Crispy pockets of goodness! As good as the fillings are, the chimichurri makes these really shine. The empanadas are small enough to have 2 or three without feeling like you are pigging out, so try different flavors, and keep coming back for more! read more

Really great! Love the caprese the most. I also have had the mushroom, beef, and spinach. We went at noon twice during the week and ate in. I am really happy this place is in Riverside now- I wish them the best success. Now get over there now to try them! (resident of south berwyn and not a friend of the owner). read more

I went for the first time today and not being very experienced with empanadas ended up getting the 10 for $2 each deal and just mixed and matched a bunch of them. For two people this ended up being to much food but we enjoyed trying all the flavors. My favorite was the caprese, reminded me a little of a pesto flavor and I loved the tomatoes on top. Second favorite was the onion, very cheesy but with a nice onion flavor. We also tried the beef (my boyfriends favorite but has a lot of olives so not for me), spinach, mushroom and chicken. Overall I thought everything was pretty tasty, I like the flexibility of getting a bunch of different kinds and the crust was nice and flaky. Also the chimichurri sauce was pretty good. Might be fun if they added some kind of spicier option? read more

Argentina great dish brought to Riverside. A small place with small empanadas but tasty and unique cuisine a welcome change to the usual Chinese and Mexican strip mall bore found throughout the area. They also have great gelato and this is a great place for locals and saw several kids scrounging their pockets for loose change for some of these great hot pockets read more

Why does this place have so many good reviews? Have you guys never had an empanada before? They were ok...I would give them an A+ for presentation. Really cool to have the names on them to tell them apart. But other than that, some were really bland. I enjoyed the sausage and caprese. Apple was great for those with a sweet tooth. Chicken was good, but it was missing something... I think they could be a little more inventive with their spices. I've had better. Room for potential, though, and a plus that they deliver. read more

So the BF and I were waiting for my aunt to get home and he was getting pretty hungry, and since he's hypoglycemic, we decided to get food. I remember that EmpandUS was about two blocks away and we wandered to get food. I got four of the empanadas, spinach, mushroom, bacon and egg, and bbq pork. They were all amazing. I seriously could've gotten three, maybe even two, they were that filling. They also gave us this yummy sauce to dip them in. We devoured them, then kept eating even though we were full. It was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of them. read more

What a tasty Yelp find! I was driving through the area after a morning work event in Brookfield. This place had convenient parking in front and was a delightful and cute storefront shop. There were several versions of empanadas to choose from, and I got the DELICIOUS had and cheese and OK buffalo chicken. I will be back for sure to try more of the flavors!!! read more

WOW! I don't know if I am more impressed by the food or the fact that a business owner took a risk on downtown RIverside (which is usually devoid of places to eat). Make no mistake, these are tasty. I ordered a Chicken and also a Spinach. A+ on the Chicken. Staff was friendly and they are resonably priced. Will be back with the family on our next bike ride through Riverside! read more

Empanadas are great! Chimichurri sauce is a must get as well! My family and I will definitely be going back to Empanadus!

On multiple occasions I have gone there only to discover the epidamas that I wanted to have conveniently "just sold out". While I'm given the option to wait for new ones to be made, the 20 minutes it would take, I just don't have. The biggest problem I think is that the staff just doesn't have it together. And while on the surface they seem friendly, they have some false sense of superiority where the counter monkeys think they're better than everybody else. Must be a "Riverside" thing. read more

To Leslie and Kevin, Thank you for your professional and prompt response. Yes, I did receive a full refund on my credit card. The food finally arrived at my house around 715pm. Everything was tasty and I will consider giving your business another chance. read more

Ordered 25 assorted to take to a dinner party last weekend and they were a huge hit'. The beef and the bacon were the two faves. Very friendly staff. So happy I stopped to taste their product two weeks ago at the Randolph Street market. Hoping for a downtown location soon! read more

As a Latin girl I know how empanadas are supposed to taste like. These empanadas are the real thing. They also make their chimi churri, that makes them even better. Not easy to find chimi churri, I asked them if they had it thinking they won't and what a nice surprise. They do! They bake their empanadas all day so expect them to be fresh and warm all the time. read more

