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This place makes it nearly impossible to choose a flavor because every option sounds amazing! Thankfully, they offer multipacks, so you can try a variety without having to pick just one. The selection of sauces is incredible, with plenty of both savory and sweet flavors to complement your meal. I ordered a box of 12, and it came with 5-6 different sauces--more than enough to sample and find a few favorites. My husband couldn't resist trying the aguas frescas and chose the jamaica. It was absolutely delicious and tasted just like the homemade version I make at home--fresh, authentic, and without any artificial flavors or colors. Now it's my turn to grab a guava empanada which happens to be my favorite! Between the flavorful food, generous sauces, and refreshing drinks, this place definitely earned a return visit. Highly recommend!
This place is your downtown spot for a good empanada. The dough is flavorful and fresh. The ingredients vary from sweet to savory and everything in-between. They offer this light green cream sauce that adds perfect balance to the empanadas. Clean dining area is nice and wood grain table tops add a nice charm to the place. Friendly staff is super personable and efficient. Highly recommend this place if you are downtown craving an empanada.
Nice little cafe. The service was excellent and the food? They are the King of Empanadas! So many different ones to choose from. I got 1 beef & potato's, 1 chicken fajita and 1 mushroom & spinach Empanada with their tater tots. We'll be back. Great food and experience! Cons: automated ordering that ask for a tip before service. Bathroom has a keypad. You have to get the code to use it.
We came here on our last trip to Dallas. We were staying near downtown and found this place on Yelp. We really love empanadas so we were looking forward to trying this out. The service was quick. The ambience was nice. The restaurants a bit small I had the beef potato empanada, which was good but could have used a little bit more spice. My wife had a breakfast empanada, which was OK. Overall, would only come back here again if near the area.
We were in town for tea around town and stopped in to eat before going. We had to wait a couple minutes to be waited on even though the girl taking orders made eye contact she turned her back and continued putting things away. It's a small menu so it doesn't take long to decide. We got one spinach and mushroom and one vegie empanada and for dessert we got on Tres leches and one apple empanada. Dessert empanadas would benefit with an added sauce but we're good just the same. It's small interior made for a cozy dining experience.
Look...I want you to try and look up an empanada spot that isn't this one. Literally not one lmao. I can't find ONE. This is the only empanada spot in DFW. So if you ever in your life are just craving the emps, this the spot. Unless you're Hispanic then your abuelita is yelling at you saying she got ts at home
The food was great but the service could have been better. This place was a 25 min drive for me & I came with a group of five, got there around 4:30pm. I've been here before & it seemed like they have new employees now, which may be part of the issue. I'm allergic to cheese so I placed my order with no cheese & was told it was too late to make a custom order. I was considering leaving when the cashier went to the back to speak with the cook & changed her mind & said they could still make my order. In the past I've placed my order with no cheese & had no issues. I'm thinking to my self it's not even closing time yet. Our food comes out & it must have been around 5:15pm, an employee starts sweeping the floor all around us as we're eating. We are getting the impression they want us to leave & also creating dust particles as we're eating. We told the cashier to tell her to not sweep until we are done, it's disrespectful & at this time also turns off the OPEN sign by the window. Mind you their closing time is 6pm & other customers were still coming in as well. We ordered over 100 dollars worth of food, other than those 2 things the food was great.
Was really excited for this place, but the empanadas were definitely a hit or miss. From favorite to least favorite, we got Beef & Chimichurri (added more chimichurri to it and it was absolutely delicious!), Chicken Fajita (added the salsa verde fresh to it and it really improved the flavor), Dulce de Leche (not much filling and tasted like too much breading), and Spinach & Portobello (very wet inside. No sauces helped make it more enjoyable). Cute inside decor, but empanadas themselves were okay. I would 100% come back just for the beef & chimichurri though. Don't know if I would even bother trying others.
Salsa is amazing! Great customer service and great flavor. Way to go Dallas. Sharing and will be back on the next trip. Thank you for the great service.
I went for lunch and there was no line. Register your # at sign in and start earning points. Ordered two savory and one dessert empanada. Space was clean and great Latin vibes. Savory- Buffalo chicken jalapeño with the chimichurri sauce and Spinach & mushroom with Salsa verde. The Buffalo chicken has a nice kick. Neither item needed sauce. Fillings were juicy and tasted fresh. The dessert option stole the show. 12+ living in Miami so the bar was high. The dough was crispy/light. Guava cheesecake filling was tangy and the right amount of sweetness. All in all, delicious. Empanadas weee in the baked and softer side. Definitely recommend for those going for the healthier made. Parking: there are lots and street meters next to Tiff's Treats. Salud!
Very good empanadas! Made fresh to order. I like the meal options and variety of selections. Good vibes inside the store and the staff was friendly.
