Belen de la Cruz - Empanadas & Pastries - Marietta

I had an amazing experience stopping by at this location! The staff were friendly and helpful! The empanadas were some of the best I’ve had as I will definitely come to try out more options! I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

The empanadas here are baked and not fried, which makes them extremely tasty. Many other places fry their empanadas, which make them tend to be greasy. They have a very wide selection of meats, cheeses, and vegetables to choose from. They also have a nice dessert selection, although I have not purchased any there yet. Also, if you would like a Cuban coffee, the real thing, they have it. Stop by and pick some up. We love it for takeout for an afternoon snack. Also, their gift cards make a great gift.

Stumbled on this spot while visiting the Marietta area and boy am I glad I did! Argentinian empanadas are not easy to make but Belen De La Cruz knocks it out of the park with the amazing flavors. My favorite ist their CHICKEN CHEESE and their HAM & CHEESE because trust me when I tell you... the flavor is 🤯 They also have many different types of treats and sweet pastries you can try. My favorites are their dulce leche cookies, the frolas (it's like a dulce de leche pie), and their oatmeal cookies WHICH do it have raisins 🙏 Their inside is very cozy and well put together, you can come in and relax while enjoying their meal. The team is very friendly as well and will help add on to the experience. Highly recommend this place!! Check out my ROLI EATS Instagram/facebook/youtube page for this and more!

As a Miami native. It’s hard for me to admit I now prefer Argentinian empanadas over Cuban. But I do now. Baked rather than fried with a more crunchy crust, Belen’s nails at every time. For $12, you can get two delicious empanadas, a beautiful pastry and a drink during the day. Why go to a fast food chain?? Please patronize a local, female own business !!’

Argentinian empanadas are the main attraction. Cubano ATL provided instruction for Cuban-style colada & other coffee drinks.

This is such a cute bakery. The empanadas are always super fresh with a buttery snap to the crust. I usually get the beefy cheese empanadas as they are simply amazing. I have tried other empanadas here, such as the mushroom and spinach, which is delicious as well. I always call ahead and my empanadas are always piping hot when I arrive. I drive out of my way to come to this location. If you’re into simple ingredients with a punch of real flavors, try this spot. Definitely get the chimichurri with the empanadas. That’s the icing on the cake.

We stumbled across this Empanada and Pastry shop while in the area and are very happy we did! We tried an assortment of empanadas and desserts, with our favorites being the Chicken and Cheese Empanada and the Caramel Cheesecake. We will definitely be back and we HIGHLY recommended you check them out as well!

Because of this store I’m going to be homeless pretty soon. Their empanadas are top tier. The cappuccino is *chef’s kiss*. I wished you had a store closer to Powder Springs.

Stumbled on this spot while visiting the Marietta area and boy am I glad I did! Argentinian empanadas are not easy to make but Belen De La Cruz knocks it out of the park with the amazing flavors. My favorite ist their CHICKEN CHEESE and their HAM & CHEESE because trust me when I tell you... the flavor is They also have many different types of treats and sweet pastries you can try. My favorites are their dulce leche cookies, the frolas (it's like a dulce de leche pie), and their oatmeal cookies WHICH do it have raisins Their inside is very cozy and well put together, you can come in and relax while enjoying their meal. The team is very friendly as well and will help add on to the experience. Highly recommend this place!! Check out my ROLI EATS Instagram/facebook/youtube page for this and more!

All empanadas were delicious i had beef spicy. The mini lemon pie, Flan, and coconut bar were so good. I will be back.

I saw this on the way to Trader Joe's. I passed by the shopping center every time I have to go that way and I am a fan of empanadas fried or baked. This place has been around for two years. It is absolutely adorable inside and smells so good they have a great selection of desserts. The price points are really reasonable and most importantly the staff is so super friendly and they also serve coffee, cappuccinos, espresso, etc. I ordered two beef empanadas and two chicken empanadas - they smell, absolutely amazing, and they taste out of this world! Definitely coming back for the holidays to get my family some so we can snack on them!

