We stopped in on a whim. This place is amazing. The staff is super helpful and the food is off…read morethe charts. My son devoured the French toast and he is a very picky eater. We will be back

A taste of Columbia in Downtown Statesville, who knew?!? Well, I did kinda...I have passed this…read moreColumbian "bakery" for many years without a second thought and I sure could kick myself for not trying it sooner! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant has operated in this same storefront for around 20 years but I have never stopped in. I am not particularly familiar with Columbian-style foods and I did not feel there was anything that I would like from their "bakery". Boy, I do not think I have ever been more wrong about anything in my life...memories of past boyfriends start to creep in slowly-haha! I am currently obsessed with Statesville's Columbian Bakery+Restaurant! Yes, I said it! Not slightly obsessed, completely obsessed! I have patronized this business twice this week already and I plan to go there again before the weekend is over! The food is amazingly and authentically appetizing! To date, I have experienced the yummy goodness that is their Beef Empanadas, Tostones, Maduros, and my current foodie crush, Pan de Bonos. Each and every food item is fresh made to order except of course, for the bakery items BUT the bakery items are fresh made daily. The Beef Empanadas are a little meat-filled hand pie and they are so delicious! The pie consists of a thin cornmeal-type crust wrapped around the meat filling then deep fried. The meat filling is finely chopped or minced beef with small bits of potato (another reviewer said, beans, idk which it is but they're delicious) mixed in. It sounds heavy but it is actually quite light because the consistency of the filling is so fine and the outer crust is so thin. These yummies are so good, you cannot eat just one! The Tostones are smashed and fried green plantains. These are a salty side which taste like potatoes and they pair very well with the empanadas. The Maduros are fried ripe plantain chunks. I have had these before at other Latin restaurants and I do love them! The maduros from Columbian Bakery+Restaurant did not disappoint! They are just as good as any I've had and maybe just a little better because they are so fresh when you get them! These are a sweet side with just a hint of tartness. They pair well with any of the spicy foods served at this restaurant but I always eat them as a dessert! My favorite, the Pan de Bonos, are a bakery item but I was lucky enough to stop by when pan after pan of these little delectable puff balls were coming out hot and fresh from the oven. Yesssss! Who doesn't love a light and fluffy cheese bread ball?!? Cheese and Bread! Sign me up every time! But not to worry these addictive little things reheat really well in the microwave. I know because I ordered a dozen on my last visit! I cannot wait to go back to this Columbian paradise right in the heart of Statesville and try out more of their food offerings! The Columbian Bakery+Restaurant is active on social media, both Facebook and Instagram, so check them out! Be forewarned, they post videos of their yummy goodness often! They, also, have an online menu app.colombianbakerync.com for your browsing pleasure. You're welcome! I think I see a trip to Downtown Statesville in your near future! @columbianbakerystatesville @downtownsvl #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #eat-local

Absolutely love their empanadas, wasn't too sold on them the first time when I discovered them at a…read morefarmers market. Then I saw them again outside a brewery and for some reason the empanadas tasted significantly better. They are perfectly cooked and the cheese melts so nicely. I recommend either the caprese or the beef but you can't go wrong with any of them. The guy was even nice enough to give us a free spinach one which was delicious as well!

We ran into them at a car show yesterday and I had to have my favorites! The onion and the spinach…read moreand cheese are both excellent! All of them are great and the owners are very nice

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

I just had one of my best meals ever, and definitely my best Mexican meal ever! I started with…read morethe appropriately named perfect margarita and that's exactly what it was, right down to the fresh lime that was squeezed and shaped to look like a sunburst. When my Pollo Charro arrived, it was sizzling like a fajita and the flavors of the chicken, bacon, queso, and whatever oils they used blended amazingly. I'll definitely be back!

