Absolutely love coming here! Such a hidden gem/"hole in the wall". Empanadas are always made fresh & you can tell the ingredients are too . For service, it's straightforward. Walk in, order, & grab a seat. Food will be brought to you when ready & enjoy! I ordered the ham & cheese, spinach cheese & chicken, & the traditional beef. They all pair well with the spicy & traditional chimichurri. Would definitely recommend eating hear read more

Fat Tummy Empanadas - JQ - Ham and Cheese, EQ - Spinach and Cheese, CP - Beef and Potatoes, C - Traditional Beef. - Empanadas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

These were catered for a work event and were sooooo delicious! Would definitely go back to try other flavors. I had the chicken and spinach. Flavorful. Don't skip out on the chimichure sauce!!! read more

Fat Tummy is amazing! It is a small mom and pop restaurant in a quaint kind of run down converted house. The owners are from Argentina and are absolutely making the American dream work!! It is counter service, which is consistently friendly and efficient. The size of the empanada is large, with one, possibly two being plenty for a meal. The flavors are robust, with many choices of ingredients. They beef, chicken, vegetarian, dessert, and. Few sandwiches on their menu. We frequently make the 35 mile drive from our house solely to eat here on a Saturday, or whenever we're in the downtown area. Do yourself a favor and give them a try!! read more

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This summer I want my kids to try food from around the world so our first stop was Fat Tummy empanadas to try artisanal Argentinian empanadas. The dough and fillings are made from scratch everyday with savory choices like spicy chicken, traditional beef, or sweet options like pumpkin and guava. There are also vegetarian options called humita made of sweet corn and peppers or chili poblano with cheese. There is also Argentinian helado. I tried the dulce de leche while waiting and it was creamy rich heaven. The empanadas have a letter code on the outside so if you buy a bunch it's easy to see which is what flavor without cutting them open. Outdoors there is a coffee truck serving up lattes, fruit drinks with coconut milk and matcha. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Coffee truck says Thursday to Saturday. read more

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Absolutely love these people and the food they crank out of the kitchen. Literally the biggest empanada I've ever seen not to mention the tastiest. I've eaten here a bunch of times and will continue to keep coming back. Spinach chicken and cheese is my personal favorite. You can get them hot and ready or the take and bake option. Everyone I've introduced these to has been highly impressed. read more

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Great experience. Empanadas are good the dipping sauces are great. This place is pumping out some great stuff. I'd recommend trying the pizza filled empanadas or the meat filled empanadas. With their chimichurri sauce is great great experience. read more

I was so excited to try these and I have to say Wow so good! I did not go to this spot, but a co worker brought them for lunch and I tried the corn with cheese empanada- I will be trying the other tasty looking empanadas. It was not small - I eat one and I felt full - I recommend this spot ! read more

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Walk up, order, sit down and they bring you the food type of vibe. It was not too loud, everything was clean and the food was hot, fresh and tasty. We tried the beef and potato, pork, and guava and cream cheese empanadas. My favorite was the beef and potato. The filling was so savory and flavorful. The crust was crisp yet soft. OMG and the spicy salsa was incredible. The service was super nice and attentive. It's perfect for a light dinner or lunch. The empanadas are a good size. And they offer to go orders. You can order them cold and they have directions on how to reheat. Love this place and will definitely be back with friends. read more

Love the laid-back atmosphere and homey feel of the place. The food was all authentic and amazing tasting. This is definitely a local and good touristy spot. I would be here once a week if I lived close. read more

