Sometimes life redirects us to another location and it turns out more relax and better. As I was…read moreplanning to attend a food event, but instead I ended up here at Mpanadas and if you blink, you'll drive right by it lol. They have manageable parking space on a corner lot next to Domino's, across from Burritos Bros and Starbucks. As you walked in, it's a cozy place with a few seats and they offer a variety of options from savory empanadas, sorbet and gelato desserts; cold and hot beverages. There were 6 items order: 1) Bulgogi 2) Philly 3) Tangy BBQ 4) Horchata 5) Strawberry Lemonade 6) Chorizo. Each empanadas have their own unique flavors and they were delicious. Don't forget to ask for their green sauce to dip or pour on top to enhance the flavors. They also offer jalapeño hot sauce but don't really have a kick if you are a spicy lover. The horchata was delicious and the strawberry lemonade was refreshing and a little tart. You would order your food at the counter and they will call your number to be picked up. This family owned restaurant provides great service, comfortable atmosphere and very helpful in choosing your order. I would make a future trip to try other flavors from their menu.

I wasn't a huge fan of the name. The results, though, were what I'd hoped. Getting a combo with a…read morehorchata allowed me to get some refreshment in the moment and some empanadas for later. They had three vegetarian ones (one of which was vegan), so not a bad selection. My spinach and cheese one really delivered on flavor and I shared the others. The place had some dessert options as well. I hope they rotate the menu, as it would give me an excuse to come back.

Great empanadas! Baked with lots of choices! Friendly people and conveniently located at the…read moreairport! The vibe was good. Easy to pair with other food options and fairly priced!

Eh decent empanadas if you're hungry, but keep your expectations low. The texture was pretty crispy…read moreat the ends but soft in the middle and quite dry too. I tried the following: - Classic chicken - dry. Portion is filling but not very enjoyable. - Ham & cheese - horrible. Just horrible. Never ever get this. Ham was all ground up (not in chunks) and blended with cheese, and it just looked (and tasted) so unappealing... - Spinach and cheese - best of the three, but as you can see, the bar was set very low. Service was good and friendly though.

I've been to Peruvian Brothers in the past. My daughter really likes it. For Pentagon City, it's…read moredefinitely one of the better places. The portions are large and the food is fresh. I ordered a chicken bowl which comes with a generously sized boneless skinless chicken breast, yuka fries, veggies, 1/2 an avocado and quinoa. I love the yuka fries. Perfectly cooked, crispy outside and soft inside and great flavor. The stir fried veggies are also really good, not overly cooked with lots of umami. The chicken is tender and not dry! The chicken is simple which I think is perfect so it doesn't conflict with the other things in the plate. They close fairly early at 7 pm. I came around 6:30. There was a large group and a couple of other tables and they didn't rush anyone out the door.

First I must say this amazing food and atmosphere! The service is top notch and I can't give this…read moreplace enough stars! I got the power bowl and it did not disappoint! The sauces are delicious! If you are visiting the area this is one of my top recommendations for this area! I love it and can't wait to come back! Thanks Peruvian Brothers for a fantastic experience!

Great to see a new Argentine empanada spot in Alexandria, conveniently close to Arlington! The…read moreempanadas also travel well via UberEats. I tried a variety and enjoyed them all. The spicy beef had a nice kick, caprese tasted like margherita pizza, and the fugazzeta was reminiscent of a white pizza--very good. The jamon & queso was delicious, with just the right amount of salt and a satisfying chunk of unmelted mozzarella in the middle. Both the fried and baked empanadas were great, but I preferred the baked ones overall. Definitely worth stopping by to try for yourself!

Really good food. Enjoy the food and the chimichurri and also the delivery was flawless.read more

I love pretty much all traditions of empanadas, from Dominican Pastelitos to Colombian styles, but…read moreI'm somewhat skeptical of fusion empanadas. So I was happily surprised by the empanadas at Empanadas De Mendoza. I orders their 3 empanadas and side combo which included a traditional beef, pineapple chicken, bbq pork, and French fries. The empanadas rappers were light and crispy and the fillings were generous and juicy. The fries were nicely seasoned. My favorite was the chicken and pork. My only complaint was that the empanadas are a little small and a bit pricey, but I get it - we're in a recession. Overall it was a great meal and I look forward to trying their food again.

