Stumbled upon Empanada Market by mistake - and it turned out to be a perfect mistake! They have…read moreover 30 different types of empanadas, each one bursting with delicious flavors. The family's Argentinian roots shine through and it's clear they take pride in keeping their family recipe and flavor alive. You can also buy them frozen and bake them at home!

Lovely little storefront serving up multiple flavors of empanadas! They offer both ready to eat and…read moreprepare at home empanadas, making this a great spot for lunch or if you need something fun to bring home for dinner/entertaining. I've been able to enjoy their empanadas at a variety of farmers/flea markets and was excited to see they had a brick & mortar as well! I have only tried the ready to eat options which were absolutely flavorful, crispy and delicious. They do have a small amount of seating here but it appears to mainly be a takeout spot. The staff is really nice and offered recommendations to me. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a snack or a quick lunch. Pro-tip, make sure to try their chimichurri sauce with your empanada selections it really elevates it!

Empanadas are delicious, and Marcelo is lovely to talk to. Vegan option available too! Best food to…read moreeat on campus, I get an empanada from him almost every day!

I am so happy that this place started serving food near my workplace - I used to get these…read moreempanadas when I went to VCU. They are delicious and filling - my favorite is packed with beef, hard-boiled egg, olive, and onion, and this combination of flavors really has a lot of flavor. The bread tastes and feels very fresh and is nicely chewy and firm. The salsa that is served with the empanada is also really good, with a nice tangy taste. The owner of the cart has always been the same guy, and he's really great. He is always very kind and polite, and you can tell he cares a lot about his business and his customers. From studying at VCU, to now working downtown, it puts me in a good mood to see this business thriving.

My first time eating at this establishment, and I must say that I was pleased with the food. I had…read morethe birria taco, rice, and refried beans. The food was great, portions were nice, and the flavor was on point. The ambiance was inviting, and the service was friendly and hospitable. If you are looking for genuine Mexican food, this is the place to go!

I love Mexican food, so I found this spot while I was in the area. I ordered the birria tacos and…read moregrabbed a tiramisu cake for dessert. The birria tacos were really good, definitely a 10 out of 10. I had never tried tiramisu before, so I wanted to give it a shot since I've heard so many people love it. I'd rate it a 7.5 out of 10, it was decent overall.

We tried this place back in May 2025z Had heard about this place for so long since it made Yelp's…read moreTop 100 nationally a few years ago, so paid a visit on a Friday late afternoon. Service was super quick and the arepa was absolutely delicious - I got the avocado, beans, cheese arepa which had so much flavor. We also got a fresh mango juice which was a great pairing with the food. Would definitely have come here again to try more food when we are hungrier, and super sad to hear it has since closed.

I got the crane asada arepe($10), churro ($7) , and soursop juice($5) . The arepe came out in…read moreabout 10 minutes. The carne asada was seasoned good but some bits were a bit chewy. It was very flavorful with the sauce, but also quite oily. The churro was freshly made and hot when it came out. It was sweet, crunchy and very delightful. The only other negative is they don't have water so you have to get a bottled water for $1. Staff was nice and the inside was good. Overall I had a good experience and would come again. Food(50%): 7.2 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.8/10

Sweet staff and delicious food with a lively cafe feel. We stopped in for some empanadas for my…read morepicky eater of a middle schooler who was begging for them. Looked so tasty we bought some coffees and lemonades. Then came back the next day to have a full dinner there, complete with steak, yuca cakes, and pork belly. Absolutely amazing. Have stopped in many times since when we have been back home in Midlo.

Service was great. The staff were very nice and friendly. They were very approachable. My server…read moreSalome was very personable and took good care of our group. The ambiance was very casual, relaxed with Latino songs playing in the background. Jugo en leche guanabana was sweet, tangy, and refreshing. I liked it! Bandeja paisa serving size was huge. It had grilled steak, pork belly, sausage, rice, beans, small corn cake, egg, avocado, and sweet plantain. It was good. Pan de bono was also very nice! Lovely sweet bread.

I finally tried Maya's Latin Kitchen and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the birria…read moretacos, birria quesadilla, and birria empanadas, along with their fresh guac and homemade chips -- every single thing was packed with flavor and tasted fresh and homemade. To top it off, I tried the churros (and they give you plenty!) plus the churro cheesecake. Let's just say... it was so good I drove there thinking it was a dine-in restaurant, only to find out it's takeout only -- and honestly, it was still 100% worth the trip. Probably the best Latin food in the area, hands down. The portions, flavor, and quality were all amazing. Definitely will be a frequent dasher .

Called to place a order for pick up. I got hung up on. Then I realized that maybe the person…read moreanswering the phone didnt speak English. He was listing for key items on the menu but didnt understand anything else. So I called back twice. No answer. I decided to call from my other phone and someone immediately picked up. I asked if there was someone available who spoke English so I could place my order, I then started speaking Spanish and I was hung up on again. I called back 8 times and no one answered. I would never spend my money at a restaurant that gets upset with me because they dont speak English. I live out of the country and have to speak a foreign language everyday, so I was willing to speak Spanish to try to communicate. But hanging up on me and then refusing to answer is absolutely unacceptable for any reason. A restaurant should be welcoming business and being accommodating to guests to help them place their order. Whoever answer the phone was very rude. I hope it wasn't the owner because that is NOT how businesses should be ran. A complete disappointment of an establishment. Ill take my $200 order to another restaurant that respects people, especially ones who dont speak Spanish right away.

