date or just a group of friends. We ordered the ACP chicken, the caldo de pollo and the squid dish. Everything was full of flavor and good portions. We tried the chocolate dessert and that was good as well. Service was quick and everyone was friendly. Will be back because their menu is full of items we want to try and their drinks too! read more

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The ambiance, the staff's personalities, the food selections, all together the best Mexican restaurant I've eaten at inside Wilmington, North Carolina. read more

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My husband and I shared a steak and chicken ACP at Casa Encanto during our weekend trip to Wilmington, and it did not disappoint. We were glad we decided to share since the portion was so large. No complaints about service-- everyone was welcoming. The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful, and my kids loved all the whimsical details like the trees and flowers, plus the swing bench at the entrance. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Wilmington! read more

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The decor is stunning and take you to another place! The food is even better. We each tried something different with their speciality cocktails! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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This was our first visit to Casa Encanto. What can I say - but absolutely splendid! The ambiance is elevated, the drinks magical, and the food is some of the best we have had. The chips and salsa were to die for! Hearty chips with just the right crunch and salt! The fire roasted tomato salsa was so flavorful we added to our main dishes as well. The birria tacos and chimichangas had plenty on the plate and were fresh, hot, and seasoned well. Also, don't miss the beautiful decor throughout the restaurant. Plenty of space for a large group, but I would call ahead for courtesy. Our server took great care of us all evening and helped us with to go orders promptly for the rest of the family at home. Will be a new fav spot. read more

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Nice mexican restaurant. The ambience is pleasing.The music is relaxing. The flavor of the food was typical this cuisine. The service left a lot to be desired. I had a 10 minute wait before I was waited on And another ten minute wait to be checked out. Another Server, server seeing that I waited and extended period of time checked me out. My feeling about this restaurant is mixed. read more

As a vegetarian the food here was excellent. The chips and salsa were fresh and hot. Ask for a side of hot sauce - it's made in house and isn't too vinegary. The server customized veggie enchiladas for us. The chili rellano primavera was unique and nothing I've tried before. The poblano was cooked well with veggies flavored perfectly inside. The decorations are really cool inside. It really does feel like a casa encanto. It was a little too loud inside for my liking. Almost like a party vibe. Overall is a lot of fun Overall, definitely recommend and will come back when in town read more

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If you're searching and find the newest hot spot in Wilmington, NC is a Mexican fusion called Casa Encanto, your eyes are not deceiving you. I've been a part of Wilmington for nearly 50 years. This is one of the coolest additions since the film industry began here in the mid 1980s. I will leave the ambiance and environment explains to something you'll likely find far better on social media. As you're seated having a meal, you can easily tell dozens of photos are being taken around you. But first, DON'T be like me! Don't accidentally book online a 6:30PM reservation for Casa Encanto in Cuernavaca, Mexico! That unfortunately doesn't fly. When first stepping in you know you are somewhere enchanting. It took someone in the El Cerro Grande restaurant family, or perhaps the whole family pitched in, to even dream up something like this for Wilmington. If you've ever been to Barton G in South Beach, this is Wilmington's version. And the service (Wesley!!!), attention to detail, taste of food, perfectly blended cocktails, even the chips & various salsas, nothing disappoints here. If given a long wait time, just go chill in your car and listen to maybe Gypsy Kings. You don't want to lose your place in line at this new hot spot. The Playa Encanto (2 shrimp enchiladas with creamy poblano sauce and mahi-mahi zarandeado fillet. Served with street corn and chile toreado.) absolutely delicious. I on the other hand had basic grilled chicken tacos with shredded cheese & black beans on top - and even that was mind blowing. read more

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Food was delicious. I got a fun flamingo drink. The ambience of the restaurant is like a big party. It's a great vibe. Service was pretty good - little slow at times, but despite being busy overall good. I'd definitely go back! read more

Same owners as Zocalo and El Cerro. Restaurant is vividly decorated from top to bottom with plants in flowers on the ceiling and thoughtful see through screen shades on the windows. Felt like I was in the club with the upbeat dance music (Spanish and English). Enjoyed the complimentary house made fluffy tortilla chips (same as Zocalo) that came with four servings of salsa. I was confused why they gave us so much salsa but it made sense after I tasted the flavorful fire roasted salsa. Glad we got another basket of the delicious crunchy tortilla chips to finish the addicting salsa. We ordered the ultimate California burrito ($17.99) and Pueblo Lindo ($26.99). Pueblo Lindo comes with 8oz carne asada steak, Green tamale, chicken tinga chile relleno, street corn, chile toreado, two sides and a choice of either corn or flour tortilla (not made in house). Partner liked the burrito with the hot sauce, finished all of it. Burrito overpriced, would've expected a larger portion. Couldn't finish Pueblo Lindo, it was huge especially with the sides. Even though it was pricey, at least it was worth about 2 meals. The Carne Asada was chewy. It came with a regular knife, but needed a steak knife to cut it. Otherwise, loved the grilled flavor and the chimichurri-like sauce on top and pickled red onions. Green tamale and chicken tinga chile relleno were both good. They forgot the street corn that came with it so our waitress gave us extra tortilla chips to go to make up for it. Loved the tart seasoning on the street corn. The corn itself was cooked just a little bit too long, but I didn't mind the super soft corn. Even though not housemade, the Flour tortillas (three pieces) were good, grilled and warm, served wrapped in foil. For the sides chose the Mexican rice and guacamole salad. Mexican rice was perfect. Guacamole salad was just shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole. Didn't like the tap water. They have booster seats and high chairs. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

