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    Felix’s Handmade Empanadas

    3.7 (16 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Neema B.

    Someone described food from this place to me as the "best empanadas they ever had". I've been anxious to try them since then. I didn't know the name of the restaurant until I arrived and that's when I recognized it as the same empanada place in Optimist Hall. I've had empanadas from there and loved them. My first impression of this location wasn't great. I immediately noticed the clutter on the messy counter, a woman preparing dough in the front window and the lack of activity. Honestly, it looked like they were still setting up and weren't ready for customers. I expected to get turned away, but a guy walked up to greet me and take my order. When I attempted to pay with cash I was asked to use a card instead, since they didn't have change for a $20. Interesting. I went with the special and ordered 3 empanadas: 1 chicken, 2 beef. They were ready pretty quickly, but it would have been helpful if the different meats were separated, since I had to take a guess at which was which. Sadly the beef empanada was very dry and needed more seasoning. I wouldn't order that again. The chicken was slightly better, definitely more moist and I liked flavor. Overall the crust on both was really tasty. I wasn't as pleased with my visit here and I don't think I'd return. I have had several positive experience at the other location and would return there in a heartbeat.

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    A J.

    Stop by on whim to see if they could accommodate a walk-in order for 12 ppl. Oh and have it ready in 45 minutes. The gentlemen did not flinch and hooked me up. I ended up with 28 delicious empanadas: chicken, steak, cheeseburger and spinach, plus rice and beans. These guys saved the day for me and made my monthly team meeting a success. Can't wait to come back and try some other flavors.

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    Their pick 3 for $15 mix and match empanadas were the perfect lunch snack! Love the market arcade area. Pretty and quaint

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    Some of the worst food I have ever tried in Charlotte. Ordered a 6 pack of 3 different flavors, ended up throwing it all away.

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