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This was an quick lunch stop for our family a few months ago, while we were visiting the Denver, CO community. We decided to order a couple chicken and beef empanadas. This Argentina restaurant offers a full menu with delicious selections. The staff employee that took our order was very friendly and helpful. Our overall experience was excellent, and everything we ordered was very delicious .
We wanted to pick up a small snack on the way to the airport for our flight out and Maria Empanada, a stall in Stanley Marketplace, seemed like the right fit. They have a wide selection of tantalizing empanada flavors in the easily visible display cases in front. I wanted to try a bunch of them, but ended up selecting only one: Diego ($5.45) - This is an approximately 5.5 inch puck of dough densely filled with a tasty shredded chicken mixture, folded over, and baked. The crust is pleasant to bite into, although not particularly flaky or buttery. It isn't baked as much as other Argentinean empanadas I've eaten, being mostly golden brown, but without any darker bubbly spots. The interior is packed with braised and shredded chicken mixed with onions, red pepper, and chimichurri. The chicken is very flavorful with an earthy and smoky spice mixture with just a tiny bit of heat. It isn't tough at all, but is very dry. The onions still have a bit of a crunch to them and the chimichurri, while pleasantly green in color and slightly herbal in taste, isn't especially fragrant and doesn't seem to contribute too much to the overall taste. All of the oil and vinegar seems to have been drained out before mixing with the meat, so the chimichurri doesn't provide any additional moisture inside. Overall, I can tell there are some very nice flavors in the empanada, but it's way too dry to eat by itself. Given how dry it is, the restaurant should consider giving extra chimichurri on the side to pour into the empanada while eating. (3/5) I was kind of underwhelmed by the empanada I ate due to how dry it was. I wonder if I just got one of the less popular flavors or something. Pricing also seems to be a bit on the high end for empanadas. I'm not sure I would return. Maria Empanada charges a 1% "SCBM" fee. I have no idea what that is.
Great spot for a quick bite. I wouldn't call it cheap but it's worth trying at least once. Growing up in San Jose, California, I ate a lot of empanadas and they were usually just a few bucks each. Seeing them priced around $5-6 here was a bit of a surprise. While tasty, one or two won't really fill you up. The filling itself was delicious and flavorful. The dough wasn't too heavy, which I appreciated. I tried the Argentina ($5.45) along with a side of Chimichurri sauce ($0.79) which the staff recommended. Honestly I wouldn't order the sauce again and the price felt a little steep for such a small cup. Overall the empanada had good flavor and made for a nice snack to hold me over until dinner.
Service was quick and friendly. We had heard good things about this place so we asked what their best sellers were and she said the ham and cheese. We were a little surprised because of all the different options and there were others that were more sold out than that one. She also said the beef so we opted to try that. I'm not sure if I just got a bad one but it didn't have any flavor to it. Just really beefy. It was fully loaded but it was hard to taste anything else. You could see vegetables but not taste. Maybe I'll have to try a different one if I go back.
We came here after eating our dinner. We really wanted to try this place out. I was going to just get dessert but the empanadas are so perfectly cooked and golden brown! They even have someone's signature on them! I mean who could resist! We ordered chorizo and spinach. We also got pistachio, traditional and the lemon sweets. We grabbed them to go. We didn't eat them for another 4 or 5 hours. We ate it at our hotel and wow!! Just wow!! They were perfect! They tasted so good. Everything tasted good even the sweets. We decided we are going to go back and try them fresh, instead of waiting. I mean waiting 4-5 hours and they were still amazing, I can't wait to eat them fresh!! The chorizo was my favorite! It wasn't just chorizo, it had potato in it as well! Their empanadas are definitely of great quality! The woman was so polite as well
Small shop in Stanley marketplace, selling a variety of empanadas including chicken, beef, vegetarian. Empanadas are pretty big, filled with good amount of ingredients. The order gets ready in a minute or so since they are already cooked. They are good snacks to grab while enjoying Stanley marketplace for few hours. Sauces are not free, but they are only 49c a piece. I didn't find the sauces complementary to the empanadas. Staff are friendly and helpful. They try their best to explain all the different types and some of the special things of some of the empanadas.
