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    Mami's Empanadas

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Best Empanadas I've Ever Had -- Hands Down If you're reading this and thinking "How good can an empanada really be?" -- you haven't been to Mami's. I've eaten empanadas all over -- in restaurants, food trucks, homemade -- and nothing has ever hit like these did. The crust was perfectly crisp and golden, the filling was rich and flavorful, and everything tasted fresh and made with love. It's the kind of food that stops you mid-bite just to appreciate how damn good it is.

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    Chris Y.

    This small business ran by a lovely couple that serves Latin fusion gourmet empanadas, that are the top 5 empanadas I've had. I would say 5-6 inches thick empanadas that's not too heavy or greasy, but filled with flavor and comes with a side of sauce for each flavor. Ambiance depends on the next pop. 1 is enough for a quick bite but you'll be wanting a second one. Order and service were friendly and quick. Check out their insta to find out where they will be next. Highly recommend the cheesesteak empanadas.

    2 beef empanadas and 1 veggie empanada ( pumpkin)

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    Delicious, freshly made empanadas! Owners were great and accommodated a large order. Will absolutely get these again

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    The food is amazing thank you so much for having great customer service and serving me last minute

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    The veggie empanadas are super delicious. It's flaky with a nice amount of veggie to crust ratio. The sauce was an added bonus.

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    The empanadas were delicious but Mami's sauce put everything over the top! Great food and even better service 12/10 would recommend

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    the asada fries were bombbb. I love Vanessa and her cooking reminds me of home.

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    the beef was super yummy and savory while the veggie was super creamy and the perfect amount of sweetness.

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