I wish I knew about this place before. It's tiny but Amazing Empanadas…read more The staff were friendly in recommending what to try. They were some of the best empanadas I have had anywhere in the world. Definitely will be back!

This place makes it nearly impossible to choose a flavor because every option sounds amazing!…read moreThankfully, they offer multipacks, so you can try a variety without having to pick just one. The selection of sauces is incredible, with plenty of both savory and sweet flavors to complement your meal. I ordered a box of 12, and it came with 5-6 different sauces--more than enough to sample and find a few favorites. My husband couldn't resist trying the aguas frescas and chose the jamaica. It was absolutely delicious and tasted just like the homemade version I make at home--fresh, authentic, and without any artificial flavors or colors. Now it's my turn to grab a guava empanada which happens to be my favorite! Between the flavorful food, generous sauces, and refreshing drinks, this place definitely earned a return visit. Highly recommend!

We love The Empanada Joint! It's one of our favorite little stops, especially because it's right by…read morethe dog park. We love bringing the dogs, letting them enjoy some time outside, and then sitting out on the deck with empanadas. The empanadas are always so good--hot, flavorful, and perfect for a casual bite. The outdoor deck makes it even better, especially when you're out with the dogs. Such a fun, relaxed spot with great food. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Coworker and I were staying at a hotel nearby in The Colony. Passed by and decided that's where…read morewe're having dinner. And so we did. Kinda odd, but you order on the back side where there's a large deck with chairs and fans. Lots of fans. We placed our order and sat inside, they only have 3 tables I think. Server brought us our drinks pretty quick. It took about 20 mins to get our food, but server said each empanada is hand made and they can only cook 6 at a time. Ok. No worries. When they arrive, they were hot and well worth the wait. Both were very flavorful. The owner's daughter, who was doing the cooking, stopped by and asked how things were. Told her great and I'd never had Puerto Rican empanadas, just Argentinian. She said AR empanadas are baked vs PR that are deep fried. And the fillings are somewhat different. Appreciated the info. Also had some fruity slushi that was a bit of a butt kicker. These are really good. If you've never had one, you gotta try them.

Always love this place. Mimi is the best. Her and her kids especially Raul have built a beautiful…read moreestablishment that's been serving its patrons for a long time. Empanadas are the best. Full of fillings and fresh crunchy goodness. This is our family staple when in the area. Thank you Mimi for all the love and kindness throughout the years.

We've loved every empanada we've tried here. Our favorites are the brisket, cheesesteak, Texas…read moreTwinkies, choriqueso, and chilipanzinga. I also enjoyed the Criolla, though my husband wasn't a fan. The dessert empanadas are just as impressive especially the guava and cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Service is quick and efficient, and while the space is small, it has a casual, welcoming feel.

Definitely in the top empanada spot for me. There's maybe one other place, I think in Richardson,…read morebut memory is failing me on the name. Hands down, some of the BESSSST empanadas and LOVE the alfajores. I judge a place based on the alfajores and when I say theirs is pretty close to this cute Argentine cafe in Miami called Corner cafe(I believe), -soft crumbly and relatively moist but perfectly washes down with coffee- they're LEGIT. The empanadas are so good, the chicken, spinach and ham are faves right now. Haven't tried the pizza but will next time! The housemade chimichurri is so good. The spicy version is also good but surprisingly, the regular housemade was my favorite between the two. Usually, I love spicy, too! Very grateful they're relatively close but not too close because they would be seeing me up there everyday

Yummoooo Authentic. Try it, you will like it. Go for the…read moreArgentinian empanada and stay for dessert.

Lunch today was the BEST…read more When you first entered the place, it is clean clean clean. It's also very roomy and it just feels good to be here. The owner, Yeimmy walked up and introduced herself and was kind and pleasant and welcoming. Is If you want to begin your meal with a cocktail, they have both beer as well as alcohol and a fairly significant selection of foreign label beverages. All of them looked very interesting. Empanadas- beef with fresh Colombian pico de gallo. Everything was fresh hot, and made to order. It was delicious! The flavors were well developed and perfectly suited for the dish I do have to point out that this place was immaculately clean. Everything from stem to stern was in absolutely pristine order. You can tell that this is a priority for this restaurant. ***** Highly recommended *****

If you want to take a short trip to Colombia and discover the great good and meet their nice…read morepeople, you need to try La Cacerola.. Alexander took good care of us, we would recommend and go back any time

The lattes and empanadas are so good! The service is quick and as soon as I'm done ordering they're…read moreusually already done warming up my beef empanada. Compared to other coffee shops who rely on sweeteners and syrups to make their coffee taste good, just a plain latte is already good enough by itself! The inside is decorated nicely, but I like their seating, especially the cushioned chairs and couch. Espumoso is a great cafe, just getting a latte and empanada usually goes for about $10 (including tip)

Visiting from San Antonio, the chorizo and egg tacos, the beef and potato empanada, and the…read morestrawberry smoothie were so good!!! Coming back for more as often as we can! Service was excellent

***New location 3143 W Airport Fwy Suite 101, Irving, TX 75062…read more So proud to see this business flourish! Service is great, empanadas excellent, sweets are out of this world, and the coffee/drink menu has me hooked. Upscale feel to the inside but same welcoming vibes.

