I had a fantastic experience at Mola last night! The restaurant is small, just 2 tables you can…read morebook online and 10-12 bar seats. Their drink menu infuses Panamanian-Caribbean flare to popular drinks like margaritas, mojitos, old fashions, etc. The woman working came over to tell us about the menu and I could tell this was her restaurant because of her deep passion for the dishes and their flavors. The menu is intentionally small and as a vegetarian, I was extremely pleased with the spice vegan and cheese empanada combo I shared with a friend. We also got the cucumber salad and hojaldra bread, all fantastic. I am excited to return and wish the woman (did not catch her name) MUCH success.

My daughter and I came in after our visit to the zoo based on the great reviews. At 4:30 on a…read moreSunday afternoon we had the place to ourselves, and Janae gave us a fantastic first taste of Brazilian food. Her authentic sweet personality and charm made for a delightful conversation, and now my daughter will always remember Mola, her new Auntie Janae, and the transcendent empanadas!

Food Have not come here in years (RIP to Dupont location),…read morebut these used to hit the spot. They have a wide variety of flavors and the dough is soft and the edges a bit on the crispy side. Their rotating vegetarian option is also vegan. I think the week I went was a miss, it was bean and something crunchy. Missing flavor, but the salsa really helped it. Everyone who got a meat option said it was really good. They loved everything that they got. Next time I would better check their vegan option, but it is nice that they always have one ready for you. Service Came here on a Thursday mid-day and needed to grab food for a customer. The woman working was so sweet and happy to assist with me getting nearly two dozen empanadas and giving a nice variety. She labeled each one and gave me salsas and napkins. Ambiance A hole in the wall for sure. There is nowhere for you to sit, but these are portable little triangles so easy to walk down 18th or Columbia. On a nice day I would take these to the park.

Julia's Empanadas was perfect for a quick lunch near Adams Morgan…read more This is a hole-in-the-wall spot, and I was craving something fairly small for lunch since we were going out to dinner later. After taking one look at the specials board, I knew the vegetarian empanada was the option for me. This empanada was vegan as well. Of course, plenty of meaty options or vegetarian with cheese options are also available. The lady who rang up my order was super nice, and I told her I was excited to get an empanada since we do not have that many empanada spots back home. My empanada was packaged really well. It would be perfect to eat on the go, and it was warm throughout. Even after walking 1/3 of a mile back to my hotel and getting to the room, it was still warm. The empanadas are a large portion for the price, and one was enough for me for lunch. They do have catering options and smaller empanadas that you can order in advance for a crowd.

This food truck stopped by my apartment complex yesterday. For 30 dollars, we got 4 empanadas - 2…read morechicken and 2 steak. The steak empanadas had more potatoes in them than meat. They have a great flavor but it felt a little expensive for the empanadas to not be stuffed with meat instead of veggies.

Love love love the empanadas here! But the chimichurri is to die for! You have to get a bottle if…read moreyou are here. I also recommend the spinach feta as it is so flavorful and the only empanada I dream of. If you are in the area you have to go here! The owner is super sweet and love talking to him and learning about his business.

Tried their empanadas (Beef and spinach with cheese) which were super good but I saw the options…read morefor meat lovers that included chorizo. The flavor wasn't there, it was super bland. I tried to ask for more seasoning or if I could exchange the empanada but I wasn't able to. It really sucked paying $8 for an empanada I couldn't eat but my friends were able to enjoy the good ones!!

$3 for churros filled with a cream-like stuffing!…read more I ordered the Vanilla cream and the Dulce de Leche churro, and they were warm, delicious, and very sweet! It's my first time having a stuffed churro, and I'm ecstatic I found this place on a chilly night. There was a crowd waiting for their churros, and they technically had closed their ordering already; however, I asked kindly if I could order churros before they closed their curtain. The worker kindly let me! Churros are my soft spot for desserts! These were crunchy but also had a very creamy, smooth center. Found this place at the Christmas holiday market in DC, but they're normally at the Eastern market!

A Yelp event first brought me to Mpanadas last year. After a great initial impression and even a…read morewarm welcome by the owner, I was in the neighborhood again recently and wanted to stop by. As expected, same great service and, more importantly, great empanadas! I was leaning toward breakfast for lunch, so I had the maple bacon and beef empanadas. These are on the larger side and eating two in a row made me feel as stuffed as the empanadas themselves are with filling. The menu has so many fantastic options, so I can't wait to return. On this second visit, I am pleased to see the construction on Columbia Pike is gone and people can access the greatness of Mpanadas. The dining area is perhaps one of the coziest spaces I've seen in the area. You can't go wrong with vibrant patterns, pillows, and the llama mascot. Note to self: these would definitely be a winner for catering or a party.

Cute, casual, and full of positive vibes. Great neighborhood spot for coffee or a quick bite, and…read morehospitality. The empanadas are stamped with their llama logo -- how creative! Not sure if it is the dough .. but the sweet taste mixed with the spice gave the chicken and beef empanadas a balance of spicy & sweet taste. The vibe is relaxed and upbeat, making it a good place to stop by whether you're grabbing food on the go or looking to plug in and play from their dining area.

