Serves meat, vegan options available. Tex Mex style casual eatery with quirky atmosphere. Offers vegetarian items including burritos, tacos, salads, nachos. Most items can be customized. Has vegan cheese, grilled vegetables, and tofu. Check about the dressing as most are not vegan apart from thai peanut sauce. Complimentary chips with order. Salsa bar. Game room for kids. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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4002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, 28403
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- Outdoor seating
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Added by jetgal on 23 May 2010
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23 Reviews
First Review by jetgal
xWolfxpak
Points +263
Thai Me up is the way - Edit
Great burrito and fun environment. I get the jerk tofu for Protein and it is great.
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Hilld
Points +135
The Best Vegan Burrito - Edit
Flaming Amy's has offered delicious vegan options for many years (I think it was the first restaurant I ever saw with vegan cheese on the menu). They still have the best vegan burritos out there in my opinion.
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cantharellus
Points +107
Love the vibes and other vegans seem to love it - Edit
You should absolutely try this place!
Read moreI came here with friends a couple times in college. the first time i got the tree hugger and did not enjoy it- i think carrots in my burrito threw me off. I went back and tried it without carrots, but forgot to order without cheese😒
A couple acquaintances of mine eat their regularly. One loves the Flaming Amy spicy burrito. I went online and tried the suggested jerk tofu in the Thai Mee Up burrito and that was good and flavorful but still just not really what i’m looking for in a burrito i guess. I forget if I ordered dairy free cheese or not but that could have affected it. Maybe if I went into it thinking “wrap” instead of “burrito” i wouldn’t feel so confused and disappointed with my food every time.
But I truly love the atmosphere and otherwise love the culture of it all and would be willing to try again sometime.
Pros: Great Atmosphere, Local Treasure
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whitneyellen
Points +397
Thai burrito - Edit
Lots of vegan options and replacements including vegan cheese; the thai one in particular was really tasty with tofu.
Read morePros: Lots of veggies/options , Cheap
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bullcityveg
Points +203
Flaming Amy’s for the win - Edit
This place always delivers what I want. I am excited that they have so many vegan protein options and vegan cheese if you’re into it! I did a bowl with two types of tofu, veggies and all the beans. So good and so filling.
Read moreOnly wish— they had a “no cheese” button in the online ordering!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Salsa bar!, Price is right
Cons: Not fully vegan
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sopranonerd
Points +210
Always satisfying - Edit
I’ve been going to Flaming Amy’s since before going vegan and it’s always a great meal. The menu is not well marked for vegan items, but just ask the staff and they will tell you. I usually get the Tree Hugger (with vegan cheeze) and my sister always gets the Thai Me Up with Jerk tofu. The salsa bar is the best part of the joint—love the pineapple jalapeño and the ginger peach salsas.
Read morePros: Vegan cheeze available , Salsa bar
Cons: Vegan items not clearly marked on menu
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shabutie
Points +18
Best burrito I’ve ever had. - Edit
The Thai-me-Up. Grilled tofu as the protein. And with Daiya cheese. It was absolutely heavenly, cooked to perfection. Words cannot begin to describe the flavor explosion.
Read moreDo yourself a flavor and grab one next time you’re here. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan proteins, like grilled and jerk tofu , Vegan cheese!
Cons: Not a 100% vegan restaurant, but come on. Really?
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plantprescribed
Points +90
Best Burritos!! - Edit
Wilmington is so lucky to have this amazing gem! It is our Friday Night Jam...this place knows Vegan and offers some really tasty options like my favorite Thai Me Up with Vegan cheese and I get a mix of both pinto and black beans! The salsa bar is killer and the atmosphere is super chill!
Read morePros: Delicious Vegan Options , Knowledgeable staff , Student discount
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MattTheVegan
Points +116
Just mediocre - Edit
The vibe here is great, lots of family’s come here so you get the tattoo punk ILM culture but still can keep it PG. the food is never bad it’s just really never great. Prices are reasonable and it’s a cool spot to hit if you’re in town.
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Plantbasedandhungry
Points +20
A good find on the road - Edit
In a sea of burrito joints that don’t know what “vegan” is, this place is a breath of (jalapeño flavored) fresh air. Patient and helpful staff. Large portions. Vegan cheese, tofu, and good guacamole. Checkout the cucumber-based salsa.
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Indi500
Points +23
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! - Edit
Flaming Amy’s is our family’s favorite spot in Wilmington. They have lots of delicious vegan options. Not to mention, a great salsa bar. I personally love the Thai Me Up!
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Eclectic art work , Tattoo Tuesdays (10% off if you have tattoos)
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wayman89
Points +41
Found meat in my vegan dish - Edit
Half way through eating my vegan burrito bowl I found a piece of pork in my dish. The waitress was very apologetic and took it off my bill but finding meat in a vegan dish is just unacceptable. I definitely will not be returning.
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hkh7031
Points +21
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Fast, cheap, and full of great vegan options like vegan cheese, jerk tofu, etc! My favorite place to eat in Wilmington.
Read morePros: fun environment , kid friendly, crowd pleaser
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Tracilyn
Points +845
The jerk tofu is terrific! - Edit
If you're in Wilmington, go here and order the Thai Me Up burrito with jerk tofu and vegan cheese. Then get some pineapple jalapano salsa from their salsa bar and enjoy!
Read morePros: generous portions, always fresh, great salsa bar
Cons: not all vegan. :(
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F666
Points +64
The Worst - Edit
This place is disgusting and I'm sure anyone could find someplace better to eat than Flaming Amy's, vegan or not. You could legitimately get a higher quality meal, made with more care at a place like Chipotle. I had no problem with the service whatsoever but the food was inedible.
