We went today. The food is great (we had milanesa and pastel de papas). it's like the food my mom cooks, excellent! The ladies and the cook outstanding. Friendly people, cheerful, super nice. The ambiance is great, clean, welcoming. I strongly recommend this place! we will go back in the week. Comida excelente, gente genial, ambiente perfecto read more

Today, my daughter and I had an amazing first experience at Stefania's Empanadas Cafe! The empanadas were absolutely delicious, filled to the brim, and had a wonderfully flaky crust. The service was exceptional--so friendly and welcoming--and the food was fresh and expertly prepared. We truly enjoyed the variety of empanadas available. We'll definitely be returning with the whole family soon! read more

This Argentinian is the Real Thing! Wonderfully delicious Empanadas (Tuna & Corn and Mushrooms & Spinach). The Lomito platter with Ensalada Rusa and also Fries is a great tasty value with excellent Chimichurri sauce. Plus great cofre and refreshments (Terma Limón). The space is cozy and airy. Stefanía and her mother Andrea and friend Julieta are great friendly people. We will be back many times. read more

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So...I've finally found a place like Argentina in my hometown. Its an act of god El sándwich de Lomito is to die for, the empanadas are so juicy, flaky, and flavorful. Los alfajores are amazing, and their in-house iced Mate, is a MUST. Plus their ravioles.......immaculate. Did I take a picture of anything, no, but I managed to snag a pic on my third/fourth visit of their flan with dulce de leche, and specialty latte. Of course, delicious as well. The service is amazing, feels like I'm back in Buenos Aires, I appreciate the customer service, and always feel at home. Their attention to detail is impeccable. The ambiance is very fresh lively, rustic, and a true homage to Argentinian tradition. I never write reviews this long, but this will be a special case. I will keep coming back, and will be looking forward to bringing people here. read more

Stefania's Empanadas - Flan de dulce de leche, and Spicy Tango - Desserts Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Today we tried Stefania's Empanadas and honestly, I loved it. The place is small and super cozy, but in the best way. As soon as you walk in, it feels chic almost like a little bistro. They have a nice variety on the menu, and we tried all of the empanadas of the day: corn, spicy chorizo, chicken, and beef. Every single one was fresh & well seasoned. We also ordered a side of chimichurri, which was amazing and paired perfectly with the empanadas. The coffee deserves a special mention because it was spectacular. It's made to order not from a machine and you can really taste the difference. Each cup is prepared individually, which made it feel extra special. The person working there (not sure if she's the owner) was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the place was spotless. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

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Yum! Yumm! Yummmmmmmm! These Empanadas. Oh boy what do i say to do them justice. I know let me complain. Oh Empanada a la Stefania, why for art thou so small? How i wish to bite thee, more and MOAR!!!!! Ok seriously, la review. Stefania's is a month old and being new, still sorting out their online order system. So when I tried to order, it showed nothing available. WTF I mumble as I called to inquire. I guess I have to speak to a person, so old school! The young lady who answered and took my order over the phone was really nice and polite. They rotate the fillings with 4 on tap each day (I think?) and I wager the Chicken and Beef are constants. I ordered one of each available, Gaucho (brisket), Humita (corn and cheese), beef and chicken. Each of them took me on a unique journey of flavors, from a uniquely flaky, pastry crust to the tasty, juicy fillings, it was little bites of delight. The chimmi churri sauce, was thick and coarse and so good. I gave bites to my wife and kids and they're planning on going tomorrow (without me sob sob). The Empanadas are small. That said about 3 filled me up with the 4th being food coma inducing. I wish they were bigger but then I probably wouldn't be able to try all 4 flavors so get two of something you really like. I also got the flan. It was really good. The restaurant itself is small but charming. The staff who I'm pretty sure were the owners, are awesome and so sweet. They also have a small selection of grocery/ snacky products. Im definitely going back and looking forward to trying the other flavors they have and thier sandwiches too. My whole fam loves empanadas and we're super hyped after trying today. read more

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Absolutely wonderful find! Stefania's Empanadas is a family-owned Argentinian gem offering fast-casual, counter service with heart and flavor. We tried the chicken, beef, and gaucho empanadas -- each one was delightful, full of savory, well-balanced flavor with a touch of mild spice. The pastries were perfectly cooked -- crisp on the outside and tender inside. Don't forget to add their chimichurri -- it takes everything to the next level! They also offer espresso, yerba mate, and other interesting drinks, which round out the experience beautifully. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the ornate interior décor makes you feel as if you've been transported straight to Argentina. Highly recommend giving this place a try -- it's a true local treasure! read more

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Loveve the food, the service, and the ambiance. I highlu recommend this place. Thank you!

