I've seen this place a couple of times driving on Dixwell. Curiosity caused me to drive down the…read morenarrow two way street due to the small colorful establishment with a waving flag outside. I made a note and was determined to try it.. eventually. I finally tried it yesterday. They have a few offerings, but I was there for the empanadas only. I decided on two. Shrimp & Crab and the Philly. Both were seasoned to perfection! They also came with an optional empanada sauce. Warning.. the sauce is very spicy, but I enjoy the heat. Service was fast and friendly. Had the weather been better, I would've taken advantage of the very limited outside tables. It's really a takeout spot, as the name suggests. The shrimp were plump and the empanada was nicely stuffed. The pastry was also lightly seasoned. I'll be going back, as there are several varieties. My friend said the salmon was delicious.

Been here a few times for just empanadas and they've been pretty good. Decided to try something new…read moreand got fried fish, chicken wings and French fries. The fries tasted like they were refried from earlier in the day or even the day before. The chicken was rather salty but edible. The fish also tasted like it was reheated from another day, maybe even microwaved. Not exactly sure but it sure did not taste fresh! My Wife and I were very disappointed as we spent $50+ dollars to eat lunch from this spot and it was subpar. That's the risk you take when trying something new tho. The plantains were the best thing we got from this place. The spinach and cheese empanadas are loaded with too much cumin! It was an immediate no from my first and only bite! In conclusion, it is safe to say the empanadas are decent enough but as far as anything else, I wouldn't recommend it. We will not be returning to this establishment.

The food was yummy, the service was great, front end staff very kind, this is a collective so there…read moreis food/drinks to buy as well as handmade merchandise with Puerto Rican symbolism and native (Taino) culture inspired artworks, which adds to a culturally subversive ambiance. La comida estuvo deliciosa, el servicio fue excelente, el personal de recepción fue muy amable, este es un colectivo, por lo que hay alimentos y bebidas para comprar, así como productos hechos a mano con simbolismo puertorriqueño y obras de arte inspiradas en la cultura nativa (taína), lo que se suma a una ambiente culturalmente subversivo.

Came back again, the Sweet Sticky plantain is so delicious!!!! The captain America is good as well,…read morereminds me of a potato skin! Also the owner seemed very sweet! Thanks

Wow. Everything is handmade and delicious! My favorite is the empanada taco with steak and peppers…read morewith the sauces. All the sauces! Owners are incredibly friendly and grateful to all customers. Their prices are very fair! Go see them and get some amazing freshly made food! I will be back for everything on the menu and any specials they might create.

What a great find! The restaurant has a nice, cozy setup with a few tables, and the person at the…read moreregister was incredibly welcoming and helpful. We ordered the empanada tacos to go, and WOW, they were absolutely amazing! So flavorful and definitely worth the trip. We live about an hour away, and we're already talking about going back just to get some more! They're $5.95 each 100% recommend this place. If you haven't tried their empanada tacos yet, you're missing out! We'll definitely be back!

Highly recommend! Great friendly customer service. Excellent empanada tacos. I tried them yesterday…read moreand returned today. I will be a repeat customer. I am looking forward to trying other dishes there!

Can't miss with the empanadas but the lomp saltado was a waste of 8$. Just shameful to throw some…read morewhite rice in a container and slap on a few wedges and 3 slivers of onion with no peppers with a few pieces of steak and some red tomato sauce and call it Lomo. I hate places like that. Didn't even have the green cilantro sauce that goes with it. Please take that OFF the menu. Leave the steak tho, the steak was good

Such a cute nice venue, the owners provide an extremely relaxing atmosphere along with great…read morefriendly service. Nothing I can say about the food except simply ammaaaazing. Great place for lunch or a yummy snack.

Stopped by on a sunny day to satisfy my craving for empanadas, only because my boss said the…read morecatering empanadas we got from Empanadas Mama was not good empanadas lol For empanadas, we got the Hawaiian, Buffalo chicken and beef, $2.9 each. Came with two sauces. I liked all of them for being flavorful and not dry. Also got a churro. I think it's dusted with only white sugar, with no cinnamon. For people who don't like strong cinnamon flavor, this is a great treat!

I found this food truck at a downtown Bridgeport festival near the Green. I had seen it on social…read moremedia and was excited to try it. The owner Luis, was warm and welcoming. He took my order a Cuban Sandwich and a Pina Colada. The Cuban Sandwich was so tasty and freshly made. It was pressed. The pernil was seasoned perfectly and the pickles gave it the perfect tanginess. The Pina Colada was delicious not too sweet. A refreshing treat on a hot summer day. Next time I see the truck I'll try the empanadas. I've seen them at Skateport in Bridgeport. They also are available for catering and other special events.

So delicious, the empanada is simply chef's kiss. Every bite is savory. The service is excellent,…read morefast and efficient. The staff, is super sweet. Family owned and operated. I can't wait to go back for more.

Mike has moved locations to a convenience store on School Street in Vernon. Just like in Manchester…read morethese were so delicious. Crust was so tender, crispy and flavorful. The filling were very flavorful too! For $4 each they're super affordable and worth it! 1 is great, 1 and a half filled us up. Next time we will have to try a dessert empanada! Thanks Mike, keep up the great work! Love the opportunity to help support small business owners.

A solid empanada, nothing more and nothing less…read more I went to the local breakfast spot around this area and saw a new place had popped up. So after doing some running around I decided to give this place a try. The owner/operator was manning the helm and was very informative. He answered all our questions while frying up orders on the fly. I tried the guava and cheese empanada and the caramel empanada. we took everything to go and brought them home for noms and pics. The empanadas are cooked well, stuffed to the gills, and flavorful. The fried oreos needed to be a bit crispier, but the flavor was there. Prices are pretty good, and the wait times were relatively quick. Overall, it's a good place to try if you're in the mood for an empanada. If you happen to be in the area and looking for a tasty bite, give these guys a try!

Yesterday I had their roast pork over rice and beans. The pork was amazing. Shreds apart when you…read morepick it up. It tastes like it was seasoned with a little salt and pineapple. I also had their empanadas. The chicken and cheese was very good.

If you're in the area, this place is a MUST try. Their white rice, beans with baked chicken NEVER…read moremisses. They also have really really good tostones. My order (as stated previously) is white rice, beans & baked chicken then I get mayo ketchup and lime and lather it on top and mix it all together. It's genuinely so good. Also the staff here are very, very nice regardless of if you're dining in or taking out food. Very, very lovely atmosphere in the building as well. I don't typically review restaurants but Palmas is definitely an all time favourite restaurant of mine that others NEED to try at least once.

Small hole in the wall restaurant with parking on the side of the street that makes it difficult to…read moresometimes get a space. Food is ok I have had their combo plates with the roasted pork, chicken, rice and beans along with trying the different types of empanadas they offer. Meat is a bit dry it sits out under warming lights waiting to be served. Beans are good and the rice is too. Customer service is rough Pricing is a bit high in my opinion as they fill the container with rice and beans and then put a little bit of meat

Terrible hard food. I don't know what happened here, I used to love it ... but every time I give…read morethem another chance, it's worse smh. My jaw hurts trying to chew the rock hard fish and empanadas. Instant regret every time smh

Amazing food, hospitality and great portions (especially for the prices). We will definitely be…read moregoing back again and again. French onion soup and paninis were amazing (were from a very Italian family so this even met our standards).

They have the best food, staff is so nice, its great place to, I highly recommend! You can either…read morepick up a order or eat in. I really love eating so much.