The best empanadas my wife [a Brazilian] and I have ever had. And we have had many, including in…read morePanama, the country, and Brazil. I don't believe that they can be made differently. They are baked, with an appropriate crust that is not too thick, like a pizza dough. The fillings are numerous and delicious. Just delectable. And they have have homemade chimichura sauce. The El Dorado of Empanadas.

Amado's Market -- specifically those empanadas -- has completely ruined me and I have zero regrets…read moreabout it. I could not stop eating them. Not even a little. Every single bite is packed with flavor and you can taste immediately that these are the real deal -- homemade, authentic, and made with actual care and love. The price is fantastic which honestly makes it even more dangerous because there is absolutely nothing stopping you from ordering way more than you planned. And you will. Trust me. This is not your average empanada. This is the kind of food that takes you somewhere -- the kind that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less. If you consider yourself even a casual fan of empanadas you need to get here immediately because Amado's is on a completely different level. Absolutely incredible. Cannot recommend enough.

I've been living in Pompano for 5+ years and did not know about this place and I want to kick…read moremyself especially since now I'm moving on the opposite side. I was warmly greeted by the owner Nicholas, who let me Peuse the menu when spoke to me about some of his suggestions, which was awesome. I had the following with the following Guava and cheese-4/5 Spicy chicken - 3/5 Spicy steak -4/5 Spinach and cheese - 5/5 soooo good Steak quesadilla - 5/5 omg Chicken caprese- 10 to 5. This was so good. I didn't even take a picture. I will definitely be back for more because I'm already thinking about it for the next day

WOW what a good find...friendly family run empanada cafe in a strip mall. 5 stars all around…read more 5 star food: the empanadas were amazingly good...flaky crispy and chewy all at once. I'm a huge empanada fan, generally and these were among the best I've ever had. Spicy chicken, spinach and even Nutella ( with a Diet Coke LOL) were all terrific. 5 star service: the smiling woman at the counter was super friendly and we chatted a while about our mothers' cooking. (Hehe mine couldn't but hers could). Surprisingly she also cooked everything. 5 star ambiance: its clean and bright inside with cool art and little low tables. The fun Argentinean pop Muzak is cool too

Today we were craving some Empanadas. Based on all the wonderful reviews and comments we chose…read moreGonzos Empanandas on Pines Blvd. They came through with flying colors. We started off with the baked Chicken and Mushroom Empananda (so yummy), followed by the fried Beef Empananda. We were so full, we ended up having to take the last one home with us. (Chicken Parm empanada). Keep in mind, they over thirty flavors to choose from! The "guy" at the counter, Gonzo, who is also the owner, is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. Kind, professional and friendly. I highly recommend you give them a try. You will be back for more!

Food great everything was good and customer service perfect and the food was fresh and hotread more

My sugar daddy and I came here for a quick bite and we were pleasantly surprised with a memorable…read moreCuban (+ a little Puerto Rican influence) breakfast. Food: the Cuban toast was flakey, soft, and buttered. The Churrasco Breakfast Bowl was yummy, the potatoes + onions were seasoned well, the bowl came together nicely. Suga got the Pollo a la Plancha w/ Tostones (these were great) + rice. The cortadito was perfect. We ordered a pastry that was good - but we needed to make a little sauce to make it 'great' Service: incredible, they were helpful with suggestions and patient as we figured out our order Location: we could not find street parking but there was a garage in the back where finding parking was easy + free Would definitely come back

One of the best spots I visited while in Fort Lauderdale. The Cuban sandwich was delicious and near…read moreperfect. The pork was melt in your mouth tender and even the pickles were noticeably better than others. The Ham & Cheese Croissant was also plentiful and tasty. The Cortadito was delicious. Should have come here 2-3 times instead of the other places I went to for breakfast. Delicious food, good prices, friendly staff, and a clean, cozy vibe. What more could one ask for?

I got 12 chicken empanadas and they were delicious. I keep them frozen and my son heats them up…read morewhen I'm at work. He absolutely flipped over these. They have beef, spinach and other varieties I can't wait to try. From what I understand they r just starting up and still working an orders of 12 or more but they freeze beautifully and make perfect snacks or even quick meals.

From the owner: The best empanadas you will ever have! Perfect for presentation,meeting,open house catering. The…read moreempanadas are delicious. Fresh and healthy. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or appetizer. 100% recommendable. They are so tasty perfect shell, yummy insides.

Located in a strip mall but the main dining area has an upscale ambiance…read more Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Ceviche is fresh served with long plantain chips. The appetizer platter also comes with the same kind of plantain chips. Highly recommended if you want to try a bit of everything. Empanada has fresh homemade crust Lechon asado: tender and juicy roasted pork. I substitute the moros with fried plantains. I really enjoy it. Plantains are ripe and sweet but not mushy. Tostones are the biggest I've ever had. Well fried and not greasy. Plenty of drink options. Sangria is ok, not very fruity. Only has two slices of oranges . Mojito: strong rum from my favorite rum brand Don Q. My friend ordered paella. The portion is huge. You can share it with more than one person. It takes three containers to take home the leftover. Very tasty with fresh seafood.

I was really looking forward to trying out Padrino's World Cup Menu, but they didn't even have what…read moreis on their menu. Like no chicharron. I merely ended up having their regular menu Frita Vaca, though tasty was dry and exceedingly tough. My service was, as always, friendly and polite and my cocktails were good.

I have never been to a CAO bakery before but since I moved out of Little Havana to here, I have…read morebeen craving some pastellitos. I got it Togo. I order pastellitos de guava, their baked chicken empanadas and pan de bono. I also got a cafe con leche. The service was fast and quick and the coffee was warm and yummy. There are sitting areas if you wanna dine in. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

Delicious and affordable, all the flavors you'd expect from a Cuban bakery with an American flareread more

$4 each and two was so filling! Loved the spicy beef and chicken. The sweet beef was also good if…read moreyou like a sweet kinda barbecue sauce flavor. It took about 5 minutes for them to heat up the empanadas, worth it! Breakfast looks good, we'll be back!

Very clean and organized Argentinian casual restaurant with a menu that includes sandwiches,…read morepizzas, pastries, and lots of empanadas. It's also a good place to have a glass of wine and it's only a few feet from the ocean. They quickly became one of my favorite places to visit while on vacation in Fort Lauderdale. Staff was friendly and helpful.