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The Empanada Joint

4.6 (43 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Arroz con gandules y tostones
Darlene I.

Que delicia!! El servicio, la comida estuvo riquísima! Como para volver una y mil veces. It was delicious!! The service, the food, everything was great! Not only I would go back one more time but a thousand times!

Apple Pie Empanadas
Michael L.

the Empanadas were AMAZING got the 1/2 with the traditional Beef Empanadas and beef and cheese, just the plain beef were a bit dry, butt the beef and cheese were AMAZING. got a dessert empanada of Moms Favorite Apple pie, they are small but they were delicious! outside dining only, was kind of too hot to eat out when I went. and they didn't like when I tried to go into the restaurant where seating was . would definitely go back when its cooler outside to enjoy the outside seating

PERFECTION.
Kayden J.

THIS restaurant is The Colony's best kept secret. I selfishly almost don't even want to tell y'all how amazing this food is. My wife and I are New York natives who have traveled back home "just" for the food. Well, not anymore! From the sauces to her hospitality, the owner has created a delicious and comforting place that deserves to be frequented. Every morsel of my golden and flaky empanadas was eaten. MRS got a bowl to go. Oh, can't forgot the space is clean and surrounded by a beautiful deck with a dog park in the back. We WILL be back!

Pineapple aqua fresca
Darelle G.

Decided to place an order for dinner on a Tuesday evening. Ordering online was easy and order was ready in 20 minutes. I ordered the three empanada with a canned drink & sauce (chimmichuri sauce- didn't try it because it was not included in my bag). I tried the pepperoni pizza, spicy ground beef and cheese and the pork one! The beef and pork one were my favorites. I also ordered a side of tostones and pineapple aqua Fresca. The tostones were fresh with a good sprinkling of salt. I would skip the aqua fresca- to sweet and artificial tasting for me! The interior is small but there are a few tables. The patio is the place to be overlooking the dog park. I will definitely return to try some other empanada flavors!

Malinda S.

DFW #1 SPOT for AUTHENTIC Puerto Rican Food EMPANADA JOINT I come here at least twice a month, its sooo good!! And I finally tried the Saturday Special The pulled pork bowl! It was flavorful and fresh. Personally I am not a fan a pork but I enjoyed the flavors of the bowl as whole! And for the main event.. those empanadas?! Omg! My favorites are the spicy cheese & beef, chicken, and the guava & cheese! My goal is to try every flavor by the end of the month I'M obsessed! And pleaseee DON'T SLEEP on the Tostones! They are fried plantains, a sweet and salty side Fast, Amazing Service! Family Friendly & Dog Friendly Atmosphere

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Seon B.

I love a well made empanada and these qualify. They're really good. They have Colombian and Puerto Rican Flags, so I'm inferring that's type of empanadas these are. I've been to Puerto Rican numerous times and I'm familiar with a good empanada from there and from living in NYC. These were very good. However I have a few areas of improvement that's needed for this restaurant. I came here with my wife and she noticed the cook coming out to deliver food while having her cooking gloves in and the using those same gloves to open the door. My wife pointed it out and she denied this happen. We almost left at this point, but the cashier got the lady to change her gloves. When handling food you can't be touching door handles and then putting empanadas in bags for customers. I also think the prices to portion ratios isn't worth it. I know who to make my own empanadas, I get that it's delicate and a decent amount of work to make in bulk however they're not filling and small in size. You would need about 4 to probably to feel you didn't have a snack and instead had a meal. At 4.50 an empanada I can't deem this reasonable. This is more of an appetizer than a meal. Even though the empanadas are tasty, the crust is flaky and fried well the flavors is very good and the meat is tender. I had the beef and cheese. I won't be back for the aforementioned reasons.

Traditional Beef Traditional Chicken Traditional Beef Traditional Chicken Puerto Rican Pulled Pork (Pernil) (8oz) Chimichurri Sauce
Raysa S.

Quick and fast service Came about 5:30pm for a small bite Had daiquiri and empanadas with my partner Everything was nice and tasty like the ambiance and Puerto Rican music Super chill location and casual ambiance

Pernil, beef and cheese
Will C.

The empanadas are excellent. The service is even better. I would recommend this place 10 out of 10×10.

Delicious crunchy empanada!
Shannon L.

The empanadas are so flaky, crispy, crunchy on the outside! I typically get the spicy beefy cheese empanada and I love the flavor. Sorry, took a bite out before I could take a picture.

Half deep fried, and half baked beef and chicken empanadas!

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