Fat Tummy Empanadas - Pumpkin Empanada, Dulce de Leche Empanada, Guava and Cream Cheese Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I can't believe I haven't left a review yet, I've been dropping in for years and it's a big recc to all the homies. The owners are sweeties, the menu is Guy Fieri approved, and I've never had a disappointing meal. I've tried the majority of their savory empanadas by now and the ham and cheese one is so underrated, I didn't grow up eating empanadas but the gooey melty of it just feels so nostalgic. You can pick these up to dine in or take out or you can request frozen and they'll send you home with oven and air fryer instructions, like feed me now and feed me later off a single trip. Do not miss out on their chimmichuri, either. The spicy adds an excellent kick to every one I've tried it with but I've bought jars of the mild to throw on different dishes at home, there's a great zest I can't quite place or replicate and it keeps me coming back for sure. They're closed on Sundays though! Big bummer since that's when I'm normally in the area but I just have to plan my other visits ahead for sure. read more

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These empanadas are literally incredible I love them staff is amazing ambiance is a 10/10

Ji've previously written a review on FTE and my love for their food. We ordered 5 dozen mini empanadas for our party tonight. Ordering online was easy and pick up was as scheduled. The crowd loved the empanadas and demanded referrals! FTE will become a staple in our entertaining lineup!! read more

Fat Tummy Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Small family run business but gets very busy a once. They make their empanandas fresh. It came out steaming hot. With that said there was a wait. I think this place got popularized by featuring in triple D and featured one of Mike Chen's videos. I dont believe this family can handle the amount of customers they get when the place do get busy. They need to hire more people. These empanadas are big and meaty but were more on the salty side. We ordered the beef original, spicy beef and the ham. All were salty. I say the best was the spicy beef. We also ordered the desert ones which were smaller. You can skip the desert empanadas. We had the apple and peach. Both were dry and tasteless. It was a out of the way drive for us to get to try these empanadas. It is located in a less glamorous neighborhood out of the normal tourist area. We went to Ray's for puffy tacos than came here for the empanadas to go. Worth a try once but probably won't go back again. read more

Fat Tummy Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Homemade Empanadas and Chimichurri Worth Coming Back For! Stopped in for a quick bite and left completely satisfied. The interior has a simple, almost vintage feel with its clean walls and old-school decor, making it a relaxed spot to grab lunch. What really stood out, though, was the warm, family-run vibe--seeing the youngest generation running the register was a nice touch that made the place feel even more welcoming. The real star of the show was the empanadas. You could tell right away they were homemade--crispy, golden-brown outside with a warm, gooey filling that was just perfect. I tried a few different kinds, and each one was packed with flavor. The dough was light but sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. That balance is tough to get right, but they nailed it. The chimichurri sauce was also a standout--obviously homemade and bursting with fresh, garlicky flavor that paired perfectly with the empanadas. The fact that they offer multiple sauces is a nice touch, but honestly, I could have eaten everything with just that chimichurri and been perfectly happy. If you're a fan of homemade, hearty food that's made with care, do yourself a favor and stop by. Between the warm service, the incredible empanadas, and that chimichurri, I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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I've had this joint bookmarked forever. Glad I finally went. I'd forgotten I'd booked it because it appeared on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. I'm happy to announce my experience here was NOT like my usual experience with "triple D" locations: I left NOT DISAPPOINTED. I arrived about 3p for a late lunch and was the only patron in the place. The lady taking my order, I assume the owner, was nice enough but not very chatty (I'm pretty outgoing). She was all business. I asked a few questions about the food, and she recommended the spinach and cheese empanada. Listen, I'll eat spinach, but I'm not a huge fan. She said the same; she literally said she thinks that is a great choice even though she's not a huge fan of spinach. I should have gotten something different. Don't get me wrong, it was okay, just not for me. On the other hand, the beef and cheese empanada was FANTASTIC! The vibe here is totally "hole in the wall". It's an old home west of downtown. It's the kind of joint where the floor creaks under your feet and parts of the floor are completely uneven. It's a total experience, I can see why Guy visited. Go try Fat Tummy....I'd definitely have one if they were closer and more convenient! Haha! read more

It's a hole in the wall but that's what makes it AMAZING!!!! True authentic Argentinian food. Owners were so kind and friendly. We watched a soccer match tonight and it was such a fun ambiance. The empanadas were my absolute favorite!!! Delicious. I highly recommend it read more

