I've been here twice and will keep coming back! They are located in a plaza with free parking which is always a plus. Service has been great both times. They have so many empanada options so it is hard to choose but I went with the Texas Brisket, Four Cheese and Guava & Cheese. I liked them all! The restaurant itself is small but they have a good amount of seating and it is nicely decorated. Highly recommend! read more

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First time popping by - was torn between this one and the "original" empanada place. Little Patagonia is a cute little place, seating for a few dozen. Menu is limited. I believe the owners were on site (very nice). Food items are served on s cutting board. Chose the chicken, pork and spinach. I would not pick the spinach again - too much packed in the crust. Pastry is very light and crispy - all had a great taste. The chimichurri was very mild. Bonus - each has a fire brand indicating flavor. read more

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Amazing find! Empanadas were not something I ordered until I stopped by here after an appointment. Man, they were so flaky buttery and soft!!! I opted for the egg and cheese for breakfast. They are cute and small so two were more than enough for me. I also ordered a small pistachio latte. The service was great and fast. There is plenty of parking. I definitely want to return and try other flavors. read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really good little place to eat in a shopping center in a nice part of Houston. Delicious crust on the empanadas! Nice people and love the way these empanadas are stamped with what's in them... Great place! read more

Little Patagonia - Great empanadas! - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very friendly Argentinean attendants! I took my parents to eat empanadas. They had chicken and ham and cheese and liked them. I had a spinach empanada. They're really good quality. The chimichurri is served in a small plastic container. For dessert we had apple and Nutella with bananas empanadas. Be prepared to pay for each empanada a little bit over $4. read more

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What a cute stop! We stopped here for a light bite after church on Sunday before getting ready for our Super Bowl plans later in the day. Little Patagonia gives coffee shop vibes, but with Argentine empanadas. I even saw what looked like a study group and immediately recalled memories of gathering in coffee shops in college. When you order at the counter, you can see all the different empanadas available behind the counter. We opted for 6 between the 2 of us: ham and cheese, spicy beef, and spicy chicken. They were delicious! I love the flaky crust of the ham and cheese and was impressed that the spicy beef/chicken was actually spicy - so good! We also ordered some dessert empanadas to take with us; I liked the strawberry and nutella! Only reason for 4 stars is that since it was our first time, I would have appreciated a bit more guidance from the staff on their empanadas. Overall service wasn't bad though. Oh and lots of parking available in the shopping center! read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

amazing place, atmosphere, great food and staff!! every time we visit from abroad, we always make the trip here. absolutely amazing!!!! 10000/10!!!! read more

Still have nothing but great things to say about my favorite empanadas cafe. Today I did an online order for the first time and had enough points for a free empanada. When I went inside I was kindly greeted by a lovely lady behind the counter as she was preparing my food. I took a seat on the cozy booth surrounded by others working from their laptops and enjoying their coffee. The server brought my food to my table hot and neat. She also offered to bring me a cup of water. I ordered their eggs, bacon & cheese as well as the mushrooms, onions and cheese. Both were delicious! I will be seeing them again soon! read more

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I enjoyed my time at Little Patagonia. I went for a meetup event so I don't think there would typically be that many people there so service was a bit array simply because our party size was difficult to manage. Nevertheless, I ordered the hot chocolate, beef and brisket empanadas. The brisket empanada was a favorite and the beef was good. Flavorful and juicy filling which a crisp exterior. I would return. read more

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Excellent empanadas the staff was so helpful with suggestions and the food was great! You get a dozen for around $50 and get two free with a dozen(cheese) the location is spacious with plenty parking spaces read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by on a whim while traveling and was not disappointed! Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you, this place is a total hidden gem and we loved how the empanadas were displayed and stamped! Everything from the food and drink to the service was amazing! Food: We ordered the Bacon Egg and Cheese, Spicy Chicken, and Apple empanadas. The bacon egg and cheese had an interesting shape and were super yummy on the inside. Incredibly flakey, crisp dough and cheesy center! One note would be to include more egg, but we understand that it's part of the mixture. The spicy chicken empanada was a favorite and the chimichurri sauce served with it was 10/10. The apple empanada was alright. The filling was a bit sour, but we really like the presentation with the powdered sugar. Drinks: We ordered a cappuccino that was delicious and an iced chai latte. No complaints! Great breakfast and lunch spot. We also noticed that they serve beer on draft. read more