Wow best empanadas in Atlanta And believe me I work very hard for the number 1 thing to eat And this empanadas are so good After trying other places And also best coffee in Atlanta

I stumbled upon this place by accident and I am so glad that I did. Super cute cafe. I got one of the chicken, chicken and cheese and a spinach empanada. I think my favorite was the chicken one but they were all so delicious. I want to go back and get some more already.

This place has amazing empanadas!! I came here after work to try a few of them with a friend. I decided to go with the chicken and cheese and the spinach empanadas. Since I got a combo, I also got the Alfajor dulce de leche cookie and a beverage all for $10. The empanadas were delicious and a little bigger than I expected. They also both were not dry at all. If you choose to take some home, they don't hear them and instead let you know how to heat them up but my friend and I decided to get them heated and enjoy them indoors. They have a few seats inside so make sure to come in early if you wanted to grab a seat!

Everything is amazing here! From the service to food they also have the best coffee! I love the vibe here also it is truly a hidden gem!

This expanding bakery chain is still under the radar and I'm here to tell you to try it. Delicious Argentine pastries and empanadas cooked daily. You can even get them cooked 80% of the way there and frozen, just pop them in the oven for a late night snack!

Came in Sunday afternoon and decided to try these baked empanadas. Baked empanadas is different for me as I'm used to them fried. It was good, just different from what I'm accustomed to. That's the only reason for the 4 star rating. I'd give the 4.5 stars if I could. The beef empanada I had was juicy and flavorful. The crust being baked was thicker at the seams of course, another difference; not bad just different. They don't come with any sauce or any type of salsa, also different from what I usually get with empanadas. I ordered 3, another beef and a chicken for someone else. They didn't eat theirs at the time I did so I don't have their input to add. BUT, you can get a combo with 3 empanadas, a drink, & a pastry. GET THE CARAMEL PASTRY! OMG, the little caramel pastry stole the show! I almost gave them a 5 star review solely on it. Well, it and the great customer service. I'll come back to the great service, but the little pastry though...the caramel is sandwiched between these thin delicious butter cookies and dusted ever so lightly with powdered sugar. Don't worry, it's not enough to get all over your clothes lolz I could've had several more of the cookies! The cookie is packaged in a cute cellophane wrapper. I didn't think much of it and tossed it in a bag with another order so it got kind of shifted, hence no picture. ‍ The guys were very nice and patient. It wasn't too busy during the time we were there but they gave me a pager, which was very appreciated as the other places we bought from gave a time range to come back. The pager helped in avoiding going back unnecessarily. I will go back and give them another try now that I know what to expect. Trying things is good. Sometimes, it can be hard to appreciate the difference when there's a standard stuck in your head. Now that I have experienced the different empanada here, I look forward to returning and appreciating the difference! I definitely recommend Belen de la Cruz.

What a great addition to Marietta! I'm a huge fan of the John's Creek BDLC location and this one is just as great! The food, service and decor are all consistent with the original location. The space is open and bright. Ample indoor seating available. Plenty of parking. Came here a few times and ordered something each time. Ordered some of my usual faves like caprese and onion as well as some new flavors. All of the empanadas and pastries are made in the John's Creek location to ensure quality and consistency. You can tell they put a lot of thought and care into everything they make. I'm excited for BDLC to open more locations throughout Atlanta!

Wow wow wow! We had seen a lot of buzz about it on NextDoor and it was as reported in more. Thank you whacky neighborhood nosy complainers for sending me here. I ordered online via the website, paid, and then headed to pick up my order. I ordered a variety of empanadas and sweets. The online system asks if you want them cooked at 80% (it's a box you can check) so that you can finish cooking them when you get home to serve them hot! Brilliant! The place is beautiful. The pastries are crafted with talent and love. We will return! Way to go!

I had high expectation. Went and bought 6 empanadas . It was just regular baked empanadas. Not bad but at the same time, not impressed.

I cannot say enough about this place. You walk in and the store is so clean!! Then, I found out they had a lunch special. You get 2 or 3 empanadas AND a pastry and a drink for a very reasonable price. I've been on a search for the best empanadas in my area, and I constantly keep coming back to these. Also, their pastries are delicious! To top it al off, the staff were so nice. I will be returning many times I'm the future.

