A friend recommended and did not disappoint! Hidden gem with big flavor. I grabbed the empanada combo with the spicy chicken empanada. It was crispy, flavorful, and had just the right kick. The rice and beans were comforting and well/seasoned and the plantains were sweet and caramelized to perfection. I'm also Cuban for what it's worth and had my fair share of rice, beans, and plantains! The tres leche coffee was a little sweet for me but still fantastic. I typically drink black coffee and just felt like trying something different. The inside is super cozy! Makes you feel like you're in someone's home (in the best way). Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Nothing has survived long in this building...hoping this one stays! read more

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I don't know why it took me so long to come here. But I am so glad that I finally made it out to Empanada Grill. This meal warmed my soul and eased my evening. On the edge of the Greensboro and Summerfield border, near the PTI airport, lies a small restaurant with big flavor and big heart. This location has been many things in the past, but I am hopeful that Empanada Grill will last forever. The menu is very simple , but nobody needs to make complicated empanadas. I would rather a place do a few things well than have a wide variety of things and be mediocre. Empanada Grill is as far from mediocre as you can get. I opted for their empanadas undressed in the traditional chicken style. It came with a side of rice and beans. You got to choose between red or black beans, and white, yellow, or traditional rice. I went with the black beans and traditional rice. This was enough food for two meals. I received my food to go, as I had a practice to get to, but there is a variety of seating areas within to accommodate groups of all sizes. The black beans deserve a picture of their own because they are basically a full meal themselves. I ate half before I remembered to take a picture because they were so good. I would definitely bring the family back to this restaurant, as we all love empanadas. I would love to try the traditional beef next time. The worst part about this trip? My car smelled like empanada the next day and I had no more empanada to eat. But that's a problem that can easily be solved with a trip back to my new favorite empanada place. read more

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Went in here for breakfast/lunch on a whim & I'm so glad we did, it was DELICIOUS. The inside is so cute and spacious. I got the beef and cheese empanada with the house made chips and it was so good. The empanada is decently sized and had so much flavor. The beef was well seasoned and the outside of the empanada has a seasoning that's really good & adds more flavor. The bread was crispy but still chewy and just overall perfect. They have a hot honey and salsa verde at the table but the sauce that came with the empanada was my favorite. The chips were crisp and salty. I also tried the yellow rice and plantains and both were great. The service was really good - everyone was nice and our food came out hot and fast. I love that they have breakfast empanadas too because I've never seen those so I'll have to go back and try them. They have a few different coffees and I tried the cafe de olla latte -it was really good because you could really taste the orange zest and cloves. I think with the setup this could be a cute place to work/study and get a coffee and a snack too! They have some unique speciality empanadas too that they switch out. This place was great - so glad I discovered it! read more

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First things first, when I saw the menu prices, I was a bit thrown off. $10 for one empanada and $20 for a meal with empanada, rice,beans and plantains. I will however, make it known that you can taste the freshness that comes with the price. The food is incredibly flavorful. I chose the traditional beef empanada with red beans, and rice and peas. It arrived quickly and was hot. The portions are large so you do get a good amount of food for the price. Service was top notch from the moment I walked through the door. You're able to sit wherever you choose and they come serve you. There is also a drive though and take out option. The inside is spacious and decorated nicely. I would recommend trying them out for the flavor and food, just be aware of the price if you aren't prepared to pay $20,plus tip for a meal. read more

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I came here on a whim after receiving something in the mail. I wasn't expecting much when I was driving there, but this place blew my expectations out of the water. The building is a lot bigger than what I was expecting. The inside looked extremely welcoming, like a mix between a family room and coffee shop/restaurant. The decorations were really nice and the seating was ample and comfortable. Every bite of food I had was better than the last. From the plantains, to the beans, to the rice - everything was cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of seasoning. They had a special oxtail empanada when I was there and it was one of the best empanadas I've ever had. The shell was crispy and the oxtail was so tender and flavorful. I'm not even much of a coffee drinker and I couldn't get enough of the Cafe De Olla latte. I will definitely be back! read more

