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This place just wasn't what I expected it to be. It was good but nothing that really makes me want to go back. Flavors weren't very strong but service was great and they have a variety of menu options to choose from
Same great food and service as their Portland location. Love this location though, it's got some spaciness and I love the big windows concept. 4 stars because Empanadas could be better, stick to cheese or meat ones.
This place has to be my favorite restaurant in Saco! It's so cute and the food always tastes so good. It's definitely worth the price you pay the amount and quality of food. I order multiple empanadas and loved every single one them! My personal favorite is the Puerco empanada while my husband's favorite is the chorizo empanada. The smoothies are great but I prefer the limeades they make! 100% recommend this place for anyone to try.
OMG. I went to pick up a friend of my son's there, from whom I'd gotten a text that said something like, "I found empanadas. In Maine." I had to see this for myself, so when I went to pick him up, I popped in. I'm not an empanada person. Quiero cafe changed all that. Their empanadas are baked; some are savory (chicken) and some sweet (guava and cheese). They come with a dipping sauce that we decided was made of a combination of magical things, as well as guac and salsa. They have other things on the menu -- including smoothies. But while we were in Ocean Park for vacation, we must have gone back three times for empanadas. There are tables inside, but they fill up quickly. I'd recommend eating the empanadas there as opposed to take out; they're better when hot.
Absolutely love this place in downtown Saco. Counter service with the freshest ingredients that are made to order. I had the lunch special for $14. Including rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, plantains and choice of protein. I had the carnitas. I was so full and it was absolutely amazing. I added a side of plantains because I simply can not get enough of them. They were everywhere in S Florida. To find them in New England is a pure treat and to find them made perfectly is a hidden gem. We also had the special of 3 expanadas for $11. Lots of choices. We had chorizo, Pollo, and beef. Hard to decide a favorite. They have limeade smoothies. We had coconut and a pineapple ones. So smooth and refreshing not too sweet. 2 small tables outside. Lots of space inside. You get a pager to wait for food. Street parking.
Super clean place! The portions are huge! My husband ordered the carnitas burrito and it looked massive. He wolfed it down. I ordered the mushroom, beef and chicken empanada. The mushroom and beef empanadas were my favorite. Skip the chicken. We tried the tamale - chicken - I'd skip that too- I just don't like white meat. The staff are super nice. If you're looking for inexpensive Cuban - this is the place in Saco
Amazing as always. Authentic tasting Cuban o. Staff always helpful and assist with ordering. The space and music has a great vibe.
Just off the main drag in downtown Saco is this restaurant devoted to savory Latin cuisine. Untreated red brick walls line both sides of this longer than narrow space. The menu includes a variety of empanadas. My gal had the two large shrimp variety, I had the Cubano sandwich on bread. Both were tasty and filling. A side of yucca fries was quite large and enough for two. I'm not very familiar with this type of cooking but my impression is that the dishes were heavy on carbs and light on protein. I've had yucca fries before and these weren't as tasty. This was not our first choice for late lunch in the area but our other two choices were already closed.
Yesterday we were talking about grabbing take out and I started seeing what was around and I saw the website for Quiero. Everything on the menu sounded good but I wasn't sure what I wanted. Today we typically run errands and do groceries so after that we stopped by to take a look and decide what to order. Omg I finally found a place that reminded me of the foods from Tucson. They have a great variety of sandwiches, tamales and empanadas. They also have smoothies, coffee and desert. Now I couldn't pick just 1 thing to try cause it all sounded amazing but the prices are so low I was able to get 4 different things for $21 I ordered 2 pork tamales, a bbq pork empanada and a chorizo empanada. Those came with Pico de gallo.. Now I tried a bit of everything and I was so impressed. It tasted homemade and so freakin delicious. The seasoning was a bit hot but definitely authentic. Yes Maine has some good Mexican style restaurants but not anything with the authenticity that this place has and definitely not at these prices. If you're in the Saco area and craving a real authentic Latino meal you need to stop by and grab something from here. I'll never go Anywhere else .
Always great food. Easy in and out service. Great shakes and a very open feel inside when seated.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, friendly attentive service, and inviting ambiance. The popular limeades and smoothies also receive praise.
