El Pique: No Frills, Just Authentic Mexican Food

Admittedly, El Pique doesn't look like much from the outside. Its caramel-colored storefront is really only distinguished by a sign that reads "El Pique" and a glowing neon sign declaring open hours. Even when you step inside, you might be left unimpressed with the aesthetic. A handful of wooden tables, a cooler of sodas, a freezer with some frosty treats—this is pretty much all the "decor" you'll find. But everything else melts away when you sit down with a plate of fresh tacos.

Despite the modest setting, El Pique wows its customers with fresh, authentic Mexican fare that many say is just as good as any you'd find south of the border. Try the spicy pork tacos if you're craving heat, or opt for tacos stuffed with beef tongue for a more adventurous eat. No matter what you order, you can rest assured that it's filled with the highest quality meats available, as well as extremely fresh veggies.

El Pique
805 N. Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 655-0659
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Fresh Thymes Cafe: Delicious, Health-Conscious Meals

Fresh Thymes Cafe is a popular Wilmington restaurant serving health-conscious cuisine. If you visit the restaurant for breakfast you might order the spicy breakfast burrito that combines spinach, tomato, vegan sausage, and guacamole. Lunch customers who want an easy, hand-held meal might enjoy the "beach wrap," which includes hummus, guacamole, sprouts, bell pepper, tomato, and cucumber. Freshly made smoothies are a favorite among Fresh Thymes regulars. Try combining banana, spinach, and peanut butter for a protein, iron, and potassium-rich drink, or choose the fruit-focused pineapple, orange, banana, spinach, and cinnamon smoothie for a citrus-y treat.

Fresh Thymes Cafe is also a great place to go if you simply want a friendly, cozy place to relax quietly with a cup of coffee while you read the newspaper or thumb through a magazine.

Fresh Thymes Cafe
1836 Lovering Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 656-2026
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Juliana’s Kitchen: Authentic Peruvian Cuisine

When you arrive at Juliana's Kitchen you'll realize this Latin American restaurant feels more like a home than a commercial space, and as you step inside you'll see that there are only four or five tables. In other words, dining at Juliana's is an intimate, special experience that mimics being an honored guest in someone's home. Your food will likely be cooked by Juliana herself, and she may even come out of the kitchen to greet and chat with you. Her husband, Edwin, will be happy to explain any of the dishes you're unfamiliar with, and to make suggestions based on your tastes.

Yelp reviewers say the bistec apanado with rice and beans is tender and well seasoned, and seafood lovers recommend the spicy, citrusy ceviche mixto, which combines octopus, fish, mussels, and shrimp. Best of all, portions are generous and prices are reasonable.

Juliana's Kitchen
1828 West 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 888-1828
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