After eating lunch yesterday this neighborhood gem was across the street. I wanted something to take home and eat for a snack later. I'm a stickler for beef so I bought their types of beef they have and went for a fruit one, their pear and a ham and cheese. That one would be great for breakfast but I ate it when I returned home as I couldn't wait. read more

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I've been going to Maria Empanada at least 5 years now. I never realized that there were 4 other ones, and they're all 4+ Stars. The Empanadas are excellent, and the staff can tell them apart by the script on them. I have no idea what it could be... They usually do 2 Empanadas that are new and about a dozen others. Last time it was a Sweet BBQ Beef & an Italiano. This time it's an excellent Miso Steak & a Corn & Mexican Cheese one. Every Empanadas I've had from there for 5 years, has been just like the ones before. So you'll never have to worry about consistency. And since I saw that there's 5 total & they all have excellent reviews, proves my point even better. The ambience is really homie for an empanada place. They have a big espresso machine, outdoor seating and indoor seating. Inside is maybe 3 separate rooms with a TV viewable from every room! read more

Maria Empanada - The Argentina Empanada...Excellent! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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what shocked me about this place was not just the cute ambiance, but HOW SWEET the server at the counter was!! Felt like he's trying to build a community. A very cute spot to work from home, close to a gas station and other restaurants - cozy inside. They also offer coffee and PASTRIES Empanadas are mediumly priced at 6 each - I'm fine with it because the whole experience is fun. Great musical playlist in here too. It's like I'm transporting to another world read more

Maria Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped in for a small bite on our way to another event and was not disappointed! A bacon, egg, and cheese empanada is just what the morning called for. This was an absolutely delicious treat. Service was quick and around $5 for a breakfast nosh, can't beat it! Having been to the one in Stanley Marketplace, I can't wait to revisit Maria Empanada on Broadway again! read more

Maria Empanada - Bacon, Egg & Cheese - New ! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were just exploring Broadway and decided to stop in to Maria empanada, because we wanted a little snack, but not a heavy meal. Their menu is stacked, the names of each empanada are unique, I can't remember which one I went with by name, but it was chicken inside, and I got it with the garlic cilantro Crema. It was so delicious.! I almost went back and got another one. But instead, I tried their pistachio alfanores which was also super yummy and rich. Totally will come back to try more empanada varieties! read more

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I ordered four empanadas and all of them were delicious. Each one was packed with so much flavor. I highly recommend this place. This place was on my list to visit while I was visiting and they didn't disappoint. read more

Stopped in for a quick to-go breakfast order between errands on a Saturday. Maria Empanada has plenty of options, and on this day, they had a new flavor: Bacon, Egg, & Cheese. It was filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, thick-cut bacon, a gooey blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, onion, and a touch of jalapeño. This empanada packed a ton of flavor, and I hope they keep it on the menu! Located on the NE corner at the intersection of S. Broadway and Louisiana, look for the bright golden sun painted on the side of the building. There is plenty of seating inside and patio seating on nice days. Walk up to the counter display to place your orders with the friendly employees who are happy to help or answer any questions you might have. read more

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We have tried breakfast and other empanadas over the years and enjoy trying new flavors each time; have never been disappointed with any of the profiles we have tried; always the perfect blend of ingredients and spices. read more

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Quickly writing aboit Maria's new flavor! Sweet BBQ far exceeded my expectations. This place is my go-to location of Maria E and each time I go here there is absolutely no disappointment or whatsoever. And I was surprised by a new flavor at my most recent visit there just yesterday and it is Sweet BBQ! I almost always get a few empanadas when I go to Maria E's and along with this new face, I got me one of my go-to's, Potato and Egg (I like their vegetarian options a lot.) And yet, this Sweet BBQ truly shocked me. In a way, it beat the Potato and Egg far exceedingly. The sweet bbq sauce that marinated the meat had the perfect sweetness. And the sauce was just the right amount where it didn't overpower the meat. The store was (as always) spotlessly clean. Service top-notch. There is something special about Maria for sure! read more

