49 Best Mexican Restaurants in Wilmington

“Had the steak skillet for breakfast with the cafe de olla and now I’m obsessed. Starbucks who? I’m coming for that cup of coffee every morning !!! The skillet was delicious and the service was great ! The portion size was perfect and the corn tortillas are hand made. My new favorite spot !“

“Top notch excellent! Authentic!!!“

“Tonight was our second time here. 1st time, it was pretty busy, but food and drinks came out quick, hot, and fresh. 2nd time it was fairly slow (Monday, fairly early in the evening), and food and service was still on point! Highly recommend the Beat Street burger and tacos (especially barbacoa). Fries give five guys a run for their money. Fun cocktails too!

Kid-friendliness: Several options on their kid menu“

“Finally, good Mexican food in Wilmington. Absolutely will go again.“

“Delicious food, generous portions, served to you by the friendliest staff“

“The Food and Drinks excellent service“

“The food was so good I almost had an orgasm! Yes it is that good!“

“I finally got to try this place for lunch. The food and service was great. I wish they had dinner hours.“

“If you’re looking for authentic, this is the place. Everything tastes amazing and fresh. They have a bar of sauces, salsas, and toppings. Horchata on tap. Do your self a favor and get the banana cake for dessert…someone’s grandma definitely made it. Lunch is really busy, but they are fast, have plenty of seating, and service is great!“

“Great customer service and even better food!“

“Awesome hidden gem of downtown Wilmington. Prices are near impossible to beat for the area, ingredients taste fresh, chips are fried to order and come out piping hot and crunchy. The service is always friendly and quick despite it usually just being a team of two between the FOH and BOH. Small place with lots of takeout patrons but we have never had an issue getting a seat to dine in. Highly recommend the seared tuna tacos if they're on special!“

“We are frequent flyers and are treated like family. Great food , friendly staff , great service.“

“Absolutely the best Mexican food in town. We love El Cerro Monkey Junction. Junior and staff make it a special dining experience. We truly feel like family every time we eat there. It’s our go to place for all our celebrations and date nights.“

“Muy rica la comida y muy buen servicio“

“We ordered a family style taco bar with all of the fixing tonight for dinner. The service was excellent, the food was perfection. Matthew and Elisabeth were kind, compassionate and helpful. The street corn was a hit as were the different drinks we received. This restaurant is a true gem. We couldn’t have been more pleased.“

“Tacos are amazing. Recommend trying the Ahi Tuna and you can't go wrong with the Corn Ribs for an appetizer. Great beer selection and the service is great. We will be back.“

“I was visiting my friend K who lives in Leland she has been coming to this restaurant FOREVER!! I was visiting from Maine and this restaurant was so delicious!! EXCELLENT FOOD,EXCELLENT DRINKS,AND EXTREMELY wicked Customer Service !! Can’t wait to come back to eat here more than once next time I visit !! Thank you to all the staff!!“

“La Costa on Oleander was a great experience! Fast service and very friendly staff! Shout out to Rafael and Andrea! Would 100% recommend for any occasion! Delicious authentic food and drinks.“

“Left the dentist office and saw this restaurant. Decided that is where I’m getting my lunch. Walked in and was greeted by a lady that was polite and she spoke English which was even better. I ordered the Steak Torta to go. Took about 10-12 minutes. When I got back to work I Kilt that sandwich because it was so FIRE! I am definitely coming back to try other dishes.“

“Service is always great! Food is good consistently! Always enjoy El Cerro Grande❤️“

“Great staff and food to match.“

“This place is great! We had the Al pastor tostadas, rojo and verde tamales and a cubano style torta. Everything was super fresh with awesome flavors! The salsa bar is a fun bonus and the agua frescas were delicious! We will definitely be back…many time!“

“Excelente me gusto Volvería nuevamente“

“Service is always great! Food is good consistently! Always enjoy El Cerro Grande❤️“

“my girlfriend and I decided to stop by Islands Fresh Mex Grill today for the first time. it's in our neighborhood. the food was great. we have a new place, now. we'll return. we recommend it.“

“Excellent! Ordered the Cadillac Margarita, which was very good and the Tacos DE PESCADO, which was excellent. I subbed out the beans for fried plantains, which were delicious as well. Rice is sort of like the cilantro lime rice you get at Chipotle, only better. Slow Wednesday evening, not many people in there, but food was out quickly and served hot. Alex, my server, was attentive and pleasant. First time visit for me but will definitely be back.“

“Was in Wilmington for work and usually on the first night I just find something close to my hotel. What a pleasant surprise! Service was great. Food was so fresh and delicious. They have a salsa bar with 5 different homemade salsas and toppings for tacos. Good margarita as well. If it was closer to the beach or downtown this place would be packed every night.“

“Visited this amazing restaurant for the first time yesterday. Extremely clean establishment with a mouth watering aroma. The staff here are super friendly and courteous. Ordered steak & chicken fajitas. This is by far the best authentic Mexican Food I've ever eaten in my life. Steak was cooked to perfection and the chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned. After eating, I actually went back and ordered the same entrée again to carry back with me to our home in Zebulon, NC. I highly recommend this incredible restaurant. Five Stars!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing food with an amazing atmosphere, and friendly staff.“

“We had our first meal at La Brasa last night and it was absolutely the best Mexican food I’ve had in Wilmington in the decade I’ve been here. I started simple because I think it’s a good judge of a restaurant to see how well they do the basics. Beef tacos. Delicious and perfect. I woke up craving them all over again. Can’t wait to dive into their other dishes!“

“This is the only place in Wilmington that my husband and I are “regulars”….. It’s the best Mexican food in Wilmington, hands down. We find ourselves there twice a week sometimes! Ha!

