Wanted something comforting and filling on this cold day.... Got the pabellon to go and it was…read morepacked nicely and was still piping hot when I got home. Friendly and fast service, they even graciously subbed out the sweet plantains for savory when I asked. Everything was flavorful, fresh and came with choice of sauces. I will def be back to try some of the speciality dishes that looked amazing ...and I'm posting their lunch specials for anyone that is on the lookout for a great lunch out. This is going to sound silly but they have a really good burger on the menu too! Go check them out!

We came to the physical store front around noon on a Thursday. I appreciated that one of the staff…read moremembers gave us physical menus to look at versus using the large digital screens to determine what we wanted. My husband ordered Carne Mechada Arepa and said it was absolutely delicious, very savory and tender beef. He had added on avocado for 2 dollars which itself was very reasonably priced based on the amount of avocado gave however, this item overall is smaller than he would have anticipated. I ordered Arroz Con Carne Mechada with a side of their cilantro sauce. I was very satisfied with the whole meal as the meat was flavorful, there was plenty of cheese, and the cilantro sauce just put everything over the top. I will say pricing wise, I was given a much bigger portion that matched a bit more the price point compared to my husband. I am aware with small business it may be hard pricing wise, but I do think with my husband's meal, it could have at least come with a side of rice included to round out the dish. Overall the food was great quality and the staff were nice and helpful. I would come back to try additional menu items.

I first got to try Empanada Mama due to a sweet Yelp Elite Perk. In addition to getting to sample…read moretheir yummy empanadas, they provided a voucher for 25% off a future order. My bff and I's football teams were going head-to-head, so we decided this was the right time to go hard and order empanadas. Turns out they were only offering orders/delivery that weekend if you did a special order of $50 or more. We would not be deterred! Hello 25 chicken and beef empanadas delivered to my door in time for the game. We contacted them via Instagram, and they were very responsive. We set our delivery time, pre-paid for our order, and lo and behold a tray of empanadas at my door for game time. A tray full of empanadas was quite a beautiful site. They looked gorgeous- nicely shaped, fried, and flaky just waiting for us to dive in. You could tell these were made by someone that knows what they are doing. Yummy fillings on the inside, I think I had a slight preference for the beef, but both were tasty. Could of used maybe a bit more filling. Their signature sauce is quite tasty. I honestly am not sure what it is, but use it. We are sauce people, so it was gone long before all those empanadas. I think two containers would have been more suitable for a tray of this size. Obviously, we didn't (couldn't) eat all those empanadas in one setting. They reheated great over the next few days, so order up yall!

Loved these empanadas, beef and chicken, they were crispy with lots of flavor. It came with a nice…read moresauce to put in the empanada. Perfect when having a party, you can order them by phone. Once you get them, cut it in half and serve it on a nice tray with the sauce!

I love their empanadas. They have beef, chicken & veggie. You can get them individually or in a…read morecombo with sweet plantains. They also have a sampler pack with mini empanadas. This is a food truck so they are in different locations all the time. We were lucky to catch them at the ALV Vintage Market. The staff is friendly and gives you a beeper to notify you when your order is ready. This shows that they make them fresh and you can taste that it is. They are always set up at cool events with a relaxed feel. My only complaint is that the plantains were a bit undercooked, other than that everything was great!

Empanadas!! I love anything wrapped up and filled with deliciousness!…read more This food truck was no exception. We stumbled upon them at the Farmers market. Empanadas at 10 am = happiness. Super friendly , and quick service. My only request- more flavor- spices!! But not everyone is a spice person Thank you MO Empanadas!! For a non traditional breakfast.

A friend recommended and did not disappoint! Hidden gem with big flavor. I grabbed the empanada…read morecombo with the spicy chicken empanada. It was crispy, flavorful, and had just the right kick. The rice and beans were comforting and well/seasoned and the plantains were sweet and caramelized to perfection. I'm also Cuban for what it's worth and had my fair share of rice, beans, and plantains! The tres leche coffee was a little sweet for me but still fantastic. I typically drink black coffee and just felt like trying something different. The inside is super cozy! Makes you feel like you're in someone's home (in the best way). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Nothing has survived long in this building...hoping this one stays!

I don't know why it took me so long to come here. But I am so glad that I finally made it out to…read moreEmpanada Grill. This meal warmed my soul and eased my evening. On the edge of the Greensboro and Summerfield border, near the PTI airport, lies a small restaurant with big flavor and big heart. This location has been many things in the past, but I am hopeful that Empanada Grill will last forever. The menu is very simple , but nobody needs to make complicated empanadas. I would rather a place do a few things well than have a wide variety of things and be mediocre. Empanada Grill is as far from mediocre as you can get. I opted for their empanadas undressed in the traditional chicken style. It came with a side of rice and beans. You got to choose between red or black beans, and white, yellow, or traditional rice. I went with the black beans and traditional rice. This was enough food for two meals. I received my food to go, as I had a practice to get to, but there is a variety of seating areas within to accommodate groups of all sizes. The black beans deserve a picture of their own because they are basically a full meal themselves. I ate half before I remembered to take a picture because they were so good. I would definitely bring the family back to this restaurant, as we all love empanadas. I would love to try the traditional beef next time. The worst part about this trip? My car smelled like empanada the next day and I had no more empanada to eat. But that's a problem that can easily be solved with a trip back to my new favorite empanada place.

