The empanadas are the best in Austin!!! They stuff the empanadas very generously and the service is the best. I went to the Yapa Artisan Empanadas at UT Austin campus and will definitely be a returning customer. read more

Hit the farmers market in Cedar Park and found them there, so only speaking for that experience. 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 read more

Still as delicious as ever. However, they're no longer on Rainey. But they can still be found at various weekend farmers markets like Lone Star and Texas Farmers Market at Mueller among others (as mentioned in my original review). read more

YAPA Empanadas were delicious. I tried them at the Sunday open market. The staff were friendly, the empanadas were delicious. I'm so glad I tried them. A+ read more

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Had the goat cheese and spinach empanada with chimichurri. It was the perfect snack at the Mueller Farmer's Market. Staff was super nice as well! read more

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La Cubana 2 pulled pork, ham, cheese, not flavorful, skin too thick Ambiance 2 food truck read more

Quick service and delish!! Right in the middle of Rainey street. It is tucked in the middle of a few food trucks. read more

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Nice food truck on Rainey for some late night snacks and hot empanadas with different flavors. The chana masala empanada was hot and flavorful although a little intense on the masala. A bit surprising that a mid-large empanada was served per order, rather than a couple of bite sized ones that could be shared. 3.5 stars Could have been 4 stars but a single serving and ++masala made me round it down. read more

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Empanadas are extremely underrated as a handheld food. Should be more popular in food culture. But it has to be done right. This food truck definitely does it right. We found them at The Picnic area in Barton Springs. Due to my 30-day cleanse, I'm restricted to vegetarian options. Fortunately this truck had those along with vegan options for empanadas. Never one to not try new things, I went with the Marrakesh Express empanada (Eggplants, green olives, tomatoes, harissa and North African spices - Ras el hanout & Zaatar). Absolutely delicious and filling; the African spices take it over the top; plus the ingredients balanced out splendidly. My friend got the cubana empanada and another one that had brisket. He couldn't stop licking his fingers since they were awesome. Both of those are staples on their menu. I've been told the menu might change so you never know what they'll serve. But it's guaranteed to be all good either way. Do yourselves a favor and check this truck out! read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - Marrakesh Express empanada, 100% vegan and da bomb! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Located in the food truck park on Rainey, Yapa has some great empanadas for a late night snack. Very quick service and the empanadas are piping hot. The Conquistadora was super interesting. I was skeptical, (meat... hard boiled egg?... olives... raisins!?). Is this the start of a bad white people potato salad!? Nahhh, it was pretty good. The accompanying salsa was also great. Nice heat. The Peruvian was a little disappointing, kinda dry and I didn't really taste the aji Amarillo. read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have never seen an empanada food truck before but I love Austin's food scene and that there are no limitations so anything can be brought to you in truck form. I like that there's specific options for vegetarian and vegan. I got the Marrakech empanada, very happily surprised with the eggplant option. The filling was good although I wish it had more flavor. The sauce it came with didn't add quite the punch I was looking for. The dough itself was pretty bready. I decent portion for only $7. read more

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A very hearty treat at the farmers with thick tasty dough and meaty fillings. Most empanadas were really good, though some are hit-or-miss. They're all priced at $6, which is odd because the brisket one is a true bargain while the egg one feels a bit overpriced. Come y Calla: This is the type of local fusion I love to see. A traditional empanada filled with Texas brisket and BBQ sauce. And it is really good brisket, like nicely smoked burnt ends shredded similar to a chopped beef sandwich. Better than some brisket I've had from lesser BBQ chains actually. Conquistadora: This is like an everything empanada. Lots of diced beef that tastes much better than grocery store ground beef. Hard boiled egg roughly chopped. Tons of spices and some raisins. None of the sauces are needed because this has much flavor. Peruvian Style Chicken: Lots of shredded chicken and a little bit of ají de gallina sauce. Tasty, but more subtle than the beef empanadas I tried. I feel like maybe they could have cut back on the chicken a little and added more creamy yellow sauce so it gets a gooey texture. Smoked Bacon, Egg & Cheese: This was the only empanada I didn't care for. The filling was kinda in one big clump like a frittata or something. I would have preferred if the eggs were scrambled (like the size of ground beef) and the rest was mixed in. read more

