| Overview + Good variety of empanada fillings to choose from with gluten free options + Texture of empanadas is fine - Size of empanada is ridiculously small - Slow & unfriendly customer service - Makus mostly serves empanadas (the rest of its menu are boring) - Not comfortable ambiance | Review After 3 years, I decided to give Makus another chance. I went to Makus in New Hope Commons, Durham in a Tuesday afternoon, and when I entered its lackluster ambiance with cheap-looking uncomfortable high chairs, I was surprised that there's not a single employee in the front. I saw about 2 of them in the back, seemingly preparing the empanadas. I was ready to order but no one was there to accept my order. I almost left Makus until I saw the bell on the concession with a notice saying, "NEED HELP? RING ME PLEASE!" I rang the bell once, no one came; I rang twice, finally, an employee! I ordered 2 beef empanadas & 1 ham & cheese empanada for a total of almost $13. There was only 1 customer before me, waiting for her order when I went. While I was waiting, the employee who was smoking earlier outside came in and just ignored me as he returned back to work in the back. At around 15 min. mark of waiting, an employee went to the front, holding a plastic with a small takeout box inside. I stood up and asked if my order was ready, the woman just nodded without saying a word, just cold and expressionless. Finally, after about 20 minutes of waiting just for 3 empanadas, the same woman handed me the plastic with my order. I thought they were busy preparing empanadas in the back. Why'd it take so long just to get 3 empanadas ready? Out of all the empanadas my girl & I have tried: Filipino-style, Ilocos-style & El Salvadorian style in the Sabor restaurant nearby, the empanadas in Makus are the smallest. Each empanada cost about $4 (a dozen for $47 - seriously, who would buy a dozen of these?). I'd be fine with this size if the empanadas are gourmet quality with astonishing fillings and flavors, but the taste was alright - nothing special, and definitely not worth $4 in our book. The good part was that the empanadas were not doughy, so the texture was fine. The sauce that came with it was alright, and the 1 small cup is just fine for 3 tiny empanadas. When I came home to eat the 3 empanadas with my girl, she asked me why I returned to Makus after we were disappointed in our first visit a few years ago. I said that I wanted to give it another chance. Now, I deeply regret this decision. | Overall Score: 1.2/5 read more

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Bottom line: This Durham location of Makus Empanadas provide tasty choices I enjoy for delivery lately. The chicken filling and sweet corn filling are my two go-to varieties of these baked empanadas, each hitting the spot and delicious. I am a fan! The Deets: I've had the chance to enjoy meals from a few of the NC Triangle locations of Makus Empanadas. With this Durham location, I mainly utilize delivery to enjoy their empanadas lately. Even with them not being just around the corner from me, they arrive fairly warm and withstand the trip well. One of the draws for me in getting Makus Empanadas are they appear to be baked and not fried (don't get me wrong, I like fried empanadas as well!) and honestly they remind me of mini-versions of my grandmother's homemade fruit turnovers in appearance (a good thing). I usually order these light pockets of tasty goodness with their chicken filling or their sweet corn filling version. I find both pretty good, they hit the spot with chicken giving flavorful and needed protein with not being overly spicy while the sweet corn version being a delicious but not so heavy choice. They even identify which are each variety by initials baked in at the edge of the crust, pretty cool and no guessing. I am a fan and I will continue to keep this location of Makus Empanadas in my delivery meal rotation. read more

