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    Tango Argentinian Empanadas

    4.8 (23 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kawika V.

    Sarah was really wonderful and super kind. This is my first time here so she made it really easy and giving great recommendations. We did the beef empanada to keep it simple but added chimichurri sauce empanada was filled and super yummy.

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    Ivan N.

    The empanadas here are quite thick and tasty. The chimichurri sauce is awesome. I had the 3 empenada set (1 spinach, 1 pork, and 1 Argentinian beef).

    Cheese burger there   one also got chicken breast pulled pork and spinach&cheese our fav!!! W/chimichurri sauce
    Casey K.

    The people was nice and sweet with many flavors and more try from we only got a select few just to try out it was so worth it and price is okay $$$ the size of the empanadas is a little small so don't for get to buy more I would say the spinach& cheese is me& my girls fav!!! But that have many more options

    Kim B.

    I decided to stop by and try this Argentinian dish. I had it while in Argentina years ago and wanted to remember that flavor. I stopped and spoke to both sister and brother team and their cute dog. I waited a little bit for the oil to get hot enough to fry the empanadas so in the meantime I was able to talk to them. They are from Argentina so excellent for me to have something so originally from the source! I also noticed that they sell dessert with delicious dulce de leche in between. So I grabbed that too! I bought the beef ones after was recommended to have those. They were fried beautifully and it didn't take that long. My wait was pleasantly shortened by petting their friendly dog :) Once I got them, I took them home and ate them at home. The crunch was excellent and it was still warm inside. The flavor was tasty, but maybe a bit less strong than what I tasted in Argentina. I mean, these recipes must be like all recipes where your family makes it one way and another makes it differently. In the end the empanadas are always empanadas but they taste different depending on who makes it. They were tasty but I think I would have preferred a bit more herbal punch. I have to ask again if the outside of empanadas are usually made with masa instead of a flour mixture. This too was different from what I tried. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty nonetheless. The three little desserts were sweet and the dulce de leche from Argentina is so delicious. I had one with coffee but I kept the other two in the refrigerator since my palate doesn't favor too sweet desserts. I wanted to try them and see for myself since I never tried them before. Please go and support this little business for they have all different flavors and I will go back and try more! They are filling and different so it was good to change my regular same foods that I buy at market.

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    Regina R.

    Absolutely amazing empanadas! We ordered the traditional beef, pork, and spinach and cheese... so much flavor! We've been looking for a great Argentinian empanada spot since we tried it in Vegas! Next time we come we will make the drive just to see Co and get her yummy food

    AMAZING!! The beef and chicken were SO good! The owners were so kind!!! The atmosphere was so nice and located right across from Ala moana. A must try!

    Sugar cane, fries , 2 beef empanadas, 2 spinach/cheese empanadas, chimichurri sauce
    Kris D.

    This little food truck off the side of the road packs a punch with flavor and portion!!!!! We got the combo of 3 empanadas, fries + chimichurri sauce and it was BOMB. It was literally the perfect meal before going to the beach. Julie was very sweet & kind! We also got their sugar cane drink with a splash of lemon & it was delicious!!! If you're on the fence, give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

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    Lucas G.

    Thanks so much for supporting our business. So glad you like them !

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    Thanks Ivan !

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    2 months ago

    We had the asparagus and mushroom empanadas and they were amazing we ordered another order

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    9 months ago

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    Thank you so much for your time and your words!

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    Thanks Regina , hope to see you soon.

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    Thank you Pablo, so glad you like the empanadas! See you there soon

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    9 months ago

    Chicken, spinach and cheese and mushrooom were delicious!! Hit the spot in a rainy day here on the north shore. Aloha

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    Thank you so much mark ! Hope to see you soon

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    7 months ago

    Empanadas were delicious. The beef empanada was savory. Juli was very helpful with working the group.

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    Empanadas are a good size, chimichurri sauce is really good, and the fries are the crunchiest and most delicious fries I've ever had. Enjoy!

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    Thanks for stopping by ! So happy you like them

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    Lucas G.

    Thanks so much for your words, appreciate it

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    1 year ago

    Great empanadas and the chimichuri was great too. Had the beef and the spinach and cheese, asparagus and mushrooms.

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    Thanks so much for stopping by. So glad you like them

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    1 year ago

    absolutely incredible food! the chimichurri fries are actually insane. best fries i've ever had in my life 1000/ 10

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    Thanks so much! Hope to see you soon Nicholas.

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