A hidden gem in Wilmington ... a well kept secret of the locals …read more.. From the outside .. it looks like a road side hole in the wall but once youre in, its a whole new world ! Most people enter the bar entrance where the small patio area is .. but on the other side of the patio is the main entrance where you are created by the host stand .. You would never know how big this place is from the outside but once in... its like one of the hamster cage cages with never ending tunnels to different rooms/area... RSVP are definitely suggested since walkins are usually in Bar area or Patio area .. which isnt bad .. but its limited seating .. Staff here are cool but service can be a lil wait if they are busy . Menu is a Panamanian vibe with lots of good eats .. One of the salsas you must get is the Elote salsa its very nommm nommmm next would be the Goat Gauc which is equally amazing. The Ceviche is a must get ... yes get the Quattro which is 4oz of each one so you can sample all ! The scallops and pork belly of mash is pretty good but would be better over the coconut rice . The special of the day was a sheepshead filet over risotto which was pretty damn good ! The corvina was ok but was a little bit over done and ended up a lil drier than expected. Highly recommend asking for the homemade hot sauce ... its amazing and goes on everything! This is definitely a locals Hotspot and an interesting place to people watch... Will definitely comeback for sure .

This is based on takeout***…read more Great vibe inside. Love the decor. Lobster ceviche is really good. Huge chunks in there and the flavor is great. The tortillas are really hard, difficult to eat and not very good though :( Ahi tuna was seared (not raw like I asked for) and the tortilla was burnt. Half wasn't edible... Coconut rice is sublime. Id go again but make different choices.

Came here for my birthday dinner - was a great choice! Beautiful interior and awesome customer…read moreservice. The food was good - what to be expected from a restaurant that provides fusion cuisine. You could tell everything was fresh and prepared mindfully. The cocktails were strong and delicious! My favorite part of the meal was my salmon bowl and the chips! Such a great take on classic chips and dip.

Food tastes great... will gaslight you about chips…read more En español: la Comida es muy bueno... los chips esta mierda Also... too may birthdays, that's not even possible

Writing about the new location in Castle Hayne which just opened on Castle Hayne Road. We have been…read morewaiting to try it and went Friday night. They have renovated the old space and opened it up into the adjacent store front. It's still a little tight and not long on ambiance but the food is amazing. I had the Texas fajitas which included shrimp steak and chicken. The tortillas appear to be made fresh. Portions are large. I had much more meat than guacamole salad, but it was well prepared and delivered sizzling. My wife had the skirt steak and was very happy with it. My daughter had a chicken dish which was smothered in queso which had just the right amount of heat. My son had tacos made with beef tongue- he is the adventurous eater- and ate every bite, paired with a tamarind soda. This appears to be family run - they were super friendly. Our waiter's English was not good, but we got through and he was very polite. They did not move us along and we needed to ask for the check when we were ready - once we asked we got checked out promptly. Pricing was very reasonable. All in all this is a great addition to the few restaurants in that area of town and as they get their feet under them I'm sure will only improve. We will be back as the food and friendly service is worth the trip.

My carryout Beef Huarache was disgusting! More than half the "beef" was gristle that was inedible…read more The remaining beef was overcooked and tough. It contained only a few beans, two tiny pieces of tomato and a small amount of cheese and sour cream. The tortilla was soaked with oil and beef grease and was also inedible. A very disappointing meal. I will not go back to La Esquinta in Wilmington, NC!

He wanted pupusas for his father's day breakfast! We found…read morethis place with a quick search. So glad they were open. We got a variety of pupusas, and sweet plantains. So good! If you don't know, they are gluten free. Worth a visit. Place got full quick!

