We love The Empanada Joint! It's one of our favorite little stops, especially because it's right by the dog park. We love bringing the dogs, letting them enjoy some time outside, and then sitting out on the deck with empanadas. The empanadas are always so good--hot, flavorful, and perfect for a casual bite. The outdoor deck makes it even better, especially when you're out with the dogs. Such a fun, relaxed spot with great food. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Coworker and I were staying at a hotel nearby in The Colony. Passed by and decided that's where we're having dinner. And so we did. Kinda odd, but you order on the back side where there's a large deck with chairs and fans. Lots of fans. We placed our order and sat inside, they only have 3 tables I think. Server brought us our drinks pretty quick. It took about 20 mins to get our food, but server said each empanada is hand made and they can only cook 6 at a time. Ok. No worries. When they arrive, they were hot and well worth the wait. Both were very flavorful. The owner's daughter, who was doing the cooking, stopped by and asked how things were. Told her great and I'd never had Puerto Rican empanadas, just Argentinian. She said AR empanadas are baked vs PR that are deep fried. And the fillings are somewhat different. Appreciated the info. Also had some fruity slushi that was a bit of a butt kicker. These are really good. If you've never had one, you gotta try them. read more

The Empanada Joint - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Empanadas and plantain chips are good but definitely too pricey for what it is. The beef and cheese was my favorite. Online ordering was turned off and I had to wait quite long for my order. Staff were friendly but on a weekend night the shacks are busy so be aware of that. Total prior to tip was $19 for 3 empanadas and 4 chips. read more

The Empanada Joint - Beef and cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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Honestly the price for a empanadas is high but these are super delicious and decent quality for a great empanada They also have fries which I'm definitely ordering next time. read more

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Que delicia!! El servicio, la comida estuvo riquísima! Como para volver una y mil veces. It was delicious!! The service, the food, everything was great! Not only I would go back one more time but a thousand times! read more

The Empanada Joint - Arroz con gandules y tostones - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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the Empanadas were AMAZING got the 1/2 with the traditional Beef Empanadas and beef and cheese, just the plain beef were a bit dry, butt the beef and cheese were AMAZING. got a dessert empanada of Moms Favorite Apple pie, they are small but they were delicious! outside dining only, was kind of too hot to eat out when I went. and they didn't like when I tried to go into the restaurant where seating was . would definitely go back when its cooler outside to enjoy the outside seating read more

The Empanada Joint - Apple Pie Empanadas - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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My friend and I were looking for something different to eat and just so happened to park in front of The Empanada Joint. As soon as we got off of the car the delicious smell hooked us! Morgan was the person who took our order. She was so kind, patient, and gave us thee best recommendations. I didn't realize it's a family-owned business, but after we experienced the great service and tasted the amazing food, it all made sense. Thanks again, Morgan! Awesome food and import beers! Hands down 10/10 am going to be a repeat customer read more

The food and service was awesome! We got two beef and cheese, one chicken and one spinach with cheese. We also got an apple and a peach dessert empanada. We loved it so much we finished, then ordered some more to go! I strongly recommend! read more

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Decided to place an order for dinner on a Tuesday evening. Ordering online was easy and order was ready in 20 minutes. I ordered the three empanada with a canned drink & sauce (chimmichuri sauce- didn't try it because it was not included in my bag). I tried the pepperoni pizza, spicy ground beef and cheese and the pork one! The beef and pork one were my favorites. I also ordered a side of tostones and pineapple aqua Fresca. The tostones were fresh with a good sprinkling of salt. I would skip the aqua fresca- to sweet and artificial tasting for me! The interior is small but there are a few tables. The patio is the place to be overlooking the dog park. I will definitely return to try some other empanada flavors! read more

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THIS restaurant is The Colony's best kept secret. I selfishly almost don't even want to tell y'all how amazing this food is. My wife and I are New York natives who have traveled back home "just" for the food. Well, not anymore! From the sauces to her hospitality, the owner has created a delicious and comforting place that deserves to be frequented. Every morsel of my golden and flaky empanadas was eaten. MRS got a bowl to go. Oh, can't forgot the space is clean and surrounded by a beautiful deck with a dog park in the back. We WILL be back! read more

The Empanada Joint - PERFECTION. - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

DFW #1 SPOT for AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican Food EMPANADA JOINT I come here at least twice a month, its sooo good!! And I finally tried the Saturday Special The pulled pork bowl! It was flavorful and fresh. Personally I am not a fan a pork but I enjoyed the flavors of the bowl as whole! And for the main event.. those empanadas?! Omg! My favorites are the spicy cheese & beef, chicken, and the guava & cheese! My goal is to try every flavor by the end of the month I'M obsessed! And pleaseee DON'T SLEEP on the Tostones! They are fried plantains, a sweet and salty side Fast, Amazing Service! Family Friendly & Dog Friendly Atmosphere read more