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My son has been on a Cortado kick lately and so we decided to try Little Patagonia on one of our recent trips to the Galleria area. Don't let the unassuming exterior deter you from trying this place. Our biggest problem was deciding which empanadas we wanted. We ended up trying the egg, bacon, & cheese empanadas, beef and spicy beef empanadas, guava empanadas, strawberry and Nutella empanadas and ham and cheese empanada. All the empanadas were yummy but the beef and spicy beef empanadas were our favorite savory options. Just the right balance of flavors and don't forget to ask for their signature chimichurri sauce. Add a little of that to every bite and you won't be disappointed. The day we went they were out of the guava and cheese empanadas and frankly the plain guava ones are a bit too sweet for me. I imagine the guava and cheese are probably the perfect balance as cream cheese tends to cut through the sweetness of guava. As for the Cortados both my hubby and son were very happy with them. "Nice and smooth" was phrase they kept saying and lots of nods of the head. That's about as good as it gets! We will definitely be back. read more

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I started out with two empanadas and was BLOWN AWAY! The best empanadas I've ever had and proceeded to buy more in different flavors cause they were so good. I enjoyed all of them. I got spicy beef, spicy chicken, lamb, spinach, banana, and apple and all of them were amazing. I can't even say I had a favorite and I do feel they are reasonably priced as well. The choriban however was okay. For $16 I don't think it was worth it. It was good, but I would only order the empanadas next time I'm here. I do like that the bread was very garlicly. Like garlic butter bread kind of. You have to order up front and most of the time they do bring your food to the table, or you might have to pick it up from the cashier. Cute and quiet. Great place to catch up with friends. 100% would come back again for ANY kind of empanadas. read more

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I absolutely think this is a hidden gem in Houston! The empanadas and coffee is sooo good, and the owner is such a sweetheart. Little Patagonia always has good music, and the ambiance is really chill and calming. FYI It can get busy during lunch time but still really efficient and fast. read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by this place on a whim when looking for some coffee, but the empanadas were phenomenal! We tried the Ham and cheese, spicy beef, and a nutella and banana empanada. The spicy beef was the favorite. It so good I considered taking a dozen home. The ham and cheese was also good- the cheese was melted and gooey :) I liked how the cooked the empanadas to order. They didnt feel just warmed but fresh. Overall highly recommend! Great service staff and the ambiance was cute. They also serve wine! read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas! Ham & cheese, spicy beef, nutella banana - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Come here for Empanadas Heaven! We ordered three: ham & cheese, spicy beef, and banana & Nutella. Ham & cheese is traditional and is a classic that you can't go wrong with. The spicy beef with chimichurri sauce was delicious. The banana & Nutella was okay, the Nutella got a bit cooked and wasn't the same smooth consistency at one end of the empanada. The service was fast and friendly! The ambiance is filled wihh the empanadas and wine. We wished we could have tried some of the wine! read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas & Cofffee - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

We enjoyed a visit to Little Patagonia. They even have very good iced latte coffee drinks. We enjoyed a plethora of empanadas. Everything we tried was very tasty and tender and the crust was very light. The branding was a nice touch. We shared a beef, a spicy beef, a spinach, a brisket and a pumpkin empanada. The one star deduction was because they were pretty small. read more

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This is a cozy cafe with great food and great customer service! Take a friend along and enjoy.

Run here. For an authentic empanada with homemade bread and homemade filling this is the place to go. The service is amazing. The food is great. It's a beautiful cafe to sit and socialize with friends or just hang out by yourself. Now, I don't know what the running cost is for an empanada but for the size seems pricey but in line with the area the shop is in. That's my only hang up but I don't hold it against them because... I've already been back twice before telling you! read more

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I found this place on Yelp after looking for a quick bite. When I got there, I quickly realized the pictures on Yelp made them look bigger than they actually are and I would need to eat quite a few to satisfy the hunger I had. Although I ended up eating elsewhere, I noticed that inside was clean and had lots of seating for dining in. I came back the following day on my way to the airport. The man at the counter was extremely friendly and helped me decide what to get. I ended up trying the spicy beef and the lamb. Both were so yummy! As a spicy food lover, the spicy beef was actually spicy and both were bursting with flavor. I wish I got more and tried other options but I will most definitely be returning next time I'm in the area. read more

Little Patagonia - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

A must. Food is great. Highly recommend. Menu is exactly what you would want and expect.