Makus Empanadas - Delivery from Makus Empanadas - 2 Sweet Corn Empanadas and a Chicken Empanada with sauce. (Jan 2025) - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Makus Empanadas was excellent. Five stars all around. They checked all the boxes for me: food, service, and value with nice touches sprinkled throughout. This is a quick, convenient, and delicious food option. Makus is pronounced "make us" as in "make us empanadas." I believe this location in Durham, in the Hope Valley Commons shopping center with Harris Teeter, was the first of what's now three locations. This original location opened in 2015 with the Morgan Street Food Hall (Raleigh, 2018) and Duke University Hospital locations coming after. This is a fast-casual restaurant with a polished look and sleek marketing/branding/design. The restaurant isn't very big and the menu is streamlined. During my visit, on the menu, there were 10 different kinds of empanadas ($2.75 each), chipa (Latin American cheese rolls, $3.25), a small handful of sides (most $1.75 each), two sauces, an "empadog" (hot dog wrapped in empanada dough, $2.95), sweets such as cochitos (dulce de leche and coconut cookie, $1.95 each), craft beer ($5 per serving) and wine ($6), and self-serve fountain drinks and tea. They also offered combo meals, party packs, and daily specials such as: * Monday and Friday: buy a dozen empanadas, get 3 free * Wednesday: 50% off all bottles of wine * Monday-Thursday 3-5pm (happy hour): get 2 empanadas + 1 sauce for $5 * Every day: get 4 empanadas + 1 bottle of wine for $21.95 Finally, they sold frozen empanadas and frozen chipa which you could bake at home. 12 frozen empanadas for $33 and 15 pieces of frozen chipa for $8.95. I think they started selling these bake-at-home alternatives because of COVID. The decision of what to order was easy. I went with Makus' Family Meal (appropriate for 2-3 adults, in my opinion) which came with 10 empanadas, 4 sides, and 2 sauces for $28.50. Since this was our first time having Makus, this allowed us (my wife and me) to try one of every empanada on the menu as well as all of the housemade sides and sauces. Here's what we got: 10 empanadas * Beef * Chicken * Pork Chimichurri * Pepperoni * Bacon & Cheese * Ham & Cheese * Onion & Cheese * Sweet Corn * Spinach * Veggie (zucchini, leek, onion, rice, spices) 4 Sides * Black beans and white rice (2) * Cole slaw * Spinach salad 2 Sauces * Chimichurri * Red Hot Each and every empanada tasted terrific. My wife and I independently concluded that all of the empanadas were equally enjoyable. Some flavors were more memorable than others, but that didn't diminish the quality nor satisfaction of the "less memorable" ones. For example, the empanadas that stick out in my mind were the pork chimichurri, ham & cheese, onion & cheese, and sweet corn, but empanadas like the beef, chicken, and spinach were just as tasty and gratifying. If I had to pick a least favorite empanada here, it'd be the pepperoni. It reminded me of a pizza-flavored Hot Pocket, which isn't a bad thing. The problem was there wasn't enough pepperoni/pepperoni flavor for me. Maybe it was just the particular empanada I had. The spinach empanada was like eating spanokopita (Greek spinach pie). At the end of the day, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the empanada choices on Makus' menu. They were all great. The ones with cheese (bacon, ham, onion) were rich and succulent. The beef, chicken, and pork chimichurri were meaty, tender, moist, and savory. The sweet corn and veggie packed more of a flavorful punch than I expected. The crispy, flaky dough wrappings were baked to perfection and generally, each empanada had the right proportions of ingredients (just take a look at my cross section pics). The empanadas were yummy enough on their own that no sauce was needed. In fact, I think the two sauces - both the chimichurri and the red hot - can overpower the flavors of the fillings inside each empanada. The sauces were very good though. The chimichurri was strong and garlicky while the red hot tasted like straight-up Tabasco. As for the sides, the black beans and white rice were money. It's basic Latin comfort food and Makus does it well. Their rice and beans also contain a little bit of peas, carrots, and corn. The cole slaw and spinach salad were more par for the course, but still, not bad. The slaw had coarsely-shredded green and red cabbage and carrots and was light on the mayo. The spinach salad contained dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and what I believe was a strawberry vinaigrette salad dressing. Everything was fresh. I ordered and paid online using my phone, following the link on Makus' website. They used ChowNow for their online ordering platform. The entire process was easy and straightforward. My order was ready in less than 15 minutes. When I arrived at the restaurant, the server finalized assembly of my order, ensuring maximum freshness. The edges of Makus' empanadas are stamped with letters, distinguishing the different empanada types. Ingenious. Get the Makus Empanada app and use code GET15 to get 15% off your first order. read more

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The food was very well seasoned. I think the chicken was my favorite. It's very clean in here and they have high top tables which are nice. Please be patient because this is no fast food. read more

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Today I had the pleasure of eating at Makus, the employees were extremely nice and the food was incredible. The restaurant was decorated very nicely. I would absolutely recommend anyone who is craving an empanada to come check out Makus. read more

Great food. I got beef and chicken. Both very delicious. Pretty small though. Guess next time I will get the lunch special that comes with 3. Their prices have gone up since the photos that have been posted. I have taken a photo of todays pricing. read more