We stopped in here for a late dinner, tired, hungry and dirty from being out in the woods. We were just looking for a big plate of yummy food but fell into a whole party! It was such a lively place with birthday shots for anyone celebrating a birthday! What a great idea -- I'd much rather have a birthday shot than a dessert. All the drinks we saw looked amazing. I want to return another time when I'm not just ready for bed. Service was good and food was delicious and plentiful so we did achieve our goal. I ordered the bowl and my husband the enchiladas. Both were fabulous. read more

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Went there for lunch and it was an amazing experience. The lunch meals were excellent . The decor was top notch. Service was perfect. Will come back for dinner read more

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This place is the best for Mexican cuisine and atmosphere is by far the best. You feel like you are on vacation in a tropical paradise!

Enchanting. An ethereal vibe with outstanding food. Thick chips and fresh salsa. We are from out of town and would come back the next time we visit. Steak and shredded chicken were both delicious. The only slight misstep was the service. Server was very polite but not very attentive. We didn't receive any refills on our drinks nor did they ask. read more

This is Rainforest Cafe on steroids. The ultimate family restaurant. Birthdays are celebrated with gusto. Portions are huge. Leftovers will last a week. My friend enjoyed a shredded chicken burrito the size of Arkansas. Others had fajitas and ceviche, and I was pleased to see octopus prepared several ways. The corn (elote) is not nearly as good as K38's nor is the salsa. We will return for the octopus. Come here if you enjoy chaos. Kids will LOVE it. read more

Three of us had lunch several days ago. Wow, what a lively and colorful place! Very noisy too, but I loved the vibe and the music too. I can imagine this place really hopping at night. There is a nice bar, which I would love to sit and have drinks and food. Fresh chips, nice and crunchy, and salsa was delivered to the table. The salsa wasn't spicy, but it was tasty. From the lunch menu, two of us ordered the Chicken enchiladas (two) with the green tomatillo salsa. It came with rice and a small salad. It was delicious! The chicken was very tender. At other restaurants, the chicken has been on the dry side. My other friend ordered the Huevos Rancheros, however, the eggs were very overcooked. The yolk should be runny. The waitress never asked how my friend liked her eggs. The waitress took the dish back and had them re-made. She did ask how the eggs should be cooked. The second dish was better but the eggs were still pretty firm. Overall, a great place for good Mexican food in a lively atmosphere. I'll definitely come back. read more

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Good afternoon , Visited "Casa Encanto" first time today and was really impressed by this place ! Absolutely terrific ! The food is delicious, great choice of any type seafood , steaks ..anything your heart desires ! Must admit the ambience is extremely lovely as you can see on the pictures below , the music the atmosphere the everything ! And very very welcoming stuff , we were helped by Tony and Abigail who made us feel so comfortable and welcomed! Really loved the place and will definitely come back infinite amount of times further on ! Special thanks to Abigail and Tony once again ! Thank you for taking your time reading my review read more

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Food was awesome. Presentation was there! The atmosphere was a fun party vibe the whole time. Lots of big parties of people celebrating and the staff was on it! We will be back soon! read more

Great food and plenty of it. Took some home. The street corn was out of this world. My husband and I shared it and he ate most of it! The Casa Encanto Rolls were fantastic too. Can't wait to try the other dishes on the menu! Will definitely be going back again! read more

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Loud, but fun and amazing drinks and food! Beautiful decor and outstanding service. Our server, Kevin, was excellent!

Great atmosphere. The place was absolutely hopping and although it took a bit for the bartender to take our food order, it did come out pretty quickly. A glass of house wine didn't break the bank, which was nice, but the cocktails and food were definitely on the pricier side. Good portions. I got the Farmtown Special. I did not care for whatever cheese was used in the cheese enchiladas. It was not melty at all, but more rubbery and chewy. The mole sauce was fantastic and very flavorful. It also came with a Chile Relleno. It was stuffed with zucchini that I felt was undercooked and did not have a lot of flavor. Side of refried beans were good and did not taste like your run of the mill beans. Starter chips and dip were delicious, as was the guacamole salad I got with the meal. Street corn was good. Hubs got the Pollo a la Crema and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall we would go back for a nice night out without the kiddo. read more

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Yes i regularly get drinks from here. The towers are a good option but my favorite thing are the shakers.

