Driving East on MAC we made a split second decision to veer of to the side and finally try Che Cafe. You could tell right from the start the guys in the truck were passionate about what they did. They showed a high level of excitement explaining their different empanadas and how to reheat them when you got home. On our first attempt, we ordered the ground beef , apple, chicken, pizza, and fatay. They neatly arranged it in a medium size pizza box that had the qualities and included the reheating instructions. Each empanada had initials stamped so you could identify the types without having to bite in to it. Every detail was well thought out with the customer in mind and I thought that was a great touch. Fast forward to reheating and biting in to the empanadas, I found them to be very flavorful. You could tell the flavors were layered nicely. These were so good I went back the next day and walked away with their large pizza box. I pretty much tried everything that wasn't special order. My preference, but I like that it's baked and not fried. The internal ingredients are more pronounced and not masked with fryer fat. The size was perfect in that you can try more than one and not be stuffed. It's quality over quantity and in a place like this it matters. Good stuff. I'll be back. Just under $4 each any flavor. read more

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I drive past this food truck all the time and finally decided to stop to try it. This is a to-go only, as there's not enough room for seating outside the truck. There's always people pulled over ordering when I drive by and I'm so glad I stopped. Now when I say these are packed with flavor, I mean it! I've had empanadas in the past with only a little filling. Not these bad boys. They are stuffed full! We ordered the beef, the chicken, the humita, and the apple pie. All were AMAZING! The chicken was my favorite- so much flavor! And all of them were stuffed full. I definitely recommend stopping if you're around the Vail area. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food truck often situated between the train tracks in Vail. The two gentlemen working were friendly and offered some helpful recommendations on menu options. Several different types of authentic Argentinean empanadas to choose from and both a spicy and chimichurri sauce were included. Great spot to grab a quick lunch or snack! Plus you can also hire them to do catering for events. read more

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We always drive up on the way to football practice. Glad we finally stopped! Since we didn't want to eat heavy we just ordered two, a beef and a spinach. They were SO good! The presentation was beautiful, customer service was wonderful and they explain each flavor for you if it is your first time. I really enjoyed these! Next time I'd order a big box to share with my family for a nice affordable dinner! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Beef and Spinach with some sauces. The chimichurri sauce was our favorite - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely a GEM of a restaurant! We just stumbled on this place after being in this area and I scanned the stellar reviews... and it lived up to the raves. So cute, clean and nice inside, you order at the counter and they bring you your food. I loved the tablecloths and adorable napkins, I was so obsessed with the cloth napkin I couldn't actually use it. We ordered one of each of the empanadas to split and try them all. SUPER filling. I can't decide which I liked best... they were all incredibly flavorful. The sweet gentleman in the front explained the various types which are actually stamped on the crimped corner of the empanada. They brought two sauces to the table which were very flavorful, my hubby went to town on the spicy one. I loved the little bread sticks and celery sauce they brought out while we waited. We did save room for dessert and split the Strawberry cream and it was so tasty! I ended up ordering three dessert empanadas to go so that I could bribe our doggy daycare lady to keep our girls a smidge longer than usually. Can't say enough about Che Cafe! read more

