Great ambiance and food. The staff is great and cute little place to hang. Free wifi.

I'm a huge fan of Makus personally and professionally. I've ordered catering for business meetings and they always do a great job, they were punctual, prepared, and tuned into the fine details. A fantastic experience from start (easy online ordering) to finish (perfect delivery experience). I always love getting Makus empanadas at the Durham Bulls games too! read more

This place was just ok. My friend and I each got a meal with different empanadas so we could share and try most of the flavors. We liked the chicken and the bacon/cheese flavors the best but the others were just ok. The empanadas were really more like a snack than a meal, very small! The side of cole slaw was in desperate need of salt and pepper and overdressed. We wished they had other sides like beans, vegetables, or fruit, since chips and rice make for a very carb-heavy meal. They are really missing an opportunity by not having dessert empanadas. I would have gotten an apple one in a heartbeat! Overall, it was just ok but very lack-luster for the price. Too small of portions and not enough options. They need to fix either the price or the size if they want my business. read more

Maybe I'm just not an empanada person, but they just weren't good. So much bread with minimal payoff at the filling. One human's opinion

Saw the signs, and stopped in to try. They were delicious!!! We got the family meal and tried each of the empanadas!! The beef, the chicken and the sweet corn were my favorites, but they were all very tasty!!! read more

The customer service was great, very friendly staff. The restaurant is clean and seems well kept. The empanadas were small and not very fulfilling for the price. I thought they were a bit plain too. They are all simple ingredients that you can put together at home. I would have liked to see more flavor in the empanadas. The rice and beans were pretty good. read more

Undercooked, very little filling garbage a real waste of money. One star is too many

My husband and I tried Makus for the first time today and we will definitely return! We tried all of the vegetarian empanadas and they were all delicious but our favorite was the onions and cheese. The dough was perfect - crisp yet tender. The chipa bread was delightful! We met one of the friendly owners and had a nice conversation and told him we would see him again soon. We enjoyed both the great food and the warm hospitality. read more

Horrible customer service. Stood there waited, the lady did not say hello or anything. Was in the back taking care of other things and then came to the front and just looked at me. I cancelled the order. read more

Had a few of their empanadas in store a few days ago for dinner. Had the beef, chicken and sweet corn. They were absolutely delicious. So filling and reasonably priced. The staff was super friendly and we even grabbed a order to go for lunch the following day they were so great. Also had a side of rice and beans which could have been seasoned a little better but no ones perfect. Can't wait to try some of their other selections! read more

We grabbed Makus to-go with some friends and were very pleased with the results! The Family Meal is a killer value, and it even leaves some food left over for the next meal. The empanadas are delicious... especially the dough. Golden brown and crispy! Highly recommend. A great value and WONDERFUL customer service. You don't have to "Makus" eat here again. ;) We will go back willingly! read more

I am in town for reunion weekend, was driving by and saw that "empanadas" were sold in Durham, NC ... couldn't believe it, stopped by and was very impressed with them, highly recommended! read more

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Love the clean and personable decor on the wall. You really feel the heart in this place and the story/friendship/famliy behind it. Their empanadas were yummy but my favorite part were the cheese balls. The owner that I met yesterday was very nice. Love supporting local businesses! read more

I'm always looking for unique, tasty, fresh and authentic food and was pleasantly surprised to find this awesome Argentinian empanada place that does not fry but bake the lovely tender meat turnovers. They add an extra touch by labeling in dough letters what's inside the empanadas. I have tried the spinach, beef, pork and chicken empanadas and they are all great. They are made fresh to order and it's worth the 10 minute wait for that freshness. I bought the family meal to work and it was a big hit. They do have other items such as Argentinian cheese bread and a dulce de leche dessert. I'm sitting here waiting for another family meal for the guys at work and they'll be happy campers! The staff is also very friendly and takes the time to answer any questions. read more

I LOVE empanadas found this amazing place. Omgee it was so so amazing get the Family Meal try each kind!! They were baked, flavorful and the cutest things. Check this place out!!! read more

