Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wilmington

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Taqueria Captain Ponchos 2
Taqueria Captain Ponchos 2
94/100 (58 ratings)
Restaurants
Street Food
Street Food
Mexican
South American
Central American
Mexican
South American
Central American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Street Food
South American
Mexican
Central American
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Golden Chicken is TOP-NOTCH delicious authentic Peruvian food! Being born and raised in Miami, Florida I use to eat Peruvian all the time. In fact,..."
Alexander Azor
"First time eating here, and I was a little hesitant but I gave it a try. And I glad I did cuz everything we ordered were delicious. I like mexican..."
Nathan Xavier
"My new favorite restaurant in Wilmington!! The food is absolutely delicious! If you want to taste the best authentic Peruvian food then this is the..."
Aurora Crowell
"A surprising and delightful experience. Peruvian food in Wilmington. Who knew? Fried plantains were amazing and the chicken is juicy and..."
Norma Escobar
"A Colombian friend of mine who is very vocal good or bad said it was excellent. She was right! Very reasonable prices and generous portions. I..."
Rick Reichow
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Great owners! As a peruvian myself, I can vouch that this is authentic and very well made food. Everyone should..."
Emma Lutton
"I didn't know Peruvian spices and actual CHARCOAL cooking could make chicken taste so good! I love..."
Chris Cook
"Please, try the parriado. It is $25, feeds three or four people, and the meat is fresh and juicy. The servers are very friendly, and the decor is..."
Adan Narvaez
"First time I went it was amazing, second time I was sick afterwards so I'm a little cautious it was still delicious, I'll give it another shot..."
Victoria Kincaid
"It was very flavorful and delicious!! I will definitely go back many more times....."
juan Torres
"The best Mexican food around. So authentic and..."
Marilyn Saavedra
"$1 chicken tacos! Good food, new place and the family loves..."
Rigel Henry
"Real Mexican food. Great atmosphere, prices and..."
ian Morris
"I am satisfied every time I eat here.truly a diamond in the..."
Jeremy Hansen
"One of the best places I've gotten a lunch..."
L N
"Excellent food!! love..."
Marisol Rivera
Happy Days Taco Mix
92/100 (110 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Central American
Seafood
Mexican
South American
Seafood
Central American
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Seafood
South American
Mexican
Central American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Restuarant Sabor Hispano
Restuarant Sabor Hispano
89/100 (377 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Central American
Central American
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Latin
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Central American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"DELICIOSO! We wanted to have authentic Hispanic food and after reading some of the reviews we decided to go try it. Oh and it was amazing!! Every..."
Arelys Delgado
"This was the second time I tried this place. First time actually in the store. The food here is so..."
Cyndi M.
"Fantastic Honduran spot in Wilmington. Stopped by for Pastelitos and was not disappointed. Super fresh, flavorful and tasty. The service was super..."
Brian McSteen
"Delicious food. Tried the Honduran dishes and was not disappointed. While the price is high, you do get a large amount of..."
Michael Torbit
"Delicious, authentic food, great portions. Very friendly staff. I can't wait to return to try the lunch and dinner entrees, because the breakfast was..."
Sara Clewis
"Delicious food. Worth the price. The lady didn't speak any English and we had to repeat ourselves to another..."
Tamara L
"Everything was delicious, love the environment very culturally decorated. And the waitress was super sweet and the service was..."
Antony
"Amazing hidden gem off the beaten path, we normally come to the beach to escape the day to day, close our eyes and pretend that we are in some exotic..."
Ester Hernandez
"What a great place to have Honduran/ Salvadoran food. The natural drinks are delicious. I had the Hibiscus drink and it was so good. The typical..."
F. Acostaa
"Good food, reasonably priced, good service...but little English spoken..I keep going..."
Vince Cal
"This place is so good I just got steak tacos for breakfast it was made very fast the ladies there are very friendly the establishment was very clean..."
DEUCE Felony
"OH YES! What a hidden treasure this place is. The Baleada was so great that I had to eat two more! 😋 The prices are extremely affordable, the..."
Graham James
"The food is great and has great service. Cinthia was very..."
Sarahi Concepcion
"The variety of Spanish food items were great. I had the baleada, fried sweet plaintain with beans, sour cream & cheese. It was DELICIOUS!! The..."
