GR's Empanada House

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Cynthia G.

It's a cute little location on the main strip with a cozy parking situation. The place is clean and organized and the staff very friendly. I tried the original and the dessert strawberry chocolate with a huckleberry tea. The pastry itself is sweet which is a little strange. The menu indicates hot for its original but it basically tastes like pot roast in a pastry. It was really good and the avocado based cilantro sauce was delicious. The dessert empanada had warm homemade chocolate pudding with sliced strawberries in it. It was interesting as a hot pie. The portion was happily single serving and the two made me feel satisfied which always makes me happy. The tea was definitely a sweet tea and the huckleberry was really good. I wish I would have tasted a little heat but it was still good.

Veggie (partially eaten), Diablo (with the dot), and Cheeseburger.

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Saphire L.

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Order through DoorDash. When arriving for pick up I waited an additional 10 mins, which was no biggie that meant I was getting fresh food. So point of quality. The empanadas are $8 which in my eyes took me aback. The empanadas are worth $8. They are stuff to the brim, in what tastes like Hawaiian bread. 10/10 would go again to try a different empanada. I order 2 Brisket Mac, and in my opinion they were just a little too sweet for me. But my husband enjoy the sweetness. Overall Rate: 7.5/10 read more

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Christy C.

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Really great little spot with a nice selection of freshly made empanadas. I loved the Diablo -- great spice and delicious dipping sauce. Friendly staff with some outdoor seating. read more

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Will H.

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Great food! Will definitely be back in the future. Food was great, and the price was a pleasant surprise.

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Cynthia G.

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It's a cute little location on the main strip with a cozy parking situation. The place is clean and organized and the staff very friendly. I tried the original and the dessert strawberry chocolate with a huckleberry tea. The pastry itself is sweet which is a little strange. The menu indicates hot for its original but it basically tastes like pot roast in a pastry. It was really good and the avocado based cilantro sauce was delicious. The dessert empanada had warm homemade chocolate pudding with sliced strawberries in it. It was interesting as a hot pie. The portion was happily single serving and the two made me feel satisfied which always makes me happy. The tea was definitely a sweet tea and the huckleberry was really good. I wish I would have tasted a little heat but it was still good. read more

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Jose T.

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Great friendly staff and amazing food! Love the green dipping sauce. Nice touch of Spanish music always playing in the background.

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Probably my favorite place to eat here, the cheeseburger and Diablo empanadas are my favorite. The employees are very nice whenever we come in and are always happy to see us and remember about what we talked about the last time we were there. read more

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These empanadas were incredible. The family who runs it are friendly and you can tell they care about their products. We went back two days in a row while in Fairbanks. Highly recommend all the empanadas and don't forget the cilantro crèma. Get there early. They seem to sell out each day. You can tell they are popular and they absolutely should be. I would go back to Fairbanks just for the empanadas and crema. read more

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Michelle S.

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I stopped in for lunch and was happily greeted as I walked in. The place is spotless! I stared at the display of empanadas sitting in a hot box just inside the door at the counter. There was Veggie, Cheeseburger, Original and Diablo (they were out of Pork). They also had a sweet or dessert empanada, Dulce de Leche with cream cheese. I picked the Diablo first as I was told it was an Original but Serrano chilis were added. It was then suggested I get a Cheeseburger and I chose a Veggie too. I got the combo which came with two cilantro dipping sauces snd a drink (I got the Coke in a bottle). My first bite was of the Veggie. It had a bit of a sweet taste to it but upon further eating, I think it was just the sweetness from the carrots. It was good, as was the Cheeseburger which was packed with ground beef, cheese and I think potato but my favorite was the Diablo. Sadly, it wasn't spicy - at all. I could detect no heat what-so-ever but it was still great with chunks of beef and veggies. The dipping sauce just made everything better! I could put that sauce on a shoe and eat it! I will definitely be back (I have to try the pork!) but hope the Diablo gets spicier or maybe a truly spicy sauce for dipping. read more

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Cory L.