Read morePros: ????
Cons: Burritos, Guacamole
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Alyannkar
Points +1175
Lived up to the hype - Edit
Whenever I had told anyone that I would be going to Wilmington, they all told me that I needed to try Flaming Amy's. I went with a hefty appetite and was blown away by the different options. I was able to build my own burrito bowl and add eggplant (I think it was grilled?), several other veggies, black beans, rice, and veggie chili. They have an awesome salsa bar that has a LOT of choices and is fresh. The food came out quickly and there was a lot of it. Prices weren't that bad, either!
Read morePros: Awesome menu, Accommodating , Salsa bar
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WeedEater4Life
Points +30
Love it! - Edit
Have not eaten meat in 20 years and this is one of my fav places to eat. Their tofu and their veggie chili are both very good! Love the Big Jerk and the Tree Hugger as well as the Taco Salad and Nacho Daddy.
Read morePros: Great food, 9 varieties of salsa, Eclectic
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Vegan Food Love
Points +41
Salsa Bar is Most Redeeming Quality - Edit
We both got a Salad with no cheese add a side of guacamole, and a side of beans and rice. The beans and rice were plain, which I like. The salad was okay, the guacamole was a bit over garlic-ed. The salsa bar made everything taste good and we would go back just for that.
Read morePros: Salsa Bar
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VegansillyCat
Points +32
Vegan options, but they will mess up your order - Edit
I've been here several times. I like the option to get tofu and daiya cheese, but at least half the times I ordered, they've put sour cream on my burrito or regular cheese. When they get it right, the burrito is awesome and the salsa bar is great, but I hate that the cheese/sour cream goes to waste, meaning that the animals suffered for nothing. Great for vegetarians. But really iffy for vegans.
Read morePros: Vegan options (tofu, daiya), Big portions
Cons: Mess up vegan orders
jetgal
I've eaten at this place for years and they have Never messed up my order.
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vegan53
Points +24
Check your food before eating - Edit
I've been to Flaming Amy's a few times and had no problems. The food was very good, service not great. But the last couple of times I went there, they gave me chicken instead of tofu and regular cheese instead of the vegan cheese as requested.
Read moreThe reason I'm a vegan is to reduce the amount of animal suffering that occurs. When a restaurant serves me meat instead of what I ordered, tofu, then that meal goes in the garbage. So the animal was killed for nothing.
This really really bothers me and when I expressed this to the "manager", who looked 18 years old, there was not even a hint of concern. Not even an apology.
I won't go again and be warned, check your food very carefully.
Pros: some food is good, food is ready quickly
Cons: don't get what you order, bad service
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gardener62
Points +68
Good Food, Good Price! - Edit
The service is usually quick and courteous and the price is very good for all the food you get.
Read morePros: friendly staff, good value, healthy cuisine
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suecag
Points +249
Vegan burritos and tacos, daiya cheese, tvp - Edit
I have been to Flaming Amy's numerous times. The staff is great because every single one of them knows what vegan means. The place is big with art covering the walls. If the line is long, don't worry it moves fast.
Read moreThey recently started stocking Daiya cheese.
I usually order the Tree Hugger burrito with Daiya cheese. This burrito is stuffed with tofu, rice, your choice of beans (pinto, black, both), lettuce, shredded carrot, salsa, and cheese. It is gigantic and a great deal at $6.95 + .25 for the Daiya. You can also get their homemade TVP mix in there instead of tofu or in addition to it. Their guacamole is great as well, though I usually get it on the side.
Vegan soft tacos are another great choice. These have Amy's TVP in them and the vegan cheese. You can get them as a platter, with a big helping of rice and beans. In my opinion, they are expensive unless they are on special. They are $2.25 each with a .25 upcharge for TVP, and .25 for Daiya. I got the platter of 3 vegan soft tacos with the rice and beans and it came out to around $9.18. A burrito is a much better deal.
I haven't tried them but supposedly you can also get a Daiya quesadilla or vegan nachos, or pretty much whatever else is on the menu made vegan.
There is also another burrito called The Big Jerk which includes "jerk tofu" but I thought the tofu was soft and tasteless. Honestly, the tofu on the Tree Hugger could be better as well, but I prefer it over the jerk tofu.
The only significant cons are... First, there is no vegan menu or symbol on the menu marking something that can be made vegan. There is no mention of vegan on the board you order off of. There is no mention on their website either. I had to message them in order to find out what they could do. All that exists is a small sign in front of the cash register. If I were them, I'd get the word out!
Secondly, I usually order pinto beans only in my burrito or along with my soft tacos, but I invariably get some stray black beans. Because of this and the fact that they prepare meals at lightning speed, I worry about meat contamination. I have not had any issue so far, but I inspect my food every single time because I'm worried about it.
Oh yeah, also they are a bit skimpy with the Daiya on the burritos.
Pros: Vegan-Friendly, Smart Staff, Huge Burritos
Cons: No Vegan Menu, Contamination Fear, Soft Taco Prices
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jetgal
Points +108
Awesome Awesome Awesome! - Edit
I go to Wilmington to see my friends, but Flaming Amy's is my first stop on the way in and usually my last stop on the way out. It is just that good! I usually order the Tree Hugger or the Thai Me Up with Tofu. The line moves quickly so don't be intimidated by the crowd- besides, it gives you the opportunity to read the surplus of options on the menu!
Read morePros: Finger-lickin'good, great value, fun atmosphere
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