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I see that I reviewed this restaurant in 2013. I have absolutely no recollection of doing that. In any event, I guess this is an update. The good news is that this tiny little place is still in business after all these years. The restaurant is small with just a few tables so I assume most of the business is take out. It is located in a nondescript strip mall somewhere in Irving. The are dollar bills from different countries that cover all the walls. You order at the counter either onscreen or filling out a reusable form, and they bring the empanadas to you. We tried about seven different empanadas: brisket, pulled pork, spicy chicken, chipotle chicken, criolla, humita, and for dessert, the wife had strawberry cheesecake. Prices vary a little but basically are about $5 per empanada. All of our selections were excellent. Very tasty and flavorful, especially the criolla, which was our favorite by far. The spicy chicken was too too spicy and we could not eat it. The fillings are generous and the empanadas are fried perfectly. They also have an assort of sodas and topo Chico. The food is easily 5 stars. I am giving it 4 stars because the hallway on the way to the bathrooms smelled like sewage; the men's room sink leaked when you turned on water so the floor got wet; and the women's room had no soap, although there was sanitizer in the main room. I definitely will remember this place and would return the next time I want some EXCELLENT empanadas.
This review is for take out. The ordering process through Toast was seamless. Easy to order with good description for each item available. The pick up was uneventful. The food is great with the empanadas that we ordered. I got the Argentina chorizo and the cheesesteak empanadas as part of a group order. Both were filled very nicely. The flavors are great especially the Argentina chorizo. The cheesesteak could have had a little more seasoning. They came with the chimichurri sauce. Overall would recommend take out from this eatery.
The best empanada in DFW! Always fresh, savory and Freshly made every time! Mimi, the owner is awesome!
I'm so glad I was able to try this place and I'll definitely be back. I was greeted immediately when I walked in and the lady was super nice and showed me how to order. It's small, cute and festive on the inside. Now for the food! Everything was a 10/10 and that red sauce?!??!! It's like Frank's hot sauce...I want to put it on everything! I literally have nothing bad to say about anything ordered. Spicy chicken: this was my favorite out of all of them. Loved the flavor and the spice was on point! If you're a spice punk, get the regular chicken. Texas brisket: really enjoyed the flavor of the brisket in this one. The potatoes added a nice heartiness to it. Cheesesteak: This one didn't miss on being a cheesesteak in empanada form. As soon as I bit into it, the smell alone would've made me think I was eating a cheesesteak. Texas Twinkie: while I was expecting a little more spice, this was was all very flavorful. Strawberry cheesecake: while I don't typically do warm fruit, this was good. It wasn't too sweet and had just the right balance of sweetness and flavor. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach but these were also good reheated in the air fryer the next day.
Lovely little shop for empanadas. They package them in individual bags with clearly marked labels. This is such a good move so you know which is which and what is your favorite! The food came out fresh and prompt. However, they were super hot, so definitely cut them open to release some of the heat so you don't burn your mouth. I tried the Cubano, Chicken Gordon Bleu, and the guava and cheese. They are hearty, fried, and very flavorful. I couldn't even finish the small three of them in one sitting! They have seasonal and special flavors along with the multiple savory and sweet options to go for. You order by marking with a pencil on the menu and then pay when you're done. The decor on the walls is made up of many, many, many dollar bills (international bills as well) with names or notes written with the same menu pencils! The walls are almost full and covered with them.
2nd visit and I am the Yelp Duchess. Yeah baby!! Today we got 5 to split: Humita (corn and cheese) Texas Twinkie (our new favorite) Criolla (the original authentic) Ham & blue cheese Sweet potato (a perfect way to end the meal) This is my absolute favorite lunch spot in all of Dallas!
I got pulled pork, Mimi's special, and cheesesteak. Pulled pork was my favorite. I didn't like Mimi's special because all I could taste was potato. Cheese steak was good, but not as good as pulled pork. The food came out kind of slow. The empanadas tasted nice and crispy, and I liked their spicy sauce.
