The empanadas at Mpanadas were fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The crust was crispy, and the filling was delicious and well-seasoned. Juandi was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made the experience even better with his great customer service. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Mpanadas. I'm always coming back every week, especially on Tuesday since they have a deal where it's buy 2 get 1 free. Also the coffee they have here is amazing and goes well with the empanadas I get. I definitely recommend getting the Philly or chorizo ranchero. Thank you guys once again. read more

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A Yelp event first brought me to Mpanadas last year. After a great initial impression and even a warm welcome by the owner, I was in the neighborhood again recently and wanted to stop by. As expected, same great service and, more importantly, great empanadas! I was leaning toward breakfast for lunch, so I had the maple bacon and beef empanadas. These are on the larger side and eating two in a row made me feel as stuffed as the empanadas themselves are with filling. The menu has so many fantastic options, so I can't wait to return. On this second visit, I am pleased to see the construction on Columbia Pike is gone and people can access the greatness of Mpanadas. The dining area is perhaps one of the coziest spaces I've seen in the area. You can't go wrong with vibrant patterns, pillows, and the llama mascot. Note to self: these would definitely be a winner for catering or a party. read more

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Cute, casual, and full of positive vibes. Great neighborhood spot for coffee or a quick bite, and hospitality. The empanadas are stamped with their llama logo -- how creative! Not sure if it is the dough .. but the sweet taste mixed with the spice gave the chicken and beef empanadas a balance of spicy & sweet taste. The vibe is relaxed and upbeat, making it a good place to stop by whether you're grabbing food on the go or looking to plug in and play from their dining area. read more

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A nice little place with decent options to choose from. The staff are friendly and welcoming, in a nice, cozy setting. There's not a lot of free parking right outside but given the size of the establishment, I wouldn't see any issues. There's a wide variety to choose from and the ones my wife and I had were very good. They were cooked well, with a wonderful crust. Together we tried the Bombay, chili chicken, chicken little, and sort of a shepherd pie, finding all had great flavor. I also chased mine down with a horchata that was very good. read more

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OK, so I've been obsessed with this place for a minute. At this point, I've tried so many of their empanadas. I love the pizza empanada that they have sometimes. It taste like a big pizza roll and is honestly so delicious. Another one I enjoy is the beef papa. The Havana empanada is on my list. For an empanada, you're looking at paying about $3.50 to $5 dollars. Sometimes, there are deals where you can get a couple for a bit cheaper. They are absolutely worth the price. They are often super full and the shell is delightful. I also really enjoy their sauces. The green is my personal fave. It gives cool, tzatziki meets cilantro vibes, and the red one is also delicious but a bit spicier. I also love the coffees and beverages here. I had a really good lemonade over the summer. I can't remember exactly what type it was, but it was the perfect blend of tart and sweet. There or Chata latte is definitely one of the better ones I've ever had, too. On top of that, the service here is incredible. I've met a couple of the owners and they are great. Additionally, the other staff members are very nice and go out of their way to help people. One day, I even watched as an employee brought a customers empanadas outside after some random old man hit their car in the parking lot and took off without even leaving a note. I would highly recommend checking out their social media as that is where they typically will let you know about different specials and things. They have different Monday and Wednesday deals seemingly all the time, so check them out. The vibe inside is also very chill. They have Wi-Fi that works well, so it's a great place to take meetings and catch a legit Café vibe. I have yet to try the ice cream and/or paletas. I'll definitely be back for those. read more

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I love empanadas, and these are soooo wonderful. I love that they offer a variety of flavors and they stamp the name of the flavor on each one. That's such a thoughtful touch. I ordered the chicken little, cheeseburger, Philly cheesesteak, and the chili chicken. They all tasted really good. The breading of the empanadas had like a sweet flavor that goes well with the filing. These taste baked. They are a great size as well. Mpanadas is very aesthetically pleasing, it's very cute, warm, and welcoming. The seating is very comfortable. It's definitely worth taking the trip down on Columbia Pike, which is forever under construction lol. read more

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Mpanadas was incredibly generous in donating empanadas to our school, and we couldn't be more grateful. Everything was prepared and ready for pickup right on time, which made the process smooth and stress-free. The staff was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout. Their kindness and support truly made a difference for our school community. Highly recommend Mpanadas! read more

