After being introduced to this place by a friend who had tried this place, I immediately started researching what I could get here. Friendly tip: they have a groupon available right now where you can get 6 empanadas and a sauce (salsa) andfor $24. But if you contact the owner beforehand, you can get the same deal without purchasing the groupon, which can help a local business save some extra fees. I called beforehand to place my order so that it would be ready by the time I got there. They have a wide variety of flavours to choose from. Their deep fried picks pertain to mozza cheese, while the oven baked ones are more meat focused. I ordered an assortment of different ones so that I could try a little bit of everything: cheese only, cheese + mushroom + green onion, cheese + chorizo, spicy ground beef, regular sliced beef, and chicken chimichurri. There is definitely a difference between the deep fried empanadas and the oven baked ones. I definitely have an unhealthy favouring of the deep fried ones, but the oven baked ones are a good alternative if you're trying to stay on the healthier side. My favourite empanada was the cheese + mushroom + green onion. They were generous with the cheese (read: cheese pull action was evident), and the mushroom had such a fragrant and strong flavour. As for the meat selection, it was so-so. I tried to be adventurous and try something different, but trying the others helped prove my initial prediction - which was that ground beef is the go-to as it is your typical empanada filling. read more

Empanada Queen - an open box of food - Latin American Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Loved this place! Was looking for an empanada place and this was the highest rated on yelp. The owner was very sweet and greeted us. She also had great recommendations. We ordered a variety to get a good feel including the ground beef, chicken chimichurri, shrimp and the cheese churizo. I would definetly recommend the shrimp and the churizo. Didn't really care for the chicken chimichurri. It wasn't bad but not amazing either. One thing I did not like at all was the salsa, way too much cilantro for my liking. Otherwise prices were fair and you get a free empanada for checking in. I didn't really like the location, it was in this weird industrial place but there was plenty parking. The decor wasnt bad, there's great art work however there was room for improvement. read more

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I absolutely love empanadas and where better to eat them from then the Empanada Queen! From here I have trie: - Empanadas of many kinds - Chimichurri and Salsa Fries which is gluten free and vegetarian - Fish and Shrimp Ceviche which is gluten free - Chilentitos which is a sugar cookie filled with delete de leech - Jarritos As well, they have some gluten free and vegetarian options and always have a booth at "Taste of Calgary". read more

I was hoping this would work well as a take out order on my way to the mountains and it sure was! I even walked away with some recommendations for where I should go next. They also have a great deal from groupon to get a good deal on a half dozen of their empanadas. 5 stars - Spinach empanada. Spinach, feta cheese, onions and olives. Baked. The best part was the olives. They were the Greek style olives and really pumped up the flavor. 5 stars- Cheese empanada. Mozzarella cheese. Fried. Eat this one hot for a cheese explosion, in the best kind of way! Every mouthful was full of cheese. The empanada was spilling over with cheese after I took a bite. Wow!! I can see why this is one of their most popular items. The fry on it does not make it greasy at all. How do they do that with such a soft dough? 4 stars - Black Bean chipotle and vegetable empanada. Black beans, chipotle, onions, mushrooms, spinach, olives and green peppers. Baked. This had a nice spice to it. I liked that they offered this vegetarian option. A side of salsa comes with your empanada order and it is the best match. It adds a freshness to the baked goods. Make a stop here. Great service and great food. I'll be back! read more

Great food good service. English is new to them so take it easy on the slang. I loved the beef epanada

Finally got to try these beautiful Empanadas at the Inglewood Sunfest! So fresh, fried, crunchy, hot, juicy and delicious! We love supporting the small businesses in the area and they deserve a stop-in! My fave was the chicken followed by the cheese (surprisingly mozzarella)(hubby's fave) and then the beef. The homemade salsa (ultra mild to suit all tastes) was really, really good and I could have eaten a lot of it. A delightful twist on lunch away from the ordinariness of say, a sandwich. They are moving their business - they are not sure where they are going but we will find them! read more

I love empanadas (tried the real deal in Valparaíso) and was super-excited to find a nice groupon for this small Chilean bakery. Went to their Manilla Road location over the weekend for a 1/2 dozen chicken & beef empanadas. The filling is authentic, Chilean 'pino': savory ground beef, egg, olive, onion & raisin. The pastry is so crispy & delicious, especially when deep fried. Spicy is my favorite.. Definitely recommended! read more

