Buenas

The venue's relaxing ambiance and attentive service were notable, but our main goal was to try the empanadas, which fell short. The crust was unimpressive, and the filling suffered from excessive moisture and a lack of freshness. 😕 the empanada looks delicious but it is not 😩

Recently visited their Bow Market shop and tried a variety of empanada delights. Every single bite was perfection! The fillings were so flavorful and creative! You can tell the care that goes into making each of their empanadas. Also great Pebre and Chimi, staples now in our home. Staff is exceptional and friendly. Can’t wait to go back.

We got their hotdogs wrapped in empanada dough, ham and cheese, beef, and spinach and cheese empanadas 2 each). The beef was the best of all, but none of them were very good. They were so so and all of the dough was somewhat undercooked.

I can't drive past either location (Bow Market or Charles River Speedway) without treating myself to a lil Buenas ✨️ Every single empanada is delicious. I'm shocked by some of the reviews claiming they are small? Idk where yall are getting your empanadas typically but these are sized normally. I think maybe we're just so accustomed to larger portions in America? Regardless, the only reason I'm ever upset by the size is because they are delicious and gone too soon. Solution? By two! The owner is the kindest and her staff are incredibly sweet. Definitely recommend everyone support Buenas. And often!

What a disappointing empanada, the worst I ever had. A dried out lamp of dough that wasn’t cooked properly, with the overcooked spinach and next to none cheese, the tiniest of sizes yet $4.82

Tasty little treat. The woman behind the counter was very nice and accomidating. I thought the empanadas were a bit small for the price but still enjoyed them.

I happen to be working in the area the day I stopped in for a bite. Little did I know this was going to be become my go to spot for the foreseeable future. Not only is the food awesome, the service was great and it was so clean you could eat off the floor. You can tell whoever owns it, truly loves what they do.

Oh Buenas how I love thee! These are some of my favorite empanadas! The flavor combinations are so creative and expertly delicious. A beautiful buttery shell encompasses cheesy deliciousness in the ham and cheese, dreams and happiness in the beef, and my Personal favorite guava and cheese is a thing of absolute perfection. Give them a try and I promise you’ll fall immediately in love.

Since we had just eaten lunch, we felt for a little snack while roaming around. We wanted to try their Colombian chicken while the employees insisted on trying their impossible chorip empanadas. Both were very flavorful and cooked well but we still weren't fans of the imitation meat since the texture just wasn't there. It's a very small space with no indoor seats but wasn't a problem on that day since the weather was beautiful for the many outdoor tables. Overall, food wasn't bad but I don't feel so inclined to come again.

If you're looking for a quick bite in Bow Market, this is a great spot! I came towards the end of the evening, so there wasn't as much selection available, but there usually are a bunch of flavors. I ended up going with the Chicken Empanada. I'm not sure it tasted exactly how I was imagining, since the dough was more flakey than I'm used to, but it was delicious! It also wasn't too greasy, which I very much appreciated. The staff here was really nice, especially given I came shortly before closing. It's a pretty small spot, so I'd recommend taking your empanadas to go or eating outside. You can also order in bulk if you'd like, so that's another great option if you'd like to take some home. Next time I'd like to try some of the other flavors!

Great empanadas and lots of veggie options. Sauce wasn't needed but I want to get it next time.

'Nada is better than this! At this point, I've tried many a Buenas empanada. They offer different options for frozen empanadas (and some other goodies like chimichurri and pebre) each week at buenas.co/fuckcorona (yep, you read that right). Follow them on IG to see what they're currently cooking up! Delivery is smooth, and you just bake them from frozen for about 15 minutes. Some offerings are seasonal like the apple, cheddar, and fluff emp for Somerville's Fluff Festival! Some other specialty ones are the short rib mac n cheese, buffalo cauliflower, & crab rangoon which are so yummy and indulgent. They also offer Nada Dogs - literally hot dogs wrapped in empanada dough. The classics like ham & cheese, beef, and tuna are all solid. Having these excellent empanadas in the freezer to enjoy any time makes quarantine just a tiny bit better. Muchas gracias, Buenas!!

Hidden gem. Unique combinations and created with heart and soul. Thank you for sharing your combination expertise in pairing delicious and local ingredients with your passion for innovative culinary tastes. Explosion in my mouth!

