I'm giving this place a three star only because it has potential and might be a great place for a nice game night with friends enjoying great cocktail. I would not recommend eating her. Not happy with the food choices and the taste. We ordered empanada and sandwiches which I think was over priced for what you get. The vibe is fun with lots of game board you can play with and great music. That's about what you get. If you come here, I say come after eating and have your drinks here but do not go there when you are hungry. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We enjoyed the empanadas and carne asada loaded fries at Lunas. I love that they have Quilmes beer. You order at the counter and take a number. They will bring the food to you. It's casual. They have a lot of board games you can play, so it's a great spot to hangout and chill with friends. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The vibe is definitely right here! It's definitely the place for drinks, having happy hour until 8 on both weekdays and weekends, and the music can be heard from outside. There's outdoor seating too, regardless of the weather. The lighting is really cool inside, and games are scattered throughout to enjoy. The empanadas are advertised as the star of the show, and their color scheme makes them even cooler. I tried the corn and mambo chicken empanadas that took about 5-10 minutes. They came out PIPING hot, and with a rather small container of sauce. The corn was my favorite -- the chicken one was only decent... I was hoping for more mambo flavor. I wasn't the biggest fan of the texture of the shell on either one, but maybe that was just me. Also, each empanada by default is $8. You pay $7 if you get two, but that's literally double what I pay at my usual spots. The empanada flavors are unique, but I've had better ones, so that steep price isn't necessarily worth it to me. Otherwise, I think this place is awesome to hang out at for drinks -- and the several other food options on their menu might be worth exploring! read more

I have walked past this place dozens of times, and for whatever reason never gone in. I'm glad I finally rectified that and wandered in. The empanadas are amazing - crisp yet chewy dough, and stuffed with fillings. Each order comes with a dip that's well spiced but not spicy. The chorizo sandwich is also good, a croissant with sliced sausage and cheeses. The drinks are straightforward and good, I recommend the fernet and coke. Each table has games on it, I haven't played jenga, connect four, or rock em sock em robots in years and it was a great time. Really fun ambience and music, the staff are fun. Overall a really enjoyable, informal stopover. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Sweet corn empanadas, and beef empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yall I'm not gonna say too much yall but if you tryna get lit, play some games, have a good time in a cute space!! I don't wanna say too much bc I love this place and don't want yall to go and compete with me! But yall. Drink here. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Happy hour - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Lunas de Buenos Aires has such a cool vibe! I loved that each table had games, which made the experience even more fun. The drinks were great, and the empanadas did not disappoint--I tried the Creamy Corn and Mambo Chicken, both delicious! The fries were super tasty too. The staff was super friendly and had good energy! Definitely a great spot for happy hour with good food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Vibrancy the moment you walk up to the doors. The music of Latin vibes. The art rich in color. Board games to further enlighten the way. 2 sided menu with argentinas finest: finger food delight. The empanadas were a hit- baked and toasted . Service was pristine. Def a place to admire from the inside and out while enjoying a $5 capuchino/expresso. Definitely a spot to hang with friends, plays some board games and or watch the game. Last but not least, check out the drink menu! Have fun Enjoy! read more

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Lovely shop with fun, colorful empanadas and sandwiches if you're looking for a quick bite to eat with some Argentinian flair. The empanadas overall were decent, although it was hit or miss with the flavors. The spinach and mozzarella and chicken tandoori were tasty, but not enough to make the restaurant a regular on my dining list. The blue cheese flavor was the most unique of the bunch - and the most pungent. If you're not an absolute blue cheese lover, beware. Served with a side of honey mustard sauce, the flavors are bold - but don't exactly compliment one another without overwhelming the palate. TLDR; good for a snack if you're around Union Market, but maybe not worth the trek for the empanadas alone. read more

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Absolutely beautiful place with beautiful snacks. Your food blog is waiting for gorgeous pics of what this restaurant has to offer. The empanadas are colorful and 2-bite sized. Perfect size for a snack! They are offered in 6 colors and flavors: White: Tradition beef Red: Chicken Tandoori Orange: Cajun Pork Blue: Blue cheese Green Spinach & Mozzarella Yellow: Sweet Corn Carbonara If I were to return, I'd probably get the traditional beef (which includes olives and I think I saw a piece of egg in mine, like a traditional Argentinian empanada) and possibly the tandoori chicken, (which had spices, and veggies). The other 3 flavors felt lacked something which made them, not bad, just boring.They were too cheesy needed a spice or herb to balance out the flavor and give it an aroma. This is just me, if you are a blue cheese lover, you might love the blue cheese empanada. I also felt the dough, although thin, lacked some flavor and texture. Maybe an egg wash would take it to the next level. Can't forget the dessert: the Alfajor was loaded with dulce de leche but the biscuit was not the butter salty to balance out how sweet the filling was. It was ok. What the food lacked in flavor, was made up in the flare. I do think that this restaurant will do really well in the Union Market area if they tweek their recipe just a little bit. P.S. They have Happy Hour every day! You can find it on their menu. read more