Empanada Queen - Beef & chicken empanadas! - Latin American Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I've been curious about this place and the variety of empanadas is intriguing. I tried the chicken chimichurri and the black bean. Both were good, but I really liked the black bean. Not too doughy and really flavourful. I was very satisfied with two empanadas. I'm going to go back to try more flavours. read more

Love comming here! Not only is the staff amazing but theres so many flavours in their empanadas. I recommend the spinich! So tasty and vegeterian read more

Empanada Queen - Love Empanada Queen! When I go there with my dog she comes out to take my order and brings it right out to me - captured here! - Latin American Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Pretty good empanadas. Place is a little out the way. Food was average compared to my wife's empanadas but worth chomping on. read more

Kind hard working Chilean-Canadian staff understand it's not easy to bring over culture across oceans and continents but passion, pride and perserverance is not easy to disguise. read more

Empanada Queen - Ahhh...! Just like MAMA used to make em. - Latin American Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I finally made it to Empanada Queen and did a takeout of 12 baked empanadas. 4 regular ground beef, 4 spiced ground beef & 4 spinach and feta. They cost $42.00 cash (which was the best deal). Tried the spinach and feta baked empanada and it's so tasty! The regular ground beef empanada is also so tasty (so I'm told). The baked dough is so soft. The pictures in help make it look like that they would taste hard and stiff but not so. Will try the beef empanadas soon. Update: I tried the beef empanadas. Gosh! So good with a whole pitted black olive and a section of a hard-boiled egg! Will be back, Empanada Queen to try the other items in your menu! read more

I work a couple of doors down so its been pretty tempting to pop in here a few times for lunch when I'm actually in the office. I haven't found a bad empanadas yet. Probably my favourite right now is the chorizo. It nice and crispy and cooked to order instead of being warmed up. read more

A former pizza place turned into a destination for homestyle traditional Chilean food! Their empanadas are just like back home. Their sandwiches are epic! Try the Chacarero (steak, avocado, tomatoes on a toasted home made bun, get some pebre on the side) and it's just like having one at a sidewalk cafe in Santiago, but right here in NE Calgary. Make the trip and go check it out. You'll go from "What is Chilean food?" to "I love Chilean food!" read more

A friend of mine recommended this place after I experience my first Chillean Emapanda at the Crossroads Farmer's Market. They told me about Empanda Queen in the Marlborough area and since I'm from the NE, I decided to check em out. Pizza Roma is gone and now it is full fledge Chilean Deli. There are 2 tables you can sit at and enjoy your empanadas, but from the time I was there, a lot of traffic was pick up. The great thing is that they always advise to call before you pick up b/c they actually make the deep fried ones to order. It takes 5 mins to cook but if you are going to order a dozen or more. It will take longer. That was OK b/c it's worth the wait. This review is just on empanadas as those were the only things I tried! I shared a Ground Beef Empanada with my sister and she got lucky and had the egg and I got the olive :( I don't like olives lol. These can be baked or fried. I had the baked ones which are made daily and is just heat and serve in their oven. Not microwaved. That was awesome! Filling was: Ground beef, onions, a slice of egg, olive and raisin. The whole reason I went there was for: Cheese Empanadas and Cheese and Shrimp Empanadas. Ohhhhhhhh so yummy. It's like mozza sticks but way better as it is enclosed in a crispy fried patry. Now, because of gravity and melted cheese, it does tend to sink to bottom but that just gives it enough room for you to add Pebre!!!! Don't forget the Pebre!! A must - Chilean Salsa - some are spicy, some are not but this is what I think is in Pebre.... onions, cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, and other herbs n spices. All in all I went home with a dozen cheese ($16) and a dozen cheese and shrimp ($18) I've already eaten 5 :) http://www.letseat.at/EmpanadaQueen read more

