Boludo

Actually the best meal I have had in a long time!! The pizza was utterly amazing!! The ceaser salad was so crisp and delicious! Got to try the empanadas and they were yummy and reasonably priced. Everything had an excessive yet incredible amount of Parmesan! Made me want to order just a bowl of Parmesan it was too good! Also got churro donuts which were so delicious and topped off the whole meal!! 15/10 will be dreaming of this meal!

The best Argentine-style empanada in Minneapolis. It really surprised me. It was delicious, and the pizza was just the way I like it. A fond memory of the goodness of Argentine food. All I needed was a Milanesa, and it was superb.

Delicious food and beer! We went as a group of 5 and got the campo and pepperoni pizzas, as well as the pollo and carne empanadas; all equally delicious. The empanada sauce was really good and was tasty on the pizza too. The churro donuts are a must try if you love a sweet treat! It was pretty slow when we got there so seating was plentiful, although you’ll need some extra time to find parking and walk to the place. It’s mostly a self serve, so you order at the front, get your own dishes, and clean your own table up. Overall, great food!

I'm giving 5 stars...for the food only. 2 empanadas...1 beef, 1 corn and a pepperoni pizza. Next time I will order TO-GO. I walked in, they sat me. No one explained that I have to get back up, go to the front counter to order and pay. So I sat for at least 10 additional minutes. Then saw other customers get up & go order...it's what tipped me off. Booths, restrooms & restaurant overall was dirty. Service was almost nonexistent...except when they brought out my food. No one checked on me after that. Next time...take out.

Fantastic empanadas, especially the ham and cheese and corn. Pizza was good, great crust but very very heavy on the cheese. Would go back and ask for light on the mozzarella.

Great food, friendly staff, and chill atmosphere! Service is fast and the servers are always really friendly and recognized me after only a couple trips. Highly recommend! The empanadas are my favorite but their flan is also really good!

Super cute, quaint little spot downtown Minneapolis. Never thought I’d find some of the best pizza I’ve ever had at an Argentinian place. It was fantastic and reasonably priced.

Very disappointed! They used to have really good lunch options and today I paid 17 dollars (18 percentage hidden service charge) for 2 tiny little rolls and a soda (no truffles as listed even though I paid full price) The food didn’t taste that good too. If they want to survive during the tough time, they need to do better than this.

I've both dined in and had delivery from this place. The staff are very welcoming. The atmosphere is inviting and embodies the culture. The Peras is my favorite; as the pear and dill compliments each other. The pine nuts give it a nice crunch. With a variety of flavorful menu options, I will definitely be returning soon!

Boludo uses a fast casual style of ordering at the counter and food will be delivered to your table. I would suggest previous reviews on this place don't accurately capture the vibe. Ambiance is casual and more rustic at this location vs classy, trendy, or intimate. We tried Boludo during the recent heatwave and their AC could not keep up- it was pretty warm and uncomfortable inside to dine in. Perhaps this also tainted my view on the atmosphere. We ordered and shared the Porteno pizza ($24). It was a unique take on a pizza- sweeter sauce, lighter and fluffier dough/crust, and diamond shaped. It was good but not sure it was worth the value/price for size of pizza and overall product.

Came here when I visited the city. It's not what I expected for pizza. I would call it more a flat bread. The sauce was very sweet. The bread was very thin and crispy. I ordered a salad and it was good, not great and they put it in a dish that made it fall off the serving plate. Metered parking on street. It's an order at register type of place.

Ordered a pepperoni pizza before a concert at the Armory. I was able to grab a table outside and enjoy the nice weather while also getting the opportunity to monitor the line to enter the venue. The pizza was delivered to my table and the server was great about getting me a box and checking in on me, even though I don't think their section was the patio. As for the pizza it was a great wood fire pizza crust. Plus really cheesy which is always a plus.

My daughter and I had never been to Boludo and decided to have a lunch date. You seat yourself and place your order at the counter and the food is brought to you. The vibe was casual and energetic. We shared the Messi empanada and margherita pizza and thoroughly enjoyed everything. The pizza is thin crust, sauce was flavorful, cheese was plentiful and overall it was delicious. We will definitely go back!

