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While in the Carolinas visiting we decided to make our way to Charolette to check out Optimist Hall. Felix's Handmade Empanadas was the third eatery selected to try. My sister went with: Jamaican Beef, Chicken & Cheese, Bacon, Date N' Goat Cheese, w/ Cilantro garlic lyme She was so pleased she raved about the flavors of all three and went back to purchase more. So I imagine they were just that good or she was being.... Nevermind she may read this. Needless to say Felix's Empanadas were a hit. Just A Note: They offer a 3 for $13 dollar deal. Provides a small discount while you explore their flavor options.
A staple of the optimist food hall. I can't remember the employees name working the register, but he was awesome. Friendly and walked me through the menu and knew exactly how everything was cooked. He even said "I bet yours will be out in 4 minutes" and it was exactly that. I went with the Jamaican beef. It was on the sweeter side, and the beef was tasty. The empanada itself was flaky, crispy and crunchy. A perfect snack in the cool optimist hall which has plenty of seating!
One of my favorite empanada places in Charlotte! I love the variety and serving size - they're big enough to share, but small enough to where you can eat multiple. I am not sure why but the pizza one, although pretty basic, has me in a chokehold. I also really love their goat cheese and date one. Their sauces are what really make them even more delectable!
Cute little empanada shop tucked inside the Optimist Food Hall in Charlotte. I was surprised to see the low ratings here because I actually enjoyed both the food and the service, unlike some of the other reviewers. We tried four varieties of their empanadas: Pulled Chorizo, Lobster & Corn, Four Cheese, and Pizza. The last two were the only vegetarian options on the menu, which was a bit surprising. Each empanada is shaped differently so you can tell them apart, and they even give you a little pamphlet that shows which shape matches which flavor. I thought that was a fun touch. The sauces were also pretty interesting, and the server gave me one of each, which was nice. The chorizo and lobster empanadas were solid, and the veggie ones were decent. Overall, I enjoyed the food, especially with all the dips. Definitely worth a try if you're at the food hall and want to explore different cuisines.
During a roadtrip to Charlotte, I wanted to grab some empanadas for the drive back home. Empanadas sounded like a great choice; they're easy to eat in the car and it's supporting a small business instead of a fast food chain. Let's discuss service first (why I knocked down the review down two stars). I passed by this stand a few nights before while visiting Optimist Hall. The cashier was hitting on a girl walking by and she seemed a bit uncomfortable with him pushing to get her to order something. He did not treat others like this. It was very unprofessional and honestly, gross behavior. When I came back a few days later on my way home, the same cashier was working. He wasn't friendly at all and I did not feel very welcome. There was zero eye contact, didn't ask if I wanted sauce...it very much felt like a "just order and get out of here" feeling. Not a great first impression but it is a lasting one, unfortunately. Now, the empanadas are actually really good! I ordered the Cubana, Carnitas Taco, the Bacon Date n Goat Cheese, and the guava empanada. The carnitas taco was by far my favorite next to the guava. However, I didn't receive any sauce with my empanadas even though it comes with one (and like I mentioned earlier, the cashier never asked, so I assumed it comes with a sauce unless requested otherwise). If it weren't for this cashier, I would absolutely bump my rating to a 5 star review. It's just unfortunate when the people being the front face for a business ruin it. I would only come back if he's not working up front, otherwise, I'd rather spend my hard earned money on a business that appreciates it more.
We've ordered from this place many times and have always been satisfied, but this order was terrible. The Carolina BBQ empanadas were unbelievably small compared to previous orders--literally tiny, dinky, shriveled versions of what we normally get. At $5-6 each, this is completely unacceptable. We paid full price and got empanadas that looked about a third of their usual size. It felt like a total rip-off and makes us seriously question ordering from here again.
This small shop is in Optimist Hall. The lady that worked the register was very nice and friendly. We placed our order and she said it will be ready in 6 min. She was right. They were hot and VERY good. So good that we went back the next day to get one! If you are at optimist hall.... definitely get an empanada.. especially the cheeseburger option.
