This is Wilmington'a hidden gem for Mexican food, especially street food. We ordered three different kinds of street tacos:carnitas( stewed tender pork), carne asada (tender beef), and shrimp/pork belly. Each one was filled to capacity w mostly meat, garnished w thinly sliced onions and cilantro. I've had street tacos in Oaxaca, Mexico City, and Guadalajara and these were as good and authentic as any I've had in Mexico. The elote, corn on the cob, was tender, covered w Cotija cheese and chili powder. Scrumptious! The guacamole side w chips was fresh and flavorful w/o being salty or too spicy. And the chips were warm and thin, just right for dipping into the salsa, which could've stood more heat, however. Best thing besides the great asking food here? Unbelievably low prices. Don't miss it if you're downtown. Very few tables, mostly bar seating. read more

Sweet little spot! Read the yelp reviews and had to head out to try it ourselves! Mexican Street corn!!! Fresh, crisp, juicy, all the yeses!! Now let's get to what I really loved first the tamales!!! They were offering a salsa verda with shredded chicken tamale that night. It was everything that a tamale could be, should be, strives to be!! Moist, savory, filling, fulfilling, this is the tamale I dream about. Made to perfection!! Then the plantains!!! The fried these guys perfectly!! If we hadn't already ordered a ton of things to taste I would have ordered 2 more portions. You can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be back to order plantains in multiples!! There were other things that were wonderful, just remembering through the lustful haze of delicious tamales and plaintains it difficult to recall. Beans and rice, guacamole, shrimp tacos. These things were all scrumptious! Want to jump in for a quick bite? There's even a mini 30 min parking deck right next door. read more

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I think this place is purely delicious. My husband and I dined here a few days ago for lunch. It was a little confusing at first when we entered because I wasn't sure how to order, but the waitress was patient and explained how to write the ticket. The chalk board where they write the menu is really sloppy and not organized at all- so if I were to criticize one thing- it's that. Other than that we ordered two orders of steak tacos and one order of the pork, plus two sodas. Tried to order plantains, but they were out! We will definitely be back to try those. For 6 tacos and 2 sodas it was only 13$something. Very affordable! The steak tacos were good...but the pork...the pork! With the fried onions, omg, the pork stole the show. I'm super excited to go back and get plantains and try different tacos. I'm curious about the cheesy corn too. Nice new downtown gem. Please consider doing delivery! read more

Ehm. I thought this would be legit street food (in Wilmington, what was I thinking) but it doesn't have the delicious creative antojitos I expected. Stuff like Huaraches, tosti-locos, even agua frescas. They do have elote but not en vaso so that isn't helpful if you don't feel like getting your face all dirty... Then again I don't know if the corn on the cob is fully loaded with mayo, different cheeses, lime, chile, the menu just says cotija cheese. I got the fried plantains and they were basically caramelized, which is a little too chewy and burnt black to me, but fine. The service was very nice and the inside is pleasant enough but I can't foresee coming back. read more

Outstanding. The food was great and authentic. We had plantains, tamales, burrito, chips and salsa And everything was super good. The portions are large, attractive on the plate, and perfectly prepared. We were impressed to see the chef/owner in the kitchen doing the cooking. Our server/everything else (Shelby) was friendly and personable, adding to the overall experience. Go there - you will be glad you did. read more

This place is one of our favorites, we stop in most Saturday evenings. Excellent food, great service and friendly staff, all at a very affordable price. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

Went for the churros but was definitely disappointed. They comes with whip cream, which was delicious but the churros were not good. They tasted stale, and not fresh. Unfortunately they had like no cinnamon and sugar. Don't think I'll back read more

I absolutely love their rice/beans box that comes with guacamole and mini tortillas!! I use to order from here ALOT In the first two years- I'm not sure what changed but their chicken quesadillas went from incredible with sauces and spice and cilantro to completely plain and different. 100% the reason I'd order here, I hope it was just a fluke but hearing they've changed some things. read more

Love , Love , Love Capricho! This is an incredibly cute & cozy spot tucked away on princess street right in the heart of downtown. It's decorated with cute artwork and a couple tables along with a long counter top seating area which is also where you order at! They serve all the Mexican street food staples. Yummy quesadillas. Really good tacos. A delicious enchiladas special on Thursday's. & don't forget the amazing elotes aaahh!! The employees here are all friendly and super sweet people too! India took our order last time and she was so nice and made sure we were well taken care of! read more

If you want some delicious food come here. Hands down the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. It is fresh, authentic and delightful. The place is very small so you may have to sit at the bar or at the bar against the wall but dont let that stop you. The service is outstanding. Get the Quesk and chips. It is so, so good here. read more

