Maria Empanada - Stanley Marketplace

Small shop in Stanley marketplace, selling a variety of empanadas including chicken, beef, vegetarian. Empanadas are pretty big, filled with good amount of ingredients. The order gets ready in a minute or so since they are already cooked. They are good snacks to grab while enjoying Stanley marketplace for few hours. Sauces are not free, but they are only 49c a piece. I didn’t find the sauces complementary to the empanadas. Staff are friendly and helpful. They try their best to explain all the different types and some of the special things of some of the empanadas.

We finally made it to this location and the empanadas were the best as always but no good coffee here. That was a little disappointing since the other locations have an espresso machine and make your drink fresh as you enjoy your empanada. I want to say I tried the mushroom empanada this time and it was delicious. Lots of flavors!!!

Good location. Not much for seating. I understand the empanadas had other ingredients, but the hype of these empanadas did not justify the taste at $4.xx per empanada. Also lacked in portion. The little container of sauce were 0.50 each. Ordered the southwest and chipotle chicken empanadas.

My partner and I are huge empanada fans and these might be the best ones yet. The crust is so good and the flavors of each are so good. We got the mushroom (super good and mushroomy) chicken chimichurri (my second favorite so flavorful) and the sierra (my favorite was so flavorful and juicy it was like heaven). I recommend the sweet chili sauce it was so good with all flavors. The employees are super nice and helpful. I really enjoyed it here and crave it often!

Amazing empanadas! I tried 6 different flavors and all of them were delicious. My favorites were the breakfast empanadas. I only wish they gave you more sauce.

THE BEST!! So delicious!! Once you taste one empanada, you'll want to taste every flavor. They also have beautiful sweet treats. This is a gem of a place. Definitely worth trying. You'll likely keep going back...

Finally stopped by after dying to try these empanadas for YEARS! I am sad to say we bought a 1/2 doz and they were sad. The empanada itself dry and crusty, not at all what I expected. None of the fillings were to our liking. Tried, breakfast, beef and mushrooms. Really basic bland tasteless. Heartbroken, we tried

Great empanadas with a large variety of fillings. The crust is substantial but light and flakey while the fillings are generous and well balanced. Quickly friendly service.

Maria Empanada stands out as one of the most inviting places to try just by walking around the Stanley Marketplace. You just won't want to pass it up...and if you do, you'll probably come back and give them a try. It's such a lovely display of empanadas and the entire place has such a good vibe. You'll see when you go there...and the people who work there are really nice. I had lunch at another place but on my way out took a couple of Maria's Emanada's to go! I had the Napoli and the Beef empanada. I liked the beef empanada, but I loved the Napoli empanada much more. There are quite a few varieties of empanadas...even dessert empanadas. You will certainly find some kind of filling that suits your taste buds. They have instructions to heat them up when they get home which were very helpful...350 degrees for 7-8 minutes. It wasn't quite enough in my oven but I finished them off for 30 seconds in the microwave and they were perfect. I like how each empanada has a little "brand" mark so you know which one you are eating. They have a couple of tables to eat right next to the storefront and you can easily find other tables around the Marketplace. They have discounts for larger orders. You'll have plenty of good food choices at the Stanley Marketplace, but don't leave without taking at least one Maria Empanada with you!!

I went to this Stanley Marketplace location the first time to snack while waiting for my table at Annette. As we were anticipating a big meal we only sampled a few, the spinach and Beef. I was not wow'ed so we have gone back a few times and have tried: Diego - the chicken was not super flavorful but went well with chimichurri Beef - minimal seasoning Argentina - my favorite of all, layering of spices really delicious Mushroom - OK Spinach - meh, texture was soggy My experience has been that they warm up empanadas sitting in the case. If you go later in the day they tend to be a bit drier. In general, I find that they are not warmed all the way through. Good for a savory snack if you are in the Marketplace, but not a main event for me.

This was my first time eating here after attending a show nearby. The food was okay. I ordered 3 empanadas 2 with chicken, one with beef. Honestly they taste pretty similar and were edible. Older man who took my order wasn't very friendly but was pleasant and did a see my questions and the fillings. I sum it up to it perhaps being a long day as it was rather late in the evening. I also ordered the cre'me brûlée. It was presented beautifully in a cute little glass cup with a to go top and tasted wonderful. If in the area I would probably go back.

The Ham and Cheese Empanada and the Sierra Empanada were fantastic. The food is delicious, the service is jet fast and personal. The entire ambience has everything to do with the Stanley Market Place and is totally awesome.

I've been to this location and the one in downtown several times as it's so hard to pass up. We usually get half a dozen to share between 2 people and it's very filling. Make sure to get some sauces, my husband loves their chimichurri. You cannot go wrong with any of their empanadas, but some of my favorites are anything chicken or beef. The meats stay really juicy and tender.

Located inside the Stanley Market, displayed of the different variety of empanada fillings. I got the chicken chimichurri, which had great flavor and spice. Wished I had purchased more. I also got their dessert they had offered. The tiramisu was really good and wasn't strong. Light and fluffy. I didn't realized the tiramisu came in a glass cup, which of course I saved.

These are authentic Argentina empanadas! Great empanadas and excellent service! These are so tasty! I had the mushrooms empanadas and it was delicious. Got also the ground beef empanadas. Delicious delicious food!!! Prices are high! 3 empanadas were 15 bucks! I only wish the empanadas were a little bigger for the price paid. Highly recommended to try them!

While roaming around the Stanley marketplace, I was lured in by the smells here. The staff was super friendly and quick to help us order. We got the Chicken Chimichurri + Argentina Empanaditas accompanied with the chimichurri sauce. While it wasn't my favorite thing I've ever tried, it was pretty good. The chicken was on the dry side. Adding the sauce def elevated things! I would be up for trying more offerings next time I'm in that part of town!

I got the chimichurri chicken empanada, and my husband got the beef. The chimichurri chicken was great! The empanada crust was tender, and the filling was juicy. We also ordered a small chimichurri. They don't give you very much chimichurri, but it was very flavorful. I would love to try more empanadas in the future. This location was in the Stanley marketplace. It was great to be able to walk around and look at the shops, then quickly stop for a snack.

Located at Stanley marketplace. They have some vegetarian and one vegan option too. The mushroom and cheese empanada was really good. A nice amount of mushrooms and the cheese complemented the mushroom flavor very well. The caprese empanada had a lot of cheese. It needed more tomatoes to balance the flavor. A couple of their sweet options include alfajores and a desert empanada.

Cheese and mushroom empanada was smoking hot and delicious, around $5-$8 per. The chimichurri was the perfect sauce on top I also got the pear empanada for dessert, it was like a perfect little pear dessert much like a piece of apple pie Would highly recommend

I'm not sure if it is because I'm used to El Salvadorean empanadas which are a little smaller, or if the places I usually get empanadas from are just a super deal, but Maria Empanada just does not come off as a great value. Nearly $7 for a single empanada, that's crazy. And frankly, they're only okay. Maybe it's BECAUSE of their size, but they don't come out like they're cooked evenly, and maybe a bit dry. Which, friends, if you are buying a seven dollar empanada, it'd better be freaking amazing, in my book. Other reviews seem to indicate my feeling may be in the minority. That's okay. I can get three empanadas for the price of one Maria Empanada, and I like them better. Your mileage may vary.

The food is unbelievable, this is my first time trying an empanada and I started with a good place. Service was quick and you can tell they care about the food. If I wasn't from out of town I'd come often.

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile but I'm typically at the Stanley Market for one of the sit down restaurants. This time - I decided to take some to go even though I just had dinner. I got a breakfast potato and egg one and the Argentina one. I put them in the fridge when I got home. The next day, I used my oven to heat them up to preserve the crispy outside. First, these are huge and stuffed!! The egg and potato was very good and I imagine even better the first go around. The Argentina one was packed with flavors and lots of meat. Again, amazing empanadas. I will have to get a dipping sauce next time!

