So, technically, we never went to Maria Empanada but we grabbed a couple empanadas from Metropolis coffee shop on Saturday morning and whoa, they are GOOD! I'm not sure how often empanadas get delivered there so I can't say for sure that they were freshly baked, but if they weren't, I can't even imagine how good they must be when they are. Husband had the chorizo and I had the spinach. Both were outstanding. Mine tasted like spinach dip baked inside the fluffiest/flakiest dough and totally hit the spot. They were smaller than I'd imagined but turns out they are the perfect size for a light breakfast or snack. I'm hoping to see many more Maria Empanadas in my life! read more

Ok snap this place was good. Totally casual. You can spend like 200 on an expensive restaurant... understood. But if you are hungry, like empanadas, and don't feel like dressing up... and want to get full. Just do this place once and you will want to come back. You see, some folks just nail it... Quality, nailed. authentic, fun, nailed. Not fancy. Nailed. I get like 5 and get busy. so the bad reviews not sure why you insist on something being like your experience in another country. I kind of understand. But for all the hungry folks, prices aren't that bad for Denver honestly. don't be shy, order enough to get full, chill, and you will crave this place once in a while. WHEN I LEFT I THOUGHT: If I lived closer i would do this once a week. Im definitely coming back soon. sorta hungry right now just writing this... read more

This place is totally legit. Their empanadas are the only ones I've tasted in the US that come close to those that my host mother in Argentina makes. So far, my favorites are the beef - nicely seasoned beef, bits of green olive and egg in a perfectly oven cooked shell. I was there for the World Cup final yesterday. Although Argentina lost, it was great to be able to connect with my second country for a little while. There was a great crowd of Argentine expats there, eating empanadas and enjoying the game. My only regret is that I didn't get to eat a choripan (sausage sandwich) since they looked delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Yay- Empanada's! We came for a breakfast snack. I asked the woman about two choices in the counter the Ham, and the chorizo. I then said one of each, which you would think one would assume one of both items we just spoke about. When I went to pay their were three empanadas in my basket. I guess she thought I meant one of each one in the counter. They were all delicious, and I did not dispute the mistake, but in customer service, it is of the utmost importance to clarify when unsure. Coffee was excellent. read more

So good!! So many options to choose from- the chicken chimichurri and the spinach were delicious!

The empanadas, as you are probably well aware, are delicious. We also had the dulce de leche cake, which was unbelievable. These tasty treats come at a price, though. At almost $3 a pop, the price tag on these little empanadas racks up quick. Winner for special occasions. read more

2nd timer here. Staff was very friendly but not very intuitive. The ordering process is still confusing and challenging. I watched a group of newbies stumble and stutter over their order not knowing what to try. The staff was all smiles, but I keep thinking there could be more clearly printed communication to indicate how simple the selection process is - they need to streamline it. Make it easy for people to order so when there is a long line, its simple and straightforward. The portion size for sauces is still very small - no difference in size from the last time I dined here. One serving size of sauce really is NOT enough to enjoy with one empanada. Smaller serving spoons ought to be offered to use with the infinitesimal portion size of sauces they have on the menu. read more

LOVE this place! It is always consistently great. The empanadas are amazing. My fav is the potato and egg with salsa. There are at least four veggie options which is nice. The hot chocolate is to die for as well. I also crave the banana Nutella empanada for a sweet treat. I ordered a dozen for an engagement brunch I hosted. The staff could have not been more helpful. They were ready on time and delicious. You must GO here. read more

This place is one of my all time favorite restaurants! Their empanadas are hot, fresh, and more delicious than you could imagine. My favorites are the mozzarella tomato basil, and the breakfast ones with eggs. Then, for dessert get a fresh squeezed oj and the dessert empanadas (Marsala pear is my favorite!!). This place is awesome especially with the live music. Definitely one of the best places in all of Denver! read more

A "Triple D Joint" so I had to try it. I've been twice and because of the press and rarity of the food I wanted to give it more stars. First off, where are you going to get great empanadas in Denver. This is the only game in town as far as I know. To me, the overall product is dried out and requires the dipping sauce. Also, as far as I can tell, there are no sides. So just bread and meat. I'd like a nice side salad or something to compliment the Empanadas. As a breakfast or food truck item on the go, I'm 4 stars. As a place to sit down and eat, A-OK. read more

Yum!!!!! I always go for a dozen veggie and a dozen meat empanadas as well as tortillas. Always fresh and always spot on!

