A friend recommended and did not disappoint! Hidden gem with big flavor. I grabbed the empanada…read morecombo with the spicy chicken empanada. It was crispy, flavorful, and had just the right kick. The rice and beans were comforting and well/seasoned and the plantains were sweet and caramelized to perfection. I'm also Cuban for what it's worth and had my fair share of rice, beans, and plantains! The tres leche coffee was a little sweet for me but still fantastic. I typically drink black coffee and just felt like trying something different. The inside is super cozy! Makes you feel like you're in someone's home (in the best way). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Nothing has survived long in this building...hoping this one stays!

I don't know why it took me so long to come here. But I am so glad that I finally made it out to…read moreEmpanada Grill. This meal warmed my soul and eased my evening. On the edge of the Greensboro and Summerfield border, near the PTI airport, lies a small restaurant with big flavor and big heart. This location has been many things in the past, but I am hopeful that Empanada Grill will last forever. The menu is very simple , but nobody needs to make complicated empanadas. I would rather a place do a few things well than have a wide variety of things and be mediocre. Empanada Grill is as far from mediocre as you can get. I opted for their empanadas undressed in the traditional chicken style. It came with a side of rice and beans. You got to choose between red or black beans, and white, yellow, or traditional rice. I went with the black beans and traditional rice. This was enough food for two meals. I received my food to go, as I had a practice to get to, but there is a variety of seating areas within to accommodate groups of all sizes. The black beans deserve a picture of their own because they are basically a full meal themselves. I ate half before I remembered to take a picture because they were so good. I would definitely bring the family back to this restaurant, as we all love empanadas. I would love to try the traditional beef next time. The worst part about this trip? My car smelled like empanada the next day and I had no more empanada to eat. But that's a problem that can easily be solved with a trip back to my new favorite empanada place.

I first got to try Empanada Mama due to a sweet Yelp Elite Perk. In addition to getting to sample…read moretheir yummy empanadas, they provided a voucher for 25% off a future order. My bff and I's football teams were going head-to-head, so we decided this was the right time to go hard and order empanadas. Turns out they were only offering orders/delivery that weekend if you did a special order of $50 or more. We would not be deterred! Hello 25 chicken and beef empanadas delivered to my door in time for the game. We contacted them via Instagram, and they were very responsive. We set our delivery time, pre-paid for our order, and lo and behold a tray of empanadas at my door for game time. A tray full of empanadas was quite a beautiful site. They looked gorgeous- nicely shaped, fried, and flaky just waiting for us to dive in. You could tell these were made by someone that knows what they are doing. Yummy fillings on the inside, I think I had a slight preference for the beef, but both were tasty. Could of used maybe a bit more filling. Their signature sauce is quite tasty. I honestly am not sure what it is, but use it. We are sauce people, so it was gone long before all those empanadas. I think two containers would have been more suitable for a tray of this size. Obviously, we didn't (couldn't) eat all those empanadas in one setting. They reheated great over the next few days, so order up yall!

Loved these empanadas, beef and chicken, they were crispy with lots of flavor. It came with a nice…read moresauce to put in the empanada. Perfect when having a party, you can order them by phone. Once you get them, cut it in half and serve it on a nice tray with the sauce!

Got to enjoy the Empanada Spot when they were visiting Brown Truck on run club night recently. I…read morehad not heard of them before, but the owner/cashier was very friendly, and welcoming telling me about the truck and what they had to offer. My wife and I got (1) chicken and (1) beef empanada, and they were both great. They cooked up quickly and were ready in just a few minutes. They were both delicious, though I think I preferred the beef one over the chicken, maybe a different combo of spices (?). They came with a side of fresh salsa, which even had nice chunks of avocado, and it complimented both empanadas nicely. It was a nice treat, and I look forward to trying them again, especially some of their dessert empanadas. I definitely recommend if you have the chance to try them

Today was my first time ever trying a chicken empanada and it was so good! This food truck offered…read morea few other options of empanadas as well. They were very reasonable priced and the service was great.

