I come every morning to get the best chorizo and egg torta I've ever had. I can't express in words how orgasmic the tortas are! Wow..it really starts my day off great. I literally can't get enough! The hard working ladies are always accommodating and nice to me. Thank you sooo much y'all truly! I drive an extra 20 mins just to come and it's sooo worth it. Don't second guess on coming here. Also, if you love chorizo try them tortas!!! read more

Sometimes all it takes is a craving and a good map app. My son and I were headed from Northwest Houston toward the Galleria when I got a random craving for empanadas. A quick search along our route brought us to The Empanada Company, and we arrived about 45 minutes before closing. The place isn't very large, and the bakery display cases held what was left of the day's offerings. The young lady behind the counter had been sweeping when we walked in and wasn't especially chatty when I asked about the different empanadas, but she answered my questions and let us browse. I was disappointed to find that the Chicken Tinga empanada I had my eye on was already sold out. My son ordered a couple of chicken pastries, and I gave him the side-eye because those aren't really empanadas in my book. I went with a Picadillo empanada, which came in more of a bell shape than the traditional empanada shape I'm used to seeing. Since I was still craving chicken and the empanada version was gone, I also grabbed one of the chicken pastries. The pastries were incredibly flaky--so flaky that half of one seemed determined to end up in my lap. Fortunately, the chicken filling was so good that I forgot about the mess until I finished eating. The Picadillo empanada was also quite tasty and easily the highlight of my visit. One thing that stood out was the pricing. Compared to other places I've visited for empanadas, the menu was surprisingly affordable. That's becoming increasingly rare these days. My only real complaint is the limited drink selection. A good empanada deserves a good beverage (Dr. Pepper) to go with it. Overall, this was a pleasant stop. The food was good, the prices were reasonable, and I'd definitely come back--especially for two or three more of those Picadillo empanadas. Worth a visit if you're in the area and looking for a quick, satisfying snack. read more

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Excellent empanadas and excellent pricing. Just the way I like empanadas with a thin crust and lots of filling. Local smaller shop but so worth the stop. read more

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Empanada me up. Found this place on TGTG and it's delicious. It's in the front end of a small medical building so easy to pass. Small shop but very clean and the staff are super nice. They are warm and yummy. I have had mushroom, chorizo, vegetable, queso, mole, shredded beef. The mushroom is my fave. Packed with deliciousness. And the vegetable one was nice too. They are all really good. The fillings are seasoned perfectly. The empanada shell is soft in the middle and crunchy in the edges. They also have sauce so make sure to ask for that because it adds a nice punch to them. They also do breakfast ones and some other varieties. Def worth trying if you live empanadas like I do. read more

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Amazing empanadas We stopped by one day for an early breakfast and returned that same afternoon for lunch. Great customer service !! read more

I love the Empanada Company! We went here after a nice little walk at Memorial Park. We got several different empanadas such as the guava and cheese, pumpkin, chorizo and potatoes, beef filling, potato and egg and a sausage kolache. Everything was amazing besides the potato and egg. Don't get that one!! Definitely try both a breakfast, lunch and dessert empanada! Service was great, and kind. They did forget my beef filling one, but once I told them, they immediately apologized and gave me one. read more

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I work in the medical field and cross paths with many patients and their families daily. They love to show their appreciation to the staff by feeding us. That's how I discovered The Empanada Company. They would deliver us boxes with a variety of these tasty treats and I told myself I am going to check them out in person. The time came when I was in the area and I made it a point to come here. I came late morning and parking was not an issue. They share a building with another business or two. The shop is tiny and has a couple of high tables and seating by the window. There's also some seating outside. Customer service was good. They open up bright and early and have breakfast empanadas as well as a breakfast sandwich and kolache option. All their empanadas are in cases so you know what is available. They have one case with their savory options and one case with the sweet/dessert options. I'm always going to pick savory over sweet and having tried the empanadas before, I knew exactly what I wanted. I went with the Spicy Pork and Chorizo & Potato. One thing about this place compared to other places I've had empanadas is, they don't skimp on the filling and they pretty big too. These are easy to eat on the go, but I chose to eat it there. They heated it up just right so the dough was nice and crisp and the filling inside was at the right temp. Even with delivery and being somewhat cool, they were still tasty. Both options I had were very flavorful and packed a little heat. The sauces they serve kick it up another notch in a good way. To wash it down, they have a drink cooler with lots of options as well as a coffee machine. I haven't been to alot of empanada spots in Houston, but to me, this is one of the better places to get them. It's a great snack option as well as a solid choice to bring to gatherings. I will definitely come back if in the area. read more

