Che Empanada in Newton is the kind of spot that is easy to drive past without stopping, which would be a genuine mistake. We walked into a space that is more takeout oriented in scale, but warm and comfortable enough to sit and eat without feeling out of place. The menu runs over twenty varieties of empanada on a given day, and the range is wide enough that building a mixed order across a few different fillings was the natural and obvious way to go. The classic beef is a reliable anchor and the short rib version elevates that same foundation with a richer, more layered filling. We tried the chicken mushroom, one of the more distinctive options on the menu, and it was worth ordering for something that departs from the expected. The spicy chorizo paired well with the chimichurri sauce, which is worth asking for if it does not come automatically. The La Che is another strong option if you want to try the house specialty alongside a more classic pick. One thing worth knowing is that some varieties sell out earlier in the day, so arriving with a bit of flexibility in your order in case a specific filling is gone is a smart approach. The staff were friendly and helped guide us through the menu when we hesitated. The empanadas themselves came out hot and crisp, with fillings that felt generous and well seasoned. For an empanada stop in Newton that delivers on variety and quality, Che Empanada is worth seeking out. We would come back for the short rib and the spicy chorizo, and we would plan to arrive earlier to catch the full selection. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while in town, and couldn't be happier. There's an array of empanadas to choose from ranging from savory to sweet which made it difficult to choose. Ultimately I went for the chicken classico and chicken and mushroom. Both of these were flavorful with a golden brown flakey crust that was still nice and soft on inside. The chicken was tender and flavorful adding a slight kick of heat without being overpowering. The chicken and mushroom had an added layer of sauce that helped tie the flavors together and the mushrooms were perfectly tender. Adding to it was a chimichuri sauce that tasted fresh and came in spicy or regular. Ultimately what I liked about these empanadas was that they felt fresh and not frozen like many other places. Despite being only one person, the server was quick with taking orders, working the register, and serving the empanadas. While there isn't much seating inside, I came here with a large group and was able to finding seating. I can see it getting crowded as there were always people coming in. Highly recommend this location, and Ill be trying the other locations as well. read more

Che Empanada - Chicken classico and chicken and mushroom with chimichuri sauce - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

These empanadas were great! I loved the green sauce to go with them, and the hot sauce at the table. I went here today with a large group and we were easily able to find a table and sit comfortably. There were a ton of empanada choices- it was hard to pick which one to get! I ended up getting the mushroom chicken one, and the eggplant one. The woman working asked if I wanted them heated up, and if I wanted cheese on top of the eggplant one which I thought was a really nice touch! She seemed to be the only one working but was able to give each customer a good experience. She even brought our food out to the table which was really nice. Chicken mushroom- the crust on this empanada was not as flaky as I would have liked, but it was still good. I liked the sauces with it but I'm not sure I would get this one again. The flavor was good, but when I get an empanada I like to have that flaky shell. Eggplant- this empanada was delicious! The shell was flaky and the filling was outstanding. I would totally get this again. Overall I liked this spot! I'll definitely be back to try the MANY other flavors read more

Che Empanada - Chicken mushroom - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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" Che Empanada is fire " Che empanada is fire . Fresh , tasty and budget friendly. You can go wrong with them . They are also just plain delicious. Parking is all around no worries . The vibe is welcoming. read more

Unique and interesting, delicious empanadas abound here. Service was fast and friendly. We asked for extra warm / crisp and that's what we got. There's limited outdoor seating but it's never full. Overlooks a busy intersection so quite noisy and bustling. read more

Che Empanada - Carryout box - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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We were planning on going to this asian bakery on the same street, but they were sadly closed, so we decided to try an empanada while we were here. We got the chicken and mushroom one and it was hot, fresh, and creamy. The chimichurri was supposed to be spicy but wasn't at all, but it was still a nice flavor. This is a small place that is self-serve. They have a bunch of options for empanadas, other pastries, and some desserts as well that we did not partake in this time. I'm not a huge fan of empanadas so I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but this place was good. read more

Haven't gotten a chance to go in person yet, but we had a small variety of empanadas and we loved. Will definitely go here/order again. We had: Chicken Classico Beef Tango Chicken and Mushroom Spicy Chicken read more