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Mpanadas is my go-to place for yummy quick food and wonderful customer service. Marite is especially warm and welcoming and knows me by name when I come in which feels good. Thanks Mpanadas! read more

When you walk in, the enviro is cute and casual! Fantastic customer service!! Alexis and Juandi are great!! The food excellent! I love everything we ordered. Specifically the Beef Papa, the Chorizo Ranchero, and the Bombay empanadas! They have lovely specials for grouped buys. Their coffee options are delicious! They also have a wonderful dessert empanada, called Havana!! Definitely worth a visit! I promise it won't be your last!! read more

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UberEats review: Where has this place been all of my life? I'm serious when I say that as a New Yorker, it has been hard to find quality empanadas since moving to the area. Well, after randomly searching UberEats, I found this place for breakfast and my life has been changed. I ordered the breakfast special: 2 empanadas with coffee ($15) I ordered both the maple bacon and chorizo ranchero. Both packed wildly different flavors and both were incredibly delicious. The maple bacon brought a sweet and savory balance with just the right portion of bacon and eggs. There is a very subtle yet delicious sweetness to each bite and the eggs top off the experience with added fluffiness. The empanada dough, talk about buttery soft! It literally melted in my mouth before chewing it. My favorite of the 2 was the chorizo ranchero. This empanada can only be described as savory in each bite. There was a mixture of potatoes, eggs, and chorizo, all meshed together to satisfy your mouth upon first bite. Again, the empanada dough was buttery soft. Would I try them again? ABSOLUTELY! Sign me up for more! Well packaged and handled with care-I cannot wait to order again and visit them in person. read more

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Favorite "hidden" gem ever! The employees are always so sweet and knowledgeable of the menu with suggestions as needed. Honestly, the size and sweetness of the dough is just perfect. The sauces are a good addition, but not a must have, which is rare. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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So good! I ran an errand nearby and saw this place and decided to pop in. Nicolas warmly greeted me and gave me the run down since it was my first time. He was very helpful and kind. He even let me taste the gelatos. I decided to go with 3 empanadas with 2 sauces and an iced decaf horchata latte. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend. It's super cute inside as well. read more

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Went all in on the "All-In Larry Meal" and it was ON THE SPOT. Five different empanadas -- Philly, Cheeseburger, Beef Papa, Chicken Little, and Chili Chicken -- and not a single miss in the box. The Philly and Cheeseburger are ridiculous, and the Chili Chicken ended up being my sleeper favorite. Crust was crispy, fillings were packed, everything came out hot and fresh. Do yourself a favor and get the sauces. I doubled up on the jalapeño hot sauce and added the green sauce -- zero regrets, they take everything to another level. read more

This place is hands down the best empanada place in the DMV. I'm quite an empanadas connoisseur and have tried quite many places. If only it weren't almost an hour drive for me, I'd be having these empanadas quite often throughout the week. I have yet to ask them to confirm this, but it felt as if they were freshly made from a dough, not something stored in a freezer at any time. I couldn't decide which flavor I liked, so I got one of each, and WOW, all of them were AMAZING in their own way. My only wish is that they make some with olives in them, Argentine style, because the olives balance out the rich taste. I also didn't quite make out if the staff are from Peru, Bolivia, or Colombia. The Llama suggests Peru, but I'll report back on this on my next visit. The decoration and feel of the inside are cozy, but I wouldn't plan on dining in. There aren't many seats. It's more of a take-out place. Seeing ice cream served here felt kind of odd, but I'm in love with cortado and horchata latte on the menu. There are a lot of road constructions going on around Mpanadas, unfortunately, so expect to be a bit bumpy to get here. The small parking lot has about 10 spots if you manage to get near it. I don't know when, but I'm coming back. read more

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This is a very cozy and quaint coffee shop selling a variety of delicious empanadas, coffee, tea, gelato, and small snacks. The atmosphere is charming and welcoming. The empananda menu is pretty extensive offering traditional like chorizo and creative like french toast. They are priced at about 5.50 each. Service is polite. They do a great job at describing items if you have any questions. Highly recommend. read more