From the moment we walked in, this small Argentinian restaurant felt warm, welcoming, and authentic. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like family rather than just another customer. The food was absolutely outstanding. Food tasted authentic and full of flavor. You can tell they truly care about quality and tradition in every bite. What really made the experience special was the passion and kindness of the staff. They took the time to explain dishes, make recommendations, and ensure we had a great experience from start to finish. A true hidden gem and can't wait to come back for more! read more

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One word: delicious! We got some empanadas to go with chimichurri sauce and everything was so good! We tried the beef and chicken empanadas and they were a good size and totally stuffed with meat. At $4.50 a piece, they better be a good size and as full as possible, and they hit both marks! We can't wait to go back and eat inside the restaurant next time. read more

Stefania's Empanadas - Desserts Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Food is great real Argentina recipes and service is better !! Great place to have lunch or take out .

Being of Argentine decent and growing up eating homemade empanadas, chorpan's, sanguches de miga, milanesas and drinking mate my bar is set kind of high. Admittedly I've only tried their empanadas and alfajor's from Stefania but so far, so delicious. The empanadas are a bit smaller than I'm used to and I'm a fan of the whole olive rather than chopped up and a bit more egg but other than that the seasoning was on point. I was also impressed with the fact they weren't as oily as most empanadas are. My mom would fry some and bake some. I always preferred the taste of the fried ones but the baked ones are healthier. I feel Stefania's empanadas strikes a good balance between the two. Alfajors were really tasty as well. The food was on point so far and the service was spot on. I believe I met Stefania's son who was working behind the counter and he was quite welcoming and friendly. Stefania herself was there and very friendly and talkative. Also what impressed me was the presentation of everything. Even the empanadas to go are placed into these fancy to go boxes lined with branded tissue. This is an additional touch that goes above and beyond and really sets them apart from others. While they don't have much competition here in north Texas I grew up in SoCal which has many Argentine restaurants and grocery stores and even compared to them they set the bar here. Their store is also well stocked with traditional Argentine faire you can take home. I look forward to my next visit and trying out more of their menu items. read more

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We ordered the Lomito sandwich, side of potato salad and empanada de humita. Absolutely delicious!

We have been wanting to come here for a few months but always get our times mixed up. It was my birthday today and my wife and kids asked where I wanted to go and I immediately said Stephania's. Right after we walked in, we were greeted with an immediate warm hello from the person behind the counter. The Interior was clean, and very beautifully designed. The menu was easy to navigate, with so many different options. The person behind the counter, after we told her that this was our first time, she helped us with her personal suggestions, which gave us an amazing first impression. Every worker there was so kind, and had pleasant exchanges throughout the entire visit. The food was absolutely wonderful, like everything else. Me and my wife got spicy chorizo empanadas, and we both split one steak sandwich into two, which served us so well. The taste is authentic, with a homemade feel, with fresh cooked food every time. My youngest got chicken empanadas, which he enjoyed thoroughly. My oldest got half a sausage sandwich, which according to him, was an absolute 10/10, like most things here. We mentioned it was my Birthday when we first walked in, but the real surprise was when the entire staff wrote me a hand written note, Wishing me a happy birthday. To make it even better, while we walked to our car, about to leave, another worker from the back ran out and gave me a piece of chocolate as a treat for my birthday. Every single person there went above and beyond, we loved every moment of our visit, and we will be coming back. read more

This is my first time here after seeing the video on Instagram. The staff is very nice and it's a cute little restaurant. Everything is made in house. We ordered three empanadas, beef, chicken and flank steak. For dessert we got the Chocotorta. The breading on the empanada is light and not heavily fried. It's more of a pastry bread vs deep fried. They did put raisins in the beef empanada. I liked it, but I felt the chicken tastes way better. read more

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So excited that they have opened a store front and restaurant. The food is amazing and the restaurant is so cool on the inside. If you live in McKinney or Frisco this is a must checkout spot. read more

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Looking for some delicious empanadas that will have you doing the happy food dance?? Look no further and please give Stefania's Empanadas a try. You can never go wrong with the chicken or ground beef which are traditional flavors. But if you are looking to step outside your food palette comfort zone, you must try the brisket (Gaucho). New flavors added daily and you can always get chicken and beef (unless they are sold out). All food is made with love and the staff is amazing, attentive, polite, engaging and super friendly. Great vibes from the moment you walk into this cute and cozy cafe-like venue. The owner is hands on, has excellent customer service, loves what she does and simply wants to bring a smile to your face with great, belly-filling delicious food! I'd highly recommend getting the dozen, that way you can try different ones and have some to share #newfoodspot #hiddengem read more

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Empanada was great, loved it but even more than that was how welcoming and friendly everyone was. Customer service was next level and so appreciated! read more

Good, authentic empanadas from Argentina chef. Check it out. We got the beef, chicken and flank steak. Wasn't a huge fan of the flank steak but the beef and chicken were delicious. Great place to go for lunch. They got sandwiches, desserts, snack and coffee. I love coffee. We need local places like this to try. Enjoy. read more

The restaurant is new. Service is very good and the food is tasty! A few Argentina items to purchase plus the Mate cups. Give it a try, I will be back! read more

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Amazing authentic food, amazing staff! This is exactly the kind of restaurant we love to see.

