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    A downtown Latin restaurant where the salsa section gets its own dedicated menu real estate, which tells you something about priorities. The chef, a Wilmington native, does BLT arepas and blackened tuna over cilantro-lime quinoa alongside tacos and tostadas at lunch. Sunday brunch draws a crowd large enough that you'd be wise to plan ahead. The vibe is casual and local, the flavors are bright, and the room moves.

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    • Caliente tuna

      “entrees like the caliente tuna, a blackened tuna filet served with cilantro-lime quinoa, pineapple salsa, oven-dried tomatoes, balsamic glaze, avocado, and pickled shallots”

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    • BLT arepas

      “appetizers like BLT arepas and chicken tinga empanadas”

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    • Chicken tinga empanadas

      “appetizers like BLT arepas and chicken tinga empanadas”

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    Address
    402 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC · Wilmington
    Hours

    Open now, until 10 PM

    • Monday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Tuesday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Wednesday Today 11:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Thursday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Friday 11:30 AM to 10 PM
    • Saturday Noon to 10 PM
    • Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM

    Sunday brunch only

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    (910) 833-8894
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