The service is excellent, family owned and operated. The best carnitas! Wonderful homemade hot sauces. I can honestly say we have never had a bad experience here and we have been going there for years! Everything is fresh and homemade. When we are out of town, I miss their food! It’s the best, consistently the best.“

“La gente q sirve es amable“

“-Salsa verde has a perfect balance of acid to spiciness and flavor (they had more on their salsa/ taco toppings bar compared to any place I’ve been in town with the similar options)
-Darker red salsa has just right amount of heat without being overwhelming
-Generous portion of chips perfect for dipping
-Flavorful rice
-Fresh, crisp vegetables in quesadilla
-Loved the consistency and saltiness of the queso

The lady at the front was so nice and, as a former restaurant employee, I felt so incredibly bad when I realized (as I was being handed my food) that I walked in at 9pm when they were closing. They were so accommodating and I will definitely be back!“

“I know I didn't come in for pick up until almost close (9:20pm) but the chips were cold, and the crunch was stale. As for the app... just be aware that if you are ordering for more than one person they break down the charge per person which is kinda cool for the sake of others paying their fair share, but I wasn't familiar and it was confusing at first. I was greeted promptly and with attentitivness. The store was clean and well lit. The food delicious - I had a burrito and tacos. The spicy red salsa was more like chili paste, so I'd recommend either the chunky or green one. The parking lot was kinda tiny, no room for error.“

“Me and my family love this place. The food is great...well more than great. The staff is really nice. I would recommend this restraunt to anyone. You won't be disappointed.“

“After searching for Mexican Food that tastes like home (Northern California), we finally found it! We had to drive 85 miles to get here but we will be back. ❤️❤️“

“I'm visiting from out of town. I really liked the vibes in here, the play areas and lots of seating options and the jukebox. It felt like a kind of establishment that is rarely seen anymore. Friends and families coming together to eat and talk with each other. The prices were excellent. Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff but these were probably the blandest tacos I've ever had and the salsa was not great either. Also the water in the soda machines tastes like mold so stick with bottled.“

“my hubby and I love Amy's burrito barn. it is our go-to lunch place and I highly recommend. That said, I was very disappointed to bite into my shrimp poboy and discover they had completely changed it. ugh!! If that is all I knew of Amy's was that particular burrito, I probably wouldn't be back. BUT I was talking to some.staff and they said next time to just ask for the original poboy and not the new.one. menu changes of loved things always drivee.nuts. the portions are great and there the staff is always friendly and helpful.“

“It was restocking at the time I was shopping there, but it is a pleasant place to go and get the bare essentials. Idk that they have any butchered meat available, but they had some fruits, plenty of imported snacks, imported fruit drinks, imported beer from Mexico, spices, peppers, and other items that you would find at a Latin American store.“

“I frequent Moe's often but this was the first time at this location. They were open until 9pm, which was very appreciated in a time when many restaurants are having to close early due to lack of staff. I got a burrito bowl and the portions were incredibly generous and I was able to easily make two meals out of it. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was very friendly and were cleaning the whole time we were in the store, which was about 30 minutes. You can tell this location is dedicated to cleanliness. The food was delicious and all of the items in the line were fresh. Will definitely be back to this location.“

“my girlfriend and I decided to stop by Islands Fresh Mex Grill today for the first time. it's in our neighborhood. the food was great. we have a new place, now. we'll return. we recommend it.“

“I was visiting my friend K who lives in Leland she has been coming to this restaurant FOREVER!! I was visiting from Maine and this restaurant was so delicious!! EXCELLENT FOOD,EXCELLENT DRINKS,AND EXTREMELY wicked Customer Service !! Can’t wait to come back to eat here more than once next time I visit !! Thank you to all the staff!!“

“muy rico y auténtico sabor andamos de vacaciones y buscamos mariscos y dimos aki la verdad excelente atención y el sabor muy rico se siente todo fresco 100 x recomendado“

“Tacos were so good“

“Mahi Mahi tacos were very good! We loved everything we ordered. Great kids menu!“

“Great place for a late dinner. The waitress (from Ashe) was absolutely fabulous. The food was fresh and prepared with love. The atmosphere was great. We try to not go into a restaurant an hour before closing because we know the staff is tired and ready to leave. Then, sometimes the food isn't as good as it would be when the restaurant first opens, but K38 Baja off of Military Cutoff was marvelous. Thank you for great customer service.“

“my girlfriend and I decided to stop by Islands Fresh Mex Grill today for the first time. it's in our neighborhood. the food was great. we have a new place, now. we'll return. we recommend it.“

“I was visiting my friend K who lives in Leland she has been coming to this restaurant FOREVER!! I was visiting from Maine and this restaurant was so delicious!! EXCELLENT FOOD,EXCELLENT DRINKS,AND EXTREMELY wicked Customer Service !! Can’t wait to come back to eat here more than once next time I visit !! Thank you to all the staff!!“