Lazo Empanadas

Was walking by and decided to stop. Glad I did. The flanks steak and fries was legit plus the price…read morewas right.

There's a saying that goes "in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Carne is like this…read morein a place like Denver where there are ZERO Argentinian steakhouses. A place like Carne teases those of us in the diaspora who crave the meats without having to go to San Telmo in Golden or Cordobés in Longmont to get the meat to make it ourselves. This place should be killing it, because there's an untapped market for Argentinian asado, but instead, it struggles. In a different neighborhood, I bet it would perform much better than it does. That said, this place used to be great, but started going downhill in 2025 with menu changes and even moreso currently with reduced hours. The last three times I've been, it's been closed when it should be open according to Yelp and Google. I get that nowadays, this may still be a solid lunch place for the workers nearby, but it should be so much more. Carne feels like it's been forgotten by its owners, which is too bad. Has potential to be great, but lacks proper acumen to help it thrive.

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Gaucho Parilla

4.5(45 reviews)

12.0 mi

We came here for brunch for a Father's Day. My husband and I ordered the steak and eggs. My son had…read morethe banana foster pancakes. We sat in the mezzanine on comfortable couches while waiting on our food. They gave us a little beeper. After a few minutes, the beeper buzzed and we all went down to get our food. We sat on some stools and I added the habanero salsa to my fries and the cilantro lime ranch to my food. The food was absolutely amazing! Everything on my plate from the steak to the eggs to the fries was delicious! My food was to die for and presentation was on point. The food came in an iron skillet on a tray. It was heavy. I would 100% recommend Gauchos and will come back.

Located in Freedom Street Social, we had seen this dish of fried plantains go by and we had to try…read morethem. So glad we did. They are delicious! What we swallowed: *PLANTAIN GUACAMOLE: I mean, fried plantains, come on! So good and perfectly salted. This dish was great. *CHORIZO EMPANADAS: We were given these as a wrong order but so glad they did 'cuz these were delicious! Loved all that we tasted and would love to try more!

0.3 mi•Five Points, Northwest

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Super Mega Bien

4.5(357 reviews)

We came for the closing party, and what a send off! $20 all you can eat, $10 all you can drink. It…read morewas slammed but absolutely worth it. We got to try most of the menu one last time. The biggest standout was the papaya salad, which we wouldn't normally order, but glad we got to try it this time. The ceviche, pork wings, and ropa vieja were excellent as well. I definitely plan to keep an eye on where Chef Victor goes next, because his food is to die for. Love their decor as always, with its sense of whimsy mixed with the upscale. Super mega bien, you will be super missed! Wishing everyone the best on their next ventures.

What a deliciously fun concept! Absolutely loved our experience when we brought our friend here for…read moreher birthday! It's like Latin American dim sum meets Brazilian steakhouse without the all you can eat for X amount of dollars. Servers come to your table with different items and you can choose whether or not you would like them for the entirety of your meal. There are a few large plates you can order that are not passed around, but it is all meant to be shared. The tapas are not very small portions either! Loves the papaya so much we got two rounds. The ribs were insane as were the papas bravas. Drinks were memorable and so was the service. Love the chill vibe stunning ceiling. They can make some items without meat so don't hesitate to ask!

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Rincon Argentino

4.6(873 reviews)

23.0 mi

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.

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Maria Empanada

4.4(784 reviews)

4.3 mi•Southwest

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.

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Fogo de Chão

4.0(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Lodo, Northwest

•$$$$

Food was delish and fresh, the meat was very well seasoned!! Sergio was the bomb, he was funny and…read morehad great recommendations!

Finally made it and it absolutely lived up to the hype…read more I was impressed by the market table and hot side bar. Most Brazilian steakhouses focus almost entirely on the meat, but I loved having so many fresh salads, sides, and hot dishes to mix in throughout the meal. The variety of meats was excellent, too. Each cut had its own seasoning and flavor profile, so it never felt repetitive like some places where every bite tastes the same despite being a different cut. But the real MVP? The Brazilian limeade. I genuinely could've had 10 of them. That and the caramelized plantains and grilled pineapple! Chefs kiss. I'd honestly go back just for those alone. If you've been debating whether it's worth trying, consider this your sign. Come hungry!

1.7 mi•Civic Center, Golden Triangle, Southwest

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La Cocina De Lucho

5.0(2 reviews)

The first time I heard of this place was as a food truck at Stampede. The empanada was delicious…read more They make it as you order so it's hot. Inside the empanada was beef with other vegetables but everything was spiced and seasoned really well. Each bite of the empanada was super delicious. Everyone was super friendly and they work hard to get your order out to you as quick as possible. Just so yummy. I need to come back and try the Cubano.

