In the area of Louisiana Avenue and S. Broadway? Stop in at Maria's empanadas! I am never going to…read moredrive by this corner without stopping by for some delicious empanadas! They are so fresh, flaky, delicious and I cannot live without them! I also grabbed a caffeine free watermelon mint juice. It is so refreshing! Indoor and outdoor seating and free parking!

You can see the delicious looking empanadas from the window display. All types of empanadas…read more Bacon cheese. Chorizo sweet pork , egg and cheese. The list goes on. They also have cookies on display. Chocolate and vanilla.

Stopped in for a quick bite and wow! Delicious! The restaurant is so cute, service was great. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Passed on the empanadas and tried their espanola. They described it as a quiche so figured how…read morecould I go wrong? Fried potatoes, sautéed onions, egg and olive oil. Also got 3 Alfajores: choc, pistachio and traditional lemon. Or so I thought. When I got home turned out I got a birthday cake instead of the pistachio. Bummer. First bummer was the espanola seemed to have an odd flavor where maybe it was bad? They didn't take the displays for the alfajores, but they did take the display of the espanola. Second bummer: was the wrong product was given as described above. Third bummer: though I talked to their sister business in Broadway, nothing happened to correct the issues. Guess I won't be going back at least to this location!

I've had my eye on Maria Empanada for a while and finally got to try their savory empanadas and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Sweet BBQ Pork and the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese based on staff recommendations. I'm a big fan of savory breakfast kolaches, so the bacon one was right up my alley. Both were delicious, but what really stood out was the pastry itself which was just done really well. I've also had their banana Nutella empanada before, and that one truly knocked my socks off (I've got a major sweet tooth). Between the savory and sweet options, it's a spot I'll definitely keep coming back to.

It was very nice to visit this eatery. The products were very hot, fresh and tasted good. We…read moreenjoyed a visit to the stanley marketplace.This morning. Good service. A little on the pricey side but worth it.

Muy delicioso! You have to try these amazing fresh empanadas. We had steak, spicy beef and spicy…read morechicken with chimichuri. The service is on point. There is indoor or outdoor seating. A very quaint and quite little place. The ambiance is energetic, invigorating, lively but quiet but full of life and peace.

The staff was super friendly, and the empanadas came PIPING hot. Honestly, my issue was the…read morecost-to-value ratio. We went with a 3-pack of empanadas that came with a can of soda and was $16.99. We picked steak, cheese, and spinach, and chicken caprese. The steak ended up being pretty spicy, so we wondered if it was the wrong steak pick; the cheese and spinach were solid, and the caprese was the very, very best, super flavorful. The overall problem was the size of the empanadas; they were all pretty small, and we both left still hungry.

The empanadas were absolutely delicious! We ordered takeout, and everything was fresh and…read moreflavorful. The server was incredibly patient while we decided, and we really appreciated the great customer service. They have so many different varieties of food, so there's something for everyone. Everything was top-notch--even my husband and my son loved the empanadas. We'll definitely be back! Thank you for everything you do. Sorry, Forgot to take the pictures of the empanadas ‍ the place was also clean and nice too.

Tasted like a cafeteria empanada. What a shame and for $8! Please! I took 2 bites and was not…read moreimpressed at all.

OMG!! You must try this place!! This was ABSOLUTELY THE BEST small restaurant. The oxtail was melt…read morein your mouth perfect. Juicy, fall off the bone! The rice was so good, soft, fluffy and flavorful. The fried plantains were perfectly cooked with a tasty, caramelized outer coating and sweet on the inside. I WILL BE BACK!! Best oxtail this side of the country.

THE OXTAILS!!!!!!!!! I have nothing more to say! Service was okay, nothing stood out! But the…read moreoxtails!!!!!!!! 100000/10

Loved my experience here. Some items much better than others. All were good, bu some are fantastic…read more Ambiance is great too. Service is flawless. Prices a bit on the high side, but so is the quality of their products. I loved it. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy free parking lot. Smoke menu. I'll be back to try many other items.