There's several Maria Empanadas around Denver, but this location is tucked inside Stanley Marketplace. It's a great spot to go to considering there's other shops and businesses to look at while you enjoy your food! - PARKING - Since it's within the Marketplace, there's plenty of spots in the parking lot! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - They keep baking Empanadas all day it seems like! I asked one of their staff on their social media and they stated they make it every hour. When we got there, the Sierra Empanadas were all gone, but they said there were more coming out (it was around 7:15pm). - FOOD - Breakfast Chorizo ($4.29): I love that they have their "Breakfast" Empanadas available all day! Chorizo is one of my favorites, and mixed with Eggs and Potatoes? We had to try it! Pretty solid overall if you're a sucker for Breakfast combos! Chicken Chimichurri ($4.99): One of their Specialty Empanadas! Maybe I was expecting a lot more flavor since it has Chimichurri in it, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was still delicious, but I definitely added the most additional sauce to this one. Argentina ($4.99): Another Specialty Empanada! The mix of Steak and Bell Peppers was super good! I didn't quite taste/find any Hard Boiled Eggs, but there was more flavor in this one than the Chicken Chimichurri. Sierra ($4.99): Their last Specialty Empanada, and our personal favorite! It had Shredded Chicken, Sautéed Onions, Spicy Chipotle Peppers, Tomatoes and Garlic - sounds unassuming but everything together was amazing!!! Out of the sauces, I really enjoyed the Asado Grill! I felt like it matched with every Empanada really well! Chimichurri and the Sweet Chili Mayo were also good, but I didn't really like the Green Onion Sour Cream. - OVERALL - I would definitely come back to try out the other Empanadas they have! Great quality, and always fresh!

So this was so delicious that I couldn't wait long enough to take a picture. I have never seen so many varieties of empanadas in all my life. The chicken one was delicious. Had to go back and get another. Highly recommend.

Wow! It took me back to Buenos Aires! The beef Classico was spot on! The flavor was amazing and accurate. I also had a chorizo empanada and it was amazing! Not greasy, just right. The pear dipped in Marsala was epic and fresh. Last was the cheesecake (Tarta Victoria). Super flavorful. Not creamy but just the right texture it should be. Overall, I'm coming back! I want to try all the flavors. This place definitely caught my attention!

A must try at the Stanley market place. Just the right portion size, balanced spices, flaky crust, warm n tasty. Grab a drink next door and enjoy the variety of empanadas. I tried the chicken chimichuri with Garlic sauce and my friends the corn and mushrooms and they were all amazing. A must try if you're in the area.

Get the mushroom empanada!!! The others are delish, too, so you won't be disappointed.

Great spot for a grab and go! I often pick up empanadas for a quick lunch or for the a snack for a flight (Pre-Covid) or to share with friends. My go to empanadas are the breakfast ones, chicken Classico, ham and cheese, the capresse and the dessert ones. It's a crowd pleaser and a great one to share with a large group during Covid since everyone gets their own empanada. No cutting or serving with these pastries full of goodies. It's a delightful pastry and extra yummy when reheated in an air fryer at home. Stop by the Stanley and support local!

Super yummy. One of the best things is, there is something for everybody when trying to feed a crowd. Everyone thought it was fun. I would definitely do that again if I had to feed a bunch of people.

This place is the beeez neeeez!!! I went on a Saturday afternoon & was able to get all the picks I wanted. They have a great variety & they seem to all be made & shaped to its unique filling, I found that to be such a cute touch. Some were better than others but I honestly just say that's due to personal preference because they were all good! I bought half a dozen & it came with 2 dipping sauces. I personally picked Chimichurri & a Spicy Mayo sauce, but they have a variety of them for everyone's tastebuds!! My favorite empanadas were the Tango, Chorizo & Sierra, all three have a spicy kick to them, which is why I probably chose them as my favorite! Lol Great place for when you're on the run or just want a yummy yet filling treat!

