This family-run restaurant has a long, tasty history with Houston. The empanadas come in all flavors, both savory (try the barbecue chicken) and sweet (bing cherry with cream cheese, anyone?). It's also a great choice when you're feeding both carnivores and veggievores.
Vibe: It's like being in your mom's kitchen, assuming your mom is funny and Argentinian.

Hours

• Houston
• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m
• Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Katy
• Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Price

Additional Details

Additional details

Cuisine: Bakeries/Panaderias, Central/South American

Standout item: Tia Maria empanada, filled with brisket and jalapeno peppers

Menu: Houstonist Bites, Best of Houston: Empanadas

Take out: Yes

Group friendly: Yes

Atmosphere: Kid-friendly, Laid-back

Additional details

Smoking allowed: No

Meals served: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert

Alcohol: Beer, Wine

Noise: Moderate

Dress code: Casual

Average price: $5 to $10

Handicap accessible: Yes