It was great. We were visiting Wilmington during COVID, so we got takeout. Food was ready 15 minutes after we called. We tried a few different orders of tacos, street corn, empanadas, the chips and salsa, plantains, and black beans and rice. Owners were super nice and helpful both on the phone and in the restaurant. Our favorite things were the Mexican street corn, the plantains, the grouper taco, the shrimp taco, and the carne asada taco. We went back the very next night. read more

Fast, fresh and friendly, this little gem was a lifesaver last night getting my husband and I in an out in less than 25 min with a tasty hot meal. Caught in a time crunch and up against a hard deadline, we found ourselves in downtown Wilmington needing a quick bite and hoping to avoid the regular chain options. On foot, and without a good plan, tensions were rising as the clock was ticking and choices were few in the surrounding area. A dark and damp night, Capricho's small storefront offer Mexican street food was well lit and inviting. The decor was cute and clean, with colorful art work and a lovely collection of cacti. We sat at the counter and both decided on the Monday special pupusas, adding beef. Before ordering, we shared with John our concern for VERY short window and were assured the kitchen could quickly turn an order. The open plan allows a view of the grill and we watched as the staff prepared our dinner efficiently and as a team. In less than 15 minutes, we were served a plated, delicious hot pupusa. This was my first pupusa and YUM!!! For those unfamiliar, a pupusa is a thick corn tortilla and ours were topped with Monterey Jack, curtido (a cabbage relish), tomato, cilantro and queso fresca. I am not a cilantro fan, but forgot to ask for an accommodation and was relieved it was not overpowering. The seasoned beef was spiced heavily with cumin, just a note. They had a selection of beers, sodas, and water. Our visit was short, but we will definitely be back. read more

Capricho - The Monday special Pupusas were $6.99, with $1.99 add for chicken, pork, or beef. (I caught John hustlin' and no opportunity for retake. :)) - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This place has everything you want in a Mexican restaurant, but with a trendy dive bar vibe. First, get the amazing apps they offer. Elotes, plantains, tamales, just to name a few. Everything is prepared fresh for you, the kitchen is just down from the bar! Get something off the specials' board, where else can you get a $2 beer in Wilmington? The tacos are perfect for 1 person, the burritos are great to split. This is the go-to spot for Mexican food downtown. read more

I honestly never thought I would find, not just decent, but excellent Mexican food in North Carolina. Capricho has changed that. Veracruz tacos with super fresh local grouper with pickled cabbage and lime cream sauce, carnitas tacos with pork belly (that doesn't mean bacon, yanks). Even the rice and beans comes with handmade tortillas and fresh guacamole. Dine in if you dare, there's like 3 tables. But everyone is grabbing to go and who can blame them? This is the tops. Good to know I don't have to look forward to my visits to the northeast for great Mexican food! read more

The food is amazing and the prices are great! I had the chips with queso and guacamole, elotes, and carne asada tacos. It was all fantastic. My fiancé had tamales and barbacoa tacos and loved both. Highly recommend! read more

The carnitas, shrimp and carne asada tacos are delicious. I'm a huge fan of the elote. It reminds me of what I'd get back home in California. John who works there is a real rock star. He was in the weeds when I came to pick up my food but he was very professional. I really appreciate that. Great food, great prices and great service. read more

first timer.... amazing food.... try one of everything. India was the best host and steered us into an awesome food adventure.... this is a must stop in downtown Wilmington. read more

This place is AWESOME !! Fresh & fast & sooooooo good !! Neighborhood feel. Both the tacos and the burritos are great. Did I mention this place is great ? read more

Good food! Great service :). Went with a friend of mine last week and got a bunch of different stuff on the menu! Everything was tasty and the lady who served us our food was very friendly . read more

the best freshest street tacos around!! such good customer service and delicious! would recommend to anyone !!! read more

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Food was delicious and fast. Yummy street food!! You check off what you'd like on a menu card, offering some beers on the menu as well. Great staff!! This particular evening was slow due to the aftermath of riverfest, heard it's usually pretty busy. Impressive..& super convenient for me. Will be returning! read more

Capricho - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Honestly, I was pretty disappointed with this joint. The guy running the front of house was incredibly rude when we asked for suggestions on the menu, and I got my food almost 30 minutes before my friend did. We also asked if they could simply cut our Elote in half so we could easily share it and we were told that is impossible. Their tamales were great, but my empanadas were dripping with grease. The Elote was the best I've had yet, but the bad service and very cramped space will probably keep me from visiting again. read more