Located inside the Stanley Market Place is an inexpensive counter serving Argentinian empanada. Not your favorite you say? Well, how about more than twenty flavors to choose from? If you need appetizers for a party or just something very different from the same ole, same ole these empanadas are pillows of heaven. Trust me... you'll love it!

This is a gem. I had the veggie empanadas with fresh squeezed orange juice. The empanadas were really good. We ended up getting some to take home with us. The orange juice was so fresh and sweet. It was perfect. I'm so glad there's a location in Stanley Marketplace. We'll definitely be back.

After seeing this place on an episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives I had to add this to our list of MUST do things before leaving Colorado. So thankful that we stopped in here. We were actually running a little later than we wanted (had a flight in a couple hours). Not a problem though, they have tons of Empanada's to choose from that are premade. Now, the really cool thing about this place .... they don't taste like they have been sitting under a heat lamp. They really taste freshly cooked, not sure how they pull that off, but that just added to the experience. We selected a couple each, the italian one was right up my alley, but regardless of what you like, they probably have one that is filled with stuff you will like. All sorts of mixed fillings are available. Also, the place they are located is pretty cool .... we quickly ran around and checked out a few stores. I think we would make an effort to come back here and see what new treats Maria's has to offer next time we are in town.

The cashier was seeing to a customer, there was no other attendant present. My wife and I were next in line and no one else behind us. A long line started to develop behind us. The cashier then told us to order at the order stations. We let her know we were next but did not see to us, nor did she ask the other attendant to help us out. We left. Customer service, thumbs down!

Great grab and go food, empanadas are one of the more underrated foods, so glad this place got some exposure on DDD. They got a lot of options and the empandas are decently sized. I would recommend grabbing a half dozen to sample different flavors and they have a legend in the box that differentiates them for you pending on how it is folded. I tried a Sierra and a beef classico and both were good. The Sierra is mostly shredded chicken with some kick and the beef classico is as classic of empanada filling as it gets. Don't forget the sauce!

I was visiting Denver from Mississippi but I'm from south Louisiana. I am a self proclaimed foodie and I loved the three empanadas I had. I had the beef, ham and cheese and one with a spicy shredded chicken. After I had my first one, the beef Classico, I ordered 7 more to take with me. They are freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned. I would totally recommend. Grab the spicy chili Mayo or the asada sauce. Both are good with a little kick.

Really one of my favorites in Colorado. The staff is wonderful at Marias Empanada and the the empanadas are truly amazing!! I suggest the specialty chimichurri it's the best. I also always add on the Italian sausage egg and cheese, as well as the chorizo. I haven't tried their sweets but yet but they're on my list. One of my favorite things to do when people come to visit me is grab a dozen or two of empanada for them. They're always in love!

Stopped in here because empanadas sounded good. Pretty general flavors you would find anywhere. I think they make them in the morning then leave them out the whole day while they sell. They're good, but not like - fresh out of the oven good. They did have a lot of options, including a lot of vegetarian options. I had the mushroom option and the spinach option, both good. The spinach did seem like frozen spinach though. Overall, it was okay. Nothing super special. There's a ton of great options in the food hall, my recommendation is try one empanada and move on to the next place.

Definitely check this spot out if you're at the Stanley Marketplace. We had the caprese, chorizo and the pear empanadas. We bought the chimchurri sauce and honestly I would recommend all of it. Sooo delicious!

So good! I have to get a 6 - pack or more on every visit to the Stanley Marketplace.

I had such high hopes for this place. I visited Denver in 2020 and went to a location that said open. No where on social media or yelp/google mentioned it was closed. I came to stanley by accident when I came back to Denver Nov 2021. I was going to the bathroom and realized this was the empanada place I was so excited to try. I expressed that to the worker and she didn't seem too thrilled. I got 9, yes 9 empanadas FOR MYSELF. I just had to have it all. I was super duper excited to try them all. From ham,egg and cheese breakfast empanada, chorizo empanada, italian sausage empanada, 2 argentina empanada, chicken chimichurri empanada, sierra empanada, beef classico empanada, corn. I even got Alfajor's and a tarta Victoria. Man I went balls to the walls on everything here. My expectations fell so short and I was left disappointed. I didn't bother opening my box because I had already had lunch at denver biscuit. The empanadas were burnt and salty when I tried them later on in the day!!!! See attached photos!

