Little Patagonia Empanadas & Cafe

Argentinian restaurant · Galleria

Little Patagonia Empanadas & Cafe

Argentinian restaurant · Galleria

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5393 Westheimer Rd Suite B, Houston, TX 77056

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Savory & sweet empanadas, breakfast, coffee, and iced lattes  

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5393 Westheimer Rd Suite B, Houston, TX 77056 Get directions

littlepatagoniahouston.com
@littlepatagoniahouston

$10–20 · Menu

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5393 Westheimer Rd Suite B, Houston, TX 77056 Get directions

+1 832 804 6905
littlepatagoniahouston.com
@littlepatagoniahouston

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Where to Eat at the Austin FC Q2 Soccer Stadium in Austin | Eater Austin

"An Argentinean food spot making its stadium debut (and opening a restaurant on Guadalupe) serves flavorful, spicy empanadas filled with meats and vegetables — examples include brisket, chicken, and spinach — and a choripán sandwich featuring grilled chorizo; sweet items this year include a guava empanada, alfajores (a dulce de leche sandwich cookie), and game-day crepes (served in Section 126)." - Courtney E. Smith

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Lemonade Milkshake

Google
Awesome little hidden gem for some really good empanadas! 🥟 Had the lamb & brisket empanadas along w/ the mandarin salad & all were super amazing! Lady taking my order was super nice & ensured my order was prepped to perfection. Definitely worth the visit! 👍🏻👍🏻

Carrie Lai

Google
I had the most savory empanadas in Argentina many years ago. That flavor seemed to be back when I tried the empanadas in Little Patagonia.

Syed Talal Arshad

Google
I was going to say that this is the best place to eat Empanadas in Houston, and then I corrected myself and thought that it's probably the best in Texas, no but wait, this could be the best place in the US ...!!

thc productions

Google
We enjoyed a visit to Little Patagonia. They even have very good iced latte coffee drinks. We enjoyed a plethora of empanadas. Everything we tried was very tasty and tender and the crust was very light. The branding was a nice touch. We shared a beef, a spicy beef, a spinach, a brisket and a pumpkin empanada. The one star deduction was because they were pretty small.

Laura Oldham

Google
This little gem of a place was within walking distance of our hotel so we decided to try it out. So glad we did! Absolutely delicious empanadas. Sweet and savory flavors with a perfect flaky crust. Service was excellent and the restaurant itself was spotless and inviting. Make sure to visit!

htx herbivore

Google
I came here for lunch with a friend, and we loved the empanadas! I really enjoyed the spinach empanada and the cheese, onion, & mushroom one, but I didn’t love the guava one as much (was a bit too sweet for me). Overall, great food, good service, and reasonably priced!

Lulu Rose

Google
The guy taking our order was really helpful and friendly. He was good at recommending wines as well. The food was all really tasty and good value. The restaurant had a good atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening there.

Brandon Scholl

Google
I don't have much experience with empanadas, but the spicy beef and brisket were as described. Very tasty and very good service. The house salad was just mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, and croutons which isn't really my thing, but that's just me. Good experience, would recommend.
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Requel P.

Yelp
Still have nothing but great things to say about my favorite empanadas cafe. Today I did an online order for the first time and had enough points for a free empanada. When I went inside I was kindly greeted by a lovely lady behind the counter as she was preparing my food. I took a seat on the cozy booth surrounded by others working from their laptops and enjoying their coffee. The server brought my food to my table hot and neat. She also offered to bring me a cup of water. I ordered their eggs, bacon & cheese as well as the mushrooms, onions and cheese. Both were delicious! I will be seeing them again soon!
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Steve G.

Yelp
Really good little place to eat in a shopping center in a nice part of Houston. Delicious crust on the empanadas! Nice people and love the way these empanadas are stamped with what's in them... Great place!
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Maria S.

Yelp
Very friendly Argentinean attendants! I took my parents to eat empanadas. They had chicken and ham and cheese and liked them. I had a spinach empanada. They're really good quality. The chimichurri is served in a small plastic container. For dessert we had apple and Nutella with bananas empanadas. Be prepared to pay for each empanada a little bit over $4.
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Excellent empanadas the staff was so helpful with suggestions and the food was great! You get a dozen for around $50 and get two free with a dozen(cheese) the location is spacious with plenty parking spaces
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Melissa L.