I was craving Argentine baked goods after getting some in Florida, Empanadas were pretty good. The…read morechimichurri sauce- delicious. Grabbed the alfajores but they were a bit stale and dry (like drier than what I thought was normal). To add, one of them had a HAIR baked in. Coffee and matcha frappe were okay but nothing really stood out. The coffee tasted like corporate office coffee and the matcha frappes major flavor profile was the cool whip. If you catch them during a rush, good luck. Everyone's in their own world (which in most cases, I enjoy that type of atmosphere but needing to elbow around and hopefully get assistance at the register to check out the baked goods that had been ready for me for a few minutes was a damper on the experience.) It was fine for my first time coming here but there's better places. Maybe I came in at a bad time or I should come just for the drinks but it felt overrated.

Ordered so many things off the menu- the tostones, the sweet plantains (maduros?), another…read moreappetizer thst was DELICIOUS- a stuffed banana, and the shrimp dinner. I love trying different cuisines and local restaurants. It's byob, so if you bring wine, bring a glass or cup if you don't enjoy styrofoam! So many things on the menu I wish I could have tried, but I they are closed m-w and I leave Thursday! Service was wonderful, menu items explained and recommended. Ambiance, just a strip mall place, but does it matter with food that good?

Hospitality is defined by this amazing family that serves up authentic Puerto Rican dishes. I came…read moreinside to place a to-go order and ended up eating half my meal at the counter chatting and chomping. Delicious, great prices and inviting atmosphere are found here!

wonderful staff and very warm. the empanada was really good and was served warm. I really enjoyed…read morethis place and felt very local

Small Argentinian bakery with savory empanadas. Had a beef, a chicken, and a mushroom empanadas,…read moreall very flavorful and gooey with the cheese option. Very friendly owners with awesome service. Will definitely visit again.

If you're looking for a restaurant where the atmosphere is just as enjoyable as the food, San…read moreMartín is absolutely worth a visit. The first thing I noticed was how beautiful everything is. The décor is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. And yes...those are real trees. That actually matters to me. I love restaurants with a beautiful aesthetic because it makes the whole experience feel special. Good food is wonderful, but good food in a beautiful space? That's even better. The menu is perfect if you're dining with friends because there are so many things to share. We ordered the traditional sampler, and it was such a fun way to try several Guatemalan dishes. Every plate that came out looked fresh, colorful, and made with care. The cheese pupusa was delicious, and the cotija cheese was the perfect finishing touch. Then there were the plantains. I actually stopped our server to ask, "Do y'all make the plantains from scratch?" They do. And it shows. They were fresh, perfectly cooked, and so good that I kept reaching for another one. Honestly, they may have been my favorite thing on the table. The steak was cooked exactly medium, had a great char, and was full of flavor. Portions were generous across the board, which is always a win because leftovers are basically tomorrow's gift to yourself. The spinach artichoke dip surprised me. If you're someone who genuinely loves spinach, you'll probably be very happy because spinach definitely got top billing in that relationship. It tasted incredibly fresh, and it made me realize I apparently prefer my artichokes to be just a little more competitive. The service was warm and welcoming all evening. I ordered a red sangria that never quite found its way to the table, but honestly, by the end of the meal I was so full that my stomach had already voted "maybe next time." One of my favorite parts of the evening was learning more about San Martín's history. Knowing it began in Guatemala and is especially known for its bakery and breakfast immediately put breakfast on my "I need to come back for this" list. By the end of the meal, we were full, happy, and already talking about what we'd order next time. That's usually the sign of a restaurant I'll happily recommend. Beautiful atmosphere. Fresh food. Generous portions. Outstanding plantains. I'd give San Martín a solid 9 out of 10, and I'm already looking forward to coming back.

I absolutely LOVE San Martin and I honestly do not know why I have yet to come back sooner!…read more I recently popped back into San martin after not being there for a while, and OMG! I was instantly reminded why it is such a Dallas GEM! I did not pop in to eat this time, but to find a nice spot to work with a friend on our laptops and yap over a coffee! And while we weren't planning to do much, the experience was still a 10/10! I ended up ordering a White Chocolate latte and it was AMAZING! You can tell they actually put time and effort into their coffee and lattes! Everything is also brewed fresh! Which I love! My friend ordered a artesian hot chocolate and wow! It was probably some of the best hot chocolate I have ever had! It was def made with real cocoa! We did end up splurging on some pastries, because DUH! It's it so hard to ignore the bakery section when it is so stunning and filled with beautiful baked goods! I got a oreo croissant and tortuga concha! I did not eat them (My bf did) but they looked so great! I did try my friends banana custard filled bread and that was great! I would go back for it! Overall, we ended up sitting inside of their beautiful space for hours, just talking and catching up! It was amazing and comfy! We def want to return for some of their dinner and drink specials too! Highly recommend!