Half Moon Empanadas

Half Moon Empanadas is a delightful spot for anyone who enjoys fresh, flavorful comfort food. The empanadas are perfectly baked with a crisp exterior and generously filled, offering a great balance of taste and texture. The menu has good variety, catering to different preferences, and everything feels freshly made. The place has a warm, inviting vibe, and the service is friendly and efficient, making it ideal for a quick bite or a relaxed meal. Overall, Half Moon Empanadas delivers quality, taste, and consistency. A must-visit for empanada lovers and anyone looking to try something different and satisfying.

Fine, for airport food. The service is very fast, because the empanadas are pre-made. I imagine they're not very fresh because of that. I had to ask a few times to get the attention of the cashier, but overall I was in and out in a fraction of the time of a restaurant that makes the food on demand.

After spending some time exploring the vibrant termilas, we decided to take a break and indulge in some delicious empanadas. The moment we stepped into the cozy eatery, we were greeted with warm smiles and friendly service, setting the tone for what turned out to be a delightful experience. We eagerly placed our orders and were pleasantly surprised when our empanadas arrived, they were larger than we had anticipated, filled generously with a scrumptious mix of cheese and meat. As we dug in, I quickly discovered that the cheese empanadas were a standout. Each bite burst with flavor, a delightful cheesy goodness that made my taste buds dance with joy. While the meat-filled empanadas were tasty in their own right, they just couldn’t quite compare to the delightful richness of the cheese. The ambiance of the place added to our enjoyment. With a spacious seating area that was comfortably arranged, we were able to relax and savor our food without feeling rushed or crowded. It was the perfect spot to unwind after our wanderings. Overall, our experience was not just good, it was exceptional. Between the welcoming atmosphere, the mouthwatering empanadas, and the attentive staff, we left with satisfied appetites and happy hearts, already planning our next visit!

Really wanted to rate this higher because I love empanadas. But the woman running the place was visible through the back door scrolling on her phone for 5 minutes, headphones on, oblivious to waiting customers. Other reviewers reported similar experiences, so perhaps the manager or owner could train her.

Was studiously ignored by the person behind the counter while I asked to buy empanadas. She took her time pouring herself a cup of coffee washing her hands while I stood there saying hello hello and I got no acknowledgment that I was there. Do not waste your time with this place.

This a gem of food. And i am very picky. The beefy empanada were delicate crusty on the outside and flavorful ground beef. The chicken is too spicy despite the lady pushing for it but return to let her know and i got to exchanged it for something else. Very good courteous customer service it. The menu is small compared to its neighbors who are constantly busy because of their brand This place needs more promotion. Maybe a free sample counter

The actual empanadas are dry but still somewhat tasty. I would recommend stopping by the closest Hudson News & Gifts for some Immodium after.

I got one of these empanadas last night while waiting for my flight and I’m still sick from it! It was so greasy and tasted like oil. I shouldn’t have kept eating it. Shortly after I ate it I started feeling sick, that lasted all night and all day today. Never again will I eat here.

They bake their empanadas. That's arguable the most important thing is to not fry them.

The other reviews are accurate. Flavour is not bad, but extremely pricey. One small empanada is $7.29. Tall about inflation.

I wanted different empanadas (beef), but they only had chicken and I was hungry. So I tried it. The chicken is dry despite being coated in a somewhat sweet sauce, and the empanada taste stale and room temperature. Maybe the beef ones are better, but those are continuously sold out (while the chicken just sits there).

The food here is really really good but I got my empanadas and they were cold in the center. When I went back to ask for them heated, the man working there was just completely unhelpful. I work in food service so I get the struggle and I wasn't expecting him to be nice or even friendly, but he just stared at me blankly and said "it should be warm". I explained again that it wasn't and he told me over and over again that it should be. I asked him to heat it up and he said that they don't have a toaster or a microwave. This feels like an easy fix to me. They should have a microwave or toaster to reheat empanadas that didn't get heated all the way from the heat lamps. Again, the food was really good (if I ignore the temperature) and it was given to me very fast. A great super quick pit stop if you don't mind cold food!

Well on a whim stopped here. I love empanadas but found these to be lacking. The Spicy chicken filling was savory and spicy but the outside was so dry it was almost like eating paper. The edges cracked like a cracker. Maybe that is the idea but at 7 dollars for each I had expected a pillowy dough. The winner was the dulce de Leche filling like a caramel pudding! It was delicious except for the cracker type crust. This airport has very pivoted limited offerings for food and this is a good as it gets.

I wanted to try something other than a chain restaurant I'd already been to. The female employee who assisted me was very pleasant. She answered my questions and gave me suggestions. I chose the El Gaucho and Dulce de Leche. The crust/shell was very good. The ingredients seemed fresh and were tasty. I love how they're stamped with the name/flavor. Glad I was able to try something new.

Happily surprised with this spot at the Phoenix airport! The dough and filling is yummy. I went with the classic beef, which is supposedly the crowd favorite. The filling was a bit dry but had great flavor and they have red pepper and egg mixed in which adds a richness.

The most frustratingly, disappointing and unintelligent empanada joint! I've tried time and again to give this PHX airport empanada restaurant a chance and EVERY TIME their staff is so incredibly interested and inefficient with their service. When you are able to guide them into servicing you, the empanadas are good, but you basically have to spoon feed them along the way through the process. Aaaaargh, please get a whole new team, start over and then you'll get somewhere.

We came in actually ON TIME for our flight and had some time to stop and grab a bite to eat and Lashaunda grabbed our attention with a beautiful smile and kind personality here at half moon empanadas! We tried the Nutella dessert empanada and WOW is all I can say! Thank you again for such an amazing experience here!!

I Paid almost 8$ for this tiny empty Empada. The service was good although I was the only person in line. Now I see why.

I ordered 4 empanadas. We got 2 spinach and cheese, but ordered 2 cheese. Can't eat those because of meds. The chicken was gross. I ate the three cheese but it was soggy. Three 3 away. Don't pay $10 an empanada. They are not worth the money. We got Panera instead. If Panera is a better choice, your day not going well

Empanadas are good enough, but holy smokes the prices are out of control - $6.99 per empanada. For comparison, they are under $3 apiece in FLL and even MCO. Tried once but will not buy here again unless the price comes down to something remotely reasonable.