Belen de la Cruz - Empanadas & Pastries - Savannah

Visited in January 2025, twice so far (and more to come). This cozy spot is a hidden gem we didn’t discover until recently. Their empanadas are amazing and worth the trip. Their labeling for which is which is pretty cool too. Right amount of filling, low amount of grease, great amount of dough. It is so easy to grab 2-3 and have a good meal out of it. We ended up buying some frozen to bake at a later date ourselves! Coffee and tea options work well, they do make decaf lattes for those wanting a light kick instead. Has two different pastries (raspberry and almond) which were tasty as well. Service is excellent, and will absolutely be coming back often to this place.

A relatively new spot in downtown Savannah, GA, that specializes in Espanades. The staff were incredibly polite and professional, and I was impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything looked. The display case was tidy, with a nice variety of options to choose from. That said, I’m not sure I’ll return. In my opinion, the prices were a bit on the higher side, and I didn’t experience the “wow” factor I was hoping for. The cookies, for instance, were just sweet without much depth or complexity in flavor—simply not my cup of tea. Overall, it’s not a place I’d go back to, but it might appeal to others with different tastes.

The empanada pastry is flaky and delicious while the assorted fillings offer a savory and delightful taste. I tried the baguette with prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and arugula which was awesome. A bit pricey but well worth it IMO. A must try when in Savannah.

First time visiting Belen de la Cruz. The ham and cheese and corn were my favorite empanadas. The ambiance was very relaxing, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience.

Absolutely the best coffee shop in Savannah! Have been here many times now & the coffee and food is consistently good. The whole team are very friendly, and go above and beyond to make you visit one you will remember. Cannot recommend it enough.

I love the food of this place. The best taste of empanadas Argentinas I ever eaten in a restaurant. Also the coffe and bakaery product are amaizing. Great people, nice place to be with family and friends!

Small little shop with very good deserts. Empanadas are made fresh and are very good. The pastry for Argentinian enpanadas are a bit thicker than what Im used to but I loved them. I let mine sit for about 6 minutes because they were so hot. I had the carrot cake which was very moist and fresh ingredients. My nephew enjoyed the flan and my sister enjoyed the strawberry cracker pastry (forgot the name). Will definitely try coffee and other items next time. Staff and customers were pleasant. Recommend.

The caprese empanadas were so good! This spot is a bit silo’d but once you come you’ll be happy. Great snack spot to stop by while walking along downtown. Pretty close to the cathedral as well!

Absolutely adorable . This was one of my must try places and so glad I came. Small but quaint space with outdoor seating if desired. We ordered the cheesy chicken, cheesy beef , beef, spinach and squash to try, along with a coffee and pastry and flan and carrot cake. If I could give 10 stars I would have. There's nothing like fresh food, these empanadas aren't fried like traditional ones they're baked and made to order. One word INCREDIBLE!!!!! everything we ate was INCREDIBLE and the service delightful with good conversation. With many more options to try we can't wait to come back. Gracias a Belen for blessing Savannah with this jewel of a spot. TODO RIQUISIMO!!!!!!!!!

This was a very pleasant find in Savannah this past weekend. We normally have dinner reservations around 6:00PM most Savannah dinner nights, so we always try to find a good "snack" around 1 to hold us over. I think we found our place: Pros: - Tons of variety for empanadas. They have something for everyone. Chicken, pizza, beef, vegan, bacon, spinach, onion, etc. You could go here every day and try something different for a while. - Price. These are $5 a pop empanadas and well worth every penny. - Flavor. Need I say more? We had chicken and a caprese one and they hit. - Freshness. They're not skimping on fillings or great ingredients. - They brand each empanada and it's really adorable. - Location! Great spot. Cons: - None. Yeah this place is it. For $5 a pop - man, you can have some fun here. I will absolutely be back and will come back to try some coffee.

Chicken empanada is greater than the Beef empanada. The empanadas are clearly marked on the actual dough. It's a nice and clean place.

Great to have a high-quality empanada place in the area! There's indoor and outdoor seating. Great to stop in for a mid day coffee and snack! Tasted great.