Makus Empanadas - Prices have gone up compared to other pictures - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I feel like this location has declined over the years. The quality used to be there but seems like they've lost their passion. Their reward program/kiosk has been broken for quite a while now. I was unable to redeem my rewards months ago. I stopped by this past weekend and it's still has not been fix. At the moment, it's dine in only but there are a few tables outside if you're planning on eating there. read more

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Good but not great. My family had the ten empanada meal (perfect for three people). The empanada crust was nice, not greasy, everything freshly made. Really liked the two sides, black beans had a lot of flavor and the spinach salad was nice with a good dressing. I also thought the chimichurri sauce was excellent, maybe the highlight of the meal. All the empanadas were good, but although we got six different types, they did not taste that different. The flavors did not burst out, you almost had to tell them apart by color and texture. Again, they were all good, but not that exciting. read more

Best empanadas I've had in the triangle! Friendly service too! Ordered both the chicken and beef empanadas, fairly priced and absolutely delish! read more

I ordered seven empanadas, choosing to go with all the meaty options as I was looking for something savory. I added the sauce and hot sauce with my order, later finding out it was kind of a necessity. For one, I appreciate the empanadas being stamped with their respective labels, as it was one of my main concerns ordering with my brother. I have no doubt their service is great, but solely judging off of taste, the empanadas are a bit underwhelming. When I say the sauce is a necessity, I really mean buying the sauce is crucial to the overall taste. Without sauce, the empanadas come off as too rich or fatty, lacking flavor. While I think this is one of the most unique options in the area, It is not one of my go-to places to satisfy my cravings. Personally, I place heavy importance on value, and for 21 dollars plus tax for 7 empanadas and two sauce containers, the pricing doesn't do it for me. read more

Makus Empanadas - These empanadas include all the ones with meat! - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ordered 7 empanadas and two sauces. One hot and one original. The total came out to be a little bit over $20. I appreciated that each empanada had its own little code that was creased into the crust so that you could tell which empanada you were eating. It's definitely a clever way of figuring out who ordered what empanada when you order for large groups. The ones that I tried were beef, pork, chicken, and bacon and cheese. Overall, it was pretty bland. If it had a little more salt and seasoning, it would have transformed average to pretty good empanadas. The flavor of the crust definitely overpowered the flavors of the filling. The sauces were okay too, it was clear that the hot sauce was definitely just...some generic hot sauce that you can buy from the store, so the fact that you had to spend an extra 50 cents for a small plastic cup of hot sauce was a bit unfortunate. Overall, they were okay and for the price, I don't think they were worth it. It was a unique experience, but I probably won't be coming back. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas + hot sauce and original sauce - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food is great but the staff could work on their people skills. The cashier was rude

Food is excellent and freshly made. The details in the making of the empanadas is true quality.

I wasn't too impressed here. The empanadas were good but not great. My husband had the beef kind but said it was a little small and wished they were bigger. The shop was nice and clean the price was good ( $2.50 each) Make sure that you check in on yelp because you get a free item! read more

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I had three empanadas: ham and cheese, chicken and spinach. They were okaaaay. Definitely not worth almost $10. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I have discovered Makus when I've moved in the Raleigh/Durham area five years ago. It was the ultimate epiphany. The Argentine empanada the way it's meant to be: a crispy, perfectly baked dough, a tasty filling and the right variety of them. But more importantly, the icing of the cake is the impeccable, timely and friendly service you receive, either when you order online for take-out, dining in, of for their catering offers. Think no more: if you look for the real Argentine thing, Makus is the place to go!! read more

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Beware if you have a difference of opinion you may be attacked via messaging by Hernan. Who knows, he may say it to you verbally if you write your review before leaving the restaurant. If you don't "love" their food expect a mailbox full. Cons- Bullying Food is bland Price is not worth the product Pros- It's clean... and maybe you got a night out ‍ Overall, avoid having your own opinion unless you are okay being a zombie. P.S. Please do not contact me. I am asking you to respect my opinion and not harass me. Thanks again for an "experience". read more

Very friendly. I got the kids meal which came with a drink, 2 small cookies and a small empanada. Small restaurant with relaxing music and vibes. I got ham and cheese. It was good, but I wish the empanadas was bigger for the price. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The veggie empanadas were a little bland. The sauce makes them better, but it's an extra 60 cents for a cup of sauce. The place was relatively clean and pleasant atmosphere. Quick service. read more