I Love these empanadas! The service is quick and they're super nice. I would walk around with an empanada but I also like sitting at a table if I'm with friends, a convenient meal in a nice area.

Friendly folks behind the counter and an array of savory and sweet items to choose from. This time, we bypassed the empanadas and tried the tortas. They are about double the price of an empanada but worth it in my opinion. The tortas are gluten-free and quite filling as a snack or light meal. They have 2 vegetarian tortas options: spinach, and tortilla española. Both were delicious!

I love being in a city that caters to Vegan diets! With that being said if you are looking for a variety of Empandadas look no further because they have a wide selection of vege, vegan, and meat. Even my 1 year old ate most of my vegan empanada. Also the location is great so you can venture off to a variety of food items.

We stopped by in this cool food hall for lunch and I absolutely loved that there was an empanada place!! The variance of the types of empanadas you can get was great! I ended up getting the corn one with chimichurri and it was absolutely delicious! A warm hot pocket of tasty. The chimichurri obviously is the star in combination with the flaky empanada. Loved it!

Maria Empanada is amazing. I love empanadas and these are the best around. Got an assortment to share with my family and every single one was amazing. Chorizo, Italian sausage, caprese. I think mushroom is my favorite though (much to my mushroom hating son's horror). I've been to this location and the one downtown and the people that work there are amazingly friendly and helpful. Maria Empanada should be on a list of places to visit when you come to Denver. It's an institution!

We visited Maria Empanada at the Stanley Marketplace and absolutely loved their selection and freshness. The associate assisting us was very friendly and gave off a lot of positive energy about the restaurant. The empanadas are $3.95 each and there are about ten or so flavor combinations. My husband and I decided to try three different flavors. The Argentina, Mushroom and a Beef Classico. The crust on all three was perfectly cooked and taste great. The Argentina was my favorite. It was made with seared steak, eggs, green onions and red peppers. It is seasoned wonderfully and very good. My second favorite was the mushroom. It is made with mushrooms, garlic , onions and a blend of three cheeses. This restaurant also sells Tartas, Spanish Tortillas and a small grouping of sweets. The staff was friendly and the area of tables in front of the restaurant were clean.

Incredible surprise, tried 3 different empanadas plus desserts. Sauces were amazing. The beef and chicken varieties have wonderful flavor. The staff at this location were friendly and answered all of our questions and made several suggestions that were ideal. Empanadas didn't get photos because they were devoured . Unfortunately there are no locations in Texas where we live.

We placed a large order for our holiday party and it was picked up by someone who never delivered it. Fabian the manager communicated with me immediately and worked hard to replace the order on a busy Saturday night before closing. He even borrowed a coworker's car to make sure it was delivered to us personally. The empanadas were a huge hit with everyone and Fabian's professionalism and care were so appreciated.

My mom has been wanting to go here since she saw Maria Empanada on the food network. We ordered the beef Classico. To me, it was alright for the pricing. I wish there was more flavoring or pazzazz to make me pay that much for one empanada. My mom loved how there was plenty of meat inside and not a lot of crust. The crust was good! Crisp but not too flaky where it's falling apart. Service was friendly and the location is great!! A nice snack to pick up on the way to the airport haha

Great selection of empanadas. They're always delicious. Service is always quick and friendly. Great for kids.

