A great place for a quick bite! The service was quick and efficient, there was some space to sit and enjoy empanadas, and the menu was just big enough where you have options but don't feel overwhelmed. We grabbed 3 vegetarian empanadas (cheese, spin art, and the new bombay vegan one). All 3 were great but I have to say the spin art is the best one. It also comes with 2 sauces - mild and spicy. I didn't find either all too spicy but was yummy nonetheless. read more

Mpanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First timer. Shared four: 1) spicy chicken, 2) spinach cheese, 3) majadito and 4) the store's new flavor BBQ pork. The traditional majadito was my favorite, but the spinach cheese did not disappoint. Dining companion liked the spicy chicken best but also liked the majadito. Friendly cashier requested feedback on the BBQ pork, which was solid - juicy chunks of new instead of dry, stringy shreds, and good sauce. I suggested they take it up another level by making it saucier and adding cilantro +/- red onion. Personally, I didn't get any of the beans or corn in my half. Disliked the mild dipping sauce; not the herby, cooling avocado crema vibe I enjoy with fried foods. Establishment kept clean but paleta display was down for repair. Probably would've purchased one otherwise! Might be back, but $5 for a small empanada is too much... I know the combo deals make it cheaper, but they shouldn't be that high to start. Worth $3-$4 a piece at best. read more

Mpanadas - Spinach Cheese + Majadito with mild sauce. Fork for size reference. - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Mpanadas is a delicious treat. The cafe is very cute! The empanadas were so good and love the vegan option. They also had a vegan guava sorbet that was yummy. read more

Mpanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've had Mpanadas twice now and I've enjoyed both times! First was for a Yelp Elite event that I enjoyed so much I came back. The cheeseburger empanadas are delicious with jalapeño sauce on the side. I do wish I enjoyed the other flavors but so far, the cheeseburger has been my go-to. The waitress is so sweet and excited for customers which makes the experience worth it. It's a cute spot but mind the construction for the time being! read more

Their staff was friendly and helpful in explaining about the menu. The food took a while to come out but it was worth it. Very fresh and delicious empanadas I've had in a while in the area! read more

Love this local business! We came during the heat wave and the palettas were a perfect way to cool off. Get the Philly and both sauces! Thank you Alexis! read more

Delicious food. Can't find this menu anywhere. Great relaxing atmosphere with nice Latin music and board games

I love empanadas! I went here for yelp event to try some.. find a small cute spot with a lot of details.. elegant seats! I ordered the chessburger and the beef it's so goood.. server was fast and friendly.. will be back to try the ice cream! read more

Amazing catering: from ordering experience to delivery, not to mention the delicious empanada themselves! We recently ordered 180 empanadas for lunch at our corporate office to incredibly rave reviews. The owners are also incredibly kind and accommodating -- the kind of small business owners you'd be crazy to not want to support. Will absolutely order from here again. read more

My wife and I came here this evening after having seen this several dozen times because we go to the LA bar and grill across the street. We ordered the Philly and the cheeseburger and they are delicious. Unlike other empanadas these are very doy and soft and have a very special flavor. The service is very lovely and I would say we'll be back read more

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Looking for a quick bite and enjoy hand held items? Well Mpanadas might be worth a try if you're in or around the area. Also look at the photo worthy wall with the swings and the props. So fun. They definitely carry the llama theme throughout on the walls and in the bathroom. Anywho, we found this gem bc we needed an afternoon snack to tie us over before dinner. They have 3 deals if you get more than one. For 3 of us, we opted for the 7 for $31 deal, which included 4 sauces. Not too bad, each are $5/ea. We tried the shrimp, spicy chicken, steak and cheese, chorizo and potato, and a few others. All were good! We didn't feel like it needed the sauces (mild or spicy). They're a decent size too - ~2 is a great snack. The empanadas are also labeled on the crust fold; some where easier to make out than others but not a big deal. I'd come here again for sure! read more

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A cute little spot that seems a bit like an "IYKYK" location! Parking is very limited but not impossible. There's some versatile seating options (two seaters with small tables and benches along the windows) that maximize the space because it definitely filled up quickly. The staff greeted me with a smile and warm welcome, along with taking time to share the options and explain flavors that were unfamiliar to me. I was not expecting to see such a nice variety of ice cream and coffee! I had the philly cheesecake empanada and horchata latte and took scoops of guava and Lucama ice cream to go, along with a spinach empanada for later. Everything was delicious; definitely worth the trip! read more