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Recently, I visited Buenos Aires for the first time and absolutely loved it! I returned home yesterday and had this strong desire to visit Maria Empanada. So glad this business exists in the greater Denver area. It so reminds me of being back in Argentina and it will inspire me to return again soon. Today I ordered one of their new empanadas, Italiana. It didn't disappoint! I also had my favorite, Argentinian. Always on point! Cappuccino and a small dessert were a nice bookend. I wish Maria would put a location in Castle Rock. Fingers crossed. LOVE this place!! read more

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Loved this concept! Store was clean and staff were welcoming and helpful. The empanadas were delicious. We chose to get a 6 pack. They were easy to reheat and were very tasty. read more

Maria Empanada - To go - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I am particularly fond of Maria Empanada as a place to buy empanadas. During a break from work, I visited the location, as it was nearby, and savored a delicious empanada. Regrettably, the empanadas were dry and flavorless, but the alfajores were delightful and sweet. I will give them another try in the near future since these are favorite Argentine empanadas in town. read more

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Gag. What did I just eat. Smells like cat food. The ""best "" rated sierra I bought. Says has onions and peppers and chicken. How about the real recipe: boiled breast with zero flavor and dry, some paprika and powdered flavoring? No flavor all shoved into a bread pocket. This place will not make it. It was hot 10 yrs ago -now it's chain ? it's awful. I would give it grace but that gamey chicken boiled cheap mutton won't leave my mouth. read more

These empanadas are so tasty! This time we had the potato and egg ones. Toddler approved and we even got a second one cause she loved it so much. read more

Maria Empanada - Egg and potato - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Very clean and welcoming cafe like feel! Friendly staff who even came over to say hi to our baby. I think we tried almost every flavor. Next time we visit Denver we will be back! read more

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Ok, so my dad and I were making a road trip from LA to KC and as we were driving through Denver we decided that Maria Empanada would be a good lunch spot for us. And I'll be honest...I've been wanting to try the empanadas since it was featured on Triple D and our road trip was the perfect opportunity! Dad wasn't 100% sure about it but figured why not...and was very pleased with our lunch! We ended up ordering the Argentina, the Diego, and the Beef empanadas and OMG. The sauces and the giant empanadas were delicious! You go up to the counter and see the amazing spread of empanadas and just...I wish Maria Empanada was local so I could try alll the empanadas. The staff were awesome with answering questions about the various options - granted it's been a year so I have no idea what questions I actually asked. Next time I'm in Denver, I'm definitely gonna find a way to come back and try other options! read more

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What a beautiful shop and cafe! I love how each location has unique charm and is a little different. At first I saw all the tables and was worried that I couldn't get to go food but then I saw a line. It was lunch time and there were people dining in as well as grabbing to go at the counter. I love the high quality of their food! My current obsession is their chorizo espanola and a berries and chocolate Alfajore with a cold brew! It's the perfect snack for being on the go and at a great price point. Tastes healthy and delicious. I've now been to 4 of their locations - Colfax, Stanley Marketplace, LoHi and now SoBo! It's really nice to be able to grab this treat when out and about cat-sitting in the different neighborhoods! read more

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I haven't tried enough empanadas in my lifetime to give you a good comparison but I thought they were good. They ask if you want them heated up to eat there. BUT, if you have never tried (yerba) mate service, aka pour your own mate tea, you are missing out!!! It was so fun. Perfect for a hang out with your friends while drinking tea. There's a little step-by-step card to show you how to prepare it. Pretty much you don't want all the small tea leaves and dust to go through the filter straw. It doesn't necessarily taste like canned yerba mate, but if you add enough sugar, it almost does. It gets bitter if you let it steep for too long. They give you lots of tea leaves, enough for 4+ cups. By the end, you'll have yourself a nice caffeine buzz. There's a large TV that's playing soccer if that's your sort of thing. If you like tea time, you gotta come try. So worth. read more

Maria Empanada - (Yerba) Mate Tea service + empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I haven't had any empanadas this good since moving to CO. I've been eyeballing this place to take out for work, but ended up ordering DoorDash. It worked out and it was still warm when we got our food. Highly recommend! Lots of flavor, just the right amount of softness to their dough. Love how they etch in the names of the empanadas as well. Very nice touch! read more

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Love love love the empanadas. There hasn't been a flavor I haven't liked. The store is clean and orderly. The staff is always polite and helpful in selecting the different flavors. Definitely will be back. Check them out. read more