Truly an Argentine restaurant in the RTP area. Owned and managed! The food was fresh, hot and served with care. Exceptional Chimichurri. We had the Beef, Chicken and Spinach empanadas - delightful. The Chipas (Argentine Cheese Bread) is made with fresh parmesan and also cooked to order. Friendly staff. read more

This is for the Morgan St. Food Trough. 20 minutes on line to order at 12.30p, 20 minutes waiting for 1 empanada and a cookie. Did not receive food in that timeframe. Asked and received refund. Guys, it's empanadas, can't take upwards of 45 minutes for food. I'll pass on the hype of this overpriced food cave and stick to Virgil's tacos and Calavela Empanadas, outside the hall. read more

LOVE the empanadas. Only 1 star off because of the drink choices. The tea (sweet/unsweet) is completely disgusting and the water even tasted dirty. The drink came with my meal and ended up just throwing the cup out after not being able to find a good drink option. I'll come back ALL DAY for the food though!!! read more

I was hoping to LOVE this place but ended up just liking it. We had the vegetarian empanadas. They weren't very flavorful. I was hoping for something that made me fall even more in love with empanadas. The proximity to a local theater and the quick service were pros. The food was good and I'm happy we went but we likely won't return. read more

Finally got around to trying this place today. Tried Chicken, onion and cheese and veg empanadas. For sauce i got both red and chimichurri. I didn't know Empanadas are eaten with hot sauce (red sauce as they call it). I definitely didn't like them with hot sauce. They were decent with chimichurri. Veg one is more potato filling so it's almost like Indian samosa. :-). I personally like Sarah's better as I feel their salsa like sauce goes really well with empanadas. Sauce, my friends, is the difference for me. read more

The empanadas here were absolutely incredible! The service was outstanding and the staff was kind and wanted to make sure that my first experience here was a good one. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!! read more

I am a foodie to the core and this establishment and my inner foodie go very well together. I think it is the way they bake their empanadas. The baked crust is flakey and doesn't drown out the flavors of the ingredients. The ham and cheese empanada is definitely a winner! read more

Good empanadas, not the biggest I've seen by they are fresh and they have quite a variety.

Simply amazing!!! These empanadas are incredible! I've had just about every single one, but the beef is probably my favorite. The hot sauce is soooo tasty, and they also have a green sauce that's good. I've met the owner, and he has an incredible story and is a very nice person! I would eat at Makus every day if I could. read more

Came here for lunch on Tuesday. I've had their empanadas before at Durham Bulls games but had never actually visited their physical location in Durham. I got the Makus Meal - 3 empanadas (went with sweet corn, chicken, and beef) with the chimmichurri sauce and a side of rice and beans. I also decided to try out the chipa bread - you get a free order if you check in on the Yelp app and buy the Makus meal. I wasn't as big of a fan of the chipa bread but maybe I'm not a cheese bread person. The empanadas were all great with the beef and sweet corn being my favorites. Don't know if I would drive out here for empanadas since we have Calavera in Raleigh but it's not a bad lunch option if you're in the area! read more

I wish I could give half stars, I would give them a 3.5...better than a 3, but definitely not quite a 4. The empanadas were okay; aside from the pork and chicken, I could probably make pretty close versions myself. I would order again if I was really craving empanadas, but those are probably the only two flavors I would bother with. I'd probably also skip the chimmichuri...it had almost an Italian dressing flavor that didn't fit the chimmichuris I know and love. Okay...not great. read more

Absolutely LOVE the Ham and Cheeses hands down the best empanadas in the Triangle area. People are very friendly and the service is always prompt! read more

This was my first time here. I really like empanadas but this place underwhelmed. I ordered a pork and chicken empanada. There were both overfilled with onions. That's all I tasted. I saw meat, but I didn't taste it. I won't say that I won't go back, but maybe I'll try something else. Please scale back on the onions. The pork didn't taste chimichurri at all. read more

