Sorry to see it closed. My wife who is from Argentina and I loved coming there for tapas and empanadas. It was like visiting friends.

Long over due stop at Besties. Finally got a chance to try their Empanadas! If you are picking up food, order ahead online. You will get notified when its ready to be picked up! Really nice seating area inside. I have seen the place always crowded but was quiet over the holiday weekend. Loved their chimichurri dip. Freshly made and delicious Empanadas. Highly recommend to go check them out. read more

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This is a cool little spot. This is definitely for the adventurous food eater. Lots of special flavor combinations in foods that are a bit different for the average eater. The place is small. Maybe 6 to 8 tables and it feels tight but the decor is like a French bistro. Our service was great. There are two ladies here moving around like heckle and jeckle attending to everyone's needs, but they are flawless, very nice and on top of things. The empanadas are made fresh. They are on the smaller side so order a couple. We ordered several types: the guava, the Argentine beef, the ham and cheese, the olives and cheese, and the peanut butter and Oreo cookie. I wanted to be sure we got a good sampling. The guava was completely outstanding!! I loved it! They came out fresh and hot, loaded with filling and the flavors were explosive. My kids did not appreciate the flavors like I did... nor did my wife. The were some they liked a little, but didn't like others. It was a swing and a miss for them, but for me it was glorious! They do have more then just empanadas... they have Belgian waffles, tapas, crepes, and various other items. So there is a good bit to choose from. I found the place charming and delightful, adventurous and exciting, as well as just plain old fun! I think it is worth a taste for all interested in expanding their food profile palette. Again this is for those wanting to try combinations and mixes of flavors that you just don't find everywhere. Try it... you just might find that you're not just a meat and potato's person. read more

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Quaint little family owned restaurant. We enjoyed a few empañadas and mimosas. The pastry dough was light and perfectly baked. The filling is very well seasoned and full of flavor. I think out two favorite tasting empanadas were the Brazilian Pastel and the Andouille. They were a bit busy so service wasn't the quickest, but we were not in a rush. We loved the decor and the quality of the food. read more

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This place is amazing every which way! The aesthetic is super great, bright & upbeat. The service is great. They even asked each of us our name and kept our separate orders straight. Drinks are made right there and the food is the best!! We had empanadas and waffles and amazing lattes! The portions were a great value and the menu choices were so many. We each got something different and everything looked so good. The food was fresh and the flavors were on point. We already have another trip planned! read more

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Cute little cafe. Clean. Busy on a Sunday afternoon. My gf and I love empanadas so we bought eight different ones, trying a variety. It took a while, but that's not surprising considering how busy it was. The gentleman we ordered from was very sweet and offered to bring them out to us if we wanted to wait in the car. The reason for the 3 stars is just the empanadas themselves: Some were nice, some were okay, and some were just not good at all. Out of eight, We liked 3, didn't like 5. Terrible P - Portobello - WAY too much cumin. We couldn't eat it. Me - 0/5 Girlfriend - 0/5 A - Argentine Beef - Also couldn't eat it. Also waaay too much cumin. She was really bummed about this one. We were both looking forward to the beef. Me - 0/5 Girlfriend - 0/5 I'm honestly wondering if these were just accidents. I can't imagine they normally taste like this. They both tasted like someone accidentally knocked over a fistful of cumin powder into the mixing bowl. Or some other seasoning that tastes just like cumin. Okay O - Chicken Á L'Orange - Shredded chicken flavored with orange zest. Chicken was a little dry, no flavor besides the orange. Just tasted like, "...orange and boiled chicken." Really wish there was some caramelized onion or garlic flavor. I'd be okay with it again. She wouldn't. Me - 2/5 Girlfriend - 1/5 PA - Patagonia Mushrooms - I thought it was overpowering. Needed butter or cream to turn down the volume. GF liked it, but thought it was, "...just bacon or sausage flavored." Me - 1/5 Girlfriend - 3/5 CK - Chicken Almond - Weird. Definitely wasn't what we were expecting. Almond extract flavored shredded chicken. Shredded chicken that tastes like an amaretto biscuit is a little weird, but I love almond extract and could get used to it. My GF on the other hand, hates, HATES almond extract so she despised this one. Me - 2/5 Girlfriend - 0/5 Great BP - Brazilian Pastel - I liked it, she loved it. I thought it was good. I'd split one if we went back. She wouldn't. She'd keep it all for herself. She loooved it, "Nice and creamy, tasted almost like a really nice shepherd's pie." Me - 3/5 Girlfriend - 5/5 LC - Le Ciel - I loved it, she liked it. There was a flavor she didn't like. I thought it was really delicious. Me - 5/5 Girlfriend - 3/5 C - Côte d'Azur - Tasted like chicken in a Herbes De Provence flavored cream/bechamel sauce. She said, "I liked it, but it was a little overpowering. Like, too much seasoning" I said, "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Are you going to finish that?" Me - 5/5 Girlfriend - 4/5 So there you have it. Cute cafe, nice owners, good service, some great empanadas, some not so great empanadas. read more