Got to two secret menu items after checking Reddit to see what dishes were the best here at optimist hall. The recommendations had the Sheppard pie empanada and the truffle garlic cheese fries. Honestly they were both good! I would say that the fries were lacking truffle and garlic flavoring. The cheese was loaded though! We snagged the 2nd to last of the Sheppards pie empanada and that was also good. Would like to other empanadas here though!
Bacon date and goat cheese and Jamaican beef were SO good! Larger than I thought they would be and the option to get 2 sauces was fun to try as well. Quick service and the seating area is communal as part of the food court. We got the Cuban as well, but preferred the other two.
This is such a great spot!!! We were in Charlotte and decided to give this place a try in Optimist Hall. We ordered four types of empanadas - pizza, traditional chicken, pulled chorizo, and Bacon Date & Goat cheese. They were all sooooooo so good. But my favourite has to be the pizza and chicken. The cheese pull of the pizza empanada was next level! This place was so packed the entire time I was at the Hall. And after tasting their food, I know why they're so popular. And the staff, and the owner Felix are super sweet and engaging with all their customers, making the experience better. If you're ever in the area, do give this place a shot. And do you want to know a secret - they're baked, so they're healthy! ;)
I LOVE Feliz empanadas. They have so many different options to choose from and each are made fresh with many different flavors. My go-to order is the 3 empanada of choice for $13 . They also let you get as many sauces as you'd like so definitely try out their Mambo sauce !! I have also tried the pizza empanada and it is amazing. The service is fast and the staff is very friendly. It is located inside of a food hall and they do not have the t"ext when your order is ready" option, so you do have to stand near their location while waiting for your food.
Carolina BBQ Empanada (4/5): I liked the shell which was flaky but still doughy. The pulled pork and slaw were both pretty tasty and flavorful. Cheeseburger Empanada (3/5): Tasted more like a sloppy joe filling than a cheeseburger filling. Would've loved a little more complexity in flavor and texture. Pulled Chorizo Empanada (3/5): Honestly couldn't tell that this was chorizo. It was very bland overall, but tasted better with the mambo sauce which was a little sweet and sour. *I really liked how the empanadas came in different shapes so you could tell which was which! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)
So many unique flavors. I tried 3 different ones and loved them all. You can tell the pastry is freshly made flakey goodness. I love how each flavor has a different shape as well.
3 months ago
This was my first time visiting Felix's Empanadas. I got the Cuban, the Southern BBQ, and the Pepperoni Pizza with a side of fries. All three were DELICIOUS and had their own unique taste and texture. Also - the fries are the best!! The kjnd you dream of. The sweet gentleman who assembled my order helped me decide what sauces would pair best with each. The shop itself is a little small, but they do a tallest job with the layout. Then you take the food outside to eat. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more
I've been coming to Felix's Handmade Empanadas for a few years now, largely because of the variety of empanadas and its convenient location in Optimist Hall. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was disappointing enough that I feel I have to leave a 1-star review. I recently placed an online order and paid an additional $0.25 to try the creamy cilantro sauce. I remember the sauces being free in the past, but I didn't think much of the small charge. However, when I picked up my order at the front counter, the sauce wasn't included with my food, so I had to go back and ask for it. The staff was helpful in getting it for me, so I appreciated that. Unfortunately, when I finally sat down to enjoy my meal, I discovered someone's hair in the sauce I had paid extra for. Finding a hair in food is already extremely unsettling, but especially in a sauce that had just been handed to me separately at the counter, it raised concerns about the cleanliness and food-handling practices. I understand that mistakes can happen, and I'm not expecting perfection. However, having multiple issues with a single order, first the missing sauce and then finding a hair in it, made this visit particularly disappointing. I hope this can be taken as constructive feedback, because I've enjoyed coming here over the years and would expect better attention to quality and cleanliness. Unfortunately, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth... literally. read more
2 months ago