Makus Empanadas - Vegetarian empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food was absolutely amazing for the price. Got 3 flavors, Beef, Pork and Spinach. Yum! And you can see in the pics, they put a little branding on each empanada to distinguish the difference. So smart. The rice and beans were really good but wish it was a larger portion. The sauces were great, Spicy sauce and chimichurri must have! The staff is kind and attentive. They also have dine in specials thru out the week like Half off wine etc. totally recommend checking this place out whether Dine in or delivery read more

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Tips to really enjoy this place: * Get the pork empanada and at least one of the cheese ones. * Dip empanada liberally in sauce * Pour remaining chimichurri on your beans and rice. * Or skip the side and get a fourth empanada. These are important, must-know tips. The first time I went here I was really underwhelmed -- the rice and beans were bland (all the sides are), the beef was meh, and I didn't feel with 3 empanadas I was really full enough. The second time, fully utilizing the sauces, was a revelation. I went back and decided to just order everything on the menu. I wanted to like this place, my husband and I were big eaters, I had just hit the gym, and I didn't want to be hungry. This was a happy mistake. The Pork Chimichurri was A-MAZ-ING. Think well-spiced, rich pulled pork with excellent herb and fat flavors. The beef (and onion -- they should label this beef and onion) was meh again, don't recommend highly. The ham and cheese is my favorite as a Southern pork and cheese lover (add hot sauce), and the bacon is good but tastes like breakfast. The pepperoni is a favorite if you love hot pockets (I do), but they are way better. But seriously, 2.5 for me, 4.5 for him, +beans and rice was PLENTY. We were both in carb comas and napped after this meal. I'll keep you updated on how the veggies taste (apparently you can heat and eat in the oven for just 5-10 minutes and voila!). I think the real trick is to probably skip a side and get a fourth empanada, and order like you were making an American plate of food. One meat (or two), one cheesy goodness, and one veggie. That's what I'll do next time. read more

Such yummy empanadas!! So many different flavors and so fresh! I got the meal- 3 empanadas, one side, one sauce, and a drink. The 3 that I got were beef, ham and cheese, and corn. The beef was actually my least favorite- I felt like it was a bit dry but dunking it into the chimichurri sauce helped. The ham and cheese was delicious and I ate the corn one last cause it's sweet- which was also delicious!! The chimichurri sauce was yummy but it is a tiny bit spicy. I also got the coleslaw which helped freshen the taste buds. To top it off, I got a sweet tea which was the perfect drink for this perfect lunch of mine! I would definitely come again! read more

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Late update: The owner kindly explained my pricing was off by 1. Their empanadas are 2.50 each not 3.50. Also, he shared an empanada is not meant to be a meal but multiple (empanadas) are, so they have a 3 for 9.95meal option if interested ...my rating stays the same, but I wanted to share this info as it may be helpful to another considering this venue. Happy yelping read more

Makus Empanadas - The pen did NOT come with the meal, I added it for size reference. - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Love this place. It's close to my commute and I'd probably come back for more. I felt like the size was pretty small and I ate 3 but I was still starving. The quality was good and the flavor was nice too. I liked the vegetable empanada and the chicken empanada. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese balls were good too. read more

Solid empanadas but more of a snack than a meal. This is fast food at its best, you've got options, but only three options [empanadas, empanadas dogs and cheese bread]. You won't find a healthy option here, although the empanadas are baked never fried, it's still full of delicious breads, but it's quick and tasty. If you're headed here for a "full meal" you can pay $9.95 for a meal deal: three empanadas, one sauce (sauce is regularly an additional $.50), drink and one side (options: bag of chips, beans or rice). To breakdown the empanadas for you (regularly $2.50 for one) they are better in flavor then Sarah's Empanadas but smaller. About the same size as Calavela's but more 'ordinary'/traditional favors (sans free sauces). From the four I tried, the chicken was the tastiest (but also the hottest, could've made a difference). The chicken tasted a lot like the beef, but obviously different proteins. Both reminded me of my mothers Shepard pie recipe (minced onion, carrots and spices, no potatoes). Loved the cheesiness of the bacon and cheese and the onion and cheese was good. Good "breading" to filling ratio. Overall, Makus is a competitive option in the Empanadas marketplace but I don't see myself going for full meal. I think they are hurting themselves by not offering their sauces as a free option, something that could really enhance meal. It's not a place I would go out of my way to visit again, but would revisit if convenient. Could make for a very easy catering food for a party! read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is a new restaurant to this area. The owner is from Argentina and he has brought a new flavor to empanadas. If you happen to be in the area and if you already like empanadas give these guys a try. The restaurant is so clean I promise you you could eat right from the floor. The decor and the interior designs were phenomenal. The smell when you walk in the front door is capturing. The prices aren't too bad, they have a deal meal where you get three empanadas a side and a drink for about $10. Be sure to try the bacon and cheese empanada as it was amazing!! 5 stars!!! Update... The price of the empanadas are priced about right compared to others in the area. Also the size is the authentic size of the ones done in Argentina. read more