Save your money. Mediocre empanadas good flavor but really nothing to rave about. Make them at home save money. Too expensive for what you get. Overrated! read more

Maria Empanada knocks it out of the park! As a kiddo if I was particularly good, dresses myself, cleared my plate, did my homework and cleaned my room I was eligible to get a Home Run Pie as a treat. Now it on the rare occasion I did all of the above I was perpetually disappointed with the stale dough and just not very goodness of the hand held pastry. Maybe I would have been a better kid if I had been rewarded for Empanadas from this place. Seriously, they are delish! I was at Former Future Brewing Co just a few doors down when a guy from Maria Empanada came by with a menu. There were 5 of us and so I went over and picked up a dozen assorted empanadas. It was perfect. We had a vegetarian with us and she was able to eat without feeling bad about making the rest of us snack on only roughage and it would have been the same deal if a vegan has been in the group. Basically there was something for everyone. If I had to chose my one favorite I would recommend the caprese. It was really really really tasty. I think this could be a great replacement for a pizza night. They are filling, warm and very good. I am going to grab some in the future as take out and curl up with a good move, some wine and enjoy the night on the couch. read more

Cute place in a seemingly questionable neighborhood. Great kitchy concept and the food was pretty good. They were all kinda on the same level, can't really say any 1 stood out. It was fun to try a bunch and get the accompanying sauces. read more

Maria Empanada - Yummie choices! 6 for $18 - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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passed by this place last weekend and was such a nice surprise! the place is lovely and the food is absolutely amazing! I've been to Argentina and i can say their empanadas are the real thing! they have a 6 combo i ordered to share with my boyfriend and was more than enough for us! unfortunately we were so full we couldn't do dessert, but we're definitely coming back to try it! also the staff is super super friendly, loved to chat with them, they're super warm and nice people! awesome place! read more

What a hidden gem among the concrete rivers of Denver. As you walk in, your senses adjust to a modern Peruvian cafe setting. One's ears and eyes are tantalized by the music and rustic ambiance. As one walks up to the counter full of blissful goodness, one can't help to stare in astonishment at the fine empanadas lined up beneath the glass. The Argentinian is full of meaty flavor which was my favorite of the two including the spinach which was full of green goodness. Cafe con leché adds a deeper depth to the already large cafe' choices. They're warm and greet you with a nice smile behind the counter. There is no 'Tude that exists at other Denver cafés. My maiden voyage here was a blissful success and I'll definitely be back. Keep up the good work! -ES read more

We went here twice last weekend for brunch and breakfast and tried a little bit of everything. We had the beef , chicken, argentine, and the mushroom for brunch. Everything was great and well seasoned and the crust is super flaky. Don't let the size fool you, two is plenty for one person. I came back the next day and ordered 2 of each of the breakfast ones for Sunday football with the fellas and once again all the breakfast ones didn't disappoint. Not to mention the food was great and super speedy! read more

Maria Empanada - Beef and chicken - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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How have I not reviewed Maria empanadas yet?!? I LOVE IT! Since moving to Colorado a bit over 1.5 years ago this is one of my go to's for consistently delicious food and coffees. I've tried several empanadas and have never had a bad one- my two favs are the sweet corn and also the mushroom. Both are bursting with veggies and flavors. My husband always gets a few meat filled and loves those as well. And can we talk about the coffee?!? It's worth a trip here for that alone. The machine is beautiful to look at and makes some of the yummiest coffees in Denver! The space itself is also really cute and welcoming. Love love love. read more

Freaking delicious with a really cool vibe! Plus they have an award signed by guy fieri so they must be cool folks

Ok, literally everything I've ever had from this place has been awesome. Some of the best baking I've ever seen. I want to work here for like a weekend just to learn how to bake like this. Seriously a hidden gem of South Broadway. p.s. They have this really cool hand washer! I know I'm dorking out right now, but it fricken washes your hands for you! How cool is that!? read more