So this has been one of my favorite pizza spots the last few years. They have a few different locations and I've been to the one downtown mpls and over south mpls. I love both but my recent visit was the downtown one. It is street parking and it's by the US Bank stadium so I usually do pick up. I have eaten inside before and its fine, people working their are always friendly and the food comes out quick. There's nothing special about the inside to make me wanna eat there though. I grabbed a few pizzas, pepperoni is my favorite! They have great empanadas and their donuts are delicious with the caramel sauce. Never a bad experience for my favorite pizza in Minnesota.

I was with my son Brandon and my daughter Madison. Brandon and I are fairly adventurous. Madison... She is an all American kid and likes the classics... OK she loves Pepperoni and sausage. I yelped for pizza and found this place walking distance from my son's pad. Right near the Armory. It was amongst the best pizza I have had. In fact when I am near him, this is it homes. I'm getting this!

When we moved to Minneapolis, we had multiple people tell us to check out Boludo. Honestly, I'm mostly disappointed in how long it took me to go! I went solo, but should have brought a group so I could try more things! They had a small indoor seating area that was nicely air conditioned, and a great patio with a handful of tables. I ordered an empanada with corn and the Sarandara pizza. Honestly, I was expecting a personal-sized pizza and when it came out, I was blown away! The empanada was cheesy, crusty goodness -- you can tell from the picture! And the sauce that came with it was reallly good, lots of fresh herbs and a little spice. But the pizza -- omg. The melty cheese, the soft, chewy crust. It fed me for multiple meals and I was very happy about that. Order at the counter, service was fast and friendly. Will definitely be back!

One of the coolest food combos in the area! We had a mix of their pizzas and empanadas and everything was delicious. Definitely recommend getting some of both and trying each as they all over delivered. One of the surprising winners was the Puerro empanada, definitely a top tier item on the menu so do not sleep on this one! For pizza it was the Peras pizza that really over delivered. The people there are really nice and helpful when deciding what to get and I love the vibe of the inside.

Great place to stop by for a GREAT pizza. One we have " pera " has thin crust. With pear and Gorgonzola. You can smell the smokeybess from the fire. Even smells almost like smoke meat even though there's no meat in it. Must be the charred cheese. It's great. The salad is also amazing they gave you a tower of salad. Looks like a whole bag of salad went in there. And for the ensalada de casa, instead of croutons they have dehydrated raspberry. Genius! When you're here try the fernet with coke. Great combination It's pretty much self serve. But staffs are super friendly

I stumbled on this place with my brother-in-law before a Rammstein show at US Bank Stadium. Now I make it a point to stop in before shows or games at the stadium! Their pizza is delicious and so are their empanadas. If you're not a sauce person you may want to go straight to the pizza, but the empanadas are amazing if you make sure to dip them in the sauce they come with. Service here is fine, you go to the counter and then they bring your stuff to your table via a number system. Other than that it's kind of a bus yourself situation. The decoration inside is great and if it's a nice day you can also enjoy the street side patio. All in all the location is amazing design is cool and food is great!

Came here on a Thursday for dinner and was pretty surprised about the layout. You walk in blocked by the front counter and half the building seemed closed off. Food was great! We ordered a Peras pizza, Campo pizza, and Cesar salad. The Cesar was very strong in the lemon flavor and the lettuce was fresh and crisp. Never had a pizza with pears on it before but it gave a nice sweet flavor to it. The Campo pizza looked unique but had a very similar flavor to a sausage pizza. The crust/bread of the pizzas tasted great ~ we usually leave the crusts of pizza but this time we ate it all! Service was a little lacking as it seems like you're serving yourself even though you're charged a service fee. You take the menu, choose your own seat, walk back up to order, and there's a sign that wants you to bus your own table after. 5/5 for food ~ minus one star for the other aspects. Still would recommend.

