We always have a tough time getting past the "specials" menu, but today for lunch, we stuck with the amazing menu choices. I opted for the quinoa flounder tacos with their famous slaw, fresh avocados, two each grilled corn tortillas and chose my side of coconut rice My companion, got the chicken quesadilla with the slaw. We also avoided (so Brave- a weekday) the awesome cocktail menu. Despite our "unexciting" orders the service was excellent The food? We did everything short of licking our plates ( having those cocktails may have loosened our inhibitions on that) Flounder chunks were meaty 3 per taco- moist, and crispy- perfect with the slaw, dressing and creamy foil of avocado My friend didn't look up from his plate long enough to describe- other than making happy noises and leaving an empty plate. We- friends and family will certainly return- for specials, cocktails and menu items we've grown to love. Never a bad idea- always fresh and flavorful with friendly and helpful staff. Bravo!!! read more

Best plate of food I've had in years! If you go, make sure you get the Carne Con Ancho. You won't regret it.

Really unique and interesting menu well delivered. In the mood for ceviche and it was really tasty - more SA style. Small neighborhood bar with a good beer selection. Def would drop in again read more

Consistently delicious! Great service and the best margaritas in Wilmington. The specials are always different from their regular menu, but the regular menu is always delicious! read more

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Flew in From California to see son and his girlfriend. Let her pick Restaurant Downtown-What a GREAT Place. Maire and Nolan made Dinner a experience with cocktail choices. A must for locals and out of town visitors! read more

Found it because it's one of the few places open on Monday and we were very happy that they were open! Cool, charming ambiance. The margarita I had is called big cats black Cadillac and it was awesome! Scallop dish my date had and my chorizo taco we're delicious! Highly recommend. Attentive service and properly priced. read more

This is a gem! Quaint, top notch restaurant. Servers were attentive and the food was unbelievable! Best food we ate while visiting Wilmington, NC. Forget the riverside restaurants, you can just do the Riverwalk and then head here. This was one of the best meals we ever had. Well done! read more

Savorez - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Don't let the size of this place fool you, because the flavors are VERY big indeed. Had an outstanding experience here last evening, and would recommend Savorez heartily. Wait for my review "A Foot-Stompin' Experience" to appear in Wilmington Today for details. I'd happily make the 40 mile trek to dine there again. read more

Savorez - Food served by Trevor... - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My first time at Savorez, for a quick lunch. I had the Churrasco tacos with a side of black beans. What I discovered is this is not typical Latin American food, so be prepared for some "fusion." Whether fusion works or not is subject to interpretation, and while I liked the Gruyere on the tacos, I didn't care for the arugula, which was the predominant flavor. I should have read the menu more carefully. Tacos should be moist, but these carried juicy to another level. About a quarter-cup of juice came out of each one, so eat them carefully. The black beans were completely unseasoned and a little undercooked, just as if they were warmed up out of a can. Using the juice from the second taco to season the beans helped a bit. The staff was friendly and the service efficient. There's nothing fancy about the restaurant, but because it is in Wilmington's historic district the prices are a bit high. I don't think I will return, but if you taste runs towards odd combinations, go for it. read more

My husband and I planned to make a stop in Wilmington on our way home from a trip to Oak Island. His favorite brewery is here so we decided to find some delicious lunch as well. Savorez sounded right up our alley and when we walked in it had a Yelp "Top Places to Eat" award on the hostess stand, good start! While a smaller place, it had a great vibe. Fun artwork to look at and other decor that embraces its Latin flair. A mixture of tables and bar seating was available, but went for a high too by the window. We started with the Platos de Casa for an appetizer to sample all three of their yummy sounding dips to be enjoyed with their corn tortilla chips. The dips didn't just sound yummy, they tasted it too. The bacon-black bean dip was served warm and I thought the bacon addition was a nice touch on this classic dip. Their Guacamole was fresh and chunky style, which is how I prefer it. The stand out was the sweet potato- goat cheese "guacamole". Very creamy and not a combination of flavors I had ever had before, but will again. Much on the menu sounded great, but I got pulled into the lunch special of the Super Ma-Hio tacos. Which were jerk spiced mahi with a chipotle-coconut aioli, avocado, grape tomato salsa, and pickled cabbage. They were so good. The presentation was nice and colorful and those two corn tortillas were filled with these ingredients. The mahi had a nice hit of heat from the jerk seasoning, and was also super flaky and juicy. Everything on that taco just sang well together. The entree came with a side and I got their yuka frites. You got more than needed, as I was already pretty stuffed. They were nicely fried and good when dipper in the aioli provided. Our waitress was very attentive and provided great service. Savorez was delicious and fun, we were very satisfied with our lunch stop. We will be back next time we are in Wilmington. read more