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Cashier was not very friendly. She told me it would be about 3-4 mins for my party pack. Ended up being 15 minutes and she didn't smile or greet me nicely. Find a new cashier or keep her in the back. read more

My fiancé and I stopped by on the way back to the airport for a quick lunch. We had previously been to the Raleigh location a few days earlier, and loved the food! This time we had the ham and cheese empanadas and the chipa balls. Simply delicious...melt in your mouth delicious in fact! As we sat outside having lunch we chatted with the owner Hernan for quite a long time. He is an extremely nice man and he filled us in on the area since we may eventually move to the Triangle! Anyway, stop by this cute shop, have some tasty, authentic Argentinean empanadas, and you and your tummy will be very happy!! read more

These have to be the most bland empanadas I've ever had. I'm from Miami so I've had some amazing empanadas. I was not impressed by this place. First of all, these empanadas were tiny, they look like appetizers. I ordered 2 thinking they were going to fill me up and they didn't. I also had a side of white rice and black beans which tasted mediocre. The empanadas were also really crunchy and a little burnt at the top. I had the chicken and beef empanadas. Both fillings had really weird taste. The beef empanadas wasn't even ground beef, it looked like chunks of beef. It just wasn't authentic at all read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Everything about these were delectable! The dough was perfect and the empanadas were made fresh to order. Cant get better than that read more

Makus Empanadas - Food was so good! Got the veggie empanadas! Hubby got the pork, chicken and beef, everything was so delicious - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Updating this review and giving them 5/5 instead of 4/5. What's not to like? Fast service, very reasonably priced, tasty (fresh and warm!) empanadas, and there is always room to sit! Not to mention all the great deals you get when you sign up for their promotional notifications on your phone! ------ Love Makus!!! Such a nice and quick spot for your empanadas fix. Also they have the best promotions so definitely sign up for their promotional texts! I'm not big on meat in my empanadas so my favorite ones are their corn, vegetarian, and onion/cheese empanadas! They're all excellent and the incredible chimichurri sauce really adds a lot! Chipa bread is also great here. There's plenty of seating and the service is very friendly! My friends tried the drinks here which are from local breweries and were obsessed with them. Overall, I'm sure that you could get more... creative empanadas elsewhere, but they have some excellent flavorful, basic options! read more

I absolutely love unique, family-owned restaurants with an emphasis on an inclusive environment. I have not seen any empanada restaurants and Makus did not disappoint! Their empanadas come fresh, hot and ready to eat! They are not fried and are always baked. They have a variety of meat and vegetarian options as well. They also offer chipa bread, which is a delicious bite-sized cheese bread. Along with their empanadas and chipa bread, Makus offers a variety of sides from beans to a spinach salad. Finally, don't forget their delicious chimichurri sauce! In addition to their delicious empanadas, Makus also offers friendly service. Their staff members were all smiling and welcoming as my boyfriend and I pondered at their menu deciding what to order. They even asked how we enjoyed the empanadas after hearing it was our first time. But most of all, I love the story behind Makus. There is a biography of the origin of Makus in the restaurant. Makus Empanadas was founded by three Argentinians, Hernan, Santiago, and Ricky who wanted to bring their love of Empanadas to America. More importantly, these three wanted to incorporate the strong sense of community that empanadas brought. I believe this sense of community is incredibly important in our ever-growing world, and love that Hernan, Santiago, and Ricky are trying to make the world grow as a community through their empanadas. Overall, I would eat at Makus Empanadas to experience empanadas in a new setting, and you might even find yourself in a new community :) read more

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I went with friends and we've all had great tasting empanadas before, this isn't it. The place is clean and the staff is very friendly but that doesn't make up for the taste and none of us will be back. The food was not bad just lacking in flavor. The people who give it 5 stars need to try empanadas somewhere to see what they are missing. Of course people have different tastes. Or I guess no taste buds. read more

