What han awesome place to eat empanadas, Arepas and tequenos. Clean! Good decor and great service trully worth it. I recommend it 2000% Also make sure to try their spicy souce is soo good. read more

Dona Empanada - Empanada. - Venezuelan Near Me - Doral, Florida

Good quality and good service. Definitely Recomend the empanadas and the mini tequenos. Is my place to go every time we are inviting to a day in a bote I usually Eder cheese and meat empanadas and the mini tequenos. Always is a hit! read more

Empanadas are 100% a must. Place is small but really worth the try! Try empanada de mechada and empanada de queso, you will be coming back to get more! read more

Cute little spot! I tried the beef (carne molida) empanada and the "Pabellon" (carne, beans, platano y queso). It all taste good and the empanadas are huge (that's what she said lol). I was a bit disappointed with the beef empanada because it seem to not have enough beef. The pabellon is very filling and had more beef along with everything else. I ordered a all natural mango juice which was good as well. I paid $11.30 for the three items, kind of costly for empanadas. I think the juice was about $4. Oh yeah, try the white sauce! read more

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I had come here long ago and the first thing I noticed was that it is completely remodeled; much more modern, cleaner and nicer. I was next door running some errands in the morning and decided to grab a quick empanada to-go. Being Venezuelan, I can NEVER turn down an empanada. I immediately checked-in and was happy that it had 10%, however, the girl at the front said they were not granting it since it's from the old owner; bummer. She went on to explain that the old owner does not want to give them the Yelp password and does not return their phone calls and whatnot- turned me off completely. Anyhow, the empanada de pollo was okay. To my surprise, it was not too greasy (thankfully) and had the right amount of chicken inside, but it felt re-heated and not too fresh for being early in the morning. I most probably would not come back because I feel I've had better in the area, but I didn't entirely hate it, so who knows... Word of advice: do not tell your clients too much information. Plus, 10% off an empanada won't hurt your business. read more

Super delicious empanadas with a really amazing, unexpectedly diffferent crust. These empanadas are HUGE! Two empanadas make for a filling meal. The dough is a very different type of dough like nothing I've never had. Soft inside and crispy outside. I had the panela de empanada de platano y queso. It was slightly sweet, salty, and just plain yummy! I The downside is that the empanadas were definitely greasy, but luckily it didn't compromise the crispiness. I also tried the empanada de carne mechada which was also really yummy. The marinade was super flavorful and also had a nice sweet/salty thing going on. I would definitely recommend going to try this place. It's worth the drive, which was actually surprisingly pleasant. This part of Doral is like falling off of the face of the planet, lol--cows, gigantic houses, etc, lol. I highly recommend trying the Pannela drink, which is made from panela/piloncillo, lime, and water. It tastes like a really delicious sweet tea. read more

I have been there 2-3 times. Waiting time is always an issue. Staff don't have customer service skills. Today so far more than 35 min since I ordered 9 empanadas and still waiting for those to go. Customers are cancelling orders left and right due to waiting time. Food is OK but not worth waiting time. read more

The best empanadas in doral! Hands down, they also have the best teqeños ever! Make sure to try it with their special sauce too

Los domingos NUNCA tienen producto listo para despachar y puedes pasar horas esperando por una empanada. El producto es bueno pero el tiempo de espera es agobiante. Pueden mejorar pero simplemente no les importa. read more

This may be the best Venezuelan style empanaderia in Miami so far. I haven't had one better yet. The yellow corn crust for the empanada was thin, not too thick, and the stuffing was plentiful and delicious in the pabellon. It is an affordable place, but I thought some empanadas might be a bit pricier than it should be - in particular the one with cheese although it wasn't just any cheese. The pabellon empanada is a reasonable and yummy deal though. read more

I'm from Venezuela, and I live in Doral... where of course you'll find so many places where they serve Empanadas and arepas, but this place is the best. Empanadas here are so crispy and delicious , made to order, they have great combinations. My favorite are the sweet plantains with cheese(I love the taste of sweet and salty), and my second favorite is the Pabellon one, it has sheared meat, black beans and sweet plantains, it may sound weird, but is sooooo delicious!!, . They cost approx. $5 depending on the type of empanada you get, but one will fill you up. Also they serve authentic Venezuelan breakfast, drinks, and a variety of products. The place is nicely decorated, I always enjoy going there. try it you'll love it. read more

