Very much enjoyed the food and service here - not pretentious and delivering squarely on flavor…read more They do it right! You order at the counter and then take a seat, indoors or outdoors. We tried a few empanadas and the mushroom, spinach and artichoke; potato; elote; and guava with cheese were all good. They had the right amount of filling to crust ratio. The sopa verde (flavorful and had depth) and arroz Colombiano (lots of ingredients that all worked together) were also great. It was quiet on a weekday afternoon. Everyone was very friendly when answering questions and taking our orders. The space is casual and there's a small parking lot. Would be happy to return for takeout or dine in!

This amazing spot is right around the corner from the theater in downtown Mesa, so if you want a…read morebite before or after, this is your place. This is a slice of Latin America right here in the East Valley. The owners are really friendly, ready to explain all the dishes in the menu, and will make recommendations based on your taste. The cost is, very reasonable, and about an hour before curtain time, there were few other patrons. They do a huge carry-out business and the reason is obvious. The food is amazing! So ext time you're in downtown Mesa, and are getting hungry, go visit República Empañada. You'll be glad you did.

Met EJ at first Friday tonight and we had the best hand made Argentinian empanadas. Great food,…read moregreat service and great experience. Would definitely recommend

EJ is very nice and makes delicious authentic Argentine empanadas, for sure the best in Phoenix.read more

This food truck was stationed outside my climbing gym yesterday. My friend who joined me to climb…read morewas hungry, so we gave this place a try. For $16, you get four mixed empanadas of your choice. That's a good deal, I think. But, the empanadas were on the smaller side. The owner was very friendly and informative and let us know these empanadas are made in the Columbian style. She also mentioned she lived in Mexico for many years and learned to make empanadas the Mexican way and combined some of those flavors also. The empanadas I had were all very tasty and I liked the salsa verde that came with the empanadas. I had the traditional (had a kick to it) and arroz con pollo. I gave Sherpa the calentado and chorizo ones, but no report back if they were good lol. My only gripe here is that the empanadas were a little more greasy than I usually like. On their website and in photos, they say their empanadas are air fried, but I think I recall seeing oil fryers outdoors yesterday. I try to keep fried foods to a limit as I don't always feel great after eating a greasy meal. And I have to maintain a svelte physique, just kidding there. Diabetes and heart disease run in my family, so I am very mindful of what I put into my temple. I also ate these after climbing as there is no way I could have had these empanadas in my stomach prior. Also interesting is that the vegetarian and vegan ones were kind of food color green. I guess you need to be able to differentiate them, but the color was off-putting. I'd give this place another try but would prefer baked empanadas. I love empanadas, just please hold the grease.

These empanadas are delicious. This past weekend we bought 40 of them in various flavors. Super…read moreeasy to prepare as they come pre-cooked. We served them to our friends and everyone loved them.

The guava tarts and cream horns sweets were to die for.... Quick service and great prices ! I'll…read moredefinitely comeback ... ohh almost forgot...we ordered a capuchino or panetela type of cake and was delicious!!!

Holy Cuban sandwich!!!! My husband and I took a journey across town to see what became of metro…read morecenter. We noticed on the map that there was a Cuban restaurant a mile away so we had to go! It's in a relatively abandoned strip mall and If you drive too fast you could miss it, I'm not sure you can even see it from the street, you kind of have to know it's there and MAN do people know!!!' By the time we left it was hopping! Lots of regulars you could tell. Staff was very nice, restroom clean and well stocked. Ambiance? Cute island minimalism! FOOD Had to start with the empanadas which were soo good and great flavor in the meat, I LOVE Cuban sandwiches but have failed to find a halfway decent one in Arizona. When we were in Miami and Key West I ate my weight in Cuban sandwiches so that's my gold standard! This one is just as good if not better! Advised it was big but we each ordered one anyway and big is an understatement they were huge! Roasted pork delicious and juicy, ham and Swiss. Just the right about of mustard not to overpower it and the right amount of pickles to also enhance but not overpower the flavor. The Cuban bread DELICIOUS! For 12 dollars it was two meals and a small snack for me. I'd say that's a heck of a deal ! We are already planning a trip out west to go back !

First time at Que Sazon and our experience was AMAZING! Everything we had was top tier! The steak…read moretacos were my fave. I can eat it all day. We went Friday night before Valentine's so we had to make a reservation but the service was fast and we were seated as soon as we got there. Our server was super nice and answered any questions I had. And there was live music which made the experience even better.