During our recent visit to Triangle, I saw this place around the corner and went there for lunch. I really like the concept of pick and choose empanadas for e.g. Chicken, pork beef etc along with salad. They serve wine And some NC beers. Empanadas are baked which is what we liked instead of fried. read more

I was not impressed, at all. The empanadas were fine. They were small. My biggest problem with this place was you had to pay extra for dipping sauces. Even straight up "Franks Red Hot" sauce. Most empanada places offer complimentary sauces. It was not worth the money. read more

They are amazing. I do programming at Duke and I try to use them as much as possible. They are great. The chicken, beef, veggie, and others are so darn yummy. They are perfect for programming because they are not messy and have many options for people. The owners are great when setting up catering to help you understand how much you actually need of the empanadas, rice, beans, and salad. They are on time and do a great job. Definitely a place to eat as well. read more

Absolutely great empanadas! I'm originally from Argentina and can testify these feel like home!! The Place is really nice to go for lunch/dinner but its a great option for event catering as well, people just love them! read more

Back for my second visit this week. Makus is a nice place to bring your family, friends, or just enjoy empanadas on your own. The decor is modern with clean lines and lots of open seating. Owners are helpful and hospitable. And the empanadas are delicious! They are made in house - the shells are baked flaky and fresh, the filling is plentiful and nicely spiced. My favorites are the chicken and onion and cheese (who would have known - sooo cheesy and good). The sauces are a great boon to the empanadas - chimichurri has nice flavors of oregano, olive oil, and herbs. My favorite is the hot sauce, which adds a bite. The sizes are small, so I like to order 3 to try multiple flavors. They are filling, but not greasy or overwhelming. Great experience. read more

Delicious food, with excellent customer service! I've gotten empanadas from Makus both inside their establishment, as well as from their booth at various events at PNC. Their staff is always very helpful and friendly, which is hard to come by these days. I'd like to give a particularly great review regarding the event staff. It can be pure chaos, yet the gentlemen working seem to always be calm and composed. Keep up the good work, guys! read more

So delicious and the only place in the area to get original Argentine empanadas. I love the chicken as well as the bacon and cheese. The staff could not be nicer. And, wait for it, they are ONLY $2.50 each. Great place to take the kids too! I can't wait to go back. read more

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Definitely legit! Totally authentic. Well made, baked not fried, empanadas. Stopped in for take-out for 3. The 7 empanadas (2 each for the girls and 3 for the guy) along with 3 (very generous sides) of black beans and rice, 2 chimichurri sauces and 2 cochitos (dulce de leche and coconut bar cookies) was perfect. We tasted 5 different empanadas (chicken, beef, sweet corn, vege, bacon and cheese) and all were equally delicious. Walk-up service. Small, very casual, modern dining room. Craft beer and appropriate wine to pair with their yummy food is available. Located in a shopping center just off of I-40 makes it convenient to both locals and travelers. read more

I am not a "Yelper" but Makus has woken up the "Yelper" in me. I would be doing the public a huge disservice if I did not rate Makus. I am half Argentine. So imagine my excitement when I heard about Makus. Walking up to the counter to order they had out chipa bread samples which were yummy. I ordered two beef empanadas and one chicken empanada. The dough on the empanadas are crisp and great. However the filing of the empanadas leave much to be desired. The empanadas were full of onions which overpowered everything. They should've had them listed on the menu as onion and beef or onion and chicken because onion was the main ingredient in these empanadas. With that being said I would not recommend a visit to Makus. I would also like to add that the pricing is outrageous. I hope this helps! read more

Awesome empanadas, awesome service! We often get Makus catered for lunch at our office and people always rave about it! The food is great and they always show up on time and take extra care to set up the serving line for us. Love Makus! read more

Last night was my first time there and I have to say that the empanadas are delicious! The seasoning of the beef is just right and the empanada dough is just right. I am from Florida and living in NC is a bit difficult when I am trying to find an authentic latin spot. I recommend this place and I will be back ! read more

Flavor just ok, more towards the plain side. Too little for the price. They need more tempting meals. 3 empanadas and a drink for $10 doesn't do it. read more