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This place is small. They don't take reservations. We checked in at 515, was told a 1 -1.5 hr wait. It was 2.5 hr wait. They have a bench outside but you can not take your drink out there to wait. Our group of six waited in the middle of the floor. Tried hard to stay out of the way. We gravitated to the bar after a bit where we had drinks and chips and salsa. The bean bacon was everyone's favorite. I had the vegan rellono, and it was good. Spicy. Hubby had the pork, but it was overcooked. The empanadas seemed to be a hit for those who got them. It's rare to find a place that has more than just on GF item when it comes to dessert. All were creamy custard types. Hubby had chocolate flan. Not very chocolatey, the ganache ontop was good- he didn't finish it. I had a pineapple brulee, meh, the pineapple just didn't seem right for it. The drinks were good. Staff was friendly and understanding of people standing in the middle of the floor. I think reservations would be a good idea Or getting a permit to have a roped off area so people can wait outside with drinks. I appreciate the menu and all it offered Vegan GF Flavor read more

Savorez - The bar - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Wow!! Minutes after getting off the flight to Wilmington, we aimed for Savorez at the recommendation of a friend. Clearly a good friend. The restaurant is small (and parking lot smaller but you will find a spot on the street) but we were seated quickly. We chose the trio of dips and adult beverage to start. The goat cheese-sweet potato dip was good but the guac was better. And the (warm!) bacon-black bean dip was stellar! Our mains were also rave-worthy - and came at the recommendation of our waiter. Langusto Y coco - light and refreshing; Calienta Tuna Taco; and Churrasco Taco (with plantains). I would order everything again (and loved dragging the plantain through the coconut milk from the langusto! Yum!). Right amount of heat and sweet. read more

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Looked amazing , but didn't know they only serve a brunch menu on Sundays. Left hungry.

Came from it of town to this small , unassuming, and well decorated and colorful space based solely off of other Yelp recommendations. The wait staff is efficient and friendly, even at capacity and the food was better than I hoped. I had the tuna seared tacos and two bean salad, paired with The OG margarita. Would definitely return to try more items on the menu. read more

Savorez - The OG margarita - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Had a great birthday dinner with family here! It's a small restaurant but feels like very homey spot tucked in downtown Wilmington. All the food is extremely fresh and flavorful. The tuna ceviche was my favorite and the quality was top notch. The blend of flavors in every dish creates for some unique combinations that really blew me away. Lots of fruit forward-ness in the dishes helped to make the food less heavy and more refreshing. Service was great and staff were very friendly. The presentation on all of the dishes was beautiful and so appealing. My only (slight) negative is that we went around 6pm in the middle of summer and it was HOT in the restaurant - it seemed like everyone was sweating just being in there. I would definitely recommend Savorez to anyone looking for some exciting food options. read more

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Looking for cuisine with a Latin flair in downtown Wilmington? Head to this local fave- Savorez. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in an intimate ,casual setting with great service. On our plates *Super Grouper Tacos * Guacamole * Empanadas ( chicken tinga, sweet potato & black bean) *Churrasco Taco * Sides ( Maduros, coconut rice) . Everything was so delicious! The crafted cocktails are made using fresh ingredients and all the food was full of flavor. Savorez is a must try for a delicious dining option in Wilmington, NC. Free parking on the street was available and it was easy to find. Just keep in mind the menu may have different specials, and operating hours differ. So check website or call ahead before going. read more