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Solid, solid 5 stars. They advertise as "The best empanadas in Arizona." Well, I know they definitely would be in contention. (The PIEbar AZ in Strawberry has some pretty delicious empanadas.) These empanadas are superb. The flavor combinations are excellent. First, I was surprised at how difficult it is to find this place. Apple Maps didn't help. (I submitted a correction.) They are in the Food City plaza, but around the corner from the Rent A Center. Aaaand in the last suite to boot. They have large signs posted on Irvington and in the Food City plaza and you can find them that way. Second, I was surprised at how simple and classy this place is. The tables and table settings, the wall coverings and photos, even the box that I took my empanadas with--all very simple and classy. The gentleman at the register explained the flavors to me and about the letters on each empanada that identifies which one they are. I had the SPINACH, which has fresh spinach, hard boiled egg pieces, onion, mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta cheese. Excellent! I also had the Fatay with the lemon marinated ground beef and various cheeses. So good! For a treat, I got the PINEAPPLE CREAM and STRAWBERRY CREAM. Very yummy! You buy three, you get the fourth free. That's what I did. I ate all four in one sitting. Happy tummy! I highly recommend that you try this out! 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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I agree with most reviews that the empanadas are flavorful, the service is warm and the atmosphere pleasant. I write this review with the hopes that they can address the multiple early closings during normal work hours. I live in the greater Phoenix area and the last two times I've attempted to purchase empanadas to take home, they closed early. I told my family I would bring home empanadas during my trip to Tucson only to disappoint them twice in a period of less than two weeks! I went on Friday 19 July at 1:34 pm and today, 30 July at 2:24 pm to find them closed for business. They make great empanadas and hope they can find good people to mind the business when there are special events. Reliability in a business is crucial to long term success! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Closed during normal business hours, strike one! - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Fantastic savory empanadas. (We were full and didn't get a chance to try the sweet ones.) It's a cute little place with wonderful service. We ordered one of each of the savory empanadas to share and they were all delicious. I'm more into beef so the Fatay and the Beef empanadas were my favorite. The Fatay is almost like a meatloaf empanada with great flavor. Never had this one anywhere else and I was very happy with it. The chicken was very good, but I am not a huge chicken person. However it was good enough I would do it again. The spinach was tasty and had a few different cheeses in there. The Humita was another pleasant surprise. I hadn't had this before either. It has corn inside but is very creamy. My husband said it reminded him of a pot pie. The Empizza I could see all my nieces and nephews loving. It's basically a mini fresh made pepperoni calzone. You can taste the freshness of the tomatoes and it's a nice pepperoni. I wasn't disappointed with any of them and LOVED the little initials they have baked into the crust that labels each one. (BF = beef, EM = empizza, CH = chicken.... Etc) Honestly I am just a little sad that we found this on a road trip so I can't it all the time. We will make this our go to spot any time we are in the area. read more

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Che's empanadas do not disappoint! I'm an avid empanada eater, but have never Argentinian ones before. The dough is different, thinner and flakier than other empanadas I've had, and the flavors are also unique. Owner is very kind and walked us through all the different flavors. Place is affordable and delicious, so I will definitely be returning! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We got 4 Fatay Empanãdas; 2-Strawberry Cream, 2-Caramel Cram for dessert!! WOW!! EXCEPTIONAL!! The owner Dante served us & what personable customer service. This place is an immaculate, intimate setting and of course just fantastic Empanadas. They make breakfast ones all day; different meat selections, including dessert ones. This is a must stop!! You won't be sorry eating at this authentic place! Great job Dante!! read more

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Was having some work done on our van on the south side and found this place on Yelp. Sounded interesting so my wife and I went to get a late breakfast. It's tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, but it's a great spot. The gentleman working the cashier did a great job explaining the menu and giving suggestions. The empanadas are about $4 each and they have breakfast (served all day), sweet and lunch/ dinner options. There are a few tables inside but they were set up well with table clothes and cloth napkins. We ordered the spinach and the ground beef empanadas. Loved the salsa and chimichurri sauce that came with our food. read more

Tucked away in the SW corner of the shopping complex, this cozy spot offers a plethora of flavorful empanadas. The beef was by far my favorite so far but I will be back to try their breakfast and dessert options. Very helpful and friendly staff to help empanada lovers seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Spinach (top left), fatay (top right), and beef (bottom) - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A total hidden gem! Having lived in Miami for a long time, I love me some empanadas! The owner explained each item very well and he was just so kind and proud of his empanadas! Their spinach cream empanada was fire! And their chimichurri sauce! OMG! They do big orders too. I think you will be loved if you bring some of their empanadas to your work place read more

Very good empanadas. The dessert ones especially are amazing. We loved all of them with the apple pie and caramel cream being our favorites. Of the savory empanadas we liked the beef and chicken best. Each empanada is labeled with a helpful code. It takes a little bit of time for them to be heated so expect a little wait. One of the owners took our order and was super helpful in describing what was in them as some of the savory ones were new to us. The cafe is at the other side of town for us but if we're in the area we would definitely stop by. read more

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The food was excellent and customer service is fantastic. We will definitely order again! read more

