As far as Empanadas go, these were just OK. These were not bursting with flavor and they were kind of small. The dough was good, but not great. I like a flakier "shell" so maybe that's why I wasn't a huge fan. OK is just 3 stars. I live in Florida where there are many different kinds of empanadas, and out of all of the ones I've had, these Makus ones were the smallest. The chimichurri sauce was good though. read more

Makus Empanadas - 3 Empanadas and Chimichurri Sauce. Kinda small. - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This spot is located inside Morgan Street Food Hall. The empanadas are baked (not fried) but still crispy and very good. The lunch special is a great deal. Three empanadas with one side and one sauce for $9.99. Good stuff. read more

Makus Empanadas - Chicken, Beef and Pork Chimichurri Empanadas with Beans & Rice. - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The empanadas and rice&beans were good and the chimichurri was great. I like that they are baked and that they label which empanadas is which. The bacon and cheese empanada didn't have a lot of filling and was pretty hollow. We had to wait 20-30 minutes for our food. The food did come out very hot. We went around lunchtime and it looked like an employee had left for lunch and the other was just on her phone. At Morgan St Food Hall so you just find indoor or outdoor seating. read more

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This place is a safe place to eat for those in our family with allergies that we trust to eat and we have never had any issues eating here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. The food is always yummy and made fresh. There are various empanada flavor options so you are bound to find something that you like. We will definitely be eating here again! read more

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This is our second time here. Today we ordered a kids meal which consists of an empanada, cookie and a drink. I ordered a pork and chimichurri empanada. The empanadas are small and it can have more flavor. The sauce was very oily. Service is fast but being Colombian my expectations are high. Not sure I will be back.. read more

Makus Empanadas - Kid meal Chicken empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I used to like Makus. I want to say this place has been there since Morgan Food Hall first opened. The flavor for the most part remains good but just nothing amazing, especially not for the size and price of each empanada. I feel like the filling is much smaller as well. The sauces aren't free with each empanada (0.75/ small sauce). Didn't quite help that the girl taking my order absolutely didn't feel like serving me or anyone else really. read more

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I waited in front for about 5 minutes while a worker (alone) stocked and cleaned. I don't know whether she thought I was looking at the menu or what. A gentleman walked up and before he could get his self around the corner to the register I asked for 1 empanada. He rang me up with only saying "we will call you when it is done". I know it is a small place but can I get a thank you or something. At this point another young lady came. I waited in the middle seat for him and about 5 minutes later I received my empanada. It was hot but dry. Was this helpful? Did you love? Or is this a oh no? read more

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So, I'm not sure how I felt about this place. They had a "lunch meal" that I ordered. You picked two empanadas which, I am a huge fan of, these breads and a drink. The empanadas were very small, the cheese was good but I ordered a chicken one and I'm not sure if that is what I was given. It was mushy and did not smell like chicken. I eat chicken empanadas all the time and I don't think that what I was given. The little bread bites were tasty but the meal was small. read more

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If you are a company in the RTP area you should absolutely put Makus on your rotation!!! We have had several catered lunches and they are always top notch. The variation is incredible and the service is unmatched! I HIGHLY recommend the pepperoni or onion and cheese! Light and crispy. Nothing too heavy that you need to take a nap after lunch and of course....Incredibly delicious. Local is best!!!! read more

I have been here twice now and have enjoyed the food both times. Even though we ordered a pickup order most recently and then drove ~20 minutes home, the empanadas were still hot and fresh. They also have a ton of different options to pick from in terms of the filling, so you are bound to find something that suits your taste. Most recently, we ordered 6 empanadas: beef, chicken, pork chimichurri, ham & cheese, sweet corn, and spinach. All of the empanadas are nicely labeled so you know exactly which one you're eating before biting into it. I really loved the chicken, pork chimichurri, and sweet corn empanadas. On the flip side, I felt that the ham & cheese and spinach empanadas could have used a bit more flavor, and there was also barely any filling in the ham & cheese one. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The empanada was much smaller than expected. It was nice & crispy on the outside, but unfortunately the beef inside was not good. read more

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We tasted four empanadas with chimichurri sauce. The empanadas have the type pressed into the seam of the empanada pocket. For example, you can see a 'C' imprinted onto the chicken empanada. Tasty and a nice flaky pastry crust. The dipping sauce was a nice touch. It had some kick and spice to go along with the herbs and fresh oil. We had just a small sampling to share and enjoyed what we tasted. read more

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Service was very slow and cashier was very confused on what the kitchen was doing. Thank goodness the empanadas were labeled. She was forgetting orders, drinks, silverware, etc. I did not feel well hours after eating here and had not eaten before hand. If I am in the area, I do not think I will return. read more

The food is always great here and the owners took care of me right away the one time I had an issue with service.