Great service, chill atmosphere, delicious empanadas! I've been to little Patagonia twice & truly surprised it isn't busier. They make great coffee, have a wide selection of empanadas & great taste in music (usually playing over the speakers). The music is low enough to where you can still get work done if you wanted to. I took a conference call from the restaurant last time I was there with no issues. read more

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We have in-laws from Argentina and always stop at Little Patagonia to pick up some empanadas on our way to visit them

The empanadas are SUPER small for the price.... I still went to try it out but I would not return for the price and size of the food

Service was speedy Restaurant was tidy and intimate Empanadas were packaged with care and great detail. I loved the freshness and flakiness of the crust. The queso, ham & queso, and beef were my favorite. She gave me the wrong dessert empanadas so I didn't eat more than a bite. Overall it was pretty good. read more

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My first thought when visiting this place was where is Jersey Mike's, and the second thing that came to mind is how do they survive selling only $3 and $4 empanadas? The answer is that they must do quite a bit of catering. A sign at the restaurant indicates they have over 35 different flavors of empanadas, but I didn't see nearly that many on their menu. I ordered 3 empanadas during a recent around lunchtime, the ground beef, ground lamb, and brisket. They have no fountain drinks or iced tea, only bottled drinks, so I grabbed a lemonade. I really dislike restaurants that sell bottles only. It makes it very inconvenient for dine in customers, especially those that like refills. However, restaurants are getting cheaper these days and slowly phasing out soda fountains and refills. The empanadas are served, when dining in, on a small chopping block with no plate. They also come with a small tub of chimichurri. I liked all of the empanadas that are made constantly throughout the day but finished off in the oven when you order them. The beef tasted pretty standard, the lamb is slightly more gamey, of course, and the brisket tastes somewhat similar to a miniature chopped beef sandwich. Is this Franklin's BBQ brisket, no, but they're not trying to be. The menu indicates they do use prime beef, though. Overall, a slightly different lunch experience than I was looking for, but if the food is pretty good, then I don't mind. read more

Delicious!!!!! We got spicy brisket, spicy beef, and spicy chicken. The spicy brisket was definitely the best! The caramel dessert wasn't my favorite dessert. Staff greeted us well and had some great recommendations. Would definitely come here again :))) read more

Cute little cafe with specializing in empanadas. My DH and I walked over to enjoy some empanadas and coffee before making the trek to the airport on a Monday morning. This little cafe is right across the street from the hotel we were staying at. It's in the same shopping center as the Capital Grille. Apparently, they are fairly new. The cafe is clean and spacious. They heat up the empanadas for you and if you buy a sweet one, it's topped with some powder sugar and packed separately from the savory ones. We ordered the spicy brisket, spicy beef, spicy chicken, and the guava cheese empanadas. I also ordered a cafe latte to go. We sat down to enjoy the coffee but took the empanadas with us to enjoy while we finished packing up our things. The spicy ones do pack a bit of a kick. I liked them a lot. It might be spicier than what average folks might want but worth a try. I love spicy foods so I enjoyed the kick of spice. The guava cheese was a nice bit of guava jam and cream cheese filling packed into a pastry. It was good too. The latte used Lavazza espresso and it was strong too. The service was good and we were pretty happy with our picks. They don't open very early so this was the only day we could try them because other days we had to be elsewhere starting at 9 am. My husband's cousins had tried the cafe out the day before and recommended it to us. read more

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I was in the area Christmas shopping and the hunger pangs hit. I just needed a little snack to hold me over while I finished up. This looked like the perfect spot for just that. The menu consists of empanadas of the breakfast, savory and sweet varieties. They also have specialty coffees and drinks to wash it all down. I wasn't sure what the size of the empanadas were so I ordered just two along with a Iced Chai Latte. My two choices were the Spicy Brisket and the Sausage & Cheese. The empanadas are fired up when ordered, so they come out nice and hot. I thought it was so neat that the type of the empanada was stamped on so you know what you are biting into. I started with the brisket and man oh man was it good! The dough itself was soft, yet flakey at the same time. The filling was plentiful and had a very nice heat to it. At that moment, I realized I should've made a meal out of this instead of a snack and ordered some more flavors. The sausage and cheese was delicious too. The sausage was pretty mild but complimented the tasty, melty cheese inside. The Chai Latte was very basic. They filled it to the brim with ice, so I was only able to get a few good sips out of it. As of right now, this is my favorite empanada spot in town. I will be back! read more