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I am a big supporter of Columbia Pike restaurants as they run the range from Bolivian salteňas to Ethiopian cafes and Afghan kabobs. Mpanadas is a tastefully decorated cafe that is light and airy, with very cute tables and chairs decorated with geometric patterned fabrics. The empanadas themselves are very tasty and are stuffed to the brim with both traditional and unique flavors. Probably my favorite was the chicken chili - surprisingly spicy with just the right amount of heat. With that being said, I wish the empanadas were not frozen at the point of ordering, which then requires a reheating time of about 5 minutes. The loyalty program also seemed complicated and prone to errors as the two customers ahead of me had to have issues resolved with their order because of it. I was disappointed to see that there are no longer any paletas but there are Firenze ice cream, including a chili mango sorbet flavor. It's good, but a bit pricey at $9.95 for a cup. Overall, I really want to like this place and the empanadas are undeniably tasty, but the service model and cooking time could use perhaps a rethink. Will definitely be back to try the new line of lattes but I think the empanadas if they could be fresh or heated and ready to go would be a bigger draw for me. read more

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I really enjoyed my first visit to Mpanadas, and had to make another visit to try more of the delicious gelato during this warm weather. Last time I was able to try out the pistachio and dark chocolate (which was my favorite), so this time I got the vanilla bean. The flavor was a good choice since it was overpowering (just light and refreshing); it was the perfect treat to cool me down! I'll have to stop by again to try more menu items. read more

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The storefront is very tiny, but super cute. I got the spinach and artichoke and tangy BBQ. Both were very good on it's own. They gave the option of mild and spicy and I got one of each. The mild sauce was a creamy salsa with a hint of green and the spicy one was creamy with a hint of red. Both of them tasted very light, it's an ok addition for maybe the meat options? I did not like them at all with the spinach and artichoke. But it was tasty with the pulled pork one. I loved the dough it wasn't hard and cooked to perfection, most of the time when get empandas they are very hard on the outside, however they are cooking these, they are doing it right. The shell has a sweetness to it that i enjoy. Like most Bolivian Saltenas, so good. The spinach and artichoke one was sooooooo good, it was a perfect balance of spinach to artichoke. Right amount of cheese and so flavorful. The BBQ one was good too, juicy and not dry. However this one was perfect with the sauces. The mild had a little tiny level 1 spice and the hot one had a level 3 spice. I could honestly do both without the sauces, but they were good. l love that you don't have to play a guessing game with the emanadas. They are stamped with ink into the dough! Love that idea! I will be back to try more as well as their paletas and Gelato. I did not get any frozen desserts as I don't eat fast enough before it melts, so i opted for the horchata iced latte with oat milk. This one was a 1/5, as it was not great:( Very light in flavor almost just a cinnamon touch. No horchata to it at all... The entire road is being disrupted by construction and it's a pretty busy road, hopefully the get that taken care of soon. I feel bad for the business. Parking can be a hassle so be prepared for that and people who cannot park. I shall be back soon and stop by again! read more

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Love stopping by here anytime I bring my car to the dealership nearby. The empanadas are the best I've found in DC, after living in Miami for 18 years. Martie and Juan were friendly and brought my food out quickly! read more

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Service was great but the food was greater! Cashier has lots of good recommendations. The prices are okay with 1 empanada for 5.80. Recommend this spot if you're in the area. Vibe was amazing it gives old school cafe with a llama twist! read more

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Love the spot, definitely a unique place. My favorite is the Philly cheesesteak or barbecue, can't choose between the two. They have great deal so make sure you also follow them on social media. Cute little Café great to stop in and have a little treat. Servers are always friendly. read more