I ordered just one empanada. I just wanted to taste them before I bought more. I ordered a ham and cheese. Yes, the server did mention they are small. I'm okay with that, it had more cheese than ham. The flavor could be better. I'll give them another try read more

Bottom line: Makus Empanadas are tasty and flavorful, and made for a delicious lunch stop. I would go with the Makus Meal package if you want a bit larger meal instead of the lunch special described but all are tasty regardless of choice. The Deets: I had got to enjoy Makus Empanadas a couple of times over at the food court area of Duke University Medical Center, so when I saw them at Morgan Street Food Hall recently I gave them a visit here for lunch. I am usually drawn to their Makus Meal package with 3 empanadas, 1 side, 1 drink, and 1 sauce. This time, I saw a lunch special that caught my eye...1 order of chipa bread (Latin American small rounded cheese breads), 2 empanadas, 1 sauce, and 1 drink. For my empanadas, I chose the chicken and the sweet corn varieties. When I received the lunch special, it had 5 small balls of the cheese bread, my choice of empanadas, my choice of chimichurri sauce, and my Diet Coke in a plastic bottle (see my pic taken for reference). I liked the cheesy bread balls, but there are only 5 so it's not for larger appetites. The empanadas themselves are very tasty, and actually I loved the sweet corn even better than my stand-by chicken I usually get for empanadas. Both had great taste and very flavorful without being spicy (again, not into spicy foods myself). These type of empanadas made at Makus are more of a baked dough casing instead of deep fried, and I like both types/styles honestly. I think though even though the lunch special was a good deal, I would rather go back to selecting the Makus Meal package in the future. I'd also like to try out the Empadog I saw on the menu, a hot dog wrapped in empanada dough. I enjoy the empanadas from Makus Empanadas, and suggest if you want a bit more for your meal then go for the Makus Meal package instead of the lunch special...but both are tasty choices in my book. read more

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Our apartment complex took orders yesterday for Makus and had them delivered to us for pickup. The food is so yummy! I like that they have so many different choices of empanadas and various sides to choose from. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available. You can't beat three empanadas, a side, and a drink for $10.99 for any meal, either. Thank you for a great meal! read more

Makus Empanadas - Makus Meal with Beef Empanada, Chicken Empanada, and Pork Chimichurri Empanada, along with Beans and Rice and a drink. - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The Makus Meal has gone up a dollar since I visited their Durham restaurant a couple of years ago. It's still a good deal, though, with three empanadas, a side, a sauce and a drink for $10. 95. I chose a spinach, a chicken and a ham empanada, with a side of black beans. I was there on a Saturday afternoon about a month ago. There was no line, and my food came out quickly. The empanadas were hot, crisp and packed with filling. I like that they stamp a letter on the edge so you know which is which. The chimichurri sauce was a good accompaniment, and the black beans were so filling my meal was almost too much for lunch. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Good place for an affordable, quick lunch! Pros: -affordable -orders are made quickly and accurately -sides (particularly the coleslaw) are large -buzzer to alert you when your food is ready -meal deals available -delicious pastry -the empanadas are labeled so you can easily identify them -easy to eat -convenient location in Morgan St food hall -ample parking available downtown (parking lots, parking garages, and street parking) -tried the chimichurri sauce. The empanadas did not need much sauce, but the sauce did have a good flavor Cons: -not a big fan of the fillings. The veggie empanada was filled with more like a puréed mushy veggie mix. The chicken was more veggie than chicken. The empanadas are still delicious due to the flavor and pastry. We would eat here again. read more

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3 Stars for the Empanadas. Definitely go with beef as it's far superior to the chicken & pork chimichuri options. A little on the small side compared to places I've visited before. 4 Stars for the Lunch Deal, Freshness & Overall Taste 5 Stars for the atmosphere. I will definitively visit Morgan Street Food Hall again soon. So many great food options and a great place to people watch. I also enjoyed their Chimichuri sauce which was odd because I usually don't like it but I almost used all of it while eating my empanada combo. *They currently have a Monday special. 15 Empanadas for the price of 12. read more

Makus Empanadas - Lunch Special: 3 Empanadas, Spinach Salad, Chimichuri Sauce & Drink just under $10 - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Makus is my go to when I don't know what I want at Morgan Street Food Hall. Their empanada options are always great! I wish they had a few more sides and drinks to choose from. Their empanadas are very tasty! If you're looking for the perfect snack while downtown, this is it! Our favorite flavors are onion and cheese, pepperoni, and beef! read more

Makus Empanadas - Makus Meal - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

These are not my favorite empanadas but they are good. We tried the Makus Meal which includes 3 empanadas, 1 side, 1 drink and 1 sauce. We chose a beef, sweet corn and veggie empanada, a side of rice & beans and chimichurri sauce. It was a good deal for the price. read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Keep in mind these empanadas are really small. I can fit 2 of them in the palm of my hand. I can easily eat 5 of these for lunch. What you should also know is once you bite in to one, the filling is tiny. See my picture. read more

Makus Empanadas - Size is misleading. Filling inside is tiny. Need to eat a lot of these to get full. - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Markus does a pretty good empanada. Every time I find a place to get empanadas I need to try them. I was pretty happy with the empanadas here at Makus. It was pretty quick from order to delivery. The empanadas were really good from a flavor perspective. I had the beef and the pork chimichurri. I like the pork ones the best. I would recommend read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

