I love this place. I tried it for the first time a month-ish ago, and I've been back 10x, with the 11th being in about an hour when I have my lunch break . Super affordable, incredible customer service, great energy, and sweet attitude from the employees. Julio is almost always there, and he loves to make the empanadas fresh even when he has some in the case that have already been made. Super friendly, funny, happy dude. Dining in is a super chill experience. Order at the counter and wait for them to tell you it's ready (2-5mins). They always have some fun music lightly playing on the speakers too. Oh, we also love their garlic aioli and salsa. Yum, yum, yum!!! As for empanadas, we've had their: Jalapeño Steak (8/10) Classic Beef (8/10) Jamaican Beef (8.510) Chorizo (9/10) Chicken & Cheese (9.5/10) Sausage & Peppers (10/10) Chicken (11/10 I love you Julio's chicken empanada) I'll revisit this review to add more ratings as I try more. Haven't tried a thing that I don't like here and don't expect to. I love Julio's!!! read more

There is something for everyone at Julio's. Come for the empanadas but stay for everything else. You feel like you're part of the family and Julio really takes care of his customers. The service was great and the food was delicious, hot, and fresh with awesome portions. There are plenty of options for vegetarians and pescatarians too read more

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I greatly enjoyed the empanadas and potato balls! The deviled crab was a huge surprise and was easily the best filling. All of them had tasty, crispy breading and came with some nice salsa to cut the greasiness. It's great that you can grab each for less than $10. Will definitely be back to share with friends. read more

Food was seasoned very well and the chicken thighs were sooo juicy. Would definitely come back try their other lunch items. Empanadas were good as well, I like the Jamaican beef one. read more

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Passing through Gulfport, we saw Julio's Empanadas. We figured we would stop by on the way out. Julio's is conveniently located in a corner spot in what use to be a Gas Station. They have gas station stall parking so your car is in the shade. Going inside, you will see a handful of tables and the area where they have their food which is a hot plate for Puerto Rican entrees, & an area for empanadas. At the time they didn't have too many options of empanadas, but they said if we wanted something that wasn't available, they could make it for us. We picked out two empanadas to share them - Ropa Vieja and Flank Steak & Sweet Plantain. The Ropa Vieja was the better of the two. We did think the size of the empanadas were pretty small for the price. The empanada was tasty in that it was not greasy from being fried and it tasted baked even though it was fried bc they said they change their oil every two days. Check them out for a snack or a Puerto Rican Entree of your choice! read more

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Walked in as soon as they opened! The reviews were amazing and they're legit. If you're an empanada fan this is the place to go. I got the traditional beef empanadas and the flank steak and plantain empanadas. Both were great! Very flavorful on the inside. Outside was nice a crispy. Had great flake to it without being hard and the beef was cooked to a very tender touch. The restaurant feels almsot like a diner. The staff are helpful and nice. Overall it was a great experience! read more

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After driving past here almost everyday, I finally decided to try them out and I am glad I did. The lunch bowl was such a good portion for only $10 (i got the beans in the side). The chicken had great flavor. They have an assortment of unique empanada flavors. I tried the beef & steak/plantains. Both were great and full of meat. Julio's special sauce that comes with them is great, perfect amount of spice and citrus. Staff was great. Definitely will return. read more

Julios Empanadas - Chicken Lunch Bowl & Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

Finally opened in Gulfport and after a lot of hard work, I'm so glad they are here. Hard working, authentic, and delicious. So glad they opened this second location at the corner of 49th St S and Gulfport Blvd S! read more

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Man, this place is such a blessing to have in the Gulfport's community and broader area. We waited so long for this spot to open, and I remember when it was just the sign in the lot of the old gas station. I'm happy for this place and what it has evolved into. Every time you come in Julio is there to greet you and I'm sorry you just don't see that in most eatery businesses. He's extremely personable and always looks out for the kids. It's a straight to the point type of place. All the food is in front of you and there's a few places to sit inside. Parking is sparse but you find a way. The lunch bowls are great and you get alot of food. Now let's talk about the food you're guaranteed to have a variety of empanadas in different feelings. My favorite is the Jamaican one, but I always get a chicken and a beef to kinda round it out if they are available. I enjoy the empanadas is just one of my favorite snacks and he's open a little bit later so you can grab one if you're late at the office. With me, it's all about how you're treated because if you treat it with love that means that the people that are making it have love in it and it makes it taste better. I usually grab 2 or 3 empanadas and the Jamaican ones are my favorite. 4 out the door cost me like 22$. Worth it. Also the frozen drinks. A yellow and red. Bomb. Always hit this place and I can't say enough about it and the people. I hope they grow even more! read more

Stopped in because I saw it was open. Glad I did. Now I have a lunch place I can walk to if I have a hankering... Excellent service and spot on food. Oh, go ahead and pull right in. You won't be sorry..plus they have salads and dessert empanadas. read more

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OMG awesome food had chicken empanadas oso buco empanadas and stuffed potatoe balls clean cute place If you love empanadas this place is for you read more

Delicious food & friendly staff. I recommend stopping by! Or you can get delivery. Either way you won't be disappointed.