This was a very unique restaurant experience! We came right after the Vikings game, and despite it being located close to the stadium, we were seated within a few minutes. I had a carne empanada and my husband had a humita. We both really enjoyed them! We also got the campo pizza, and it was incredible. We loved the crust, it was so crispy and perfectly cooked. It had a scent of cinnamon, so I wonder if they add that to the crust. The sauce was fantastic, it looked like a simple blend of rich Marzano tomatoes. The self service model was interesting, we weren't expecting it. There wasn't really an explanation that it was self service, there was a line to the register but it would have been nice if they would've mentioned that when we were sat. I think it was a good idea though, because they had the food out fairly quickly with as busy as it was, and things were bussed from the table quickly, so I think they save time with the self service.

Good pizza! It was fun trying Argentinian style pizza, it's worth the try! :D I ordered the pepperoni and my friend ordered the sarandara. I honestly liked the sadandara more, arugula on pizza is bombbb! The empanadas were yummy as well but a bit small in my opinion. We eventually finished off with the churro donuts which were sooo good. I forgot to take a pic of it because we ate em up so fast lol. Honestly adding dulce de leche on any pastry makes it 10 outta 10! ;) Overall, the service and food was great. The downtown location is super pretty too. I haven't been to the other two but this one is my fav.

I've been wanting to try Boludo for quite some time now and I was... very underwhelmed. I figured based on menu prices and how elevated they show up online, that the restaurant experience would match --- it doesn't. When you enter the restaurant, it's RIGHT next to the kitchen, weird. Then, we were instructed to order at the counter, pick the table number we wanted to sit at, and then sit down. Also, half the restaurant is closed off -- it looks like it was an old bar that they very quickly shifted tables to make into a pizza shop. After ordering a pepperoni pizza, sarandara pizza, a ceasar salad, and 2 beers, we were prompted with an automatic 18% gratuity. Mind you, you have to get your own plates, napkins, silverware, boxes for leftover food, water, etc. I'm all for tipping based on service and quality of food (or if I was getting it delivered), but an automatic 18% gratuity before even trying the food/drinks, having to order from the counter, setting my own table, cleaning up my table, etc. it's just not a good way to keep customers coming back. In terms of the food, the ceasar salad was the best thing we had. Very lemon-y, crisp lettuce, and just the right amount of dressing. The pepperoni pizza was good, but the sarandara was bland -- it's basically glammed-up cheese bread. The crust on both the pizzas must have been sprinkled with salt or something because they were SO salty -- not in a good way. I also noticed the middle of the pizza was wet like the dough was soggy. It's almost like the pizza sauce has so much water in it that the dough can't hold it, so it causes it to get soggy. Overall, I'm glad we tried Boludo but I won't be back, nor will I recommend it to my friends/family.

We went there before the Vikings game and luckily got in and a table just before the rush. We had pizza, beer and a few shots. According to my daughter the shots were reasonably priced and I thought the beer was too. The pizzas came quickly and were really good. We had pepperoni and a prosciutto, cheese and arugulas pizza. Would definitely go again. Everybody knew their job and food arrived quickly.

Top notch choice for large groups or dinner for two. Great flavor and high quality of food. Salads will feed 2-3 people.

Wonderful food in one of my favorite cities. I work in MSP from time to time and had to try this spot after hearing great things from friends who live here. Was not disappointed

The pizza is great, with a chewy salty sweet crust I can't resist! The restaurant was crowded and the service a bit slow due to the crowd but the hubbub and atmosphere and delicious food made it all worth it. Great place to meet friends for some pizza and a drink!

Simply put, this is a no-frills converted hotel lobby that serves great food. Oh my, I am so grateful that a friend selected this place because it was really good. We ordered a pizza and multiple empanadas, and they were outstanding. It was easy to order at the counter and be served, as you had a number at your table.

Food was fresh and amazing. From the first hire of the pizza you can tell they use high quality ingredients and took their time in the preparation. Their hard work and dedication to serving high quality food is reflected in how good this pizza and empanada were. Keep in mind this is Italian food with an Argentinian twist and they hit it on the nail. Very light and airy pizza and the Parmesan on the crust is an elegant touch that adds another layer of flavor to the already tasty pizza. Their hard empanadas were the star of the show. The dough was crispy and soft with a flavor packed filling. The pollo one is hands down my favorite. So fresh and you can taste the individual ingredients used in preparing this dish. The sauce that comes with the empanadas are second to none. The donuts are good, you can't miss with them. Overall very good food, service was excellent and friendly, a lot of rich history displayed inside the restaurant. Don't take my word for it, go ahead and give this restaurant a try, especially if you want to switch up from tradition Italian pizza

The pizzas are a pretty decent size. I don't think an adult can finish one by themself unless they have a super big appetite. It's kind of a self servy type place where you order then sit down. We got the Campo and Porteno pizzas. Both were pretty good. Personally I don't think it's better than a slice of NY pepperoni but it's something different.

Wonderful experience, best crust and just enough salty pizza with plenty of extra cheese. Indoor and outdoor seating, great ambiance and good service.

Fantastic pizza. Love the saltiness of the cheese on it. One of my favorite pizzas. Only thing I didn't like is them adding on a restaurant fee of 18%.

Wife is a Cesar salad enthusiast so we decided to check this place out. Walking in, you seat yourself and order at the register when you're ready. Plates, cups, utensils, and a water jug is all self serve - which I thought was weird since the restaurant itself is pretty nice. Plates and utensils were dirty. You also get charged a 10% and 18% service fee which I thought was ridiculous since you're pretty much serving and cleaning up after yourself. Food was great. Service and cleanliness needs an upgrade for sure.

I call myself a pizza snob and I'm so glad I found Boludo! I love my crust to be crispy and my pepperoni to be crisp too and Boludo does just that! The flavor is just amazing that makes their pizzas stand out from the rest. Honorable mentions: the Caesar salad, the churro donuts and the pollo empanada. So many great items, just go check them out!

Food looks great. Unfortunately I wasn't able to have lunch. Upon entering I was given a menu by a busser and told to sit wherever I'd like. I was not informed that I had to order up front so I sat at a table being ignored for 10 minutes before I walked out. To make matters worse, a blond curly haired woman was standing at the front, back turned and on her phone. I had to speak up to get her attention and that's when she told me I should have ordered first then sat down. My bad I guess... Great reviews must be only for the food because the customer service is lacking.

Ordered delivery via uber eats. So I haven't been to the restaurant. This place is damn near a 5 star. Order 2000 empanadas and call it a day. The chef that makes those is unbelievable. I mean WOW. I wish I just got them and skipped the pizza. The chef that makes the pies needs help. Although I appreciate the high quality pepperoni. This pie is a bust. The sauce is waaaaaayyyyyyyy to sweet. I mean a heavy hand with the sugar. You guys need to fix that. And the crust is limp....wet limp. And oily. Not sure they pay enough respect to the pizza maker. People think it's easy but it's a skill...or a craft. You can't hire Johnny Billy off the street and teach him how to make a pizza. Doesent work like that. If this place figures out how to make a proper pizza? And with those empanadas....omg. I would never leave. Cheers

I've only been here once and it was pretty good. Our table ordered a variety of pizzas and empanadas. The empanadas have a whole side of the menu but they really are not a meal as they are individual so plan on ordering multiple especially if you want to share. The pizza was very good. Wood fire pizza, it came out fast no real complaints. You ordered at the front and someone drops the food off at your table so there's really no servers. It's also not a very large place and although we walked in and found a spot right away it did fill up quickly while we were there so keep that in mind when coming here it's first come first served. There's also no bar just a small selection of canned drinks that again you order and pay for up front. Overall I don't really have any complaints it's just not something that really blew me away. I think the food was good but the vibes were more fast casual with dine-in prices.

Limited menu, but everything on the menu is quite tasty, from classic Caesar salad to their own house salad. Salad portions are large and meant to share. The pizzas themselves are brick-oven fired like Punch, Blaze or Tono. But the Argentinian flare makes the flavors unique and intriguing. A friend got the pizza with pear on it. The flavors worked together amazingly well. My only reason for not giving Boludo a 5/5 is the self-service model, which I don't think fits perfectly in the neighborhood.