Yelp
What a cute stop! We stopped here for a light bite after church on Sunday before getting ready for our Super Bowl plans later in the day. Little Patagonia gives coffee shop vibes, but with Argentine empanadas. I even saw what looked like a study group and immediately recalled memories of gathering in coffee shops in college. When you order at the counter, you can see all the different empanadas available behind the counter. We opted for 6 between the 2 of us: ham and cheese, spicy beef, and spicy chicken. They were delicious! I love the flaky crust of the ham and cheese and was impressed that the spicy beef/chicken was actually spicy - so good! We also ordered some dessert empanadas to take with us; I liked the strawberry and nutella! Only reason for 4 stars is that since it was our first time, I would have appreciated a bit more guidance from the staff on their empanadas. Overall service wasn't bad though. Oh and lots of parking available in the shopping center!
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Kennedy W.

Yelp
I enjoyed my time at Little Patagonia. I went for a meetup event so I don't think there would typically be that many people there so service was a bit array simply because our party size was difficult to manage. Nevertheless, I ordered the hot chocolate, beef and brisket empanadas. The brisket empanada was a favorite and the beef was good. Flavorful and juicy filling which a crisp exterior. I would return.
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
Stopped by on a whim while traveling and was not disappointed! Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you, this place is a total hidden gem and we loved how the empanadas were displayed and stamped! Everything from the food and drink to the service was amazing! Food: We ordered the Bacon Egg and Cheese, Spicy Chicken, and Apple empanadas. The bacon egg and cheese had an interesting shape and were super yummy on the inside. Incredibly flakey, crisp dough and cheesy center! One note would be to include more egg, but we understand that it's part of the mixture. The spicy chicken empanada was a favorite and the chimichurri sauce served with it was 10/10. The apple empanada was alright. The filling was a bit sour, but we really like the presentation with the powdered sugar. Drinks: We ordered a cappuccino that was delicious and an iced chai latte. No complaints! Great breakfast and lunch spot. We also noticed that they serve beer on draft.
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Rosann M.

Yelp
I absolutely think this is a hidden gem in Houston! The empanadas and coffee is sooo good, and the owner is such a sweetheart. Little Patagonia always has good music, and the ambiance is really chill and calming. FYI It can get busy during lunch time but still really efficient and fast.
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Christine S.

Yelp
My son has been on a Cortado kick lately and so we decided to try Little Patagonia on one of our recent trips to the Galleria area. Don't let the unassuming exterior deter you from trying this place. Our biggest problem was deciding which empanadas we wanted. We ended up trying the egg, bacon, & cheese empanadas, beef and spicy beef empanadas, guava empanadas, strawberry and Nutella empanadas and ham and cheese empanada. All the empanadas were yummy but the beef and spicy beef empanadas were our favorite savory options. Just the right balance of flavors and don't forget to ask for their signature chimichurri sauce. Add a little of that to every bite and you won't be disappointed. The day we went they were out of the guava and cheese empanadas and frankly the plain guava ones are a bit too sweet for me. I imagine the guava and cheese are probably the perfect balance as cream cheese tends to cut through the sweetness of guava. As for the Cortados both my hubby and son were very happy with them. "Nice and smooth" was phrase they kept saying and lots of nods of the head. That's about as good as it gets! We will definitely be back.
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Thione T.

Yelp
I started out with two empanadas and was BLOWN AWAY! The best empanadas I've ever had and proceeded to buy more in different flavors cause they were so good. I enjoyed all of them. I got spicy beef, spicy chicken, lamb, spinach, banana, and apple and all of them were amazing. I can't even say I had a favorite and I do feel they are reasonably priced as well. The choriban however was okay. For $16 I don't think it was worth it. It was good, but I would only order the empanadas next time I'm here. I do like that the bread was very garlicly. Like garlic butter bread kind of. You have to order up front and most of the time they do bring your food to the table, or you might have to pick it up from the cashier. Cute and quiet. Great place to catch up with friends. 100% would come back again for ANY kind of empanadas.
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Nicolle M.