This is my first time trying Dominican food! I got the mofongo (Fried plantains mashed with garlic…read moreand other ingredients, there's also some gravy, $15) with fried pork. The fried pork reminded me of Asian pork belly, but a little more deep fried. This made it tougher and harder to chew. Definitely make sure you have some water nearby to wash it down. Nice flavor though. The mofongo looks like mashed potato's with lots of extra ingredients, but it is much more dense. Even slightly warm, it is a little difficult to cut into. The flavor is pretty neutral. I got a beef empanada (2.50). The outer shell was fried very crispy. Filling was ground beef. I didn't taste too much of a particular spice. The creamy pink mayo? Sauce was nice to dip it in. Service was friendly and fast. I'm interested in coming back to try their other items.

As always - dinner was delicious!! Fresh crispy tostones - - juicy roasted chicken - - the BEST…read moreflavorful and fluffy white rice around!!

If you want delicious authentic Mexican fair this is your spot! There is no ambience because there…read moreis nowhere to sit as it is just a walk up window that's not in the fanciest area of town, but that has the best Mexican and Salvadoran food! They have recently added American food to the mix as well. My favorites are the chicken empanadas, sopes, and Gorditas! I must say that the small empanadas have become my absolute favorite here! They are always fried to perfection with fresh chicken and cheese and I always ask them to add refried beans inside as well. They also put sour cream on top which I don't prefer but have gotten before, and it doesn't harm the taste at all. I just don't prefer the extra calories that the sour cream adds as the taste benefit is not worth it to me. There's always salad which consists of onions, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes as well. I have also gotten their pupusas. That come with special salsa and the coleslaw that is always delicious as well. The salsa and the pupusas are such a good marriage with The coleslaw that is vinegar based. They are served fresh and delicious with the freshest ingredients! The prices are relatively reasonable and the service is always friendly and quick. They also serve Aguas Frescas that are pineapple and Agua de Jamaica. My favorite is the Jamaica, which is just iced hibiscus tea, but it is so delicious! It's never overly sweet at all which I love. In conclusion, I highly recommend you try out Antojitos Los Delicias if you want delicious authentic Mexican,American or Salvadoran food. Enjoy!

I just told my husband that the empanadas at Antojitos Las Delicias are my death bed meal…read more This place is the true definition of a 'hole in the wall' type place. They have no dining room but the new owners put out some sturdy large picnic tables so on a nice day like today you can eat outside. Otherwise plan to eat in your car or take it home. The only thing that keeps this place from being 5 's for me now is the huge price increase. My husband and I got two entrees-no sides-and shared a drink. The bill was $40 for lunch. I will still come here but definitely a lot less frequently.

Absolutely love their empanadas, wasn't too sold on them the first time when I discovered them at a…read morefarmers market. Then I saw them again outside a brewery and for some reason the empanadas tasted significantly better. They are perfectly cooked and the cheese melts so nicely. I recommend either the caprese or the beef but you can't go wrong with any of them. The guy was even nice enough to give us a free spinach one which was delicious as well!

We ran into them at a car show yesterday and I had to have my favorites! The onion and the spinach…read moreand cheese are both excellent! All of them are great and the owners are very nice

Wanted something comforting and filling on this cold day.... Got the pabellon to go and it was…read morepacked nicely and was still piping hot when I got home. Friendly and fast service, they even graciously subbed out the sweet plantains for savory when I asked. Everything was flavorful, fresh and came with choice of sauces. I will def be back to try some of the speciality dishes that looked amazing ...and I'm posting their lunch specials for anyone that is on the lookout for a great lunch out. This is going to sound silly but they have a really good burger on the menu too! Go check them out!

We came to the physical store front around noon on a Thursday. I appreciated that one of the staff…read moremembers gave us physical menus to look at versus using the large digital screens to determine what we wanted. My husband ordered Carne Mechada Arepa and said it was absolutely delicious, very savory and tender beef. He had added on avocado for 2 dollars which itself was very reasonably priced based on the amount of avocado gave however, this item overall is smaller than he would have anticipated. I ordered Arroz Con Carne Mechada with a side of their cilantro sauce. I was very satisfied with the whole meal as the meat was flavorful, there was plenty of cheese, and the cilantro sauce just put everything over the top. I will say pricing wise, I was given a much bigger portion that matched a bit more the price point compared to my husband. I am aware with small business it may be hard pricing wise, but I do think with my husband's meal, it could have at least come with a side of rice included to round out the dish. Overall the food was great quality and the staff were nice and helpful. I would come back to try additional menu items.