Makus Empanadas - Meal deal - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Not the best empanadas I've ever had but they are very good! Hubby and I tried the chicken, spinach, and vegan one and the cheese bread. They were super hot, temperature, so be careful. Nice little store clean and modern looking. Good customer service. Menu isn't very long which I like. I would recommend and return if I lived closer. read more

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False advertising: Their "homemade" choc chip cookies are a scam. I added them to my empanada order, expecting real cooked-from-scratch cookies, but instead they were taste-less, like the worst of store-bought cookies. The empanada with the sauce was pretty good. read more

Had been wanting to try these for a while and wasn't impressed. I ordered 2 beef and 1 chicken. The chicken was definitely better. The beef had a ton of textures that were unfavorable. I'm talking big chunks of fat and even a bone piece. Kind of ruined it for me after that. The flavors were just ok and nothing I'd want to go back and get again. Disappointed for sure. read more

I ordered empanadas one night from Grubhub recently (told you I would remember they deliver! It came faster than the app originally said, which is always a plus since I never think of ordering food before I'm starving). I ordered 4 empanadas (since I wasn't crazy about the side options last time). It wasn't a large amount of food but it was enough for me to feel full. In a message after my last review, Hernan (the owner) recommended trying the ham & cheese and spinach empanadas, so I tried those. (He also recommended the onion & cheese). I also picked the pepperoni (which I loved on my first visit) and the bacon & cheese (based on Yelp reviews). They were all amazing. I think I must have audibly said "mmmmm" with the first bite because my roommate looked over. I don't even know which was favorite. ____ Previous review: After living in Argentina for a year, I have a high bar set for empanadas. This was definitely the closest I've come to finding the empanadas I still dream about. I tried the Makus Meal with the chipa bread (free for checking into Yelp!). The chicken and sweet corn empanadas were fine, and the pepperoni was delicious. The dough was incredible for them all though, so I was very pleased even if the fillings didn't blow me away. I didn't finish the beans and rice because it was only okay. Dipping the chipa bread into the chimmichuri was the perfect way to finish the meal. For the price ($9 or $10), I was satisfied with the amount of food. However, I might skip the meal and just order an additional empanada in the future. Located in a strip mall, the store was nice and parking was easy. I ordered my empanadas to go. It only took a few minutes to get my order ready, and they were still hot when I got home! I also noticed that Makus can be delivered through Grubhub and UberEats, which is a mental note I will file away. I'll definitely eat more of these empanadas, though I might be tempted to order all pepperoni next time. If you're in the area and want a quick, causal lunch or dinner, I recommend giving Makus a try read more

Makus Empanadas - Takeout empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Ordered take out from here with door dash and I've eaten once before. The restaurant is really clean and I think they have a good variety of options with multiple types of meat empanadas and also a vegetarian and vegan option as well. When I ordered to go, my food was very hot when it arrived. Almost an uncomfortable hot when you're starving but your food is too hot to eat but of course you try it anyways. But I knew at least the food was fresh which is always a plus! My order came fast and I ordered two chicken empanadas and one beef. Both types had a very good flavor. I'm not an expert on empanadas and can't attest to the authenticity of them but I had no complaints. My favorite part of the entire meal with the order of cheese bread that I ordered with them. So good, I wanted more! My plate had a nice and clean presentation. Since this place is so close to my home, I will definitely be back. It you want fresh food I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Ordered a large order for NYE, including some GF for a guest in our quaranteam. On the plus side, most of the empeñadas were fairly tasty. About half of the empeñadas were stamped wrong, though, and had different ingredients in them. That in and of itself wouldn't normally be a huge deal, but this morning our GF guest was having a reaction to something from the night before. Given the mix up with ingredients (and the fact that nothing else we had would have caused the issue--tortilla chips, homemade queso, etc), I would be VERY hesitant to order from them if you're GF. read more

I was underwhelmed by the food and the service here. The empanadas lacked flavor, but the sauce certainly helped. The sides were bland and the cheesy bread was pretty good but overpriced for the tiny portion. Big disappointment. read more

Makus Empanadas - Spinach Empanada, Bacon and Cheese Empanada, Pork Chimichurri Empanada with rice and beans and an order of Chipa Bread - Empanadas Near Me - Durham, North Carolina