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Lunas de Buenos Aires is a new restaurant near Union Market that sells six different kinds of colorful empanadas. After stopping in for a snack, here's what you should know: 1) Food: On display in a glass box are six types of mini empanadas for $2.30 each- red for chicken tandoori, orange for cajun pork, blue for blue cheese, green for spinach and mozzarella, yellow for sweet corn carbonara and white for traditional beef. Get all six and pay $14. That's what we did and were surprised how each one was packed with flavor. My five-year-old daughter loved the traditional beef and my favorites were the chicken tandoori and cajun pork. The blue cheese one surprised me. It's not overly blue cheese flavor filled and very creamy. They also sell alfajor, an Argentinian cookie sandwich with dulce de leche. So good! 2) Drinks: They have a few soft drinks and a full bar. 3) Space: The outside is painted blue and the inside has murals from a Chilean artist. There are tables inside and out and TVs hang on the inside walls playing soccer. They also have a dart board in the back! 4) Neighborhood: It's in what's being called the Union Market District with Union Market and La Cosecha food halls nearby. Next door is The Village Cafe, a locally-owned coffee shop. 5) Story: Owned by identical twin brothers Lunas is the manifestation of their dream to start a business in the U.S.A. They are very passionate about their store that it's contagious! read more

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A wonderful hidden spot in the market area. Authentic choripan!! The service was excellent, the restaurant is clean. The taste of the Argentinian sauce " Chimichurri" was really good. Sit down enjoy the meal and maybe play with multiple options of table games available to make your experience more enjoyable and relaxed. read more

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The service and staff was quick. I love the ambiance since the place was instagramable and many board games, darts, and pool tables to play. I got the creamy sweet corn and beef empanada. They aren't out of this world best empanada. I wish the prices were cheaper and more sauce options. However, this place is cheaper than the options in the union market area. read more

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Lunas was so cute!! They have both indoor and outdoor seating and you can choose from so many options on their menu. I tried the chicken tandoori, it came with a green sauce that complimented the empanada so well! My boyfriend enjoyed the beef empanada and was quite pleased. I got the swirl margarita (lime and strawberry) it was pretty tasty and very refreshing. The hostess was super friendly, she's originally from Argentina and takes pride in great service. I plan to come back during the week to enjoy their other menu items. read more

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This was really disappointing. We are empanada fans and enjoy how different Latin cultures make theirs. So we were enticed by the sign outside this Argentinian eatery. They claimed to have been rated the best empanada for 2024. These are not empanadas. They are more like "Hot Pockets" you find in your local grocery store. These are made with what looks and tastes like a pie crust. The beef, chicken, and pork all had the consistency of a thick paste like in a tuna fish sandwich. You can't tell what they are by taste or appearance. It's truly questionable as to what's in these "empanadas" aka hot pockets. In reading the Yelp reviews - most reviewers noted that their empanadas lack thought, flavor and a sense of pride in Argentinian food. I have to agree. Maybe there are other offerings to enjoy but avoid the empanadas and save yourself the disappointment. read more

Chorimessi sandwich was good. Empanadas though were really bad. They lacked flavor and interest. We didn't finish them which is pretty rare for us. Far overpriced for how bad they were. Interior was kind of cool. Service was fine. Wouldn't recommend overall. read more

Decent food and convienient for union market area late night bites. Cool lights and collection of board games while you wait. In my opinion, the food is not worth the price, it is more of bar quality food for people who are there to watch a game or hang out and drink. We had the double choripan 5/10 and carne asada fries 6/10. The Moscow mule was poorly mixed and strong and definitely not worth $14, at happy hour price it's worth it. 3/10. Overall nothing against this place , it was close to our hotel and open while many other places were closed. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $10 service fee REGARDLESS OF YOUR PARTY SIZE. read more