I went here after taking a walk with my daughter through Boulder. Didn't really have an agenda but…read moreI was needing a pick me up and went in here to grab a mate of all things. While I was there though I was not going to pass up the chance to get some empanadas but since I didn't come with an agenda I just told the guy behind the counter give me two choices of whatever you think is good. I appreciated when instead of questioning or getting confused or asking a follow up he just "you got it boss" and entered in the choices without thinking twice. I knew that he was a real one for this. I got my mate which they have on tap! On tap mate is dangerous but it was very delicious. They had two flavors one mixed with orange juice and one that was simply sweetened (not overly sweet at all. Less sweet than any yellow canned mate you might be thinking of). I tried both choices and the orange juice one was really good but after a full glass I felt a little weighed down. I can't remember the last time I drank that much orange juice. The food comes out and this is where my review is going to get unhelpful. I have no idea what either of these are called and honestly I don't need to know. The flavors were on point for both. One was a traditional seeming empanada with a ground beef mixture on the inside. Not spicy but the flavors were robust. The outer layer of the empanada was also flavorful but fell apart a bit from the heavy sog of beef filling. The taste was still great for all of it and it came with some kind of chimichurri adjacent sauce on the side that was maybe the best thing about the empanada. The second choice was less of an empanada and more of a tart or small pie? It had cheese and corn for the filling and was extremely gooey. Like more gooey than it had any right to be. I don't need to tell you that the combination of crust, cheese, and corn was delicious. If anything it was maybe a little too simple but I could eat that any day of the week and be happy. I got a wonderful table outside under some shade and gave my baby daughter some bites of the meat filling. She loved it. Left after drinking two more cups of the standard mate and felt amazing.

This place is the real deal for Venezuelan food. I had the $16.50 lunch combo special which…read moreincluded a carnitas empanada, three cheese sticks /tequeños appetizers and a beverage. The empanada was huge--one was plenty for me. A friend ordered two and could only finish one! We also shared the Yucca Root with cheese and fresh avocado appetizer. Everything was simply made and very delicious, especially with one or more of the sauces provided in plastic bottles for the table. The service was prompt and friendly. The ambience is strictly plain, but the outdoor tables with umbrellas would be great on a nice warm day. I'll be back!

As a person who passionately write reviews on Yelp, finding a restaurant many call a hidden gem is…read morea prideful moment. Last Sunday (on the day many were getting ready for their Super Bowl gatherings), I was busy running some errands in Sunnyside neighborhood. All of a sudden, the thought of eating to entertain my 70% empty stomach hit me, I searched for the word "empanada" as I wanted some finger food and this restaurant came up in my search. Upon finding out that it was about 5-10 minutes away from where I was, it was a no brainer to me. This is a Venezuelan restaurant with almost 5-star review. Not knowing much about Venezuelan cuisine, my first thought was that they might have similar dishes as the surrounding South American countries like Columbia do. But most of all, I was so eager to try their empanadas. I've had Argentinian, El Salvadorian, Columbian and Nicaraguan versions of empanadas in the past. I wondered how different Venezuelan ones would be... I was warmly greeted by a young lady upfront upon arrival. This is a small/family style restaurant. The number of tables is very limited but you can sit outside as long as the weather permits. There was a large table of 7-9 people having a birthday party. I think I hit the place during the peak lunch time. Their empanadas are priced at $8 range. This was a bit pricey to me at the first glance but since I didn't know what kind of portion size they'd be made in, I thought I'd give them a try. I got me Reina Pediada, Sweet Domino and Fish. The total came to $27 with some change. Yup, you usually don't pay this much for a few to several empanadas but hey, like I said, I decided not to judge at that point. The young lady who took my order impressed me with some careful attention to detail. I placed my sunglasses at the ordering counter where the space was very limited. She had to move them just a little when she placed the credit card receipt for me to sign it. "I worked in the optics before." is what she said when she gently placed my sunglasses a little to the side in a very careful way. What a kind/considerate gesture that was! This kind of minor and yet incredible care didn't escape my notice. Thank you!!! When my food was ready, the same young lady handed me my bag. It was quite heavy. As soon as I got to my car, I opened it and there they were; my beautiful empanadas were large and dense/heavy!! They appeared to be all deep-fried so I wonder if Venezuelan style empanadas are all that way? Not sure. Anyway, I was on my way to a job duty so I had to eat quickly. I started to take a bite out of each one and ohhh yes, they were dense with a lot of fillings inside. Although I must frankly say that I like the flaky baked kind of empanadas more, these Venezuelan ones were equally impressive. Yes, this was a surprise find. I will definitely stop by here when I'm in the neighborhood for sure.

Ordered 2 of the same empanada's and they were different...one was correct, the breakfast empanada…read morewith beef, the other was gross, with onions, dry beef, chives and par cooked potatoes. I just don't understand how you can order 2 of the same exact thing, nothing else and get two completely different empanadas. At least the correct one was tasty.

I love empanadas, and I passed by this spot in my area, so I decided to give them a try! This is a…read moredrive-thru style restaurant with quick service. I got the ham and cheese empanada, and it was yummy! They seem to use puff pastry, since it was fluffy, light, and flaky. It was packed with filling and served nice and warm. I only got one empanada this time, but I can't wait to go back and try their coffee, other flavors, and pastries!