The Original Marini's Empanada House
10001 Westheimer Rd # 2570, Houston
(713) 266-2729
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Great, friendly service from the counter, it wasn't too busy when I went, so there was lots of room to sit & good atmosphere. I had the Choripan with a side salad and it was fresh, tasty, and exactly what I was looking for after a hard day at the office. I've been going for years and this is what I've come to experience from this Marini's location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been a Marini's fan for over forty years. Long enough to remember their original location in Montrose
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not my first time, but it’s been so long I couldn’t remember what I had before, so I tried an assortment: Beef Gaucho, Spinach, Tuna, Linda’s Chicken, and Chuckwagon.
The Beef Gaucho was by far the best mix of flavors - the savory beef, olives, onions and a few chunks of hard boiled egg. The pastry shell is thin and crunchy; the filling is succulent.
The spinach was the second best, with gooey cheese and well cooked spinach so it isn’t stringy or difficult to bite. A little underseasoned, but that’s what the chimichurri sauce is for.
The tuna was too fishy for me.
Linda’s Chicken was fine; a little spicy. Not too exciting otherwise.
The Chuckwagon was also fine.
They have a wide variety of flavors, so I’ll be back to try others and find my other favorites.
To sum up, the Beef Gaucho is the only one I’d definitely order again. Maybe the spinach. The others I’m glad to have tried but wouldn’t order again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marini’s has some amazing empanadas with so many different flavors to choose from. My personal favorite is the Texas barbecue empanada, but I always end up getting the Sneaker empanada for dessert too — you have to try it! Great food, great flavor, and definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very hard for me to ever give 10/10 but this place definitely earns it! I had a combo 2 empanadas a salad and a dessert all of it was amazing! I come to Houston for my dr appointments and I will be stopping here again! I’m excited to try so many more empanadas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10 outta 10 recommend! Food was great and all the historic paintings and wall art was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Empanadas are always good here. So many to try! I even tried a desert s'more empanada
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food at a good price and everyone is so nice! Everyone at our wedding just loved the empanadas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sooooooo good. Linda’s chicken and okie dokie artichoke. Try them both with a mix of their sauces. For real.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These are so good. Over the years I've visited and each time I've tried new things. Yesterday might have been my favourite so far. I had the chicken poblana and the spinach. They were amazing. The chicken poblana tastes like spicy mole and the onion and garlic in the spinach are cut really small (good for someone like me who doesn't like onion). For dessert, I had their Nutella and banana. All in all- 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Savory Empanadas
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You stay in business for fifty year when your great. Just like The Original Marini's Empandas. Great service, clean,cool atmosphere, great menu selections. Inside and outside dining.
Highly recommended.
#Justhavingfun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Would go back here 1000 times. Marini herself (85 years old) came out herself to give us cookies like we were her grandkids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m a frequent visitor at The Original Marini’s Empanada House, and it never disappoints. The empanadas are consistently excellent, I’d even say they’re some of the best in the city. They always come out fresh, hot, and full of flavor, and the service is quick and efficient every time I visit.
On my most recent trip, I ordered four empanadas: Beef Gaucho, Spinach, Ham and Cheese, and Texas BBQ. Each one was just as good as I’ve come to expect.
You also have to try their alfajores, they’re absolutely excellent. The front bakery area offers a variety of fresh items worth checking out as well. This place has a lot of history and culture behind it, which really adds to the overall experience. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantasticwill be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our experience was amazing the best empanadas EVER y’all people out there y’all need to god right this instant yall need to talk to Mrs.Debbie she is the daughter of the owner of this place and also George bush has ordered from here and delivered it to his ranch and if it is your first empanadas you get to sign the wall (look at the bottom of the pillar buy the cashier mine is there) Debbie is from Mendoza!!! This is the best place ever!!!!!! Y’all need to go right now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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