Yelp
Stopped by this place on a whim when looking for some coffee, but the empanadas were phenomenal! We tried the Ham and cheese, spicy beef, and a nutella and banana empanada. The spicy beef was the favorite. It so good I considered taking a dozen home. The ham and cheese was also good- the cheese was melted and gooey :) I liked how the cooked the empanadas to order. They didnt feel just warmed but fresh. Overall highly recommend! Great service staff and the ambiance was cute. They also serve wine!
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Alan H.

Yelp
Come here for Empanadas Heaven! We ordered three: ham & cheese, spicy beef, and banana & Nutella. Ham & cheese is traditional and is a classic that you can't go wrong with. The spicy beef with chimichurri sauce was delicious. The banana & Nutella was okay, the Nutella got a bit cooked and wasn't the same smooth consistency at one end of the empanada. The service was fast and friendly! The ambiance is filled wihh the empanadas and wine. We wished we could have tried some of the wine!
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Tim C.

Yelp
We enjoyed a visit to Little Patagonia. They even have very good iced latte coffee drinks. We enjoyed a plethora of empanadas. Everything we tried was very tasty and tender and the crust was very light. The branding was a nice touch. We shared a beef, a spicy beef, a spinach, a brisket and a pumpkin empanada. The one star deduction was because they were pretty small.
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Jessica B.

Yelp
Great service, chill atmosphere, delicious empanadas! I've been to little Patagonia twice & truly surprised it isn't busier. They make great coffee, have a wide selection of empanadas & great taste in music (usually playing over the speakers). The music is low enough to where you can still get work done if you wanted to. I took a conference call from the restaurant last time I was there with no issues.
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Morgan W.

Yelp
Run here. For an authentic empanada with homemade bread and homemade filling this is the place to go. The service is amazing. The food is great. It's a beautiful cafe to sit and socialize with friends or just hang out by yourself. Now, I don't know what the running cost is for an empanada but for the size seems pricey but in line with the area the shop is in. That's my only hang up but I don't hold it against them because... I've already been back twice before telling you!
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Karen 2.

Yelp
the empanadas were tasty. tho they were very small. expensive for the portion and quantity. the banana was old in the banana one and the strawberry nutella one barely had strawberry and nutella was goopy.
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Jeremy T.

Yelp
My first thought when visiting this place was where is Jersey Mike's, and the second thing that came to mind is how do they survive selling only $3 and $4 empanadas? The answer is that they must do quite a bit of catering. A sign at the restaurant indicates they have over 35 different flavors of empanadas, but I didn't see nearly that many on their menu. I ordered 3 empanadas during a recent around lunchtime, the ground beef, ground lamb, and brisket. They have no fountain drinks or iced tea, only bottled drinks, so I grabbed a lemonade. I really dislike restaurants that sell bottles only. It makes it very inconvenient for dine in customers, especially those that like refills. However, restaurants are getting cheaper these days and slowly phasing out soda fountains and refills. The empanadas are served, when dining in, on a small chopping block with no plate. They also come with a small tub of chimichurri. I liked all of the empanadas that are made constantly throughout the day but finished off in the oven when you order them. The beef tasted pretty standard, the lamb is slightly more gamey, of course, and the brisket tastes somewhat similar to a miniature chopped beef sandwich. Is this Franklin's BBQ brisket, no, but they're not trying to be. The menu indicates they do use prime beef, though. Overall, a slightly different lunch experience than I was looking for, but if the food is pretty good, then I don't mind.
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Olaedo E.

Yelp
I found this place on Yelp after looking for a quick bite. When I got there, I quickly realized the pictures on Yelp made them look bigger than they actually are and I would need to eat quite a few to satisfy the hunger I had. Although I ended up eating elsewhere, I noticed that inside was clean and had lots of seating for dining in. I came back the following day on my way to the airport. The man at the counter was extremely friendly and helped me decide what to get. I ended up trying the spicy beef and the lamb. Both were so yummy! As a spicy food lover, the spicy beef was actually spicy and both were bursting with flavor. I wish I got more and tried other options but I will most definitely be returning next time I'm in the area.
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Germanie J.

Yelp
Service was speedy Restaurant was tidy and intimate Empanadas were packaged with care and great detail. I loved the freshness and flakiness of the crust. The queso, ham & queso, and beef were my favorite. She gave me the wrong dessert empanadas so I didn't eat more than a bite. Overall it was pretty good.
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Charlene E.

Yelp
On day 1 of our Houston trip, we were craving a bite to eat and wanted empanadas but upon arrival we saw that these weren't the regular sized empanadas we were used to and weren't going to satisfy our hunger. Nonetheless the restaurant was clean and dim, and due to its reviews, we decided we'd return before we had to fly back home. Before heading to the airport we stopped by and the server was very helpful. He helped us navigate through the menu. I opted for the spicy beef empanada, spicy Texas brisket, lamb, and spicy chicken. All a 10/10, so flavorful, easily one of the best empanadas I've ever had. The spicy empanadas were also actually spicy, I was really impressed. The next time I'm in Houston, it is a must that I come back here.
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Htx Herbivore H.

Yelp
I came here for lunch with a friend, and we loved the empanadas! I really enjoyed the spinach empanada and the cheese, onion, & mushroom one, but I didn't love the guava one as much (was a bit too sweet for me). Overall, great food, good service, and reasonably priced!

Cory P.

Yelp
My favorite restaurant in all of Texas. Not kidding. They have savory pies for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also sweet pies for dessert. Omg the cheese, onion, and mushrooms pies are to die for! Wow! My wife is British, who eat lots of pies, and she was blown away. So darn good! My wife actually joking (but sort of not jokingly) said " omg wow, I'm having a foodgasm!"
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Mike O.

Yelp
Best empanadas I've ever had. Truly amazing. .................................................................................. Located in a strip mall.
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Tori N.

Yelp
Amazing service and empanadas! Also a great spot to get work done. The place is clean anf feels elevated. I have to come here more often!
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Annel H.

Yelp
Great place for a snack! The service is great too, they are polite and professional. It's a very chill and laid back place with delicious empanadas and yummy coffee You'll definitely be getting more than one empanada! Parking wise you'll be sure to find a spot!
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Trina D.

Yelp
Cute little cafe with specializing in empanadas. My DH and I walked over to enjoy some empanadas and coffee before making the trek to the airport on a Monday morning. This little cafe is right across the street from the hotel we were staying at. It's in the same shopping center as the Capital Grille. Apparently, they are fairly new. The cafe is clean and spacious. They heat up the empanadas for you and if you buy a sweet one, it's topped with some powder sugar and packed separately from the savory ones. We ordered the spicy brisket, spicy beef, spicy chicken, and the guava cheese empanadas. I also ordered a cafe latte to go. We sat down to enjoy the coffee but took the empanadas with us to enjoy while we finished packing up our things. The spicy ones do pack a bit of a kick. I liked them a lot. It might be spicier than what average folks might want but worth a try. I love spicy foods so I enjoyed the kick of spice. The guava cheese was a nice bit of guava jam and cream cheese filling packed into a pastry. It was good too. The latte used Lavazza espresso and it was strong too. The service was good and we were pretty happy with our picks. They don't open very early so this was the only day we could try them because other days we had to be elsewhere starting at 9 am. My husband's cousins had tried the cafe out the day before and recommended it to us.
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Justin T.

Yelp
I was in the area Christmas shopping and the hunger pangs hit. I just needed a little snack to hold me over while I finished up. This looked like the perfect spot for just that. The menu consists of empanadas of the breakfast, savory and sweet varieties. They also have specialty coffees and drinks to wash it all down. I wasn't sure what the size of the empanadas were so I ordered just two along with a Iced Chai Latte. My two choices were the Spicy Brisket and the Sausage & Cheese. The empanadas are fired up when ordered, so they come out nice and hot. I thought it was so neat that the type of the empanada was stamped on so you know what you are biting into. I started with the brisket and man oh man was it good! The dough itself was soft, yet flakey at the same time. The filling was plentiful and had a very nice heat to it. At that moment, I realized I should've made a meal out of this instead of a snack and ordered some more flavors. The sausage and cheese was delicious too. The sausage was pretty mild but complimented the tasty, melty cheese inside. The Chai Latte was very basic. They filled it to the brim with ice, so I was only able to get a few good sips out of it. As of right now, this is my favorite empanada spot in town. I will be back!
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Brittany B.

Yelp
You know what they say- everything is on Westheimer. In my personal Westheimer explorations, I'd agree lol. New to the block, this joint specialized in Argentinian style empanadas, warmed for service, and truly delicious. I personal love food I'm able to experience with all 5 senses, and this shop delivers. Visually, the shop is quiet and clean. The little filled pockets are displayed like pillowy bakery treats, shiny, and inviting you select them like truffles. The other four senses come to play when the food arrives. I tried the lamb, and the pastry arrived slightly warm to the touch, petite, flaky, and bit spicy (in the best way). The smell was incredibly inviting, and the dough itself was incredibly flaky and pastry like, a delicate sound I want to hear again and again. The Guava was my second choice (as they were out of guava cheese). The filling was plentiful, the consistency smooth, and of course the taste delicious. No assessment is complete without a second dessert right? My Strawberry and Nutella empanada was perhaps over warmed, messy for sure, but certainly delicious. And finally, my Cortado (yes they have espresso based drinks). Mine arrived in the nicest little to-go Cortado cup. It hit the spot. I would certainly order again. If you choose to visit, know they offer a bakers dozen plus (if you purchase 1 dozen, you get 2 empanadas free), which to me sounds like a great option to feed a small group (or one very hungry foodie...your choice). Whichever you choose they're certainly worth a visit.
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Claire D.

Yelp
Probably THE best empanadas ever! I make them all the time and these blew mine out of the water. They also make great coffee. Do not skip them!
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Mark N. T.

Yelp
Congratulations, Argentina! You are the champion of the 2022 World Cup. I didn't go to church. Soccer was my religion on December 18, 2022. The 2022 final made me go to a local Argentina cafe, then I bought empanadas at Little Patagonia. The Texas brisket empanada was super good. Both Argentinians and Texans are meat eaters. I am a fish eater. But I still like it. The little empanadas are around $3. Super expensive for me! I heard that Argentina is in 100% inflation. Probably, next week, it will be $300! LOL.
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Liz N.

Yelp
Y'all these empanadas were ahhhhhhmazing! I've eaten a lot of empanadas in my lifetime since my sister lived in South America and these are legit. To be clear, these are Argentinian empanadas. The employees were so kind and helpful. I got 3 for my lunch-spicy beef, spicy chicken, and mushrooms/onions/cheese. ALL of them were so delicious and flavorful. I can't decide which one I liked the best cause they were all good. The spicy beef and spicy chicken were your traditional ones with the egg and olives. The amount of filling to dough was on point. The mushrooms/onions/cheese was literally all of my favorites things in one empanada. I'll def be coming here more often to try their other flavors. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. Can't wait to come back!
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Chris C.

Yelp
Great food! If you like Roquefort cheese It is a must get The Texas brisket was also great
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Ruthie W.

Yelp
A little stroll from where we're staying is @littlepatagoniahouston. They are newly opened in the Galleria area. They are Argentinian empanadas. Dad had the Minute Maid Agua Fresca in Strawberry. He had the Ham and Cheese and Banana with Nutella. I had the Cheese, Onions & Mushroom and Strawberry with Nutella. My husband had the Beef, Lamb and Veggie. My husband had the Iced Mocha and I had the Iced Latte. The cold drinks are medium and are pretty small. The empanadas are very tasty. Come and check them out!
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Joy L.

Yelp
my go-to empanada spot! little patagonia is a gem near the galleria, serving up some of the best empanadas in houston at really fair prices. they offer a great variety of fillings, from classic beef and chicken to veggie options, all wrapped in perfectly flaky pastry. they also serve sweet empanadas too! the atmosphere is casual and inviting, and the service is quick and friendly, making it a perfect spot for a quick bite. they also serve coffee, so you can enjoy a drink with your meal. if you're looking for authentic argentinian-style empanadas without breaking the bank, this is the place to be!
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Fred N.