People are friendly and they recommend a empanada if it's your first time and undecided. Place is clean and quick. I recommend you to try this place read more

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Diego took our order with such panache. He explained one of the items I didn't understand (raspas con queso--cheese, corn, and strips of pepper). Have not had fresh empanadas before. The dough was so flaky and crisp. Yum! Got a traditional beef, a spinach and cheese and the raspas con queso, which I liked the most. I'm new to chimchurri sauce, which added a bit of zing. My fiancé ordered traditional beef and cheese, raspas con queso, and split the spinach and cheese with me. He also enjoyed the raspas von queso, and mixed the two sauces, which gave it an amazing burst of flavor. Having been on Diners, Drive-Throughs, and Dives, the ambiance was simple and functional. I liked the old photos of San Antonio landmarks on the wall. It was lively when we were there about 1 pm on Saturday. Then it emptied out when I waited for some sweet empanadas to take home (half baked for further warming at home). Definitely going to return. Our server was the son of the founders, and I met Mom too. Love seeing the American Dream in action. read more

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Fantastic empanadas. The twist with the different ingredients is very creative. Generously filled and fresh. Highly recommend. read more

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I've been a couple times before, but my coworker wanted to revisit this place for payday lunch (PDL). This spot is known for its Argentinian empanadas, commonly of the savory variety but also has sweet empanadas more common to other Latin cultures. Parking is a bit limited, so arrive with time! Also make sure to account for the fact that Commerce St is a one way street. A converted house, you walk up and place your order at the counter; seating is off to the right. This spot is family run and the staff is all very warm and accommodating. I ordered the traditional beef (C-1) and the pepperoni & cheese empanadas (PQ) with a dessert empanada of guava and cream cheese. "Only two?" I'm sure you're thinking. Trust me, these empanadas are pretty filling and two is a good amount. Three is ambitious and reserved for big eaters LOL While you wait for your food, take a look at the pin board! People from all over the world have come to this restaurant to try their food; I'm sure their nod from Guy Fieri helps with that. Each empanada comes with the restaurant name on the crust as well as lettering to indicate the filling, hence the C-1 and PQ I noted before. The PQ was yummy and exactly as expected. I was definitely craving a calzone if you'll pardon the comparison! The C-1 was tasty, but I'm not a big fan of olives which are diced throughout the beef. I should have been aware of that, it being the traditional empanada, so I'll try a different one next time. The sweet empanada was delicious! A sugar crust on the outside, make sure you don't burn your mouth on the gooey insides! I ordered some empanadas to go for my wife and they have fully cooked or partially cooked options. I got the partially cooked to make sure she got the full effect. All it took was popping it into the oven for the specified temp and time and they were ready to go! The cashier (the son of the family, presumably) was very helpful with the to-go order. He told me the instructions but also wrote them down on the box. Another tried and tested spot in SA to take your friends and family. Cheers! read more

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Not exactly the hype we were expecting. Great service of course. Family owned which is always a plus. But the empanadas we selected were not newly found favorites. We ordered the spicy chicken, beef and potato (this one we did like) chicken spinach and cheese, pepperoni and cheese, and rajas con queso. read more

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I have a recommendation if you're ever in San Antonio! We stopped at Fat Tummy Empanadas before heading back to Houston after the NCAA finals. I had no idea today was national empanada day! This lime green building, with bars on the windows and doors, in a sketchy part of town had the most incredible empanadas we've ever had! This is a family owned business, and every empanada is made with the pride and love of their Argentinian roots. Guy Fieri was there in 2018, and the restaurant has received many awards for their empanadas several years in a row, and I can understand why. Make this place a must visit while in SA. read more

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Empanadas were tasty! Had the humidity and the rajas com queso. Cooked to order and were hot when served....took a couple cold ones home to eat later!! Service was good and place was small but cozy. read more