Che Empanada - Chicken Classico Empanada Beef Tango Empanada Chicken and Mushroom - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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I love food and all kinds of foods. This place doesn't really do it for me. Thr crust is a bit more than I like and the ratio between the crust and filling is not proportional. I went when it first opened awhile back not sure if they made any changes. I haven't come back since. We went several times hoping that it was opening issues bút thế empanadas we're not great as mentioned above!! I am going to assume it is my taste and it isn't the restaurant!! The people were very nice. They explained everything to you. It isn't a place where you sit and eat. It is a takeout place!! read more

Super empanadas with perfect crust and quality fillings. Discount on multiples. Alafajores straight from Argentina. A few tables to dine in, nice packaging for take out. Friendly, professional staff. Nice! read more

I came to this place because I went to Grandma's Kitchen (few doors down) and the wait for food was soooo long despite calling in ahead of time. I was glad to see several new restaurants opened on this block. Ambiance: This place is pretty small but very cozy and looks clean and bright. Its a comfortable place for very small parties to dine in, but there is also a table right outside. The display showing all the empanadas had labels telling you the name of each, but it was hard to decipher what was inside (to me). Pricing: Reasonable. Check the little blackboard on the right side. I took the 3 piece combo for $12.99. Empanadas were decently sized for the price and a 3 pack would make a nice meal for someone. Food: I asked what was popular and the messi was something new. Its beef and onions inside and to us, tasted like a steak and cheese. It was the best one. I also had a spicy churro, but it tasted similar and I can't really tell the difference or distinguish the two. I also got the classic chicken and that was dry and not good. I wouldn't recommend that one but the other 2 were good. I wished they had a plain one with just chicken and cheese inside. Many of the options seems to say onions and peppers, so if you like that stuff, then you'll have plenty of options. If you're with someone that likes plain-er food or are picky eaters then this is something to consider. Service: Very friendly from the single person running the show. She was communicative - greeted me and offered to help pick out what I wanted. She offered to heat up my empanandas, which only took 40 seconds. Parking: Plenty of street parking outside. read more

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Love these Argentinian empanadas! The shop is small but they have TONS of different kinds of empanadas to chose from. Im a savory person and my fiance is a sweet person so I tried the Beef Clásico which had ground angus beef, onions, red bell peppers, scallions & egg. He tried the Beef Criolla which had ground angus beef, onions & raisins. Both were super delicious! Looking forward to trying more. read more

Che Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I used to live around the corner from Che Empanada and loved it. My husband and I would purchase from them fairly frequently. We moved away a few months ago, but today I was in Newton and thought I'd grab some empanadas to take home. Things are very different, and not in a good way. First, they used to heat up the empanadas in an actual oven, but today, the person heated them in a microwave, pretty much ruining them. (I put them in the air fryer when I got home, and that helped.) I ordered 2 spicy chicken and 2 spicy chorizo empanadas. They used to mark the inside of the box so we'd know which were which. Didn't do that today - we had to guess. They used to have both regular and spicy chimichurri sauce, but today they had no spicy sauce. And finally, I used to be able to buy 2 chocolate alfajores (delicious dessert), but they no longer sell 2 chocolate ones. I had to buy a pack of 3 - 2 chocolate and 1mystery flavor. I'd been SO looking forward to going to Che today, but this was a huge disappointment. I hope they'll fix these things and return to being the great place they once were. read more

This little cafe style empanada place stole our hearts. The empanadas were fresh, meat fillings were perfectly spiced and juicy, pastry was flakey, not soggy at all. We tried the chicken and mushroom, chorizo, and the Messi. Loved them all! They also have dessert empanadas, will go back for them. read more

Definitely very fresh empanadas. I got a beef one, a creamy chicken one, and also a chorizo empanada. The baked breading texture on the outside was very nice, appropriately browned, balancing out the more flavorful insides. I found all the flavors a bit too salty, but that's just my taste. I also had a bit of a hard time distinguishing the chorizo from the beef. The interior is well decorated and looks like a nice place to chill out. read more

Amazing family owned business. Food is made with love and DELICIOUS!!!! Definitely worth the visit-a few times!!!

Another visit and another happy customer. Great atmosphere Good food Friendly service Indoor and outdoor seating Thanks again. read more

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Wow - so delicious! The caprese was my favorite - the flavor, freshness, and dough were fantastic. Spicy Chicken was next. Chorizo a super tasty third, and I didn't try the Beef Mesi but my friend claimed it to be his favorite of the four. Stellar crew, too! Everyone was kind, enthusiastic, and gave great suggestions. I will be back soon and frequently. Yum! read more

Che Empanada - Chorizo, Spicy Chicken, Beef Mesi, Caprese - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

At a loss for words. I entered the building. The smells, spices, meats, culinary heaven!!!

