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    DMV Empanadas Gaithersburg

    4.0 (29 reviews)
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    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Luis D.

    I came in last week to grab empanadas for my wife and mom. My mom has 80 years plus of eating empanadas. My wife is fairly new to empanadas. I grew up eating them too. I found the chicken and beef empanadas good. I wouldn't say great though. The staff were friendly and quick. I ordered and had my food in 5-minutes. I did think that the empanadas were a bit overpriced. Now this shouldn't be a huge knock. I don't live in the area and it's more expensive than where I live. I had takeout so I can't really comment too much on ambiance. It was rather empty and seemed like a place to order and go.

    Steven T.

    I saw another long line at this stand and decided to try it. They had a huge variety of different empanadas to choose from. We chose a couple and thought they were great! The shell was nice and flakey, but also not too thick. My favorite was definitely the classic beef, full of tender beef in a savory juice. Definitely a bit pricey but a cool stand nonetheless. Empanadas: Beef, Chicken, Masaco and Pizza

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    Carla M.

    I found out about this empanada spot by going to the farmers market last year. So glad they opened up a store in Gaithersburg! I really enjoy their empanadas! They're always stuffed with lots of filling and the shell is soft and fluffy. I have tried their chicken, cheese burger, and steak and cheese empanadas. Also comes with their house made sauce. You can take out or eat there (not a lot of tables/chairs). Service is good! Check this spot out for some lunch or a tasty snack!

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    Flor O.

    Salteñas in Gaithersburg!!!!! I couldn't be more excited about this. If you haven't tried a Salteña in your life, you are missing out. They are a Bolivian specialty. Basically, a hot pocket with actual flavor and made with real ingredients. Again, so very thankful to the food Gods for having a DMV Empanadas so close by. And of course they gave soooooo many empanada variations for every type of meal/taste bud. Oh and don't forget to try a Mocochinchi drink. It's a chilled peach drink. Really delicious. The staff were welcoming, polite, and so very thankful that we came in. The store was immaculately clean, clear with pictures menu, digital screen ordering option, and bar seating. A must try. Just go.

    Shelly J.

    They are located next to Marshalls. You can order at the kiosk or they'll take your order. I ordered one shrimp and one chicken empanada. The shrimp one was seasoned good but their chicken one was ok. Im not a fan of bay leaves being in the mixture. I had never had a bay leaf stuffed inside an empanada. The empanadas seem that they are baked, their shell is labeled with the type of empanada you're getting. It as like a sweet taste. I've also see that they have saltenas, I'll try next time. The ladies that work there seem nice. They are very small. So seating is very limited. Plan on taking it to go.

    Janine T.

    I got a pesto and cheese and Nutella empanada! I love that the empanadas are stamped on the borders with what is inside--no more mixing up empanadas! Delicious, hot, and perfectly flavorful.

    Duane R.

    I didn't get a chance to get a picture of the food, but it was really good. That's definitely my to go spot just to get something quick and fast. The service is great ambience. It's not that bad. It's OK it's inviting if you wanted to sit in, you could sit in, but mainly everybody's in there to get something to go

    "Beef" empanada filled mostly with potatoes.

    We received a notification from Yelp that DMV Empanadas have opened, so we decided to check it out. Ordering at the counter was very quick and amicable. Prices are higher than other empanada eateries: $5 for each empanada & $6 for a salteña (sauce for an additional fee). Disappointing flavors. The salteña tasted like made with BBQ sauce and it was very dry inside. The beef empanada was filled mostly with potato and a very small amount of meat. Will not return and will not recommend.

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    Customer service is OK. It's a fast food place to grab something quick. Wasn't a fan of the empanadas but it is filling.

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    Amazing food and service would recommend to anyone 100% my favorite is the masaco empanada and the plates are delicious also

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    We visited the DuPont Circle's Farmers Market & saw a long line. We enjoyed their empanadas! So good! Definitely a must next time.

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    I have been here twice since moving to the area in May, and both previous visits were great. I…read morethought this was a cute, friendly establishment and had no complaints. Unfortunately, this visit completely changed my impression. I was finishing my beer when a manager--or someone who appeared to be one--asked if I wanted a menu. I said, "No, thank you. I'm just finishing this one beer and then I'll be on my way." She then informed me that if I wanted to remain seated outside, I would have to pay an additional $2 per beer to sit there. There was literally no one else using the outdoor seating. I was understandably surprised and asked, "Excuse me?" I was told that the charge was listed on the menu. That's not good communication. If you are going to charge customers an additional $2 simply for sitting in an otherwise empty outdoor seating area, that policy should be CLEARLY posted where customers can see it before they purchase their drink--not hidden somewhere on a menu that they haven't even been given or aren't looking at because they aren't ordering food. Then came the bill. The server literally dropped the book on the table. I looked at it and asked, "Did you just charge me for that?" She said yes. The attitude and manner in which the entire situation was handled were unnecessarily rude. And here's the thing: I've worked in Food & Beverage for 45 years. I have never experienced a policy communicated this poorly or a customer interaction handled this way. I couldn't help but wonder whether everyone sitting inside playing trivia was also being charged an additional $2 for every drink they purchased. If this is actually a policy, management needs to rethink both the policy and the way it is communicated. If it's intended to compensate servers for having customers occupy tables, there are far more professional ways to address that than surprising customers with an additional charge after they've already purchased their drink. I would have gladly finished my beer and left without an issue. Instead, I left feeling like I was being nickel-and-dimed and treated as though I had done something wrong simply by sitting outside and finishing a drink I had already purchased. That's especially disappointing because my first two experiences here were so positive. A $2 charge isn't what ruined this experience. The lack of transparency and the attitude did.

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    4.6(148 reviews)
    20.8 mi•Columbia Heights

    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.

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