Argentine Restaurants near Denver, CO

“My wife and I have stopped by twice in the past two days. We shared a spicy beef yesterday and today we had a mushroom. Probably the best empanadas we’ve ever had and we’ve had a few. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back more.“

“Perfect snack/coffee stop at Denver Airport! Great service and amazing empanadas!“

“Perfect snack/coffee stop at Denver Airport! Great service and amazing empanadas!“

“Absolutely amazing! The prices were reasonable, and the burger and empanada were EXACTLY what I had been looking for. The empanada could have been slightly better, as it was clear from the sogginess on the bottom it had been sitting in the display for a while, but the flavores completely made up for it. The burger was extremely well spiced, super salty and delicious! Would highly recommend!“

“I made a large catering order for my crew to have empanadas after work. They were a HUGE hit. My crew could not believe how good they were. They were packaged amazing, everything was labeled nicely and every one we had was amazing. Don't sleep on the dessert options. They were amazing!“

“I don’t say this lightly, but I think I’ve been emotionally altered by a piece of pastry.

My work ordered from Lazo Empanadas one random day months ago, and I genuinely have not been the same since. What I thought was going to be a “quick lunch” situation turned into a full-blown obsession that I was not prepared to manage. These empanadas are on my weekly calendar at least once a week.

Let’s talk about the spicy beef empanada, because that thing is borderline dangerous. The seasoning? Insanely bold. The heat? Perfectly balanced—not trying to destroy you, just convincing you that you need another one immediately. The filling is rich, juicy, and so well-composed it feels unfair to other lunch options that are just… existing in its presence.

The crust deserves its own paragraph. Golden, flaky, crisp without being dry, and sturdy enough to hold the filling without betraying you halfway through a bite. It’s basically the structural engineering marvel of handheld food.

What really gets me is how something so simple can taste so intentional. Nothing feels lazy. Nothing feels “mass-produced cafeteria snack.” It tastes like someone actually cares about your day getting better.

I’ve tried other empanadas since then and honestly? They’ve all been compared against Lazo and lost immediately. That spicy beef set the bar and then took the bar home with it.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “it’s just an empanada,” respectfully—you are not ready.“

“🎉Happy Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽🇲🇽😋😋“