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Low maintenance place. Order at the counter and then seat yourself. I went in last night for a margarita and chips with queso. Margarita was $8 for happy hour and very good and a decent size for the price. Chips were mostly crumbs and the "queso" was really just a nacho cheese sauce. I'd go for a drink but probably not the food. read more

Mixed review as the location is great and the vibe of the restaurant is fun but the quality of the empanada is meh. We did 2 for $8 (beef and lamb) and I thought the breading was hard and flavorless. The meat inside was ground and I had a hard time even telling which one was which. Have had much better empanadas elsewhere sadly read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Beef and lamb - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went to Lunas de Buenos Aires while visiting DC the other day. It was a very colorful place with some great empanadas. The empanadas have some unique flavors. Each one is a bright color. I had the spinach and cheese empanada and the beef one. They were super delicious! read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Foods very overpriced and not that good. Last time I ordered something it had bugs (no joke). I've never heard any bueno aires artists either (e.g., Charly, stereo, paez, etc.). I'd only go for the drinks and pizza. Not even the deserts are worth it. But the vibes are chill Worry this place might go out of business soon; could easily prosper under better management - perhaps someone more passionate about bringing Argentine culture to DC and not trying to make a quick buck. read more

Don't cry for me Argentina!!!! This place brings the culture of Argentina to life!! I've been here several times and it hit they same way.. As you know from reading some of my other review I love a good drink.. And that's what they have here.. Good drinks!! Try the Sangria or margarita. These amazing drinks come along side some authentic dishes.. There empanadas hit ya soul and sandwiches unwind your mind. They also have tons of board games and other style of game to interact with friends or loved ones. read more

The corn empanada was amazing, I had never had a corn empanada and was quite impressed. However, the beef empanada was horrendous. I added the chimichurri sauce to the beef empanada, which somehow made it taste like pork. But it wasn't pork, it was beef. It did have olive and boiled egg as expected, but this did not make up for poor quality beef and poor preparation of the filling. I'm very disappointed at this poor execution of what should be an amazing treat. read more

Las mejores empanadas de DC Los sabores increíbles , el choripan exquisito y los alfajorcitos de dulce de leche un placer inigualable Todo en un ambiente muy amigable La atención de todo el personal es de primera calidad El precio es adecuado con la calidad del producto Volveré con seguridad read more

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This place has such a fun vibe! The drinks were super refreshing, and the atmosphere was just perfect for hanging out with friends. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was on my way to meet a friend for drinks at Union Market and passed by this little storefront. Seeing the word "empanadas" immediately stopped me in my tracks, and after a few seconds checking out the menu, I knew I had to come in. I'm so glad I did! The guy at the register was so friendly and when I told him it was my first time in, he recommended his favorite empanadas. All the colorful empanadas looked delicious, but I decided to get two (beef and spinach) because they run a deal ($6 each or 2 for $10). Because I had been torn about the spinach or corn, he generously threw in a mini corn empanada for me to try. The empanadas came with a side of dipping sauce, which I assume was a chimichurri. Whatever it was, it was delightful! For all the empanadas I tried, the pastry was flaky and not too chewy, not too thick to overwhelm the fillings. I would recommend eating them over a napkin or something, since the generous fillings in the corn and spinach empanadas did tend to get a bit messy. But what is eating without a little mess? The traditional beef empanada was very tasty, but probably the lowest on flavor between the three. The chimichurri sauce took it to the next level though, so I would definitely recommend that pairing. The spinach and mozzarella empanada was delicious: the filling was creamy, not stringy (like some spinach gets), and had a very light and fresh flavor. Not the biggest punch of flavor (especially after eating the chimichurri sauce), but in my book, it's hard to go wrong with cheesy spinach in yummy flaky dough! The surprise standout was the creamy corn, in my opinion. Bursting with flavor, creamy cheese, and soft corn kernels with an absolutely fantastic flavor! When I come back, I'm definitely getting a full-sized one of those! The interior vibe was also very cute and colorful, with great music. They also serve drinks, which I didn't try this time, but would love to try soon! read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Traditional Beef (white), Spinach & Mozzarella (green), and the mini Creamy Corn (yellow). Came with chimichurri dipping sauce. - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The empanada are not really good!! They could be alot better. There is not a lot of flavor and the olives are to big inside. The drinks are sweet and I didn't taste any alcohol. read more

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Good vibes and love that there are games but the empanadas are flavorless. Would recommend for drinks not food.

Had the milanesa and my bf got the carne asada sandwich. I couldn't get past one bite on each sandwich. Worse than airplane food.

