Empanadas Restaurants in Denver, CO

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

“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.“

“Went to Lazo before heading to the airport. Got the spicy chicken and beef quesadilla- both AMAZING. Empanadas were freshly warmed when we ordered and we got to union station, waited for our train and opened these up on the train. They were still warm! Now I’m back home and I’m still thinking about these and wishing I got some extras to heat up later.“

“🎉Happy Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽🇲🇽😋😋“

“Superb. As someone that doesn't go for steak sandwiches, the flank sandwich was a revelation. Perfectly prepared with a hint of smoke that compliments the perfect marination.

A true 5 star dish I would go out of the way to eat again.

The only improvement to be made is for 'more'. I wish there were at least a couple of bites of vegetable on the plate. It would add opportunity for flavors to interact and add nutrition.“

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

“The food tastes Great! What else is there to say :-)“

“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.“

“Found this place because it’s close to my boyfriend’s new job, and I am so glad to have discovered it! The dirty chai is one of the best I’ve found, and it’s clean and seems to be relatively quiet during the week. Free WiFi and lots of outlets to charge a phone or laptop, and outdoor seating is delightful.“

“This is a sweet little spot just off of Tennyson with amazing Venezuelan arepas and empanadas!! Please support this local biz, with an incredibly friendly staff, quick service, and delicious menu full of special eats. It’s been a long time since I had tequeños and I could not be more pleased they are back in my rotation!“

“Best empanadas argentinas mendocinas in Miami area!“