Yelp
Excellent empenadas. The selection was great and discounted if you get a dozen. I had ordered an assortment to go and a spicy beer toaster for the road. The spicy beef was flavorful and had a nice kick for the spice.

Michael B.

Yelp
Best empanadas I've ever had! By the way Yelp says you open at 10:30 but I just went in at 9am and they were open! The breakfast ones were phenomenal. We got the beef and corn also which were great. Will definitely be back soon :)
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Jon A.

Yelp
This place is great! Our favorite empanada place in town. The empanadas are good size and always filled with the right amount of goodness! For savory ones we had: the ham and cheese, beef, Texas brisket and four cheese. Sweet was strawberry and Nutella, bananas and Nutella, pumpkin, and apple. All were great! I do feel that some of the other places have a better selection or sweet empanadas, but that's really my only criticism.
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Ako E.

Yelp
I noticed this place on my way to lunch & made a mental note to check it out later. H, being Argentine, loves empanadas so no brainer picking some up fordinner. I sent him the link to the business & he picked out the beef empanada, pork & ham/cheese. I dropped by on my way home & there was plenty of parking due to the early hour. The store is pretty with contemporary touches. A large open area with tables for those who want to eat in. The place was super clean (yay) & I was greeted by a very friendly gentleman working the order counter. In addition to the empanadas that H ordered, I opted for a pork empanada & spinach one. My order was taken & rung up before I noticed the package of alfajores so I added that to the order along with some dessert empanadas: nutella/banana & apple. What the heck, you only live once! The empanadas were easy to heat up (we choose the oven over the microwave) & by golly these baked (traditional, not fried) delights are hands down the best in H-town. The pork empanada was so delicious, ground pork, sautéed onions, chopped hard boiled eggs, & bell peppers. Definite winner. The spinach empanada was a wonderful mixture of spinach, onion & bell peppers. H really enjoyed his meal & said it was just like what his mom used to make but with a slightly different pastry. The beef empanada was just as delicious as the pork with ground beef, onions, green olives & eggs. For dessert we heated up the apple & nutella/banana empanadas. While the apple was good, the nutella/banana combination was so freaking good (and messy). We topped off our meal sampling the alfajores, which (again) were the best I've had in H-town. They have a nice selection of vegetarian empanadas: spinach, veggie & corn w/bechamel sauce. H declared this place a keeper on our dinner rotation. I can't wait to try the other offerings, hello Roquefort chees & onion!!!! Like any Argentine café, this place offers up a variety of coffees & teas. Hot & cold. So, the next time you are driving down Westheimer, look for this place & drop in. You'll be as hooked as we are.
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Sonya W.

Yelp
Excellent! If you haven't been here, you really must try sometime. The empanadas are phenomenal.

Jeannie P.

Yelp
Best empanada place in Houston. They are not afraid of meat portions- generous with the fillings. Each one of mine came fresh out of the oven. Very pleased as I've tried many Argentinian empanada places around here, and Dallas and NY, and glad I found this place even closer to home. :)
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Aryani N.

Yelp
I LOVED this place, the crust is buttery, flakey, and holds in so MUCH STUFFING! It packed to the brim, no short cuts here. The menu is divided up into traditional, breakfast etc. My first visit I ordered 4, thinking I would have some for saving later. LITERALLY, after you eat one. You just can't stop. I ordered mushroom, spinach, corn béchamel, spicy beef, and guava & cheese. Wow did I say 4, I meant 5. If I were to continue ordering, I would do cheese only (cheese + onion) worth ordering again? Yes, spicy beef, mushroom. What is Corn bechamel? Ever made a sauce for pasta? Like for Alfredo? that sauce is Bechamel! Initially I thought of it, like creamed corn. It didn't wow me, but it may be different for you, if you don't like it, share it! Guava and cheese - the guava was a little strong for me, but you know guava is an all or nothing kind of deal. Would I go back? Yes, and I did! the strawberry Nutella had a lot of chocolate, too much for me to handle, because you know... summer body. But the banana chocolate was pretty good. bc you know.. Potassium =P The environment, is clean, spacious, chill, and honestly... perfect for MEN because there's a screen there for sports, and you know how men are glued to the screen. LOL. I think this place is perfect for lunch, and a sit down, chat, chill, and you can even have coffee read the newspaper and etc. There are boxes in which, you can order large catering for a party, or buy a dozen for yourself if you know what I mean. The biggest part or parts I left out is that you can order chimichurri sauce, mild or spicy to level up. The next part is, it does take 5-6 min for them to heat it up and serve hot for ya! I can't wait for you to go and enjoy! Tag me on IG when you do! @aryhungryyet
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Raimi N.