Iykyk..in case you don't..out for dinner and it was an enjoyable one with delicious food. This was…read morea repeat visit as I wanted to share experience with visiting family member. I enjoyed chicken with salad and fries, empanadas was the appetizer. Ember is always a good vibe. First dining on patio which was nice. Ty was our amazing server and he was friendly and ensured we were well taken care of.

Good Food!! Service Good…read moreAmbiance setting is great if you are cold natured you may want to take a little shall or light jacket I always get the half chicken with the house rice delicious

Came here after the Durham Farmers Market with a friend and wow this place was a surprise. …read more I went with the grain bowl and honestly it is one of the best I have had in downtown Durham. It is built on quinoa and rice with black beans and kale, then layered with corn salsa, tomato cortido, guacamole, and a creamy acevichado style sauce that pulls everything together. It is finished with a crunchy mix of pepitas, nuts, and grains. The balance is quite ideal in my view. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with two sides, kale and slaw, and it was just as impressive. Crispy skin, juicy inside, and really clean flavors. Simple food done right and GF friendly. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared. Prices land right where you would expect for the quality, roughly 16 to 21 dollars depending on what you order, and it feels worth it. My bowl plus side of dark chicken was plenty. A few notes. Parking is what you would expect for downtown, so plan accordingly. Service was solid and friendly, but nothing that stood out. The vibe inside is festive and relaxed, bright and open, and just a fun place to hang out for lunch. Porbably not a special occasion. I also suspect it could get loud when full. This is definitely going into my regular rotation. That grain bowl is going to be hard to pass up next time, so instead of replacing it I will probably just add a side or an empanada and start working my way through the rest of the menu.

This place was amazing. We tried both the brisket and chicken sandwich, and they did not…read moredisappoint. We also shared a potato empanada that was recommended by another customer, which was also fantastic. The yuca fries and plantains were delicious. You also get a large amount of food for the price, definitely left us feeling satiated. Staff was very friendly, we will be back!

This place just opened for business, and by just opened, I mean the drive thru isn't functional…read moreyet. The menu boards were still being wired and monitors adjusted. This place is a little food counter inside of a Mobil has station on Akron Drive, directly across the street from Mountain Fried Chicken. The owner was incredibly friendly and was thrilled that I found his restaurant on Yelp, and asked me to please write a review, which I planned on doing anyway. Gas station restaurants can be hit or miss, so it's always risky. We were lured to try this placed because they serve Columbian Empanadas. This is their specialty and it's what I recommend you try. They had two options, chicken or beef. The dough had a great texture and fresh crunch as they just came out of the fryer. The filling was ground beef with seasoned rice and the other had shredded chicken and potatoes. Both were very good, worthy of a solid 4 stars, only losing a point for the sauce. I was hoping for a traditional aji or encurtido but instead it was like 1,000 Island dressing. It tasted like tarter sauce with a splash of ketchup. They do have other salsas, I will ask for one of those next time, but wanted to eat it the way they normally serve it for this first visit. Then we tried their tacos. Only 1 star for these. They didn't have chorizo or shredded chicken that were on the menu, so we got the only two available, grilled chicken and carne asada. The chicken was very fresh and juicy, but had zero flavor, not even salt. The pico de gallo was also lacking flavor, like lemon or lime. We asked for salsa verde with the tacos, which looked great, but again had no flavor like the citrusy flavor of tomatillos and cilantro. It had some heat but didn't enhance the bland taco. The carne asada was the same story, fresh grilled steak, but zero seasoning. They have sandwiches, Mexican food, pasta, rotisserie chicken, ribs, wings, burgers, a full breakfast sandwich menu and more. Hopefully they will dial it down to a few signature items that they do well and not try to be something for everyone. Or at least season up the other items. For now, stick to the empanadas. Perhaps everything else will improve as they get through the stress of opening a new business. We will be back to try them again.

From the owner: Cocina Mi Canton has a dish for every occasion. From breakfast biscuits and croissants to authentic…read moreColombian empanadas. We guarantee a savory experience right down to the very last bite. Stop in today or order out. Delivery is now available!