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Fantastic place. Fresh, delicious, well thought out food. It was just what I was looking for. Wonderful place for a date and good conversation. Kenzie (our waitress) was so lovely and funny! Recommend the lobster ceviche and the scallops special! read more

Savorez - Scallops entree was delicious! The tuna entree wasn't my favorite flavor profile - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The family and I had a good lunch. This is a nice and cozy restaurant with a warm service and good food. We like certain dishes more than others. We ordered the chorizo empanada (just okay) and the smoked tuna empanada (delicious) to start. Then we ordered the Pollo Loco Tostada, Gato's Taco (great flavors), Churrasco Taco (good, but I was not fond of the sauce) and Jerk Shrimp Tostada (great flavors) and Yuca Frita (delicious) and Coconut Rice (not too flavorful). The drinks were great. They have a great cocktail menu. Overall we had a good lunch. I will back to try the dinner menu. read more

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I enjoyed one of the best meals I've had in a very long time at Savorez last night. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our experience. We started with the empanadas appetizer, split as one sweet potato and black bean, one chorizo and goat cheese. The sweet potato and goat cheese was presented with a side of black beans while the chorizo had a green salsa that had some mild and flavorful heat. For drinks I ordered an old fashioned, which was a good, solid drink but just a little heavy on the ice. The cocktail menu was eclectic and varied and all looked very good. Dinner was the real star of the show. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits from their regular menu and I ordered the black drum. There are no words adequate enough to express how amazing my meal was. The fish was prepared almost like a barbecue sauce but not quite. It was sweet, Smokey, and luscious. The fish was accompanied by potato cubes, wilted greens, and a whipped mash. Top that off with a berry sauce. Omg and there was pineapple in it too. Take all those flavors, and it was truly amazing. I truly wish I had take a photo of the menu because clearly my review doesn't do this dish justice. Here's a photo. Just note that they don't take reservations, it's a small place, and it's popular. If you can get in go ahead and do it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Savorez - Black Drum in all its glory - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington is such a super cute little town. We were only stopping there briefly, but it didn't stop us from taking the bikes out and riding around. But we were also hungry and Savorez was on our "list", so... Overall, maybe a little dissapointed based on the hype? The best things we had were the empanadas. They were excellent. Also, the fish tacos weren't too shabby. But the worst thing we had was the carnitas. So much stuff added you couldn't even taste the pork. A clear "miss" for us. But hey, check them out... opinions vary. read more

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Amazing food, cute and small place- everything we had was great! We went for lunch and heard they have a great dinner menu as well. Definitely a must on your list! read more

Savorez - Lunch shrimp tacos and carnitas tostados - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Very misleading menu post on this site. We were there last week and it's a different menu with limited choices to pick from unless you want to go with the "Other"menu at 39.99 a plate. I had the jerk chicken. So many different spices and sauces on the plate it made it difficult to enjoy. Why is there horseradish on that plate is beyond me. ‍ Never seen carne asada served rare in my entire life. Perhaps they should ask customers how they like their meat cooked. Don't bother with the menu posted on yelp. It's not the same. Enjoy. read more

Savorez - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Very disappointing... I'm being generous with 3 stars... first off, the service was slow. When we finally were able to make our drink order, we ordered an appetizer too... they brought drinks quickly. So we thought our appetizer would quickly follow (it was simply chips and salsa... no preparation required). Also, upon receiving our drinks, the waitress asked if we were ready to place our main order. We said sure... we waited another 15 minutes and no appetizer showed up. So I had to search for a waitress (our assigned waitress was no where to be found) to ask, where's our appetizer?... she said she would check on it... our waitress came to the table and said, sorry they lost our ticket. She said she would bring it right out. I specifically told her "thank you... we don't want our main course to arrive while we are still eating our appetizer" (the table was extremely small and there would not be room for our drinks, the appetizer and our main items... the waitress said ok... she then returned 3 minutes later and said our main items were ready and did we want them now. I asked if they were just going to sit in the back and get cold. She hesitantly said probably... so we told her to bring it out, we didn't want to eat cold food... I had ordered the jerk chicken, it came with coconut rice, black beans and a pineapple or mango salsa... everything was all piled on top of each other, so you could enjoy, or even distinguish, the flavor of the items. Everything just blended together with no distinct flavor. The jerk chicken was over cooked (burnt on the outside and dry on the inside)... it was like eating a burrito bowl at Chipotle, only with no flavor... very disappointing... would definitely skip this place in the future read more