I decided to take a trip from the city to see what was it that made this place such a favorite when it comes to argentine style empanadas and I must say I was not disappointed! Great service? DelicioUS (see what I did there?) empanadas and a great variety. Leslie, the owner, told us they deliver as far as the city as long as you order 25 empanadas or more. We will definitely be hitting this spot again soon! read more

Best empanadas I've ever tasted. The prices are reasonable & the empanadas & the sauce are delicious. Someone posted that they should add cream/guacamole, etc., but its not a Mexican restaurant. It's perfect the way it is. read more

Really love this as a take-out place. Yummy and reasonable. We even ordered from them for one of our staff meetings. The only sad part is now that I'm eating vegan this month, they're off-limits---basically everything has cheese in it. But if you're a vegetarian, this is a good option for you. I noticed a few people complaining about blandness. I think everything has a good flavor, but it's true that nothing is particularly that spicy (at least none of the ones I had were). I liked this, but if you're wanting super-spicy things it may not be the place for you. The desserts are DELICIOUS. read more

I was recommended by a friend. Wow, these are good. I have since moved out of Illinois, and I am in Omaha Nebraska now. However if anyone comes to Omaha or if I ever head to IL, luckily besides already baked empandas, they sell them frozen and I bake them at home. Super easy and just as tasty. My favorites are mushroom and onion. Flavorful and flaky. I love them. Hubby was back in IL last week so I got a dozen in the freezer! read more

Had this place bookmarked for a while, was finally in the area. Stopped in for lunch. Seemed to be more of a snack place than a full lunch place, but you could get your fill here if you try. I was looking around, and the girl behind the counter asked if I'd ever had an empanada before, I said no (though I knew what they were), so she told me they were just like a hot pocket. Certainly nothing wrong with hot pockets in my book, but they could maybe try to be a little more appealing in their description. just sayin. So, I went up to order, and selected one, and then went to select another, and got a look like "oh, you want more than one?" I think i started with 2, and then went back for another 2. I think I had the bbq pork, the bacon, one with egg & sausage(?), and the ham & cheese. All were very good. I think the ham & cheese was the best (very much like the same flavor hot pocket :), and the one with egg was a close second. I'd go back if I were in the area. I probably wouldnt go out of my way to go back, though. read more

I really liked their empanadas!! I just wish that they also had a spicy sauce in addition to the chimichurri for people that want to sit and eat there.Oh well.My favorite was the ham and cheese.I ended up getting 2 because they were so good.I would recommend this place for a quick bite if you're anywhere in the area. read more

The variety and flavor of every empanada was amazing. Some traditional, others unique. Service was also awesome.

Ham and cheese, chicken, and mushroom are our faves. Note: they heat up great for breakfast!

AMAZING!!!! We wandered in here because it was raining and boy am I happy that happened!! The ice cream is so full of flavor and the buffalo chicken empanada is the bomb!!!!! I totally and highly recommend this place!!!!! read more

Yummy!! Great little spot with very tasty empanadas at very reasonable prices. Try all the fillings savory or sweet, you will enjoy each one!! read more

Best empanadas I've had in a long time. The range of fillings is mind boggling. We tried a couple of the vegetable ones and the pulled pork. We would have had many more but by the time we made it in here on a Sunday, they were pretty much cleared out. I'll probably call ahead to place my order next time. read more

Very very tasty. Had BBQ pork, spinach, chicken. Chicken was my fav. There opening one in Lagrange too. Will be a regular

Truly excellent empanadas and friendly place. We have been working on a Christmas simplification project and hit upon the idea of trying empanadas as one of our appetizers. We ordered a bunch of frozen mini-empanadas that we picked up (along with chimichurri sauce) on the 23rd. Tossed them into a 350 oven for about a half hour and they were a big hit with the whole family. Plan to do the same next year, Just a suggestion for all the rest of you...! read more

Delicious! Most authentic empanadas with lots of different flavors. Great price, awesome customer service. Thank you guys!!!! I wish you had another location in Chicago read more

Fast, cheap, yummy. First experience was great, I think I'm just going to buy a bunch of frozen ones to keep on hand for when we can't decide on dinner. read more

Amazing! Was the food highlight of my trip to Chicago. I wish I had more time to stop back and try more flavors.