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Had the spicy empanadas and the Friday special arroz con gandules! TASTY a AF! The cilantro dipping sauce is heavenly! The pulled port was delectable. Place is very clean and nice. Felt like I was in a NYC bodega OR shop on the beach in PR. Definitely must try! read more

I love a well made empanada and these qualify. They're really good. They have Colombian and Puerto Rican Flags, so I'm inferring that's type of empanadas these are. I've been to Puerto Rican numerous times and I'm familiar with a good empanada from there and from living in NYC. These were very good. However I have a few areas of improvement that's needed for this restaurant. I came here with my wife and she noticed the cook coming out to deliver food while having her cooking gloves in and the using those same gloves to open the door. My wife pointed it out and she denied this happen. We almost left at this point, but the cashier got the lady to change her gloves. When handling food you can't be touching door handles and then putting empanadas in bags for customers. I also think the prices to portion ratios isn't worth it. I know who to make my own empanadas, I get that it's delicate and a decent amount of work to make in bulk however they're not filling and small in size. You would need about 4 to probably to feel you didn't have a snack and instead had a meal. At 4.50 an empanada I can't deem this reasonable. This is more of an appetizer than a meal. Even though the empanadas are tasty, the crust is flaky and fried well the flavors is very good and the meat is tender. I had the beef and cheese. I won't be back for the aforementioned reasons. read more

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Quick and fast service Came about 5:30pm for a small bite Had daiquiri and empanadas with my partner Everything was nice and tasty like the ambiance and Puerto Rican music Super chill location and casual ambiance read more

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We were tasked with finding a catering option for a corporate event and this place had great reviews so we tried them out first. The flavor of the empanadas is a solid 5 star, especially the beef and sweet potato. I also really enjoyed the beef and cheese. I feel like the prices are a little high but it's not too bad. We decided to go with them for the catering but when we called to set up an order and verify that they could do a catering order for later in the week, we felt a little dismissed and were told to order online. It didn't feel like they understood that we needed a catering order but they were so quick to hang up. There is no option online to order a large order without making many half dozen orders and we still didn't feel comfortable that they could handle the volume required without verifying first. We were going to go ahead and order many half dozen and call back to verify that it was possible afterwards but they were currently out of the sweet potato and beef for the day and it did not show in stock for any other day. Since it was my stand out favorite, we called back to ask if this meant it would still be out of stock later, or if it was an app error. I don't know if they were just busy or if this was bad customer service, but they felt dismissive again. We ended up choosing someone else. This review is for our catering experience. I still don't know whether or not they are able to do catering orders. read more

The empanadas are excellent. The service is even better. I would recommend this place 10 out of 10×10. read more

The Empanada Joint - Pernil, beef and cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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The price is too high. The empanadas are delicious, and fresh. But 2 meat & 2 dessert empanadas (before tip) came out to $19. Next door at Dirty Burger bar, you can get a cheeseburger with fries for less than that. I wish The Empanada Joint was cheaper, otherwise I'd go there all the time. But it's just too expensive for the amount of food you get. The girl at the register was very nice and recommended amazing empanadas. 5 stars to her. read more

I got a 6 count half spicy beef and cheese and half regular beef and cheese & Arroz gandules. Food was AMAZING!!!! The Empanada's were crispy yet light and fluffy so delicious with the garlic sauce.. omg EVERYTHING. I will definitely be back. read more

The empanadas are so flaky, crispy, crunchy on the outside! I typically get the spicy beefy cheese empanada and I love the flavor. Sorry, took a bite out before I could take a picture. read more

The Empanada Joint - Delicious crunchy empanada! - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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It was my first time there. I ordered to go. I got a beef & cheese, guava & cheese, and peach. I'm mad! I'm so mad that I didn't get more. They were delicious! Bright and deep flavors and cute packaging too. If you're trying to order for a delivery service (Uber Eats), their hours were not accurate. read more

Traveled from Fate this past Sunday because we heard good things about this place. Arrived at 11:45 AM, waited until 12:30 no one showed up, left for an hour and came back and still no one showed up. Very poor service to show hours of 12-6 on Sunday and no one there to open the place and serve customers. Several others were there and also left or went to other places. You lost a lot of business on Sunday. By the way your site states 10-6 every day closed on Mondays, your door states 12-6. So not sure what your actual hours are VERY DISAPPOINTED that we traveled a long way to try this place out, complete waste of our time. Ended up eating at the taco place next door that is way over priced read more

