What started as a cottage-industry bakery working out of a tiny Lakewood storefront in 2011 has evolved into an empanada mini-empire, thanks to the recipes and dedication of founder Lorena Cantarovici. In 2014, the chef moved her Argentinian cafe to a corner on South Broadway, expanding her offerings and adding a liquor license to serve Malbec from adorable penguin-shaped carafes called pinguinos. Since then, Maria Empanada has expanded to the Denver Tech Center and Stanley Marketplace, and even appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. But Denver diners didn’t need that national nod to fall in love with these half-moon pastries filled with savory meats and cheeses and baked to a golden brown.
- Price: $
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday 9a.m.-8 p.m.
- Outdoor seating: Sidewalk tables
- Alcohol: Beer/Wine
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Parking: Metered, On-street
- Extra Services: Catering
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Takeout
- Curbside pickup
- Gift cards for purchase
- Options may vary by location
- Use restaurant website to order/pay
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Delivery
- Gift cards for purchase
- Use restaurant website to order/pay