Mpanadas - Spinach Artichoke Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I'm thrilled Mpanadas has opened in the neighborhood. It's a cute spot with friendly staff. It's a small parking lot but there is some street parking too. They have paletas, macaron ice cream sandwiches, and of course, empanadas. I was pleasantly surprised because I rarely like baked empanadas, but these Bolivian empanadas are really good. I've been twice, but they got my first order completely wrong, so I had to throw it in the trash, as I don't eat the ones I was given. Definitely double-check your order. My second order was great. The spinach and cheese empanada is my favorite. The beef one was flavorful. I'll be returning, and often. read more

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This is an amazing place! empanadas were fresh and very tasty. we tried the spinach and artichoke and the seasonal cherry cobbler! the staff is very attentive and friendly in a very cute place where you can have a nice cup of delicious coffee with your empanada. read more

There is a strip (street) in Arlington Virginia that is riddled with delectable eateries you can't find anywhere else. Columbia Pike is IT!! Now a new empanada spot popped up. Let's GO!! . Where I am: @mpanadasusa . Location Reviewed: 2602 Columbia Pike, Arlington V.A. . Menu Includes: Craft Baked South American Empanadas. . Items Reviewed: (Empanadas 1 for $5, 2 for $9, 3 for $12). Their Chicken Pesto (with pesto sauce, cheese, chicken, & corn). STAMP!! Creamy, thick, well seasoned!! Their no.19 Steak n Cheese (with steak, provolone, green peppers, & onions). STAMP!! Meaty, & cheesy perfection!! Their BBQ pork (with black beans, corn, bbq sauce, & chicken). STAMP!! Saucy, hearty, deliciousness!! Their no.18 Chorizo & Potato (with cheese, & sauce). STAMP!! Thick, savory, & mildly spicy!! Their no.23 Bacon Egg, & Cheese (with a white cheese). Fluffy eggs, cheesy, and a couple of pieces of thick and chopped crispy bacon in it!! Their no. 21 Nutella Banana Empanada. STAMP!! Sweet! Just the perfect combination!! Their Lemon Sage Icaro ($4.50). DELICIOUS. A sparking tea, strong in taste, & lite in sugar. Their @my.fantasticks Mango Chili-$4.50...STAMP!! Fresh, sweet mango with a kick!! And Strawberry Fantastick-$4.50...STAMP!! Fresh, creamy, deliciousness!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: Get ANY empanada!! Music: YouTube-BYB-Solo Time Sauce 4/6/95 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Tasty empanadas. I recommend the beef empanada. It's also very cute inside. There's a wall you can take photos using their props. I do not recommend the shrimp empanada. It was mostly cheese and it seemed very empty on the inside. read more

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Today at Mpanada I not only enjoyed a delicious empanada, but also received the best service from Marite. It's the little things like this that make you want to come back! read more

Mpanadas - Ice cream - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I tried 4 types of empanadas (spicy chicken, spicy pork, vegetable, and cheeseburger) and they were all awesome. I also love that they're all "stamped" so you know which is which flavor. I prefer some over others, but that's just personal taste. The empanadas are small for $5, but they are STUFFED with fillings and 2 will do the job if you're only moderately hungry. Pro tip: spicy means spicy. One didn't totally clear my sinuses but I did start to sniffle. There isn't much seating, just bar stools, but you could always walk across the street and eat in the plaza if there isn't space. WILL DEF be back to try more! read more

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Marine was so hospitable! Knowing it was my first time here, she showed me around the menu and her suggestions were spot on. I had the Horchata Latte and the Spinach & Artichoke empanada. Fresh. Hot. Tasty. I can't wait to return and try more Mpanadas. And coupled with the vibe, can't go wrong! AND it looks like a great place to work out of for the day. I'll definitely be back! read more

Mpanadas - Cute bench seating. Fun yet chill vibe. - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Service was great. The children empanadas was our favorite. It was okay but I wouldn't return. read more

This place is so cute and the empanadas are delicious! I always stop by when I'm in the area to pick up empanadas and coffee beans.

I went here on Tuesday Alexis was very sweet and helpful!! I will be back and recommend to a friend! read more

I order two empanadas at the Blue Festival. One chorizo and one Philly. They were delicious and full of flavor. Completely stuffed with food, generous portion. Well worth the price! read more

the service here is amazing. the minute you walk the tough the door you're greeted so humbly. Gavy and Mattie have such a contagious and amazing attitude. will definitely be coming back soon. oh and mpanada was so good. read more

10/10 experience food was a 10 gabby treated me well with respect highly recommend visiting this spot read more

The Pike needs a place like this. The food was great, super friendly staff and the cafe is so inviting. We will definitely be back! read more

Mpanadas - Absolutely delicious empanadas and so cute (: The chorizo rancheros, traditional beef and chicken pesto were our favorites. - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food and great service by Alexis. The paletas were amazing during the hot weather