she forgot my tamales. I think the empanadas in the case are very old, try to order new ones made for you. I was expecting more higher class shredded meats for the prices, not just ground who knows when meats that look like le up, ze chuck in a pocket. Taste the same going down as they do coming back up. Seeing the reply has kicked a sleeping dog or woken a sleeping baby, so i have to lower my score on revisiting the experience. There was an ANT in one of the boxes. So she has ants in her kitchen, red ants that pinch, I suggest a thorough cleaning of the kitchen and a review of practices of the chef. On coming back after sitting in rush hour traffic because she forgot my tamales, she didnt even throw in a few extra tamales for my troubles. The 'spicy' is just sriracha sauce she puts into the empanada, I was expecting fresh chili paste hand made by the chef. The cheese empanadas once cooled are practically devoid of any cheese, they are hollowed out caverns with a slight cheese coating. Im allergic to eggs and there was whole eggs, hardboiled and sliced, in the empanadas in the case (barely a fridge) that seemed to be from the weekend, not freshly made that day. I will never be going back or recommend their services to others. read more

This place is quite difficult to find (we actually went to the mall food court due to lack of understanding) in reality you take the road just north of the mall and it's in a tiny strip mall on the left across from the community center (I think - it looks like one). Once we found parking we noticed a delicious smell once we got out of the car and luckily it was delicious empanadas being baked. We were greeted by the owner who was very pleasant, helpful and educational (a lovely combo when going into an ethic joint for the first time when you have little experience) We picked up several kinds of empanadas - I had spinach and cheese. My favorite is the cheese (but they are deep fried and the spinach is baked so healthy me is unhappy with my cheese preference). We also picked up a 1000 layer cake. We decided to enjoy at home but I now wonder what they taste like fresh! The cake was delicious, not too sweet and it's like of like flakey buttery caramel- we learned that it started 3-4 thicker and takes 24 hours to make as it compresses into a heavy cake we bought. One piece was MORE than enough to share. Overall I'm a fan and will go back when I'm in that area again. read more

Tasty! We had a beef sandwich and a spicy chicken empanada. The sandwich had thick strips of beef; usually I worry that big pieces of beef in an inexpensive dish will be chewy, but these were nice and tender. The sandwich was flavorful, and interestingly, was the first one I'd ever had that had green beans in it. The empanada was also tasty and was actually fairly spicy -- a great value for four bucks. read more

The empanadas are very good... And the sandwiches too.. The Location is hidden, but in general I would say is good... I liked everything I had... And the service was not bad... This place is good for informal lunch or breakfast... read more

Food plus the service = 5 stars I'm so glad I read the reviews for this place on Yelp and tried it. My favorite was the beef empanada and the cocktail cheese empanada. Yes , I've had better ones in other cities but what sold me was the friendly owner who knew how to serve his customers! read more

Sandwiches, empanadas and traditional Chilean dishes at a reasonable price. I recommend Pastel de choclo (meat pie), empanada de queso (cheese turnover) and pino (beef turnover). You can eat here or take the food home, either way it is authentic and delucios food. read more

My friend H and I tried this place a month ago, and we've been back twice since. All empanada came in baked or deep fried. I'm a big fan of the deep fried cocktail sized cheese empanada, delicious with the salsa. The place is small with limited seating. The owner is also the cook so it's always good to order ahead of time if you can to avoid waiting. The service was great. She even offered to make special orders when my girlfriend asked if she knows how to make palmitos - Brazilian pastries that are kind of like empanadas. She said to just give her some notice so she can find the recipe and get the ingredients. read more

I've seen this place several hundred times and always wanted to try the Empanadas. The dough on the Empanadas was nicely folded and the chicken and beef filllng plentiful and satisfying, but it was the magical fresh made salsa I wanted more of! With a fainty Cilantro undertone, the fresh salsa was the perfect compliment to the hearty Empanada. There was a sign that intrigued me as I waited. It was about a basement suite for rent. I got the no pets and access to a certain appliances but no separate kitchen but the Fumadore had me puzzled. A young customer who was obviously a regular informed me after placing her order and getting ready to read while she waited for her order Fumadore meant smoking! I'm thinking that the spicy beef Empanada we brought home for our daughter might just be Fumadore! Unforutnatley by the time we arrived only chicken and two beef empanadas were left. I want to try more next time. And I definitely meant to try the delicious looking Million Layer Cake I want to try next time. Even if it is $7.50 per carton, that huge wedge could feed 3 to 4 people easily. I will call ahead next time because at 6 for $20.00 Empanada Queen offers a great deal. read more

