Buen Dia is a traditional Mexican breakfast restaurant that brings authentic Mexican food and culture 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! read more

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Wilmington' s best authentic Mexican breakfast can always be found at Buen Dia & is an absolute must 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 read more

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Wow, a great find. Very authentic dishes and flavors. One of the reasons Mexican would be my choice of cuisine if I could have only one is breakfast. I had the house special and it brought the right amount of heat. The place is in a strip mall; nevertheless, they've decorated it nicely. There is a bar and TVs, so it's far from fancy. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. My fellow diner went off the menu and they were happy to accommodate him. read more

Buen Dia - Coffe - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We were in Wilmington for a wedding and decided to try this spot after shopping...what a find! The vibe is lively and welcoming, a fun place to settle in with a drink. I had the watermelon margarita (so refreshing!) and my husband ordered a Michelada that was huge and delicious. The food was the real star. The birria meat was packed with flavor, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat with perfectly melted cheese. The divorciados with red and green salsa were both amazing, the green had a little extra kick, but together they balanced perfectly. The steak was cooked beautifully, with just the right char on the outside and juicy tenderness inside. On top of that, the freshly made corn tortillas tied everything together. Service was fantastic start to finish! read more

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The Jamaica was great, my favorite part of the experience. The burrito was just not worth the $15 they charge for it. From the presentation to the taste, it was not what you would expect, especially since there was a waitlist and a full restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. The red sauce it was served with tastes like tomato sauce from a can, with a sprinkle of salt. The dish only felt rounded out because I had asked for red onions. The eggs weren't flavorful, and none of the other aspects you'd expect in a Burrito Ranchero stood out since the bland eggs were all you could taste. The tortilla chips it came with were great and crunchy, but definitely not enough to justify the cost. Won't be coming back simply because I paid $15 for what should be a (at most) $10 burrito. read more

Buen Dia - Jamaica - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Love this place. Never had to wait to be sifted before. Service is very quick. Drinks are super good. read more

Buen Dia - There's three pancakes here I swear - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Ventured to this restaurant during our weekend trip to Wilmington last October. Food was delicious, service was great and the hostess and waiter were friendly. The ambiance was laid back and welcoming. Would definitely eat here again if we're in town. read more

Officially our fav brunch spot in Wilmy, the BFF and I stopped in to get some food and we did not walk away disappointed! We both got chilaquiles (birria and poblano), shared a crepe and the papitas, everything was so good, needed someone there to help roll us out the door after all that food lol The vibe, the food, the service, outstanding, we will definitely be back soon! read more

Buen Dia - Birria Chilaquiles, Beans, Papitas, Chilaquiles Poblanos, crepé - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Very impressed and we just went back for our second visit. The food is fantastic!! Fresh ingredients. We will be trying again soon. read more

Buen Dia - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Excellent Mexican breakfast, good American coffee, scrambled eggs with jamon, refied beans and rice and really good corn tortillas. High quality, generous portions, very tasty. A large, varied menu, pancakes, omelettes, mex food! Really nice place. I will return. read more

An absolute hidden gem in Wilmington. They are open for breakfast and lunch and have a blend of traditional American brunch time dishes as well as Mexican dishes. I had the Chilaquiles de buen día and it was excellent and quite honestly was some of the best Mexican food I have had, period. The homemade chorizo was incredible and the habanero sauce spicy but not over powering. The food came out quick considering how busy they were and it is a great place to come for brunch with a variety of different drinks to try. I am excited to come back and try more off the menu. read more

Buen Dia - Chilaquiles Buen Dia (Habaneros)* - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Never tried their first location so this was my first order, order tamales, house special torta with steak, side of conchitas, desssert rompolote, and caffe de olla without sugar. Everything was very good and the staff were very nice. The only thing I didn't like as much was the caffe de olla. The coffee strength wasn't strong for my preference, otherwise I liked the cinnamon flavor. I would definitely get the torta again. It had so much flavor. The picked jalapeños reminded me of my favorite pickled jalapeños from a Mexican restaurant in Southern California. Bread was fresh and soft. I liked the red salsa flavor too, it was more liquid, not much tomato chunks. The tamale filling was shredded chicken. I didn't ask for a specific meat so not sure if you can choose another type of meat. You do have a choice of either green or red sauce. I went with the red sauce since the waitress said it was a little less spicy. Still had a tinge of spiciness, but very tolerable, maybe not for kids. Tamales came with lettuce, spiced avocado, and Mexican crema which I asked for on the side. Conchitas were soft slighty sweet Mexican bread (3 pieces). The rompolote dessert was a sweet dense corn bread like cake slice served with rompope, a sweet yellow colored sauce spike with alcohol. They were making some kind of drinks at the bar. Not sure what they were, but they looked really interesting. They have high chairs but limited tables to use them. Also have booster seats. read more