I grew up eating sweet Mexican empanadas that my mom used to make, usually filled with strawberry and pineapple jam. So, the first time I tried a savory empanada was at Maria Empanada , and that's probably why they're still my absolute favorite empanadas in Denver. From beef to chicken to cheese to dessert, I've always loved everything they make. I've visited their Stanley market place, S Broadway, and Platt St locations in the past, and now with their new spot in City Park, I'm so excited to have them just minutes from my house, so I'll definitely be going more often! The city park location is a more grab n go vibe but they do have a very nice patio to hang out when it is nice out! If you haven't been yet, you have to go try their empanadas. And if you have been, consider this your sign to go back! What I tried (over more than one visit): Argentina - Steak, red bell pepper, green onions, green olives Ham & Cheese - Ham, buffalo-style mozzarella blend, oregano Spinach - Spinach, parmesan, buffalo-style mozzarella, béchamel cream sauce Beef - Ground Angus beef, red bell pepper, green onions, green olives Caprese - Roasted tomatoes, buffalo-style mozzarella, fresh basil Breakfast Egg & Potato - Scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar jack, salsa Alfajor Best bites: The empanadas are where they shine, and while my favorites are the Argentina, Caprese, and Ham & Cheese, honestly, they're all so good. I definitely need to explore their desserts me y more and the tortilla espanolas! read more

Damn good empanadas! I ordered the chorizo, argentina & caprese with chimichurri & onion chives dips. The staff were very nice & I ended up working remotely here bc I enjoyed the atmosphere! read more

Maria Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I remember when this place was in Lakewood. It's come a long way with the cool, open brick walled space at the corner on Broadway. The cordatito, which is exactly what the name says, is maybe my new favorite coffee drink in the neighborhood. I have never had an Española so I tried it this morning. On order is a half of the round onion/potato/egg pancake/quiche so it's plenty of food. As the description of three ingredients would indicate I might call it "bland". However, with the sour crema sauce provided I couldn't stop going back to it. Perfectly fluffy and dense and eggy and potatoe-y at the same time. It was good enough to distract me from my chorizo empanada (which is definitely not bland). And for the price you could feed two people for a steal. The staff is quick and attentive. If you have read this far and are worried about the line don't sweat it--they move fast. read more

Maria Empanada - Chorizo breakfast empanada and Cortadito - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Love this little gem in Denver CO!! Such a nice vibe when you walk in and the workers there are really nice ! It's such a cute and relaxed area this is a perfect spot to take non-locals when they come into the Mile High City! My beef and chicken empanadas were BOMB! Their desserts look very appealing, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something small and savory to eat! read more

Maria Empanada - Empanadas!!! - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Visited Maria Empanadas during Tango music night and it was packed! Great for the business but less great for the patrons who also want to sit and enjoy a meal. The staff was kind and working as fast as possible to get orders taken. There were 0 open tables but on the plus side the place was 100% full and had extra chairs out for the audience. We listened for a bit and took a dozen empanadas to go. Would like to enjoy this next time they host an event and now we know to try there EARLY to snag a seat. Would highly recommend trying the choripán if they are still serving it. As an Argentinean it's always nice to experience our culture in Denver. read more

I so love Maria Empanada. It's got one of the best handhelds in Denver, and the variety of flavors would make anyone happy. I love the signature empanada, but also the cheesy one. Prices are pretty reasonable, and you can park in the neighborhood nearby. read more

rather clean place, we loved the ambiance. the server was not very customer service oriented and either hated life or his job or both. one of the most unhelpful and unenthusiastic people i have met in years. the food: woah, baybee! we tried the only 2 empanadas that don't have onion as i am allergic. the egg & potato and the breakfast choriz-oh my word! the egg and potato was ok, but the breakfast chorizo was off-the-rails! the flavors within this tasty pocket are still making me crave my next bite. savory as all get out! the pastry pocket was so reminiscent of a dressed up old school pot-pie crust. So yummy and flaky and comforting. the bananutellas - i thought - more banana than nutella, so i give it 2 of 5 stars. my lunch date gave them a 10, but thought the price point was a bit excessive. we shall be back, but i may call in advance to preorder different flavors sans onion, bc i really want to try the other flavors. sorry, no pix. we were too excited to shove them down while they were warm! read more

