I finally stopped into Little Patagonia after passing it for a long time and was instantly…read moreimpressed. The interior was cozy and stylish, a nice mix between a restaurant and cafe in the absolute best way possible. The staff were super friendly, they took the time to chat and gave me some great recommendations. I went with the spicy brisket and park, both were phenomenal. The flavor was super rich and savory with just enough spice to have a kick without being overpowering. The dough was thin, flakey, and golden. It was perfect! I grew up only eating Puerto Rican empanadas so I wasn't sure what to expect but this place blew me away. Amazing food, great vibes and kind people. An absolute 5/5 that I'll definitely be back to.

Great little spot in downtown Austin! Came here for an Austin FC watch party and had an awesome…read moretime, s/o WAATV. Little Patagonia has their own parking lot (which is rare downtown), plus a nice outdoor patio. The food was great, service was quick and was an easy process considering it was a packed event. Highly recommend the brisket empanadas, so flavorful and delicious! The chicken ones were packed with flavor too. My boyfriend had the bacon, egg, and cheese empanada and said it was tasty, though he wished there was a bit more bacon. Overall, a cool spot to bring someone who's visiting Austin or if you just want to try something different. Will definitely be back to try out more foods and the wines!

The poor kid sister to the next door bar Coconut Club…read more Small stupid dance floor. Very good reggaeton DJ. BUT MARVELOUS MARVELOUS FOOD STAND. TRAP HOUSE - a Caribbean place. The outstanding food makes it worthwhile. And yeah - you can go next door to the Coconut Club for two outstanding dance floors after you are done eating.

The empanadas de pollo are amazing! So is the king oyster (pachama) mushroom arepa! The carne…read moremechada arepa is just okay - beef brisket & some cheese in kinda like an english muffin (a bit bland). The wait in line was a bit too long just to grab a bite. The barista is also the only person at the register

Came here for some Dominican food. Coming from the east coast you don't see too many spot of this…read moreculture . We felt at home here . It's in a courtyard of sorts with other food trucks. They had a stage for probably live music. They had music playing and dancing. The vibe. The chairs and oak trees you could sit on and under. The empanadas that had Doughminican" stamped on them. It was all fantastic. We didn't want to leave.

Must-Try Dominican Empanadas and Fresh Pineapple Juice…read more I absolutely love The Dominican--this spot is a gem! If you're ever in the mood for fresh-pressed pineapple juice, theirs is incredible. And their empanadas? Absolutely delicious. These are Dominican-style empanadas, so they might look a bit different, but the flavors are spot on. They offer beef, chicken, and veggie (ratatouille) options, and all are phenomenal. My favorite is the chicken--don't skip it! One of my favorite weekend routines is grabbing empanadas here, heading over to Desnudo (next door) for coffee or matcha, and enjoying the pop-up farmers market in the area. It's the perfect way to hang out, shop local, and enjoy amazing food. Plus, the owners of the food truck are so kind and welcoming. I visit almost every other weekend and can't recommend this spot enough!

Hit the farmers market in Cedar Park and found them there, so only speaking for that experience…read more I'm Peruvian and love an empanada, so got a variety. They're $8 each which is a little pricey but not unreasonable in this economy. $6 would have been right. Maybe $7 bc Farmers Market. $8 is high for the size. I got the BBQ Brisket, Conquistador (diced beef), Peruvian (Aji de Gallina) and al pastor (pork w pineapple). The name Yapa has a meaning (you can rea the sign yourself) and when I asked about it they said the chimichurri that already came with it was that. Lame. Don't name yourself after a gift and don't give one. Or don't say the sauce is included. Brisket was good. Sweet. Gouda would have been nice in it. 7.5/10 Conquistador (diced beef) was also good. This is the traditional stuffing for a papa rellena. Very tasty but could have used a salsa criolla instead of the chimichurri. 8/10 The Al pastor was fine, but didn't taste at all like Al pastor. Zero pineapple flavor. 4/10 Haven't tried the Aji de Gallina yet. Will update when I do. The chimichurri was tasty but HOT. I like spicy - this was hot so proceed with caution. The dough was a little thick for my liking, especially around the sides Overall it was okay. I spent $50 on 6. Would probably go back and get the BBQ one for walking around the market. The Conquistador is better as potato stuffing and the Al Pastor was just a miss. Offering alfajores as a yapa would be a nice touch

Have you had Yapa empanadas? Holy poo they're amazing…read more They're everywhere, food trucks, different farmer markets, etc. You can buy them frozen and take home to make. That's just grand! Did you know they also do catering? I need to host a blowout event of some kind to get these glorious empanadas catered. For now, I'm happy knowing I've got a bag in my freezer. The Come y Calla brisket empanada is a real flavor punch to the mouth. Yes, siree. I'll take chicken empanadas, brekkie empanadas, and the spinach cheese ones all day, everyday. You heard me. Everyday. They also sell chimichurri sauce jarred and no home kitchen is complete without it. That sauce is so good I just wanna inhale it all right down. All I've got left to say is OMEmpanada, please!

I had a pretty mixed experience here. We came here on a Thursday afternoon to work for a few hours…read more- it was pretty much completely empty. Pros: -Super cute interior and welcoming outside patio with vibrant art. -Nice parking lot and heart-shaped bike stands -Good Wi-Fi Neutral: -The language barrier is pretty rough. Almost every word I said was misinterpreted - which I can't really knock a place for, but my order came out incorrect. -Not much A/C circulating inside. It's not uncomfortable per say, but your face does get sweaty inside. Cons: -The staff do have a very "can't be bothered" attitude, which doesn't actually bother me too much. Maybe they would have given more attention if I spoke Spanish, lol. -I wanted to try one of the Pandebono or Pandeyuca but they were out of both :( and most of the other pastries, as it seemed. -The chicken empañadas ($6 for 2) were pretty tasty and filling, but were swimming in a puddle of grease. Overall, this spot has potential with a few tweaks, but I'm not sure I'd come back.