I'm so happy to have met the owners! Their empanadas are DELICIOUS! My mom & I have been circling this establishment for days waiting for opening day. The wait was well worth it! They have breakfast empanadas, assorted meats, mushroom, and fruit pastry empanadas. We picked molé, brisket, bacon-egg and cheese and pineapple with cheese. It's a quick and simple meal, their prices are very reasonable. Give them a try...they are in the PetCo / Gold's gym shopping center. read more

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The empanadas were decent overall.The crust was flaky and fresh baked the same day, they were not warm. Service was friendly and the order was ready on time .Not my favorite empanada spot but still worth trying. read more

I got zero pictures because we came post school play date for my child and we needed lunch and saw it on the way home because I made the wrong turn. The empanadas were really delicious and crusty and filling. The only issue is that we got brisket, but that wasn't brisket inside. It was some sort of meat, but we're not sure which part it was. That sounds terrible but it's not meant to be the cheese empanada was really good And so was the picadillo one. Prices were really affordable too. And of course my favorite thing to talk about is the parking and there was plenty of parking in a private parking lot. read more

This is a great little empanada shop. Sadly the one on 529 has closed but their main location is just as good. Service is quick and friendly and the food is always fresh. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. Have been a regular customer for a couple years now! Hand made delicious empanadas and tortas! My absolute favorite is the Chicken Pastry! Dessert empanadas too! All made to order. Outstanding customer service, the staff is so kind and friendly! 10/10! read more

The Empanada Company - Chicken Pastry!! Filled with chicken and tomatoes!!! Buttery flaky crust...sooo soooo good! - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a great addition to our neighborhood. Today I got a vegetarian bean and cheese empanada. It was wonderful. I have enjoyed the brisket and picadillo empanadas in the past. My husband really liked the Huevos Mexicanos empanada. I have gone at times just to buy flan because their original flan is delicious. I am always disappointed if they are out of the original flan and only have the chocoflan as it is not early as good. read more

The food is great however, the service is poor. The person that spoke the best English was rude and short with me. Not helpful given that they didn't have many things available that are on the menu. This was my first time coming to this establishment. I wish my experience would have been more pleasant. I will not be returning. read more

Tried the empanadas the other day. Pineapple and cream cheese were wonderful. I ask for two Picadillo empanadas and I actually got two potato empanadas. However, they were still good. Staff was wonderful too, very friendly and professional. The only real negative, is that parking can be a challenge. read more

I was disappointed. I made a large order empanadas ahead of time for my work team So I could pick them up on the way to work. But a bit later on, I received an email that the order was cancelled. No reason was given. Being that there was no time to redo the order since it was a large order, I had to go some place else and get something quickly that was on the way. This was disappointing too because I've ordered from them numerous times before and the food has always been good and prepared in a timely manner. read more

Some of the best sweet and savory empanadas I have ever eaten. The chicken in pastry is my favorite but get their early because they sell empanadas quick, why... because they are just so delicious read more

Yes! The answer is if you were thinking about trying this place yes. The girls were so nice working the register and suggesting different things to try. But the empanadas themselves are like nothing you've ever had before. They make them there every single day and they are warm served with salsa if you ordered a savory empanada. My boys don't always like spicy things so they ordered the breakfast empanadas and sweet empanadas and both of them were very happy. Do yourself a favor and get a cheese and a Piccadillo. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I've been in the store but mainly order delivery. Love their spinach and meat empanadas! Recommend their pineapple ones as well! Small place but their service is fast and friendly! read more