The owner was cursing at customers and employees. He said, "take this F'er order". -- referring to me, which if fine. Then he railed into an employee at the register saying 3 or 4 F bombs. I said, "hey don't talk to her like that" to which the owner replied, "she's my wife" somehow implying that it changed things. Things only escalated from there. This business does not care about its customers, it's verbally abusing its employees, and its food is not that good. All this happened in the small vendor space of a 9x15 stall or something's like that. Way too customer facing for this. The owner replied to my review privately below. Hopefully the bueiness learns something about the value of their customers, employees, family, and FOOD. Make your food with love. If you don't love it. Don't do it. read more
5 months ago
While in the Carolinas visiting we decided to make our way to Charolette to check out Optimist Hall. Felix's Handmade Empanadas was the third eatery selected to try. My sister went with: Jamaican Beef, Chicken & Cheese, Bacon, Date N' Goat Cheese, w/ Cilantro garlic lyme She was so pleased she raved about the flavors of all three and went back to purchase more. So I imagine they were just that good or she was being.... Nevermind she may read this. Needless to say Felix's Empanadas were a hit. Just A Note: They offer a 3 for $13 dollar deal. Provides a small discount while you explore their flavor options. read more
A staple of the optimist food hall. I can't remember the employees name working the register, but he was awesome. Friendly and walked me through the menu and knew exactly how everything was cooked. He even said "I bet yours will be out in 4 minutes" and it was exactly that. I went with the Jamaican beef. It was on the sweeter side, and the beef was tasty. The empanada itself was flaky, crispy and crunchy. A perfect snack in the cool optimist hall which has plenty of seating! read more
6 months ago
One of my favorite empanada places in Charlotte! I love the variety and serving size - they're big enough to share, but small enough to where you can eat multiple. I am not sure why but the pizza one, although pretty basic, has me in a chokehold. I also really love their goat cheese and date one. Their sauces are what really make them even more delectable! read more
11 months ago
Cute little empanada shop tucked inside the Optimist Food Hall in Charlotte. I was surprised to see the low ratings here because I actually enjoyed both the food and the service, unlike some of the other reviewers. We tried four varieties of their empanadas: Pulled Chorizo, Lobster & Corn, Four Cheese, and Pizza. The last two were the only vegetarian options on the menu, which was a bit surprising. Each empanada is shaped differently so you can tell them apart, and they even give you a little pamphlet that shows which shape matches which flavor. I thought that was a fun touch. The sauces were also pretty interesting, and the server gave me one of each, which was nice. The chorizo and lobster empanadas were solid, and the veggie ones were decent. Overall, I enjoyed the food, especially with all the dips. Definitely worth a try if you're at the food hall and want to explore different cuisines. read more
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7 months ago
During a roadtrip to Charlotte, I wanted to grab some empanadas for the drive back home. Empanadas sounded like a great choice; they're easy to eat in the car and it's supporting a small business instead of a fast food chain. Let's discuss service first (why I knocked down the review down two stars). I passed by this stand a few nights before while visiting Optimist Hall. The cashier was hitting on a girl walking by and she seemed a bit uncomfortable with him pushing to get her to order something. He did not treat others like this. It was very unprofessional and honestly, gross behavior. When I came back a few days later on my way home, the same cashier was working. He wasn't friendly at all and I did not feel very welcome. There was zero eye contact, didn't ask if I wanted sauce...it very much felt like a "just order and get out of here" feeling. Not a great first impression but it is a lasting one, unfortunately. Now, the empanadas are actually really good! I ordered the Cubana, Carnitas Taco, the Bacon Date n Goat Cheese, and the guava empanada. The carnitas taco was by far my favorite next to the guava. However, I didn't receive any sauce with my empanadas even though it comes with one (and like I mentioned earlier, the cashier never asked, so I assumed it comes with a sauce unless requested otherwise). If it weren't for this cashier, I would absolutely bump my rating to a 5 star review. It's just unfortunate when the people being the front face for a business ruin it. I would only come back if he's not working up front, otherwise, I'd rather spend my hard earned money on a business that appreciates it more. read more
3 months ago
We've ordered from this place many times and have always been satisfied, but this order was terrible. The Carolina BBQ empanadas were unbelievably small compared to previous orders--literally tiny, dinky, shriveled versions of what we normally get. At $5-6 each, this is completely unacceptable. We paid full price and got empanadas that looked about a third of their usual size. It felt like a total rip-off and makes us seriously question ordering from here again. read more