Being born and raised in Mexico I didnt have too much exposure to Latinamerican food other than Argentinean, but when I arrived to Miami I really began to explore the different flavors from Central and Soouth America and of the things that I found the most amazing was how we are so interconnected and how food in some ways are so similar, so my loved with the underworld of fried food from (specially Colombia and Venezuela) began. And then, then somebody took me to this strip mall hole in the wall, with the MOST AMAZING Venezuelan empanadas in the world, why I loved them so much, well, first of all any food that is fried...tastes good, but secondly because this fried Venezuelan empanadas remindend me so much Mexican REAL quesadillas, not the cheddar flour tortillas you order at Chilis, you cant really find them here in Miami, and they are practically the same, fried corn dough with a sort of stuffing. So make your self a favor, and stop eating those burgers or fried chicken as a comfort food, give this hidden gem a try. I really recommend the one with beef and cheese, and the best one; the one with plantains. And dont forget to have an Agua de Panela instead of a coke, its basically Limeade. read more

Dona Empanada - Venezuelan Near Me - Doral, Florida

Great empanadas venezolanas, delicious tequeños and the arepas are also very tasty. Clean place and the customer service was really friendly. They are cooking the empanas as they need them, be careful, they are extremely hot. For sure I will come back. read more

The best "empanadas" in Doral!!! The service is great and the "chicha" in unbelievable good!!! We will come back for sure!!! Las mejores empanadas del doral!! Son deliciosas!!! La atención es excelente (nueva gerencia) y la chicha es del mas allá!! Seguro vamos a volver!!! read more

the worse empanadas eveeerrr empanada de carne mechada completely dryer and sour because the oil that the fryer was old ‼ disgusting perdi mi dinero read more

First- it's a small place in a strip center and I had several choices for dinner. You place your order at the counter and then pick it up. I ordered the ground bees empanada. After all, I came for the empanadas. When I tried to order an arepa, I was told the empanada was very big. It was. I love fried food and what is not? This was good!! A little oily but good. After all, fat makes food taste good. The juice selection was wonderful. The spicy sauce and garlic sauce a great combination. The ambiance with the lighting was cheap looking but what the heck? I got a great dinner for less than $8! For what it is - it's great. Not date night great but good inexpensive food great . read more

Definitely the best empanadas ever! Fresh, super crunchy and tasty, empanadas are little bit sweet which I completely love. You can't leave without trying the Jugo de Parchita (passion fruit juice), you might find it pricy but is totally worth it, prices are very reasonable. I ordered something that they usually don't do: an empanada operada with plátano, and they still did it for me and it was out of this world. If you're an empanada fan and you are constantly looking for good empanadas like the ones you were used to in Venezuela just like I do, you are in the right place for sure :) read more

Dona Empanada - Carne mechada operada con plátano. Excelente! - Venezuelan Near Me - Doral, Florida

Las empanadas son recalentadas, nada bueno y caro para lo que es. No son friendly con los pets, tenemos un perrito de servicio y nos dejaron entrar con el. No lo recomiendo. read more

Avoid this place!! Save your money!! It use to be a nice warm empanada shop, but now they did a few renovations and change in staff. Not only is the decor atrocious, but the cook takes way too long to complete an order. My girlfriend and I were the only customers around, and they still took FOREVER to make two mediocre empanadas. It's a shame how quickly a place can go from friendly and delicious, to unattractive and slow. Please, don't waste your time. read more

The empanadas are big and tasty. They have just the right amount of crust and plenty of fillings. So many choices and very affordable. One empanada is enough for me but two is the most I have seen anyone eat. This place gets my vote. Enjoy! read more

Omg!!! So I was planning to grocery shop at the Sedanos in this shopping center when I saw the sign "La Reina De las Empanadas". So I thought it was columbian at first but then when I walked in I asked and they said they were from Venesuela. I saw the chart with a variety of empanadas...I asked for the most popular which the lady said carne mechada....Hay Dios Mio.....I got the carne mechada combined with cheese...Like 5 minutes later there it was a BIG Crsipy EMPANADA ESPECIAL ...along with a bottle of hot sauce and a cream-green- like sauce....Then I don't know what hit me after a bite...............It was like HEAVEN ON EARTH...hummmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy! read more

La encargada de atender a la clientela esta de mal humor, hice mi pedido (muy simple) pues es un sitio que vende empanadas. Pedi 6 empanadas para los adultos y 2 raciones de mini empanadas de queso para mis hijos. Se supone que siempre la comida de los ninos sale primero. Despues de entregarnos nuestras empanadas, demoraron mas de 15 min en entregar la de los ninos y trajeron 1 sola orden, despues de 10 min traen la segunda orden de empanaditas sorpresa eran todas de carne y no de queso como se habian pedido. Cabe destacar que el lugar estaba vacio cuando llegamos por ende fuimos los unicos en ser atendidos en ese momento....aún estoy esperando las empanadas de mis hijos. Mala decision haber venido a este lugar. read more

