Small place with lots of choices for empanadas. I ordered 3, the gaucho, the cheeseburger and the linguica and cheese. My colleagues each ordered 2. When they called us for the food, there was 2 plates of 2 and 1 with 3. Naturally I got the 3 and the first one I bit into was linguica. Perfect. However the next 2 were both wrong. They mixed them up on the kitchen so I got 2 I didn't want and my colleague got 2 he didn't want. He ate mine but I didn't want his so we had to buy 2 more. Wasn't a great experience They were good once I got the right ones, but not the best system for keeping them straight read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - 3 empanadas however not the right 3 - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Fire every time. Saltena by far the best one. Give this place a try you will not be disappointed. read more

Yum yummy yum. These empanadas are so delicious we made a special stop on our road trip ! Service Served up with a smile in a cute little cafe style spot - I definitely recommend trying the GAUCHO! Yum. All of them were delicious ! read more

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My husband and I were brainstorming what we should have for lunch. We were going to be all over town so we had a few options. I threw out Tango's since the hair supply house is right across the street. My husband has been here a few times and this would be my first. He has his regular empanada that he normally gets. It took me a minute to go over their broad menu. After breezing through the menu, I got the chili carne. I added sour cream and jalapenos to that bad boy. We got a total of 4 empanada. Chili carne, cheeseburger, peaches and apple. Grabbing the tray from the counter, you can feel the heat coming off the food! It was so hot! We worked on the fries first. I knew the middle of the empanada was going to be liquid fire so we gave it a minute before we bit into them. The fries were basic crinkle cut. You can't really mess them up. My husband's cheeseburger was demolished. He enjoyed it very much. My chili empanada was good. It's very messy to eat! I ended up having to use utensils to eat it so I didn't get chili everywhere. There was a good amount of sour cream and the jalapenos were spicy. The dessert empanadas were good. We added caramel to the apple empanada. It's a good combination but the caramel was overwhelming. Next time we will ask for more apple to caramel. The peach empanada was lacking a little flavor. The fact that it was coated in powdered sugar helped but more peach flavoring would have been nice. Overall, it was a good food stop at Tango's. This place is not the fanciest but it pushes out good food. Service was ok depending on who helped you. But if you come for the food and not the service than you should have a decent experience. read more

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Thank you so much for the lunch today at the airport. Your kindness to feed workers not receiving a paycheck was very generous. I had the BBQ empanada and the cheese empanada. The dough was hot and crisp and delicious. The filling was perfect for someone with plain Jane taste buds. You are appreciated. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was a little skeptical going into this Argentinian empanada spot, mainly because Boise isn't exactly known for a large South American food scene. But after reading the reviews, I decided to give it a try--and I'm glad I did. One quick heads up: there's a sign saying they're moving locations soon, but when we asked the staff they didn't seem totally sure when or if the move was happening. So if you go and they're not at this location, they may have already moved. As for the food, I started with two empanadas: the Gaucho (beef) and El Puerco (pork). The Gaucho was good, but it had a slightly sweet flavor that was a bit unexpected for me. It wasn't bad, just a little different than I anticipated. El Puerco, on the other hand, was fantastic. It's listed as spicy, but I didn't find it spicy at all--just really flavorful and delicious. I liked it so much I ordered another one. The empanadas are cooked fresh and came out in about 5 minutes, piping hot (seriously--be careful on the first bite). They have a big variety too: beef, chicken, pork, seafood, shrimp, vegetarian options, plus dessert and fruit empanadas. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I noticed several people ordering large boxes of empanadas--looks like a great option for parties or catering. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. El Puerco was a 5/5 for me. read more

The food looked great, however, my first bite into the Gaucho empanada was such a disappointment...the ground beef had no flavor whatsoever. I was expecting a flavorful, bursting with spices empanada, but was sorely disappointed with the meat (needed a whole lot more help than salt and pepper. I'm surprised at all the great reviews for their empanadas which is why I stopped by....not sure I would recommend this place if you're looking for an amazing tasting empanada. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Gaucho empanada combo - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This little mom and pop place has incredible Argentinian style empanadas. The rancho was my favorite!! read more

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To be honest I didn't love it. I prefer baked empanadas over the deep fried. The service was good. I really liked the cordoba but the Chinese were just ok. My wife & daughter didn't really care for their empanadas. My son enjoyed his. It was pretty busy so we sat outside but the wind blew my food into my lap which was a bummer. read more

Tangos has become a Boise institution, with appearances on the Food Network and others, it's one of the cities true gems! The first thing you'll notice about Tangos Empanadas, is the handmade craftsmanship used to make each one. The consistency is kind of ridiculous, but the empanadas are buttery, flaky, and delicious. Our favorites include the Guacho, the Salami, and Liquica. I also love the dessert options, but don't typically do those at lunch. In addition to the star of the show, their crinkle fries are fantastic, and always a must when we visit. The orchard location is convenient, and cozy, and I always appreciate how easy it is to park, go in and get food to go. It's fast, the employees (many of which are family of the owners) are friendly, and there may not be a better value for a meal in town. Two people can EASILY fill up on $15. All in, Tangos is our families go to every week, sometimes more than once! Check it out, you'll be glad you did. High recommended. read more

Argentina-styled empanadas. I ordered the Gaucho and chimicarne empanadas. The Gaucho one is definitely the better tasting one. Not bad but I had better empanadas. These ones are deep fried, not baked. But there were No limes available to squeeze. Service is okay but the staff did not know the WiFi password. Don't expect to be waited on. Fair ambiance. You order at the register and sit down at any table, just like any fast food restaurant. It was worth trying but I am not amazed. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentina-styled empanadas: Gaucho and chimicarne empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We've been coming here for years! It's a little far from us but worth the drive. The food is always hot and fresh and delicious. The prices have gone up very slightly in the last 2 decades - you can have a savory and a sweet for under $10!!! It's not fast food, it tastes homemade and worth the short read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Entrance - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This, is THE place for empanadas!! They come out hot, fresh and FULL off ingredients- delicious. The little place was full of customers for a great reason. They don't skimp on the ingredients. Please tell you other location to do the same with their empanadas. It may be newer and bigger but not nearly as good as the original. read more

Small unassuming storefront with great empanadas! Freshly made & delicious. Reasonably priced. The one woman behind the counter had a great attitude even though the place was very busy. Only a few tables for inside dining. Recommend placing order online for pickup or expect to get a lager & wait, but worth it for the food! read more

This is one of my favorite go-tos for lunch. The authentic Argentinian empanadas are cooked to order, always piping hot and fresh. My favorite was El Puerco but I have found a new favorite with the Chimicarne - top sirloin with chimichurri. The owner is super friendly. read more

These are probably the best empanadas I've had in awhile! The empanadas are fresh, flaky and big. My bf and I halved each empanada and ordering 6 was good for us. We ordered the Gaucho, Cheeseburger, Breakfast, Chimicarne, Coco and Brazilian. The Gaucho was the best in my opinion. The dessert empanadas were good too because they weren't overly sweet. The staff was also really nice when we were ordering but as we were leaving one of the staff was staring at me, looked away and shook her head??? I dont know what I did but I am going to believe positive intent. It wasn't a nice feeling leaving the restaurant after that happened and really enjoying our food, but its okay. Overall, we were there for the empanadas! Love the consistency of filling to bread ratio. Empanadas Ive had typically have more bread, so these empanadas were a nice change of pace. The Gaucho probably had the most filling inside compared to the other savory empanadas we got, second most would be the Chimicarne. There is also a parking lot so it wasnt hard finding parking. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Food. I assumed that the empanadas where made previously and cooked when ordered. They are not, as I requested a "custom" order. Got the Chimicurri with cheese added. It was wonderful. But as all of the empanadas, they are hot! Service was great. No issues Ambiance isn't overly Latin American, I kind of wish it was a little more Latin. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Cheese - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We found this place by accident, we were down the street at the Tesla charger. The food was incredible, great service. This place is a must for sure! read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

All I need to say is the food is great! Fried empanadas but they're not greasy at all. The ingredients are good quality and delicious. There's something on the menu for everyone! The original location is everything you want in a local food place. It's always busy but food comes out fast and hot. read more

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Who would have thought that somewhere in Idaho would have the most authentic South American empanadas?! Ya, me neither... Yet Tangos continues to gain popularity. While visiting Boise I knew I had to venture a little out of downtown for this gem. It was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Female Foodie's 13 Best, and Yelp's Blog "Best Empanada in Every State." All for a good reason. As someone who has lived in Argentina, these are whole-heartedly the most authentic empanadas I've had north of the equator! Although the shop is located on a busy, nondescript street and the exterior looks basic with Latin American flags, don't pass it up. While I had dinner plans and was eating a late lunch, I decided to choose two empanadas to snack on while strolling the Greenbelt: Gaucho (ground beef, eggs, olives, onions, bell peppers and spices) and Saltena (ground beef, onions, eggs and potatoes). While both were spectacular, but the Gaucho was truly flavorful and delicious til the last crumb. A pocket of chef kisses! What I particular loved and appreciated was the crispy, fried empanada exterior. It was exactly how I remember them to be at any cafeteria in the streets of Buenos Aires. I encourage you to ask for chimichurri to dip them. ¡Hasta la próxima, Tangos! read more