A great place. The empanadas were excellent. It also has a very cool vibe. Games at every table, and many folks were playing them. Awesome to watch people laugh as the jenga tower falls. read more

We tried this cute new Argentinian empanada place by Union Market today. Highly recommend trying this place out for the empanadas. We decided to order one of each of the 6 varieties they offer. The 6 mini empanadas came nicely arranged in a bakery style box. First, the empanadas are indeed mini -- maybe 2 inches across -- as advertised. So you'll want to order with that in mind. They come in different vivid colors -- red, orange, green, blue, yellow. The dough is wonderfully soft and tender, not hard, dough-heavy, and tough like other empanadas. Really loved the Cajun Pork (12-hour braised pork) and the Traditional (ground beef). Eat those on their own and don't muddy the flavors with the dips provided. The Sweet Corn was also very, very good. The other three -- Chicken Tandoori, Blue Cheese, and Spinach & Mozzarella -- were fine but a bit bland and forgettable. I'll focus on the first three when I return next time. We hoped to try the Lemon Pie Cupcake but they were out. So we got the Alfajores and the sweet croissant. Didn't love something about the caramel filling with the Alfajor. A bit of a grocery store caramel candy vibe. I prefer the ones at Peruvian Brothers (at La Cosecha) which are perfection. The mini croissant was interesting, but sorta felt like the filling was just raw sugary dough. Desserts came packed in a small turquoise bakery box (hello Tiffany). I'd skip the desserts...unless the Cupcake is back to try. Vibrant interior and extremely friendly staff. Check it out! read more

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Sign said they were voted best empanadas in DC. I disagree. Cool spot and nice staff but didn't like the empanadas at all. Got a chicken and a pork one and both tasted basically the same and neither was worth finishing. read more

Not my favorite empanada experience, though I love the concept. Soccer's on the tv, there's a foosball table in the corner, and empanadas on full display. Enjoyed the beef empanada, the chicken tandoori not so much, definitely wasn't I was expecting. The dipping sauce don't have the pop I was hoping for, but some more heat or spicy sauce would've gone a long way. read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Traditional Beef and Chicken Tandoori Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It was a cool vibe, and I enjoyed playing the board games. We came in to try the empanadas. Had the empanadas ( mambo chicken and a pork one with blue cheese); it wasn't for me. read more

It's a cute space and the board games are. A fun touch but the food itself was disappointing. I've been to Argentina and love their food... this was nothing like what I expect from Argentine empanadas. Mediocre at best. I didn't try the pizza the but the photos look nothing like the Argentine style pizza it claims to be... I feel like they are counting on Americans not being familiar enough with Argentine food to know how in authentic this is. read more

Loved the vibe of the location, but after trying all six kinds of mini empanadas Lunas offers, I wasn't a fan. The pork in the Cajun pork was dry and had a weird taste, which rendered it inedible. The regular beef and the chicken tandoori both had no flavor--they were just OK. You got the texture without the taste. I did like the sweet corn, spinach, and blue cheese, but again, very little flavor. After six of these mini empanadas, I gave up. We went over to Peruvian Brothers around the corner and got a couple full-size, full-flavor empanadas. Those hit the spot nicely, which only accentuated the disappointment over the mini iterations. read more

The food and service were awesome! I was craving a choripan sandwich. Delicious. My friend had a prosciutto pizza and beef empanada. She said both were delicious. Homemade alfajores are delish. I will be back. read more

Amazing!! Best empanadas ever. My family ate them all in minutes. Will def go back often

Just went to this place for the first time with my roommate and it was great! Empanadas were amazing and their happy hour was great especially for DC/ NOMA. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a hidden gem near Union Market! read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Mega Pint Sangria - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

El lugar es muy limpio, agradable a la vista y el servicio muy bueno. Tuvimos la suerte de ser atendidos por Rodrigo, quien nos atendió de lo mejor. Las opciones de la carta son pocas pero su sabor muy agradable al paladar y el concepto de #miniempanadasdecolores muy creativo. Recomiendo el lugar para darse un gustito, pero el precio es algo elevado para el tamaño de sus porciones. Las empanadas de carne #enamoran read more

This place is great! Really beautifully decorated and the people working behind the counter are conversational, friendly, and professional. I tried the corn carbonara empanada and it was incredible- I would definitely come back sometime for dinner! read more

Lunas de Buenos Aires - Corn carbonara empanada (YUM) - Empanadas Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia