Marini's Empanada Kitchen is a small storefront offering a large menu of savory and sweet…read moreempanadas. We tried quite a few ranging from the Beef Gaucho to the bacon cheeseburger. My favorite was the chicken diablo with their chimichurri sauce. The guava dessert empanada was packed with fruit and dusted in powdered sugar. We enjoyed our empanadas at the two outdoor tables.

All I can say is WOW... just WOW. These empanadas are NO JOKE. We got a variety of fillings & each…read moreone is as delicious as it is unique. I placed an order online on the way home. we picked it up (it's a small cute shop right in the corner), got it home & I tell you what I was barely able to get a picture! The smores one was BOMB! The brisket ones we got were juicy yet not soggy at all. The actual crust was amazing by itself. This is absolutely 8 stars out of 5!! We will be coming back for more! Oh yeah they have parking right on the side!

Que sabroso y todos bien amable y amorosos…read more The empanadas are delicious and the customer service is superb. You're treated like family. Please come support!

Great customer service! The place smelled clean & everything looked great. I got 3 empanadas,…read morechicken + potato, beef + potato and yuca + beef and they were all DELICIOUS. The prices were super affordable as well, just about $2-3 per each item. I just stopped by to grab something quick but I certainly plan on coming back and trying out some other menu items. Their desserts looked great.

Cute little spot in League city! Almost easy to miss but look for the little white building,…read moreparking is limited but loop right in. Love that drive thru is an option as well! Went for the first time with a group of 7 and got a table on the back patio. There's plenty of seating on the inside, the front, back and bar patio! Tried both savory and sweet options and was not disappointed! Also enjoyed the selection of specialty lattes. The staff was super attentive and friendly! We felt welcomed even though we were a larger group. Even with it being a walk up to order spot, they still came to check on us constantly and helped clear our items and bring stuff out in a timely manner. Can't wait to come back and try more! Top favorite was the original and the guava empanada! MUST ORDER!

The customer service is always awesome. I appreciate the…read morehospitality every time. The empanadas are very well filled with meats they're not stingy at all! Always fresh to order

Growing up in Houston, I would always see Marini's whenever my family and I drove by the old…read morelocation. As I got older, I would pass by it myself and always wanted to stop in...but life kept being life and I just never seemed to have the free time. I was finally able to stop by yesterday! I absolutely loved how the decor starts from the outside...it immediately draws you into the experience. The inside is vibrant, full of life and just feels welcoming. I was warmly greeted as I walked in. I headed toward the register and on my left I saw something that immediately caught my eye: Alfajores. Now, Alfajores are these wonderful sandwich cookies that are especially popular in Argentina and Uruguay. They're unique because they're traditionally made with cornstarch rather than just flour, giving them that wonderfully tender texture. They're filled with dulce de leche and often coated in shredded coconut. Some are even perfumed with lemon zest, depending on the region. I knew immediately that I'd be getting some. I ordered the Gaucho and the Chicken Diablo. The service was cordial and sweet: big smiles and a genuinely warm demeanor. The young lady told me my order would be ready shortly. She gave me an exact number of minutes, but I honestly forgot how many she said! I then turned around and, lo and behold, it all clicked. It was called "Marini's" because of the owners. To my surprise, there was a painting of a face I recognized. Years ago, my family and I attended a church called Centro Familiar Cristiano. Marcelo Marini! He has the kind of face you don't forget--very recognizable and distinctive. I thought it was lovely to discover that he was one of the owners. I only wish I had known years ago that this was his family's business. I absolutely loved how the restaurant is decorated. The writing that guests have left on the walls gives the place so much heart and personality. I've never been to Argentina, but Marini's gives me the impression of being a little getaway...a small glimpse of what it might feel like to experience Argentine culture. The young lady who took my order brought everything out with another smile. The Gaucho was fabulous. It was well seasoned and I loved the added detail of the olives. The chicken was shredded, tender and well seasoned too. The crust was crispy without being greasy. I also really enjoyed the chimichurri and the red sauce, which had a pleasant little kick of heat. And the Alfajores were spot on: tender cookies, rich dulce de leche filling and that coating of coconut that gives them such a wonderful finishing touch. I really enjoyed my visit to Marini's. Next time, I need to eat inside so I can fully enjoy the atmosphere while I eat-maybe with a glass of Malbec.

This place has been on my radar for a long time and finally stopped today. That was best decision I…read moremade all day. The place was tucked off in plaza I had to get up in there and was so pleasantly surprised. So cozy and cute. They have a great selection of empanadas and all the ones I had were sooooooo good. The spinach was a little juicier than I anticipated but everything was made so fresh. The Tia Maria and eggplant were my favorites and the sauces were a great addition in flavor. The dessert empanada sweet potatoes was top tier. The filling was just sweet enough, definitely want to taste the others, especially since they make their own fruit fillings. I can see how they've been around for so long. New customer alert !

I was here several weeks ago with a friend who introduced me to the business. If you follow me you…read moremay have read my post. Specifically about the pineapple cream cheese dessert empanada! I came today to get a dozen, 13 actually, to share with friends on the 4th! I arrived while the counter person was offloading supplies. He said they opened at 11am. I placed an order for 1 dozen pineapple, cream cheese empanadas. I got there at 10:20am. Diego said he would work on it and they would be ready when they opened @11am. Unfortunately, Diego did not have my order ready when they opened. I clearly told him when he was bringing in product for the day that I need a dozen pineapple cream cheese empanadas when they opened. He said OK and continue bringing in product. At 11 AM when they opened, I went in and to my surprise Diego had not placed my order and it definitely wasn't ready. I was a bit annoyed and a tad bit confused. I said to him why didn't you place the order like I asked you to when you were bringing in supplies it went on to say that look if you need payment prior to getting the order that would not have been a problem, but you let me believe you were going to start making empanadas so they'd be ready when you opened. Diego counted with "no that's not what I said, I told you that you could place your order when we opened". To say I was more than annoyed would be a colossal understatement! I was so impressed with this product that I ordered a dozen to share three each with people that I consider special. Unfortunately, for Diego and the business owner, his unprofessionalism and outright deception cost him a potentially long-term customer. Like all of you I earned my money and I want to spend it supporting businesses that appreciate those people who support them. I was so disrespected that I choose not to get over it, but rather spend my money at a restaurant that has good product and values. It's customers more than this establishment! Does this restaurant make it quality product absolutely! Does this restaurant value customer is coming early in placing orders with them directly and honoring what they say? Absolutely not, at least not in my case! This restaurant goes from 5 to 2 stars because of this awful interaction. I am so disappointed, but that is life and with so many awesome businesses out there vying for customers this behavior could send them into a death spiral. GN3

Empanada perfection!…read more The restaurant is very small inside and there are only about 6 tables inside, so we opted for a to-go order. The line was long but moved quickly. Once we reached the front of the line the person taking our order was pleasant and informative. It took about 35 mins to get our order. Which makes perfect sense because we chose the baked option over fried, which I'm sure added extra time. The faves were the chicken curry for the savory and the pineapple cream cheese for the dessert. Empanadas Perfectas! El restaurante es muy pequeño por dentro y solo hay unas 6 mesas adentro, por lo que optamos por un pedido para llevar. La fila era larga pero avanzaba rápidamente. Una vez que llegamos al frente de la fila, la persona que tomó nuestro pedido fue agradable e informativa. Nos llevó unos 35 minutos recibir nuestro pedido. Lo cual tiene mucho sentido porque elegimos la opción horneada en lugar de frita, lo que estoy seguro agregó tiempo extra. Los favoritos fueron el pollo al curry para lo salado y el queso crema de piña para el postre.

The BEST Argentinian empanadas you will ever eat in Texas!! Very authentic and flavorful…read more Me.sebastian was an incredible host and gave excellent service! The place was spotless, very clean. I am overly satisfied and will be back asap!!!

Get the lamb empanada! Super tasty empanadas with the best spicy chimichurri cute cafe ambiance…read moregreat stop for a snack

We just moved to the Houston area from west Texas. Being Colombian, there were no options for me…read moreout west. We're originally from Connecticut so I had Colombian food all around me. When I got here and found Cheo's, I was extremely excited to say the least. I picked up a dozen empanadas today and my husband and I devoured them in less than 10 minutes, as you can see from the picture. They reminded me of home and I couldn't be any happier. Thank you Haviva and Felix!!

Delicious empanadas. They don't have a physical store. I placed my order by phone and picked it up…read moreat their household. The owners were very responsive via text.

Coming soon (posted 7.9.22) article by The Impact. Love…read moreseeing new restaurants come to our area. Will keep you posted when they open. They are going to have done-in, curbside pickup & delivery.

Had been patiently waiting for this place to open - and it was well worth the wait!…read more Atmosphere is awesome - customer service is top notch! Since it was their second day open, there were a few items that weren't available. We decided to go with the Salteña, Fish, Chorizo, Artichoke and Dessert Empanadas. Most were fried but a few were baked as well. The outside of the fried empanadas were crispy while the insides were stuffed to the brim with yummy goodness. I would suggest, that if you order the fried ones to eat as soon as possible, since they might get soggy if sat for too long. The baked empanadas were great as well - once again overflowing with stuffings! They definitely did not skimp. All in all, I'm so delighted this restaurant has joined the Cypress community. It'll definitely become a regular for our family!

I come every morning to get the best chorizo and egg torta I've ever had…read more I can't express in words how orgasmic the tortas are! Wow..it really starts my day off great. I literally can't get enough! The hard working ladies are always accommodating and nice to me. Thank you sooo much y'all truly! I drive an extra 20 mins just to come and it's sooo worth it. Don't second guess on coming here. Also, if you love chorizo try them tortas!!!

Sometimes all it takes is a craving and a good map app…read more My son and I were headed from Northwest Houston toward the Galleria when I got a random craving for empanadas. A quick search along our route brought us to The Empanada Company, and we arrived about 45 minutes before closing. The place isn't very large, and the bakery display cases held what was left of the day's offerings. The young lady behind the counter had been sweeping when we walked in and wasn't especially chatty when I asked about the different empanadas, but she answered my questions and let us browse. I was disappointed to find that the Chicken Tinga empanada I had my eye on was already sold out. My son ordered a couple of chicken pastries, and I gave him the side-eye because those aren't really empanadas in my book. I went with a Picadillo empanada, which came in more of a bell shape than the traditional empanada shape I'm used to seeing. Since I was still craving chicken and the empanada version was gone, I also grabbed one of the chicken pastries. The pastries were incredibly flaky--so flaky that half of one seemed determined to end up in my lap. Fortunately, the chicken filling was so good that I forgot about the mess until I finished eating. The Picadillo empanada was also quite tasty and easily the highlight of my visit. One thing that stood out was the pricing. Compared to other places I've visited for empanadas, the menu was surprisingly affordable. That's becoming increasingly rare these days. My only real complaint is the limited drink selection. A good empanada deserves a good beverage (Dr. Pepper) to go with it. Overall, this was a pleasant stop. The food was good, the prices were reasonable, and I'd definitely come back--especially for two or three more of those Picadillo empanadas. Worth a visit if you're in the area and looking for a quick, satisfying snack.

Owner watches you from home on camera. Very creepy…read more And forget any service. Nice young man but one person waiting on the entire restaurant. This is our second time. Never again.

This is a cute family-run restaurant full of customers on a Saturday night. There was only 1…read morewaiter servicing the whole place so be patient. We didn't get to try a lot of items on their menu so my impression is limited to what we ordered. For appetizers, we had a variety of empanadas (spicy ground beef, chicken chipotle, italian, fugazetta). All are very tasty and probably one of the best items they have. The chimichurri that comes with them is a stand-out. We had the platter of mixed meats (parrillada che gaucho) that included 3 kinds of sausages, chicken breast, sweetbread, short rib, flank and skirt steaks. The sausages were good, the chicken was standard grilled chicken breast and the beef cuts were pretty tough (our knives had a really hard time cutting through them). Again, the chimichurri is the star and makes the meats much better. It came with 2 sides so we chose asparagus and fries tossed in garlic+parsley. For dessert, we had an apple maple empanada and a banana dulce de leche empanada with ice cream. Both are delicious but that banana one is a must-try. Fabulous.