Buenas has amazing beef empanadas - they really do honor the classic filling flavor and the pastry outside is crunchy, flaky and perfect. The other flavors we tried were just not as good as the beef. Ham and cheese - was very reminiscent of breakfast (not in a bad way, but not what I was expecting) Pizza - basically just pepperoni in puff pastry...needed a lot more cheese Corn, root vegetable - both lacked flavor and texture Overall, I'll be back to order a LOT of the beef empanadas, but skip the other flavors.

Great selection of empanadas. They have more options for frozen empanadas than fresh ones. I bought frozen ham & cheese and chicken parmesan empanadas. Both of them tasted good after reheating at home. Customer service was friendly and fast. Wil be back to try more empanadas.

These empanadas are such a treat! Anytime I am in the area I stop by to have some for lunch, or grab one for snack, but always get extra to keep in the freezer! I love the variety of options (ham & cheese is my fav!) . Make sure you grab a jar of their sauces as well. We need more community-centric female, minority businesses like this! Oh and all the staff are pretty rad!

Enjoyed these on a night out at bow market. We tried and enjoyed the beef, the guava and cheese, and the ham and cheese- in that order. Food was ready quickly and tasty. If you happen to have a fire pit, keeping your empanadas close by is one way to keep them hot! Worth a try if you're around.

Unequivocally my favorite place to eat in the Boston area. Stop in for delicious emps and bring them to remnant brew co next door for the best Sunday you've ever had

Beef empanadas and ham and cheese were great! The service was quick. We didn't buy any frozen ones but maybe next time. If you're visiting Bow Market I recommend stopping by.

Amazing place! Highly recommend them for their food, service, and amazing energy :)) I stopped by with my dog and they offered me a free treat for my dog which made our day and absolutely love their human food too!

Purchased 3 empanadas: samosa and 2 beef. They weren't that great. They had clearly been sitting out on the warmer for a bit. A little soggy. I ate them and felt pretty gross after. They charge top-dollar for sub par empanadas so I won't be returning.

What an amazing awesome place. I have been coming for their extraordinary empanadas but today was time for my yearly hot dog, and Buenas didn't disappoint!!! For Bastille Day the owner made a dog with brie, apples and dijon. Yummy!!!! Thanks for making my yearly frankfurter so memorable year after year!!!!

I loveeeee empanadas so much but I wasn't really a fan of Buenas. I tried super hard to like them too. I tried their Buenas Beef, Ham & Cheese, and Humita (corn, mozz, peppers). The pastries of the empanadas were yummy and flaky, but the filling is where I was disappointed. The Buenas Beef was the only one I enjoyed - tasted almost like taco meat with delicious herbs/seasoning. The ham and cheese filling was super mushy - was expecting somewhat diced ham inside? The humita one tasted like frozen/corn from a can, not a fan. I would recommend trying their speciality flavors and their buenas beef, but steer clear of their humita and ham and cheese.

We ordered Buenas for our daughter's 2nd birthday party. And it was awesome! We got an assortment of 3 flavors- the spinach and cheese (my personal fav), the roasted root veggie (classic), and the short rib mac and cheese (a crowd pleaser). The Prebre (tangy and spicy) and Chimichuri (herby deliciousness) sauces were also great! We picked them up frozen a few days before and warmed them up in the oven the day of the party. It was super simple and a huge hit with both the adults and picky toddlers. I wish I lived closer. Although that could be dangerous...

I love how there's always a different filling option every time I go, but I love their salsas, pebre especially. And salsa means sauce, not just some spicy ass cooked tomato situation. They just started selling the empanada dough in pre cut rounds and I'm gonna get my hands on some of that stat.

I would like to preface this review by saying that I'm gluten intolerant. This is actually a complaint. The entire time I've lived in Somerville, I've suffered sub par empanadas everywhere I go. I love them, so when they are on the menu - I'm ordering them. They are never the filled + baked pastry I'm looking for. Either fried, or made of corn dough, or just generally a pointless calorie trade off, I've always been left disappointed, and sad that great empanadas were so hard to find. Then I tasted Buenas. Heaven. Tender dough, perfectly filled, golden brown little flavor pockets. It doesn't even matter what the filling is. Sometimes they get a little weird, but I'm here for it. I trust that they know what they are doing because they have been doing it so well for so long, and guess what? They've never led me astray. I just wish they were gluten free, and for that - I cannot forgive this hardcore + hardworking pair. How dare they make such delicious things in such close proximity to me and TEMP me towards an assortment of inevitable inflammatory nightmares. What kind of person DOES THAT? Rude. But also, authentic, delicious, made with so much love + care, and really - the best around.