Delicious food! The best steak sandwich, quesadilla, and plant a nos maduro. I was meet them in…read morefront Raices brewing!

5.6 mi•Stapleton, Northeast

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Texas de Brazil

3.8(737 reviews)

•$$$

Full bar

Large group friendly

You know exactly what you are on to get when you come here. You will sit down, and get the meat…read moresweats. Solid customer service. We had to ask a few times about certain cuts of meat but that didn't stop us from having a good time. Good atmosphere, a little tight in the table arrangements can cause a little stir but otherwise a good place to eat. For the price, you can't really beat the unlimited salad bar and meat. Highly recommend for company outings.

We went there for our 1st year anniversary. Love the service with red & green button sign to signal…read moreif you want more steak or not. I love Picana, filet mignon on medium rare. Big juicy shrimp. Lobster bisque so smooth & creamery. Love all unlimited salad bar. Atmosphere is elegant & well decorated. I only wishes they will give us some small pieces of dessert as our gift for anniversary.

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San Telmo Market & Deli

3.1(17 reviews)

12.2 mi

This is a hidden gem, nestled in the back corner of a parking lot, it's a little hard to find…read morefrom the main road. Nice quaint little grocery store with lots of Argentinian snacks, chocolates, biscuits, cookies and meats. The empanadas are what you come for, many different fillings, beef, chicken, lamb, spinach and cheese, all wrapped in a fresh flaky light pastry, baked fresh with lots of flavor, delicious fresh chimichurri. The owner is supper friendly and welcoming.

Yes but be careful because it is expensive . The food is good and have many options, the place nice…read moreand clean. The attention outstanding

0.9 mi•Northwest, Highland

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Maria Empanada

4.3(161 reviews)

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!

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Anthony M.

7 years ago

Finally stopped by this place for the first time last night. The food was really amazing; I got to sample a lot of the different empanadas on their menu. The gentleman at the counter, Juan, was very friendly and made excellent suggestions. I definitely plan on going back soon. read more

Alex M.

7 days ago

COME HERE! The quality of meat and dough are phenomenal! delicious hand held bites and I would advise ordering multiple! The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was extremely welcoming and friendly! 5/5 read more

John D.

8 years ago

I've been going to this place during my lunch break for a few weeks now and it's always the same. Great service and amazing food. Nothing is plain here...the chicken has great seasoning and great quality cheese. read more

Chandler S.

7 years ago

Great food, and even greater service. The staff was super friendly and helpful when it came to picking out empanadas, especially true girl at the register. The food was great, and the coffee is to kill for. read more

Ale M.

3 months ago

Wish they paid their workers correctly. Tips don't go to workers unless they're cash. Please be kinder you never know what people have to go through specially working for this business. read more

Jose R.

8 years ago

Great taste and ready to go! So many filling options but they're great at recommending if you can't decide. Definitely a must for me next time I'm back in Denver! read more

Josephine P.

5 months ago

This was the most delicious meal I have ever eaten. The service was also so good. I would definitely recommend this for everyone. The vibe was also so great. read more

Carolyn B.

9 years ago

If you are hungry and needing a fill stomach I suggest to run over to Lazo and order those empanadas, quality over quantity but order as many as you like. read more

Dawson G.

305

8 years ago

The staff was very helpful and the food was tasty! The restaurant as a whole was beautiful and in a good location. Worth a visit!

Alberto M.

5 years ago

Small little shop but very clean and welcoming staff. They provided me with some good recommendations and were very kind.

Amy B.

9 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Blown away! So creative and delicious! I'm telling all my friends! My new addiction!!!

Marla J.

112

5 years ago

Love love love this place. Excellent food, service and atmosphere.. so good we took extra for breakfast

desiree m.

Elite 25

3 years ago

So good! Try the spicy beef ! Parking was hard to find, the music inside a good vibe. Very friendly.

Heidi H.

8 years ago

The empanadas weren't what I expected and they were overpriced, $15 for four bite size empanadas.

Jared M.

10 years ago

Great food and great service. It only took a couple minutes to get our food and it was amazing.

Noah A.

6 years ago

More bread than meat. These things are snacks, not good for real meals. $15 for a snack.

Elizabeth R.

8 years ago

Delicious empanadas, pleasant place, clean and staff is very nice. Highly recommended!!!

Christen H.

4 years ago

Amazing empanadas, they are absolutely delicious! The service is always so great to!!

Charlotte S.

9 years ago

The spicy empanada was so good as well as the beef one. Friendly staff. Thank you.

Mr. P.

5 years ago

It is so delicious. Across Sheraton hotel. You can't miss.

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