Boludo is one of our favorite pizza joints around, with super easy access from the light rail. We had the pepperoni pizza, chicken + beef empanadas, flan, and churro donuts. Everything we had felt like a home run. My only tip would be that dine in makes all the difference. Eating that pizza fresh makes all the $$ you spend worth every penny. I would be happy to recommend anything on their menu to any of my friends.

Food was excellent. I tried the pizza and chicken empanada. I ordered wine but would not recommend. Malbec was served very cold which was odd. Only reason for three stars was the addition of required 18% gratuity to my bill. You seat yourself, order at counter, get your own water, get your own napkins and silverware. There should be no mandatory tip added to bill if restaurant operates like a fast food restaurant.

4.5 stars First things first, we had a problem with our order. We ordered an olive and onion pizza (a standard one on the menu) but when it came we didn't see any olives We each ate a piece and nope, no olives. I said something to a lady working who apologized and said they were out of olives. What? I ask why they didn't tell us and she said the man who took our order must have been confused (and the guy making it too i guess). But, every restaurant is going to make mistakes now and then, but how they handle them is what matters. The man who took our order came and apologized and offered a free dessert. Perfect way to handle it. I would have preferred to have been told when I ordered so dinner wasn't just an onion pizza (which was still very good) but all things considered, I was happy with the experience. Now the review... The caesar salad was very good, with a good spicy kick. I hate croutons, but they were crushed on top, way to do it. The empanada was also good, with corn, chiles, and cheese. The chimichurri sauce rounded out the flavor. The pizza has a nice soft crust (not an italian place) with lots of cheese. But it really needed those olives! The donuts were warm and soft. Sadly we were too full to really enjoy them. The thing that did bother me is an 18% service fee. Just charge the price on your menu. Overall the food was good, the staff friendly and helpful. If I get the chance I will be back.

I've ordered here twice for take out and the food was absolutely delicious both times. My only issue is the service. First time I arrived and moments before walking in a guy told me they were closed and no more orders...even though I was picking up a order. Second time,the register girls were just confused. Service just didn't really seem welcoming and I was happy I wasn't dining in. Overall the food was great. The empanadas are excellent and the pizza took me by surprise. Price was a bit much but I would recommend this restaurant for the food alone. I'd probably try another location for the service. Also parking is along the street. They have outdoor seating and booths/tables inside but the space is not that big. Almost looked like there was some type of theatre on the back that was closed off. I loved the food though!

Wowza! I usually get my empanadas from a competitor that's a bit closer to home, but I'm a convert and will absolutely be making the trek back to this place more often! With a few locations in the Cities, we stopped by this spot on a rainy afternoon post a matinee show. There was street parking available to make it easy! The space itself is very small, with only four or five tables that fit about four people each. I wouldn't recommend for groups larger than four...stick to takeout ;) Service was quick and attentive, which was awesome! The two of us shared three empanadas and one pizza, which was the perfect amount! All three of the empanadas were yummy, but I especially appreciated the Ham and Cheese! The Campa pizza was also delish! LOTS of cheese on these pizzas, so come ready!! Can't wait to come back and try more!

In the Downtown area of Minneapolis, this restaurant sits walking distance from the US Bank Stadium and the food was delicious!! I was genuinely surprised on the quality of food! Large restaurant but only seems to have half of it open during slow days. A little pricey for some empanadas. I live in Vegas and I've had amazing empanadas that are half the price. Overall a great lunch date.

For starters, Argentinian pizza is just absolutely not what this is. It is a different style for sure but Argentinian pizza is known for heavy cheese and low amounts of sauce. Pizza - 2.4 stars That sauce is sickly sweet, I'm not sure exactly why, everything else about the pizza would be incredible but the sauce makes it unenjoyable and distinctively not Argentinian pizza. Empanadas - 2.1 stars Like quite honestly a slight step above a gas station empanada. It feels like I'm hating, but I just try to be as honest in my reviews as possible. Environment and service - 4.5 Quick service and quick food was definitely the big plus here and what brings it up to a overall 3 star location!