When I tell you that the universe is always looking out I mean it! I have been having one hell of a…read moreweek and was about to go through my normal work-week what shall I make for my healthy dinner when I remembered that this food truck was coming to my apartment complex.... SCORE! I said although I've never had them, didn't even peek at them on Yelp :: GASP:: and have been spoiled by authentic empanadas growing up in the NYC area that I would still give them a shot bc I totally needed to eat some stress away and empanadas sounded like the perfect escape to do so. The line was fairly long for the truck but they had it running like a well oiled machine and the guy taking orders was super friendly which made waiting in the cold and dark totally worth it . I went with the 3 empanadas + a side so that I could totally truly give them a fair shot and see what they were working with. I opted for the Spicy Beef, Honey BBQ Pork and the 3 Cheese empanadas + the Chimichurri Fries as a side. OOOOOOOOOMMMGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Every morsel of these empanadas, those damn fries and the side dipping sauces were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! I literally devoured everything all by myself in under 15 minutes....and I am PROUD ! This place is legit and their flavors are magical! The spicy beef was spicy, the 3 cheeses were cheesy, the honey bbq was perfectly pulled pork like and those fries with the sauces were restaurant week worthy! I can't wait to try the other empanadas on their next go round and must say that my entire week is all better because of Empanadas De Mendoza

This food truck stopped by my apartment complex yesterday. For 30 dollars, we got 4 empanadas - 2…read morechicken and 2 steak. The steak empanadas had more potatoes in them than meat. They have a great flavor but it felt a little expensive for the empanadas to not be stuffed with meat instead of veggies.

Love love love the empanadas here! But the chimichurri is to die for! You have to get a bottle if…read moreyou are here. I also recommend the spinach feta as it is so flavorful and the only empanada I dream of. If you are in the area you have to go here! The owner is super sweet and love talking to him and learning about his business.

These guys are on Too Good To Go. They open the ordering option and cancel your order at the last…read moreminute. The cancellation never goes through because when you drive there to pickup your order is not there. They tell you it was cancelled yet you get charged. A complete inconvenience for no reason and they do t bother to make good for this inconvenience. I have to deal with my credit card company to get this refunded. You guys are a waste of time.

They used to be really good. But since they changed their hours and have new people there, its not…read moreso good anymore. The ones I've had recently on different occasions have been dry. Without the sauces they charge for, they aren't that good. They need to refine their recipes.

I'm obsessed with Franchesca's and I'm not an empanada girl - but I've converted…read more Their aioli is amazing but I haven't had an empanada I didn't like. My fav is the crab, ham and cheese, and standard chicken (any variation). It's so simple but done so well. Tender, flaky and well seasoned! Not dry whatsoever

I had a craving for some empanadas today so I ventured out of the house into unfamiliar parts of…read moreBaltimore to find this hidden gem. The place is small but it was packed with folks enjoying food and conversation. I love the decor they also have lunch specials as well which makes it a little easy on your pockets. The empanadas are a little pricey but they are hand made with love so what do you expect, they are so delicious which make it well worth the dough lol.

The best empanadas in the area, hands down! The dough is slightly sweet (maybe that's my…read moreimagination...but it tastes great) and the filling is ALWAYS delicious regardless of which variety you pick. My 7-year old and I pick up a couple in the morning and have them for lunch sometime over the weekend. They're good hot or at room temp. The Empanada Stand is often the most active business at the Del Ray Farmer's Market and with good reason. You can count on fresh ingredients and a quality product EVERY time!

The pastry was really good although it's kind of hard and holds in the juice in this empanada. I…read morewasn't used to such a filling, but hear that it is the Bolivian way. I did like the olives and the eggs in it, but the filling was a lot sweeter than expected (I got the beef), and it was laced with onions and cilantro (I hate cilantro). Others have touted that this place is amazing, so I hate to touch that but this guy (who's at the Old Town farmer's market on Wednesdays from 3:30 to I dunno when) might have been too hyped up for me by friends. But really I think that it was just flavors I'm not into that did it, I'm sure some people would think this is amazing. I will try the chicken next week and see how that goes. Follow up review to come.