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Empanadas were hearty and scrumptious. The owner was friendly and explained about how he was inspired to open this restaurant. Clean and quaint ambiance . Highly recommended read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Fatty and Spinach Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I ate here yesterday with two friends. The menu is nothing but empanadas, which cost $3.95 each. I tried the humita (corn), the fatay (ground beef) and one of the sweet ones (I forget which). My friends tried some of the others. We all enjoyed them. The empanadas come with two sauces, criollo (spicy) and chimichurri. They also brought out some breadsticks made out of the empanada dough, served with a celery sauce. I liked the empanadas and breadsticks more than the sauces. The place is small and out of the way. The owners are friendly and came out to talk to us. Service was fast. I would return if not for the location, which is roughly 20 miles from where I live in Oro Valley. I hope they get a second location further north. read more

Yum. I could stop with just that one word but I need to say more. Friend and I decided to try Che Cafe as we had never had food from Argentina. Walking in, the place is bright, clean and enough space for quite a few tables. I was greeted immediately, I explained that I had never had food from Argentina, but had had empanadas. The owner explained what the ingredients were in each one. When friend arrived, the second owner also explained the ingredients to her. We were served small bread sticks with a creamy celery sauce - delicious!!! Each table had silverware, cloth table clothes, cloth napkins, goblets - all perfect. We decided to get three empanadas each and then split them so we could try six halves: spinach, sweet potato, chicken, cherry, Humita and beef. I have no idea what food from Argentina is supposed to taste like but these empanadas were delicious. Chicken with the best flavor I've had in awhile. Creamy corn. Perfectly spiced sweet potatoes. Spinach with a mild cheese. Not-too-sweet cherries that were velvety. The chimi churi sauce was really good as was the slightly spicy sauce. This place will do well. I'm hoping as they get established they can add other foods to the menu so I can find out more about Argentian food. Yum. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Three empanadas served with chimi churi sauce, and a mild spicy sauce. - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place was recommended by a client of mine. He lived in Argentina and said these Empanadas were legit. They'll trailer was on Mary Ann Cleveland by Empire High School this afternoon. I had three empanadas; sweet potato, fugaza and fatay. These empanadas were full of flavor! The gentlemen explained the ingredients and were very pleasant. Definite must try!!! read more

I was greeted kindly when I came in. The menu and how they operate was explained. The food came out hot and fast. I could see part of the prep area in the kitchen and it was exceptionally clean. They have cool artwork on the wall. The two people that helped me were very kind. And the empanadas were delicious. I will be going back without a doubt. Awesome place! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Here are the beef and chicken empanadas. - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Che Cafe is amazing! My family is from Buenos Aires and we got 60 empanadas and a ton of alfajores from here for a family reunion. All of my primos, tias, and tios were amazed by how authentic and delicious all the food was, especially for being in Tucson. I couldn't recommend this place more! The owners are also super nice. Five stars! read more

By far one of the best Argentine empanadas I've had in Arizona. Juicy, rich, well seasoned beef empanadas. Tangy fatays. The vegetarian ones are equally amazing with succulent and tender spinach mixed with full bodied mozzarella. I used to drive to LA to bring back dozens of empanadas and am so happy to see a shop like this open in Tucson. I lived in Buenos Aires for a long time and this is very similar in quality. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I recently discovered this spot. It's kind of hard to find if you've never been here. A little front on the side of a supermarket. The owner was friendly and explained the menu. I had the pizza Fugazza. Wife had the empanadas. When ordering, it seemed the empanadas were a little pricy. Then the food came. The pizza can easily feed 2. The empanadas were standard sized, but the quality was there. Everything turned out very good. The fatay (sweetened ground beef) was done with lemon juice and caramelized onions. If I had any complaints, it would be very, very petty. A better location? More beverages to drink? Maybe a slightly thinner crust for the pizza? Certainly nothing bad. I had alfajores to go. Homemade. VERY good. I will certainly be back despite having to drive across town. Worth the trip. If you haven't been here, I recommend you try it. read more

Che Café empanadas is my favorite place of all restaurants in Tucson. The empanadas are so delicious. I tried the Fatay, beef,, chorizo, and egg and strawberry cream. Both of the owners are always on site and their food is absolutely delicious. Dante, the owner was so kind and great service. read more

Owners moved here from Texas, very friendly and down to earth. Tried a few different ones. Humita, Beef, Chicken, and Fatay. All delicious. And they are all labeled so you know which one is which. read more

