This is a restaurant that I LOVE going to. The food is delicious and you can taste the love and…read morecare put into each bite.. The atmosphere is welcoming, traditional as well ...the restaurant is owned and ran by the family. When you walk into the restaurant, you are greeted & welcomed with a smile. There are televisions in-house and music is playing to further your experience/enjoyment. I love their , fried plantains, yucca fries and I love their chicken bowl, which is great when you are needing a fast meal on the go.

Latin, not TexMex or American Mex. More authentic dishes and flavors that hit the spot when you…read morewant a meal with authenticity. Our server was fast and helpful too. They could use more soft drink options, and a soda fountain instead ov expensive canned soft drinks.

Food was excellent as was the atmosphere. The sweet and sour…read morewonton specifically was amazing!

For my birthday, I planned on having a quiet day at home to relax and recover from life's…read morehappenings. Well, my neighbor invited me to lunch at Los Fogones! I'm sooo glad I decided to leave the house. The food was absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly! And there's a special yellow sauce that can be paired with it which is just scrumptious!! Our waitress /hostess was very attentive to our needs and she realized I was celebrating a birthday and brought me a whipped brownie dessert. Usually, at the end of a meal I cannot eat dessert but the food was well portioned and not too heavy so I enjoyed the brownie goodness while they were warm. It was after rush hour so there were only two others dining while we enjoyed our meals. The atmosphere was very peaceful. I'll be back!

The food is amazing!!!! It is super small but from the start to finish everything was great. You…read morecan tell it's a place that the locals go to. We were impressed with how good the food was!

Fantastic experience at Salt Fish last night!! I celebrated my birthday dinner there, and I left…read morefeeling like family! The service was impeccable...met the owner, the chef, and Miranda my server was the best!! Def check them out if you're in the Wilmington area... the food at Carolina beach is hands down the best in the area!! Thank you for making my bday and spring break vacay amazing! My fave was the ahi tuna nachos!!! Love the Asian, Caribbean, tropical beach vibez!

Alpaca is good food but a bit high prices for what you get. The sauce is fantastic though.read more

Love this spot for lunch and recently did a catering order. Slight bit of confusion during pickup,…read morebut no big deal and the end result was beyond amazing. Awesome chicken and authentic flavors for a special occasion. Everything included for a large party and even had leftovers! Highly recommended.

Smoky Chicken That Needs No Sauce!…read more We popped into Papi's Peruvian Chicken on a Sunday, hoping to beat the church crowd, but it turns out, the real blessing was waiting inside. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, my buddy leaned over and said, "Man, someone's smoking something and it smells delicious." When we stepped inside, his grin got even bigger as he turned to me and said, "It's this place, great choice!" We both went for the smoked dark quarter with street corn salad. My buddy chose green beans, and I went with the Inca pork beans. I asked the woman at the counter to recommend a sauce, and she took the time to explain each one, patiently answering all my basic questions. It turns out, the chicken didn't need any sauce at all. It was smoky, moist, and packed with flavor--crispy on the outside with a deep, wood-fired taste that lingered with every bite. The Inca pork beans were hearty and full of flavor, a solid sidekick to the main event. The street corn salad, while fresh, could have used a bit more kick--maybe a sprinkle of cheese or a dash of lime to brighten it up. The interior's industrial strip mall vibe is functional but could benefit from a few authentic touches--like Peruvian art or music--to match the rich flavors coming out of the kitchen. If you're craving smoky, fall-off-the-bone chicken, Papi's Peruvian Chicken is worth the trip. I'll definitely be back to try more!

Terrible. Sitting in and dripping with grease. Threw everything in the trash where it belongs.read more

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.

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.

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