Picked up empanadas, only took a few minutes, very tasty!! Sampled chicken, beef, and ham Will return

As everyone else says, these are great. The shop is nicely decorated & the staff was very friendly. My son and I got several to try. The spinach was the absolute best. The chicken was a solid choice, but I suspect that chicken with cheese would be better. I also tried the beef which was very flavorful. My son won't eat meat so he had the two cheese. I think then could stand to be a little more melty, and since he didn't eat them both, the lady boxed them up and told me how to reheat them at home. We both got the combo, so they came with a pastry too. He got the brownie which was really fudgey, and I got the caramel filled cookie which reminded me of a really great version of a KitKat. I think I'll do take out next time because I would have loved to have had a salad with these to make a meal, but I'll certainly get these again

So good! We bring them to events and parties all the time and everyone loves them. The chicken cheese and cheesy beef are our favorite!

I'm so elated to have experienced these flavorful savories. I haven't had an Argentinian empanada since my last visit to Spain (I know lol), and so I had high expectations. I was not disappointed. The service was super slow so I was able to peruse the menu with my daughter. I asked about the ingredients and ordered 1 Spanish, and 1 beef. My little girl ordered bacon and cheese and a ham and cheese. Within 7 minutes our empanadas were ready. We were offered the choice of dining in, but chose to eat in the car- still social distancing. The awesome stamps on the empanadas helped to identify which I'd bite into first. I broke open the beef first...caution-it's hot! Man the juice from the filling trickled down the side of the empanada. I Stan a juicy patty. The fresh herb, spices and veggies paired very well with the ground beef. Next I broke open the spinach and mushroom empanadas; also very hot. The cheese and vegetables blended well and were seasoned perfectly. I give them their props for an awesome experience. Clean restaurant, fast and friendly service, and delicious food- this Yelper could ask for nothing more.

Hubby and I stopped today for empanadas. We had the beef and chicken. They were both delicious, but the beef, blew me away!!!! Best I've had!!!! We will definitely be back. So nice they were baked and not fried, no greasy fingers.....

The empanadas are amazing and love the atmosphere of the cute coffee shop! 12 out of 10 stars!

We ordered about 25 dozen empanadas and 12 dozen mini alfajores from Belen for my wedding in July 2023. Belen was extremely helpful and walked me through the best methods for transporting the empanadas to our wedding venue in Memphis and cooking / defrosting them. Belen and her coworkers made sure every aspect of our order was taken care of and made sure the empanadas were packaged and ready for us to pick up on time. The empanadas themselves were delicious! We had several guests ask for the vendor details so they can pick up their own empanadas in the future! Some guests had never had Argentine empanadas before and were blown away. It is very hard to find traditional Argentine empanadas in the United States, and these ones were a huge hit! The alfajores were also very tasty!

Wow so much flavor in every single bite ! Very light and crispy . There are over 13 flavors to choose from and a board that tells you what ingredients are in each one. The atmosphere is very clean and there is seating on the inside and also two tables outside to enjoy. I definitely will be back to try more flavors.

Located inside the Publix shopping plaza off E Piedmont and Roswell. The interior is bright with quaint decor. There are a couple large tables along with a row of bar stools against the wall for additional seating. I stopped by on Friday around 6:00 and waited about 20 min in a line going out the door. They stay busy! They have a very large selection, but by 6:35, they were sold out so get there early if you don't want to miss out! $3.20 each or $35 for a dozen. I tried the cheesy beef and caprese. The empanadas were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The crust was nice and crispy and the filling was generous and savory. Will definitely be back to try more.

WOW such great empanadas (the best I have ever had). We stop by Wild bird unlimited also such a great shop with great service!!! This little bakery is next store and we picked up three recommendations Beef, Cheesy beef and Cheesy chicken. The flavor in each one was perfection. The pastries looked delicious and the ladies behind me each got one with their empanadas. The shop was so clean and inviting with outdoor eating also. The gentleman behind the counter was so nice. I hope I need birdseed again soon to have an excuse to make the drive.