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The wife and I stopped by on the way back from the Titan Missile Museum. The staff is friendly, the empanadas are great ... especially the beef and the strawberry and crème. If you are in the Tucson area, you like empanadas and mom and pop shops this should be on your short list. read more

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Great food and wonderful service. My wife and went there for lunch today and it was great. We had the chicken empanadas and they were delicious. The criollo sauce and the chimichuri sauce were a perfect accompaniment. We got two of the sweet empanadas to go for dessert. The apple pie one was delicious and packed full of flavor and filling. The service was excellent as well and. Very welcoming and friendly. read more

It was good to stumble upon this Argentinian place selling mostly empanadas and fugazza (Argentinian pizza). Friendly staff. Located at the rear of Food City supermarket off Irvington. Will likely try their pizzas on the next visit. Must try empanadas are beef, spinach, and humita (sweet corn base and cheese). read more

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The place was small and simple, the owner and other chefs were so kind. Talked to you like there was no rush and explained their menu extensively, which was good since it was my first time. Food was great. Tried a series of empanadas and they were all great. (Beef, strawberry cream, and humita). Chimichuri and red salsa were delicious. Having lived in Argentina for two years, their empanadas were legit! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Went to try them out. I'm an Atlanta native and I've had my share of argentinian empanadas (mostly from friends from Argentina) they are not something you find all the time so I was surprised I found them near the site I was working in Tucson. Empanadas are hands down the best Argentinian empanadas you'll find in the area. Possibly the only ones. If you have a chance give them a try. You won't regret it. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Great flavors, excellent service! - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Crispy and flavorful Empanadas! Service is great, the server is so hospitable. The Ambiance is a simple restaurant with an argentinian decor. read more

Best empanadas in town! Amazing food. Great service. Very thoughtful and intentional food. read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - Yum - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very happy find on Yelp. This may be a new place, I don't remember seeing it pop up before. I was very pleased with the results. This is a small, family owned place, the empanadas are as good as those I've had in Argentina. The staff is very friendly. Got into town just after lunch on a Sunday. Wasn't going to eat until dinner, but...empanadas. Had two beef and a chicken. Will try the others the next time I'm here (which will probably be for lunch in the next day or two). The atmosphere is great. Fun music playing. Empanadas we're outstanding, tried some with both of the available salsas (chimi and criolla). Will have to try the fatay and spinach ones next. I usually go for the savory empanada, but I might have to try the apple pie one for dessert. Highly recommend. read more

I was missing the flavors of home. In Brazil we call empanadas "pastel." The dough was a bit different from the baked empanadas from Brazil, but the filling was pretty much the same. We tried the Humita, Spinach, Fatay, Empizza, beef, strawberry cream and pineapple. The spinach empanada is like eating an Oysters Rockefeller without the oyster. The Fatay has ground beef soaked in lemon juice for 24 hours and we ordered more. We loved the Pineapple Cream empanada, but the Strawberry Cream was ok. The Empizza is like a small Calzone with a lot of pepperoni. read more

Absolutely Amazing Empanadas! This was my first time trying empanadas and I am very impressed! The two gentleman there were very easy to talk to and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend eating here since the prices arent too bad! read more

The food is great. People also great. But you can't count on them to be on location. They evidently host a lot of events, but don't notify the public. read more

First time trying I live nearby the empanadas were delicious with the sauces: parsle/vinegar n hot sauce I tried spinach/cheese n caramelized onions/cheese will go back eat them warm as they r served I took a bite with one sauce n kept alternating sauces were enough for two empanadas! Friendly guys John n Dante! read more

Very friendly, tasty great experience . Clean little family owned business , Will try again next time in the area . read more

Amazing food and friendly service. My husband and I tried a few different empanadas and they were all incredible. This place is definitely a hidden gem. We will be sure to be back soon. read more

Just off a flight in and wanted something not too heavy, or fast food. This place was amazing! I took the gentleman working the front advice on what to try. It was excellent, I ordered and encore after the first one. The criollo sauce is just the right amount of spice. The establishment is clean, bright and elegant. For what I paid I didn't expect tablecloth, glassware, ceramic plates and silverware. I can't wait to pop back into town and eat here again! read more

Che Cafe Empanadas Argentinas - The encore, pineapple and cream! - Empanadas Near Me - Tucson, Arizona