Buen Dia is a traditional Mexican breakfast restaurant that brings authentic Mexican food and…read moreculture to the east coast of North Carolina out of its two locations, Wilmington and Castle Hayne. The restaurant is especially known locally for its authentic Mexican breakfast dishes, birria, and chilaquiles. I gave it a try with some coworkers for the first time in the Wilmington location, a it was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I tried the Dovorciados eggs (two sunny side up eggs on top of a crispy corn tortilla with red and green salsa, separated by refried beans, and queso fresco.) with the Cafe de Olla. Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt cozy and authentic. Easily one of the best breakfast and lunch spots in Wilmington. I'll definitely be back!

Wilmington' s best authentic Mexican breakfast can always be found at Buen Dia & is an absolute…read moremust visit. Today was not my first time eating here, and if I'm be truthful , every time I'm in town, I make it a point to stop by. They serve the kind of traditional Mexican breakfast I grew up loving, along with so many other delicious options. The staff is always warm and welcoming, serving every guest with the biggest smiles. You'll also often see the owner walking around as well, checking on tables and making sure everything is going smoothly, which adds such a personal touch. The restaurant itself is clean, beautifully decorated with cultural charm, and filled with the incredible aroma of fresh spices cooking in the kitchen. I always begin with their Café de Olla--a slow-simmered coffee made with raw brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peel, and coffee. It's served hot, full of flavor, and not overly sweet. Honestly, it's the only coffee I'll happily drink without creamer or added sugar. This visit, I ordered the Tamal Montado: two tamales over a bed of creamy black bean sauce, covered with red salsa, then topped with a sunny side egg, avocado, Mexican sour cream, queso fresco, and cilantro. Every bite was rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. I finished the meal with a pan dulce, which paired perfectly with the whole experience. I skipped tortillas this time, but they also have a tortilla station where they're made fresh by hand and cooked to order--always a sign you're in the right place!! They're open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM, and if you find yourself in Wilmington, this spot should absolutely be on your list

4 small street tacos 1 side of refried beans…read more1 coke $20 before tip?!? I canceled my order and walked out. I've eaten here before and do not understand the price increase. This is mediocre Mexican food at an outlandish price especially for a storefront in a suburban strip mall. Zero ambience. It makes no sense. El Chingon, Portales and even Tequila's Waterfront have better food and prices.

Best tortas around, great prices and fast service even during a rush ! Would recommend to everyone…read morelooking for authentic Mexican cuisine in a fast growing city.

Great place and it is close to where I live. Everything that…read moreI tried was very good. And they serve complimentary pickles

Great little place located behind my hotel. Ran here to grab dinner. When I arrived they were…read moreplaying a fun country music star Bingo game, and the parking lot was packed! When I came in it was Very loud with the microphone calling out. I stopped at the bar to order my food to go and the bartender had a hard time hearing my order and she was 2 feet from me. Like I said, Very loud. I ordered the Club Jax sandwich that came on Sourdough, I opted for the side of broccoli, and it came with their house pickels. This meal was So good! First, the sandwich was built fresh with a great selection of vegetables. The broccoli was outstanding, both tender with great seasoning, and the pickels were both crunchy and briny. Great menu selection, good prices, and fun atmosphere.

AMAZING!!!! The service was impeccable! Britney is phenomenal and hands down one of the best…read moreservers we have had in years! The Smoked Pork Belly Guacamole - to die for! Our son has named the Wagyu Burger as one of the best he has ever had - in his top three burgers of all time. I am GF (not Celiac - so it was ok to have items in shared fryer) and DF - there was so much for me to have but I landed on the Cauliflower Tacos - so, so, so good! All of the flavors were delicious - I need to figure out how to do - because we live in DE and won't be able to come back until next year - but we will! Britney's suggestions for the Pork Shank and the Octopus were right on as well. Can't say enough about how amazing that meal was. Finally a note about the team as a whole: it was obvious that Britney had most of the tables, but every person on tonight pulled together and worked as a team to make sure the food got out hot and on time and no one was sitting too long at any point in their meal! Of note - make a reservation!! We should have - not because it took long to be seated, it didn't. But we know better, reservations help restaurants know how to staff and otherwise prepare. We promise to make a reservation next time - because there will definitely be a next time. Our crew has even already decided what they will order next time! THANK YOU for a phenomenal experience!!