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It's honestly saddening to leave a review like this because the food looked good in pictures but I simply called to ask further questions about the hours. The lady answering my call interrupted my sentences to answer them and when I asked her if she could let me finish speaking, she asked if I had any other questions. No apology, no sincerity, and when one receives service like this, it makes you want to not give a single CENT to the business. read more

Do not be fooled by the appearance outside this small hidden gem! The staff was friendly and helpful in making a selection if you have never been before. They create this family dining experience that makes you feel as if you went to visit Abulita's house. The empanadas were so delicious, creamy and cheesy! A must try for anyone who loves empanadas! read more

The building definitely puts this into the dive category of food establishments! When I say dive, I don't mean dirty, the inside, while weathered was clean. You order at the counter and they bring your food out. We got the spicy beef, beef and cheese, and chicken-cheese-spinach empanadas. All were good. I personally liked the chicken one best. If you love empanadas I'd give them a try! read more

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Single handedly the best empanadas I've had! Small mom and pop restaurant that I saw from food YouTuber Mikey Chen. Their chimichurri sauce is also fantastic. Also, don't sleep on their guava empanadas. Must try for San Antonio! read more

The food is tasty, service was kind, atmosphere was simple. Each empanada is $4.95 and has enough filling to be really filling! I couldn't have eaten two. My friend, who eats a lot of empanadas, was raving about their crust: it's exactly right. They have smaller empanadas for dessert. They cater and have a food truck, too. Also, one unique feature here is the ability to buy raw empanadas and take them home to cook yourself (pop them in the oven). read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! The beef and cheese was my favorite! The chimichurri sauce is the perfect pairing. I also tried a pumpkin empanada but I felt it wasn't sweet enough. Tasted like pumpkin straight from a can. Obviously the empanadas are baked fresh but I felt as though there was a lot of smoke in the air and my eyes were so watery the entire time I was eating. Next time I will take my empanadas to-go and won't eat inside. read more

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This is my second time trying Fat Tummy Empanadas! I got the spinach + cheese one again (because I really liked that one last time). I also tried their Chile poblano with cheese. I mainly taste the cheese and corn. I'm not sure if the Chile poblano flavor was that strong, but I also don't usually eat poblanos. We also ordered the spicy beef and beef + potatoes. Man, these beef expands were piping hot!! But we still ate them anyways and burned the roof of our mouth. The temperature and flavor of the beef expands were both hot, so I couldn't really taste much. Some of that was due to our impatience in letting it cool, so I would definitely recommend waiting for it to cool so you can actually taste it and not burn yourself. The family who owns this place is warm and welcoming! I love the map inside where you can put a pin on where you are from. read more

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The best kind of food is found in the humblest of places. Their location is a brightly painted green colored house on the corner of Commerce and Zarzamora St. The lady taking our order was very sweet and informative. They have the option of taking to go (hot ready to eat or cold to bake later) or eating in their dining room. They have a great selection of empanadas including meat, cheese, vegetarian, and dessert. Savory empanadas are $4.50 a piece. Dessert ones are smaller and cost $1.70. What I ordered: Spicy Chicken - Stuffed full of meat and great spice! Not overly spicy. Spinach and Cheese - Lots of ooey gooey cheese! Savory but not too salty. Humita - A vegetarian option filled with corn and cheese. I thought it needed something, maybe more salt or corn. My husband loved it! Traditional Beef - Very juicy ground beef with olives. This was my personal favorite! It teeters on the edge of too salty. Guava and Cream Cheese - Creamy and not too sweet! Guava wasn't too tart. Dulce De Leche - Full of caramel goodness! I ate it when it had cooled down so it wasn't melty. Still yummy. They truly live up to their Fat Tummy name! My tummy was round and full after eating here. It is a true family owned local gem. read more

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my portion of the order came with 2 empanadas. I already knew half way through my first empanada that if I didn't start the second one immediately, I wouldn't have room in my stomach for it. So yes, I ate half of both & im glad I did. So much flavor, so juicy & the right amount of crisp without being too dry. it's a small place but the tables aren't crowded together, which i love. read more