I love empanadas! These were delicious and gave a homemade feel. I got the ham and cheese! It was loaded with cheese and had good chunks of ham. It was simple, yet flavorful. The service was quick and friendly, I will definitely be back to try more flavors.
Maria Empanada stands out as one of the most inviting places to try just by walking around the Stanley Marketplace. You just won't want to pass it up...and if you do, you'll probably come back and give them a try. It's such a lovely display of empanadas and the entire place has such a good vibe. You'll see when you go there...and the people who work there are really nice. I had lunch at another place but on my way out took a couple of Maria's Emanada's to go! I had the Napoli and the Beef empanada. I liked the beef empanada, but I loved the Napoli empanada much more. There are quite a few varieties of empanadas...even dessert empanadas. You will certainly find some kind of filling that suits your taste buds. They have instructions to heat them up when they get home which were very helpful...350 degrees for 7-8 minutes. It wasn't quite enough in my oven but I finished them off for 30 seconds in the microwave and they were perfect. I like how each empanada has a little "brand" mark so you know which one you are eating. They have a couple of tables to eat right next to the storefront and you can easily find other tables around the Marketplace. They have discounts for larger orders. You'll have plenty of good food choices at the Stanley Marketplace, but don't leave without taking at least one Maria Empanada with you!!
One word - delicious. Two words - worth it! Maria's is a take and go location inside Stanley Marketplace. There are a couple of cafe tables set up close to the order/pick up area as well - which is a cute touch. Maria's always has an amazing display of their empanadas, but I have never actually tried one. Maria's has lots of different empanadas to offer from breakfast, to sweet, to savory, to dessert. I ordered the Sierra empanada and my friend and I split the breakfast chorizo empanada. Both were tasty, crispy, warm, and flavorful. They were also labeled which was helpful when getting different varieties to try out. The empanadas were so good, we actually ordered one more - the Argentina -to split. The employees there were very friendly and kind. If there is a long line, there is a way to order online and pick up. We did this as it was a busy Friday in Stanley Marketplace.Can't wait to go back!
Decided to have some empanadas from this location for dinner while enjoying beverages and live music at a nearby establishment. Currently, Maria Empanada is offering a new empanada flavor - the Napoli. A delicious blend of tender Malbec braised steak, marinara sauce, mozzarella, red bell pepper, and oregano. Perfection! Too bad it is a limited offering. We ordered online and our order was ready and nicely packaged in a box. I always appreciate that Maria Empanada puts her signature empanada labels on the outside crust so there is no guessing when you order multiple flavors.
Yummy yummy in my tummy. When I used to live in Greenwood Village CO there was a location right down the street in the DTC and I frequented it often whether it be for a client lunch or my own takeway dinner. I had heard the location shut down but to my surprise 3 more locations blossomed over the Denver metro area since then. We stopped in to this location which is nestled inside of a hip, modern outlet mall and it did not disappoint! The empanadas were so fresh, ridiculously tasty, and branded by the flavor accordingly. It was such a nice treat on our vacation! Highly recommend!
Friendly and quick service. Empanadas are tasty - I don't think you can go wrong with any of their flavors so just choose whatever sounds good to you. I liked the Argentina beef more than the chorizo one but both were solid. I did not have any issues with undercooked dough as other Yelpers have reported.