Absolutely fantastic, top to bottom. Wife and I dropped in for dinner while visiting family in…read moreNorth Carolina and boy was it a great decision. First and foremost our server Bella was fantastic, she was so personable and ran through the menu with us even offering suggestions. The restaurant itself is very cool, it's definitely more upscale Mexican and the food more than met that standard. I had the 4 enchilada plate, they are stuffed with delicious chicken and at Bella's recommendation I did 2 with their homemade mole and 2 with the homemade queso, both were excellent. My wife had the cauliflower dish and really enjoyed it, it's not something she gets every day and the flavor really popped, great vegetarian options at Vochas. We had the Maracuyá Tres Leches Cake for dessert and it was next level tasty. Next time we come visit we'll definitely drop by again for an outstanding meal.

A great spot for Mexican/Asian fusion! Very diverse food options including vegetarian and vegan…read moreoptions. It's in the cargo district so well connected to other food and drink options as well. I ordered the brussel sprouts tacos with a side of fries. The food was made fresh and was very delicious. The brussel sprouts were well seasoned and cooked but not overdone. The tacos were generously filled and topped with cashew crema. The fries were hot and crispy. It was also a large serving so more for sharing with others. Service was great as well as they ensured the food was brought out to us once ready. Plenty of outdoor seating and parking near the restaurant.

This taco/burger restaurant in the cargo district of Wilmington has the pleasurable selection…read morebetween American and Mexican foods allowing you the option between one, the other, or both with your purchase. I ended up getting the smash burger which tasted very fresh and had a delicious sauce as an added bonus. I also had the opportunity to try the Brussel sprouts which I would highly recommend! The person at the register was very friendly and the food came out quickly from the bar area. They had seating in the actual restaurant, but we opted to sit in the open seating area just outside which housed multiple TV screens and the bar for ease of access to entertainment. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a quick bite to eat or to sit and catch up with friends.

If you haven't been to Junction 421 on College Road yet, you definitely need to dine there! It is…read morean upscale restaurant with a touch of warmth, friendliness, and a superb staff. From their spectacular service provided by Colton, linen napkins, and being greeted by the manager Jonathan who made us feel like family, it is definitely our new go to place in town! The Monte Cristo was to die for, and we can't wait to try the Grouper Oscar on our next Saturday visit!

This place does it right. I made reservations for 6pm on a…read moreSaturday night. It was fairly busy already. We were greeted at the door by the owner, who was SO nice, especially to our daughter. If it's your first visit, they offer complimentary pimento cheese balls...delicious. Their bourbon list is pretty good and they make a decent old fashioned. The spinach and artichoke dip served with crostinis was tasty. My husband ordered the sirloin, cooked to perfection and I had the Tuscan beef with pasta. Both very good. They also have an extensive kids menu! So don't hesitate to bring the littles. That kids pizza is BIG. It's semi loud so that worked out well for us. It's a little pricy but worth it and we would definitely come back for a date night or special occasion.

Possibly the best tacos I've ever had! Dimly lit, nice big bar... huge flatscreen TV. Outdoor…read moreseating. I ate the 3 taco combo. La Lingua, Carne Asada was so delicious!! I was sad when I got full. Wish I could have just kept eating. Also... I should add... I can't speak Spanish but I managed to order. Even if you can't speak Spanish find a way to make it happen. This is the best Taqueria I've ever been to. Maybe I can go again tomorrow!!

Service was great, food came out hot in less than five minutes. Pico was fresh, rice was great, but…read morethe consumé was outstanding. You can tell they simmered it for hours to reach that depth of flavor. The birria was tender and crispy on the edges. I wish there was more cheese though. The horchata was the cherry on top.

Good place to get a quick bite if you are craving Mexican. I wasn't really impressed by my tacos…read more They were lacking some flavor

This is a traditional Mexican restaurant with a large menu. We went for a late lunch, and the lunch…read moreportions are quite generous. We enjoyed our meals, and I could tell they use the traditional Mexican cheeses and cream. The cheese enchiladas are quite rich! I couldn't quite finish them. My husband loved the soft tortillas and said his choripollo was tender and flavorful.