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Best empanada I have ever eaten . If you're in Fairbanks you have to come try these . Tea was amazing too

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Stacey B.

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We stopped by on Friday, and it was our first time. BUT NOT THE LAST!!! 10/10. The employees were so friendly and helpful, and the empanadas were fantastic. We tried them all minus the Diablo. I loved each one, and would highly recommend eating here to anyone! My friend's 2 year old even loved it :) read more

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The food situation in Fairbanks is scarce but this has got to be in the top 3. Super nice, great empanadas, and very quick.

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2034 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
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(907) 452-6655
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What time does GR's Empanada House open?

GR's Empanada House opens at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does GR's Empanada House close?

GR's Empanada House is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.GR's Empanada House closes at 4:00 PM on Wednesday and Saturday.GR's Empanada House closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.

Mon-Tue, Sun ClosedWed, Sat 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMThu-Fri 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does GR's Empanada House take Bitcoin?

No, GR's Empanada House does not take Bitcoin.

Does GR's Empanada House take credit cards?

Yes, GR's Empanada House takes credit cards.

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Does GR's Empanada House have catering options?

Yes, GR's Empanada House does have catering options.

Does GR's Empanada House serve alcohol?

No, GR's Empanada House does not serve alcohol.

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Does GR's Empanada House allow dogs?

No, GR's Empanada House does not allow dogs.

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Does GR's Empanada House have bike parking?

Yes, GR's Empanada House has bike parking.

Does GR's Empanada House have parking?

Yes, GR's Empanada House has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Is GR's Empanada House wheelchair accessible?

Yes, GR's Empanada House is wheelchair accessible.

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At GR’s we craft every empanada by hand to deliver the highest quality product to our customers. From scratch made dough to thoughtfully made fillings we are sure to have a flavor for every apetite. Enjoy our everyday menu or test out test one one of our specials for something new and exciting!

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“Probably my favorite place to eat here, the cheeseburger and Diablo empanadas are my favorite.”

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Blue Roof Bistro

Cool hole in the wall vibe. Server/clerk was very knowledgeable about gluten allergens. All of the…read moregluten-free items were clearly marked on the wall menu. I ended up getting some tacos and my husband got a sandwich. Both of them had really good flavor. Could tell that a lot of ingredients are made in house. Though I didn't end up buying any I did see that they had an entire Bakery case with a bunch of gluten-free baked goods like cheesecake, custard cake, and some other stuff. We really enjoyed the glass roof as the snow was just starting to melt. It was kind of cool like we were in a half melted igloo. I would definitely put it on my list if you are gluten-free.

Did a bit of research on good spots in Fairbanks and Blue Roof Bistro came up…read more Looked like a pretty standard American food menu, so I wanted to get something I normally couldn't get back home. Landed on the BLT with salmon. The BLT actually came with a croissant as the bread, so it made it very easy to eat. Lots of bacon and the salmon went really well with the sandwich. Fries here are great too! Staff here are great! Since we came here near closing time, they actually offered us some of their leftover soup since it would have been tossed out. Definitely hate wasting food, so that offer was accepted very quickly. I didn't realize until after leaving why Blue Roof Bistro has its name. It's because...the roof is blue heh. Either way, worth the visit.

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Shrimp Tacos Seasoned Shrimp topped with pico & avocado dressing on corn tortillas. Served with a side not pictured.