I've been here not one, not two, but three weekends in a row. And I finally wrote my Yelp Review. I'm so proud of myself! At first I was thinking, this is just an empanada place, what can I really say. But I started going back, and I knew there was something special. Unfortunately, I had a very delayed response, apologies! Empanadas, though simple, are incredibly elegant. The cliche, "less is more", totally applies here. So far I've had the ham and cheese, spinach, mushroom, Spanish Chorizo, and the two desert empanadas - pear and nutella. My favorite is absolutely the Spanish Chorizo, although I was only fortunate to eat one during visit 2 of 3. Today when I went, it seemed like they were long gone. There was a distant sigh, when I asked the employee if any were left. This was at 11:00am. I guess I better go right when they open next time. The desert empanadas are no joke either. The pear flavored one is my absolute favorite. My grandma used to make me pumpkin, apple, and pineapple flavored empanadas. Don't tell her, but these pear empanadas are a noteworthy challenger. Maybe I should just ask her if she can make pear ones next time? Finally, I want to say that the vibes are always positive inside. The employees are always very welcoming and warm. I'm beginning to feel ashamed that they might recognize me. And then there's the music. Today it was on point. They had some solid bachata rhythms in the background, teasing me to start dancing. I'll probably go next week, and claim my Spanish Chorizo empanadas! read more

Amazing atmosphere, clean and spacious. Street parking can be a little tricky at times. The empanadas are amazing. I've tried many of them, I recommend the corn, spinach bechamel, chorizo. They have cute little banana nutella dessert empanada's - those are yummy. Servers are friendly and fast. Great place for lunch. read more

My wife and I stopped by for a Sunday breakfast after a friend raved about this place. It's amazing! We got several different empanadas, and a tarta--que sabroso! Everything was just perfect. I have a dear friend who has, over the years, introduced me to the joys of authentic Argentine cuisine, and Maria Empanada is a very special place! They have wonderful beverages, as well. My wife got a cafe con leche, and loved it. I got their yerba mate service, and I was SO impressed--I got everything I needed on the tray for an authentic Argentine mate experience! They gave me the thermos of hot water, and a tray which contained: * yerba mate * sugar I could add as I liked [to the hot water], * bombilla [filtering straw] * cup * a small pitcher of cold water, for moistening the dry mate before adding the hot water for each serving I was SO happy! AND they have a high-tech handwashing station to enhance the experience, as one needs clean hands to properly enjoy empanadas. read more

Best empanadas I've ever had! Enjoyed a nice lunch on the patio with a glass of wine and two empanadas - the Corn (must try!) and the Chicken Classica. Bananutella for dessert is to die for (banana and Nutella). Great customer service, pick out your pastries, pay, find a seat (indoor or outdoor) and enjoy! Will definitely be back and recommend! read more

Maria Empanada - Empanadas galore! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Must eat in Denver Seriously amazing food, amazing fresh squizzed orange juice, great desserts Friendliest and nicest staff around Thanks for the years of quality and nice customer service. read more

This place is definitely the best empanada place I've ever tried. The empanadas are so fresh and tasty. I like the way the beef one is seasoned, its just to die for. I also like that they have plenty of flavors to choose from and they also have tartas and dessert. Im teling you, I come from Chile and I know good empanadas, these ones are delicious and homemade. I love this place. You should all try this place out. You will not regret it. read more

My boyfriend and I drive by this place every Friday after our workout. For almost 6 weeks now we have been wanting to stop in and see if they had any vegan options. Most places on Broadway do so we thought maybe, just maybe. Last Friday we finally stopped in and we were not disappointed. This place was warm and inviting. We were greeted right away and the front of house employee, Aldo, was so helpful. We explained that we were hoping that they might have some vegan options. Aldo took us over to the case of empanadas and showed us the vegan empanadas. They were actually labeled vegan!!! If you are a vegan you know how cool that is!! He explained to us what is the empanada including telling us about the chimichurri. We were impressed!! He talked to us about our drink options as well. They have wine on draft, espresso drinks made with this really sweet espresso machine and fresh squeezed orange juice. We went the orange juice. We sat down to eat, not knowing what to expect. One bite and we were hooked!! We went back again today. Consistent and delicious. We saw Aldo again and he was excited to see that we were back. He remembered that we were vegan and brought out some fresh vegan empanadas for us. We got to sit outside today because the weather was so nice! What a treat! My boyfriend and I are very excited to have found a spot where we already feel like regulars! We can't wait until Friday!! read more

The beef Classico with Chimichurri is where it's at! We came here after catching a rerun of their Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. So good! Truly authentic Empanadas done so well. We thought the meat varieties had more flavor than the veggie ones but all were delicious. We did the half dozen deal and tried the argentine, the veggie, mushroom, chicken Classico, and beef Classico. We got one side of the chimichurri which is probably enough for 2-3 empanadas. So good and fresh! We'll be back for sure! read more

