They are no longer in business. As the only Argentine in the Winchester area I have been missing…read morethem. They do have a branch in Purcellville that is still open but the two branches in Winchester are no longer in business. I hope they come back. They have very good empanadas. Well, my mother makes better ones, but unfortunalely she passed away 4 years ago (at age 102).

I'm not sure what this place is. We got the pepperoni pizza "flavor" bc the littles wanted…read moresomething- and it tasted good, but I wouldn't call it an empanada. Also the dough is too thick to be an empanada. Sorry, but these aren't empanadas.

There are a couple of locations of this empanada shop in the area. I stopped at this one because it…read morewas convenient and the downtown one did not seem to be open. They offer a good variety of vegetarian empanadas (all of them seemed to have dairy though). I sample a kale and mushroom, a corn and black bean, and a caprese. All of them were solid, but the most interesting flavor was the chimichurri I added on the side (which is a small extra charge); this sauce has usually been green in my experience but theirs was red. Whatever the color, it was sour, but had a complex and interesting mix of flavors. This is a good quick and easy place, though I wish I'd seen more options without cheese.

This location used to have excellent empanadas. I drove there since the info was not updated and…read morefound the business closed.

Update! Friggin great pupusas. I promised to come back for lunch. Great. Now I'm going to…read moreexplore the bakery and some other meals. Note: crazy parking lot. Not that it's an issue but Spanish prefered.

They have a wide variety of baked goods and Salvadoran food/entrees. Nice pupusas but nothing…read morespecial. They mixed up my fajita order and they put in mixed instead of steak. The meat was admittedly a bit dry, but it was a good amount of protein. The tortilla that they give you with your fajita order was very thick, which is traditional, but just keep that in mind when you're ordering that you might get a very dry thick tortilla. Very affordable.

Absolutely delicious tacos. I've walked by this place so many times without going in. Glad I gave…read moreit a try! The tacos are fresh and mouthwatering, including the Barbacoa, Tinga, and Al pastor. I wasn't a fan of the chips and salsa, chips tasted more like Doritos to me and the salsa was sweeter than I expected. But the tacos won me over. Great and friendly service. I will be back soon!

The tacos are always so good here. I love that I can grab everything I need and sit down and enjoy…read moremy meal. No time waiting on a busy server. No pressure to leave as soon as you're done. Well done, Señor Ramon!

Fries tasted good. Empanadas were all meh. Service was kind and responsive though…read more I ordered the pineapple empanada, spicy beef and regular. She did the spicy beef and regular beef empanadas. We both ordered fries as well. However 7 hours after consuming, her and I are finding ourselves dry heaving and regurgitating the food out of our mouths. Upset stomachs and nauseated.

I was in the area and grabbed some seasoned fries and they were crispy, hot and fresh tasting. They…read morehave halal options and I need to come back to try other menu options.

Mpanadas is my go-to place for yummy quick food and wonderful customer service. Marite is…read moreespecially warm and welcoming and knows me by name when I come in which feels good. Thanks Mpanadas!

A Yelp event first brought me to Mpanadas last year. After a great initial impression and even a…read morewarm welcome by the owner, I was in the neighborhood again recently and wanted to stop by. As expected, same great service and, more importantly, great empanadas! I was leaning toward breakfast for lunch, so I had the maple bacon and beef empanadas. These are on the larger side and eating two in a row made me feel as stuffed as the empanadas themselves are with filling. The menu has so many fantastic options, so I can't wait to return. On this second visit, I am pleased to see the construction on Columbia Pike is gone and people can access the greatness of Mpanadas. The dining area is perhaps one of the coziest spaces I've seen in the area. You can't go wrong with vibrant patterns, pillows, and the llama mascot. Note to self: these would definitely be a winner for catering or a party.

Julia's Empanadas is a DC institution that must be protected at all costs…read more The return to office has been rough in so many ways but the deepest cut is my daily $16 salad bowl. Thanks to Julia's Empanadas I am able to get a hearty, hot, and fresh meal for a decent price. A lunch special will get you one sweet and one savory empanada + drink for about ten dollars. All of their empanadas are freshly baked and come packed with fillings like spinach and cheese, chorizo, saltena (chicken, egg, peas, potatoes, olives), Jamaican style (beef, potatoes, curry) and more. It's a small shop but the counter people are very kind and the line is always moving. I used to think of them as a late night snack but they have now been added to my lunch rotation.