Besties - Empanadas to go - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Came here with my bestie and had an awesome experience. Food came out pretty slow and portions were mostly small. However I can say that we throughly enjoyed our empanadas (i canmot remember which one but that were recommended and they were all quite tasty) and waffle. The owner was very friendly and welcoming! read more

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What's so special about empanadas? Everything!! Or at least Besties' empanadas. Upon being seated, we were handed 4 menus (which can be a little overwhelming). The main one you want to look at is the one with the list of empanadas. They separated it by category: with meat, without meat, sweet, gourmet, and vegan. I ordered the following: 1. Argentine Beef: A classic favorite at this restaurant, and rightly so! The flavors are savory and it's packed with ingredients, from meat to onions to spices. 2. Blue Dream: I didn't have too many expectations for this one, but it was actually so rich and flavorful. The walnut is an unexpected combination but added a needed texture. Definitely worth trying. 3. Andouille: The combination of cheese and sausage tasted great. 4. Spinach and Cheese basket: Not as flavorful, and I didn't fancy the basket as much as the empanada's crust. Unless you don't like meat, I would probably stick with the meat options. 5. Guava: Wow, this one was incredible. It was both sweet and tart. Unfortunately for me, I took my time eating the other ones and saved this one for last, so it wasn't warm when I got to it. My favorites were definitely the Argentine Beef, Blue Dream, and Guava (oops, am I allowed to pick 3 out of 5 as my favorites?) Each empanada was $3, excluding the Gourmet options which were $3.50. My friend was surprised that they weren't priced at $4/each, but I thought that $3/each was pretty reasonable. I would suggest ordering at least 5-7 empanadas for a full meal. It took about 10-15 minutes for the food to come out, and there were stamps in the dough so you can tell which empanadas are which. The ambience is nice - clearly a local restaurant and they had fun decorating it with orange splashes. Parking is plentiful, and even if you can't find a spot nearby there are lots of surrounding parking lots. Next time, I'm going to try their Belgian waffle! read more

