Let's just start at the front door ... The owners/chef and staff were so friendly and genuinely…read morecare about their customers. It was our first time here and we couldn't decide what we wanted. After drooling over the plates that went by, we asked the owner to help us narrow down our options. We landed on the Chicharron Sampler for an appetizer. For our main courses, we had the Bandeja Paisa and the Paella Caribena. We were also eyeing the Dominican-style beef stew and the Sancocho Soup. We asked for a sample of the Sancocho soup and that's when we found out they make everything to order - including the soup! His wife went into the kitchen and whipped up a sample of the soup ... we didn't mind the wait for the sample as we knew she was working her magic! It did not disappoint. We ordered a large soup to go! It'll be cold later this week and this will be perfect in the rainy weather. This place reminds me of home - the way my mother cooks ... the flavors are developed and everything was cooked to perfection. I did a little dance in my chair with each bite! The portions were large - we'll have left overs for the next several days! And I CANNOT wait! We're looking forward to coming back and trying something new! PHOTO DISCLOSURE: We dove into the Chicharron Sampler before we took the photo. What you see is just a small portion of the actual serving size. Also, the photo of the soup was the made from scratch made to order sample of the Sancocho soup.

I was driving home on Rt. 1 (Richmond Hwy) and notice a restaurant just past Corporate Drive that I…read morehaven't seen before. So I pulled in, parked, walked in and the restaurant was cleaned with a beautiful bar. I ordered 3 items: 1) Beef empanadas 2) Cuban sandwich 3) Buffalo wings. As the appetizers arrive to the table, though I only chose one empanada out of the three flavors they offer: cheese, beef or chicken. I chose beef which was served with a special sauce (mayo and ketchup), because it was well seasoned and the filling was packed, the sauce wasn't needed. The crust was thin, flaky and delicious on its own. The buffalo wings served their homemade ranch, with 8 pieces were juicy, tender and delicious. Unfortunately the Cuban sandwich fell flat for me. The ingredients were ham, cheese, roasted pork, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard. The sandwich was flattened like a panini and I was excited for the first bite but the protein was too dry. As I lift the bread, there was only a teaspoon mayo and mustard spread. It was served with matchstick fries and a ramekin of ketchup. I wanted to ordered desserts but unfortunately they do not make all of their homemade desserts (flan, tres leches, rice pudding) every day. You will have to called in to see what they have before dining in. The only dessert available that day was their flan. My server Karla was friendly and attentive. I would make another visit to try other items on their menu.

Simply delicious! Authentic Colombian food....I am an empanada snob. Having grown up sampling these…read moredelectable treats from cultures all across the globe, I am familiar with different varieties and styles. At our catered event, the team came prepared in their food truck to feed an army. Polite and solicitous, each item in every order was cooked to golden brown perfection. We sipped on Colombian sodas, tried out their tostones and enjoyed the empanadas. Whether traditional gluten-free corn masa, or fluffy fortified flour, every empanada was perfectly filled and expertly prepared. No raw soft spots, split casings or burns and char! The service was outstanding and food was delicious. A+

The Best Empandas I've had the pleasure of trying! The chicken ones amazing but the spinach ones…read morethey had I tried I was in heaven! Highly recommend! Got to try them at barley naked while working at tge oktoberfest and can't wait to catch them again!

They did an amazing job with my birthday cake :3 The lady…read morewho took my order was so friendly and helped me through the process

$4 for the world's smallest piece of cake.. it was good, but wow. Sooooo small…read more I have small hands, as well (see photo)

This is such a cozy family owned Venezuelan place I love to…read morecome here specifically for the cachapas adding the chicken adds an amazing combination of sweet and salty dish. They have indoor seating with a very nice ambiance and usually you won't need a reservation, the service is always great!

Brightly lit dining area with soft jazz that was at just the right volume. The restaurant is…read morebrightly lit and I felt like I was in a Venezuelan cafe. The food was delicious. We got a sampling of Arepas and I liked all of them except the cheese-filled one. The paella was yummy. The owners stopped by our table and we chatted with them for awhile. Our service was great.

