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    I Love Empanadas

    4.0 (13 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ben D.

    Great spot in the cargo container district to grab some great food. We got one cheese and one sausage empanada . Comes sasla and garlic cilantro salsa. Both empanadas were great the sausage one was my favorite it was savory and well seasoned fried with a great crunchy. Definitely needs more time from the fryer to the customer some of the empanadas were a bit greasy. Otherwise the cheese was good but was one note.

    Mary K.

    We got the daily special which was Colombian sausage. It was okay, honestly it was a grease bomb. The dipping sauces were great tho. I wish we would have chose a different protein.

    Beef empanadas
    Ana T.

    I Love Empanadas is a true hidden gem in the Cargo District. From the first bite, you can tell these empanadas are made with care and serious flavor. The crust is perfectly golden and crisp, and the fillings are packed with bold, satisfying ingredients. The sauces take it to another level. They're the kind of extras you start craving on their own. The staff is super friendly, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. It's the kind of place you go once and immediately start planning your next visit. If you're in Wilmington and want something quick, delicious, and made with love, this spot is a must.

    Beef and pork empanadas
    Taylor M.

    One of the best empanadas I've ever had. The sauces just add so much more goodness to it! But let me tell you the plantain chips!!!! Need I say more!

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    The best service and the best empanadas in town! I loved visiting their new space and can't wait to go back!

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    Savorez - Rice, plantain, avocado and tortillas

    Savorez

    4.7(671 reviews)
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    Good foods Good service and prompt service…read more Good Ambiance with a cozy inner city feeling Also had the Tito Fuentes drink

    "Good Mexican with a twist near downtown Wilmington"…read more Came here on a Wednesday night for dinner at 6pm and were seated immediately despite it being a group of 5. The place was not very large but relatively full, so be wary of coming later unless you're OK waiting. The restaurant had a bit of a rustic look but clean & well maintained, and nice local art posted on the walls. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and a lot of the food was sourced locally. We started with a sweet potato- goat cheese "guacamole" appetizer. I split the Jefe's Arroz Con Pollo and the Carne Con Ancho with my son. My girlfriend got the vegan rellenos. Food came out in maybe 20 minutes. The ACP was very good but unusual. It came with a thigh and leg of chicken on top, and a big mix of flavors of food underneath-- coconut rice, black beans, pineapple salsa. Curiously no cheese. Very different from any ACP I've ever had. Overall, it was fine-- honestly, my son and I both felt it was too many flavors that overwhelmed each other. In contrast, the Carne Con Ancho was spectacular. The steak bits were cooked rare to perfection and absolutely melt in your mouth. The flavors of the arepa below it as well as the horseradish and other components blended beautifully and made for a wonderful dish. My girlfriend said the rellenos were nicely fried and the sweet potato puree was excellent-- a very hearty dish without feeling heavy. And we all also really liked the guacamole appetizer-- unusual yet delicious flavor (and no avocado). Price was fair-- this was definitely upscale, so not "cheap", but fair for what we got. Overall, I'd happily come back, and definitely would want that Carne Con Ancho again. I recommend.

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    I Love Empanadas - empanadas - Updated September 2026

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