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This place is my rock, the chicken tinga lit me on fire, I could die. there is no other place like Tango's on the internet I promise Tangos, Tangos, Tangos (it is fun to say) Prove me wrong read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - This place is a rock, the Chicken Tanga lit me on fire, I could die - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Pro-tip: The portions are pretty big actually! Highlights: They have tons of options which is really impressive. I enjoyed all the ones I tried and love the option to made the dessert ones a la mode. Lowlights: I haven't had a lot of empanadas, but I did think this breading was pretty thick and I wouldn't mind less of it and more filling. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Cherry Dessert Empanada a la Mode - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Not a looker, but the food was amazing. All three of us got an empanada and thought it was great. You also can't beat the price. These would cost way more in Denver and would be even smaller. Food seemed to be cooked fresh and there were so many options. I wish the menu was easier to read, but they have savory, sweet, and vegetarian. They also have sandwiches and churros too. When I'm in Boise, I will definitely stop here again. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - EL PUERCO empanada (pork) - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Argentinians would say this: "estes empanadas son mui ricas." I would say this: "These empanadas rock my socks and I want to eat them all day every day." I tried all of them with some friends and my favorites were the Gaucho and the Tinga. Get them immediately or regret your decisions forever. The choice is yours read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Behold the Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We came here this past week after seeing all the great reviews and that Guy Fieri visited there other location...pulling up nothing special and building doesn't stand out at all. Once inside I wondered what type of fast food joint this used to be...decor is dated and nothing special at all. What you are here for is the food and especially the empanadas. You walk up and place your order at a counter and then wait in anticipation for some fluffy goodness. What's awkward is the whole time we were there the staff sat at the counter and hung out and looked at the customers almost an uncomfortable feeling. But once again we are here for the empanadas. Ordered a few items including a Thursday and Friday only special bbq sliced beef torta. Once food comes out I am getting excited...first bite into the torta I tasted how fresh this was and the bread is amazing. But the sandwich is totally dry so I went up to the counter and asked for recommendations for sauce. I decided on the hot green chili and it was a great compliment to this. The empanadas were delicious but again asked the front counter what would go great with these....there is a theme here and the theme is to step up the customer service and recommendations for additions to your food. I watched 1st hand how they never asked anyone if they would like or recommend a sauce with their food. I still would give the food a 4+ star but I am being generous based on the service and atmosphere...I would for sure give this place a try and make sure you ask for the staff recommendations for sauces for your food. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Lomito Torta sandwich only offered on Th-Fri bbq beef with chipotle and hot green chili sauce. The bread was amazing!! - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Oh my God! 5/5 all the way!!!!! I ordered 6 of these absolutely amazing, heavily pastries and it was not enough to fulfill my hunger because they were so good. My first impression was that I couldn't believe damn big that menu is. Seriously. You're gonna have a fun time if you didn't study beforehand because I did and I was still floored over how indecisive I was! After staring at the menu for what seemed like forever I finally picked two beef empanadas ($3.75-$4.00), Gaucho (Argentina original. Ground beef, eggs, olives, onions, bell peppers and spices) and Saltena (from Salta, Argentina. Ground beef, onion, eggs and potatoes). Of the two, the Gaucho was the one for me. It was full of flavor, super stuffed and piping hot! Saltena is great as well, tasted like taco seasoning but authentic. From the chicken menu I picked the Gardel (chicken in light marinara sauce, $3.75). Super good! The chicken was tender and juicy. Whatever spices were thrown in there created a fantastic taste. For our pork option, I chose the Rancho (house made refried beans, in-house Mexican chorizo, cheddar cheese and jalapenos, $3.75). Whew, this was a spicy one. They don't tread lightly on the jalapenos, FYI. This empanada was exquisite, my favorite out off all the savory choices. Of course, I couldn't dare skip out on the dessert empanadas. The Chocolate (dulce de leche, creame cheese and chocolate chips) and La Nona (dulce de leche and bananas) are out of this damn world!!! Extremely sweet, I've been dreaming about these since I tried them. Tango's is such a blessing to Boise! I cannot wait to go back so so soon!! read more