Excellent food quality, service, great value for the money. Stefania personally delivered the empanadas.

Quick serve restaurant with empanadas with fresh & quality ingredients. Many brands of mate' for sale as well as espresso drinks. There are a few tables. The caprese were just out but quickly replaced with humita (cheesy corn) while I waited. Also try the choripan. read more

All of the empanadas I've tried have been great. Pastel de Papas is my favorite meal though. I'm a big fan of shepherd's pie, and this Argentine version might be better than the best shepherd's pie. read more

Empanadas were delicious. The owner (Stefania) is very friendly and helpful! She gladly explained to me each of their empanadas cheerfully :) Aside from empanadas, they have a lot more on the menu. read more

I visit this morning and I can most definitely say I'll be a regular! The empanadas were so delicious, I tried the sweet onion & cheese, chicken and beef. They were all delicious but the beef was my favorite! I also tried the dulce de leche latte and it was delicious! It was a pleasure chatting with the owner, she was so friendly and polite. I can't wait to return! read more

Yum! Hubby lived in Argentina for 2 years and loves empanadas and milanesa so I surprised him and took him here. Cute ambiance, very friendly staff and All are related to Stefania. We got 3 empanadas, beef, chicken, and one with flank steak cubed. They were delicious. We also got a large side of chimichurri for an additional charge. My hubby got a milanesa sandwich and I got the entree. So good. We got 2 beef empanadas to go. Definitely a must go. read more

Absolutely the best empanadas I've ever had! Had a craving and Stefania's was the first one I seen and decided to give it a try. Did not disappoint one bit. I had the chicken, beef, and the spinach and mushroom(specialty flavor). I wish I would have bought more. Will be going back forever!!! read more

Sweet little gem in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. Delicious, homestyle, authentic cuisine. They are super friendly and love to explain the menu items if you're not familiar with Argentinian food. The food was so cozy and delicious, really does take your tastebuds abroad. They have cute lil items to purchase to give you a taste of Argentina. I have my eye on the "quince candy." Must try!! Oh, they have Lattes too! read more

Went to this little place the other day and tried out their empanadas. I've been searching for original authentic empanadas for the last 22 years. I have tried empanadas from East Coast to West Coast. I've never had anything like this in my life, besides in Argentina. These were some of the best empanadas I've ever had. If you're a true fan of authentic real empanadas, you gotta stop by this little joint. You're gonna love it. The owner the staff everyone is so friendly so nice. This is one of the best little gems I found since I moved to Texas six months ago. If you're looking for authentic real empanadas, this is the spot. Give this place a try you will not be disappointed. read more

A piece of Argentina in Mckinney. Great food , Great people , love this place. Vamos todavia!

Great empanadas! Service was excellent and the place was very clean. Personal favorite was the original beef. Lots of flavor. The chimichuri sauce pairs really well. They have different flavors for different days and seasons. Looking forward to trying the rest. read more

First visit and first time trying Argentinian empanadas: tried a cheesy corn empanada and a chicken empanada. The filling was bursting with flavor, chicken was not dry and the empanada had a croissant like flakiness on top, the bottom was not soggy at all and the best part... No greasy fingers! Also dared to try one of the signature lattes (albeit a description of it's contents) , the Alfajorcito was DELICIOUS with the taste of caramel, coconut, and I believe cinnamon. Service was so welcoming, and the ambiance is perfect for enjoying a Cafecito. Can't wait to try more menu items as they become available. read more

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The food was fantastic and the service was perfect! Everyone was kind and kept checking on us throughout the meal. We will definitely be back! read more

I was greeted by Stefania when I walked through the door of this cozy cafe. I ordered the humita empanadas with papas fritas and the mantecol cheesecake. The food was out of this world, and I cannot wait to go back! read more

Incredible food. Tried a Lomitas sandwich, and the steak was cooked to perfection, the roll is excellent, and the overall flavor is fantastic. In addition tried a couple of empanadas, and they were also fantastic. Definitely something unique in the area. I have no experience with Argentine food, but this was a really great introduction. read more