This has always been a must when in Irving. Thought I'd update my review due to the added items in the menu... not gon lie... you can't just have one. The Texas Twinkie is to die for. The spicy chicken is perfect ... we loved the choriqueso. We ate inside and it's such a cozy restaurant... the service was quick My favorite thing is this place is honest about there flavors. If it has peppers, expect a spicy empanada. None of that de-seeding nonsense happens here
I heard about this popular empanada place in Irving and I knew I had to come. I had empanadas for the first time this past spring in San Antonio and it was life changing. The lady who owns this place is so sweet and you can tell she is passionate about her business. This place is unique with how it has money from all the world all over its walls. I got the brisket empanada and the guava and cheese empanada to go. Both were still warm after a 40 minute drive home. The guava and cheese was really good. The guava is a bit on the sweeter side for me but that cream cheese is amazing. The brisket empanada was also incredible. The meat is stewed perfectly, the brisket was so soft and tender. Pour some chimichurri on that sucker if you want to experience another dimension of flavor. The chinichurri is tangy, fresh, and has a little bit of spice, but it's a game changer. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the generous empanada fillings, creative flavor variety, and friendly and welcoming service. The atmosphere is described as cozy and decorated.
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Always love this place. Mimi is the best. Her and her kids especially Raul have built a beautiful establishment that's been serving its patrons for a long time. Empanadas are the best. Full of fillings and fresh crunchy goodness. This is our family staple when in the area. Thank you Mimi for all the love and kindness throughout the years. read more
Till this day these are the best empanadas I've ever had! It's a drive for me to visit these days but if my husband's ever in the area, I tell him to grab whatever specials they're currently offering. The Philly cheesesteak empanada is SO good! read more
23 days ago
Holy crap this empanada place is mind blowinglt good!!! Only got a pic of one of them, but we ordered like 8 and they were all so so good. Favorites were the brisket and the very spicy one!! read more
10 months ago
I see that I reviewed this restaurant in 2013. I have absolutely no recollection of doing that. In any event, I guess this is an update. The good news is that this tiny little place is still in business after all these years. The restaurant is small with just a few tables so I assume most of the business is take out. It is located in a nondescript strip mall somewhere in Irving. The are dollar bills from different countries that cover all the walls. You order at the counter either onscreen or filling out a reusable form, and they bring the empanadas to you. We tried about seven different empanadas: brisket, pulled pork, spicy chicken, chipotle chicken, criolla, humita, and for dessert, the wife had strawberry cheesecake. Prices vary a little but basically are about $5 per empanada. All of our selections were excellent. Very tasty and flavorful, especially the criolla, which was our favorite by far. The spicy chicken was too too spicy and we could not eat it. The fillings are generous and the empanadas are fried perfectly. They also have an assort of sodas and topo Chico. The food is easily 5 stars. I am giving it 4 stars because the hallway on the way to the bathrooms smelled like sewage; the men's room sink leaked when you turned on water so the floor got wet; and the women's room had no soap, although there was sanitizer in the main room. I definitely will remember this place and would return the next time I want some EXCELLENT empanadas. read more
This review is for take out. The ordering process through Toast was seamless. Easy to order with good description for each item available. The pick up was uneventful. The food is great with the empanadas that we ordered. I got the Argentina chorizo and the cheesesteak empanadas as part of a group order. Both were filled very nicely. The flavors are great especially the Argentina chorizo. The cheesesteak could have had a little more seasoning. They came with the chimichurri sauce. Overall would recommend take out from this eatery. read more
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I'm so glad I was able to try this place and I'll definitely be back. I was greeted immediately when I walked in and the lady was super nice and showed me how to order. It's small, cute and festive on the inside. Now for the food! Everything was a 10/10 and that red sauce?!??!! It's like Frank's hot sauce...I want to put it on everything! I literally have nothing bad to say about anything ordered. Spicy chicken: this was my favorite out of all of them. Loved the flavor and the spice was on point! If you're a spice punk, get the regular chicken. Texas brisket: really enjoyed the flavor of the brisket in this one. The potatoes added a nice heartiness to it. Cheesesteak: This one didn't miss on being a cheesesteak in empanada form. As soon as I bit into it, the smell alone would've made me think I was eating a cheesesteak. Texas Twinkie: while I was expecting a little more spice, this was was all very flavorful. Strawberry cheesecake: while I don't typically do warm fruit, this was good. It wasn't too sweet and had just the right balance of sweetness and flavor. My eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach but these were also good reheated in the air fryer the next day. read more