Had been craving empanadas for quite some time and finally decided to make my way to this location after first having these empanadas at the Chattahoochee Food Works. Stopped in around 5:30pm this evening. The shop is super clean, big windows, very inviting from the outside. When I walked in there was a cashier and 1 customer inside chatting with the cashier. I wasn't greeted, no hi, how are you or do you have any questions. It was as if no one had just walked in at all. With establishments where there are less than a handful of people inside, it shouldn't be difficult to greet your customers and make them feel welcome. I got attention when I stepped up to the point of sale machine after reviewing the menu - woohoo eye contact! I got the chicken and spinach empanadas. When your order is ready, the cook in the back rings a bell. When my order was up, the cashier kept chatting away with the other customer as I stared my food down in the window. When he was done with his conversation he finally bagged up my order and just stared a hole into my head while doing so. Honestly, the entire interaction left me feeling very uncomfortable. I'm giving this 2 stars because the empanadas are truly really tasty, but the service I received was terrible. When I'm having another tasting for an empanada I will just visit the food hall location where the whole staff is super warm and friendly.

What a find! Leaving four stars bc Yelp removes my five star reviews! They deserve all five stars!!! Stopped here today to fulfill a pregnant persons cravings and weren't disappointed! The empanadas are perfectly sized, that two are a great snack and filled with delicious, high quality ingredients. We will be back to try the coffee and pastries!

Tried this the other day and we are just so sad we didn't check it out earlier! Delicious corn and butternut squash empanadas. The chicken and spinach were good too. Very different than the usual options. Super fast service and great experience. Somewhere we had the idea that it was going to take some time to prepare so we put it off till we had more time, but it was quick and delicious. Fast as fast food but a gourmet meal. We will be back now that we know.

Outstanding empanadas and pastries! Will definitely be visiting often. Can't wait to show my friends and family this place. Please support them!

Had a taste for empanadas and decided to give this establishment a try. I liked the brightness of the decor when I walked in and it was very clean and neat. I ordered one beef and 2 chicken empanadas to go. When I arrived home, I first tried the chicken and was pleasantly surprised with the lightness of the dough and how much meat was inside. I then tried the beef and enjoyed it just as much as the chicken. My intention was to save one of the chicken empanadas for breakfast but I ate all three because they were so good. I will definitely be a frequent customer.

Wow! That's all I have to say. These are hands down the best empanadas around. They're tasty, the pastry part is delicious and crispy, and they are generously stuffed. I tried the beef and cheese, beef, mushroom, spinach, bacon, and onion and they were all amazing. The pastry part is really what knocks these empanadas into the top tier of empanadas. The pastry is fresh, flakey, and super crispy. We did takeout and they survived the 15 minute ride and no part of any of the empanadas were soggy on the outside. They have some other pastries, so I will definitely be back to try more. Glad to have a new restaurant that is delicious in the area!

Accidentally stumbled upon this place and was so pleasantly surprised!! 3 delicious empanadas, a beautiful pastry and drink for $16! Can't wait to come to try all the different flavors of empanadas! I tried the chicken cheese, bacon and corn and they were all wonderful

I'm not going to pretend like I'm any expert on empanadas, but I can say that East Cobb has a severe lack of diversity when it comes to dining options, so I have to say that a place like Belen de la Cruz is a tremendously welcome addition to an area that could definitely break away from the numerous Mexican, Italian and pizza joints in just about every shopping center. This place is located in the Piedmont Crossing shopping center, which is at the intersection of GA-120 Roswell Rd (Marietta side) and East Piedmont Ave. The easy landmarks to watch for are a Publix and a Dunkin Donuts at the corner of the intersection. There's lots of parking and it's generally an easy plaza to get in and out of. BDLC took over Righteous Que's old location when they moved into the neighboring Mexican restaurant when they vacated, but to those who have no idea what I'm talking about, it's a cozy space with maybe enough space for like 8-12 diners in a non-pandemic condition. The decor is tastefully pleasant and I feel like a lot of care went into it, which I hope is the general feeling of how they prepare their food. I ordered online to pick up since they opened up during the pandemic and I typically try to minimize how much time I spend in any enclosed space, and it's pretty easy to do through Clover. As I said, I'm no expert on empanadas, but BLDC's menu of empanadas all are about $3~ a pop for something about the size of a Hot Pocket, but actually good and with less chance of dietary genocide. Between my wife and I, we ended up trying around six different empanadas, and we had zero complaints about any of them. If I had to pick, cheese beef is my favorite, followed closely by bacon, but there are still others I have yet to try. If I were feeling extra, I could probably put away four in a sitting, but three is more like my happy place, which breaks down to roughly a $10 per meal price point, which for the quality of something like this is pretty worth it. Overall, a fantastic addition to East Cobb, and I hope this place can stick around for the long haul, and not close up shop just because the numbers forecast unfavorably. But that's on customers to support a small business like this one, and I know that I will be back for more, and recommend them to anyone else who's tired of all the same stuff otherwise in the area.