Maria Empanada is a quaint little bakery serving up, yep you guessed it, all things empanada. They also have quite the coffee selection as well. I was impressed with the range of flavors and styles of the empanadas, they even have a couple breakfast versions. I went with the Napoli (a special edition for the month) and a Beef. They heat them up briefly prior to serving and allow you to pick one of three sauces to compliment the empanada -- I went with the green onion sour cream sauce. They were both pretty good, granted I wasn't too hungry at the time so ended up taking some of it to go. The inside has several tables and some cool decor that honors its history. Prices range from around $5 for a single empanada, to $28 for a half dozen or $54 for a dozen. You can expect to eat 2-3 per person. read more

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Went here for a work dinner with our women's networking group - what a fun night! We entered and were greeted with a reserved table with some alfajorcitos (the best cookies ever, bought some to take home). We got to speak with Victor, the brand ambassador, and a special treat, Lorena (owner) stopped by to talk to our table about woman empowerment. We got to try six different empanadas - my favorite was the Argentina. They also brought out all the salsas - chinichurri obviously delicious but also really enjoyed the green onion crema. Excited to eat the rest of my dessert tonight. The staff was SO, SO nice and I love what Lorena said about her story - such an inspirational woman and business. Also fun fact - apparently they're the only restaurant in Denver that makes mimosas with fresh-squeezed Oj! You can even see the machine chugging away and crushing oranges. Hadn't been to the Broadway location before but how fun they have tango dancing night every Wednesday too!! read more

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Came in for a snack since I had a free empanada sticker. Was delightfully surprised I got the Nepali - it was packed with meat. Being from LA I've had great empanadas. Will definitely be back to try some others. Service was prompt and professional. Ambiance was 10/10 loved the wood accents with all the Argentenian decor. They have roll up doors that are prime for any beautiful day in Denver. Also have some wine and a few beers on tap with a few nonalcoholic beverages read more

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I didn't expect to get a full rundown of the menu but i'm happy I did. There is so much appetizing food available. Very clean, open seating and friendly staff. read more

Maria Empanada - Sierra & Argentina - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was the first time trying empanadas and it was a good introduction to them. The ham and cheese ones were very good. Will visit again soon. read more

Maria Empanada - Ate my empanadas in the same place as Kamala Harris did in 2021. - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My only regret not getting more lol Tried chorizo Caprese Chimchurri chicken Spinach Beef Classico And mushroom All were good but the chimchurri stole the show flavor wise. Even the "vegetarian friendlier" options weren't bad. Appreciate the labeling the empanadas for easy designation for my group of hungry consumers. Service was quick even with what seemed like little staff. Didn't spend more then 10 minutes from entry to deciding to leaving which is prompt service for sure. Recommend if in the area FOR SURE read more

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This place is incredible. Such kind staff and the yummiest empanadas. I also tried one of their deserts for the first time today. 5 stars!!!

We visited for the first time when they had a special night with live music. So it was a little busier than normal. We were unable to get a table but the food was delicious! I would definitely come back on a different day. read more

Super cute and comfy atmosphere. I tried 4 empanadas and they were all good (Mushroom, Argentina, Sierra, Beef). I love that the name of the empanada is on the empanada, so you can know which one you are eating. It's cute and practical :) read more

Maria Empanada - Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Girl meets delectable empanadas with authentic & professional service in a stylish and serene spot! read more

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Heaven. Beautiful and delicious empanadas for both carnivores and vegetarians. And the cappuccino was strong, which I love. The cafe is adorable and welcoming. And the staff is very kind! I'm hooked on Maria's empanadas. read more

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Maria Empanada is delicious!! All the empanadas are top tier. We love going here whenever we're nearby. The price is reasonable and the service is fantastic. The store is always clean, there's lots of places to sit, and it's very modern. we love Maria Empanada!!! read more

such a great vibe in here; plenty of seating, modern decor, and nice natural lighting. the perfect place for a first date or for remote workers looking for a peaceful place to chill outside of home. the empanadas are rich and flavorful, with lots of veggie options. there's also coffee, tea, alcohol, and amazing cookies/dessert. quick service. love. read more

Maria Empanada - seating - Latin American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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