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2 years ago
If you want something different from American,Asian and Seafood restaurants this is the place to be,great empanadas very tasty, they also offer fresh smoothies which is so refreshing and the staff were so nice and friendly, that was our first time there and if we happen to be near that place again for sure we'll be going to eat there again. read more
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Reasonably priced, good portions, and very tasty food! Food tasted fresh and they offered a ton of sauces on the side, the garlic sauce was definitely my favorite! read more
7 years ago
Biddeford and Saco have been housing exciting new local restaurants and businesses over the last few years, and they keep on coming! Quiero Cafe, a Latin American restaurant, is one of the new establishments that is making their way into the scene that is continuing to grow. I ended up coming to Quiero Cafe on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. The minute you walk in, there is a warmth from the wooden floors, pressed wood tables, and the exposed brick. The place was busy with many of the tables claimed by customers. My friend and I perused the menu and they have quite a few options ranging from empanadas, sandwiches, burritos, etc. We both ended up opting for the Cubano sandwich which contained pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles and served with garlic aioli. I also ended up getting the cold brew iced coffee which was served in a little metal pitcher and my friend ordered the Arequipe coffee which is made with melted Colombian caramel, which he happened to thoroughly enjoy. The employee that was taking our order was extremely nice and answered our questions thoroughly. Our sandwiches were made quickly given the amount of people in the establishment, and it was served nicely. The sandwich was great with a lot of flavor and fixings. It was slightly on the smaller side, but the bread was flaky and paired well with everything on the sandwich. I can't wait to come back and try more of the items on the menu! read more
8 years ago
This is such a fun little addition the Saco food scene! Not only is the place adorable and full of seating, the food is really good! When I went in with my boyfriend, the place was completely swamped due to a local event nearby. They handled it like champs and were still super helpful and friendly despite the chaos. They offer a large variety of empanadas, and also have burritos, quesadillas etc. For me, the real winner was the "Patacon" which featured a fried crispy savory plantain topped with chicken, lettuce, cheese, and a sweet sauce and avocado slice. The chicken was so flavorful. They also have a wide variety of drinks and smoothies. We got a mango limeade which was good, but a little on the tart side for me. I heard from people around us that the margaritas were out of this world too. My one complaint is that if you have a big appetite, you may need to order more food than you realize, so just plan ahead or ask the helpful staff! You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. read more
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I can't say enough about Quiero. I have Celiacs and it's often not easy for me to eat out. I was craving the Cubano sandwich and asked for it without bread and on the fly, the owner suggested having it on a plantain disc instead, like the Patacón. The results were utterly amazing. The chef put the Cubano between two crispy plantain discs so I could eat it like a sandwich....a simple eating style I have really missed. I hope they put this on the menu so others who cannot or will not eat gluten can enjoy! If not, make sure you ask for it...it's amazing!! And "whoa" to the mango margaritas....so good. We will back and often. read more
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Cute and quaint cafe in downtown Saco. I've always seen it but had yet to try it until today and all I have to say is, "why did I wait this long?" It's definitely a place to step out of your comfort zone. I got the sweet corn Arepa and the Hot Dog Colombiano and my fiancé got the chicken and chorizo empanadas with a side of rice and beans. OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD. 10/10 recommend read more
I was excited to try this spot & it's A-OK. Nothing extra special about it. The menu is very limited. They are known for their empanadas but I guess I'm not an empanada fan because I did not think it was very good. The quesadilla, however, was very fresh & flavorful. The atmosphere is ok, definitely cafe style, which is right in the name so it's expected. I was just expecting a little more in the way of food & atmosphere. I'd go back but only if someone else wanted to go. read more
Quiero Cafe is hands down one of the best restaurants in Biddeford. From handmade empanadas to salsa, yucca fries, juices, and coffee. Perfect for lunch or dinner. We've eaten both in and taken to go. Both exceptional. Supporting local business is always a plus. Inside the restaurant is good for big or small parties. I'm excited to bring many friends when they visit. read more