Cute little place with friendly owner that deserves your business. Delicious empanadas & raspberry tart!

This place is very clean and the empanadas are tasty. The employees could be more inviting to new customers. Overall, I will return because the food was great.

Great empanadas and good service. Love all the vegan options. One of the best in atlanta metro area

The empanadas were good. I did expect the beef one to be a little better, but it wasn't bad. I got the 3 empanada combo (beef, cheesy chicken, and mushroom) with a Sprite and raspberry dessert. I do wish they had more drink options; it was mainly soda or water. Not a place for large groups because the seating is very limited.

Empanadas are so good and the service was lovely. An overall pleasant atmosphere with the sweetness of a small business!

Amazing empanadas and amazing experience! A welcome addition to the area! Ordered a selection of meat and vegetarian empanadas - and could not pick a favorite. They were all great, with ribbons going to the chicken, mushroom, spinach, and chicken and cheese offerings. Love that each is "branded" so that you know what's inside!

Ordered 3 A chicken, spinach, and mushroom Got 3 spinach. Guess I will go eat Lunch someplace else

The pastry dough is good, but was not impressed with the overall taste. The fillings are not impressive and are lacking flavor. The pastry was extremely sweet so not enjoyable. Not sure what the hype is about. I tasted a cheesy beef one and to be honest it tasted like a gas station burrito which are less expensive. Not worth the trip.

Best empanadas north of South America! Staff is friendly and happy to make recommendations, and the deserts are to die for. If you're in the neighborhood but not ready to eat yet, grab some to go and ask for heating instructions- they'll tell you how to get your empanadas perfect in your own oven!

Do not miss out on this place. The gluten free ham and cheese, chicken empanadas, and mini cheesecakes were out of this world and the entire staff/owners were so kind. The place is so cute, and homey with shiplap walls, so clean, and we will 100% be back within a week. Craving more already. Huge regrets we didn't buy a 12 pack.

Excellent service at lunch time, nice comfortable restaurant, plenty of seating, and unique menu. They have quite a variety of stuffings in their empanadas. We tried several to compare and got the combo with desert. I'm used to Cuban empanadas and these were quite different. What I liked was the nice flaky, tasty crust that held up well with the stuffing, baked, not oily from frying. Each one was completely stuffed. If I could change one thing about the recipe for my taste would be to reduce the onions, or change to a very sweet variety, because by the second beef empanada, I could only taste onion. I will likely be back to try some others from the menu.

Amazing flavors and everything is clean and delicious, it's are the best empanadas in Georgia state and the pastries really good never regrets to go there

What a nice surprise to find this new restaurant in the Publix shopping center. We tried 5 different empanadas and they were all wonderful. We didn't have any desserts, but they looked incredible. Will definitely come back for them soon.

Always fantastic. The empanadas are so fresh and tasty. We always make sure to swing by when we're in the area.

Great empanadas especially the cheesy meat and chicken. Good place for a quick lunch.

The beef and cheese empanada was amazing!!! I also got the corn one which was delicious as well. definitely will be coming back!

Love the light & bright atmosphere and delicious food. You can tell they take pride in their products. Everything I had was so good. Swing on by and give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

The empanadas were great! Truly enjoyed the spinach empanada. Would have loved if they included a dipping sauce without charging extra for it.