James M.

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.

Stacy G.

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!

Clay C.

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.

Jane Y.

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!

Sarena T.

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!

Samantha S.

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!

Gretel Y.

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!

DeeDee H.

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!

Michelle K.

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!

Alyanna T.

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

Nelly C.

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.

Olivia J.

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.

Andrew W.

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.