What an adorable little Latin American cafe hidden in the middle of Saco, Maine! Their menu is perfectly designed for trying 2-3 items. I went with a chicken tamale and a puerco emapanda (pulled pork and plantains). The empanada was soooo good - the pork and plantain combination was something new to me, but I would absolutely order it again. The chicken tamale was great too (it needed a little hot sauce or salsa to moisten it up, but once I added that, it was perfect). The pineapple limeade was extremely tart, but I'm a fan of that sort of thing, so no complaints here (but fair warning that if you don't like tart, you may want to try something else). It seemed to be fresh-squeezed, with tasty, fruity foam on top. It was served in a super-cute glass mug - a very photogenic drink! My husband really enjoyed his burrito, and the staff was happy to customize it (e.g. leaving a few things out, putting the guac on the side) - and everything came out just the way we ordered it. The space in here is very open, and I could see this being a great place to come study or read a book over a smoothie or snack. Plus, everything was super clean (they were sweeping the floors while we were there). Alsoooo - they recently got their license to serve alcohol, so they've got a fun selection of beer / wine / margs / etc. now! Just one more reason to return to this place, which we most certainly will be doing. read more
6 years ago
I really wanted to like this place because of all the great reviews but everything seemed to fall short in more ways than one. The plantains were greasy, carnitas had large uneatable fatty pieces, empanadas were dry and the pico was under seasoned and half way through the meal the paper cups that they serve them in deteriorated. For the over $60 price point lunch for 3 people it left a lot to be desired. Maybe it was an off day? read more
I reviewed this place back in May 2017, and as usual, the Yelp police did not post it. Here is my second attempt: Hey I was walking down to the Post Office through Pepperell Square and HOLY SMOKES, this old joint that has been empty for years is suddenly got a big sign up QUIERO CAFE. I went inside and they were having their "soft opening". Huge, empty vast space, beautifully restored, with a few tables, and a few glass counters, and a few big puffy cakes. Their menu board showed coffee, real Colombian coffee, which was DELICIOUS and get this, EMPANADAS!! These are the real homemade deal, coming in both savory and sweet directions. Best of all, I was so happy to see that they serve AREPAS!! Arepas just left Saco, Maine, and a few months later, the Lord Has Provided, and Arepas Are Back!! But the Arepas were sold out, so they must be good too, right? I will be back soon!! read more
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What a wonderful little eatery. Spacious and casual. Order up at the counter. We Stopped in for lunch and had four Different kinds of empanadas. All delicious and prepared rather quickly. They were brought to our table. Their menu also included smoothies and Quesadillas as well as desserts. Not sure if they are Colombian or Chillian but so delicious. Stylish lighting and seating included industrial style piping and wood appropriate for this old Pepperill Mill community. You can also find them in Facebook at Quiero Cafe Maine. read more
7 years ago
Not the town you would think you would find amazing empanadas. I loved the baked empanadas much more then the fried(they were good also). Top notch guacamole too. read more
7 years ago
Over two weeks of vacation, I pick Quiero as the BEST meal we had all trip. All we had was empanadas - six different kinds - and each one was amazing. You know when something tastes so good you just keep going, "mmm!" "mmm!" over and over? I couldn't help myself. The bread (wrapper? dough?) was so thin and light, and helpfully each had the filling name emblazoned on it! I JUST found out they have a location in Portland as well as Saco, and am ticked off because that means we could have eaten there many more times. The Saco location is very cute. There are beers and all manner of beverages available and a full menu, not just empanadas. Everything looked scrumptious. read more
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Came here after visiting Round Turn Distilling. First, I have to say, I love the freshness of the ingredients. You can seethe cilantro being chopped from your table. Next, is the flavor! I hate tomatoes, yet I ate all of the chunky tomato salsa and found myself wanting more! From the time cast iron plates to the fresh tastes this is the closest thing to Latin America I have ever experienced in Southern Maine! Quiero el Quiero Cafe!!!! read more
5 years ago
Really tasty and good value for the price. Nice cozy ambience. The empanada was a bit dry but after adding the tomato salsa and habanero hot sauce it was perfect. Patacon was great with the mix of toppings and garlic aioli. Cubano sandwich was perfectly juicy and smokey with the ham. The hot dog was probably not my cup of tea, but the sheer number of toppings was insane (chips, pineapple, cheese, quail eggs, ketchup) and it was also massive. We paid $53 including tip for all of this. Overall recommend! read more
8 years ago
This place is sooooo good! The empanadas are to die for!!!! They have beer, wine and margaritas but they come second to to incredible food served here. Not on my wee the empanadas both delicious and authentic, the arepa was as well. If you are in amaine and are looking to be transported to South America, this is the closest thing to time travel you can hope to experience! Amazing!!!! read more
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I love this place. It is so cute nice and has the best limades ever. The limades are to die for and the empanadas are so amazing. It's literally so cute here like ugh. read more
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8 Pepperell Square
Saco, ME 04072
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(207) 494-7267
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