Yelp
Such perfect little pockets of flavor! Came across this small restaurant while staying across the street at a hotel. Restaurant was cute and minimal, reminiscent of a pastry-esque cafe. The person at the counter was super kind and did a great job of recommending something based on my taste. Service was overall fast considering I came with a party of four and we all ordered different flavors. Had the pleasure of trying the lamb, pork, chicken, spicy chicken, and brisket. All of the empanadas were super flavorful with the right amount of flakiness of crust. The accompanying chimichurri sauce was also a great addition especially the spicy version.
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Eddie W.

Yelp
What a hidden gem just off westheimer! The over the counter service was top notch and the empanadas themselves were light and flaky but moist and flavorful on the outside. The spicy chicken and beef were really good but I think the standout was the Texas Brisket (also can get it spicy). It was well seasoned and tender and had the perfect dough to meat ratio. This is a great place for a quick light bite that will have you coming back! Check it out!
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Uvie U.

Yelp
Very cute shop in the heart of the galleria. Great for a quick and nonfrills bite. I tried a little bit of a lot. The spicy chicken and beef were actually spicy. The lamb was flavorful. The guava and cheese was delightful. Going to have the strawberry and Nutella for brekkie. The only dud was the Roquefort cheese. But that was my mistake for not asking what it was (a type of blue cheese). It was foul tasting. Another small minor negative...the pies are miniscule. Especially. For the price. You need about 4 or 5 of these to call it a meal and that would bring you a little over $20. Still not bad though. Also, it's hard to know what's what even though they try to stamp it on. Just doesn't work. Final grade: B Not bad. Not great. Worth a quick bite if craving a unique snack on the go.
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Estelle E.

Yelp
Loved the egg and bacon empanadas + chimichurri sauce! Very nice staff as well. Ambiance was very homey and family friendly.
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Cee B.

Yelp
Love the empanadas but, HATE the prices hence the 2 star rating. Julius (person on shift) was the ONLY person running the place on a Saturday night which I translated as the owner is a LEAN operator to maximize profits. Boi do the maximize profits to the point it is a robbery!! Don't get me wrong the empanadas are very good (with its small small portion fillings) but, they are NOT worth nearly $4 a piece! I think it is just a travesty for business to rip off customers just because they can whereby evaluating people exchange of dollars for time. My recommendation to management is to either lower prices or get creative with combos to justify the incredibly high product (which really nothing much special about it). My recommendation to the public, learn to make on your own as it's not hard to do so. Refuse to be taken advantage of by business. FYI = I purchased two dozen (small small sized empanadas) and two coffees spending $100. One person would have to eat at least 10 to get full. Ridiculous! I sat in my car thinking how stupid I was for doing so....‍
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Sim S.

Yelp
Empanadas were good I preferred the spicy beef. I also tried the guava empanada but was not impressed, guava is one of my favorite fruits. The service was subpar, employees don't really engage my order was wrong but the manager took care of it so I did appreciate them making it right. Would I return? It's not on the top of my list.

Michelle H.

Yelp
Artisanal. Cannot match this quality and taste. Don't think you could order anything and not like it
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Kyla F.

Yelp
This place was AMAZING! It has only been open for two weeks, and the family is so kind. The bacon, egg, and cheese empanada was absolutely delicious and we saw them making them fresh. The latte was one of the best I have had as well. We are here for breakfast (there is plenty of seating) and ended up getting them to go as well because they were so yummy! Highly, highly recommend this place!