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I came here on a whim for a quick snack. When I entered I was greeted by a very kind associate, Nicholas. Upon telling him it was my first time, he gave me a run down of the menu which I felt like he knew like the back of his hand. He told me about the flavors, sauces, and their very cool craft beverages (coffees, lemonades). I was impressed that they had an option for all flavor palates, and bonus: their meat is halal. I went the "Munchin' Larry combo" which comes with two empanadas, one sauce, and one beverage. I opted for one classic beef papa, and one Bombay (lentil/veggie) empanada, green sauce, and strawberry lemonade. The first bite I took of the beef papa knocked my socks off. The dough was soft, tasted fresh, and the filling was insanely flavorful. I then had the Bombay, which was almost samosa like, one of my favorite foods... the filling was so fragrant, beautifully spiced, and the veggies had a really good bite to them. I am definitely a sauce person; I will say I barely touched the sauce because I wanted to savor the flavor of the empanadas themselves!! Sauce was still delish... The strawberry lemonade was so crisp and refreshing, it didn't taste like one of those syrupy fake, overly sweet lemonades. It tasted freshly made in house. I kept alternating bites between the beef and the Bombay, I enjoyed them both so much. The place was so clean, very cutely decorated, they even had board games... a nice place bring your laptop (they have WiFi), grab a savory snack, a coffee or craft lemonade, and do some work! They have breakfast empanadas all day too... They offer gelato as well; I didn't have any room after the empanadas but the flavors looked and sounded great. Again, Nicholas made my experience wonderful. He checked on me a few times to see how everything was, truly an amazing employee who I felt was genuinely happy to help. I will DEFINITELY be back to try more flavors. I highly recommend Mpananas!! read more

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This place is great! So many fun empanada flavors. Lots of seasonal options. Definitely get a sauce for dippin. Excellent coffee etc beverages. Cafe has a cute n cozy vibe & Staff are always friendly. read more

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Came for a Yelp event and I plan to come back! Cute place, with empanadas, cream and coffee in Arlington. Counter staff was nice, fast and knowledgeable. Vibe was cute, cool and modern, featured llama. my empanadas were hot and delicious! I ordered one breakfast empanadas and one anytime-both were great, along with horchata. read more

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Really enjoyed this spot! So many options, we ended up ordering more than we planned. All the them were really good the spinach (surprisingly) really stuck out to me. And the softness of the empanada itself is perfect! I loved it. Excited to go back and try some more. read more

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Hot empanadas and good vibes! We asked what they recommended and got the beef empanda and horchata gelato. Super friendly staff! Very cute seating. I wish I had gone earlier in the day to try their coffee, I will have to come back. The owner came by and asked if we needed anything. Easy parking. read more

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Definitely a local Columbia Pike spot as there's nothing alike it. The empanadas are not made fresh there. I wish that they were made fresh. Definitely unique flavors. Recently tried the French toast empanada; I wouldn't get it again though (personally too sweet for me & I'm a sweet tooth, so that's saying something). The service is okay. It's a cute little spot; wish they had a record player in there or some live music. read more

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Do you love really adorable llamas? This place is filled cute, adorable, and relatable llamas. Llamas are its pervasive theme. There's one fluffy one up front near the coffee bar. Give her a pet! Oh and there's food and coffee too. And the empanadas are fantastic. There's many including bbq, cheeseburger, and more traditional. Oh and the staff rocks - all are super warm and friendly! read more

A big group of us got Mpanandas catered for lunch this past Sunday and it was so good! This was my first time eating empanadas from here, and even though the breading wasn't very crispy after sitting in take-out containers for a bit, the empanada, overall, was still very impressive. I got to try the CHILI CHICKEN and BEEF PAPA empanada. The chili chicken was my favorite because it had a hint of spice and the chicken was soft and the sauce/seasoning was phenomenal. The beef papa was good, but I thought it was pretty dry (from the ground beef and potatoes) and bland compared to the chili chicken. Still pretty good but I would try a different empanada next time. I would need to eat their empanadas in person to get the full experience. They have a lot of coffee options here, too, so I would love to try both together. read more

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A little empanadas go a long way. They have combo that you can order 3 or 5 or individual. Very delicious, it have lots of flavor. I got the cheese burger, melted cheese one and a beef one. Alot of fillings inside that filled the whole entirely empanada. All were delicious and very filling. Would definitely order this again. read more

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Empanada shop with a bunch of unique flavors of empanadas, caffeinated drinks, gelato, and popsicles I opted for a tangy chicken empanada, the green-sauce, and a seltzer. -The empanada was great, and it was made even better by the sauce. The empanada also had a ton of meat in it, and it had the cool touch of having shop's logo branded into it as well -The seltzer flavors they had were pretty unique too. The one I got was "mint watermelon" and it was great The space is pretty small, but it is cute and they do have a few tables available. There is a bunch of construction happening around the place, but they have their own parking lot which makes it much easier to get to The staff were very friendly read more

