The Empanada Cookhouse

631 reviews

1001 Ross Ave #118, Dallas, TX 75202

theempanadacookhouse.com

+12148129644

About

The Empanada Cookhouse is a Latin American restaurant located at 1001 Ross Ave #118, Dallas, TX 75202. It has received 631 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-6PM
Tuesday8:30AM-6PM
Wednesday9AM-6PM
Thursday9AM-5PM
Friday8:30AM-6PM
Saturday8:30AM-6PM
Sunday8:30AM-6PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of The Empanada Cookhouse: 1001 Ross Ave #118, Dallas, TX 75202

  • The Empanada Cookhouse has 4.6 stars from 631 reviews

  • Latin American restaurant

  • "I was visiting Dallas for a concert at House of Blues"

    "I gotta give @theempanadacookhouse a quick shout out because I recently visited Dallas TX and this place is still on my mind!!! I'm not exaggerating when I tell you this"

    "The food is amazing! It was prepared fast"

    "I was looking for traditional Argentinian empanadas"

    "Delicious place to take a break around museums and the west end area"

Reviews

  • Loan Nguyen

I was visiting Dallas for a concert at House of Blues. So I wanted to find a place nearby to eat. Unfortunately, the street parking infront of the cookhouse, I think is 9am-4pm. I got there around 5:30pm. I'm not familiar with Dallas and parking. Luckily I had a parking pass for House of Blues and it was just a 6 min walk to the Cookhouse. I got 2 empanadas with salsa Verde, sweet tea, and sweet plantains. Pork Al Pastor and Beef & Potato. They were freshly cooked and so delicious. My boyfriend came with me and even asked for an extra order of plantains, they were so good. The place is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Loved all the sitting options. The people who were working, were so kind. We didn't realize they closed at 6 at around 5 mins after we asked what time they closed. They didn't say anything because they wanted us to enjoy our food. I would've totally gotten out before. Surprised they weren't packed with their customer service and food. Will definitely come back every time I visit Dallas!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sweet Plantains, Fresh Off the Grill, Pork Al Pastor
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking

  • Roli Eats

I gotta give @theempanadacookhouse a quick shout out because I recently visited Dallas TX and this place is still on my mind!!! I'm not exaggerating when I tell you this... they have one of the best flavored empanadas, tequeños along with their SALSA BLANCA RANCH, which is a combination of ranch, cilantro and honey. Let me tell you, it is GOLD!! This explains why they handed me the food with a smile on their face... they knew what was about to happen Maybe one day if we behave with our food and get lucky, they'll think about opening one up in GA?? Dallas has so many food options, it's ridiculous!! #rolieats #goodeats #goodfood #rolitravels #Texas #dallas #theempanadacookhouse #empanadas #tequeños #platanos #cococola #dietcoke #Iwassadwhenitwasover #ineedmore #dontjudgeme
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Daniel Dickey

The food is amazing! It was prepared fast. The staff is polite. The music is relaxing and the dining area is colorful and bright. The roasted veggie empanada was my favorite. It's creamy and spicy, and the corn is sweet! 6/5! I highly recommend this place to anyone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Chimichurri Empanadas, Pork Al Pastor, Guava Cheesecake Empanada
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Vegetarian options
There are 3 veggie empanadas to choose from.

  • Gypsy Murphy

I was looking for traditional Argentinian empanadas. I found this place which has good empanadas but are not the traditional Argentinian taste, however I must say their chimichurri is VERY good. Also the customer service is great. My son and I had a little issue understanding the displayed prices. After we got our order the owner came to introduced himself and answer our questions. Also he made sure we were satisfied with our experience. *The location* is super cozy, clean and with enough space for confortable sitting about 25 people aprox. They have many empanadas flavors and the order come out pretty fast.

  • Thamarana Anabel Navarro

Delicious place to take a break around museums and the west end area. They have different flavors. Beef potatoes was my favorite, o also try pastor. The AGUA DE JAMAICA is amazing. Ah the salsa verde is gorgeous. The place is nice, great ambience, with colorful details. Make sure you read well the menu, they have hidden gems like little TEQUEÑOS (I found out after I ate, reading the reviews ). And I order again. The bath is clean, and you need a code to get in. Some tables are close to plugs if you need to charge your phone.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • Favo Novoa

