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    Empanada King

    4.6 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveEmpanadas
    Open 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Guava cheese plantain empanada on top and bean rice plantain on the bottom!
    Natalie O.

    Great, local and authentic food. Really fun service, too! These are fried and I try to not eat fried food but overall I'll be back.

    Beef empanada and chicken, guava and cheese
    Ashley N.

    George is always so friendly and the empanadas are great! The sauces are amazing combined. Check this place out if you are near either location!

    Beef/pork and turkey with guava
    Megan V.

    Great service! I went to the location at the flea market. I was given explanation about all of the options and what was recommended based off how hungry I was, and given an estimated wait time. Super friendly and told me some of their methods to keep the moisture and flavor to the meats. Explained all the option at their main store location. The shell is corn and yuca and probably one of the best I've had. Sauce is delicious. Gave both spicy and not spicy to try separate or together. Seating inside the store and outside on picnic patio with basic comforts. Definitely will go to the main store to try the rest of the flavors.

    Anna C.

    Great place to grab a quick bit. I was happy when I mentioned my food allergy and the owner was patient and very thorough in explaining to me his foods ingredients. * Clean * Friendly * Great Empanadas *

    Todd D.

    Empanada King- Melbourne Renningers- 4 Stars "Wanderer, there is no road -- Only wakes upon the sea." -- Antonio Machado, Campos de Castilla As I sat at the beach gazing intently into the far-off horizon over the Atlantic ocean my mind drifted back to a poem by famed Spanish poet Antonio Machado, Campos de Castilla. Thanks to those wakes my muchacho Machado we have some amazing flavors in the culinary cornucopia that makes up the American dining landscape. The Spanish, for example, brought flavors from every region of Spain and dropped them off here and there and in so doing created a breadcrumb trail of regional flavors in the Caribbean on their way to the New World. One of those breadcrumbs landed on the island of Puerto Rico from where Jorge, the owner/chef of Empanada King in Melbourne, originated. The first thing I noticed as I entered was the guy behind the counter. He was wearing a cardboard crown (like the ones from Burger King we all wore as a child). With the name of the restaurant being what it is I assumed this was the reigning monarch, King Jorge, in the flesh. As I approached the counter to place my order I noticed the limited seating area and thought that like the empanada itself, the restaurant seemed designed with carry-out in mind. Jorge greeted me with the efficacy one usually only finds in the proprietor and gladly took my order. I went with Combo #2 which includes 3 empanadas and your choice of fountain drink. For my three empanadas I ordered one beef and pork combo, one chicken and one cheese and for my drink my ever-present iced tea. Grabbing my order from the counter and returning to my table I thought to myself, "Ok, game on. Let's see if the crown was deserved. Is he really The King?" Noticing the way my food looked, I glanced back toward the kitchen and noticed the glaring absence of machinery. Everything was handmade and fresh to order by Jorge. So far, his claim to the throne was looking good. As my teeth broke through the perfectly fried outer pastry and sank into the delicious conglomeration of meats and spices inside of the chicken/pork empanada, I was about ready to pledge him my fealty. The flavors were ambrosial on the palate and it only got better when I used the handmade sauces that accompanied my meal. Jorge's guacamole is fresh, creamy, colorful and just the right amount of spicy while his cilantro aioli is a sauce fit for Kings and Queens alike as it had the perfect mixture of cilantro, garlic and other Spanish spices. The chicken empanada was a twin to the chicken/pork one as it, too, had an amazing flavor and exploded on the palate with deliciousness fit for royalty. There were all kinds of Latin flavors dancing around inside a perfectly golden, flaky pastry. I found this matched up rather well with the cilantro aioli as if designed for each other. The chicken was fresh, tender, juicy, flavorful and faultlessly presented. I would say that the cheese empanada was the pièce de résistance of the meal, but that would be a huge disservice to the other empanadas I enjoyed. Once again, Jorge fried the homemade pastry to a delicious golden brown and the inside was a delightful mix of cheeses, Latin spices and fresh herbs. I don't know if it goes back to the Spanish explorers seeding of the islands on their way to the new continent, or the fact that Jorge really is the King of Empanadas, but the flavor distinction between the empanadas from a Puerto Rican origin and the other island famous for meat pies, Jamaica, cannot be overstated. I have had plenty of pastries from the land of Marley and while they can be flavorful, they do not compare to the ones served by Jorge. He is the King!! Big Boy says, "Just go already!" #bigboydiningout #iamthebigboy

    Had some at the flea market and cant wait to go in store and try some more

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    Best empanadas in town! Go check this guys out, make sure you buy a bottle of his green sauce. SO SO GOOD

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    Amazing service super friendly and informative if I lived here I would come every week! Fresh sauces are sooo good

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    Best empanadas ever! So much flavor with the green sauce and the yellow sauce combined. Simply incredible empanadas.

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    Loved it! Delicious Weird mall, but really good, and great price.

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    Henry’s Cuban Cafe - Super yummy lunch special with pork

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    10 out of 10! This small, counter-service restaurant is casually located in a gas station across…read morefrom A1A beach access in satellite beach. Look away for a second and you'll miss it but don't sleep on this hidden gem. I tried a pressed Cuban and beef empanada which are my traditional favs but I won't be playing it safe next time because now I know the quality is 100% and the menu has me excited to try something new. It all tastes homemade in all the best ways. The roasted pork in the pressed Cuban was not neat little slices, it was juicy chunks of pernil made with talent and love. I'm already desperate to come back. Parking is limited. Service was surprisingly fast. Food is takeout only and there are 2 picnic tables outside the gas station along with public beach access across the street.

    Oh, this place is a hidden gem. This is actually delicious food when it comes to that prepared…read moreplate and you know that it's gonna be bombed when it's their main draw with very little substitutions. Why? Because you don't have to reinvent the wheel. This is a very generous portion of food for the price you're gonna pay . I don't mean they go heavy on rice and light on pork. Quite the contrary you are getting your bang for your buck with this meal and if you're still hungry, you're in luck because they have an assortment of desserts that are gonna satisfy that sweet tooth almost as much as that main plate Satisfies most hungers. I grew up eating Spanish food in the south Florida so I'm particular about where I spend my money and I assure you that from my liking and taste buds this place gets it right every time . Don't be shy about simply asking for a double portion of pork if you're trying to avoid carbs and enjoy their coffee first thing in the morning as well I had a great time here I've come back multiple times and I intend to continue coming back. When you first walk in it's located on the right hand side. The staff is completely bilingual, which I think is also neat giving the area and they always offer the best customer service. It feels like you're being greeted from someone welcoming you home.

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