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I came back to try the white chocolate tres leches chai latte. It was very sweet and creamy! After adding an extra shot of espresso at home, it was perfect! P.S. I just needed an extra kick after my work day, I'm sure they would've made that adjustment had I thought to ask. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Empanada Grill - Specialty Coffee - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Overall I'd say the empanadas are pretty decent. As a Dominican, and someone who grew up in Miami, I feel as if the empanadas are lacking the Hispanic flavor I was hoping for. My husband ordered a spicy chicken and cheese empanada and he said it was just shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, no cheese and it was missing the chiles (as it read on the menu). The sauce it came with did not remind me of anything Hispanic, it tasted very American and smoky. Was hoping more for a Chimichurri, Garlic Aioli, Salsa Verde, or a Cilantro-Lime sauce. Those sauces are more typical for what pairs with an empanada. The breading is also very different than a typical empanada, they're usually made with a pastry dough which caught me off guard, along with the seasonings on top. I've never seen a empanada with seasoning. I also feel like the side for the empanadas should be rice or like a pico de gallo. Having an empanada with fried chips is just a lot. It would have been nice to have something to offset that. My husband enjoyed his chips, but for me, it was just a little too much, I didn't eat any of mine. If the motive is to make this an Americanized take on empanadas then they're good, but we were expecting more Latin flavors especially since they have sweet plantains, beans and rice on the menu. It felt a bit confused but it tasted good, we had no complaints about that, just wished it was more authentic to the Hispanic culture. I'm very excited to have this nearby my house, we have been looking forward to something new coming into the space. When we went the service was fast, the place was busy and the atmosphere felt family friendly. I only wish this business best of luck and hope they succeed! read more

Empanada Grill - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Came here for a tasting event this evening and got to try several different dishes. The first dish was by far my favorite the shrimp mofongo was amazing. Smashed plantains with Avacado and shrimp on top. Omg yummmm! Also got to try mini empanadas and chicken with rice and beans. Both of these were also delicious but the shrimp Mofongo stole the show. I also ordered coconut Café latte and will be saving that for breakfast tomorrow. So good! The inside of restaurant is so cozy and inviting. They have tables and couches with board games as well! Staff was amazing and attentive. They made sure we're taken care of all night. read more

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Food **** Service ****** Ambiance ***** I had lunch. Beef empanada. Flavorful and authentic. The interior reminded me of the small alcove eateries of Old San Juan. It is a limited menu and i had so hoped for alcalpurias and penir but this is somewhat more complex for a converted drive thru definately recommend for lunch and small dining sweet plaintains exceptional read more

Empanada Grill - Beef empanada and sweet plaintain fried potato chips (could skip that) - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

After trying Empanada grill for a Yelp event, we had to come back since the food was so good! On our most recent visit I ordered a beef and a chicken empanada. They were both delicious. I really like how they season the outside of the empanada. They are perfectly crispy and came out hot and fresh. I was only able to eat about half of each empanada and they come with chips so it was a lot of food. So I'd suggest just ordering one empanada. They also have a combo that comes with rice and beans. My boyfriend got this and the rice and beans were so flavorful! The staff were very friendly and attentive. The dining space is nice and open but with a cozy vibe. Also, their coffees are so good here! We got the tres leches and Dulce de leche lattes and they were so yummy! They have breakfast empanadas too so we might have to come back and try those! read more

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I met a couple friends here for lunch and it was a great experience. They've done an awesome job with the decor and seating. There's a cute little kids area, comfy chairs, great lighting. I got the beef and cheese empanada with house and my friend let me try the plantains she ordered. Everything was delicious!! One of my favorite parts was the sauce that comes with empanada. The service was great. The two employees I interacted with there were both so friendly and welcoming. We got our food really quickly too. They also have a breakfast menu that is served before 11:00 a.m. and sounds delicious. I definitely plan to come back to check out breakfast! read more

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I got the regular chicken empanada with home made chips. The empanada was great but my sauce was missing so that was a bummer cause I am sure the sauce makes it even better. I do wish the chips were a little softer. The service was fast and friendly. Very nice clean space inside. I'm excited this is here and I will be back. read more