Truly one of my favorite restaurants OF ALL TIME. 5+ Stars This place has covered all it's bases. Cute, warm, cozy interior. Excellent, creative chef who meticulously thinks of all his dishes carefully, even naming them with care. And this goes for all of the craft cocktails ( See sample menus) Located on a corner in the trendier downtown river walk area, with approx 12 private parking spots, there is plenty of street parking. Super friendly staff \ great prices for very fresh ingredients and good portions ( = great value!) Only thing I am upset about is that I live in NJ and cannot eat here on a regular basis!! Savorez is a place that gives a true foodie renewed faith in the culinary world. This industry is tired with its expensive, small portion, Real Housewives haunts with a view ( or another Chipotle in a strip mall.) THE FOOD ( we tried the below, it was all superb, plated beautifully, bursting with various flavors that accented each other) They had an option similar to guacamole for their perfect chips: a dip made of sweet potato and goat cheese. AMAZING! The Chicken Tinga Empanada w\ pickled shallots, cilantro, and a citrus sour cream...WOW! The Sweet Potato-black bean empanada w\ pineapple salsa & chimichurri sauce... WHAT?! if you like soup. Try the Sancocho. Every Hispanic country makes their own version ( Dominican Rep, Cuba, Puerto Rico). This version with chicken, sweet potato, carrots, green plantains in a cilantro broth with coconut rice was warm and delish. THE MAINS Carne Con Ancho for the steak lover was a Homerun. A special super tender cut called the teres major is rubbed with an ancho chile powder, sauteed with arugula, roast grape tomatoes, carmeled onion, gruyere cheese in an ancho balsamic sauce served with a crispy arepa. A lot going on here and it all melds into a special bite every time...BRAVO! the Tres Cochinitos is a grilled pork chop over a black bean- bacon puree, warm pork belly, arugula and pickled root veggies.... MORE PLEASE! After this wonderful meal (and a whole bunch of their fantastic craft cocktails, we had to pass on their amazing dessert list. I am already trying to figure out my next trip to Wilmington and to Savorez. If you are a Foodie ( or want to be), this is a place to take notes. read more

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What a gem of a place. It's tiny so you will likely have to wait. We arrived at 515 and had about a 40 min wait but we just walked down a couple blocks and grabbed a cocktail. We started with salsa verde and chips. They were both great. I had a black bean and sweet potato empanada and a chorizo and goat cheese as well. I loved the former but wasn't super thrilled about the chorizo, it was just the cinnamon like spice isnt for me. My husband had the pork dish and loved it. He said it was both mildly sweet but then tangy. I was super excited to get the passion fruit creme brûlée. I miss passion fruit since I moved back from Hawaii. It did not disappoint. My slide has the chocolate flan and are every speck. This was a great change of pace , the interior is interesting to look at and the service and food were worth waiting. read more

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It's tough to get in sometimes since they don't take reservations, but the food is outstanding. We love the cozy atmosphere!

Savorez is now officially my favorite food in Wilmington, NC! I love the look and feel of the restaurant, casual with character. Service was great. We had the salsa trio and dip trio, chicken tinga and sweet potato/black bean and goat cheese empanadas and all were delicious. Flounder tacos are out of this world and friend said steak tacos were equally as good. Highly recommend the coconut rice and the slaw!!! A+++++ read more

Savorez - Flounder tacos with coconut rice. - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I came from California to visit some family in Durham NC. My family and I took an overnight trip to Wilmington to go to the beach. I found this restaurant using Yelp and we all agreed to give it a try. EXCELLENT!!! Everything was great! From the service to the deliciousness of the food and cocktails. Most of us ordered one of the specials (dapper snapper tacos) and my uncle got the scallops. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our OG margaritas were good too. And what's dinner without dessert?!?! We got the sweet potato empanadas and side of coconut ice cream. They were perfect together. So good I didn't even get to take a picture. We also ordered the passion fruit creme brûlée which was amazinggg. If you like really sweet things I highly recommend. It was cooked perfectly. The empanadas were a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Overall I highly recommend this place and I'm so glad we tried it. I totally look forward to going again whenever I come back to NC. Thanks to the staff for an excellent experience!!! read more