You absolutely have to check out this hidden gem at the shacks! My experience at the empanada joint was nothing short of amazing. Ever since my trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma, I've been searching for empanadas that could match that experience, and let me tell you, I hit the jackpot! I ordered the six empanadas combo, which came with two delicious sauces for free. The star of the show was definitely the ham and cheese--oh my goodness, they were incredible! I also tried two mouthwatering chicken empanadas and two others that I can't quite recall, but they were equally delightful. I think I've just found my new guilty pleasure to indulge in when I'm not training for a marathon! Seriously, you have to check out this place; it's my new favorite spot, and I bet you'll love it too! read more

One of the best empanadas I have had (and I've had many before). I used to live in CA and ate empanadas all the time and was looking for a new spot to go to. So glad I found this place! They give you two options: deep fried or baked. I highly recommend deep fried! The crust is so flaky, with the perfect texture. The filling is moist and seasoned just right. The beef comes with a chimichurri dipping sauce, and the chicken comes with a spicy Mayo sauce. Perfect combo. I recommend placing your order ahead of time to pick up. I will be back for sure! read more

The Empanada Joint - Half deep fried, and half baked beef and chicken empanadas! - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Went here for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved the empanadas! We tried each dessert empanada & the spicy beef and cheese with chimichuri sauce. Service was fast and food was was fresh! Everything we had was delicious, I'm still dreaming about them today. Highly recommend! read more

The Empanadas here are delicious! The Lechon with arroz con gandules is fabulous; portion sizes are generous and prices very reasonable. Cute little place and the patio will be even more inviting as the weather cools down. read more

Place is excellent!! Owner cars about her business :). Make sure you try at least3-4 flavors and their sauces are a must have

Had the traditional platter of arroz con gandules, pernil (pulled pork) and tostones .. and it was on point ! Had me feeling like I was back in NY or PR! The pernil was tender and perfectly seasoned as was the rice which had that hint of cilantro and pieces of diced ham. The tostones were crispy and non greasy. I also had a beef and cheese empanada and my only regret is I should have ordered more. The ground beef empanada was again so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. The food can take a bit to come out but that's because it's cooked fresh and it's a 2 person operation. The cashier/waitress is friendly and 1 chef who's super chill. She steps in when needs to and also serves the food as I was waiting for my to-go empanada and she packed it and brought out to me. Spoke to the chef and you can tell immediately her passion for making authentic PR food from her mother's recipe. Inside is small but a cool vibe and they have plenty of outdoor seating. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

The Empanada Joint - Pernil, Arroz con Gandules and Tostones - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

The staff and owner are friendly and passionate about their food, making sure every guest leaves satisfied. Whether you're dining in or grabbing a dozen to go, this place is a true gem for empanada lovers. Highly recommend! read more

They are open and you have to come try them!! Located at the shacks off of Windhaven. They are so good no matter what you like. I've been here twice this week and plan on making it a monthly or biweekly treat. It's that good. read more

The Empanada Joint - Beef and beef & bean - Comfort Food Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Genuinely sooo good. I'm a picky eater and love stopping here! The beef empanadas are the best I've had and have so much flavor. I tried the pork bowl today and loved it! One of my staples!! read more

The empanadas are very good. A crisp flaky bite is what you get from the empanadas. The service was good. And the ambiance was laid back and inviting. I got the beef & cheese, the traditional beef, and the beef & sweet potato empanada. I would say I do wish my beef and cheese one had more cheese in it. I felt like I couldn't really tell it was there. But I would definitely go back to this place and try the other ones! read more

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OMG...I just got back from Puerto Rico...and to come across this restaurant after eating all the foods when I was there...To Die For!!! Super delicious read more

The food and service are awesome. I had the spicy beef, regular beef, and chicken empanadas. So good!!

Awesome empanadas! The fillings are fantastic! Spicy beef and cheese was our favorite, but they're all good. The sweet potato and black bean was very good. The fried plantain was excellent. I'd never tasted them before. The dessert ones we tried, guava and cheese and the peach were outstanding too. Totally recommend you try this a privately owned restaurant. read more

Awesome Empanadas. Good selection. Wonderful service and a great atmosphere. Located at The Shacks right by the dog park. Conveniently located and easy to find. read more

These are the best empanadas I've had. Their chimichurri sauce is also the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back and enjoy another dozen! read more

Just ordered from here through foodsby.com and let me tell you what- these are the best empanadas I've had since abuelitas! An olive piece came out the meat- that's how you know they authentic Puerto Rican empanadas! Weepa! And the tostones are moist& perfectly crunchy- sorry abuelita, but these are better than yours! Great job Empanada Joint! read more

The best Empanadas I have ever eaten! You will not be disappointed. Roca's recipes have been handed down generation to generation. This place is the real deal. read more

Service and food were good. But the empanadas are absolutely overpriced. For $4.50 for one, it shouldn't be made for ants.

This place has awesome empanadas. The shell is flaky and they are cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend it.