Oh heck on my quest to find the best taco in Wilmington this is the winner so far!…read more Love how authentic the place is! They got your hot sauce hot, your green sauce your jalapeño ranch.... I had steak tacos she had a fajita burrito both so good!

Delicious! Affordable! Huge assortment of choices! Friendly people! And a fine dining room. We…read moreloved it. Oh, and 100 sanitation rating.

Great food & atmosphere. There are many different menu items. The chilaquiles verde is delicious…read moreand was the perfect amount of food. It was flavorful, cooked perfectly and fresh. This beats out most American breakfast, brunch spots anywhere.

Arguably the best breakfast spot in town. Great variations of Mexican themed dishes. My personal…read morefavorite is huevos rancheros. The place has a Liquor license which is nice particularly for Sunday Brunch. Go for the micheladas! Service was a bit slow and they need to do a better job during peak weekend hours Ambiance: It's a breakfast place !

Authentic Mexican food! No gimmicks! Awesome staff &…read moreincredibly tasting food!

I was impressed by the authentic Mexican food on the menu like menudo and lengua tacos. The corn…read moretortillas were well made and cooked. Service was fair and the food was quickly made. I enjoyed the lengua tacos. I did not care for the menudo and threw all of it away after a few bites. I never threw away food I ordered until I tasted that menudo. It was very bare except for a little meat & tripe and a lot of broth & fatty pieces. I would suggest avoiding the menudo and recommend the tacos. The ambiance was simple, clean, and well decorated. Even though it was one of the few places in the area with good lengua tacos, I don't know if I would visit this place again.

A girlfriend wanted to come eat here for dinner for her birthday, so several of us grabbed a table…read moreto celebrate. The drinks were delicious and the food was super tasty! The birthday girl and I shared the baja nachos with chicken and queso and half of the shrimp bake (a special menu item). Both were HUGE and so good! I don't think we could finish either, and we both came in hungry. Great experience ending with a happy happy birthday girl!

Tacos!!! Home made tortillas and fresh fried chips. Salsa and toppings all made in this very small…read moreprep kitchen. The menu has classic meat and fish options like carna asada and ground beef. Incredible flavors with super great toppings. Meal comes with side option, I chose black beans. Best black beans I have ever ordered. This is homestyle mexican kitchen at its best! This little place is next to k38 and there are only a few tables outside to use. We took ours to go and headed to the beach. This is a must try!

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

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.

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.

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!!

The food was so delicious and the menu so versatile I can not wait to return the next time we…read morevisit. We were there around 2pm and concerned because when we arrived there weren't many cars in the parking lot. What we didn't know was the service we were provided was basically one on one. We ordered the Birria Bao Buns which were fab and while waiting on our food we had a conversation about my love of Charro beans and their preparation and cooking process , It's a lengthy task.. The waiter returned with our food and a sample of the beans at which time I had to have a bowl. Now let's talk about the restaurants vibe. This place is beautiful. It's large and airy . Absolutely breathtaking, even the bathroom was quite appealing to the eye. In my opinion a linen napkin provides so much class to a dining experience and theirs aren't just plain white.,They are a beautiful blue. They really put a lot of thought into the overall decor of their dining experience and it shows. Bravo!

We just happened upon this cute little restaurant on our travels up to Wilmington last weekend and…read morewe're so happy to find the food and staff superb! I left by favorite coverup by mistake and the owner actually sent to to me the next day! What a great find so hapay we dined with you. The place was packed! Next time we will make a reservation and try everything ! Definitively a place to try and hang out when you are in the area! We hope to see you again soon

This is my absolute favorite place for ceviche. I came here once by chance on a work trip from…read moreWashington state. When I got back to Washington, I was trying like every restaurant with ceviche in search for something as good as this place and I couldn't stop talking to everyone about it. I flew back to Jacksonville, NC to visit someone and I had to make the trip to Wilmington just to come h. Try the sampler ceviche dishes! You will not regret it!

Awesome authentic tacos! Carne asada and Al pastor were great! Tried the lengua and it was good as…read morewell. Very friendly service! Definitely recommend this lil Mexican joint!

The lady who takes orders is extremely pleasant and kind…read more Not a large place, but several tables. Quick to take our order - tostadas(3), + tacos. Food arrived quickly, plates very attractive. Fresh ingredients, nicely seasoned- both of us full and happy. As retired chefs, this place stays on our 'not cooking tonight' list of places to go! Good spot for carry out too.