Stephanie Marchan
"Came in hungry left happy. The food is delicious and authentic. No complaints here. Came in ordered the food and it came really fast. Even though..."
Matthew Ferrell
"I’m from Miami and let me say this ! It was good very impressed..."
Juan Aguilera
Savorez
Savorez
88/100 (2276 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Latin
Vegan Options
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Chips and Salsa
Ceviche
Fish Tacos
Coconut Panna Cotta
Shrimp and Grits
Salad
Signature Cocktails
Fish
Crab
French Toast
Pork
Scallops
Seared Tuna Tostadas
Sancocho
Tuna
Salsa Fresca
Beer
Shrimp N Grits
Huevos Rancheros
Carne Con Ancho
Tapas
Jefe's Arroz Con Pollo
Tacos
Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Guacamole
Seared Tuna and Quinoa
Sandwiches
blt Arepas
Avocado
Toasts
Chocolate Chile Flan
Shrimp
Guacamole and Chips
BLT
Black Bean
Chicken Wings
Healthy
Central American
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My first time there was for Brunch 08-05-18.... beautiful simple space , well decorated with inviting colors and outstanding artwork on the walls,..."
Steve Sledge Winthrop
"My fiance took me to dinner last Monday for my B-day and the food was absolutely delicious from beginning to the end.Wonderful experience. We started..."
Claudia E. Newton
"What a great spot! I got the Gato Taco which is crispy pork belly pieces and Pork tenderloin. Some of the best I have ever eaten. Staff was awesome..."
Kevin Cook
"The food has so much flavor! Amazing staff, had an amazing time!! And for the quality of food the prices can’t be beat!! I would..."
Mandie Benegasi
"This is the best food that I’ve had in quite some time. Long wait, but worth it. The staff is very attentive. May I suggest the Caliente Tuna? ..."
Holt Wooddell
"Fantastic place. Food is amazing, even the items I thought would be weird were absolutely wonderful and the owner is a great guy. They have my..."
Emily Martian
"Excellent! The best meal I have had in all of Wilmington! Lori is just wonderful and the food is out of this world. Highly..."
Kathleen Seward Gurnee
"The staff was so welcoming and personal. From the minute we walked in the door until we left we had excellent service. The food was amazing! Some..."
Sarah Cox
"The lobster ceviche is amazing. We have enjoyed lunch and dinner here and highly recommend as a Wilmington favorite! Can't wait to go back..."
Susan Williams
"Absolutely LOVED this place! The entire experience was incredible. A friend called ahead to see if they would take reservations for 7 of us and was..."
Brandi Hessenius
"This place is so amazing! The food was cooked perfect and the waiter was so impressing too! He memorized 10 people's drinks, apps, and dinners..."
Dorian Barnes
"One of my new favorite places! The food and presentation was just phenomenal and the staff was so friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to..."
Anna Fernez
"If you haven’t been here yet, then you’re missing out. I’ve been here 5 times in the last 2 weeks. Two lunches, two dinners, and finally had..."
Josh Rock
"We stopped on our last day of vacation. The food was amazing. Lobster ceviche was so good. The dessert omg no words can describe how good they were...."
Julioandmelissa Bonet
"In addition to my own delicious meal (quinoa crusted flounder tacos) I also accidentally ate all the yuca fries from my children’s meals. It was..."
Rachel Fuller Wilson
"We walked over for drinks after a Thalian show and were pleasantly surprised by vegan items on the menu! Drinks turned into dinner and everything was..."
AnnaMaria Lisenby-Fann
"Absolutely fabulous- very cool menu, blending of some great flavors! Our best dinner In Wilmington- it would be a shame to miss this diamond in the..."
Christie Murphy
"Second time at this small downtown restaurant. Love the food. Fresh, unique flavors. Always leave stuffed and never get around to trying desert...."
mary kate toma mcconnell
"Best tacos in Wilmington and that is an under statement. Most of the time it is difficult to say any restaurant is the “best” in an area because..."
JD_WB _8888
"I went for brunch recently and it far exceeded my expectations! Food was delicious, wine/beer options were great, and our server was awesome. I’m..."
Amanda Thompson
"Savorez is a small restaurant that prides itself as “Local Fare with Latin Flair.” Indeed the flavor was inspired. The 4 of us enjoyed our..."