Stop by early morning once a month and pickup a variety of breakfast empanadas for my coworkers. Always a hit, they love them. Service is always quick and helpful. read more

Stay away from this place !!! Because it's sooo dang good the brisket empanadas de acaban . Food is delicious, service is great, un rinconcito de sabor ! 10/10. read more

My first time trying and these empanadas did not disappoint! The empanadas were delicious and if you are in the area you definitely MUST TRY you will not regret it. read more

Empanadas here are pretty fire. Great dough and fillings. Need to come here more often. App is definitely useful.

There hasn't been a time where I go to Empanada and I don't come out with a FULL smile and full belly! Firstly, the staff is very friendly, polite and accommodating to the customer needs. I asked once if I could see how they bake them snd they let me peak through a side window and the bakers said hi and everything! So humble and just happy to be there, you could tell. Although I understand the space itself is not big enough to bring a crowd because is mostly a "to go" place, the times I have actually eaten there it was pleasing; they dont have waitress staff and still brought my extra empanada and salsa to my table. Overall GREAT customer service. Now.... THE FOOD! Omg, the pastry fluffy and flaky empanada with spicy chicken is what I will get FOR SURE on top of the other ones I order, is just incredible. The breakfast ones they offer are also delicious and the filling portions are very generous in all their options. The salsas that come with it are sooo delicious, garlicky, perfectly seasoned... a 10 in all I have tried; savory and sweet, although im not much of a sweet person. You really have to try this! read more

Delicious nd fresh savory or sweet empanadas. A nice location tucked away from the regular Oak Forest hub bub, with a large parking lot. I believe they take pre-orders too. read more

The Brisket in Green Salsa was I also recommend the Chicken Tinga the flavors were exploding with bite I took. Sadly the chicken mole left to be desired no spice no chocolate very bland. On to Desert the Cherry and lemon empanadas were spectacular. This is a counter service place with friendly service and good coffee! Ambiance was quiet from what I saw to go is the main thing here. read more

service was friendly on the phone and in person. delicious empanadas the mole one my fav also chicken tinga amazing and pineapple yummy. read more

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Best empanadas in the Houston area. You must try the Poblana and the Marcello. Great service! It reminds me of the ones in Buenos Aires. Definitely, a must if you are in Houston. read more

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Yummy empanadas. I only took off a star because their dough is more bread like and I prefer a pastry dough. Peccadillo has been my favorite one so far. Also the employees are super nice. read more

Oh hey, there's an empanadas shop near me. Woohoo!! Excited that this little restaurant opened up about five minutes away from me so I immediately went and paid them a visit as soon as I heard about this place. Walking into the restaurant, there were only a couple other customers in there. They were both ordering to go, which seems to be the norm here. During my whole dining experience, there were several customers who came and went, but none of them actually dined in. Anyway, I placed an order for three empanadas: Picadillo, Deshebrada, and the Nutella empanada. I was informed that they had run out of the Picadillo so I changed my order to get the Papa Con Chorizo. The order didn't take long at all to prepare; only a couple of minutes. But this is one thing that I think they could change. When I received my empanadas, all of them were lukewarm almost to the point of cool. I think if they would just put the empanadas in the over for a few minutes to warm them up and make the crust a bit more crispy instead of soft, I would have enjoyed my empanadas more. Maybe this is because I came in after lunch hour so they didn't have any fresh one? Even the more reason to heat them up, no? Don't get me wrong, the empanadas were good but I'd like to eat hot or super warm empanadas instead of just lukewarm empanadas. I personally don't mind waiting a few extra minutes to get hot empanadas. As for the prices, I thought they were really reasonable. Each empanada costs about $2 or a little over $2 and they're pretty good sized. Get two or three and a dessert empanada, and you have a meal. I also have to note that they serve Kolaches as well but I didn't see any while I was there. Maybe they only serve them in the morning or they'd run out? Not sure, but I'm planning on trying them out. Anyway, definitely will be coming back and hopefully in the future, my empanadas would be served hot. read more