Lovely little shop for empanadas. They package them in individual bags with clearly marked labels. This is such a good move so you know which is which and what is your favorite! The food came out fresh and prompt. However, they were super hot, so definitely cut them open to release some of the heat so you don't burn your mouth. I tried the Cubano, Chicken Gordon Bleu, and the guava and cheese. They are hearty, fried, and very flavorful. I couldn't even finish the small three of them in one sitting! They have seasonal and special flavors along with the multiple savory and sweet options to go for. You order by marking with a pencil on the menu and then pay when you're done. The decor on the walls is made up of many, many, many dollar bills (international bills as well) with names or notes written with the same menu pencils! The walls are almost full and covered with them. read more
2nd visit and I am the Yelp Duchess. Yeah baby!! Today we got 5 to split: Humita (corn and cheese) Texas Twinkie (our new favorite) Criolla (the original authentic) Ham & blue cheese Sweet potato (a perfect way to end the meal) This is my absolute favorite lunch spot in all of Dallas! read more
I got pulled pork, Mimi's special, and cheesesteak. Pulled pork was my favorite. I didn't like Mimi's special because all I could taste was potato. Cheese steak was good, but not as good as pulled pork. The food came out kind of slow. The empanadas tasted nice and crispy, and I liked their spicy sauce. read more
This has always been a must when in Irving. Thought I'd update my review due to the added items in the menu... not gon lie... you can't just have one. The Texas Twinkie is to die for. The spicy chicken is perfect ... we loved the choriqueso. We ate inside and it's such a cozy restaurant... the service was quick My favorite thing is this place is honest about there flavors. If it has peppers, expect a spicy empanada. None of that de-seeding nonsense happens here read more
2 years ago
I heard about this popular empanada place in Irving and I knew I had to come. I had empanadas for the first time this past spring in San Antonio and it was life changing. The lady who owns this place is so sweet and you can tell she is passionate about her business. This place is unique with how it has money from all the world all over its walls. I got the brisket empanada and the guava and cheese empanada to go. Both were still warm after a 40 minute drive home. The guava and cheese was really good. The guava is a bit on the sweeter side for me but that cream cheese is amazing. The brisket empanada was also incredible. The meat is stewed perfectly, the brisket was so soft and tender. Pour some chimichurri on that sucker if you want to experience another dimension of flavor. The chinichurri is tangy, fresh, and has a little bit of spice, but it's a game changer. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try read more
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Finally got a chance to check this place out and it was definitely worth the drive. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Empanada and also the Breakfast one and they both were amazing. Like the spicy chicken is on a different level and will definitely be back for it again. Great service and a local joint. Highly recommend checking them out. read more
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Empanadas are outstanding and filled with stuffing. Really good stuff. Tried several of their flavors and the spicy chicken really is spicy but one of my faves. Gentleman working the counter was super helpful describing the flavors and the place has Messi and Argentina vibes all over. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
First stop in Texas starving so we decided to come here. We needed something quick and I had had this place bookmarked for quite some time. I got to try their spinach & cheese, pulled pork, and shrimp empanada. They were $3.79 each and if you check-in you get their shrimp one complementary. If you want their sauce they are $.50 each which we did get a few of. I liked all of them except for the shrimp. It had raisins in it which I did not care for. Also, it seemed like mostly rice with some shrimp flavor. I like that they had a large variety of empanadas. The lady who helped us was cool but not super friendly. Oh and I think their sauce gave me a stomach ache. The inside of this place is casual and there's a few places to sit and eat. If you like empanadas it is worth checking out. I would like to come back to try their other flavors. read more
I found this place in Yelp while traveling in the Dallas area. It was excellent! And the empanadas lived up to the hype! I got brisket & a corn/cheese & both were amazing! I ordered a small size of the chimichurri fries (holy cow if that's the small I don't want to see the large!) the empanadas were filling enough I didn't really need the fries! While the fries tasted great, they were very greasy (& a little soggy, but I chalk this up to takeout) it was nice to be able to order online & know when my order would be ready. The staff here is so nice! I walked in to pick up my order & was greeted with a smile & a hello! My order was even ready a few mins early which was a plus! This looks like a popular lunch spot with lots of room to sit! This was a great Dallas Yelp lunch find! read more