I got the carne asada arepa ($11) and a guava drink ($7). The food was ready in 30+ mins . They…read morehave an outdoor enclosed space to eat and wait for the food. The food was absolutely delicious! The sauce , meat, and dough all complimented each other. The green sauce that they had on the side was soooo good that you can just pour it on! The single arepa is a good enough position size to just fill you up. Overall a phenomenal place to get some amazing food! Food(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.5/10

This place is exceptional and I've never heard anybody say otherwise. If you can eat 2 Arepas, you…read moreare a monster... they are sooooo filling and the sauces they put on it are fantastic. We like to sit down and watch trains go by with our 3 year old. They have great drinks and a nice patio. The two girls working the restaurant today were killing it. Very talented. A giant group of people came in and they were handling that and making sure everybody else still got their stuff fast without waiting around. Pros. Great place.

Oh my goodness! I…read morewas on my way home almost in my driveway and I really wanted to check out a new bakery. Di Gennaro was about 10 minutes from me and the photos looked great so I decided to try. I will definitely be returning! The customer service was great and the food tasted amazing. The ham & cheese bread roll was so good I almost went back to get a few more. The strawberry pastry was also amazing. Very affordable as well! I've found my new favorite bakery!

About a 3.5: This cute Argentinian bakery serves up some daily-baked pastries. We came here when…read morethey had opened, but I think that they were having a slight delay with getting their items out of the oven. I ordered a variety box of: +a Vigilante - with cream, guava, and coconut +a beef empanada +a chicken empanada +a ham, cheese, and pineapple pastry +a Square with sliced green apples I did order a Guava croissant, but didn't receive it in the box; not sure if they charged me for it, since I didn't ask for one (user error!). I also noticed that we didn't receive any sauces (ie, chimichurri) for the empanadas. Not sure if I caught them off-guard or something! The pastries themselves tasted fresh and not too sweet, and I feel like the best time to go is when they're open first thing in the morning; I also feel that their items do sell out quickly. Staff were super friendly, welcoming, and kind. There were plenty of seating inside, and ample parking in this strip plaza lot. +missing items T___T +friendly service! +plenty of parking

Went a few times to try different items. Would recommend the salmon and the pesto sandwich. All the…read moreitems were fantastic. Very friendly staff, and a cool atmosphere (bodega like) Definitely recommend

We feel like this place has gone way downhill. You can't ride your reputation forever; you still…read morehave to serve good food. The pulled pork had no flavor at all until you added the hot sauce that was on the table. If you don't want hot sauce, you just get to eat plain white bread pulled pork. (The hot sauce was maybe the best thing on the table besides the black beans...) Every single damn dish was covered in chopped sweet peppers; completely unnecessary and what are they trying to hide? Couldn't even taste the empanadillas because they had so much crema all over them...that should be on the side so we could actually taste the food . The steak was OK (not Cuban in any recognizable way) but the very smallest portion possible....for a "special" that we paid extra for, we expected it to be special in some way. And the platanos...THE PLATANOS...super over-fried and dry as a bone with no flavor, no salt, no nothing. We left a huge dish of them on the table. The key lime tart barely had any lime flavor. The flan was lumpy! The "tres leches" cake is just plain yellow sheet cake with simple marshmallow frosting. WTAF We drove an hour each way and promised guests great Cuban food, only to be disappointed and, frankly, super embarrassed.

Stopped on Sunday during the Irish festival. Omg, yummy! I got the beef and Guinness, beans and…read morecheese, chocolate, and apple. They were all very delicious! The group had a hard time picking our favorite. Service was quick since I had cash.

A fantastic experience after many years of having them on my list…read more Make no mistake. Proper Pie is a Richmond gem. Located in Church Hill neighborhood. Free off street parking is plentiful. There is good signage. It's now a take out only establishment since Covid. Two table are available for outdoor seating. Most customers took their orders and walked away. I visited them on a Sunday afternoon just after St. John's let out. It's just one block away and the church Patrick Henry gave a speech. There were a lot of church goers enjoying the business. Proper has a menu in the window to guide customers on choices of savory, or sweet. I wanted one of each. The man at the window was great in providing recommendations. I ordered the steak and cheese as well as the Banoffee. The preparation is already done and the man with assistant moved quickly to complete my order. I enjoyed my treats at their outdoor table and also enjoyed conversation with locals. I started with the steak & cheese which was loaded with meat and cheese. DELICIOUS! Then onto the Banoffee which smelled heavenly of cocoa. Another home run! I love bananas and if you do too this will be enjoyable. So glad I found them open on my visit. There hours are very good, but I have missed them in the Summer before on vacation. Just go, no brainer.