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Scale of 1-5 Food: 5 Great tasting spicy empanadas. Personally, could use more heat. They do offer spicy sauce as well. Probably need 2-3 of these for a meal. (Maybe 4) Drove about 45 minutes to get here after seeing video blogger post, since we live in far North of 281. Would I drive again? Maybe not unless I'm in the area. Highly recommend: yes Service : 5 read more

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For those who are gluten-free/wheat-free, I recommend getting a half baked beef and potato empanada (to go). Then at home, load a baked yellow potato with the beef filling, top with San Jacinto Asadero cheese (HEB Deco) and one chopped garlic stuffed green olive, and lastly top with a drizzle of the Chimichurri sauce. read more

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Fat Tummy is the only restaurant in S.A. that serves empanadas since Beto's on Broadway closed down almost a decade ago. The empanadas are fuller and served fresh to order and are far superior to the ones served at the now defunct Beto's. They have a lot of flavors to select from. I ordered one beef and one pizza flavored. The beef was very good. The pizza one lacked pepperoni. I will try other flavors in the future. Their dessert empanadas like the dulce de leche and pumpkin are very good and are also served fresh out of the oven compared to the ones you find at your local panaderia which have been sitting out for who knows how long. And you can't go wrong with the prices either. 2 empanadas, a Mexican Coke and 2 dessert ones were about $25 altogether. Not too shabby. The building is old so be careful when entering. The lady in front is friendly and patient if you're a first time customer. read more

If you have not made it over here yet please do so as soon as you can. The empanadas this little shop makes are one of my favorite things to eat. They are the perfect texture and all the fillings I have tried are all amazing. You will be left craving them again and again! My new personal favorite is their Rajas con Queso (RQ) one. This one is filled with melty cheese and chiles, poblanos I believe. Pair this with their spicy chimichurri sauce and its a 10/10. The empanadas are also very generous in size and I typically get full off only one but make sure to try a few and get some to warm up later or share with your friends and family. They are also small family business with great friendly service. Don't pass this up! read more

Fat Tummy Empanadas - Delicious chimichurri - Empanadas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Fat Tummy has the best empanadas ever!!! I eat empanadas everywhere I go and none have even been close to how good Fat Tummy is. Their chimichurri is top notch. I worked in San Antonio and didn't eat here until my very last day driving out. That was my biggest mistake bc I plan my drives when traveling around if I can make a quick detour to Fat Tummy. I tried every single one they had. And none disappointed me. Run, don't walk. read more

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We were a party of 13. The staff was not phased by the size of our party. The empanadas were excellent! We were impressed by the affordable prices and that they serve cold empanadas you can take home and finish baking so you have a fresh product along with hot ready to eat empanadas. I ordered the Chicken Spinach and Cheese Empanada with a Pineapple empanada. The savory was outstanding! There was no air pocket between the filling and the pastry. The desert was also filled well. My only criticism of the desert was too much cinnamon which diluted the taste of the pineapple. The dining room and front room are very small, but the staff is on point so it is not a negative. Definitely will go again!! read more

Finally made it out to this place and it was sooo good! The service was great too super sweet people! Spicy beef/chicken with spinach and cheese. The salsa was really good too read more

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I found out about Fat Tummy Empanadas because of Mikey Chen on YouTube. He visited San Antonio and this was one of the places he ate at during his visit. He was very impressed with the customer service and the quality of the food. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to eat here for lunch. Mikey Chen was spot on. The customer service was great and the empanadas were delicious. They are the best empanadas I've ever had in my life. I got three empanadas. I enjoyed the chicken spinach and cheese,the beef and cheese and the pepperoni and cheese empanadas. They were all super tasty. My favorite of the three was the chicken spinach and cheese empanada. This place is a must try in my opinion. They have so many empanadas to try and I will be back for more. read more

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