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    The Empanada Kitchen

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    122 Reviews
    #66 of 188 Restaurants in Queenstown
    $Fast food, Argentinian
    60 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    +64 210 279 2109
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    Overview
    4.5
    122 reviews
    • Excellent68%
    • Very good21%
    • Average9%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “empanadas” (69 reviews)
    “pastry” (10 reviews)
    “lamb” (10 reviews)
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    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Fast food, Argentinian
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    LOCATION
    60 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 113 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A great snack on the go

    Don’t compare it to your usual empanada from another country! Take it as it is and enjoy it. It is an awesome snack on the go and we went two days in a row. Some we liked more than others. (The italian slanted empanadas were...More

    Thank Mlsoong
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    empanadas weren't that good

    I'm used to eating empanadas with Filipino family members, so we were excited to try these when we saw them. We didn't find them all that good. With so many other options nearby, you can easily skip this. The person working there was friendly and...More

    Thank Todd C
    Reviewed 4 April 2018 via mobile
    Food is ok, but the saleslady was amazing !!

    The empanadas we tried were ok, but nothing special. We missed the described ingredients and couldn’t really taste them.. but we had a lot of fun with the lady who sold us the empanadas!! She was worth the visit ;)

    Thank annedeiss
    Reviewed 26 March 2018
    Better than south america

    It doesnt look like much, a very small stall. Not many choices. However the empanadas are very good. Lots of filling and more importantly a good crust. Great flavor. It reminded me of when I was in south america except this was probably better than...More

    Thank eng333
    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    South American influence, worth revisiting

    South American influenced food consisting of pastry with meat fillings. The lamb was really nice. So good we went back for a second meal!More

    Thank MartyPN
    MauroViale, Owner at The Empanada Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2018

    Thank you Marty for taking the time to review The Empanada Kitchen. We're so happy that you enjoyed our empanadas! You may know that we change the flavour offerings every day (and always have a vegetarian option) so there's always something new to try! Enjoy...More

    Reviewed 17 February 2018 via mobile
    Delicious and fresh

    Surprisingly fresh, as I honestly questioned how it would taste when looking through the glass display. Had the lamb one, and it was so hot as though just out of the oven. It is generously packed with lamb and favour. Pastry was soft. All empanadas...More

    Thank HAK17
    Reviewed 27 January 2018
    The worst empanada I have ever had!!

    Big miss!!... We have tried both spanish and south american style empanadas and these dont even come close. A sad attempt at a delicious example of fast food. The flavours and combinations were odd and the pastry was not the best. Avoid unless desperate or...More

    Thank locosfc
    Reviewed 17 January 2018 via mobile
    Delicious

    We have literally JUST been here 30 mins ago and there were 4 flavours on offer (Neapolitana, Lamb Tapenada, Beef & Blue Cheese and another Lamb-Somethingorother!) They were $6 each and they really were value for money. Well stuffed with filling and really tasty. I...More

    Thank Pauline L
    MauroViale, Owner at The Empanada Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 19 January 2018

    Thank you so much Pauline for your lovely review! We really appreciate hearing your feedback and are so happy that you tried all four flavours! As Jess our friendly sales assistant may have told you, we change the flavours every day so there's always something...More

    Reviewed 23 December 2017
    Must try in Queenstown!

    My husband and I loved the empanadas so much that we went back for seconds! Happy to have a delicious and affordable meal in such a picturesque location. Highly recommend making time for it during your visit to Queenstown!More

    Thank Benjamin M
    MauroViale, Owner at The Empanada Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 25 December 2017

    Thank you so much for your review, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us! We are always making new flavours of empanadas and change the 4 flavours from day to day in our kiosk so there is always something new to try!...More

    Reviewed 24 November 2017
    Interesting site

    Sandwiched between two sets of public toilets in an area smaller than a single car garage probaby doesnt sound too inviting. But the Empanadas are worth putting that aside for. Beef and lamb excellent

    Thank TheHighlander2015
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    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$3 - US$7
    Cuisine
    Fast food, Argentinian
    Meals
    Lunch, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Monday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday
    10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 60 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Otago Region  >  Queenstown
    • Phone Number: +64 210 279 2109
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    Description
    Of Spanish origin, empanadas are pastries stuffed with many delicious fillings. At The Empanada Kitchen we take pride in using premium quality and locally-sourced products whenever possible. We focus on Spanish, Italian and South American-inspired flavour combinations, relying on a wealth of experience and family recipes. Try our own delicious sauces made to compliment the empanada flavours.
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