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picadillo, cherry with cream cheese and blueberry with cream cheese are the best so is the chocoflan ! recommend 100% read more

We ordered the following empanadas: - Picadillo: ground beef, tomato sauce, veggies (only $1.99)! The crust is good, but it comes out lukewarm. If it could be heated to be hot and crispy...five stars at a min!!! - Paselito de Pollo: pollo (chicken), tomatoes, onions, sauce...the crust was different, not as bland as the above, flakey. Again, would be good if not, not lukewarm. - Breakfast egg, meat, and cheese. Quite filling for the low price. I will certainly return. The prices are super low. It would be great if we could get them fresh from the oven, or warmed up to be hot in an oven, not microwaved. All in all, a bargain and they were good. read more

I tried the guava empanada and thought it was good. I didn't really like the Holy Mole Chicken but that may be because I don't like the flavors in general but wanted to try it out. The sausage and egg, ham and egg and cheese empanadas were good though. I really enjoyed the dough here as it's more like bread than pie crust. The cheese empanada was my favorite though as the cheese pulled apart like mozzarella. read more

I was craving something different than the usual for a quick bite for work. I've had this on my list for a while so I decided to finally check them out and I have no regrets! I purchased two savory empanadas and two sweet. *Savory The shredded beef was so good and savory! The brisket was a little too spicy I couldn't enjoy it but my friends enjoyed it. The bread of these empanadas are so good and flaky! It's better than anyone I've had thus far in Houston. *Sweet The guava and cheese I didn't to much like either but that was because the guava flavor was too strong of flavor. The apple cuejta on the other hand I could have everyday for desert. It was so good like apple pie but better! If you're looking for some fresh Empanadas I definitely recommend coming here! read more

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So I've been seeing this place for sometime because of living near this place and working this place. I finally came and man oh man this place is legit status! I ordered 6 empanadas so I can't review it all because I'm already full off of two. Brisket - on point. So tender and moist and the green sauce already mixed in gave it extra kick. Pork - red sauce is mixed in and this is also shredded for tastes. Also ordered chocolate and creme, chicken tinga, potato and egg, chorizo and potatoe. These empanadas were stuffed! Like not flat at all. The bread was flaky and clean. clean? What do you mean. Meaning it was baked well. No open spots. No air. Fluffy and crispy and flaky. If you're in the area or want to drive - try it. Cute small place. I got 6 for $12! UPDATE: top choices to get only- Brisket & Chicken tinga read more

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This place is fire! Make sure you get the HUEVO MEXICANA! Quick grab and go and very cost efficient. Will definitely be coming back for more! read more

These were yummy and for a great price. I ordered online and they were ready super quick. Of them all this one, the picadillo was my fav. read more

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First timers and I have to say the empanadas are delicious! Need to go back and try the pan de dulce! Had a variety of the breakfast empanadas and they were scrumptious! I especially love the homemade salsas. Thank you. read more

Delicious baked empanadas! My favorite ones are shredded beef, spinach & cheese and mushrooms. I am glad to have this place nearby.

Came here with a 20% cash back Groupon coupon. I got two breakfast empanadas and a coffee, and the price with the cash back came to around $4.58 with tax. The young Hispanic woman working was friendly and helpful. The empanadas were good overall, but since I came after the "10 am" breakfast cut off time, I don't think they were as fresh as they would have been had I come earlier (they didn't lose any points for that). The menu price for the breakfast empanadas I ordered was $1.79 and the coffee cost $1.75 (plus tax for everything). The coffee is served out of a Nescafé Algeria machine, and isn't freshly brewed in-store (Or so I assume). As per the three circular stickers on the machine, free refills are not allowed. All in all, no big complaints, but when I sat down, both tables were dirty (no other customers were in the store). I'd just suggest that the crew makes sure they monitor the tables, so that they are cleaned. Again, that was more of minutiae, but something to keep in mind. read more

The Empanada Company - Empanadas Near Me - Houston, Texas