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I wasn't able to try their breakfast empanadas so I'll have to come back. I hope this business lasts as it's a little out of the way. Staff was great and there's even Cuban coffee. read more

I had to come back and bring my fiancé this time and he enjoyed it as well. You can't go wrong with anything to be honest. I switched it up and tried the white rice, black beans, and the traditional beef empanadas. All goooood!! read more

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Really enjoyed our empanadas today from Empanada Grill at the Yelp and City Kitch Tastes & Treats of the Triad Food Truck Rally, today. We got to sample the beef and cheese and the spicy chicken. So good we went back for more. Our second round we tried the tomato, spinach, and feta and for our sweet craving we tried the caramel apple, DELICIOUS! Friendly service, too! Definitely a must try if you haven't! Sanitation grade is 97.5. Bring that grade up a few points and it would definitely be 5 stars from me! read more

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So first of all let me start by saying I was a little bit surprised that a new restaurant had finally opened in this location. We are out by the airport and I wouldn't have expected a restaurant such as this to open here but I'm so thankful that it has. We got some takeout last night and brought it home we had one of the traditional empanadas one of the spicy chicken empanadas rice and beans and also an order of the guava empanada dessert. I will go on the record and say that everything was phenomenal but to me the brightest star we're the beans. In typical Central American or Caribbean food you're used to red beans and rice and yes the rice was perfect and these were red beans but they were filled with chunks of awesomeness and deliciousness like I have never tasted before. Both the empanadas were stuffed full of meat and very flavorful. It is evident that the dough is made everyday and hand formed into these delicious meat pockets. I especially liked that after them being fried they were dusted with some spices and also some granulated salt. The homemade chips that come with the $10 empanada meal we're very good. I would have liked for them to have been a little bit warmer but again when you bring food home it generally cools off pretty rapidly. The mini guava empanadas were absolutely delicious. I love a good guava dessert these were filled obviously with guava and a surprise chunk of cream cheese and we're just very delightful. One of the things that I really appreciated about the empanadas was that even though they are fried the outer shell was crispy but inside the dough was very fluffy and not just like eating crackers. We are looking forward to frequenting this restaurant as it is only about 2 mi from our house and I hope that the surrounding area supports it heavily because it would be a shame for this place to not be around for a long time. read more

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I've been here theee times now and love the food! I always get the veggie empanada platter with yellow rice and black beans. It's delicious. The portion size is more than I can eat in one sitting! I'm doing 4 stars because the service can be a little slow but it doesn't take away from the taste of the food! read more

Empanada Grill - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Wow! To be honest, this restaurant was significantly better and nicer than what I was expecting. The interior decorating is really nice and it's super clean! Even the bathroom was super clean! I am a finicky eater (and that's an understatement), but I thoroughly enjoyed both the traditional chicken empanada and the tradition beef empanada. I'm going to guess that you probably can't go wrong with any dish here. The service was excellent and the prices reasonable. The owner has put quite a lot of effort into this restaurant and I hope people will give the Empanada Grill a try. I know that this has been a difficult location for several restaurants in the past, but this place is far superior to anything that has been here before. read more

Went here with the family last night. Food was great and we had excellent service. The seating was cozy. Will come back

Delicious food! Steak empanada and chips were a perfect lunch. Flavorful empanada and the chips had a great crunch. Good service by good people and the restaurant itself had great vibes and fun decor. read more

Visited Empanada Grill today and I will be returning. The young ladies were very knowledgeable about the product they were serving and their suggestions helped me decide what to order. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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This was my first time trying food from the Empanada Grill. I loved the spicy chicken with the house sauce! The spicy flavor paired well with the sauce and created a delicious flavor combination. I also liked the house made chips as they were perfectly crispy and delicious. The two lady's working at the truck were very nice and asked me how I liked my meal. I will for sure come back whenever I see your truck at another event! Totally recommend this place! read more

Empanada Grill - Spicy Chicken Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

This place was delicious!! I had the beef and cheese empanada which was just fantastic. Flavorful, cheesy, yummy! The ladies there were super friendly and informed me everything was homemade, even the bread! My dish came with some tangy house sauce which went perfectly with the empanada and homemade chips. read more

Empanada Grill - Beef and cheese empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Excellent!! Give them a try won't disappoint and prices are very reasonable. Only had lunch and dinner but checking out breakfast too!