2 years ago
Do not let the exterior fool you! This hole in the wall is amazing. They're all about empanadas and they're great at it. The staff was very friendly and made several suggestions. We ordered a spicy chicken, chorizo & guava and cheese. The chicken definitely got heat, beware. The chorizo was fantastic; very crispy shell with plenty of fillings. The guava made for a perfect snack at the end,the ricotta cheese added an unique touch. I would love to go back and try the many other varieties. We definitely recommend trying! read more
Love, love, love this place. I will oftentimes drive from wherever I am in the metro to drop in for the wonderful crispy meaty turnovers! The place is run single-handedly by the owner, Mimi and she is the second reason I'll drop in. She's a wonderful and delightful person! The ambiance is casual and can a little crowded or warm on some days but laid back and a gem to visit over and over again. Or order large quantities and go home, take to events, etc. can't say enough good things about this gem! read more
BEST EMPANADAS IN DALLAS?!?! After years of having this bookmarked on my list of places to visit, I finally made it out and ordered almost everything on the menu!! Everything I've tried so far was delicious and well worth the wait. As you can see, i have a whole box of empanadas to hopefully lay me the week who am i kidding... they'll probably be gone by tomorrow Went on a late Sunday evening and the cutest lady was in the back endlessly frying empanadas. Super impressive how she was able to keep everyone's order straight because all the fryers were going with all different flavors. GO GO GO! You won't regret it. All flavors are delicious, & you can't go wrong! And the spicy chimichurri sauce #fattypatty approved read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Stopped off on my way back from the airport, and I have never been so satisfied with any other decision I've made in my life. What better way to try empanadas for the first time, than to come to Empa Mundo. This is a tiny place so it may be easy to miss in the shopping center . Very festive inside , with tons of signed dollar bills on the surrounding walls. Lady running the place is very energetic and friendly. The Empanadas are so flaky and crispy wowwww. When you bite in there is so much flavor and not to mention the fresh and savory each empanada was. I had a hard time choosing because I wanted to try them all , but I picked the brisket, criolla , chicken, and chorizo. My personally favorite was the criolla taking the cake and runner up was the brisket ! I'll definitely be back soon, such a wonderful experience all around. read more
3 years ago
delicious empanadas! definitely enjoyed the savory empanadas more- we tried: - chilipanzinga: actually really spicy. be prepared! have water ready, reminded me of a ham and cheese hot pocket. but spicy - pulled pork: yum - chicken: daily special item was also really delicious! - guava and cheese: not bad - nutella and banana: better must get their spicy chimichurri sauce, definitely adds another layer a great option to stop by on the way to the airport-- better than anything you can get at the airport tip: the owner is super nice but hard to understand over the phone... read more
1 year ago
Friendly service. Co workers loved the empanadas. Something different to bring to the party. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile but it's so far. However, if you're ever near DFW airport, it's only a 15 min drive down southeast. Finally came to get some empanadas during my trip back to Dallas! The lady we saw (I think was the owner) is so adorable. I asked her which empanada to get she said everything is good. This place just feels so authentic. The walls are decorated with money from different countries (most USD) from customers that came to try her amazing empanadas. She has so many flavors to pick from! I got the tuna, Texas brisket, and the Hawaiian. The tuna one was delicious. My sister got the chilipanzinga - and that was way too spicy for me. Would avoid that one if you can't do spice. If you get your order to go the lady will also include "heating" instructions. She also has "special" flavors of the day on top of her regular empanada list. I wish I live right next to this place so I can come every week. I want to come back and try all the flavors. Come support this amazing business!! If you have currency from a different country, come add your collection and name to the wall! read more
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3977 N Belt Line Rd
Irving, TX 75038
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How many calories in 1 empanada?
If it's delicious, zero calories! honestly I don't know but if you're worried about calories or on…
Are there any gluten free options?
Sorry not sure but I'll ask when l go there tomorrow. They're so good though,
Does anyone know if the flour they use to make the empanada is vegetarian (e.g. contains no meat products)?
Yes, the flour is vegetarian and vegan friendly.
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