3 years ago
Located inside the Stanley Market Place is an inexpensive counter serving Argentinian empanada. Not your favorite you say? Well, how about more than twenty flavors to choose from? If you need appetizers for a party or just something very different from the same ole, same ole these empanadas are pillows of heaven. Trust me... you'll love it! read more
I got the chimichurri chicken empanada, and my husband got the beef. The chimichurri chicken was great! The empanada crust was tender, and the filling was juicy. We also ordered a small chimichurri. They don't give you very much chimichurri, but it was very flavorful. I would love to try more empanadas in the future. This location was in the Stanley marketplace. It was great to be able to walk around and look at the shops, then quickly stop for a snack. read more
After seeing this place on an episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives I had to add this to our list of MUST do things before leaving Colorado. So thankful that we stopped in here. We were actually running a little later than we wanted (had a flight in a couple hours). Not a problem though, they have tons of Empanada's to choose from that are premade. Now, the really cool thing about this place .... they don't taste like they have been sitting under a heat lamp. They really taste freshly cooked, not sure how they pull that off, but that just added to the experience. We selected a couple each, the italian one was right up my alley, but regardless of what you like, they probably have one that is filled with stuff you will like. All sorts of mixed fillings are available. Also, the place they are located is pretty cool .... we quickly ran around and checked out a few stores. I think we would make an effort to come back here and see what new treats Maria's has to offer next time we are in town. read more
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My mom has been wanting to go here since she saw Maria Empanada on the food network. We ordered the beef Classico. To me, it was alright for the pricing. I wish there was more flavoring or pazzazz to make me pay that much for one empanada. My mom loved how there was plenty of meat inside and not a lot of crust. The crust was good! Crisp but not too flaky where it's falling apart. Service was friendly and the location is great!! A nice snack to pick up on the way to the airport haha read more
This is a gem. I had the veggie empanadas with fresh squeezed orange juice. The empanadas were really good. We ended up getting some to take home with us. The orange juice was so fresh and sweet. It was perfect. I'm so glad there's a location in Stanley Marketplace. We'll definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Friendly folks behind the counter and an array of savory and sweet items to choose from. This time, we bypassed the empanadas and tried the tortas. They are about double the price of an empanada but worth it in my opinion. The tortas are gluten-free and quite filling as a snack or light meal. They have 2 vegetarian tortas options: spinach, and tortilla española. Both were delicious! read more
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Crissa thank you so much for your 5 star review --it means the world…
6 years ago
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3 years ago
The food is unbelievable, this is my first time trying an empanada and I started with a good place. Service was quick and you can tell they care about the food. If I wasn't from out of town I'd come often. read more
6 years ago
This place is the beeez neeeez!!! I went on a Saturday afternoon & was able to get all the picks I wanted. They have a great variety & they seem to all be made & shaped to its unique filling, I found that to be such a cute touch. Some were better than others but I honestly just say that's due to personal preference because they were all good! I bought half a dozen & it came with 2 dipping sauces. I personally picked Chimichurri & a Spicy Mayo sauce, but they have a variety of them for everyone's tastebuds!! My favorite empanadas were the Tango, Chorizo & Sierra, all three have a spicy kick to them, which is why I probably chose them as my favorite! Lol Great place for when you're on the run or just want a yummy yet filling treat! read more
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Estefania you nailed it. We are all about variety, deliciousness, and…
We stopped by in this cool food hall for lunch and I absolutely loved that there was an empanada place!! The variance of the types of empanadas you can get was great! I ended up getting the corn one with chimichurri and it was absolutely delicious! A warm hot pocket of tasty. The chimichurri obviously is the star in combination with the flaky empanada. Loved it! read more
4 years ago