Restaurant located just two blocks away from the West End station. The place is new and is simply decorated with bright colors. Several indoor tables, outdoor seating is not available. Portions are fairly small so my recommendation is to order at least 3 empanadas per adult. The restaurant should probably use nicer packaging materials for dine in, perhaps washable metal trays.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Tables are clean right after a customer leaves
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

  • Destinee Sanders

Family packs of empanadas! This was perfect for our cousins picnic in the park. These empanadas were delicious. I tried the Beef and Potato with all of these sauces and would have them all again. I also tried the fajita chicken and it was probably my second favorite. The spinach and mushroom was not as good as it could have been but still a solid veggie option. The steak was also a favorite with all the sauces. I really enjoyed these and will be back for more.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Brett D

Beef Chimichurri & Beef and Potatoe Empanadas were great. Pork al Pastor was mediocre at best. For al Pastor it just wasn’t very flavorful. Chimichurri and verde sauces were really good. Roja salsa also was just mediocre. The cheesecake empanada was pretty good but very sweet. Overall I’d give this place between a 4.0-4.5. Would definitely recommed and will make a return visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Beef Chimichurri Empanadas, Cheesecake, Pork Al Pastor

  • Tyler Rohwer

Atmosphere is perfect. Great music, a good variety of seating options. Love the art on the walls, everything was on point. Now onto the food, that I can easily say was some of my favorite empanadas I’ve ever had. I got the beef chimichurri and Al pastor and both were phenomenal. No hesitation to come back here
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Chimichurri Empanadas, Pork Al Pastor

  • Lee Kleinman

Great place for a quick bite to eat on the west side of downtown. Nice flakey crust and tasty fillings. Meat empanadas have cheese also. I haven’t had that before but ot was good. Cilantro rice also delicious and the Jamaica had a nice spice added. Fast service. Street parking was easy. I’ll be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Beef Chimichurri Empanadas, Arroz Rice Con Cilantro, Pork Al Pastor

  • Anaid Garci

Wonderful service Had the beef empanadas Chimichurri with ground beef, bell peppers and pepper jack cheese The empanadas truly tasted amazing!!!! I wish this was closer to home. Walking distance of aquarium. Clean facilities as well as their restrooms. Will definitely be visiting again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Chimichurri Empanadas

  • David Montanez

I ordered door dash, very yummy, I got the 3 empanada meal with side, a sweet empanada and drink. It was delicious, def gonna stop by and try fresh and hot..
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Fajita Empanada, Mini Tequeños, Beef Chimichurri Empanadas, Cheesecake, Pork Al Pastor

  • Veronika

Cute and small establishment. Very friendly and helpful service. I had #40, the spinach and mushroom empanadas, which were perfect with the green salsa. My boyfriend had the chicken fajita ones. He liked it, but I didn't (not my thing). The Latin drinks were yummy, but we both preferred the Rose one over the mango one. The rise was good too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

  • Crunchy Peanuts

We got the 2 Empanada Meal which included 2 Empanadas, 1 Side, and 1 Sauce. I opted for the Beef and Potato and an Al Pastor Empanada with a side of Chimichurri Sauce and Plantains. It was delicious. Not a heavy lunch but satisfying. I really loved the Empanada crust and the filling was delicious. The chimichurri sauce was flavorful and creamy. They have so many flavors you'll have no problem finding one you'll like.

  • K L

Nice place with lots of flavors and even sweet empanadas. A bit overpriced though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sweet Plantains, Chicken Fajita
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

  • Ying Liang

A hidden gem! Best empanadas I’ve had in a long time. Vibrant interior with relatively little seating—seems more like a grab and go place. Good prices. Tried a chicken and beef empanada, it was a tasty choice. Highly recommend!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Chicken Fajita, Beef Chimichurri Empanadas

  • Joy Gray

Absolutely delicious. Get the mini tequenos for your side. You will NOT regret it. I got the pulled pork and buffalo chicken empandas and they were amazing. I also tried the plantains and they're also very good. It's so nice to see a place that doesn't just use the sides as a throw away.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Cortney Ayers

What a great stop. Nice variety of freshly made empanadas. They’re stuffed full with a lighter crust so they go down easy and are satisfying. The el pastor is my favorite! The mini tequenos. The salas are all excellent but the chimichurri is primo. Don’t sleep on it!

  • manuel jeannette

The place was awesome love the manager and the staff the empanadas were ok to be honest but the plantains were just awful. We will try it again another time
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Celia J Gonzales (Jeanette)

Really good and tasty empanadas has a really good taste Fresh out the oven
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

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