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Alaska Coffee Roasting

Omg Reindeer hot sausage pockets…read more To die for. After 3+ decades of patronizing Mike and Ak coffee roasters.... It's cheats a treat. I love the hot chocolate and quiche as well

I was so excited to try this coffee cafe and wish I could give it 4 stars but it was so…read moreinconsistent. The first time we went, our food was served chilled even though we were dinning in, maybe we should've asked to have it warmed, but we weren't given the option and I wasn't aware I needed to ask for warm food if we were eating in. Then my hot mocha that I was so excited for came out chilled, which I'm not sure how, because it had frothed foam on it, but it was cold- when I say cold, I mean chilled- like condensation producing chilled with Luke warm froth. They did remake it, it was still chilled. And service was soooooo slow. It took forever. The coffee was decent. It might've been great if it was the right temperature. The second time we went, it was still slow but the counter help was much more helpful, attentive, and I watched her serve several hot meals while we waited for our goods. It was still a little slow but the service was much better and the coffee was hot. So 2 stars our first time & 4 our second. I hope they get it together because there's a lot of potential and locally owned coffee shops are something we all live for!!!

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Oasis Restaurant & Lounge

I've only been here later in the evenings to enjoy an after work drink. Matty the bartender is so…read morewelcoming. He has a way of making everyone feel special. His personality and smile light up the place. I only wish he worked more shifts, I would go more often. Matty really makes the place(for me). Thank you Matty

the oasis is the best. ian is the most awesome i've turned multiple people onto this establishment…read morerecently and i'm like i can't believe that you haven't been to the oasis oh my goodness and they're like yeah why haven't we gone there and we love, ian clap

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Alaska Coffee Roasting

Omg Reindeer hot sausage pockets…read more To die for. After 3+ decades of patronizing Mike and Ak coffee roasters.... It's cheats a treat. I love the hot chocolate and quiche as well

I was so excited to try this coffee cafe and wish I could give it 4 stars but it was so…read moreinconsistent. The first time we went, our food was served chilled even though we were dinning in, maybe we should've asked to have it warmed, but we weren't given the option and I wasn't aware I needed to ask for warm food if we were eating in. Then my hot mocha that I was so excited for came out chilled, which I'm not sure how, because it had frothed foam on it, but it was cold- when I say cold, I mean chilled- like condensation producing chilled with Luke warm froth. They did remake it, it was still chilled. And service was soooooo slow. It took forever. The coffee was decent. It might've been great if it was the right temperature. The second time we went, it was still slow but the counter help was much more helpful, attentive, and I watched her serve several hot meals while we waited for our goods. It was still a little slow but the service was much better and the coffee was hot. So 2 stars our first time & 4 our second. I hope they get it together because there's a lot of potential and locally owned coffee shops are something we all live for!!!

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Bun on the Run

First time stopping by this sandwich shop. Our crew had some great sandwiches. The gobbler was…read moreawesome as was the lemon bar. The lemonade is a bit on the sweet side so be prepared:-). Nice ladies taking orders and making sandwiches very quickly.

Lovely and adorable roadside food truck serving fresh sandwiches to order! We tried different…read morecombinations of meats and cheeses with the veggie toppings. A perfect sized lunch on whole wheat or sourdough homemade sandwich buns today. Cute outdoor tables with water or coffee drinks for purchase.

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Cinnamon Roll (without raisins), $5

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The Happy Husky Bar & Grill

3.9

(7 reviews)

1.5 mi

Up front, did not realize it was IN the hotel. We spent a bit looking for it!…read more So we sat at the bar and ordered To-Go. It was very much a hotel bar atmosphere and we felt eating at home would be better suited for us. We ordered a steak and the Angel Hair Pompodoro. Both were good. We actually took home some Blueberry and Apple Crème Brûlée which was nice as well. Our server at the bar was lovely and attentive. Good packed well and quite quick! We will be back again.

Happy Husky is a cute place to go for a date night. It's private it's got nice overhead music…read moreplaying, it's clean and the staff are very nice. It's a little pricey but I assume that's is because it's in a restaurant and targeted towards tourist. The fish tocos are great! I love the proportions of the rock fish that you get in the tocos. The fish is blacked and it's not dried which is impressive and has great flavor. The other elements of the taco were a little bland. The brown butter and sage ravioli were good. The added protein is a must to make it a more fulfilling meal. The drinks were delicious, not super strong suitable for a light weight like myself to enjoy the flavor of the drink.

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