Erika Lynn
"Such a fun hidden gem. The restaurant is so unassuming. Great vibe and great food. We were visiting from out of town and decided to give it a try...."
Fauzia Chaudhary
"Went today for a late lunch, Nolan was my server and could not have been more helpful. He had great suggestions for food and wine as well as places..."
Bradley Shawen
"I can’t recommend this place enough. This is my second visit and I’ll definitely be back! The empanadas, guacamole, and pineapple salsa are all..."
Kimber Isenhour
"Wow. Popped in for a quick lunch to a place I had never been, but many friends recommended. Had fabulous scallops with quinoa and a cream squash..."
Sarah Schultz
"Latin Fusion for the win! While the restaurant itself is small it delivers big and bold flavors. And while its nice inside, I would not consider it..."
James R. Carter Jr
"Really solid joint! Stopped in on my way out of town for a quick lunch. Started with the chips and salsa. Great start with really bright flavors..."
Hunter Nolan
"Cat is the best waitress, very attentive and even greeted us with our names on the waiting list which immediately felt personable. 10/10 service,..."
Jaime Green
"The food was amazing. We tried several things off the menu and everything was delicious. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Wilmington and I..."
GG
"Great little Latin Fusion restaurant. Nice bar and best margarita I’ve had in a long time! Our tacos and chip/dip sampler were fresh and delicious!..."
James Bradshaw
"Sweet potato and Goat Cheese dip was AMAZING! (I know, we were skeptical too...trust me). The tuna entree (can't remember its name) was so delicious,..."
Tara Echeverry
"Hands down best brunch. Have been coming for years when I'm in Wilmington. I dream about the huevos rancheros and there's always something really..."
Colleen B
"From start to finish, this place was hands down our absolute favorite ever. We are visiting from out of town but always look for fresh and unique..."
Amanda Dueker
Ceviche's
Ceviche's
85/100 (3429 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Caribbean
Seafood
Seafood
Central American
Latin
Caribbean
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Juice & Smoothies
Ceviche
Salad
Paella
Scallops
Queso
Calamari
Tuna
Corvina
Calamares
Cakes
Juice & Smoothies
Fish
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Shrimp
Beef
Bass
Café
Seafood
Caribbean
Central American
Latin
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was the best afternoon ever. I had seen Ceviches on the Food network channel and being half Panamanian had to giv it a try. We were visiting..."
Jennifer Doll
"Our waitress was a dud... but the food was outstanding and they made up for the poor service with a discount. Highly recommend if you can find a..."
Gary Spelucin
"Without a doubt, best place to eat for an interesting menu and casual atmosphere. Always delicious and surprising..."
Kit Rodenbough
"Great, authentic food--just like i remember it from my years in the Canal Zone. We split an order of empanadas, my husband had Ropa Vieja, I had..."
Kay Creasman Moore
"Incredible! Excellent service and amazing food! We ordered the yucca fries with garlic aioli, the ropa vieja, the corvina a la plancha, the sangria..."
Jessica Whitley
"My husband surprised me with dinner here just the other day and it was amazing! I love the food network and I told him about this place because Guy..."
Whitney Gring-Vazquez
"I am from Bolivar, TN here visiting my sister and this is where she brought us for dinner. The food was delicious! I had never had Ceviche before..."
Tonya Coomer Wall
"Love this place. Everything on the menu and specials are delicious. But the langostine coco ceviche is the..."
John Howard
"We had dinner last night during our first stay. We were served by the waiter; had great service and great food. The 4 sampler ceviche was great as a..."
John Kowalski
"Ceviches was absolutely awesome! We will definitely return.. the food was incredible and service was awesome as well! Glad we found this..."
Dale Campbell
"My Partner and I ate there last night. Wow! it was a great find. The food was great and the service was excellent. I will be returning. Thank you..."
Jim Natale
"Love this place, and the cocktails are hands-down my favorite out of any place in Wrightsville Beach! Waitstaff and bartenders are always awesome and..."
Natalie Blythe Ward
"Great food - very fresh and creative! Fun atmosphere and delicious cocktails with fresh squeezed juice. I usually pick it for my birthday, guests in..."
JC Lyle
"Delicious and wonderful service! Had the ceviche sampler and was so impressed with the flavor and..."