This is a new addition to Savannah but apparently a well established Atlanta business, which explains why it seemed a polished operation. The space is small, built around a communal table with a couple of other indoor and outdoor seats, but it is quite pleasant and is on a main street that you can walk to from the main attractions of the city. Their selection is split between savory empanadas and desserts pretty evenly. It's one of those places where being a vegetarian versus a vegan is very different because they are heavy on dairy. Interestingly, they did offer beverages with oat milk (Oatly), so you could get something to drink without animal products, but not something to eat. This was not evident online, but they did offer sensible combo deals, so I tried several empanadas with a dessert and a drink. I enjoyed all of them; the caprese was the best due to the sharpness of the basil inside. My dulce de leche cookie was quite luscious, and the tea, while perhaps not their signature drink, was strong and provided a useful unsweetened flavor contrast. It was a quick and good lunch option, and I expect this company's expansion to Savannah will go well.

Friendly greeting, delicious food and great ambiance. A quant little space with a cozy energy and delicious empanadas. Dear to try different flavors like the mushroom or the butternut squash, as they will not disappoint. The iced "brew" and the hot macchiato were great on a rainy day. A perfect place to grab a bite and hit wait it out before hitting the streets again.

The empanadas are delicious and I'm already thinking about my next trip here. Service is fast. Seating is on the limited side but shouldn't deter you from visiting. They have delicious desserts as well and offer a fun deal (2 empanadas, a desert, and drink). It's worth the cost. Everyone working there was kind and wanted to know how we liked our meals. I'd go back and would absolutely recommend to others.

New business alert! Such a cute bakery located on Liberty & Abercorn! They did a wonderful job restoring the building. The place is small, there's a few small bistro tables outside and several seats inside. The ladies behind the counter were wonderful - so helpful! There's 2 cases of pastries; everything looked delicious. I had a hard time choosing, but they described everything. I decided on the alfajor - dulce de leche cookie (2 shortbread cookies with dulce de leche filling). The cookies were so soft and the filling was rich with flavor. It was absolutely delicious! I wish I would have gotten more than one. Like I'd easily eat 10 they're that good! I also got flan to-go for my husband. He loved it! I cannot wait to go back and try the empanadas. This place is definitely a little gem in Savannah.

I was very disappointed with the empanadas at Belén de la Cruz. While the taste is okay, the empanadas are ridiculously tiny--about half the size of a normal one--and they cost nearly five dollars each. For that price, I expected a decent meal, but instead, I felt completely cheated. Paying for a few small bites just isn't worth it. I would be happy to spend $15-$20 as long as there's enough food, but here, you get empanadas the size of ravioli and feel like an idiot. I don't like being treated this way. If you're going to open a place like this, at least make sure you serve enough food to leave your customers satisfied. Good food alone isn't enough--if the portions are this small, you'll lose customers fast. This place is definitely not for me.

Cute place on Liberty - we tried 6 different empanadas and our favorites were the ones that included chicken. The tres leches was not as soaked as it should have been but it was overall good. We also had the chocolate alfajor and it was rich in flavor - we will definitely order it again. The servers were nice and attentive. It's good to have Argentinian representation in Savannah.

Love Love Love! The coffee was incredible (Stumptown Coffee from Oregon) and the empanadas were delicious. Also loved our enthusiastic barista.

An absolute must!I'm from Columbus, Ohio so it was an absolute treat to stumble upon this shop. Very authentic treats and empanadas! Spinach and mushroom and the ham and cheese were to die for. The owner was so sweet and gave my daughter so many candies for Halloween. I had to come back a second time today to bring the entire family.

Absolutely would recommend. 10 out of 10! We tried multiple empanadas and they were so tasty. Fresh, clean, wonderful service! A charm or a place, going back again!

The food was delicious and the service was so great. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance was perfect for breakfast and lunch.

Lo Mejor Panadería!!!! Que Lindo!!!! Thank you Paol & Nika!!! Every item is delicious & fresh! Do not skip having alfajores with your empandas!! Actually just have one of everything!!! You will be glad you did!!

Delicious empanadas! My favorite is mushroom, and the carrot cake is to die for! The staff are very friendly and helpful. I visit this place several times a month.

Super cute spot! The empanadas were amazing and wish we found sooner on our trip! Would absolutely recommend and can't wait to go back, the nicest people we met during our whole trip!

This place has the best coffee and pastries that I've had in Savannah. You are missing out if you go anywhere else around here; the PRICES are very CHEAP for this part of town. The empanadas are super delicious as well, closest I've had to the ones in Argentina, and the service is genuinely friendly. The atmosphere is very pretty and it is very clean! Go here if you can!

Delicious empanadas and baked goods in a nice space. Live the flexible portions and the innovative take.