Besties - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Honestly a hidden gem! I've been finding a lot of those lately. Places that you could easily walk past or drive by a hundred times and not think twice to stop in. Do yourself a favor and STOP driving or walking and pop in to Besties. You won't regret it. First impression was that it was set up as a very cute cafe style restaurant with a great patio area and the lovely woman behind the counter greeted us warmly with a smile. We had never been in before so we wanted to check out the menu and there were so many options we will have to come back to try more. We asked a few questions once it was our turn and placed our order. I decided to try the Delirium Belgian beer and it was great! Ive had a few beers from the company and the tremens didn't disappoint. Will have to try a glass of wine next time. Everything was delicious! And the service was wonderful. My fiancé and I rode the motorcycle out as it was a nice night and we sat on the patio area to enjoy our meal. The lovely woman who helped us order brought our food out to use once it was ready. We tried: Mardel tuna- very very good. Just enough lemon to bring out the flavors without overwhelming it-not dry at all Chicken almond- the chicken was a little dry but good. Expected more of a curry flavor but it does say it's a hint so I'd agree it was just that. This is a great option for people who love a good chicken salad. Patagonia - my favorite AND it got praise from my fiancé who hates mushrooms so that says a lot. Very flavorful! Bacon- the name says it all! Bacon and more bacon it was good Brazilian beef- gourmet option. It was good and similar to any ground beef -good flavor - could use a bit more onion in my opinion but we are a family that loves onion so I feel the amount is probably perfect for your average diner. Spinach basket- a bit much for me but my fiancé loved it. Very spinach/pesto-y not cheesy enough in my opinion but I'm not the biggest fan of spinach in large doses. Nutella - delicious! Warm and gooey Only thing I was sad about was not trying the guava, but they were out so we had substituted that for the Nutella. We will have to come back for sure! Once we finished eating we went inside to cash out and brought our dishes in. I'm not sure if the lovely woman helping us was the owner or not but she was so sweet and helpful as we made our choices. Since we were some of her last customers and the only ones on the patio we helped out by bringing everything in though she did say we didn't have to do that. 10/10 we will be back! read more

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Five stars alone for the service! I've been here twice and was served by the owner herself both times. She even remembered me! She is so wonderful and you can definitely see the passion by the way she talks about her empanadas and ingredients. I love Argentine empanadas so I was excited to see Besties pop up near me. In addition to sweet and savory empanadas, they also serve waffles, pastries, tapas, gelato and more. I was very impressed by their dedicated vegan empanada menu. Over the course of the two visits, I tried the following empanadas: Caprese Fugazetta Portobello Spinach and cheese Nutella I also ordered some with meat for my family. The empanadas are around $3 each, $3.15 for vegan. I tried a mix of vegetarian and vegan empanadas. The empanadas are on the smaller side, but they are very tasty. They all have small dough markings on the corner to indicate what they are. For example, P for portobello, CA for caprese, and so on. These are all listed on the menu. The space is bright and fun. It's nicely decorated with paintings and with what looks like traditional items and decor. Tons of indoor and outdoor seating with umbrellas. Worth a visit! read more

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Visited Besties for a light-option lunch, and I'm so glad! With plentiful options, there's something for any palate. The ambiance is cozy and bright, Latin music is great, and the staff that are really invested in ensuring your experience is perfect! Since this was our first visit, we opted for a variety: (C)ote D'azur, Chicken a L'(O)range, (PA)tagonia Mushroom, and (E)lixir - ham & pineapple... And Alfajores (Dulce de Leche) for a sweet finish. But choices don't stop there. They have Belgian waffles & Crepes, bowls, smoothies, & Spanish Tapas too! Drinks selections span from teas/coffees/cappuccino and juices to beers and wine. Flavor-wise, they were all uniquely tasty. But the standout was the Cote D'azur (chicken with Herbs De Provence) with finely minced chicken. The L'Orange had a hint of orange peel, but lacked intensity. The Patagonia came in a close 2nd, leaving the Elixir - Which was OK overall. Pausing between nibbles, to refresh with the chilly filtered water, our tastes buds were satiated. Finishing with a latte, really capped of a delightful lunch! Also, there are outside umbrella tables for those sunny days, and parking is ample...so what are you waiting for? Good Eats await! read more

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Besties has great empanadas and Belgian waffles. Everything is made fresh with many options for vegans and vegetarians. I recommend it if you're looking for something warm and homey for breakfast or lunch! The owners are very sweet, and you can tell how much they love what they do. They try to get to know their customers and want them to enjoy their meals. Prices are low and free parking! read more