So many choices! Everything tastes great! Friendly staff. Quick turnaround. Loved the ham and cheese, spinach, and the Messi.

Delicious empanadas- chicken was our favorites. Ordered 6, ate 2 on the spot (they'll heat it up 4U) but should've bought more to bring home! read more

Sweet business with assorted amount of empanadas. It is a cute place to take a break and sit down for a snack. Ideally you can buy a bunch of these for party if you don't feel like cooking. My favorite was the mushroom chicken, but they have a variety of mix fillings with beef and some vegetarian, some desserts. read more

Cute local business-I hear they just opened, congratulations on the new store. I was visiting my in-laws who live in the area and we stopped by for a quick bite to eat. We were a large-ish group of 8, and the owner was very kind and brought out a few extra chairs for us (there is indoor and outdoor seating.) Head up to the front and let your eyes be delighted by the different types of empanadas- I think there were about 15 different types! They even had a few veggie options (which was perfect because we had a vegan in our group). I tried the classic beef and the criolla- both were packed with meat and spices and were delicious! I especially enjoyed the criolla, the raisins added a sweetness that complemented the ground beef. Definitely recommend asking them to heat it up for you. Also know that if you buy in bulk, its a better deal (which won't be hard, you'll be wanting to try all of them!) read more

The empanadas were REALLY REALLY great. I tried a bunch and they were perfect and fresh. I didn't love the chimichurri sauce BUT the empanadas were so great I didn't even miss it. read more

Staff was friendly, and the ambiance was nice. Food was fine. I'd definitely go back but might try something else.

AMAZING: The quality, variety & price!!! Clearly made with loving memories. The desserts & other treats are authentically Argentinian. Leave room for both! read more

Che Empanada - Just a sampling of their delicious empanadas. - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

First off staff of place were very inviting and warm. Empanadas were out of this world. Not to be biased I love Argentine Empanadas the best so far, because it has a variety of flavor bursts that runs through your mouth. Its even better with chimichurri sauce. When there don't forget to try the Alfajors. They are home made and better than the boxed versions. They have locations in North Newton, Kelly Square in Worcester, and a second off Lincoln Street and a fourth in Central Square Cambridge. Please come to greater Lowell area !! read more

This place was amazing. The beef was my favorite. Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent packaging. read more

Che Empanada - a cardboard box with a sticker on it - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Fourth visit here for lunch. I get the three for $12.99 special. Fresh fillings with a nice bite on the crusts. Friendly service, small place but can sit inside or out. Shall return. read more

You can tell that this place was built with so much love. Cute and thoughtful details, lots of great South American snacks, clean lines and friendly service. Definitely check it out!! read more

Friendly local biz! Highly recommend the cheesy versions that look more like a quiche (e.g., ham and cheese, spinach and cheese). The chicken empanada was tastier than the ground beef. read more

Wonderful find. A GREAT counter-service restaurant with excellent empanadas - the spicy ones are great. We take our orders to go but there are a few tables to dine in if you like. Service was excellent - the staff stayed after hours to accommodate us picking up an excellent dinner. Do yourself a favor and get a couple of the spicy chicken empanadas. read more

The beef empanada was slightly too salty and not much flavor other than salt. Also there was no flakiness to the crust and nowhere near as good as the empanadas at Porto's in Cali. read more

Someone shared an empanada savory and sweet and I HAD to get more!!! They will heat your order while you wait or set you up like my picture for heating at home :) read more

Che Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Amazing tasty empanadas Must try Come with a sweet toothy as well since the deserts all look great. Had one read more

The ingredient are fresh with an interesting variety of flavors. YUM. They cover the vegetarian and meat eaters in your group. read more

Yes! Go here!!! The spicy chicken empanada has great flavor with a nice kick! Dough was tender. Love that they are baked not fried. OMG, I am going to have to try e very flavor! And super affordable. read more

My son and I tried the Newton location tonight and loved every single bite. The service was quick and friendly. We got 6 empanadas total and cannot decide which ones we liked best. They were all so flavorful and amazing. We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

This place offers excellent Argentinian empanadas right there in Newtonville. Try the beef criolla.

It is a little pricey but this place is 5/5. Nice service the empanadas are excellent and the chimichurris is also good

Amazing! Everything was fresh and delicious. You'll want about 2-3 per person, which lets you sample their fantastic array of flavors. Highly recommend!! read more