Just had my SECOND visit in a row to Plaza Colombian Coffee, and I'm officially hooked. The service…read morehere is consistently amazing. Its simply warm, respectful, and genuinely personable. We tried the bean dip with plantain chips, chicken empanadas, and their lattes, and everything was absolutely delicious. You can tell the food is made with care, and the flavors are on point. It's also a fantastic spot for remote work. Great atmosphere, reliable seating, and easy parking (which is rare in Austin). Definitely one of the city's hidden gems. Highly recommend!

BAC is a cute place! It's over in east Austin in the busiest area so there's lots to do. There's…read morepaid street parking but no lot for this place (or most in the area) so plan accordingly - the only day you don't have to pay is Sunday. The restaurant itself is sizable, when I came on a Sunday in March there was plenty of seating available. We came just for drinks, and my friend got a charcuterie board. The drink menu isn't particularly long, but I enjoyed the marg-like drink that I had. My friend got a Buenos Aires tea drink of sorts that he didn't really like, but it looked interesting. The charcuterie board was big! It was like $25 I think? And our server was attentive. Overall - I wasn't blown away by my experience here. It's a nice place, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come again. That said it's in a nice part of east Austin so pretty accessible, and worth a visit if you're nearby.

Sunday brunch here was such a delight and left super full!…read more We did Sunday Asado and we're were in for a treat. Stayed off with some black coffee with empanadas. The dough was soft and a little flakey, the filings were so well seasoned. We had Carne Suave and Lenleja. Followed by assortment of the three sausages and breads. Our favorite was Salchicha Rarrillera! Then we had Cesar salad and chefs cut of beef at medium rare and grilled chicken. We definitely had to take some stuff home because we were stuffed. Then we were treated for a desert (it was our anniversary!) I LOVE tres leches and....guess what...? They have Quatro Leches !!!! This one of the best ones I've had so far: not too sweet, be very delicate and fluffy texture, just right! Our server recommended to try Malbec and I went with Luca. It was a good full bodied and rich pour I will happily order again! It was pretty slow at the time we went in, so we enjoyed a quiet brunch. Actually enjoyed, it was peaceful!

Wow the other reviewers are so stingy with their stars! Even great reviews gave them 4 stars!…read more This is a solid 5 star little place. I love these empanadas at Barton or from the freezer at HEB and heated in airfryer. They are well filled, thoughfully seasoned and delicious.

OMG these empanadas are so good! I was able to try the cheeseburger and the spinach and mushroom…read more Both were delicious but I probably only needed one to be honest. I was so full afterwards. Anyway, if you like empanadas, give these a try! They may not be "typical" but they are worth trying! The only reason I didn't rate mmmpanadas five stars is because they were out of many of the empanadas I wanted to try. I am looking forward to tasting the s'mores and the Argentinean sometime soon!

We're here almost every day grabbing our cortadito and americano, and it's easily our favorite…read morecoffee spot. The coffee is always good. Strong, smooth, and just done right. The vibe is cozy and super welcoming. One of those places where you walk in and immediately feel comfortable, like it's familiar even if it's your first time. Elena, one of the co-owners, is usually there and she's the best. Super nice, really knows her coffee, and if you chat with her she can even teach you some Spanish. You can tell she genuinely cares about the place and the people who come in. Also don't leave without trying the ham and cheese empanadas. They're a must and go perfectly with the coffee. Cafe Nena'i is one of those spots we never get tired of coming back to.

Good coffee with off street parking, but it is tiny, and the music is too loud making conversation…read morea little hard

I was really excited about this place because the food looked so delicious in photos. The picanha…read morewas soo delicious, the steak had a somewhat smokey flavor and was super tender with a tangy chimichurri type sauce on top. The cheese empanada was super yummy, it's exactly what it sounds like, just ooey gooey melty cheese in a crispy empanada. The owner was also super friendly and kind! Overall, a very very filling meal and I'm happy I got to try this food truck!

After having this on my Must Try list for the past three years, I was finally able to try Boteco,…read moreand it did not disappoint. I ordered the Picanha Grelhada. The steak was cooked medium rare, just the way I like it. It paired perfectly with the fluffy white rice, veggies, farofa, and of course, the fried egg. It was my first time eating farofa, and I enjoyed the added texture (almost couscous-like). The staff was also incredibly friendly! The only thing to note is that the pricing has changed quite heavily. On Yelp, you'll find that many of the menu images show the Picanha Grelhada to be around $14-$16; however, the current price is around $20. Enjoyed the food, but it admittedly is a slightly steep price for the portion size. Overall, a great area with lots of seating and parking available. Would definitely recommend.

Great Puerto Rican food located in East Austin. It's a food truck in a little part of town where…read morethere are other food trucks present too. There is music and outside tables with shade. I ate the pernil plate that comes with rice and a side (I got Yucca). Also tried the chicken empanada and their plaintains. It's a great mix of food for the meal and I enjoyed how tender and tasty the pork was. Free street parking available.

I've never had pr food and it was amazing! The owners were so nice and got me samples so I could…read moredecide what I was getting. The pernil was juicy and the potato salad delicious, i felt like i was on a really especial occasion, like a holiday, that's how id describe the food I got. I also had alcapurrias and a coconut soda that was delicious and refreshing. It was a sunny day and the music they were playing was cool, made the whole vibe 10/10