Little Patagonia - Iced Chai Latte - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Awesome place. I'm staying a hotel walking distance away. Nice staff, super tasty empanadas. I got spicy beef (pretty spicy indeed!), lamb, and roquefort. All were well seasoned with a great crust. Also got Nutella/banana and guava/cheese empanadas for dessert. I'll come back when I'm back in town. They also have breakfast empanadas. Really cool setting, too!!! read more

You know what they say- everything is on Westheimer. In my personal Westheimer explorations, I'd agree lol. New to the block, this joint specialized in Argentinian style empanadas, warmed for service, and truly delicious. I personal love food I'm able to experience with all 5 senses, and this shop delivers. Visually, the shop is quiet and clean. The little filled pockets are displayed like pillowy bakery treats, shiny, and inviting you select them like truffles. The other four senses come to play when the food arrives. I tried the lamb, and the pastry arrived slightly warm to the touch, petite, flaky, and bit spicy (in the best way). The smell was incredibly inviting, and the dough itself was incredibly flaky and pastry like, a delicate sound I want to hear again and again. The Guava was my second choice (as they were out of guava cheese). The filling was plentiful, the consistency smooth, and of course the taste delicious. No assessment is complete without a second dessert right? My Strawberry and Nutella empanada was perhaps over warmed, messy for sure, but certainly delicious. And finally, my Cortado (yes they have espresso based drinks). Mine arrived in the nicest little to-go Cortado cup. It hit the spot. I would certainly order again. If you choose to visit, know they offer a bakers dozen plus (if you purchase 1 dozen, you get 2 empanadas free), which to me sounds like a great option to feed a small group (or one very hungry foodie...your choice). Whichever you choose they're certainly worth a visit. read more

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Y'all these empanadas were ahhhhhhmazing! I've eaten a lot of empanadas in my lifetime since my sister lived in South America and these are legit. To be clear, these are Argentinian empanadas. The employees were so kind and helpful. I got 3 for my lunch-spicy beef, spicy chicken, and mushrooms/onions/cheese. ALL of them were so delicious and flavorful. I can't decide which one I liked the best cause they were all good. The spicy beef and spicy chicken were your traditional ones with the egg and olives. The amount of filling to dough was on point. The mushrooms/onions/cheese was literally all of my favorites things in one empanada. I'll def be coming here more often to try their other flavors. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. Can't wait to come back! read more

Little Patagonia - Spicy beef, spicy chicken, mushroom/onions/cheese - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great place for a snack! The service is great too, they are polite and professional. It's a very chill and laid back place with delicious empanadas and yummy coffee You'll definitely be getting more than one empanada! Parking wise you'll be sure to find a spot! read more

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the empanadas were tasty. tho they were very small. expensive for the portion and quantity. the banana was old in the banana one and the strawberry nutella one barely had strawberry and nutella was goopy. read more

Little Patagonia - empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for lunch with a friend, and we loved the empanadas! I really enjoyed the spinach empanada and the cheese, onion, & mushroom one, but I didn't love the guava one as much (was a bit too sweet for me). Overall, great food, good service, and reasonably priced! read more

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A little stroll from where we're staying is @littlepatagoniahouston. They are newly opened in the Galleria area. They are Argentinian empanadas. Dad had the Minute Maid Agua Fresca in Strawberry. He had the Ham and Cheese and Banana with Nutella. I had the Cheese, Onions & Mushroom and Strawberry with Nutella. My husband had the Beef, Lamb and Veggie. My husband had the Iced Mocha and I had the Iced Latte. The cold drinks are medium and are pretty small. The empanadas are very tasty. Come and check them out! read more

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Best empanadas I've ever had. Truly amazing. .................................................................................. Located in a strip mall. read more

Amazing service and empanadas! Also a great spot to get work done. The place is clean anf feels elevated. I have to come here more often! read more

Little Patagonia - Ham and Cheese, Four Cheese - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great food! If you like Roquefort cheese It is a must get The Texas brisket was also great read more

Little Patagonia - Pork, Brisket, and Roquefort! - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Charming cafe and service. Very good, flaky empanadas. I'd like to check it out in evening or morning as well.