You can't go wrong with Makus! I'm glad that there's a location in this part of town. I hope that the restaurant starts popping up throughout the triangle so I won't have to drive the distance to eat it. The food was fresh and was made to order. The lines can get long during lunch but it's worth the wait. It's great option if you want a light lunch or dinner. 1-2 can easily fill you up. The empanadas are the perfect size in my opinion with just the right amount of filling. Also, don't forget to grab the sauce! It will kick your experience up a notch. My favorite so far are the cheese filled ones. read more

Makus Empanadas - Delicious - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Having never had an empanada, this was a real treat. I've tried about 1/2 of the different kinds they have, and haven't found a bad one. I especially love the bacon and cheese and pepperoni versions. The beef is not ground, but shredded beef, which was a pleasant surprise. I probably eat here at least once a week. I will take the 12 pack home one day. read more

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There was a long line for Makus when we first arrived on a busy evening at Morgan Street Hall, but after things died down a little, I wanted to see what everyone was waiting in line for. I ordered a pork chimichurri and a ham and cheese empanada (I love that you can just order a few for a snack), and enjoyed both. The exterior was nice and firm, yet flaky and tasty, and the inside filling was delicious. I liked the flavor of the pork chimichurri, but the ham and cheese packed a great punch as well. I would love to try more, and plan to when I'm back here, or near the Durham location. The service was excellent - they did a great job explaining what I would be getting and what was in each of the different flavored empanadas. read more

Love all the vegetarian options! The spinach & cheese, and cheese & onion were great. Recommend trying a few as they are on the smaller size but the price is great read more

Their empanadas taste incredible!! They are even labeled by what they are. Our favorites were probably the chicken and cheese and spinach (not so much the vegetable). The service is also great and the staff is friendly. Overall cute, clean, place that sells pretty bang empanadas! read more

Great deal two for 5 !!! The beef and pork one were the ones I chose..... only thing is I didn't like the red sauce . Felt like it was buffalo sauce read more

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We ordered curbside pickup and the process was so easy! The empanadas are yum. A bit on the smaller side but still yum. My favorite is the pepperoni empanada -- that was like a treat. The curbside process was easy; you can order directly on the Makus website! I wish they put cheese in all of the empanadas -- in the chicken and beef ones especially. That said: they're still delish. read more

These empanadas were amazing: light, flaky crust and rich fillings. Plus, you can see that they bake letters into the empanadas so you know what you're about to eat. So cute! Good thing they came with rice and beans since 3 were not quite enough for a meal, but even the rice and beans were good (not too salty). read more

Makus Empanadas - Chicken, spinach, veggie empanadas! - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had an amazing dinner at Makus! We sampled all the empanadas - and enjoyed the chimichurri and hot sauces. Our favorite discovery was chipas - cheesy, delectable bread - addictive! Great setting at Morgan Hall and outdoor dining space. We will be back soon! read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Total rip off! Canned beans and white rice Fake empanadas-- real small with empty filling read more

Makus Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I visited their Raleigh location at the Morgan Street Food Hall. Let's start with the good: As Paul Hollywood would say, "good bake; nice color, decently flaky texture." They looked pleasing, were warm, and had a nice firm crunch when biting into them. Now for the bad: The filling was not tasty. I got three empanadas: chicken, pork chimmichuri, and veggie. They were all seasoned the same making them all taste roughly the same despite their ingredients. Moreover, the seasoning was not good. I can't put my finger on exactly what the dominant flavor was, but the closest I can approximate is a bland, stale, dried out oregano. Very unpleasant. It actually made the veggie one the worst. The fact that the chicken and pork were indistinguishable also does not bode well. There was no juiciness to the meat, nor did the flavor of the animal come through. The result was a characterless blend of warm matter. I would not go back. read more

Tried this place for the first time today for lunch and I highly recommend it. My ex was from Argentina and made the best empanadas, but this place is very close. The chipa bread was great as well as the rice and beans. I tried 3 different empanadas and they were all excellent. I will be going here often. read more

Edible? Yes. Enjoyable? Not at all. We ordered beef, ham and cheese and the sweet corn. All dry and no salt. Will not be recommending.

I think that I'm addicted to this place! I order via Postmates and the food is fresh and hot every single time!!! I haven't a bad thing from here. Their cookies (both) are so delicious! read more

Been at the Food Hall several times, tried Makus 2 months ago and it was great, so I came back with my office staff and it was a complete success, everybody loved the empanadas, one of the ladies in the group told me that she had them before when they catered to her husband's office and they order at least once a month, great service too, next time we will try catering to the office. read more

If you're gluten free I would not recommend their gluten free options. They only sell by the dozen so you have to buy 12, which is around 33$. I got them home and I've tried eating them on a few occasions but they are not good. I followed the directions and sprayed my pans but they still stick, and they burnt on the outside quickly and the inside stays cold. I haven't enjoyed any of them and ended up tossing them out. I understand gluten free can be hard to make but I wish they wouldn't force you to buy 12. read more