Melinda Farmer
"Refreshing, light twist on very fresh and perfectly prepared seafood. This was our first visit, we will return soon to sample the fish tacos and..."
Chris Scott
"Food was good, service was good, owner is nice felt welcome coming in will come back in the..."
Ryan Heeter
"Seriously the best food around!!!! Make sure to make reservations early bc they book up..."
Jessica Phillips
"We came here for dinner and had a great meal. We ordered the corvina ceviche, mango mahi ceviche, and guacamole sampler as appetizers, and the..."
w foodie
"One of the tastiest meals while on vacation! Our waitress was phenomenal. Cocktails, dinner, and our sweet indulgence were all home runs . Our fish..."
Linda Greenhaw
"Hard to believe it's been 4 years since we enjoyed this great restaurant. Fresh guacamole and Corvina ceviche went well with a Mezcal margarita and..."
Donna Turner
"Hands down my favorite restaurant in Wilmington! Their menu is has so many unique delicious options...my personal favorite is the corvina ceviche &..."
Celina Rini - Wilmington NC Realtor
"We made a reservation fairly last minute on a Friday night and we were able to get one for 9:15pm. It was absolutely worth it !!! The service and..."
SEREANA SCHARAPENKO-TAYLOR
"We had a wonderful dinner, celebrated my dinner on their gorgeous back patio. Service was perfect, food was amazing and they couldn’t have been..."
Sarah Taylor
"If you are in the area, please go to Ceviche’s. Definitely recommend reservations, because it was packed, even for lunch time. The food was..."
Sara Routzahn
"I came to Wrightsville Beach from Durham for a solo day trip, specifically to see a beach sunset. I knew I wanted some fish to eat for dinner and..."
Yolanda Brown
"Wow! First time I’ve eaten here and can’t wait to come again! Had small corvina ceviche and carne empanadas (2 come) as my meal and it was..."
Stephanie Evans
"We have heard of this place for awhile, and finally ate here. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. I had mahi mango ceviche and coconut..."
Denise Hartman
"Ceviche's has consistently good food. They are able to meet my dietary restrictions with tasty and well presented items. Service is fast and..."
Sharon Seago
"Awesome little place for some tasty ceviche! They do have other stuff on the menu, but that’s not why you'd go here 😄 The classic was my..."
James R. Carter Jr
"So good we ate there for lunch AND dinner today. Very fresh and unique..."
Kharysa Seward
"We loved the food from Ceviche’s and will absolutely be back. We ordered a take-out meal for a Celiac family (completely gluten free,) and they did..."
Grace
"Wow this place is awesome! They have amazing fresh food and wonderful service! We tried the ceviche taster and it all was delicious! The tuna taco..."
Mibbie P
"Delicious!!! Wow the food here is just wow!! I had been craving ceviche for months and this place knocked it out of the park. I ordered the ceviche..."
Ashley Sears
"We eat at Ceviche's every time we visit Wilmington, about 2-3 times a year. It's a tiny place in an odd location, and it can be difficult to park at..."
Alima 124
"Great food, service, and atmosphere. Their ceviche flight is delicious and enough to fill you up. I always over order because the food is..."
Caroline Morais
El Salvadoreno
El Salvadoreno
83/100 (834 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Latin
Salvadoran
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Spanish
Latin
South American
Spanish
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Latin
Spanish
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best if you speak a bit of Spanish going here, waitress struggles with English. Food is very good and made to order. We enjoyed our..."
jamie sibley
"Really nice little restaurant. Lovely food and good service. Would definitely..."
C J
"The owner was super friendly. This was my first time to try Salvadoran foods. The food was good. The only thing was bad is the steak. The steak was..."
Areej Abdulwahab
"Great cooked to order food at a very friendly price. The owner is a really good guy who cares about each diner and that everyone is..."
John Larsson
"Great food, service and price. A must stop for those that enjoy genuine salvadorian food or for those wanting to try something..."
Aaron Beadle
"Great service, delicious food and drinks. Very clean place. Great prices for the portions..."
Rodriguez rodriguez
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! What a lovely addition to the area! The gentleman that served us was very passionate it had us so excited for the experience. The..."
Michael Kolachny Jr
"Best tamales ever lol. I love their chicken tamale wrapped in banana leaves. Simple food, portions were smaller than what I was expecting but the..."
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