Delicious homemade empanadas. Are they pricey? Yes, but so is fast food, and at least these…read moreempanadas we know and can tell are homemade. They have something for everyone: vegan, vegetarian, and with everything. We had sweet empanadas and several with meat. I love how each of the meat ones is named after a country, so it's easy to understand what you are getting, but the flavor won't be 100% the same as with the Jamaican; it doesn't taste like a beef patty, but it was good. My least favorite was the spinach with cheese. I expected it to be more cheesy, but it was still delicious.

We stumbled upon this little gem. If you are EVER in the…read moreD.C. area, this a MUST GO TO. 3 locations. Best. Empanadas. Ever. These are not fried, they have many to chose from. Locals recommended this spot. Side note..... Chilean & Jamaican were outstanding. THEN..... The dessert, strawberry & cream cheese...to die for.

Saw this on a YouTube vlog. Plentiful food & good prices. Not the most dazzling place inside, but…read moreit gets the job done. Was disappointed that they didn't have oxtails when we went. But overall it was a good experience.

They always have good food and they don't skimp. Lots of seating!…read more Is buffet style so the food is precooked but definitely fresh! Service is fast and they are always kind.

I wish this place was open when I went to UMD!…read more This was my first time having arepas (and Venezuelan food in general), and I loved it. Even though they're known for arepas, the pabellón bowl ended up being my favorite it tasted like a comforting, home-cooked meal in the best way. The staff were also super helpful and took the time to explain their options. The space itself is so modern and clean and there's a cute little market area on the side with things for sale. Would absolutely go back!

Idc what anyone says...I LOVEEE Arepa Zone! I will TREK on a lunch break to eat here hunny, in 4…read moreinch heels and all! My go-to-order here is the Pabellón Arepa. While it may 'look' small in size, it packs enough of a punch to fill you up completely. It's stuffed with flavorful, moist shredded beef, chunky queso fresco, savory plantains and black beans. It comes with a side of garlic cilantro sauce to seal all the flavors together, though you lowkey end up wishing you paid for another one by the time you finish ;) What's more, they offer a free arepa of any choice when you tell them your birthday, which is an awesome customer loyalty perk. When I'm feeling extra spicy, I order an empanada or two (usually carne molida), and I'm beyond satisfied. I will make the journey here every time!

Ordered again via UE. Empanadas arrived hot and were delicious. I also ordered dessert, Marquesa,…read morelayers of cookies, creamy white and milk chocolate, crowned with a swirl of chantilly cream. The ground beef and mushroom empanadas are still my favs and solid choices.

I was very excited to find this place! I love a good, authentic empanada - my family is from South…read moreAmerica and I have eaten my share of great empanadas! Argentine empanadas are a favorite and this shop makes plenty! I ordered chicken, chicken cilantro, ground beef and steak & I ordered Chimichurri & Garlic Sauces on the side. The empanadas were hot when they arrived and there were two of us for lunch. These empanadas are cocktail sized empanadas - really between a normal sized pie and one you would serve as an hor d'oeuvre. Generally, Argentine empanadas are filled with carne cortada a cuchillo (hand-cut, not ground beef), combined with onions, hard-boiled eggs, paprika, cumin, and olives. The flavor is not wimpy! And all of that is in a delicious crust that is baked. Fried was not an option. The crust is flakey and warm and improves with a sauce. The pie crust was the star! Of the four ordered, the two beef empanadas were the best. Lots of flavor, but no onions, egg, olives or enough spices, etc. The chicken were disappointing. Not enough flavor. Very pedestrian. There is talent in this kitchen, as the fillings lack the flavor one usually finds in authentic Argentine empanadas, but the crusts were exceptionally good! Value: The price for one empanada is $5 - for a very small empanada. About 1/2 the size of a traditional Argentine Empanada. If Empanadisimas works on the filling - these could be terrific. Right now, not so much. Also, sauces come with all empanadas, but the website does not mention that - so if you order delivery don't order additional sauces. They are included. Sides: . Popular sides in Argentina traditionally include a simple salad, yuca fries, or arroz con gandules. I would have liked a nice side salad - maybe tomato - to accompany these pies. The savory sides at Empanadisimas are lacking. An avocado salad would have been welcomed. We passed on ordering desserts because they were all very expensive. I wish this place well, because if they tweak a few things (fillings & pricing), it could be a good product. When they update their website and work on reasonable pricing, I will give it a try again, but for now - I am staying away! And we are still hungry - on our way to get lunch!

The beef salteña was tasty but the shell was pale and not as tasty as other salteñas I've had…read morebefore. Also they were miniature in size. The peanut soup was very tasty. The silpancho was also tasty. They had many dishes on their menu but very few were available at 2 pm on a Wednesday. The service was ok, I'm used to ordering from a table with a menu. Here you have to order at the counter with a menu pasted on the wall with tiny letters. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and clean but with Dominican music playing all the time. I didn't hear any other Spanish music. Also a little loud for my taste. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Great serving of food and great customer service. I recommend getting the lunch special!read more