Besties - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Had a great dinner here! Average rating came out to a 4.6, and I've rounded up to 5 here. My partner and I ordered 14 empanadas (bacon, chicken almond, andouille, mardel tuna, Patagonia mushroom, elixir, le ciel, chicken tikka masala, Brazilian pastel, chicken a l'orange, cote d'azur, fugazetta, portobello, and samosa style chickpeas) and the Atomic Brussels waffle for dessert - TASTE: 4/5 - everything was lovely! My favorites included the richness in the bacon, subtle sweetness in the chicken almond, cheesiness of the fugazetta, and savoriness of the Patagonia and Brazilian pastel. We were so impressed by the distinct flavors in each empanada! Our waffle was just the right amount of sweet to top off our meal TEXTURE: 5/5 - the empanada shells were crisp and flaky, perfectly done PRICE: 5/5 - each empanada was only $3.50, which is pretty dangerous lol SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - my partner carried us as we closed in on the last few, shared empanadas; safe to say that we were definitely stuffed and satisfied SERVICE: 5/5 - we knew 14 different empanadas would take time, but our order came out fairly quick! The space began filling up after we arrived at 6:15pm on a Thursday. Super friendly staff: our waitress was attentive and helped explain how each empanada was labeled, and the chef came out and asked what we liked! ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - love the overall concept of bringing empanadas and waffles together. We enjoyed the European-inspired decor and music, and the bathroom was very clean PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of parking in the Flynn Crossing plaza read more

Besties - Assortment of 14 empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I love the empanadas , friendly service, relaxing atmosphere. You looking for a healthy not fry empanada options , they have all flavors. From savory to sweet. Great selection. read more

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It was a great find. their Empanadas were very delicious. The ambience was quaint and service was good. The Crepe wasn't as good as I anticipated. But overall it was enjoyable and good. I would definitely go back. read more

Delicious Argentine Beef Empanadas! We called for pickup and were told it would be a 12-15 minutes wait, but it took about 26 minutes for 3 empanadas. They're baked to order and they had big orders which delayed the order. You gotta underpromise and overdeliver, not the other way around It's definitely a sit down place where you are nog in a rush at all. read more

This place is really cute and such a nice place to grab a quick bite, lunch or brunch!! The inside is very welcoming with the decorations and and the staff. I went to order some empanadas to go and the service was great. I waited for them to be baked and they were so warm. The empanadas also tasted amazing. You can tell they are home made and and they have many flavors to choose from. The menu is also pretty big for with wide options for people with different diets as well. read more

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I've tried their bacon, andouille, and argentine beef empanadas, and have to say the argentine beef stands out tremendously. An explosion of flavor with each bite, and now its the only empanada I order. The andouille is basically only sausage within the dough. Service is pretty slow in general. If you want take out I recommend calling way ahead. Inside it's a cute place to dine in, and their coffee, iced tea, and beer selection is pretty nice. I do want to try their paella which only happens certain days, but the last offer was $58 per person which sounds quite steep. read more

Found this cute little empanada shop near the hotel I was staying at and decided to give it try. The young lady working the counter was very helpful and the empanadas and dessert was great! I would recommend this eatery. read more

Besties - Affajores with Dulce de Leche - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Atmosphere was simply great, everyone was super friendly and attentive despite it being busy. The food was amazing! Definitely recommend getting a sample platter if you aren't familiar with empanadas; they are all delicious! This place easily became one of my new go to restaurants. read more

Besties - London fog latte - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This is one of my favorites here in Alpharetta, GA the food prepared by Isabella and Silvia gets everything from both worlds Belgium and Argentina complimented by the service staff Petra and Alexandra, amazing and friendly ladies! The owner Weren is always pleased to recommend a great beer and a savory empanada made by Silvia's (his wife) family recipe! read more

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If you're looking for vegetarian empanadas besties has you covered! They have a wide range of vegetarian and vegan empanadas. I tried the max and cheese, spinach and cheese basket, capers e, and portobello, all were good. Of these I would say the spinach and cheese basket was probably my favorite it tasted like creamed spinach inside the pastry. They are small 4 was a good portion for me without appetizers. The dining area is nice and would be appropriate for a date night. There is plenty of parking located directly out front and they also have outside seating. It took ~20 min for my empanadas to be ready from the time of ordering. read more