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2 months ago
Thank you a thousand times for Yelp when I travel. Before visiting the aquarium, we wanted a quick bite. Walked right around the corner to this gem. Ordered several different empanadas to try along with the seasoned rice and iced coffee. First bite has you quickly understanding their 5star rating and wishing you'd have ordered more, but these empanadas are large and two a piece seemed to be the right amount for everyone. The rice though, hallelujah! I could easily make a meal just out of that delicious bowl of goodness. Highly recommend this place when in the area! Superb! read more
This place makes it nearly impossible to choose a flavor because every option sounds amazing! Thankfully, they offer multipacks, so you can try a variety without having to pick just one. The selection of sauces is incredible, with plenty of both savory and sweet flavors to complement your meal. I ordered a box of 12, and it came with 5-6 different sauces--more than enough to sample and find a few favorites. My husband couldn't resist trying the aguas frescas and chose the jamaica. It was absolutely delicious and tasted just like the homemade version I make at home--fresh, authentic, and without any artificial flavors or colors. Now it's my turn to grab a guava empanada which happens to be my favorite! Between the flavorful food, generous sauces, and refreshing drinks, this place definitely earned a return visit. Highly recommend! read more
This place is your downtown spot for a good empanada. The dough is flavorful and fresh. The ingredients vary from sweet to savory and everything in-between. They offer this light green cream sauce that adds perfect balance to the empanadas. Clean dining area is nice and wood grain table tops add a nice charm to the place. Friendly staff is super personable and efficient. Highly recommend this place if you are downtown craving an empanada. read more
Nice little cafe. The service was excellent and the food? They are the King of Empanadas! So many different ones to choose from. I got 1 beef & potato's, 1 chicken fajita and 1 mushroom & spinach Empanada with their tater tots. We'll be back. Great food and experience! Cons: automated ordering that ask for a tip before service. Bathroom has a keypad. You have to get the code to use it. read more
11 months ago
We came here on our last trip to Dallas. We were staying near downtown and found this place on Yelp. We really love empanadas so we were looking forward to trying this out. The service was quick. The ambience was nice. The restaurants a bit small I had the beef potato empanada, which was good but could have used a little bit more spice. My wife had a breakfast empanada, which was OK. Overall, would only come back here again if near the area. read more
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Rodolfo B.
Thank you Ricardo for your feedback.
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2 months ago
We were in town for tea around town and stopped in to eat before going. We had to wait a couple minutes to be waited on even though the girl taking orders made eye contact she turned her back and continued putting things away. It's a small menu so it doesn't take long to decide. We got one spinach and mushroom and one vegie empanada and for dessert we got on Tres leches and one apple empanada. Dessert empanadas would benefit with an added sauce but we're good just the same. It's small interior made for a cozy dining experience. read more
9 months ago
Look...I want you to try and look up an empanada spot that isn't this one. Literally not one lmao. I can't find ONE. This is the only empanada spot in DFW. So if you ever in your life are just craving the emps, this the spot. Unless you're Hispanic then your abuelita is yelling at you saying she got ts at home read more
10 months ago
The food was great but the service could have been better. This place was a 25 min drive for me & I came with a group of five, got there around 4:30pm. I've been here before & it seemed like they have new employees now, which may be part of the issue. I'm allergic to cheese so I placed my order with no cheese & was told it was too late to make a custom order. I was considering leaving when the cashier went to the back to speak with the cook & changed her mind & said they could still make my order. In the past I've placed my order with no cheese & had no issues. I'm thinking to my self it's not even closing time yet. Our food comes out & it must have been around 5:15pm, an employee starts sweeping the floor all around us as we're eating. We are getting the impression they want us to leave & also creating dust particles as we're eating. We told the cashier to tell her to not sweep until we are done, it's disrespectful & at this time also turns off the OPEN sign by the window. Mind you their closing time is 6pm & other customers were still coming in as well. We ordered over 100 dollars worth of food, other than those 2 things the food was great. read more
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Was really excited for this place, but the empanadas were definitely a hit or miss. From favorite to least favorite, we got Beef & Chimichurri (added more chimichurri to it and it was absolutely delicious!), Chicken Fajita (added the salsa verde fresh to it and it really improved the flavor), Dulce de Leche (not much filling and tasted like too much breading), and Spinach & Portobello (very wet inside. No sauces helped make it more enjoyable). Cute inside decor, but empanadas themselves were okay. I would 100% come back just for the beef & chimichurri though. Don't know if I would even bother trying others. read more
11 months ago
Salsa is amazing! Great customer service and great flavor. Way to go Dallas. Sharing and will be back on the next trip. Thank you for the great service. read more
9 months ago
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Rodolfo B.