DMV Empanadas is a great spot for a quick bite!…read more I ordered the chicken pesto and majadito empanadas, both super fresh and flavorful. The salchipapas were also good, its simple on it's own but the extra sauces made the dish even better. Service was great too and very helpful. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Was not good, we tried 4 different empanadas and only liked the one, the Chicken Pesto was VERY…read moregood. Ground Beef Empanada, the beef is not seasoned at all. The Shrimp Old Bay Empanada was watery, as soon as we bit into it everything oozed out and no flavor/seasoning nor old bay. The Steak & Cheese were just ok, needed more seasoning. I LOVE empanadas, I can breakdown the best empanadas in this area (#3 Pollo campero, #2 Sardi's/Picca and the best #1 is Don Pollo) prove me wrong! We thought a place that specializes in Empanada's would have the best, we were soooo wrong. The crust wasn't what it should have been, some were undercooked inside.

They are no longer in business. As the only Argentine in the Winchester area I have been missing…read morethem. They do have a branch in Purcellville that is still open but the two branches in Winchester are no longer in business. I hope they come back. They have very good empanadas. Well, my mother makes better ones, but unfortunalely she passed away 4 years ago (at age 102).

I'm not sure what this place is. We got the pepperoni pizza "flavor" bc the littles wanted…read moresomething- and it tasted good, but I wouldn't call it an empanada. Also the dough is too thick to be an empanada. Sorry, but these aren't empanadas.

Stumbled upon Empanada Market by mistake - and it turned out to be a perfect mistake! They have…read moreover 30 different types of empanadas, each one bursting with delicious flavors. The family's Argentinian roots shine through and it's clear they take pride in keeping their family recipe and flavor alive. You can also buy them frozen and bake them at home!

Lovely little storefront serving up multiple flavors of empanadas! They offer both ready to eat and…read moreprepare at home empanadas, making this a great spot for lunch or if you need something fun to bring home for dinner/entertaining. I've been able to enjoy their empanadas at a variety of farmers/flea markets and was excited to see they had a brick & mortar as well! I have only tried the ready to eat options which were absolutely flavorful, crispy and delicious. They do have a small amount of seating here but it appears to mainly be a takeout spot. The staff is really nice and offered recommendations to me. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a snack or a quick lunch. Pro-tip, make sure to try their chimichurri sauce with your empanada selections it really elevates it!

I love pretty much all traditions of empanadas, from Dominican Pastelitos to Colombian styles, but…read moreI'm somewhat skeptical of fusion empanadas. So I was happily surprised by the empanadas at Empanadas De Mendoza. I orders their 3 empanadas and side combo which included a traditional beef, pineapple chicken, bbq pork, and French fries. The empanadas rappers were light and crispy and the fillings were generous and juicy. The fries were nicely seasoned. My favorite was the chicken and pork. My only complaint was that the empanadas are a little small and a bit pricey, but I get it - we're in a recession. Overall it was a great meal and I look forward to trying their food again.

When I tell you that the universe is always looking out I mean it! I have been having one hell of a…read moreweek and was about to go through my normal work-week what shall I make for my healthy dinner when I remembered that this food truck was coming to my apartment complex.... SCORE! I said although I've never had them, didn't even peek at them on Yelp :: GASP:: and have been spoiled by authentic empanadas growing up in the NYC area that I would still give them a shot bc I totally needed to eat some stress away and empanadas sounded like the perfect escape to do so. The line was fairly long for the truck but they had it running like a well oiled machine and the guy taking orders was super friendly which made waiting in the cold and dark totally worth it . I went with the 3 empanadas + a side so that I could totally truly give them a fair shot and see what they were working with. I opted for the Spicy Beef, Honey BBQ Pork and the 3 Cheese empanadas + the Chimichurri Fries as a side. OOOOOOOOOMMMGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! Every morsel of these empanadas, those damn fries and the side dipping sauces were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!! I literally devoured everything all by myself in under 15 minutes....and I am PROUD ! This place is legit and their flavors are magical! The spicy beef was spicy, the 3 cheeses were cheesy, the honey bbq was perfectly pulled pork like and those fries with the sauces were restaurant week worthy! I can't wait to try the other empanadas on their next go round and must say that my entire week is all better because of Empanadas De Mendoza

Went here for the first time and I will say the environment was great but the food was spectacular…read more Martte gave great customer service. I will definitely be back

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.

Another hidden coffee shop. But a very unique find as they serve Korean food as well as basic…read moreAmerican breakfast. Very delicious drinks as well.

Stopped in for lunch. Staff was friendly, great food selection. It was very clean. Food was made…read morefresh to order. I would have given them a 5, but I had asked for no cilantro, and they added it anyway.