Ordered the maple bacon and French toast empanadas with the horchata latte. Both empanadas were cooked perfectly and had a nice flaky crust. The marble bacon was really good and would order again. The French toast empanadas had lots of blueberry and tasted fine but the inside was just a little too soft for my personal preference. Will try more options in the further. read more

The empanadas are very tasty and I really like the attention of Claudia and Lucia. I highly recommend the place. read more

Mpanadas - The empanadas are very tasty and I really like Claudia and Lucia's attention - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very good empanadas very good attention and decoration of the place very good service from Claudia and Lucia and recommends the Philly empanada read more

Mpanadas - Americano - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Been seeing the "coming soon" signs at this place all last year and had a chance to try last night, as me and my wife didn't feel like cooking and it was a Friday night! The Three empanadas, drink and a 1 sauce is decently priced at $16 for a filling meal. Parking is limited and there are no tables for groups. You're better off ordering for pickup. My favorite is the Spicy Pork empanada filled with pork, black beans and corn. For reference, the spice level of the Spicy Pork and their "Mild" sauce is about that of Taco Bell "Fire" sauce. At 6PM, a lot of their menu items were sold out or otherwise not available. Looks like this place is better at lunchtime. Since it's hard to get parking, I would either park at the garage across the street and walk 4 minutes, or order for pickup or to delivery. Unfortunately, there would not be enough seating to bring work colleagues here. Better to organize an empanada party at the office. VIDEO https://youtu.be/nbRpCQ7YzlE?si=hi1GJGQb2MxobTkC read more

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I was walking around this neighborhood and saw the cute exterior of Mpanadas and wanted to try it. I am so glad that I did! I tried the cheeseburger, chicken, beef, cheeseburger and Philly. Each of them were so delicious! I'm just visiting from out of town and I'm so sad I can't get these on the regular! read more

Mpanadas - Cheeseburger, Philly, Chicken Little, Beef Papa, Tangy BBQ - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Happy to have a place like this in our neighborhood! Can't wait to try all the different ice cream flavors. read more

Mpanadas - Cookies and cream, tiramisu - Empanadas Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm not sure how this place has this many stars. I'll say for the price and quality of the empanada. It's a little overrated. The dough is a little too doughy for me with a slight sweetness to it. Service and ambiance was great because there was no one there lol. Went to Maizal recently and their shrimp empanada was very flavorful and filling...only $3.50 each. Final thoughts: I would suggest that they decrease their prices to attract more customers and make their empanadas a little crisper on the outside. More veggie/seafood options would be great too. read more

Long-time and often-repeating customer! Can't get enough of the empanadas, my favorites are the cheeseburger and the spinach artichoke. Thank you Jaundi for the great service! read more

I love this place! It is such a sweet spot and a great idea for a quick bite or a place to hang out and have a coffee or a gelato. The empanadas are delicious, and they have such a nice variety to choose from. It's a family run restaurant from Bolivia, and all are a nice as can be!! Can wait to go back soon. Plenty of free parking too! read more

This new empanada cafe on Columbia Pike is awesome! Parking is limited in the small parking lot to the side of the facility; so we parked just down the street. We were greeted warmly as soon as we entered and the staff walked us through the available menu items for that afternoon. The empanada filling options are plentiful and they do indeed stamp some of the dough with the name of the type of empanada, so it is easier to tell them apart before you bite into them. I tried the spicy pork, chorizo potato and chorizo bacon empanada combo meal with a bottle of lavender flavored kombucha. Everthing tasted great. We would have also tried their ice cream, but the line was pretty long when we finished our empanadas, so we decided we'll just have to come back. Thanks again for a great experience! :-) read more

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This place has very good coffee and the veggie empanadas are excellent. (I imagine the meat-based ones are as well!). Service staff is friendly as well. Just one suggestion to the management: when the place gets very busy, it might be helpful to have more than one staff member there. Weekends seem to have lots of take-out/pick up orders as well as people eating there, and the wait can get pretty long as well as overwhelming to the staffer behind the counter. Thanks! read more

The empanadas were delicious, although a little bit on pricy side. Wish there were more seatings available in the store. The staff were friendly. Would recommend! read more

Went on their Grand Opening day. It was soooo good. Great variety of empanadas. We tried the chicken, old bay shrimp , steak and cheese and beef. All were delicious and came with tasty fresh made sauces. We followed up with the cherry cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut paletas (popsicles) for dessert which had so much flavor. Also had a delicious coffee macaron. The iced coffee was great too! Can't wait to go back and try more. Loved all the llama decorations too. read more

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