Holy deeelish empanadas, Batman err Maria! After a day spent sipping vino and meandering Stanley Marketplace with my friends I found my tummy a bit grumbly and craving something tasty. Maria Empanada has been on my must try list for a while - so I made my way there to check it out for myself! The empanadas were suuuper tasty! I noshed on both the Argentina and the Caprese. The Argentina was packed full of tender seared steak, eggs, red peppers, and green onions. The Caprese was full of tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and basil. Yum! Both were savory and delish! Perfectly baked/fried to flaky golden perfection. While they probably wouldn't make the best meal option if you're starving; they are great for a snack or lighter meal. For those discerning empanada connoisseurs they do offer a variety of salsas to top off your empanada experience. There's even a variety of different filling options including smaller dessert empanaditas! To wash it all down they have a small selection of sparkling waters or Mexican sodas. Pricing is def on point; as two empanadas cost me a mere $7. Yay! The staff was quite friendly. I know I will be back to try more of Maria Empanada's tasty menu offerings!! read more
I had such high hopes for this place. I visited Denver in 2020 and went to a location that said open. No where on social media or yelp/google mentioned it was closed. I came to stanley by accident when I came back to Denver Nov 2021. I was going to the bathroom and realized this was the empanada place I was so excited to try. I expressed that to the worker and she didn't seem too thrilled. I got 9, yes 9 empanadas FOR MYSELF. I just had to have it all. I was super duper excited to try them all. From ham,egg and cheese breakfast empanada, chorizo empanada, italian sausage empanada, 2 argentina empanada, chicken chimichurri empanada, sierra empanada, beef classico empanada, corn. I even got Alfajor's and a tarta Victoria. Man I went balls to the walls on everything here. My expectations fell so short and I was left disappointed. I didn't bother opening my box because I had already had lunch at denver biscuit. The empanadas were burnt and salty when I tried them later on in the day!!!! See attached photos! read more
6 years ago
So fresh so good excellent taste omg !!! Got 4 different flavors Yum Found them on travel channel Visiting denver read more
7 years ago
5 stars for the best empanadas I've ever had. Being Filipino and Spanish and an all around empanada lover, I've eaten my fair share of these stuffed dough pastries in my day. But Maria's Empanadas takes the cake for the tastiest and most flavourful ones I've tasted. I stopped by their stall at Stanley Marketplace after I heard numerous of my friends rave about how great their empanadas were. I was so excited to see how many different varieties of empanadas they had. I decided to go for two beef classico, two chicken classico, and two tango (ham, buffalo style mozarella, red bell pepper, onions). The lady working was so friendly and told me that her favorite was the beef classico. After trying the beef classico, I'd have to agree... this was my favorite one. But closely followed by the tango, then the chicken classico. All of them were SO good. I don't know what it was... the dough, the filling, the flavors... everything was just so delicious. I paired each empanada with the chimichurri sauce and the sweet chili mayo which added extra flavor. Wow, just wow. Empanada heaven right there. Hey Maria Empanada... do you ship to Canada? I'd happily order dozens of these to freeze. Can't wait till I'm back in Denver so that I can eat more of these empanadas! read more
5 years ago
Incredible surprise, tried 3 different empanadas plus desserts. Sauces were amazing. The beef and chicken varieties have wonderful flavor. The staff at this location were friendly and answered all of our questions and made several suggestions that were ideal. Empanadas didn't get photos because they were devoured . Unfortunately there are no locations in Texas where we live. read more
4 years ago
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I am fairly certain these empanadas are hand-crafted by magic woodland creatures. Yes, they are that good. Particularly good is the Sweet Corn, which I only ordered when I asked for a suggestion from the counterman. Everything I tried was excellent, but this was outstanding. Sweet corn, cheese, onions and spices tucked neatly inside a shell that is perfectly cooked. So delicious. Also great we're the the Caprese with basil, Mozzarella and tomatoes and the expertly seasoned Chicken Classico, which was packed fat with juicy shredded chicken. Based on these, it's a safe bet you can't go wrong here, and the Stanley Marketplace is a great place to visit and enjoy a meal like this. If your full from eating at one of the other great places there, empanadas travel well for your lunch tomorrow. Get the Sweet Corn. The gods of flavor command it. read more
6 years ago
Ordered three empanadas for curbside pick up and was not disappointed! I ordered chicken chimichurri, Argentina, and corn empanadas, all which were delicious, but the corn was my surprising favorite! My order was ready as soon as I called and their service was very friendly. I'll definitely be ordering again so I can try some of their other varieties! read more
We visited Maria Empanada at the Stanley Marketplace and absolutely loved their selection and freshness. The associate assisting us was very friendly and gave off a lot of positive energy about the restaurant. The empanadas are $3.95 each and there are about ten or so flavor combinations. My husband and I decided to try three different flavors. The Argentina, Mushroom and a Beef Classico. The crust on all three was perfectly cooked and taste great. The Argentina was my favorite. It was made with seared steak, eggs, green onions and red peppers. It is seasoned wonderfully and very good. My second favorite was the mushroom. It is made with mushrooms, garlic , onions and a blend of three cheeses. This restaurant also sells Tartas, Spanish Tortillas and a small grouping of sweets. The staff was friendly and the area of tables in front of the restaurant were clean. read more
