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Is Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn Still Open? Update (Wilmington, NC)

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As of September 2026, Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn is listed open on flamingamysburritobarn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: As of this September 2026 check, the business's own website and its online-ordering page both list current hours and an active menu at the Oleander Drive address, with no closure notice posted.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Thanksgiving episode (S11E3) featured Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn, a Mexican-inspired burrito bar in Wilmington, North Carolina, known for its funky, tropical-themed dining room, patio, and self-serve salsa bar. According to Wilmington & Beaches' visitor listing, the restaurant opened in 2000 and serves burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos with vegetarian and vegan options. Thrillist named it one of the 33 best burritos in America. The Oleander Drive address remains Flaming Amy's original Wilmington location; the business's own website, flamingamysburritobarn.com, lists a second location in nearby Carolina Beach as well, indicating the same ownership has since expanded to a second storefront.

On Man v. Food, Casey Webb tried a large specialty burrito at Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn during his stop in Wilmington, NC, per episode listings on IMDb and TVmaze. Flaming Amy's is a burrito restaurant on Oleander Drive in Wilmington that has also operated a second location in nearby Carolina Beach, according to the business's own website, flamingamysburritobarn.com, which describes a casual, counter-service format with a wide range of stuffed burritos. The episode aired July 9, 2019. As of a September 2026 check, the business's own site and its online-ordering page both list current hours and an active menu at the Oleander Drive address, with no closure notice posted. No change in ownership or location has been reported since the episode aired.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Thanksgiving
What was featured
Burritos and Mexican-fusion fare at a Wilmington, NC burrito bar
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn
Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
A large specialty burrito at Flaming Amy's
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

Frequently asked questions

Is Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn is listed open on flamingamysburritobarn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The Thanksgiving episode (S11E3) featured Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn, a Mexican-inspired burrito bar in Wilmington, North Carolina, known for its funky, tropical-themed dining room, patio, and self-serve salsa bar. As of September 2026, Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn is listed open on flamingamysburritobarn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn located?

4002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn?

Season 11, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Thanksgiving”.

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Address
4002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Venue type
restaurant

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