We had an amazing time here! I've seen videos on TikTok & suggestions on Yelp but I wasn't sure if I'd ever come because it's not really close to my house & I'm a HOMEBODY who typically likes to stay within a 5 mile radius from my house. HOWEVER, our oldest just started college & Casa Encanto is across the street, more or less, so it gave me & my youngest an opportunity to visit. We will DEFINITELY be back & it will be our new spot when we visit my oldest. To start off, their salsa is delicious! My daughter said it was the best she ever had & I think she's right, as far as Wilmington is concerned. Definitely 10/10! Both of our entrees were good & the decorations were soo cute! There was also a birthday while we were there & the staff turned all the way up & it seemed like such a fun time for that party! Looking forward to coming back very soon! read more

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Excellent Food Excellent service! Andres the manager was super gracious, The bar drinks are extraordinary!!! Great job! read more

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Wow, what a great place. Ambience is unreal, Service was outstanding.Drinks and food were excellent. We will be going back. Their birthday celebration is awesome too. read more

If you are seated in the center of the restaurant it is a great experience but our last visit we were seated it a corner which was terrible! The food is ok but not great depending on what you order! I had the Mahi tacos last visit and they were terrible! Your visit will be a hit or miss depending on where you sit and how crowded it is! It is a fun experience but I would not recommend more than one visit! read more

10/10 recommend, I suggest the steak aguachile appetizer. We came from far away and got the desired meal we wanted. Service was great.

Amazing service and ambiance!!! The food was SPECTACULAR!! Can't wait to come back again!! read more

Casa Encanto - Traditional Queso Dip Night Menu Guacamole dip Night Menu Grill Chicken ACP Traditional taco - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Great food and ambience and good service! We ordered off of the lunch and brunch menus and enjoyed everything. read more

Casa Encanto - Upper dining area - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

very pretty place. food was good, i got birria tacos and it almost tasted like there was too much cinnamon in them or something though read more

Casa Encanto - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Let's start with extreme positives. Our waitress was fantastic and everything you could ask whilst eating out. We bounced around with our orders. The food was the fajitas. Our margaritas probably had an under serving of tequila but tasted good. The birria tacos had no seasoning or flavor. Same goes with the salmon enchiladas we got(they were cold from probably sitting too long on prep line). The atmosphere, be ready for it. It's a fun club vibe but if you're tired and looking to relax, it's not for you. The use of AI on the Christmas screen was terrible. But it's a unique trying at something new and I respect that. Just too chaotic for mostly, mediocre food. read more

Scammed! The place looks great. Super fun vibe, great decor, food is amazing, and drinks look fantastic. Unfortunately, the staff could use some work. They were actually great throughout our service, very attentive, seemingly kind, and so close to being caring. But when you check out, make sure you CHECK WHAT THEY CHARGE YOU FOR. We paid, and were finishing drinks before leaving, when our waiter, Antonio, came back and said part of the payment declined and we needed to pay more. We paid again and tried to look at the charges but they are on a little phone thing instead of paper and hard to read when it's 2 separate charges. Upon reflection in our uber, we realized the second charge was way too much and did not reflect what we ordered at all. Our friend was still there and went back to ask about the charge, and it was essentially refunded back to the card. But what is more crazy, is our uber driver (who heard us debating whether to go back, how much the bill should've been, etc) told us there had be TWO OTHER people he specifically has picked up from Casa Encanto that the same thing happened to them. Very deceiving staff we're honestly just disappointed and wont be going back because of this. read more

Service is great, food is typical (my"wet" burrito was pretty dry inside, chips were greasy, but the salsa is tasty). I absolutely hated the ambiance. The decor is nice but music was so loud one couldn't have a conversation and we were there at 4:30p. I could understand playing music that loud at 9pm if it were a club. I even told the waiters and a manager and nothing happened, probably because they couldn't hear what I was saying. Also I asked for a soda which was never brought to me (at least I didn't get charged for it), again, waiter probably didn't hear me. On the subject of drinks, I know everyone used covid supply chain issues to raise prices and never brought them back down, but I saw some "fancy" tiki drinks for $25, seriously??? I couldn't wait to get out of there, I would've tried the dessert but it was so unpleasant for me. read more

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Really excellent Mexican food, and the spicy salsa is just that. Ask for it. The regular salsa is also good but mild. The only thing you have to be prepared for is the volume of the music. Depending on where you're sitting, it can be excessive. read more