The food was quite good, I'd say all the flavors were exactly what they were aiming for. Everything…read morewas clean and consistent. The sauces were fresh, the fillings were plentiful, and the presentation far surpassed what we expected from this tiny hole on the wall. Not to be outdone, the walls were covered in the happiest, modern and bright posters while the music was a nonstop mix of pop and power ballads cumbia-fied.

Love me some GoGo Empandas! I picked up Katy and Piper at…read moreInnerpeaks and they were hungry. This is their first time. I love that I can get a snack or a meal and either way I never leave hungry and the food is outstanding! Piper wasn't feeling adventurous so she went with ham & cheese and cheeseburger empandas. Katy got the chicken and potato and Italian calzone empandas. I decided to get a seafood for my wife which is her favorite and a Cuban. I forgot to take photos of the empandas when we got back before they were devoured! I highly recommend GoGo to anyone who likes crunchy pastries with an assortment of flavors at a great price that is in Matthews.

I was so excited to see an Argentinian food truck! Baires was one of two food trucks while we were…read morevisiting Highland Brewing. I just love the partnerships that food trucks and breweries have established. Great for people like me who don't drink, but who are married/hang out with people who like to drink LOL. Gives me something to enjoy while they enjoy their draaaaanks. - Noms - I placed my order and they gave me a pager so that I could go back to our table inside while I waited. We ordered a variety of things to sample all the goodness! *Sàndwich "Gaucho" - my husband ordered this sandwich and I should have gotten it for myself too. This is on French bread, with tender piece of thin steaks, dressed with lettuce, tomato and their Chimichurri sauce and that sauce is money! This sandwich was my favorite out of all the things that we ordered and I'm not really a sando person. *Sàndwich de Milanesa con Lechuga y Tomate - I didn't want to order two of the same things, since I like to sample as many different things as I can. Also on French bread, there were thin breaded steaks (it must have been panko because it was nice and crispy), dressed with chimi-mayo, lettuce and tomato. The chimi-mayo mix did not have enough chimichurri to my personal taste so I took some of the Chimichurri sauce from the empanadas and spread it all over and that made the sando even better. So I suggest getting the extra chimichurri sauce. It's $0.50. *Papas Fritas Baires - No frozen fries here. French fries were fresh with generous amount of Chimichurri sauce and parm. Very flavorful! *Empanada de carne - very tasty! Tasted fresh and fried to order. *Flan casero con dulce de leche - The dulce de leche on top was rich and to die for! It was so, so good. My only feedback is that the flan part was a bit more on the eggy side, than the creamy side, if you know what I mean. Either way, I had no problems finishing it! -TLC- The lady who took care of us was super sweet. She made sure we had everything we needed and made any recommendations when asked. AVL is lucky to have Baires! I will be on the lookout for them again when we come back to AVL! Stay safe, Friends!

Amazing meat empanadas!! We also split the steak sandwich "gaucho" and it was great. The chimchurri…read moresauce is delicious, especially for a olive oil, garlic and Parmesan fan!

I first got to try Empanada Mama due to a sweet Yelp Elite Perk. In addition to getting to sample…read moretheir yummy empanadas, they provided a voucher for 25% off a future order. My bff and I's football teams were going head-to-head, so we decided this was the right time to go hard and order empanadas. Turns out they were only offering orders/delivery that weekend if you did a special order of $50 or more. We would not be deterred! Hello 25 chicken and beef empanadas delivered to my door in time for the game. We contacted them via Instagram, and they were very responsive. We set our delivery time, pre-paid for our order, and lo and behold a tray of empanadas at my door for game time. A tray full of empanadas was quite a beautiful site. They looked gorgeous- nicely shaped, fried, and flaky just waiting for us to dive in. You could tell these were made by someone that knows what they are doing. Yummy fillings on the inside, I think I had a slight preference for the beef, but both were tasty. Could of used maybe a bit more filling. Their signature sauce is quite tasty. I honestly am not sure what it is, but use it. We are sauce people, so it was gone long before all those empanadas. I think two containers would have been more suitable for a tray of this size. Obviously, we didn't (couldn't) eat all those empanadas in one setting. They reheated great over the next few days, so order up yall!