Customer service quality is bad. Waited an hour for the food that was very simple meanwhile there…read morewas only 2 other tables here. My table got their drinks at different times and food at different times. food was mid

Visited this food truck at Broomtail Craft Brewery. Facebook is a good place to find out where they…read morewill be and what day/time. They accept credit cards. They have a variety of arepa fillings, including vegetarian as well as vegan cheese. You can choose whether you want it grilled or fried. Partner and I ordered both grilled ($8.75) and fried beef ($8.00) arepas and we got a huge portion of shredded beef. His beef was bulging out of his arepa. The beef was flavorful and moist, with a salty seasoning. The arepa corn flour dough thickness was good, not too thick and not too thin. We both couldn't finish our arepas-they were very filling. I'm glad I didn't order an addition of cheese because that would have been way too filling. They had 3 sauces you can add to your foods. Only got to try 2 of them: a spicy orange colored one and a cilantro one. They were both mayonnaise-based and made the arepa taste much better. Also tried a tequeno, a fried cheese stick of queso blanco enclosed in a pastry dough. The tequeno was good, not oily. White cheese does not melt much, so it's not very stringy. They advertised on Facebook (on the day we visited) that if you ask for the daily special you get a side of plantains for free. The plaintains came with cheese and were cooked well with some crispy bits. Next time I will try other arepa fillings!

I tried one of these (chicken) for the first time while a patron at Waterline Brewing. It was…read moreimpossible to eat in a ladylike manner whatsoever. I had to lean over to take each bite, because, if I had tried to pick it up, all of the food would have fallen out onto the table (because the container was so ridiculously small). Would never have one of these again.... especially at a WHOPPING $10 (for a sandwich!)

First timer with a background in Houston, TX Tex-Mex. Carnita plate for me was delish on the…read morecarnita. Perfect mix of meat/fat and it appears finished on a flat top griddle for crispy edges. It was melt in your mouth. The rice is pure, no veggies added, and had a unique enjoyable seasoning. The refried beans are a bit "wet" and lacked a wow flavor. Flour tortillas were griddled perfectly to bring out the flavor and a little crunch. Salsas are good for Wilmington, but not kick ass. I'll return for the authentic vibe of my meal.

My sister is Mexican so I know good authentic Mexican food, and this place is definitely it…read more Homemade tortillas and wonderfully dressed tacos. Plenty of cilantro and onions, a Serrano pepper with the tacos, perfectly grilled meat. As me and my family were leaving I saw aguas frescas. We tasted and left will all three flavors: Horachata, piña, and sandía. So fresh. No powdery flavor or syrupy taste. TRULY HOMEMADE! My mind is BLOWN that this place doesn't have more reviews. I'm mad that this restaurant isn't in my hometown 10 out of 10

I am glad we revisited what used to be the go-to spot for Peruvian food in town, and I'm happy to…read morereport it's definitely a new restaurant with more than Peruvian food to offer. The restaurant is currently undergoing renovations, so while the interior is still a work in progress, don't let that stop you from coming in. We ordered the 1/2 rotisserie chicken with plantains and salad, a plain cheeseburger for the kids, and the calamari. Everything arrived fresh, hot, and bursting with flavor. The calamari was crispy and fresh overall, despite the renovations, the service was friendly and efficient. This place still has that heart and authenticity that made it a local favorite, and the kitchen is clearly in good hands. I'm excited to return and try even more from the menu.

Person at the register tried to substitute white meat chicken for the dark meat that we ordered,…read morerestaurant was out of dark meat. Cashier did not tell us they were out, was rushing me out, luckily I checked before we left. Dark meat chicken dinner we did get was dry and flavorless. We won't be back

My son and I ate at Zocalo at the Barclay Pointe Center recently. The server was attentive and…read morefast, and the meals were great! The chicken tinga chimichanga and carnitas verde burrito were very well presented, and were enhanced by the made on-site hot salsa we requested (much spicier than the salsa that comes with the chips). Tammy delivered the food very hot, and checked frequently about our satisfaction. The ambiance was good and the noise level quite reasonable with half the tables full. We will definitely return in the near future.

Visited Zocalo after a recommendation from locals who frequent the restaurant very often…read more Fortunately it did not disappoint!! I had a great time - our server was attentive and friendly without being overbearing, consistently bringing out new drinks and dishes and clearing our table. I really liked their chips and salsa, the salsa is different from your typical Mexican restaurant, in a good way! The chips were crunchy. All of our food came out hot, fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed the enchiladas verdes and snuck a few bites of the tacos too, both delicious :). For a nice restaurant in Wilmington I think this is fairly priced, it would be expensive in other areas but I felt like the value was there. Looking forward to any chance to return!