Empanadas Restaurants near Lakewood, CO

“deliciosos pasteles de buena calidad y lindas decoraciones para ocasiones especiales.a diario paso por una deliciosa rebanada de pastel de zanahoria.super recomendado ...super delicioso todo lo que venden .“

“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.“

“Muy delicioso! You have to try these amazing fresh empanadas. We had steak, spicy beef and spicy chicken with chimichuri. The service is on point. There is indoor or outdoor seating. A very quaint and quite little place. The ambiance is energetic, invigorating, lively but quiet but full of life and peace. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

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

“This is the ABSOLUTE BEST EMPENADAS in all of denver
Adrian is the chef and he is the guy that makes the best ingredients for these empenadas
Don't go anywhere else they are bigger than Lazos and Maria's and cost less..
Go see them on south Santa Fe and try their incredible food“

“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.“

“🎉Happy Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽🇲🇽😋😋“

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

“I love this place. I have gotten to know the owners and they really do endeavor to recognize their regulars. Just an in general really good business to spend money at. And their sauces (that they haven't put so much cilantro in that is all u can taste) are SO good!“

“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.“

“For a small place this place was amazing. The tall cashier was very pleasant and greeted us as soon as he saw us coming. The place is very clean and the empanadas? They are out of this world! I will definitely be back for that authentic taste and great atmosphere!“

“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!“