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This place is pretty darn good! We ordered ahead based on some of the reviews so we're not waiting too long. We ordered: - Gaucho: ground beef, eggs, olives, onions, bell peppers and spices - Saltena: ground beef, onions, eggs and potatoes - Chimicarne: top sirloin with chimichurri sauce - Tinga: chicken, onions and chipotle sauce - Manzana: Fuji apples and cinnamon - Guava: guava filling with mozzarella cheese The shells had the perfect crunchy, flaky texture and had really good flavor all on its own. I especially loved leaving the "folds" at the edges last cuz it's like eating pie crust. All the savory ones we got were delicious, but my favorite was the Tinga. Everything was well-seasoned, nothing was too salty. The only disappointment was the fruit empanadas. The Manzana was okay, but not sweet enough. The guava, I did not like at all. The mozzarella cheese was too salty to pair with guava and it overpowered everything. Regardless, we're excited to come back and try other things on the menu! We also ordered extra to eat the next day, but note that the shells get a little soggy after some time. Pro tip: if you want to revive the shells to its nice, crunchy texture, just pop them in the oven (on a wire rack on a baking sheet) for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees. read more

I started going to this spot since it first opened. It's great for a quick bite to eat. The owners are very friendly and fun to talk to. It's a takeout or informal meal feeling but if you're hungry and in a hurry you could do a lot worse. read more

Shorted us on over half the order. Are you kidding me?? Charging me $70 on five empanadas when the box clearly shows what the order is??? Your employees should be ashamed of that level of work. Terrible service. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Best empanadas in town! Always make this a stop for my family when we come to town. Always beyond friendly

AMAZING!! You need to try it! Empanadas are made fresh to order. I've tried four, and they've all been fabulous. Restaurant is small and has lots of to go orders, but eating in is pleasant too. read more

This is a must try here in Boise. It was so flavorful and busy! Can't definitely understand why there was a wait. Even decided to make a stop back to bring some home with me. If you are in the the Boise area, this has to be a stop along the way. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - SALTENA empanada - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

My mother-in-law made empanadas for Christmas and I miss them so much. These really brought back the flavors of her filling and pastry. A huge variety of flavors and a great quick meal to share and try all the unique tastes. Very reasonably priced and nice service. Don't miss out on trying these delicious empanadas and support a small business in Boise! Can't wait to go back for a visit and a chance to try more flavors. read more

Super delicious and authentic empanadas! Had the gaucho, the saltena, jugosa, bbq, and cheese. Every one was so good! Super quick service! 100% recomend! read more

So glad I finally tried out this local spot! Customer service: EXCELLENT. First of all, we asked for recommendations and the worker gave us great choices. Food was spot on, service was quick, and there are so many options that I'll definitely come back to try more! Side note: we got stuck in the snow and the worker came out to our rescue... need I say more about the friendly staff? Thanks for a great experience read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Amazing food! Staff is always kind and the empanadas come out delicious and fresh every time.

Yummy, unique, affordable! We tried several flavors as pictured, and our favorites were the gaucho, the puerco, and the rancho. Trying a variety was so fun. read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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So good! We tried more of the tradition empanadas and they were delicious! We ended up splitting each empanada so we could try more options which was the best idea. Large enough empanadas to only need 2-3 each but we order far more than that. I heard that they are good In the air fryer the next day, we will find out. Do not skip dessert! OMG! Gooey chocolate just ozzing out of the empanada. We had the caramelo and fluffy! Yum! Pictures are after the damage was done. We dug in so fast, took a nap and decided to write a review! read more

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I have passed by this place on my way to work hundreds of time and never realized how amazing the food was inside! The crispy, flakey outside of their empanadas was the first thing I noticed followed by the fluffy, savory inside - which are loaded with meats, chopped veggies, spices, and sauces! I've become a fan of the 'Gaucho' and 'Saltena,' both of which contain ground beef, eggs, onions, and their own additional ingredients. Though not as original, I am also fond of the 'La Boca' which is more pizza-like, containing cheese, pepperoni, and tomato sauce. They also have different dessert empanadas and others that contain chicken, pork, and seafood! Vegetarian-friendly as well. Don't forget to ask for their green chili sauce! Each empanada is about size of a small plate, making them great to share or eat to yourself! As far as ordering, everything is take-out only at the moment and they prepare the empanadas as your order them for ultimate freshness when you receive them. Calling ahead to order is also an option. Though the restaurant is small, they move people in and out pretty quickly and you don't need to wait anymore than 15-20 minutes tops for your order to be ready. Price range I would say is about $3-$4 per empanada. Definitely planning out my next visit for one of their dessert empanadas! Thanks a bunch Tango's! :) read more

Tango's Subs and Empanadas - Gaucho and Saltena - Argentine Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We love this place. Take out is always fantastic and the empanadas reheat well in the air fryer (so get extra). We haven't even ventured into the desert ones but all the beef ones are great (always add cheese!). Chicken Tinga also great, as are the pizza styled ones. You really can't go wrong- and I never have any left for photos. I do wish it was closer to home- but also maybe not. Just go. Except on Sunday. Like a certain chicken place- they are closed. read more