The flavors are very different.I went for Chipotle, Jamaican, and Apple. They were delicious for fast food. I would go back and get another.I think the place can be a little cleaner, and better in the details of the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristian Pereira
Empanadas are good, but the guy that was working there was super unpleasant and rude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Kim Mai
Took a 20 out from the ATM for two empanadas. Gave the cashier my $20 and he walked away with my money to the back and never gave me change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kim M.
I ordered two empanadas (around $7 each). I paid with a $20 bill. The cashier took my cash, went to the back, and never gave me my change. Extremely disappointed and frustrated with this service and theft.
Augusto Paulino
I tried one of their three best-selling empanadas (the Chilean: ground beef, hard-boiled egg, olives and raisins) and was disappointed. While the crust was decent and not doughy, the filling was bland. And at $8 (tax included), it seemed overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Vincent N.
Cash only! Open late! Came to check this place out after a night out. Got to try different flavors like Chorizo and Jamaican beef. I thought the empanadas were pretty good! Flavorful meat and soft crispy empanada breading/crust. My only criticism is that it's going to take about 3 to fill you up, about $8 a piece is a little bit of a high price point, BUT definitely EAT THE COST, it's worth a try!
Vladimir Andral
I bought two different types of empanadas from here based on the positive Google reviews, but I was highly disappointed. I can't see how anyone who's eaten some authentic empanadas can recommend this place. The crust was a bit soggy and the meat was bland and had a sloppy texture. Whoever made these must have done the bare minimum. Maybe they were rushed? Whatever the reason, I won't go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Brian G. M.
DC quality, without the DC prices. Fresh, hot empanadas influenced by both Hispanic and Italian cultures. These are hot and ready to go and easy to eat walking down the street in DuPont. A small place with big flavor and great service.
Maximo M.
The best empanadas ever. If you having try it go for it. Service good ambiance ok Very small area to eat maybe four tall chairs.
Kimi S.
Julia's Empanadas is a DC institution that must be protected at all costs. The return to office has been rough in so many ways but the deepest cut is my daily $16 salad bowl. Thanks to Julia's Empanadas I am able to get a hearty, hot, and fresh meal for a decent price. A lunch special will get you one sweet and one savory empanada + drink for about ten dollars. All of their empanadas are freshly baked and come packed with fillings like spinach and cheese, chorizo, saltena (chicken, egg, peas, potatoes, olives), Jamaican style (beef, potatoes, curry) and more. It's a small shop but the counter people are very kind and the line is always moving. I used to think of them as a late night snack but they have now been added to my lunch rotation.
I got like 7 empanadas. Empanada dough has perfect thickness and holds in the moist filling. Everything, including the vegetarian option, is delicious.No restroom or stools and the juices jave 67-79g of sugar - NO
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
sharon cuchacovich
We had the Chilean empanada. Wow!!! Absolutely delicious. As a Chilean, I can say that despite them not being 100% authentic (these are a little spicy and missing raisins), these blew my socks off. Good job Julia!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Glaberman
Always fabulous! You can’t go wrong. One is a snack two is a meal. The place could use a little scrubbing thought.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Maureen N.
Chorizo empanada was not that great. More rice and beans than meat. Also, the ambiance was terrible since the cashier was on a video call with someone, cursing every few sentences. Not a pleasant visit!
The flavors are very different.I went for Chipotle, Jamaican, and Apple. They were delicious for fast food. I would go back and get another.I think the place can be a little cleaner, and better in the details of the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Empanadas are good, but the guy that was working there was super unpleasant and rude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Took a 20 out from the ATM for two empanadas. Gave the cashier my $20 and he walked away with my money to the back and never gave me change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I ordered two empanadas (around $7 each). I paid with a $20 bill. The cashier took my cash, went to the back, and never gave me my change. Extremely disappointed and frustrated with this service and theft.
I tried one of their three best-selling empanadas (the Chilean: ground beef, hard-boiled egg, olives and raisins) and was disappointed. While the crust was decent and not doughy, the filling was bland. And at $8 (tax included), it seemed overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Cash only! Open late! Came to check this place out after a night out. Got to try different flavors like Chorizo and Jamaican beef. I thought the empanadas were pretty good! Flavorful meat and soft crispy empanada breading/crust. My only criticism is that it's going to take about 3 to fill you up, about $8 a piece is a little bit of a high price point, BUT definitely EAT THE COST, it's worth a try!
I bought two different types of empanadas from here based on the positive Google reviews, but I was highly disappointed. I can't see how anyone who's eaten some authentic empanadas can recommend this place. The crust was a bit soggy and the meat was bland and had a sloppy texture. Whoever made these must have done the bare minimum. Maybe they were rushed? Whatever the reason, I won't go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
DC quality, without the DC prices. Fresh, hot empanadas influenced by both Hispanic and Italian cultures. These are hot and ready to go and easy to eat walking down the street in DuPont. A small place with big flavor and great service.
The best empanadas ever. If you having try it go for it. Service good ambiance ok Very small area to eat maybe four tall chairs.
Julia's Empanadas is a DC institution that must be protected at all costs. The return to office has been rough in so many ways but the deepest cut is my daily $16 salad bowl. Thanks to Julia's Empanadas I am able to get a hearty, hot, and fresh meal for a decent price. A lunch special will get you one sweet and one savory empanada + drink for about ten dollars. All of their empanadas are freshly baked and come packed with fillings like spinach and cheese, chorizo, saltena (chicken, egg, peas, potatoes, olives), Jamaican style (beef, potatoes, curry) and more. It's a small shop but the counter people are very kind and the line is always moving. I used to think of them as a late night snack but they have now been added to my lunch rotation.
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We picked up a bunch of empanadas from here and ate them as we walked around the city. They were all delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Empanada, Dessert Empanada, Peach Guava Empanada, Saltenas, Jamaican Style, Vegetarian
I got like 7 empanadas. Empanada dough has perfect thickness and holds in the moist filling. Everything, including the vegetarian option, is delicious.No restroom or stools and the juices jave 67-79g of sugar - NO
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the Chilean empanada. Wow!!! Absolutely delicious. As a Chilean, I can say that despite them not being 100% authentic (these are a little spicy and missing raisins), these blew my socks off. Good job Julia!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always fabulous! You can’t go wrong. One is a snack two is a meal. The place could use a little scrubbing thought.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chorizo empanada was not that great. More rice and beans than meat. Also, the ambiance was terrible since the cashier was on a video call with someone, cursing every few sentences. Not a pleasant visit!