I can not express how amazing the food was at this restaurant! We moved to the area from San Diego and have been missing some of our favorite Mexican food but this spot was fantastic. The service was great and again, I can not rave enough how great the food was. read more

I am a California abuelita, here with a surprise visit with my daughter, son-in-law, & granddaughters, they brought me here to have a late breakfast/early lunch. Absolutely DELICIOUS!! This is as close as you can get to authentic home made Mexican food!! Anna was amazing, very knowledgeable, friendly & welcoming (Como un Tia)!! Casual & comfortable, just like being with the familia!! read more

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Delicious breakfast, lots of choices on the menu to choose from. Free parking. Attentive wait staff. I definitely was surprised how busy the restaurant was for brunch on Sunday. Definitely a hidden gem near Target in a shopping center. read more

Authentic and delicious food. The fresh tortillas are to die for. I had fajitas and they were great. Our family really enjoys being here.

This is the best restaurant in Wilmington as far as I'm concerned. The thing I miss most about living in San Diego is the Mexican food and Buen Dia has finally filled that void in my life. Everything I have tried on the menu has been excellent. My favorite so far is the Quesabirrias tacos and my wife is obsessed with their chicken tortilla soup. Also the service is excellent, quick and friendly. read more

This is a clean, organized, and very nice place to eat. Nothing is over seasoned. The music is loud but it is expected as it's the format. I cannot say enough good things about the quesabirrias. I work for a taco pay located in Texas and there are no tacos in Houston as good as these ones. read more

Recently opened Mexican restaurant with breakfast service. We were in town for the weekend and wanted Mexican food breakfast. We not disappointed! I had the Chilaquiles traditional with chrozo and both red and green sauce. A luscious side of pinto beans was served with it. My husband had a breakfast torta. But dishes were filling. The space has multiple seating options and is perfect for large parties and children. read more

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First time in. Food and service were outstanding. The Chocolatito Caliente was fantastic as was the fresh oj. Will be adding this one to the rotation. read more

Buen Dia - Breakfast Pancake Tacos - BD Sweet Tacos Omelettes - Buen Dia carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This place is fire! Great menu - amazingly authentic and absolutely delicious! Great drinks too! The hand squeezed orange mimosa was the best I've ever had! Don't let the lack of reviews fool you - this is a well-deserved 5-star rating! read more

Sunday breakfast was so pleasant here. It's truly so beautiful inside! Wish I had decorations colors and tiles like this. The music and friendly staff make you feel like part of the family. The food was fantastic! I had the ribs. The tortillas were so fresh. I wish I could come eat every Sunday to try everything! I like mixing sweet and spicy and so I loved the artisanal coffee with my breakfast and I asked for the hot sauce which was fire! My new favorite place! read more

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Delicious spot for breakfast or brunch! Staff were great and the food was amazing! Will definitely become a regular spot. read more

Buen Dia - Burrito Ranchero Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Finally got to eat here for breakfast. Loved it. Fresh squeezed OJ, a delicious House coffee (they have Americana too). I got a spicy habanero egg dish. Fresh made corn tortillas. I have to get back here for lunch now. AUTHENTIC!! read more

The Staff and food is amazing! If you like cornbread you should definitely try theirs. Being raised in the south this. Ranks towards the best! read more

I have never had a bad meal here! I am so glad they opened a second store in Wilmington so I can visit more often. I'm slowly working my way through the menu at every opportunity. Staff is always pleasant and I love the atmosphere. Mexican coffee is a must try! read more

Absolute great atmosphere, gracious, friendly staff. The food is truly amazing. Get after it y'all! YERPYERP!

Stopped in on a whim and was surprised by how busy it was! It has a great atmosphere and decor. I ordered the birria chilaquiles and it was delicious!! I would definitely go back. A lady was making pancakes on the grill and they looked amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Great food, friendly staff, friendly atmosphere. Open for the first part of the day- pleasure to eat here

muy mal atendido y restaurante , espere 1 hora y 20 min , llegaron más personas y las atendieron , y aún nos hicieron esperar unos cuantos minutos más read more

Great food, kind staff, nice atmosphere (clean, bright, and cheerful). Open for the first half of the day.

After moving from Arizona, we were missing some of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Luckily, we found Buen Dia. This restaurant is one of the best restaurants around but definitely has the BEST Mexican food in Wilmington. The food tastes authentic and the service is kind and speedy! We're excited to visit this restaurant regularly. read more