WOW! GO NOW!!! The best ingredients, and some love make some of best food! The empanadas are so flakey crust and stuffed well seasoned ingredients. read more

Julios Empanadas - Well seasoned beef empanada's....look at that crust! - Latin American Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

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Not fancy, but the best empanadas I've ever had. Great fillings and they come in a big size. No skimping. Get the meal which comes with a big serving of beans and rice and a special sauce added. By the way, the dipping sauce for the empanadas is a killer! They have a few tables inside and since it's a former gas station there is parking. read more

I really wanted to love this place. We've heard great things and they are working hard. The empanadas wrappers are great. But everything is much too salty. We sent back the chicken because it was also very overcooked. The wings were better. The rice and beans were very good if you don't d being overloaded with salt. We had the sausage empanadas which I liked. Still too salty but at least edible. read more

Chef Julio knows empanadas. Been waiting awhile for this place to open, but worth it. I ordered the sausage & peppers, Osso Buco & meatball empanadas. Sausage & peppers was very flavorful with just enough spice. The dough is tender & tasty. I haven't tried the others yet, but Osso Buco is one of my fave dishes. This restaurant is in an abandoned gas station, so not at all fancy, but clean with ample seating. They have full dinners, too. One is Coco Rico Chicken that's marinated in spices & looked & smelled delicious. Next time! Great addition to Gulfport and we're happy Julio is here read more

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Have been excited about trying this place since the signs went up a while back. Ordered 2 empanadas and a side of the roasted pork. Chorizo empanada was good but the Jalapeño Steak empanada was sublime! Tender steak and great seasoning left me craving for more. Really large empanadas with a crispy shell. Roast pork was delicious as well. Did no disappoint! Friendly and fast service. read more

Very authentic Puerto Rican food, great service and hospitality . You have to try the Mofongo.

Great, fresh food, large portions, wonderful sauces, excellent service, friendly owner and staff. I got food from Julio's about seven times and have never been disappointed. Certain dishes could be for two meals depending on your appetite. read more

Great place, Glad it finally opened. They put in 110 percent in the eats. Tried a couple empanadas on the menu got more to go. Flavor on point. Super friendly and helpful with the menu choices. For refurbishing an old building and making it into a eatery good job and it shows. Come support them, glad Gulfport is opening up more places to sit, eat some good grinds and enjoy the town. read more

Flakey crust, delicious everything. Good drink selection. Salsa is excellent. Quick and friendly service. Clean kitchen and dining area. Parking lot is weird, maybe one day they'll be established enough to be able to remove the old gas station bits. Menu is slightly pricey, but damn well worth it and I will certainly be back. read more

Cafe style... best food in town right now. not greesy and everything we got was amazing.

My Mother and I loved this place! Owner and staff friendly and most important the empanadas are absolutely delicious! If you love Empanadas don't miss this place for your next lunch or dinner! They were crispy and flavorful and very fresh with yummy ingredients. These are the best we have ever eaten! Delicious . I've travelled all over and would come to Gulport just for these yummy treats! read more

Having an empanada store open in the area is a dream come true! Not to mention an amazing empanada store!!!! The person that took my order was very friendly and was very patient concerning the questions I was asking. There was some seating, but not a lot. So if you are dining in, just be aware of that fact. The restaurant is actually in an old gas station, so the parking is kinda wonky. Oh also, the restaurant is super clean! The food was sooooo delicious! We had several different empanadas between us and each one was sooooo yummy! The only negative was that they forgot to put one of the empanadas that I paid for into my to go bag. I tried calling to see what could be done, but no one picked up and it rang for quite a while. Overall, even with the missing empanada, I would happily return to this place any day!!!! read more

food was fantastic. Had the chicken with rice. Also had a beef empanada. Also tried the dessert empanadas all were excellent. Adriana is very knowledgeable and very helpful while we were picking out our meal we will definitely be back read more

Amazing food and service! Empanadas were fresh, crisp, and delicious. Steak mofongo was absolutely amazing and had lots of flavor with a large portion. Would certainly recommend and will be back! read more

Gulfport has been waiting for Julio's Empanadas to open. Finally got to try it. It was worth the wait! I had a chicken, beef and guava empanadas. So good! The fillings are full of flavor and so tender. The outside is fabulous. Flaky, fresh, warm, delicious! I will be back. It was good to see the parking lot filled and tables were all filled with guests. read more

Love the new location! Best empanadas in town and the rice and chicken is amazing! Like the beer selection!

Tried this place for lunch. Crispy & tasty empanadas. Friendly staff. Cute renovation of what had been a gas station. The only negative, and this is true for me in many restaurants, was the loud music. Not sure why restaurants play their music so loudly that you have to shout to be heard by your dining companions. Just asked for empanadas to go & enjoyed them at a nearby park. read more

I had 2 chicken and one Jamaican and a fanta soda 24 dollars food was good portions very small also they added a3.40 tip

Julio hooked it up with some killer empanadas. Had the Osso Bucco and Chorizo with cherry mascarpone for dessert. Everything was top tier, will definitely be back. read more

The best - everything is so delicious, we love this place! If you've driven by and wanted to stop (that was us for a while), just go ahead and do it - you won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing food man, super authentic empanadas. Can't this place recommend enough, Julio is a great guy and really cares about his food,staff and customers. Julio recently opened up this new place and its got a great atmosphere, super clean. Julio really knows his way around food and it shows in his empanadas. Can't wait to come back read more

Julios Empanadas - Strawberry cheesecake empanada desert - Latin American Near Me - Gulfport, Florida

If you haven't tried Julio's yet, you are missing out! The deviled crab is the best along with the empanadas. We added a side of their vegetables - a great meal!! Oh yes - a horchata for good measure. read more

Top quality empanadas, people are nice, and a great vibe! There's music playing and overall 6/5 would highly recommend!

Owner was very friendly and staff was very knowledgeable about the food. The food ended up being soooooo delicious! Will be back!