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People, get yourselves a boatload of these empanadas. Best empanadas I've ever had. I've had 4 or 5 different ones now and they're a hit every time. My only complaint is I think it's slightly too pricey. $7/empanada is a bit steep since I want to order 2-3 of them. They should price them at $5-6 and I'd be willing to bet their average ticket price would go up. read more

The Al Pastor was my favorite. I had these empanadas twice while I was in Austin. The group loved them so we had to go back after we got them the first time. They're so moist and they have meat and veggie options to cater to various diets. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Austin again. read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - Conquistadora and Al Pastor - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had a few of these at a catering event with their food truck. They were nice - the pastry wasn't fried or greasy, nor was it doughy, it was just right. I tried the chana masala, which was nothing special, and the Peruvian chicken, which was deliciously spicy. read more

I stopped by on our way through Austin and tried La Cubana and el Pastor empanadas. Both were good and freshly made upon ordering. I'd recommend two per person as they're not large. Service was friendly and prompt. I'd recommend Yapa Empanadas! read more

The strawberry filling was surprisingly good!! The strawberry jam was super fresh with strawberry fruits and seeds! Not overly sweetened as well so you can really taste the flavor of the fruit itself. At the edge inside the bread, there's a rich layer of cheese, I'm not familiar with the type but it def match well with the fruity taste and it's super satisfying! I tried this place at SFC market at downtown area! read more

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Yum! The la borracha was sooo good. It had the tender savory flavor sort of like a beef stew, but the chimichurri it was served with gave it the perfect balance of acid and tartness. Really enjoyed it!! Girl working the truck was super nice also! read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - La borracha and strawberry - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had YAPA's mini empanadas catered for our wedding appetizers, and they were an absolute hit. We got three flavors--Spicy BBQ Brisket, Al Pastor, and Spinach & Goat Cheese--and had them passed around by our caterers during our cocktail hour. Our guests absolutely devoured them, they got so many compliments. Their prices were beyond reasonable for the quality and amount of food we got, and they were very responsive and helpful in their emails. They were even nice enough to deliver them right to our front door for free! We would gladly recommend them to anybody, whether it's for a big event or just a single meal (we regularly frequent their food trucks). My only word of warning is that you WILL find it difficult to narrow down which flavors to get, because we've tried pretty much all of them, and they're all excellent. Good luck! read more

My first empanada *tears* We were roaming around the San Antonio Farmer's Market and saw this place. With a lot of food allergies, my boyfriend asked if I ever tried an empanada before. I said no because most of them have dairy. We asked the guy at this booth and surprisingly they had a few dairy-free options! And by all means, no way was I going to settle for a veggie empanada! We got the Al Pastor & Boca de Fuego - Spicy Smoked Brisket (because why not, we were in Texas!). My first bite and I was in looooove. My boyfriend said these were not "real empanadas" because the dough part was not "flakey" enough, but I didn't care - they both tasted soooo good!! read more

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YUM!! Just happened to stop at this vendor at the Buda Farmers Market today and I'm so so glad I did! I got the Peruvian Chicken and wish I got more than one. It's so fresh and very tasty! The dough is soft and the chicken mixture was perfectly spicy. The dipping sauce they serve with it tops it all off! They even have veggie, vegan and sweet options. It doesn't look like they have a brick and mortar or food truck anywhere? But I will be following on Instagram to see where they're at next so I can try all the other flavors. read more

Vegetarian option and the chimcurri sauce was absolutely delicious. The filling is spinach with goat cheese and the sauce is the perfect tangy combo. You won't be disappointed. 4/5 because it is a little $$ (6 for 1) and it was a tad bit lukewarm and I like mine hot. Would still purchase again in a heartbeat. read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - Vegetarian - spinach and goat cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Coming from the north and having taken trips to Spain; this is still the best empanada I've ever had! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Yay for Yapa's yummy empanadas- seasonal sweet potato flavor is delish for something sweet, but the cheese and mushroom is where it's at! A few meat varieties available for your favorite carnivore, including the Texas-special brisket with BBQ sauce and the traditional with meat, olives, and egg. I hear the spinach version is to die for, too. Friendly faces and tasty smells from their booth at the Pearl farmers market brought me here. Dough used is thick and delicious, oddly reminiscent of sourdough or pretzel. Filling is ample, and $4 price tag is cheap. Take my money! read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - For context: theyre literally as big as your hand - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Couldn't fault this place. Their empanadas are simply exceptional!!!! Conquistador is a must but they're all delicious. The sauces are also outstanding. Chimichurri is perfect. Super friendly service as well. Love this place - thank you!!! read more

Great empanadas! The crust was delicious and easy to take this food while walking. We will come back again.