This was my first time visiting Maria Empanada, my feelings are mixed about this one. The customer service was amazing. As soon as I walked up to the counter I was greeted warmly. There were many options from empanadas to desserts. I decided to go with the Chorizo, Breakfast with Ham, and Spinach. The spinach card said it had Buffalo style mozzarella blend, which gave me the impression it would be spicy. It was not spicy it tasted like cheesy cooked spinach wrapped in dough, there was nothing spectacular about this one. The Breakfast with Ham Empanada had many flavors however they were all very flat, no specific flavor reached out. It left me wishing that it was seasoned a bit better. Although the first two empanadas did not wow me, the Chorizo provided a nice texture and decent flavors. The empanadas would be better if they all were seasoned better to add more depth to the palate, the potatoes were a bit mushy it would have been nice if they had a crunch to them, and the empanadas sitting under a heat lamp lost their nice crisp bite that I am sure they once had when made fresh. The last item I tried was the Chocolate Alfajor. Essentially a chocolate covered shortbread cookie. Let me tell you, it was so delicious. The shortbread was a softer version of the Girl Scout trefoil cookie, it had the texture of a brownie. It also had a filling either a rich caramel or some sort of chocolate between the cookies then covered in chocolate. It was not too sweet, but it satisfied my infinite chocolate craving so kudos for that. They had many empanada options, vegan options included. Since the chorizo empanada was good, I might make another stop on another day to try the other flavors. The pricing is very affordable you can leave out the door with 1 empanada for just $5. I probably would not bring friends, family, or make it a point to refer this restaurant. However, if I am on a budget and needing a quick bite to eat in the area, I can see myself coming here again.

Really delicious! Visiting from out of town. Asked for a recommendation, and the lovely lady at the counter said she recommended the Chicken chimichurri, Argentina, beef, and spinach are popular. The breading was lovely and the meat was so tender. Chicken chinichurri was so flavorful! Would recommend.

We went to the aurora location today and purchased half a dozen corn, mushroom and Sierra empanadas. All were not cooked and had uncooked raw dough. We never ran across this before at this location, but as we took bites from the different empanadas we found we were eating raw dough. This is very unhealthy and the company needs to be aware of what they are selling.

This establishment is a very nice empanadas place. Very chic and kind of feels like bougie street food. I thought their chicken chimichurri empanadas are too dry. The braised beef one was good though and I'd love to eat here again. Honestly, the taste is so good! If I were rich, I'd eat here more often. Unfortunately, an empanada is like...$4 a piece. Please, Denver. Help me understand why it's so pricey to eat out here. Porto's in California? Their empanadas are basically under two dollars. Are my standards too high? Maybe. But I guess I'll just have to take what I can get. I think half a dozen was $21? $22? Sorry I was so harsh, but sometimes it's so hard to be a Californian food snob in Denver. And I'm definitely half kidding about that last comment! But yeah. $4 is too much for a tiny appetizer-like food. I love the taste, but hate the price. Unfortunately, I feel like Maria empanadas is one of the better ones in Colorado so I'll still make my way here from time to time. Not a frequent go-to spot unfortunately...

The best empenadas in town. . You can't go wrong with the different options. Service is excellent.

So fresh so good excellent taste omg !!! Got 4 different flavors Yum Found them on travel channel Visiting denver

Holy deeelish empanadas, Batman err Maria! After a day spent sipping vino and meandering Stanley Marketplace with my friends I found my tummy a bit grumbly and craving something tasty. Maria Empanada has been on my must try list for a while - so I made my way there to check it out for myself! The empanadas were suuuper tasty! I noshed on both the Argentina and the Caprese. The Argentina was packed full of tender seared steak, eggs, red peppers, and green onions. The Caprese was full of tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and basil. Yum! Both were savory and delish! Perfectly baked/fried to flaky golden perfection. While they probably wouldn't make the best meal option if you're starving; they are great for a snack or lighter meal. For those discerning empanada connoisseurs they do offer a variety of salsas to top off your empanada experience. There's even a variety of different filling options including smaller dessert empanaditas! To wash it all down they have a small selection of sparkling waters or Mexican sodas. Pricing is def on point; as two empanadas cost me a mere $7. Yay! The staff was quite friendly. I know I will be back to try more of Maria Empanada's tasty menu offerings!!