love the Stanley marketplace, and I am slowly working my way through each of it's restaurants. This was my first time at Marias. I got the mushroom empanada and the banana Nutella empanada. The dessert pastry was by far the best thing that my friend and I got- sweet, delicate, crispy. I liked my mushroom empanada, but wish it'd had more flavor. I got the sour cream and chive sauce to go along with it for .45 cents, and without the sauce I'd have been really disappointed. My friend got the Spanish bar, and said it suffered from the same problem- bland, needed more seasoning. I would absolutely go back, but I would stick with the desserts or maybe go with a different flavor of empanada. read more
The empanadas here are really, really good. Even after a delicious meal at another eatery at Stanley, I was walking by and decided I had to have an empanada for "dessert." I can't really say which one is my favorite because they are all great. The dough is always perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky inside. The filling is always hot, indicating that the food is fresh, and hasn't been sitting under the heat lamps for hours. I don't think I would have an entire meal here, as six of these amazing treats are $20. I would probably need a dozen to fill up. But that won't stop me from grabbing a couple here and there as a pre- or post-dinner snack. read more
5 years ago
This was my first time visiting Maria Empanada, my feelings are mixed about this one. The customer service was amazing. As soon as I walked up to the counter I was greeted warmly. There were many options from empanadas to desserts. I decided to go with the Chorizo, Breakfast with Ham, and Spinach. The spinach card said it had Buffalo style mozzarella blend, which gave me the impression it would be spicy. It was not spicy it tasted like cheesy cooked spinach wrapped in dough, there was nothing spectacular about this one. The Breakfast with Ham Empanada had many flavors however they were all very flat, no specific flavor reached out. It left me wishing that it was seasoned a bit better. Although the first two empanadas did not wow me, the Chorizo provided a nice texture and decent flavors. The empanadas would be better if they all were seasoned better to add more depth to the palate, the potatoes were a bit mushy it would have been nice if they had a crunch to them, and the empanadas sitting under a heat lamp lost their nice crisp bite that I am sure they once had when made fresh. The last item I tried was the Chocolate Alfajor. Essentially a chocolate covered shortbread cookie. Let me tell you, it was so delicious. The shortbread was a softer version of the Girl Scout trefoil cookie, it had the texture of a brownie. It also had a filling either a rich caramel or some sort of chocolate between the cookies then covered in chocolate. It was not too sweet, but it satisfied my infinite chocolate craving so kudos for that. They had many empanada options, vegan options included. Since the chorizo empanada was good, I might make another stop on another day to try the other flavors. The pricing is very affordable you can leave out the door with 1 empanada for just $5. I probably would not bring friends, family, or make it a point to refer this restaurant. However, if I am on a budget and needing a quick bite to eat in the area, I can see myself coming here again. read more
4 years ago
So this was so delicious that I couldn't wait long enough to take a picture. I have never seen so many varieties of empanadas in all my life. The chicken one was delicious. Had to go back and get another. Highly recommend. read more
5 years ago
We went to the aurora location today and purchased half a dozen corn, mushroom and Sierra empanadas. All were not cooked and had uncooked raw dough. We never ran across this before at this location, but as we took bites from the different empanadas we found we were eating raw dough. This is very unhealthy and the company needs to be aware of what they are selling. read more
8 years ago
I have been sleeping on Maria Empanada and I'm so glad I'm awake now! I ordered through the app delivery so that I could try some things without having to drive about. What I can say overall, I killed everything without breathing and it was so amazing. The price is phenomenal compared to the tasting experience you get. I loved everything that I tried from the tortilla to al the different pastels and empanadas. I tried tuna empanada, beef, spinach and another one. I wish I would've gotten the dozen deal cause it's so worth it. This review is random and vague but I will be back this week to rewrite it. I just wanted to get out my excitement for this amazing place! read more
5 years ago
Really delicious! Visiting from out of town. Asked for a recommendation, and the lovely lady at the counter said she recommended the Chicken chimichurri, Argentina, beef, and spinach are popular. The breading was lovely and the meat was so tender. Chicken chinichurri was so flavorful! Would recommend. read more
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