Back in Minneapolis for a few days. Friends took me to Boludo near US Bank Stadium. Had the pepperoni and fugazzetti pizzas, and several different empanadas. Great pizzas but really loved the different empanadas. So good. Service people were really nice. Enjoyed the evening with my friends. Look forward to going back again when I'm back in town.

Excellent fusion takes on pizza, empanadas, and appetizers. A delicious menu, helpful staff, and all affordable.

WOW! Honestly, Best food I've had in a while 1) Margarita Pizza - True freshness when it comes to the mozzarella, while the thin crust in the middle and crispy outer crust made this (8.7/10) 2) Fugazzetta pan pizza style, cheese blend, onion, kalamata olives - what a cheesy experience this was I would definitely get this again (9.1/10) 3) EMPANADAS - By far the best Empanadas I have ever had (9.2/10) Some of the ones I got: Carne- beef picadillo, ají molido, olives Puerro - creamed leeks, gorgonzola Espinaca - spinach, fresno pepper, reggianito cheese Pollo - chicken, peppers, oregano Humita - corn, fresno & serrano peppers, fontina 4) Churro Donuts - if you know me, I dont like an overload of cinnamon or Caramel, so my wife's rating (9.5/10) Overall Food, Service & Vibe 9.1/10

This will be my second visit to Boludo and I am still in love with the food. First visit I was able to try some empanadas and the donuts. Amazing flavor on both and would highly recommend for anyone looking for some unique flavor profiles. The second visit I was finally able to try their pizzas. The pizza was sensational. The crust is super flaky and covered in fresh shredded cheese. Their sauce is light, flavorful, and has a hint of sweetness. These cheese and pepperoni were top notch and a perfect complement to the whole dish. I will be back again as I am now hooked on this za!

apparently don't like black ppl or something I walked in after a long bike ride just wanting some food and was treated like I was trespassing. After waiting for 5mins the servers just sat and looked at me while they watched TV. so I just went next door to different restaurant.

This spot offers Argentinian style pizza, empanadas, and postres (desserts). It's not every day I'm in Minnesota or eating Argentinian food, so I had to try this highly recommended place while here. There were 2 other parties here on Sunday around noon. Ordered the Campo, which came out to a little over $20. The pizza is shaped in a rhomboid about 12 inches long, 8 inches wide. The crust is thin, has a crisp and nice lightly salted taste. It wasn't too heavy which is great! Overall, the ambiance is casual and the music is a vibe. Everything is self-service, except the food obviously. The cost is a bit prohibitive but it might be worth returning to try the empanadas/postres!

This is our favorite pizza spot in the city. The pizza has a sweet touch to the sauce and very flavorful. We get the chorizo pizza and it never disappoints. Also recommend getting the empanadas!

Food was so tasty and really liked the ambiance. Haven't had pizza that flavorful in a long time!!!

Boludo has great pizza!! I've had the margarita and pepperoni both were great! The South Minneapolis location is small but cozy. Not suitable for large parties The downtown location is much bigger for larger parties! Right next to US bank stadium. The sauce on each pizza has a sweet and savory taste to it, it's pretty unique! The Cesar salad is amazing, best salad I've had! It's a little strong on the lemon but that's why I like it!

I always love Boludo. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Parking is metered street parking or there are ramps nearby. The restaurant is not the cleanest. Floors have been kind of sticky and crummy a few times when I was in there, so I always get takeout because they seem to keep the kitchen clean.

Oh my... this is my idea of Heaven. Empanadas!!!! As a Zonian growing up in the Panamá Canal Zone, empanadas were my staple diet. A wonderful parking lot attendant at The Armory suggested we visit here. She was dead on. The two of us shared three. The carne, pollo, and spinach. All were delicious. The ambiance was authentic with terrific Latino music playing. The ladies room was immaculate. We definitely will visit again.

Excellent food in a fun and festive location! Love seeing the Argentinan flag everywhere and Messi's face, hahah. The empanadas were so flavorful and obviously fresh. I had the spinach one and the carne one and found that two was the right number for a smaller lunch portion. Would return!