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Four of us went here on a Tuesday night, not realizing that it's half price night for wine. It's a good thing we arrived early because we got the last table for four. If I have any complaints about this place it's that it's too small. They could quite literally triple their size and they still wouldn't have enough space, but that's because the food is amazing! We each had a different dish, but not before trying their guacamole and salsa sampler, which were all excellent. I'm a guac snob, being known for making some of the best this side of the Mississippi (and probably the other side too), but savorez clearly knows what they're doing with their avocados. I got the trout, my husband the chicken, our friends the pork and mahi mahi. A quick glance would have you think they were burnt, but nope, just well charred and filled with flavor. Each dish was treated with care, making sure the sides were not just plated nicely, but complimented the main protein. I'm editing this post because I completely forgot to talk about the dessert, which was a special and was called bread pudding with coconut ice cream. It was the ice cream that sold me, because I love it on and with almost anything. Sorry to say this was a huge FAIL. Nothing about this dish resembled bread pudding, but more like a stiff gel like concoction that was dry and uninspired. The ice cream was ok, but not as creamy as I expected. This dish almost convinced me to give them four stars instead of five. All I can say is thank goodness it's not in their regular menu. Savorez is one of Wilmington's stand outs, with a menu that reflects a chef who is passionate about his craft. You can't fake this folks. read more

Savorez - Trout - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Whenever I'm in Wilmington, I have to eat at my favorite restaurant downtown...Savorez...the name says it all! Today, I ordered from their lunch menu...Dapper Snapper Tacos! Oh my, were they delicious! Seasoned perfectly with jerk and grilled with a flavorful char on the snapper & corn tortillas! The fish was grilled to perfection, were flaky, tasty & juicy! I don't usually include an after pic, but I had to show you just how juicy the tacos were. Since licking your plate isn't socially accepted, can I get a few extra tortillas to sop up all that goodness?!? For my side, I selected their citrus cabbage slaw. It was so fresh and vibrant that I thought my tongue would turn purple! Not to worry, it didn't It's just so amazing how such originally delicious food is generated out of their small kitchen. Next time you're in downtown Wilmington, treat yourself to Savorez! I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

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The best jalapeño cilantro margarita I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. It needs to be added to the menu it was Phenomenal!! The tuna caliente 10/10 and the shrimp n grits were so good! I'm shocked at how good this place is! Also has the verde salsa which was also amazing! You have to try this place! You won't regret it!! You know it's good when your last bite is as good as the first! read more

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Another 5-star lunch experience! Caliente tuna tacos, check Pompano taco special, check My mom and I got two orders of different fish tacos had one of each. The caliente tuna is on their lunch menu and is consistently amazing. When we dined yesterday, the pompano taco special took the prize though--it was superb. I love how the chefs put the pickled cabbage and various in-season fruits in their tacos. The tuna tacos had pineapple while pompano had peaches. Today, we got the chocolate chile flan for the first time, and it did not disappoint! I definitely recommend this dessert if you like chocolate mousse! read more

On our way to South Carolina my husband and I decided to have a stop over in Wilmington North Carolina. We did not know what time we would arrive so dinner was gonna be a gamble. We chose Savorez. Well folks .....it was amazing! We started with the chips and pineapple salsa and I had the OG cocktail without salt and my husband had the red sangria. The drinks are made with fresh fruit and juices and were delish! For dinner I had the Vegan Releno and my husband had the Seared Tuna. I hope my photos show the vibrant colors, the flavors were spectacular! I was so full but we did do dessert and I'm glad we did. We had the chocolate chili flan. It was to die for and we gobbled it up (so no photo!). I highly recommend this place and if the chef happens to read this review.....can I have the recipe for the chil releno? read more