Besties - Veggie empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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A few things for the 1 star only. First, our order was wrong, we asked to check the order and they acted rushed and too busy to check. Tthey forgot our $9 desert. We checked the order and asked where the desert was and they acted annoyed that we asked for it. When we got home they have forgotten the $5 sauces. We returned to get it, and they acted annoyed again when we asked for an extra since we had to return. The $9.99 a portion tres leches was dry, old and not edible. The empanadas were average. My husband is Spanish so we know empanadas and tres leches, these are not it!. It was way to expensive for the experience :( read more

Besties - Dry tres leches - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Great place to catch up with family friends. The empanadas and the waffles with all the toppings are fabulous! read more

Besties - Waffles and empanadas! - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place is a MUST visit! Absolute hidden gem. We don't even live in Georgia but I KNOW that we will be back- it's that good. We had the gourmet meat board, almost all of the meat empanadas, the Brussels tutti frutti waffle, desert empanadas, cappuccinos for the table, and house made cake to go. I recommend all of it! Every single thing we tried was spectacular. The food is clearly made to order and very fresh. The presentation was beautiful and everything tasted even better. Decor, service and price point were all awesome. We cannot wait to come back again. read more

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"If you were a Colombian, you would have your version of an empanada. If you are an Argentinean, you might find a dough that's baked and has a butter sheen on it. And then in Ecuador, you'll find more crispy-fried empanadas. So, yeah, every culture has their own version of empanadas."-- Jose Garces If you were a cigar smoking, beer drinking, Cuban vegetarian you would be found at Besties for some great empanadas! The menu is eclectic, international and has something for everyone! From savory to sweet, Besties does not disappoint. A world tour of Argentinian Beef, Indian Samosa, Thai, Italian, Spanish, European, and even Mac & Cheese ( I'm guessing USA lol) to dessert empanadas such as Guava and cheese, Nutella, and Oreo! They make these fresh so you have about a twelve minute wait to take in the ambience of this classy, chic bistro. The shop is well lit, bright and super clean (100 health score) Besties has so many vegetarian and vegan options that it's overwhelming compared to the one or maybe two choices I usually find at other shops. All empanadas run around $3, very reasonable for the product. I had the Samosa, Thai and Guava empanadas. Being Cuban I'm a little judgy when it comes to guava pastries, Besties delivered. The service is as warm as the empanadas. Lunch, brunch, or date, Besties is great! read more

Great place for empanadas. I have tried the Argentinian beef, caprese, spinach and cheese, prosciutto. They all are very tasty. Decoration is nice (see pictures), one side is Belgium and the other side is Argentina decor. Their lattes are great as well. They have cakes and Belgium waffles. They all look very tasty but I have not tried them (maybe next time). The service is great, very friendly and polite. We will definitely come back. read more

Besties - Mafalda decor - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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First time diners. Husband and I have wanted to try this little Fusion gem. Came for the Gluten free waffles. Only disappointment was there were none. Not sure if this was just today or no longer have them. Will update as I find out. Ordered off the limited gf menu. Mocha coffee was excellent. GF Castilian meatballs with gravy tapas plate. Flavors on point with a hint of wine finish. Very satisfying. Husband had 3 empanadas. Dough was perfection. He loved the Patagonia...Elixir not as much... and Argentine beef his favorite. The service was on point. The atmosphere as adorable as can be. Very laid back ambience. A delight! read more

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Today was the first time I ever had an empanada. I came here because the other reviews I saw on Yelp. This place, as soon as you walk in is gorgeous, with its beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the small but nice french decor all over the place. I have to admit they created a great ambience through the restaurant. The customer service there is wonderful too, even with them being very busy all the time. I ordered my meal from their website and got 2 savory empanadas, $3 to $3.50 each. While I enjoyed one of my empanadas, the cote d'azur, I found the savory chicken one to be dry, a bit burnt, and uninteresting and I had to throw it away because of this. The cot d'azur was the opposite though. It was, crunchy, full of taste and spices and perfectly cooked. They are the size of a regular empanada but they could really fill you up. Overall, I thought this place was an okay place to go for lunch. read more

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Great food. Great service. Great Ambiance. The restaurant has this really interesting mix of Belgian/French and Spanish cuisine. We had a number of empanadas, the blue cheese one being one of our favorites. The classic beef empanada was also very good, as was the one with bacon. The kids also enjoyed a Nutella crepe, which was also perfect. read more