Loved these empanadas, beef and chicken, they were crispy with lots of flavor. It came with a nice…read moresauce to put in the empanada. Perfect when having a party, you can order them by phone. Once you get them, cut it in half and serve it on a nice tray with the sauce!

Oh my goodness! This place is amazing! The staff were super friendly and knowledgable about what…read moreoptions were gluten free. It's a tiny little place - two tables and a small 3 chair bar. The coffee was delectable and the gluten free empanadas were to die for. Please, go check them out!

Pretty cute little place. I really enjoy the atmosphere. The prices are a little high and the…read moreflavor isn't wow for me but if I had to get anything again it would be the jalapeño empanada. The salsas that come with them is amazing. It's very small so a nice little break away from the world and a special little moment for a date is probably my favorite. The staff is friendly and very kind so you will feel appreciated you're there. The drinks are good as well. I will go back for more jalapeño and to try other things as well.

A friend recommended and did not disappoint! Hidden gem with big flavor. I grabbed the empanada…read morecombo with the spicy chicken empanada. It was crispy, flavorful, and had just the right kick. The rice and beans were comforting and well/seasoned and the plantains were sweet and caramelized to perfection. I'm also Cuban for what it's worth and had my fair share of rice, beans, and plantains! The tres leche coffee was a little sweet for me but still fantastic. I typically drink black coffee and just felt like trying something different. The inside is super cozy! Makes you feel like you're in someone's home (in the best way). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Nothing has survived long in this building...hoping this one stays!

I don't know why it took me so long to come here. But I am so glad that I finally made it out to…read moreEmpanada Grill. This meal warmed my soul and eased my evening. On the edge of the Greensboro and Summerfield border, near the PTI airport, lies a small restaurant with big flavor and big heart. This location has been many things in the past, but I am hopeful that Empanada Grill will last forever. The menu is very simple , but nobody needs to make complicated empanadas. I would rather a place do a few things well than have a wide variety of things and be mediocre. Empanada Grill is as far from mediocre as you can get. I opted for their empanadas undressed in the traditional chicken style. It came with a side of rice and beans. You got to choose between red or black beans, and white, yellow, or traditional rice. I went with the black beans and traditional rice. This was enough food for two meals. I received my food to go, as I had a practice to get to, but there is a variety of seating areas within to accommodate groups of all sizes. The black beans deserve a picture of their own because they are basically a full meal themselves. I ate half before I remembered to take a picture because they were so good. I would definitely bring the family back to this restaurant, as we all love empanadas. I would love to try the traditional beef next time. The worst part about this trip? My car smelled like empanada the next day and I had no more empanada to eat. But that's a problem that can easily be solved with a trip back to my new favorite empanada place.

Well, my goodness. A little over a year living here in beautiful Burnsville and I guess I have…read moreseen on the Homeplace Beer Company / Hog Hollow Pizza calendar that there are food trucks in the parking lot on Mondays but I never connected the dots to realize that there are food trucks because the kitchen is closed. We'd been craving pizza and I ventured out solo to hunt one down and bring it home. Briefly confused and panicked (I'd been sent specifically for pizza), I regained my composure and grabbed some Carolina Empanada Company empanadas. We still got to eat food that came in a cardboard clamshell box and it was really very good. If you haven't, you probably should.

Stopped here yesterday and came back for more, this time with the Fam! There are different types of…read moreempanadas and these were great. Perfect for the new Covid normal. Food truck and get it to go! I had chicken and veggie. Both great made with fresh ingredients. I never had a veggie one and the veggies were diced and plentiful. Great taste and the crust recipe is really good. They are made to order so if you come here give yourself a few minutes but know they are freshly made! I highly recommend. Something different in the Burnsville area.