La Monoña was at the Kernersville Spring Folly downtown today and to say I enjoyed it was an…read moreunderstatement. It was the end of the festival and we were lucky enough to snag one of the last available pulled pork arepas, fried yuca and sweet plantains. The girl taking our order, Maya, was so friendly and personable. Our food was ready quickly and came out piping hot and fresh. The fried yuca was crispy with a drizzle of delicious green sauce. The sweet plantains were fried to the point where the exterior of the plantain was just caramelized enough, but the star of the show was the pulled pork arepa. Imagine a pulled pork sandwich with crispy arepas as your bun topped with jalapeño coleslaw and pickled onions. The flavors of the toppings combined with the juicy pulled pork is top tier. Everyone was friendly and made you feel right at home. Will 100 percent be following them on Instagram @lamonona2024 to see where they post up next!

Do we really need another Empanada food truck? Heck yeah! Okay it's a lot more than that! It's a…read moreColombian Street Food Truck. Great people, clean truck, and wondeful food. They have great meat and vegetarian options, as well as super creative arepas! They even have dessert arepas! Try the Yuca Frites and Maduro (fried sweet plantains). They even have Colombian hot dogs and soft drinks. Check their schedule where they will be next and tell them Michael sent you! Highly Recommended!

The food was quite good, I'd say all the flavors were exactly what they were aiming for. Everything…read morewas clean and consistent. The sauces were fresh, the fillings were plentiful, and the presentation far surpassed what we expected from this tiny hole on the wall. Not to be outdone, the walls were covered in the happiest, modern and bright posters while the music was a nonstop mix of pop and power ballads cumbia-fied.

Love me some GoGo Empandas! I picked up Katy and Piper at…read moreInnerpeaks and they were hungry. This is their first time. I love that I can get a snack or a meal and either way I never leave hungry and the food is outstanding! Piper wasn't feeling adventurous so she went with ham & cheese and cheeseburger empandas. Katy got the chicken and potato and Italian calzone empandas. I decided to get a seafood for my wife which is her favorite and a Cuban. I forgot to take photos of the empandas when we got back before they were devoured! I highly recommend GoGo to anyone who likes crunchy pastries with an assortment of flavors at a great price that is in Matthews.

Cute little empanada shop tucked inside the Optimist Food Hall in Charlotte. I was surprised to see…read morethe low ratings here because I actually enjoyed both the food and the service, unlike some of the other reviewers. We tried four varieties of their empanadas: Pulled Chorizo, Lobster & Corn, Four Cheese, and Pizza. The last two were the only vegetarian options on the menu, which was a bit surprising. Each empanada is shaped differently so you can tell them apart, and they even give you a little pamphlet that shows which shape matches which flavor. I thought that was a fun touch. The sauces were also pretty interesting, and the server gave me one of each, which was nice. The chorizo and lobster empanadas were solid, and the veggie ones were decent. Overall, I enjoyed the food, especially with all the dips. Definitely worth a try if you're at the food hall and want to explore different cuisines.

Ya know.. I was expecting some delicious empanadas but the street empanada I got was very…read moreunderwhelming no flavor. Tho the crust was tasty and fresh. But the real star was the alfajores- delicious. Oh and I ordered a side of chimichurri... but it def didn't taste like chimichurri. Keep your baker but get a new chef.

We went in on a Tuesday and it was quiet not many customers. I got the carne asada and my husband…read moregot the 7 mares soup. Everything was great.

The food and service were incredible. The flavor was amazing and could not ask for friendlier…read morestaff. When I got the check, I was even more impressed with the value for what you receive. recommend this place highly for locals or someone just passing thru.

Got to enjoy the Empanada Spot when they were visiting Brown Truck on run club night recently. I…read morehad not heard of them before, but the owner/cashier was very friendly, and welcoming telling me about the truck and what they had to offer. My wife and I got (1) chicken and (1) beef empanada, and they were both great. They cooked up quickly and were ready in just a few minutes. They were both delicious, though I think I preferred the beef one over the chicken, maybe a different combo of spices (?). They came with a side of fresh salsa, which even had nice chunks of avocado, and it complimented both empanadas nicely. It was a nice treat, and I look forward to trying them again, especially some of their dessert empanadas. I definitely recommend if you have the chance to try them

Today was my first time ever trying a chicken empanada and it was so good! This food truck offered…read morea few other options of empanadas as well. They were very reasonable priced and the service was great.