It's very rare I leave a meal not thinking something should have been different. Something needed…read moremore salt, or sauce, or whatever. I walked away from this meal with no regrets and zero suggestions. There is something special here! 10/10 - zero complaints. The staff, so friendly. The margaritas, fire. The food - when I tell you I told EVERYONE about this place I did. It was so good, I cannot wait to go again. It's SO good! Just go, try it. See for yourself, taste the authenticity. The flavor. The love in every bite. Here is what we tried, I cannot wait to try more! Pollo mango tostones Beef empanada Yucca fries Spicy pork tacos Carne picante tacos Passion fruit margarita and a house margarita And I wouldn't have changed a darn thing!

The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was pristine, and the owners were incredibly welcoming and…read morekind-hearted. 100% recommend and will be coming back.

The list goes in this order : 1. My Tata's Arroz con…read moreGondulez and Pernil 2. The Phoenix Coqui Incredibly every single time. The owners give the PR cousins vibe. I love it here and I'll always be back

We have had them before but had tried other ones. The empanadas are fantastic with great flavor…read morewith a very full empanada just the right sauce for each flavor. Package for each empanada well marked with right sauce next to it in nice carry box. Friendly service Nothing but good to say.

I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture . The food truck was here in Maricopa on Friday…read morenight so my family & I decided to give them a try. My partner had a beef, & cubano empanada with rice & beans. He loves empanadas & he was so happy with them both. Now he will be hoping that they come out to Maricopa every Friday night. I had the p/z/c empanada with rice & beans & a lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The empanada was so filling. It was packed to the max with potatoes, zucchini, & cheese. I got it with the works- onions, cilantro, & avocado on the top. Soooo good. The rice & beans were very impressive. I love Puerto Rican beans & these were seasoned just right. We also ordered the apple caramel & lemon blueberry empanada. More please The best food truck that I've been to since moving to AZ almost 3 years ago. The owner was great, very personable & professional. We will definitely be back to Holy empanada.

Picked up some pan dulce for my dad's birthday, there was no wait at 8:30am. Their conchas and…read morecuernitos are soft and orejas were good. Not too sweet which is nice. $10 for 6 pieces. The ladies at the counter were very kind. I've tried their burritos before--the red sauce is yummy and tortillas are fresh. I'll have to come back to try the bolillos and empanadas.

The tortillas are the best around and the filled charros are worth the drive. I love this place.read more

If you're looking for authentic Cuban flavor in Glendale, this spot is a must…read more From the moment you walk in, the aroma alone lets you know you're in for something special. The Cuban sandwich is pressed perfectly, the pork is tender and full of flavor, and the rice and beans taste like they came straight from abuela's kitchen. Every dish is seasoned just right -- bold, comforting, and made with heart. Great portions, friendly service, and a true taste of Cuba right here in Arizona. Definitely coming back for more.

We stopped in for a drink, but we will definitely be returning for a meal! The food looked and…read moresmelled amazing! Our drinks were refreshing! The ambiance and music brought such a fun vibe as it sits along Glendale Avenue, it's a perfect day spot while the weather is good! The people didn't stop coming either, while we sat for two hours enjoying our delicious cocktails the restaurant stayed busy! The owner who also was our bartender was kicking butt, not only behind the bar but also as he waited on tables and greeted all incoming customers. We will definitely return and again I am so happy for our Latino owned establishments in my hometown of Glendale!

We just finished eating a Philly Cheesesteak next door, but I couldn't resist coming here to try…read moresome Colombian arepas! I must have had a brain fart or something because right after I walked in, the worker greeted us and immediately told us they had empanadas. He said they had chicken, beef, and cheese empanadas. I immediately ordered three chicken and three beef. I forgot about the arepas. The guy said it would be ten minutes. So we browsed their store. As soon as you walk in to the business, the small place looked like it is set up to ship packages. It has a small grocery store in the back, and has a kitchen on the side. The whole store was small, but clean. There was no seating in this place as it is not a sit down restaurant. Food orders are placed to go. Almost ten minutes exactly our empanadas came out. We took them to our car and ate there. We wanted to eat them fresh and hot and boy were they steaming hot. I loved the crispness of the shells. The filling was very flavorful and moist. I dipped them in the salsa and they had had a nice kick. They were delicious!We were able to polish off four. After we arrived home some thirty minutes later, the empanadas were still warm and surprisingly still crispy! I ate the last two. I will definitely return to try their arepas!

Buena comida. Pedí pollo en salsa de champiñones y bandeja paisa; solo que fue nuevo para mí que la…read morecarne de la bandeja paisa era mechada. Lo único: las empanadas, deliciosas, aunque a mí me gusta el picante y el ají le faltaba un poco más de picante. Buen servicio