Okay I am giving Capricho 5 stars because of a take out experience. I'm in town for a few days and I've got to find street tacos wherever I go AND THIS HIT THE RIGHT SPOT! I called in my order and it took me about 20 minutes to get there and when I got back to my room my food was still hot! I was expecting the quesadilla to be small but it was more than enough for my toddler. And I got 2 need street tacos. They were great! Great flavor and great seasoning! I definitely recommend this place! read more

Capricho - Beef street taco and chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Salsa was not very good. Ingredients were not fresh. Service was slow and they were short staffed

What a fun place, lots of personality! I got weekday cash/takeout. It was delicious! Fast, fresh and reasonably priced! I will definitely be back. Look forward to when conditions permit dine in for this neat place. I will be bringing friends here. read more

Delicious tacos and chips & salsa. The chips had a seasoning that made them addicting. Hard to not fill up on the chips before the carne asada and shrimp tacos came out. Both tacos had awesome fresh ingredients and flavor! read more

Don't even bother. Save yourself the disappointment and just go to beer barrio. What they tried to pass off as salsa was some sort of sweet tomato sauce with no spice, no cilantro, and no onion and zero flavor. The fish tacos had cinnamon in the batter and the portions were near non existent with the fish. read more

They finally opened after its renovation. The food is excellent. A tiny place in downtown Wilmington. But a huge gem in flavors. read more

I placed an order through uber eatz and the entire thing was messed up! I understand things happen, but I called up there and was told they couldn't do anything about it; I was even willing to drive up there! Also, if your going to allow delivery through a service, you should be willing to correct mistakes, regardless of who's error, you accepted the order. Regardless of who's mess up it was, to not even offer to remake the items is a bit ridiculous. Now i'm out $40, starving, and sitting here with a bunch of food I didn't even want?!?!? I never bash restaurants but this is insane to me! read more

Loved this place! The Chile Relleno was amazing, best I've ever had! Plantains were perfect, as well. Go check it out!

The food was authentic, delicious, and the portion was generous; the service was friendly, quick, and inviting; everything was perfect. I highly recommend others have dinner or takeout at Capricho. read more

Capricho's is the real deal. For those that have gone and noticed there wasn't alcohol, be patient (yeah right). The liquor license is coming in September. Tacos come two to an order. Two were plenty for me but if it were late night or I was really hungry I would have made two orders (4 tacos). I was unsure about Capricho's success bc they're just down the street from Beer Barrio. But, the price point is much better at Capricho's. And, if all you want is a really really good taco and a beer, Capricho is your place. You're not going to get the atmosphere that you would at Beer Barrio but the service is fast and friendly and the tacos are cheap, good and FAST. Same type thing as I Love NY and Slice of Life. Do it! Just do it! read more

The Tuesday special was a selection of four tacos. Carne asada, carnitas, chicken, and veggie. All were excellent! read more

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AWESOME FOOD!!! The salsa rocks omg! And the food is so fresh,healthy and awesome! Also the service was fantastic and quick.. awesome spot in downtown wilmington!!! read more

Oh my gosh. Some of the best and freshest Mexican food I have eaten! I had a street corn, carne asada bowl, and order of churros. All were extremely good. And very reasonable priced with excellent service. I rarely give ratings but you have to try this place. Very small with minimal seating. read more

This place is great! Great tacos(they come in two's) & the plantains were great as well... Casual counter service & better than authentic food! read more

This place is awesome! It is super small and we have just done take-out but we have gone at least once a week. Everything has been fantastic: empanadas, carnitas, tacos, tamales, and street corn. The prices can not be beat. Everything is under $4 and super-fresh. Occasionally they run out of items but they have been working those kinks out. My only suggestion is to ditch the styrofoam containers in favor of paper (or even tin foil). Everyone support this downtown gem! Keep it up Capricho. read more

Amazing tacos, tamales and empanadas! We had lovely service- so nice to our kids. It's a small spot that brings a unique presence to downtown. read more

Still poor service and food was not good. Rude reply just goes to show how your restaurant treats its customers. I did not lie and don't appreciate the remark. Customer service should be your number one priority and food follows. Just as another reviewer noted on 1/30/2020 about how you respond it doesn't do anything to add to your business. read more

Very glad we saw the positive reviews on Yelp. Enjoyed some of the many great seafood restaurants in Wilmington but wanted a change of pace. This is a small, clean restaurant on a quiet street, only a few blocks off the waterfront. Great tacos, quesadillas and friendly service. Easy to give 5 stars.....!! read more