La Oaxaqueña grocery store — Local services in Wilmington

Parking is at a premium here. We found a spot on the street. This is a small intimate no frills place with 4 tables, and a small bar. I took this as a sign that we were in a good spot. Service was alright, we got what we needed in a reasonable amount of time.

I ordered a bottled water. It was cold and refreshing. I didn't see any beer or liquor options here.

Chips & Salsa!!!! Chips...warm, fresh, and could hold a topping. Solid chips. Salsa...the red was a chipotle taste, spicy, with a little citrus flavor on the back end. I usually don't like this type, but this one was quite good. The green was cool, refreshing, and not spicy. Pico...fresh, strong onion flavor that kind of overpowers everything. Mango Habanero...you know when you find the pepper. It was also fresh and quite spicy.

I ordered tacos choosing chorizo, carnitas, and pastor. Chorizo...good char, moist, great flavor mix. The flavor was up there with the best. The tortillas were good, I don't think I got the house made ones I heard they have. Carnitas...crispy as hell like fried wing consistency. These could have used a little more fat in the mix to balance it out. So they had some dryness to them. Pastor...amazing flavor, had pineapple in there. This was easily my favorite and I highly recommend them.

I tried the chicken tamale. It was just what I want when I get tamales. Moist savory masa, and the chicken inside was delicious.

I ordered the chicken flautas. 4 topped with lettuce, avocado, and fresh cheese. These were served with refried beans and rice. These were left frying way too long, and were a task to try to eat. The shell cracked, and went everywhere. The meat was hard to bite. I had to bite it with force, and rip out the meat. The fry time on these puppies = bad. My friends tried them and concurred. Beans...ok, creamy texture, but flavorless. Rice...soft, fluffy, with some vegs in there, again low on the...

Very convenient when I'm needing something to use for making dinner. They a nice selection of spices/herbs. A variety of Mexican candy Pastry /bread shelf Fruits and vegetables. Kitchen/bathroom essentials.its a cute little shop that I enjoy walking thru. I just wish the communication barrier was better. The employees are friendly but never have a clue what I'm asking for?? So I just Google it while I'm there.🫤 I'm giving 4 stars . I wish they had an app or something on their phone to help...

This store sends packages to Mexico. I used them before this time they open my package. STOLE from my box after I confronted the store OWNER they said it’s because my package didn’t have insurance (all my other packages didn’t have the insurance and this never happens!!) be carful with sending things to Mexico from this location!!!!!!

MANDE UN PAQUETE A MEXICO Y ME ROBARON COSAS...