Maria Empanada - What was left out of the 6 we ordered for 2. So good! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is my second time here. The first time was for a little company event which we all very much enjoyed then. Excellent spot for dates or group gatherings. Just walked out with a breakfast empanada with Spanish chorizo as well as a cortadito. Can I just say PERFECT?? Love the medium spice level and overall flavor of the beautifully made Spanish chorizo. Not to mention the cortadito--bold espresso perfect for my morning routine. Thank you for making my day! read more

I never understood what all the hype was about. I mean, I've had empanadas in Spain. I got some for my first time today at the broadway market location and they are stupid good. Like every. Single. One. Delicious. I now understand why people like this place!! read more

Wow these empanadas were so good! I haven't had one in a while but these totally blew me away!

Authentic is the word here. Fabulous empanadas and very traditional Argentine style. Coffee is on point and the mate service is great, though if you've never had mate before definitely ask how to do it. My friend had her wedding catered by Maria's and is was wonderful. Come here if you're in town for a small taste of Argentina! read more

Maria Empanada - Mate service - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've had empanadas from pretty much everywhere, throughout the country and various parts of the world. As it had been ages since I've had a good empanada, I decided to stop in to see how their food would fare. They have many specialty empanadas -- but few I would say are even remotely authentic to a traditional empanada. The Argentina empanada was vaguely close to the real deal and the most tasty of the empanadas I tried. The beef empanada was... terrible. I couldn't even make it better with chimichurri -- which is something you must pay extra for if you go there. I ended up giving that empanada to the dog. The dessert empanada (pear cooked in a wine sauce) was decent, but still nothing like any authentic Latin American empanada I've ever tasted. Its possible I would have liked the banana and nutella empanada. I may try that some other time. I would go back for the Argentina empanada, at least until I find a better empanada restaurant anywhere in Colorado. I suspect the people giving this place the highest ratings are the ones who don't truly know (or care) what goes into a traditional empanada -- which can depend upon the country of origin. I didn't go there wanting some fusion cuisine that is willing to stuff anything into a pastry shell. I wanted a good, old fashioned, Argentinean (or Uruguayan, or Bolivian, or Mexican) empanada. Maria Empanada didn't quite manage that. Still, the prices are good, the person who waited on me at the counter was extremely helpful and the place had a nice atmosphere. I'll go back for the Argentina empanada. read more

I drive by this place daily and finally decided to stop by today. Boy am I glad I did! It's a bit pricey for what you get but the empanadas were good. The eggs and potatoes were perfect for breakfast. read more

Maria Empanada - So good! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I tried 2 empanadas - the Argentine and a mushroom - both were great! I sat inside and had a draft beer as well. I can't wait to go back and try more. Deserts looked wonderful but could not fit it in. read more

Maria Empanada - Argentine empanada and an IPA - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We saw the segment with Guy Fieri and decided we had to try this restarurant. It's worth driving around for street parking-even though it's a little pricey. The restarurant is clean and there is seating inside (large screen tv inside) and out. We've eaten there twice, and were happy campers both times. There is a nice variety of empanadas, including vegetarian ones, and desserts. I love the mushroom empanadas and my husband and boys like the ones with meat. The sauces are a nice touch-just don't forget to ask for them (they aren't free, though). There is something for everyone, and you don't feel like you need a nap after having a meal here. Consider treating yourself to these healthy and delicious empanadas-you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is seriously the most amazing bakery ever! The empanadas are sooo delicious! My husband and I are vegetarian and have lots of options. The caprese empanada is my favorite, but the mushroom and cheese empanada is a close second. My husband loves the pear Marsala sweet empanada too. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. read more

Maria Empanada - Yum - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My second tasting of their Empanadas...and my first visit. I had two different types of empanadas...chicken and beef and both were tasty....My only regret was that I was in a hurry, and it would have been nice to relax with a cup of espresso and my empanadas.... I will be back! read more

Great place! We've been meaning to try it and stopped in for a date lunch. The staff is super friendly and helpful and the selection of empanadas looked very appetizing. We selected four of them to try: Spanish chorizo, Argentina, chicken Classico, and mushroom. They were all very good. Highly recommended. read more

Incredibly kind staff and really good empanadas. We had the chicken, beef, tango, ham and cheese, and caprese. Very quick service and easy to park. read more