Spinach empanada was the BEST I've ever had!! OMG it was amazing!! Very stuffed with cheeses, spinach, and pine nuts. Can't get back to Austin fast enough. Incredible delish. read more

Well, no sense of customer service just a dull employee behind a table. Also, was handed a burnt empanada and didn't realize till I got to the car, went ahead and tried it anyways, but it seems like the burnt areas diminished the taste. Interesting how they still turn over the iPad to you to ask for a tip. Really didn't feel welcomed. read more

These guys come to the Mueller Farmer's Market every week and predictably run out of sauces each week by around noon. The sauces make a decent empanada into a good empanada. Their failure to simply bring enough sauce each week means you're either going to get on food or good food. Makes no sense. They also get orders wrong pretty regularly. Have raised the sauce issue with them repeatedly in person and they don't care enough to fix it. Deserving of 2 stars. read more

Best empanadas in the city! Generously large, filled with delicious ingredients, freshly-made chimichanga sauce, fabulous variety! The Conquistadora, Peruvian Chicken, and Texas Barbecue Brisket are standouts. Also interesting are the La Borracha (with a beef Bourguignon filling), the Bolognesa, Chana Masala, and crawfish (when in season). While we have our favorites, we will eventually try all of their empanadas! Yum! read more

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Variety, super stuffed, very filling, decent prices! Full of flavour!A win-win! Multiple locations. read more

Best empanadas in Texas. Baked. Not greasy. Packed with goodies. When we were in San Antonio we used to get them at the pearl farmers market. Now we get them from Mueller farmers market in Austin. read more

We had a chance to try their chana masala empanadas at Mueller's Farmer market. Their empanadas are very tasty. Chana masala filling tasted fresh with perfect level of spice. We also liked their side chimichurri sauce which went well with empanadas. They have many vegetarian options in their menu and will definitely try them in future. read more

I tried their empanadas from our local farmers market. I lived in cities with amazing empanadas. Yapa has unique empanadas that are out of this world! I wish they had a brick and mortar. They are sold in a grocery store in town, Rainey street and 5-6 farmers markets. You have to try the spicy Texas brisket, la cubana and the traditional meat empanada. I'll be getting my weekly empanada next weekend. read more

LOVE THEM... but I wish they were open more often they usually don't open till after 4 and it's usually on the weekends when it's packed downtown. read more

So good!! The bread on the outside was delicious and not greasy. The beef was super flavorful. I wish I was in town longer so I could get more of these. Best empanada I've had in a long time read more

Love these empanadas! Tried them first at the Pearl in San Antonio and I am so happy to see they've expanded to Austin! I tried these fine empanadas at the Lakeline Farmer's Market - purchased a spinach and goat cheese, cheese and mushroom, and a sweet potato with cinnamon and sugar- all priced at $4. PACKED with delicious fillings and a choice of yummy sauce to boot (the orange one is smokey and delicious). Looking forward to checking out their food truck ASAP. read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - Crusts crimped so you can differentiate should you choose to buy several (which you should) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Spending Sundays at the Historic Pearl is a great opportunity to try new and eclectic local food menus. I tried YAPA's Chilean Conquistador empanada and I was blown away! The empanada was flavorful and filled with diced beef, onion, cumin, garlic, Merken, black olives, a slice of hard boiled egg, and raisins. What a deliciously perfect balance of flavors! read more

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I used to enjoy these empanadas but today I was disappointed. The raised the price to $6 from $4 and instead of improving the downgraded the taste and the filling. They are just pure dough and little filling. They have a lot of people buying these flavored dough but it is not fair charging this price for this, maybe it's because of the Austin bubble. Not coming back. I bought two for $12 for two pieces of dough. read more

Yapa Artisan Empanadas - a hand holding a sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I got one of their Peruvian chicken empanadas at the downtown farmers market and I am looking them up because I want more. Oh my God. No sauce needed! I'm a big foodie so, if I say it's good.... read more