Let me confirm most everything said here about the place. The food and the variety are great, but I don't think they are the best empanadas I've ever had. One of the few Riverside spots worth going to. Try one of all of them to find your favorites, mine is the bacon and egg, since breakfast is the best meal there is. read more

This is a cute little spot in downtown riverside. Two small tables allow those dining in to have a seat. The empanadas themselves are very good (however please note that they differ greatly from other South American countries), but they are very pricey. Lunch or dinner for one person could easily cost $10-$15 read more

I recently went here to give them a second shot. I gave them two stars at first but now I'm changing it to 4 four. I was very impressed with my food and most of the empanadas on the board were available. I think it just took time for them to get everything right. Really great stuff I will be back. read more

I feel so lucky this place is walking distance. The mushroom with chimichurri sauce is the best. Love the flavors and choices. The prices are reasonable and the quality is great. New favorite place! read more

Great tasting Empandas. Baked not fried, plenty of choices. If you have a larger order, I'd call ahead. They toss in a free one when you buy 10. Not bad, for simple fast food. read more

I'm not from the area and had to stop somewhere quick for dinner when I saw this place. Walked in and was overwhelmed by the options, I couldn't choose which empanada sounded best! Tried the bacon and spinach ones and was not disappointed. I told them they needed to open up one by me in Schaumburg! Great little place for a quick bite to eat, very reasonable! read more

I've been here twice and have to say, I expected more after reading the reviews. I mean, it's good, but not great. I didn't try the sauce though, so maybe that's my mistake. read more

Delish!! I was tasked with picking up brunch and decided to give this place a shot. Since this was my first time going here, I decided to get a variety (sausage, bacon, ham, beef, chicken, spinach, apple, and banana-nutella). They were delish! The portions are perfect and packed with flavor. They actually stuff the empanada so you do get your money's worth. I ordered a total of 10 to be shared by 4 people and we had leftovers. Talk about food coma! The chimichurri sauce is great too! I will definitely come back to this place. The staff was very friendly. read more

Empanadus is my favorite eatery in downtown Riverside. Prior to my first visit, I had never actually tried an empanada, but they've managed to get me hooked. I love the variety in the different fillings they offer, especially as a vegetarian. I usually only order two empanadas at a time, as they are very filling. The staff are very friendly, and the seating area is clean, albeit small; this hasn't posed an issue for me, as I usually order to take go anyways. Empandus' location is convenient as well, as it is located down East Burlington, right off Harlem. I definitely recommend to anybody who may find themselves around Riverside/south Harlem! read more

Was at the LaGrange Park, IL Art Fair today and came across the little restaurant. These were not your average empandas (little pies). The staff was outside handing out samples with the owners of the place. They have many flavors of empanadas to try. I was delighted by the variety and my oh my were they delicious. My very pregnant daughter tried almost 1 of each. Her favorite was the spinach. My favorite was the chicken. The mushroom was so fresh too. I do think they need a few more sweet ones and then I can give them 5 stars, but the apple was good too. If you haven't tried them yet get there soon. You won't regret it. read more

I went to the LaGrange location across from the Thai restaurant. I've categorized my experience for your convenience: 1) Food: This was unique. There isn't any place in LaGrange that sells something quite like this. Tasty overall. OF NOTE: We learned they do not make the fillings at the LaGrange location, they simply fill them in the shells and heat them. 2) Cleanliness: We walked in while empty during a Saturday night, the first 4 tables were dirty. We had to clean our own to sit down by the window. The two ladies in the back were watching something on the tablet. Not very impressive. 3) Price: A little steep for the size you are given. Overall, not the best I've eaten, but not the worse. read more