Cash only! Open late! Came to check this place out after a night out…read more Got to try different flavors like Chorizo and Jamaican beef. I thought the empanadas were pretty good! Flavorful meat and soft crispy empanada breading/crust. My only criticism is that it's going to take about 3 to fill you up, about $8 a piece is a little bit of a high price point, BUT definitely EAT THE COST, it's worth a try!

I love pretty much all traditions of empanadas, from Dominican Pastelitos to Colombian styles, but…read moreI'm somewhat skeptical of fusion empanadas. So I was happily surprised by the empanadas at Empanadas De Mendoza. I orders their 3 empanadas and side combo which included a traditional beef, pineapple chicken, bbq pork, and French fries. The empanadas rappers were light and crispy and the fillings were generous and juicy. The fries were nicely seasoned. My favorite was the chicken and pork. My only complaint was that the empanadas are a little small and a bit pricey, but I get it - we're in a recession. Overall it was a great meal and I look forward to trying their food again.

When I tell you that the universe is always looking out I mean it! I have been having one hell of a…read moreweek and was about to go through my normal work-week what shall I make for my healthy dinner when I remembered that this food truck was coming to my apartment complex.... SCORE! I said although I've never had them, didn't even peek at them on Yelp :: GASP:: and have been spoiled by authentic empanadas growing up in the NYC area that I would still give them a shot bc I totally needed to eat some stress away and empanadas sounded like the perfect escape to do so. The line was fairly long for the truck but they had it running like a well oiled machine and the guy taking orders was super friendly which made waiting in the cold and dark totally worth it . I went with the 3 empanadas + a side so that I could totally truly give them a fair shot and see what they were working with. I opted for the Spicy Beef, Honey BBQ Pork and the 3 Cheese empanadas + the Chimichurri Fries as a side. OOOOOOOOOMMMGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Every morsel of these empanadas, those damn fries and the side dipping sauces were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! I literally devoured everything all by myself in under 15 minutes....and I am PROUD ! This place is legit and their flavors are magical! The spicy beef was spicy, the 3 cheeses were cheesy, the honey bbq was perfectly pulled pork like and those fries with the sauces were restaurant week worthy! I can't wait to try the other empanadas on their next go round and must say that my entire week is all better because of Empanadas De Mendoza

Saw their food truck at the Pride Festival in Columbia this past weekend. Decided to try empanadas…read moreas opposed to the many other offerings from the many many other trucks. These were delicious. My wife and I got simple black bean, beef, and spinach empanadas. With their mild sauce. Tasty. We only waited a few minutes for them to prepare and hand us our food. They were smoking hot (temperature) and fantastic. The gentleman in the truck was very polite. You just can't count on that all of the time these days. Was a pleasure having lunch by them!!!

Best empanadas ever! They are Paraguayan so they are made with a thin and flaky dough compared to…read moreother latin empanadas that use a thick, pasty dough. Each one is extremely flavorful and pairs incredibly well with the mild green salsa. The service is amazing and the wait time is fast. I recommend trying their Special Empanadas so you can try unique flavors. The beef and hard boiled egg is my #1 favorite. For a delicious drink, the Guarana is the perfect choice for a light, floral, berry beverage. I can't wait to try more. This place is all I look forward to so I can get through the week!

We stopped by on our way to Dulles for a trip. It's a decent sized casual establishment. Greeted by…read morea guy who also served us. The service was good, as was the food. Here's the take on the items we ordered. The Cachapa was middle of the road. The maize was a little thin, the cheese was generous, and the overall size was about right for the price. The empanadas we nice and crispy on the outside and the meat was seasoned well. The yuccas were much denser that we usually have. My wife didn't love them, but I did. We had a sip of the ponche crema they were selling by the bottle for the holiday. It was decent, but not exceptional. Overall a solid choice for those seeking Venezuelan cuisine in NoVa!

This is such a cozy family owned Venezuelan place I love to…read morecome here specifically for the cachapas adding the chicken adds an amazing combination of sweet and salty dish. They have indoor seating with a very nice ambiance and usually you won't need a reservation, the service is always great!