I love this place. I grew up in Venezuela and always have a craving for Venezuelan style arepas and this place is awesome. Aside from their cachapas, arepas, and empanadas, I haven't had any of their other food, but those three items are super tasty... especially their empanadas :) Try it out! read more

This place is under new administration. Way better than before. Try an "empanada operada" or as we call it an "operada" they are great. But all "empanadas" are good here. Also they have great soups and a good "pabellon". Thanks read more

Delicious empanadas!!!! By far the best I've had ... try the Pabellon or the chicken, avocodo and cheese one. Their breakfast menu looks pretty good too but I have yet to try it. read more

Delicious Venezuelan-style empanadas, the best Venezuelan empanadas in Miami.

The empanadas are really really reeeeally good... However, they are very pricy. I can get an empanada just across the street at La Pergola for 2.50 and here they are charging around 3.15 for a basic empanada. They have increased the prices about 5 times already. I mean, I know they have to make money, but I think it is too much for an empanada. The portions of the other dishes are not that big either for the price. At least everything is tasty :) read more

I only go here for the empanada de pabellon, I always call before picking up! It's so delicious you won't regret it! I don't mind driving over for that empanada! Totally recommended it read more

Place is pretty good, empanadas are huge and nice filling along with the spicy sauce, crust could be a bit crispier and less greasy. As far as arepas-huge once again but nothing like teh Colombian ones. The cheese was shreeded and both yellow and white and arepa was sort of crumby. Ive had better. read more

Slowest service ever. 30 minutes to serve a couple of empanadas. Employees spend more time studying receipts than actually pushing out orders. Avoid this place if you value your time. STILL WAITING AS I WRITE THIS REVIEW............. read more

Amazing food, wonderful friendly staff and decently priced. I cloud not have ask for more. My friends and I had brunch here, it's 4:00pm as I am typing this review and we are still stuffed. read more

They were very friendly especially the main cook. The arepa was delicious - baked arepa with ham and white grated cheese. Just like my Venezuelan family members prepare the arepa. The empanadas looked good thought it was fried. We would return. read more

Great empanadas... Feels like Venezuela in there and perfect before going to the beach! A little more greasy than what i prefer... But never disapoints. read more

This was great loved both the empanadas and arepas! The service was not the fastest but they were so nice. By the way it is called "La Dona de la Empanadas". It's worth a trip if you are in Miami. read more

The best empanadas ever. You should try the carne mechada one, the popular chicha and tequeños with tartara sauce, also the people is very kind. 100% good read more

Loooooove this place. The carne mechada empanadas are scrumptious as are the chicken and reina pepiada. I DIE for the green cilantro garlic dipping sauce. I buy a large tub whenever I visit and then use it on literally everything I cook for the week. read more

I read reviews for this restaurant and since I had not had an empanada (venezuelan style) in such a long time and was visiting the Miami area I felt I had to go. The empanadas are good but they are too greasy and need to be drained before presenting to customers. When you bite into it all this grease comes out. Also, if you purchase to go, the bag is drenced in grease. Service is also slow. Because of the grease factor I would rate ok. I recently had the opportunity to return to this restaurant only to be disappointed again. First, service is extremely slow. They take your order and just stare at you or into space for 15 to 20 minutes. Sometimes the person at the counter can disappear for darn near the entire time...so you just wait and watch the flat panel tv that usually has Global Vision on. They do not try to make conversation. We usually order to go. Second, when the food comes it is drenched in grease. I give up. I thought it would be different this time. I guess I will have to make my own empananadas! read more

When you visit Miami, then you must go through the process of eating an "empenada". Your first question should be "where to go?". Well, since I was in Doral (on the western edge of Miami), I was turned on to La Reina de las Empanadas. If you don't have a vehicle, it may be very difficult to make your way over here. Otherwise, this is worthy of the pilgrimage. This restaurant serves empenadas (the pastry filled treats of Latin America) and Arepas (a sandwich like torta also filled with treats). In my initial tasting, I can say that the empanadas are great but the arepas are ok. I would go hear just for the empenadas. They are a good size (about 6"). One of them is a nice snack. Add a second one, and you'll be full for the rest of the day. The choices are numerous and they are made to order. So, if you're in Miami, try and give La Reina your undivided attention. You won't be sorry. read more

Came here while in town for business. Drove twenty minutes from my hotel and the place was closed at 7:25 despite this site stating they were open until eight. Disappointing. read more