Most people seem to come here for the Empanada, but the dishes that are special for me are their sandwiches, especially the avocado and steak. My other favourites are the humitas, the pastel de choclo, the bistec a lo pobre. My favourite dish consists of steak, chorizo, french fries (real not frozen) and scrambled egg (its name has just slipped my mind just now). It does take about twenty minutes for them to prepare this dish, so if you are in a hurry pre-order it over the phone. I have been told that it is a favourite hangover recovery dish in Chile. read more

Pleasantly surprised with these excellent empanadas. We tried a selection of both baked and deep-fried. Spicy chicken baked and the small cheese deep-fried selections were the two best. Don't forget the salsa. Will definitely be back. read more

Homemade salsa is delicious! They make it Fresh every other day and will make you some to order if you call in advance. The empanadas are fresh with everything made in house. Filling to Dough ratio is spot on. Flavors are nice. Nothing too spicy here. read more

I found this place by accident when I was looking for a Mexican restaurant that was listed as being next door. (It had moved). Being hungry and not wanting to bother finding the new location, I walked into Empanada Queen about 15 minutes before closing on a Sunday. The staff apologized and explained that they weren't cooking any actual meals as they were getting ready to close and the cook/owner had already left for the day, however, I was definitely welcome to buy some Empanada's. I explained that I had never had them before so they totally explained how they were made, what was in them, different flavours, etc. I bought 6 empenada's and headed home. We heated them in the oven as advised and man, were they ever good!!! Beef, chicken, cheese, sooooo good. The next time we went back, a few days later, the owner/cook was there and she was very friendly and explained the different items on the menu, how she prepares them, etc. We ordered some spicy beef and chicken empanada's, and a couple of the main dishes and it was WAY too much food for me and my wife, but man it was so awesome! Don't forget to order extra of the homemade salsa, it's really, really good! If you're looking for something different, give Empanada Queen a shot, I don't think you'll be disappointed. You're better off ordering your food and taking it home as it's a very tiny little place with only a couple of tables. read more

Food is just average. The menu is limited and there is not much atmosphere. It is a decent place to spot by if you work near by and need a quick bite to eat. read more

The gals that run this restaurant are an enterprising lot! Their empanadas are very good, Fast service. Decor of the place is such, that you really do not want to dine there. Take-out is better. Perhaps it is OK for the neighbourhood lunch crowd. Nevermind, I'll do their take-out! read more

Crispy delicious empanadas anyone? Was amazed at how good these were. Ask for extra salsa when you order. Trust me I could drink the stuff. Fresh fresh fresh read more

Now open in their new location and better than ever. We tried the spicy chicken empanadas which were just coming out of the oven: Fantastic! The pastry light and flaky and golden and the filling beautifully seasoned with a nice bit of heat. This is going to become a habit!!! read more

I usually don't post reviews but this Place has Delicious food!!! Best Latin food I've had in Calgary and beats any food truck I've tried. The Brazilian lady working there did a great job and she was very attentive. Highly recommend it. read more

So good! Food was quick and best of all delicious . It was my first time and I was really impressed with the friendly staff. I always enjoy when they will make recommendations, and give different tips to get the most from the dinning experience. I will always be getting extra salsa as it was fresh and tasted amazing. read more

I ordered 6 empanadas with a mix between baked and fried. I also ordered a sliced beef baked and a fried cheese and shrimp to eat in. Both were delicious plus nice and hot inside and when topped with some of their homemade salsa the flavor was even better. The take out order took a while to get but i just ate my meal while I waited. There is a nice selection of exotic sodas for purchase, i will probably try a tamarind soda next time. I highly recommend trying this place. read more

We have tried 4-5 different flavours of their empanadas. They were so plain we couldn't tell the difference. And unfortunately their service was awful too, ignoring and disrespectful (even though there was no-one else inside the small diner), she couldn't take her time to answer our questions properly. We will stay away from this place and don't recommend for anyone. read more