Savorez - Seared tuna - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Was excited to try this restaurant while in town for the Cucalorus festival and was thoroughly disappointed. The food is a Latin fusion concept but almost everything I ordered didn't work on that front. The sweet potato & goat cheese guacamole was bland and the tortilla chips were fried way too hard to enjoy. The smoked tuna & Gruyère empanadas was all meat, no cheese and very little seasoning, making it inedible. The portions were a great size though! The one dish I loved were the mini seared tuna tostadas with impossible caviar. These bites were fresh & delicious and the one item I'd eat again! And the spicy pineapple margarita I had was also a winner so shout-out to the bartender for making a tasty drink! Service was meh. Not rude but also not inviting either. Felt like they could take or leave you eating there so between that and the food it's a no for me. read more

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I don't usually post reviews that often, but holy cow, that breakfast of champions was delicious. Great service, very friendly. 10/10 will be back read more

Savorez - Breakfast of Champions I don't usually post reviews but this was too good not to. Holy cow!! So good - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food here was PHENOMENAL! The mix of flavors were so well thought out and the service was great. Someone in my party had a food allergy and the staff was well educated on the menu so they felt at ease eating here. The mix of art compliments the experience, as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Went for the Yelp reviews (outstanding reviews!). It was really good, but somewhat limited menu. If you're adventurous and are ok with spicy & unique....this is def the spot. I had the Empanadas, which come in 2's and you can mix types if you ask. They were ok, def on the spicy side and I wish they had a simple beef, chicken or veggie option that was less-spicy (would also be extra good for kids in families). Hubby had the Flounder dish, which was truly amazing.....I typically won't touch flounder but had a few bites of this. It's coated in toasty coconut & was delish! The food is certainly good, but a little on the unique side. Only a couple vegan options as most dishes contain something non-vegan (but SOME they can modify for you....again just not a lot of options). The place is VERY small, maybe 10 tables tops??? So on a busy night you'd likely have a long wait, I don't know if they take reservations. We visited on a Wednesday around 5-ish & got in right away as the place was about 1/2 full. SERVICE IS STELLAR, classy & professional - really top notch! The absolute highlight (weirdly enough) was dessert....the "drunken pineapple" - I'll be returning for this specifically!! It's a small dessert, one slice of pineapple (only recommendation is they make it 2-slices!) and it's topped with 'crunch-ies' (sweet potato or coconut??) and served with coconut ice cream. O. M. G. I'm drooling thinking about it! (Last recommendation is that the coconut ice cream be dairy-free). So I couldn't go 5-stars, just as this was not someplace I'd jump to go back to for dinner....but certainly a solid choice & definitely worth trying at least once! read more

Consistently some of the best food in town. Great Latin inspired flavors and creative combinations. Always fun place with good service. Definitely a go-to place in Wilmington. Never disappoints. read more

Dinner or brunch - you won't be disappointed. The wait can be tough, it's not a huge place so the seating is limited but that tells you it's a great place to eat. Is it worth the wait? Are you local? Maybe, come back again when it's not so busy. Visiting? Yes, you should definitely wait. It will be worth it. Everything on the menu is delicious. I always like to try the specials since they're you know, special. I've been for brunch a few times and it's fabulous. The flavors are so flavorful (am I cliche?). The dishes are always colorful too. We've had thad the 'French toast' and it's HUGE. It's definitely something you share. My husband always gets the Huevos Rancheros, he tries to get something different but goes back to his tried and true. I've always gotten the scallop special and WOW. They're so tender and cooked perfectly. 100% AMAZING brunch downtown. 10/10. read more

¡Delicioso! Fresh tuna ceviche. Yummy chorizo & goat cheese empanadas. Tasty sweet plantains, black beans, salsa, & avocado over coconut rice. Solterita salad sauce made the sweet potato, roast corn, white beans, avocado, queso fresco, etc., pop. Sancocho soup could've used a bit of salt but still delicious. Passion fruit crème brûlée to die for. A cozy, cool, interior. Great service. We'll be back! read more

Savorez - Latin decor - Latin American Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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