Franchesca's Empanadas Cafe

428 S Highland Ave, Baltimore
(667) 260-4877

Recent Reviews

Vanilla Vanelle

Delicious , Delicious , Delicious , Delicious !!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carrie W.

Simple, flavorful food from a shop that is perfectly neighborhoodly. They've expanded their menu, many delicious sounding options. I casually asked if I could get empanadas to go to heat at home...and yes you can! Game changer....freshly made, to cook when I was ready to eat:) The veggie one with kale, cabbage, carrot (I think) was the best...balance with the flaky crust and crunch on point. Beefless ground was savory and satisfying. The shredded chicken w/corn was good also. The red beans had sweet potatoes and was bowl-licking good! Go, order what appeals to you...and enjoy!

Larae A.

If YOU want the best empanada in town... YEAH THIS IS THE SPOT! The service was fast and friendly and my empanadas were warm and tasty. I do recommend ordering more than you think you need as the empanadas are small. I ordered the chicken and beef but to me the beef was better. It's a really small cafe on the inside so just make sure to be aware in a busy day it may be best to order to go! Loved it here

Smitha M.

Absolutely delicious food, this is a gorgeous hidden gem in Baltimore City. The food is affordable and well made. The service is fast and smooth, the staff is so friendly and welcoming

Joely Torres

my boyfriend nick LOVES the empanadas from here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Catherine Jones

This place - omg. I'm writing this review mid-dinner. Amazing flavors - even for the veggie options like the sweet potato and the plantain-filled empanadas. Will absolutely be back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Thompson

Amazing Empanadas and Tamales that I will definitely be back for more. The main reason my review is four stars though is because it is definitely a bit on the steeper side when it comes to the price but I take that with a grain of salt due to the rent/property prices in this part of the city.Parking: There is free and paid for street parking near this establishment but it can definitely be a struggle finding parking at certain hours of the day.

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Shredded Chicken

W M

This is a great place to visit when you're looking for good taste and delicious food, I love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese Steak Empanada, Grilled Chicken Bowl

Michele L.

The empanadas are absolutely fantastic. Oh my goodness. I can't wait to go back and inhale the scrumptiousness! Customer service was definitely lacking. Which was interesting considering I ordered 2 trays of empanadas for a party. The empanadas are so good, I'll tolerate the nonsense, but they could do better. The ambiance was nice, gave an authentic vibe to the establishment.

Bryant T

Plantain and cheese was delish, feta and spinach probably doesn't need to be an empanada but it was ok

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nik Sheasby

Such a cute place! The vegan empanadas are incredible buttttt the vegan pupusa’s steal the show!Incredible! Cannot recommend this place more for unreal vegan options! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan, 3 Empanadas, Pupusas

C O

I bought some empanadas here hmm the size for the price is not good. I will definitely continue buying at the Merengue restaurant, they are bigger for the same price.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Adrian Lee

Delicious food, wonderful people. A+

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan, 3 Empanadas, Pupusas

Dee Salazar

i was here about 3 months ago with my little brother and we enjoyed the empanadas a lot. i brought a party platter to thanksgiving and everyone enjoyed them as well. not a huge fan of the buffalo emapanadas but the chipotle are so good!!!! they have a little kick to them. the aoli sauce they have is also my favorite! it goes well with the empanadas. not a fan of the other 2 sauces, i know family wasn’t either. but overall, would recommend this place !!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Starburst MoonBeam

Food was flavorful but greasy to the point of being gross. Would not order again.

Food: 2

Recommended dishes: 3 Empanadas, Pupusas

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