Thanks for the fun event! Everyone was so friendly and answered questions about the menu! I loved the spinach empanada! I can't wait to go back and try a coffee! The seating area is also adorable!!! read more

My Sunday drive consisted of heading to Columbia Pike for my free empanadas at Mpanadas in Arlington. My first impressions were positive. In addition to the warning/instructions about parking, when it was my turn to order, the cashier (Ninni) was very welcoming and helpful. Since this was a first for me, I asked, and she gleefully offered a couple of suggestions. As she was assisting me, I noticed a few other Yelpers behind me listening in on her recommendations and having their phones ready to scan the Yelp Check-in URL . I was relieved to know that I wasn't the only one who had waited till the final day to take advantage of this event. Mpanadas is a very cute and quaint little spot that would be great for a book club meeting, a girl's meetup or just some "Me" time. The offerings include sweet and savory options. I settled in on the cheesesteak empanada and one other recommendation from Ninni. I would have taken advantage of one of the drinks or frozen treat options...But, I had already committed to a detox smoothie from Tropicana. I will definitely return to try the one empanada I really wanted that was sold out (maple bacon) and a few of the frozen treats. If you are in the area and looking for a sweet or savory treat, I recommend Mpanadas. If for nothing else, go check out Ninni's smile! Happy eating. read more

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Went here for the first time and I will say the environment was great but the food was spectacular. Martte gave great customer service. I will definitely be back read more

This was a second visit. The first time I was served by a woman and man sharing wait service and it went smoothly. The empanadas are tasty with the .70 cent each sauce. My second visit today was disorganized with two young girls serving. The first girl shyly called out the name of the order ready, I asked her if it was my order and said my name. She nodded yes so I grabbed the box and was walking out the door when a lady asked the girl if her name had been called. It turns out it was her box not mine. So that was corrected. Then I asked where my order was and you could see the girl just remembered to put my order in the cooker only when I asked about it. She didn't reply to me. I was annoyed as she had forgotten to put my order in the cooker after her coworker finished the woman in front of me. A manager/owner appeared and said there was a big order before me. But she was partly correct. The girl forgot my order after the big order was finished. There was just me and another person in the place. What will these 2 girls do with more people to serve? read more

This is a cute little restaurant located in Arlington. They have a variety of flavors to choose from for empanadas and they also serve coffee along with a few other drinks. When we came, we were the only customers so they were able to make our orders in a decent amount of time. You're able to order empanadas by 2s, 3 or a 5 pack. I ordered the following empanadas: cheeseburger, tangy bbq, 2 Philly and the Chorizo Ranchero. They were absolutely delicious and flaky! Very flavorful! read more

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Tasty empanadas that are pretty sizeable. Did the combo of 3 for $15. After eating it, I thought it was a good value. They have decent amount if choices. My favorite that I tried was the cheeseburger. Would recommend giving it a try. read more

So expensive! If im paying over $6 for an empanada they better be the best I've ever had.. so lackluster. The burger and Philly taste the same. Just like beefy mush which was not satisfying to eat. The spinach I've had better at other places. Only good one was the pesto chicken. 5 empanadas for $30 is INSANE. Seriously the owner must have money because the decorations are BEAUTIFUL.. but this is just pure delulu. Why would I come back here if i can just get a Salteña down the street for half the price? Salteña actually tastes good. I'm sorry but they must go back to the drawing board if they want to survive on Columbia Pike!! read more

It was good! I went after 8pm and got the 2 empanadas deal. After 8pm theres a deal where u get 20% off, with that it makes it nice! So u get it for like $13? the vibe is nice! Juan and Jesse are cool people and were great at their jobs. read more

The establishment is very lovely and humble. The decor is always lovely and the coffee is delicious. Lucia is one of my favorite people there, she serves my coffee with a smile and always asks if I'm satisfied with my order. She is one of the best people there at M'Panadas. Would definitely go back there for their yummy food and service. read more

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