This small shop is in Optimist Hall. The lady that worked the register was very nice and friendly. We placed our order and she said it will be ready in 6 min. She was right. They were hot and VERY good. So good that we went back the next day to get one! If you are at optimist hall.... definitely get an empanada.. especially the cheeseburger option. read more
Got to two secret menu items after checking Reddit to see what dishes were the best here at optimist hall. The recommendations had the Sheppard pie empanada and the truffle garlic cheese fries. Honestly they were both good! I would say that the fries were lacking truffle and garlic flavoring. The cheese was loaded though! We snagged the 2nd to last of the Sheppards pie empanada and that was also good. Would like to other empanadas here though! read more
Bacon date and goat cheese and Jamaican beef were SO good! Larger than I thought they would be and the option to get 2 sauces was fun to try as well. Quick service and the seating area is communal as part of the food court. We got the Cuban as well, but preferred the other two. read more
2 years ago
This is such a great spot!!! We were in Charlotte and decided to give this place a try in Optimist Hall. We ordered four types of empanadas - pizza, traditional chicken, pulled chorizo, and Bacon Date & Goat cheese. They were all sooooooo so good. But my favourite has to be the pizza and chicken. The cheese pull of the pizza empanada was next level! This place was so packed the entire time I was at the Hall. And after tasting their food, I know why they're so popular. And the staff, and the owner Felix are super sweet and engaging with all their customers, making the experience better. If you're ever in the area, do give this place a shot. And do you want to know a secret - they're baked, so they're healthy! ;) read more
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I LOVE Feliz empanadas. They have so many different options to choose from and each are made fresh with many different flavors. My go-to order is the 3 empanada of choice for $13 . They also let you get as many sauces as you'd like so definitely try out their Mambo sauce !! I have also tried the pizza empanada and it is amazing. The service is fast and the staff is very friendly. It is located inside of a food hall and they do not have the t"ext when your order is ready" option, so you do have to stand near their location while waiting for your food. read more
Carolina BBQ Empanada (4/5): I liked the shell which was flaky but still doughy. The pulled pork and slaw were both pretty tasty and flavorful. Cheeseburger Empanada (3/5): Tasted more like a sloppy joe filling than a cheeseburger filling. Would've loved a little more complexity in flavor and texture. Pulled Chorizo Empanada (3/5): Honestly couldn't tell that this was chorizo. It was very bland overall, but tasted better with the mambo sauce which was a little sweet and sour. *I really liked how the empanadas came in different shapes so you could tell which was which! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more
5 months ago
Service was quick and friendly. The menu offers a great variety. Only issue I had was trying to narrow my selection to three. We ended up going with the Carnitas Taco, Bacon Date 'n Goat Cheese, and Pepperoni Pizza empanadas. All great options! We had originally planned to take them to go as we had sampled a few different restaurants this trip and were pretty full, but I didn't realize the Carnitas Taco had toppings that likely wouldn't travel well. So we ended up splitting that and taking the rest to go. I'm glad we did because it was still hot. The dough was fresh and crispy and the carnitas filling was flavorful. I would definitely get this one again. The Bacon, Date 'n Goat Cheese caught my eye and I just had to try it. I loved that the bacon was thick cut. It paired well with the sweet date and tangy goat cheese. I do feel this one could've used a little more filling but it was still good overall. Like the other, the dough was perfectly crispy and fresh. We had the Pepperoni Pizza empanada later that night and it reheated well in the air fryer. I feel like it would've been perfect dipped in some marinara sauce but was still very good on its own. I would order any of these options again. I also enjoyed the dipping sauces they offered. My favorite being the mambo sauce. Their hot sauce is really good too (and pairs nicely with the Texas Cheesesteak next door if you happen to visit them.) Next trip I will definitely be ordering at least one of these empanadas again, but I also have my eye on their sweet options as well. All in all, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. They're perfectly cooked and have great filling options no matter your preference. read more
1 year ago
Best empanadas in Charlotte!!!! I would definitely order them again. Arrived hot. The three pack was a good deal to try a variety of the empanadas. read more
1 year ago