Let me start off saying that this is a hidden gem in Johns Creek! We came for breakfast on a Saturday morning and we were thoroughly surprised by not only the great atmosphere, but the service was top notch, the selection was plentiful and the prices are spot on! We made a reservation (though one is not needed) and sat outside on a beautiful Saturday morning. We started off with mimosas (highly recommend) and then ordered round one of food which included the peachy waffle and beef and Portobello empanadas. These were divine! We highly, highly recommend the beef option! For round two, we got Americanos (resemblance of Starbucks espresso for those who enjoy coffee, it's great), and we did an assortment of selections including the atomic chocolate waffle, the Cote d Azur, Chicken a l'orange, the Andouille, and the Elixir. Our favorite was the Elixir! Really, you can't go wrong here! There is a little something for everyone, it's tapas style so the portions are just right to share and try several things, because more than one is sure to catch your eye! No complaints and would definitely come back! read more

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Why did this establishment close? Overall average empanadas but good vibes! Only last 5 years! read more

HAVE YOU BEEN TO BESTIES YET!!! Don't wait! It's fantastic! They're empanadas (several varieties to chose from: chicken, beef, mushroom, caprese, bacon, 3-cheese, specials - and the list goes on) are succulent! Their Waffles too are varied (Belgian Chocolate, Tutti Frutti, etc) are delectable. They also offer mouth watering hand made desserts. Soon (end of May, we were told), they will have their liquor license, they will surely be packed with some added version of a Tapas menu. Their Patio is awesome too. In short, GO THERE NOW! You will lick your fingers - guaranteed! You'll probably see us there! read more

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If you can't quite decide if you want something sweet or savory, or maybe even a little bit of both, then look no further than this quaint new restaurant situated right off McGinnis Ferry. They offer a wide array of authentic Argentinian Empanadas and Belgian Waffles with a unique variety of fillings and toppings. They have plenty of options for the carnivore in your life, but feature several vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan offerings as well. Their sauces are homemade, and the chimichurri is out of this world! The inside of the restaurant is decorated nicely in hues of gray and orange, with plenty of comfortable well-spaced seating. There is also a large outdoor seating area where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine. The owner is a total sweetheart, and will gladly make recommendations and answer any questions you might have. I highly recommend that you stop in and give this restaurant a shot the next time you're in the area. You will not regret it! And if you're ever looking to cater a party, I think these empanadas would be the PERFECT appetizer and a huge hit! read more

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I am absolutely happy to have a authentic Argentinian place to eat empanadas with authentic chimichurri, and pastries. Estoy absolutamente feliz de tener un café Argentino con empanadas y chimichurri auténtico, y deliciosas facturas. read more

Besties - Alfajor de maicena recubierto de chocolate blanco. - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Unassuming storefront but a magical experience inside. Beautiful, eclectic decor bespoke the delicious, complex flavors of the empanadas and croquettes. Spectacularly friendly and attentive service. So glad that the hubby found this gem! read more

Besties - Dulce de Leche empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Cute little place to try, but plan to order more empanadas than you might expect to make a meal. Taste good, just limited side dishes.Argentinian BeefChimichurriGuava Empanadas Staff is helpful to order 1st time Quiet & quaint. I would go back, but not a weekly place for me. May be nice for brunch. read more

Amazing food, amazing service and a cute spot! Would definitely recommend! Great for food and desserts!

Expensive and the quantity is less ... I wouldn't recommend this place for tapas but they have a nice dessert menu

Came in last week for dinner. We got there around 5:30. There was only one other party there at the time, although it filled up throughout the night. We sat inside, but they do have outdoor seating available. They have a wide variety of sweet and savory empanadas to choose from! They also have tapas and other desserts and coffees available. We got the savory empanadas. It took a long time for them to come out, most likely because they make them very fresh! I got the chicken almond and the bacon ones. We all loved what we got! A fun place to try if you are looking for something different. The people working there are very nice too. read more