Thank you Mia for your detailed review of your experience. Our…
2 years ago
I went for lunch and there was no line. Register your # at sign in and start earning points. Ordered two savory and one dessert empanada. Space was clean and great Latin vibes. Savory- Buffalo chicken jalapeño with the chimichurri sauce and Spinach & mushroom with Salsa verde. The Buffalo chicken has a nice kick. Neither item needed sauce. Fillings were juicy and tasted fresh. The dessert option stole the show. 12+ living in Miami so the bar was high. The dough was crispy/light. Guava cheesecake filling was tangy and the right amount of sweetness. All in all, delicious. Empanadas weee in the baked and softer side. Definitely recommend for those going for the healthier made. Parking: there are lots and street meters next to Tiff's Treats. Salud! read more
My company ordered here to cater our Hispanic heritage month luncheon and these are amazing! Def recommend the beef chimichurri! Food was perfect and the service was even better. If you ever need for a large event or a football Sunday I would say this is perfect for that! read more
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2 years ago
I did a Google Search of breakfast spots around my hotel. The Empanada CookHouse was one of the few restaurants that were opened early, and it was perfect since I wanted something light to eat. I stopped by The Empanada CookHouse for breakfast around 9:30am on a Tuesday. Small but cute restaurant. They made ordering really quick and easy. I used the automated kiosk to place my dine-in order and a server looked for me around the restaurant to deliver my empanada. I also appreciated how affordable this place was. A single empanada was less than $4, and you can choose whatever salsa to go with your empanada. The empanada was a good size, and it was just the right amount of food for me. I got a beef and potato empanada with a side of chimichurri sauce. They use ground beef for the empanada, and the potatoes were finely diced. The flavor of the empanada was amazing, and I made a great choice with the chimichurri sauce. The spiciness of the chimichurri sauce is not for the faint of heart, but I loved how spicy it was. My only complaint about the empanada was that it was warmed up all the way through, hence the 4-star instead of 5. When I split the empanada in half, the filling in the center was definitely cold. read more
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The Empanadas are the best I ever had. I would definitely recommend this place to any I know. read more
3 years ago
Chicken Fajita, Pork Al Pastor, Beef Chimichurri with Salsa Verde Sauce, Chips & Guac Was not that impressed with the empanadas. The filling wasn't bad, but the Pastry was unappetizing. The chips and guac were solid though! They sprinkle some seasoning on the chips, which really elevates it read more
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Rodolfo B.
Thanks Caroline for your feedback, glad you like the flavors and the…
Popped in here for a quick light lunch, and am glad I did. Parking here isn't great, as it's right off of Ross so unless you're walking, I'd be prepared to look for parking or pop in and out using the meters right in front. Space: The space was very clean, although small. Cute sign on the wall and some pictures and stories about the owner/chef Food: I chose the chicken fajita and beef chimichurri in my pick 2 plate (which includes a salsa and side as well). I chose the Salsa Verde and plantains as my side. The empanadas were nice and flakey when I bit into them and had some really good flavor, the salsa was nice and creamy and the plantains were fresh and hot off the stove. I enjoyed them all. You get 5 plantains with the side order. Pricing: Each empanada individually is like $3.79 I believe and they have some meal deals for $10+ The plantains side item is normally $3.99 on its own. So really the meal deal is the way to go. Overall I definitely would come back for a quick snack or light mid day meal, but I don't know it's the best option for a more satisfying and filling lunch. read more
1 year ago
A quick bite with some freshly baked delicious meat stuffed to the brim empanadas . They have savory and sweet flavour as well . Everything was just yummy read more
We planned to check this place out while doing different museums and sites downtown. While it is a relatively small restaurant, the food is worth checking it out. We liked how you could order different empanada fillings rather than place an order with only one kind. I got the platter with 2 and my husband did the option with 3. In total we tried the Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño, Park BBQ, Pork Al Pastor, Beef Chimichurri, and Roasted Vegetables. While we enjoyed them all, our absolute favorites were the Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño and Beef Chimichurri. Another thing we liked about this restaurant was how one of the options for the sides was a kale slaw salad. It was great to have an option like that (although they have some other sides we will also try next time we visit). read more
1 year ago
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Rodolfo B.
Thanks for your feedback, and for giving us a try. We understand…
Not the best I've had, but on the way on one of my frequent drives and pretty good! First time: Bbq pork and beef & potatoes with spicy roja. Second time: Beef chimichurri & chorizo, egg and jack with spicy roja. Environment: I've only done take out, but it seems pretty clean and there's a good amount of seats for a quick bite Service: Always friendly and quick! read more
Good stable food source if you're walking around near the Dallas Aquarium and want some food! Great service, they're pretty fast at bringing you your food. Ambiance is good as well, the place gives a hippy vibe. Slightly overpriced for what you get but still good! You definitely can get the cheeseburger one (despite it saying kids next to it, in case you were not aware like me). I think the chicken fajita one was my favorite compared to the cheese burger and the Al pastor. read more
2 years ago
Delicious and flavorful empanadas. Tried four different flavors all were great my favorite is the bed chimichurri. read more
1 year ago
Impromptu lunch date with my family in town for a Robotics competition. My sis can't eat cheese so it was great that the empanadas are made fresh and you can tailor ingredients! The chimichurra sauce was AMAZING! I wish they would jar it and sell it! Pass on the rice, it had ZERO flavor. That was the only thing we didn't like, had to doctor it up with sauce which should never be the case. Service was fast and just be aware the place is small but it's delicious. read more
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