Buenas is part of the new 1 bow street complex. They sell empanadas at 3.25 a pop. The empanadas are small bundles of comfort food. I tried the spinach and cheese empanada and the spare rib + Mac and cheese empanada. The spare rib + Mac and cheese was excellent! The spinach and cheese was good as well, especially because it was fresh from the oven. I will definitely drop back in next time I'm near! I only have two slight complaints. The empanadas don't seem to be kept warm enough. The spinach and cheese just come out of the oven, so that was great, but the other one was lukewarm, even though it was only 15 minutes after opening. Also, I think 3.25 for an empanada is bit pricy considering how small they are.

Buenas has been on my mind since I first stepped foot in their unique, original concept shop. I'm constantly seeking out independently owned small businesses owned by humans who care deeply about their product and every single person who walks in the door and this shop hits every mark for me. They're constantly trying new things and pushing the limits while remaining so unbelievably consistent. I would eat here every single day if I could. Go here, often.

If you are craving empanadas are in MA, this is the place to go! So good, large portions, and great quality! Yum!

I stopped here about a month ago, before the opening of Bow Street. Buenas did not have any empanadas that night, but I ordered a veggie dog wrapped in empanada dough and the polenta. The veggie dog was delicious (I think it was Morning Star brand). The polenta was rich and creamy, very reminiscent of grits. I hope to return soon to try the empanadas.

We ordered these empanadas while getting beer at remnant and I was so excited to finally get empanadas in Boston. But these were such a disappointment. They were lukewarm at best and the meat had no seasoning it seemed. I'm giving three stars on the benefit of the doubt that these are some other kind of empanadas then the ones I know because the dough was so so thick for something so so small. At least try it for yourself!

Hot and ready empanadas or takeaway frozen option to make at home. Delicious variety for meat lovers and vegans alike. Don't miss their pre-order drops of specials like the Big Mac, Crab Rangoon, Oreo Cheesecake, and other exotic options. Another great option is MAKE-YOUR-OWN empanadas at home with $5 take home dough! Definitely a must try at Bow Market in Somerville.

I can't even imagine the amount of work that goes into these delicious treats, so 5 bucks for emps is insane to me - considering the alternatives that kind of money gets you. There's love in everything that's been built here and i can't wait to come back. I'm a fan forever!

Their pebre sauce is my go to. Even on plain white bread it's amazing! My favorites are ham and cheese + spinach and feta empanadas! Obsessed with the Dough because it's baked and not fried. Such a great snack to go along with everything else at bow market

I looked forward to these for a long time cause they were never open. I tried two empanadas (one with peppers & mozzarella, the other with chimichurri & mushroom) and the dough was too thick, still felt a little undercooked. The filling was very bland/flavorless and they cost $5 each which is a lot for a small empanada.

Buenas just keeps getting better! I've been there a few times since they opened and last night I tried the root vegetable empanada with pebre sauce and another veggie one and WOW! Incredible flavors and SO delicious and satisfying. Thank you for having such wonderful food and ambiance! I'll definitely be back soon.

Delicious and loved the ability to pick up frozen to make later. Empanadas were unique. I'm excited to go back and try new flavors!

This place really exceeded my expectations. Awesome food, really great staff. Their empanadas are like an authentic taste of home (I'm from Miami, I think the owners are too?). LOVE the Chimi sauce, I put it on everything when I cook at home.

Amazing food and super friendly staff. The menu is well thought out and changes regularly so even if they're out of empanadas there is always something yum to try. Looking forward to bringing friends here.

Delicious! These people put their heart and soul into making quality, authentic food and it shows. I absolutely love their chimi sauce and will put in on empanadas, bread, and whatever else someone puts in front of me.

Certainly not the traditional empanadas we were expecting. They were too doughy and reminded me of a calzone. Plus they were waaaaaay too expensive! I've had much better empanadas for a $1 other places ...

The Crab Rangoon empanadas are one of the best things I've ever had! Great food from great people.

All of the good things. Rotating local menu of deliciousness. Been multiple times and everytime, without fail, magic happens. Take the sauce home. Life changing.

Buenas is so good. I get their empanadas every time I need a bite while enjoying my hipster beer experience at Remnant. I only wish I could bring my beer across the courtyard and hang out at the Maxi Kiosko instead.

I'm not sure how to describe how much I love this place. It's not just the empanadas, because those are great. Everything else is JUST AS AMAZING! The sauces are the real sleeper hit, I keep a jar in my house whenever I can and gift it whenever in doubt of a god housewarming present. So happy to have Bow Market!