I was really looking forward to trying this spot after seeing a great review in my local mom's group. After waiting almost 40 minutes for our food, it was lukewarm and portions were pretty small for the price. There also didnt seem to be any potatoes or olives inside of the empanadas. The coffee was good and the atmosphere was cozy, but we probably wont be returning to this spot. read more

Generous portions, empanada filled with beef onions, potatoes and green olives. House chips were delicious and dipping sauce exceptional. read more

Empanada Grill - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Amazing food. Beautiful store. Service was amazing very polite workers. Love studying there with a nice coffee.

The food here is exquisite and the service is top of line. I love eatning here whenever I'm around the area.

We tried this place for the first time and the food was delicious! We had a vegetarian and spicy chicken empanada with sides and it was so good. The rice was delicious and the beans and plantains and the home made chips. Best empanadas I have had since we moved to Greensboro. Do yourself a favor and try this restaurant. read more

My husband and I ate at the restaurant today for the first time, it will definitely not be our last!!! The staff were super friendly, explained the menu to us and even made suggestions. I am a super picky person but these were the best empanadas I've ever had!!! I'd give them 10 stars if I could!!! read more

If I could eat these empanadas every day, I legitimately would. The empanadas have a crispy, perfectly golden exterior and a hot (but not 3rd degree burn-level) interior. Fillings include (but are not limited to): pepperoni pizza, chicken, veggie and beef. The Fillings are generous from corner to corner, and I would highly recommend their fried pickles and churros, as well. Follow them on social to see where they pop up next! read more

Empanada Grill - Pizza empanada & chicken empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

The empanadas are SO good - 100% worth the hype! I got the chicken empanada, the plaintains, beans, and the caramel apple minis. The chicken empanada was absolutely enormous and was stuffed end to end with meat (I definitely recommend trying it with the house sauce!) The caramel apple minis were delicious as well and piping hot from the fryer. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

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I went in and the atmosphere was so relaxing , it made me want to stay all day. our waitress Terry came to our table with a big smile. She was so friendly and gave great service. and what can I say about the food,Wow ! the presentation, the portion, the flavor was amazing! I ordered many items on the menu and have not been disappointed. read more

Outstanding emapnandas. Love the seasoning and that sauce to dip them in was wonderful. Looks like we will be following them around for more empanadas. Service was fast and courteous. Thank you ladies for some deliciousness!!! read more

Empanada Grill - Emapnada Grill at Red Oak Brewing - Empanadas Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Oh. My Goodness. This food is fire, y'all. Let's talk about the empanadas (they have other stuff and we'll get to that). They have several varieties, all delicious. Spicy chicken (YUM), beef and cheese (drool), and the pizza are my favorites, but all of them are incredible. Everything is so fresh and delicious! The dough is tender, flavorful, and flaky. The sides, too, though! Plantains, rice, and beans (among others), accompany the empanadas beautifully. And please, don't sleep on the dessert empanadas. They're worth a visit just by themselves. The flavors vary, but none of them disappoint! The cherry on the empanada? They're a minority, woman-owned business. Go see them and tell them I sent you! read more

So glad to see an empanada place in Greensboro. The empanadas are wonderful, so flavorful, filling and a good size. The homemade chips are special in that they are puffy and fresh and not over salted. I have visited the place several times already and suggest that places like these should be supported. This business is women, veteran and minority owned and the service is welcoming and professional. The open area seating is beautiful with a lot of natural light and great coffees as well as other foods to choose from like baked chicken and grilled porkchops, too. I will be a regular and have already spread the word that this is not a place to be missed, a gem. read more

The food was awesome and the ambiance was on point and very authentic and a nice kids area great service will definitely go back

Amazing customer service, delicious food, and fast service! Clean and Very satisfied!

This food was absolutely fantastic!! The Cuban empanada made me feel like I was back in Miami! The plantains were fabulous!!! The black beans were so so tasty!!! read more

The best food I have ever had!!! I follow them around town to get my empanadas!!!