Was in the area and decided to give them a try...it was a good experience! Their kitchen is visible from the front counter and you can see the empanadas in process. The staff is friendly and helpful when it comes to selections as well. I opted for the taco empanada, which was really good and flavorful. Also tried the beef and chicken which were good as well! They are located inside Latta Arcade in Uptown, so cans get to it from S. Tryon or Church St. Seating is available outside in the hall or take it on the go. Definitely give them a try! IG/TikTok: @JBEatzCLT read more
4 months ago
A few months ago someone mentioned this place and how delicious the empanadas are. We stopped by on New Year's Day. Fortunately, Optimist Hall wasn't too packed at all...somewhat quiet and very relaxed. Although I wasn't really hungry, I was determined to try the Bacon, Date, and Goat Cheese empanada. There wasn't a line when we approached the counter. We watched the ladies in the back work for about 5 minutes before the cashier walked in and we were finally greeted...he must've taken a bathroom break. While I was waiting for the order, someone else walked up and began talking about how the line is usually very long, so we lucked out on the holiday. The empanada was good. I like dates and bacon, and I love goat cheese, but the empanada was extremely rich and had a LOT of goat cheese. I believe I would have enjoyed it more if I had an appetite, and if the portions were divvied up differently. That was my first time trying them out. I'll eventually return and try another kind. read more
4 months ago
The counter service was pretty quick and friendly. I like how their menu is laid out on the wall with pictures of the shapes of the empanadas. I ordered the combo meal which comes with two empanadas, a side, and a fountain drink. My empanadas were pulled chorizo and the Carolina BBQ and I wanted rice and beans as a side but was told that their machine was broken. Not sure what machine they use to make rice and beans, but no big deal I went sea salt fries instead. Their open kitchen area is right behind the counter so I was able to watch them take a scoop of fresh fries out of a tray and placed in the fryer which was cool to see that they are not frozen. The empanadas both were very tasty, although I didn't realize how filling they would be and felt the need for a siesta after my meal. The chorizo empanada had chorizo, peppers, and maybe onions in it and the Carolina BBQ had purple slaw and BBQ meat (pork or beef, I forget). The fries were golden, well cooked, had great seasoning, but had no crispness to them. Pretty soft for French fries. Overall, it was a great lunch and I would come back next time I'm in the city to try the other empanada options (and hopefully some rice and beans). P.S. the photo I included is after I had gone through about a quarter of my fries, read more
2 years ago
The owner Felix is incredible and personable, you can tell he cares very much about the quality of food, service, and the experience he gives all of his guests. Definitely my favorite place of the food hall! read more
I went to Optimist Hall and tried Felix Homemade Empanadas. They are about $5 each which isn't too bad. Since it was my first time, I went with the traditional flavors (chicken and street beef). I preferred the chicken but both were good. I got two sauces (chimichurri and Mexican hot sauce) the chimichurri went well with the chicken. To me there wasn't too much spice to the hot sauce but could taste the adobo base in it. I do wish my empanadas were labeled so I knew which was which before opening them. Overall, it's a good place to check out. read more
3 years ago
I love empanadas and this place never disappoints! For the longest time they only had a food truck, but thankfully they found a brick and mortar to ca in Optimist Hall! I have tried almost the entire menu and my favorites are still the guava & cheese and the steak. I'm not sure they will be yours, but they have an empanada for just about anyone! They have a few different sauces to choose from... my favorite is the Chimichurri!! Obviously you have to pick and choose according to the type of empanada you order, but if you're getting a savory one (even the bacon egg and cheese), you can't go wrong with the Chimichurri! It's worth a try if you're at optimist or happen upon their food truck! And the more you get, the cheaper they are ;) read more
as i was heading back home from visiting charlotte this weekend , i decided to check out Optimist Hall to see what i could grab to eat before getting on the road . Felix Empanadas caught my eye . i opted for the cheese pizza, chicken and spinach and feta cheese empanadas. they were all very flavorful, but the chicken empanada was my favorite . the service was excellent and it took it only about 5 minutes to get my food . i was disappointed in myself for not trying any of the dessert empanadas . but maybe the next time i visit i will. i thoroughly enjoy the food hall vibe . the inside was super clean and i can't want to come back to visit . read more
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