Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries — Restaurant in Dallas

As a first-generation Southamerican of Peruvian and Chilean decent, I've been waitng for an authentic Argentinian empanada bakery to open here in the heart of Dallas since 1994!

I had the pleasure of ordering a dozen beef empanadas on 3/13/25. The attention to detail is impeccable. When I called, they asked me if I wanted them frozen, fully baked to eat now or cooked about 80% so that I could finish baking them at home. This is a HUGE detail that I've never been asked anywhere else.

I picked up my order and Leticia was extremely friendly and my order was ready to go when I arrived.

The quality of the dough was thin and light. It was soft with crispy edges. The ground beef filling was extremely flavorful and not greasy at all. Don't forget to take chimichurri which is also great. The tres leches desserts were also great.

We shared our dozen with our Argentinian neighbor and she LOVED them so that's all you really need to know!

I'm so happy this is finally...

We stopped by Belén de la Cruz Empanadas and really enjoyed the experience. We tried a variety: two beef empanadas (juicy and flavorful), a chicken and cheese (moist and delicious), two spinach, and a ham and cheese. Every single one was piping hot and full of flavor.

We got the $16 combo deal, which includes three empanadas, a drink, and a dessert. I had a raspberry nut square and my wife had a coconut square—both were brownie-sized and very tasty.

Service was friendly and quick, and the place is clean and cozy. Just two small tables inside, so it’s more of a takeout spot unless you’re lucky to grab a seat.

Yes, it’s a bit on the pricy side, but totally worth it if you’re craving empanadas. We’d...

I usually try to stay positive when reviewing restaurants, but being from Argentina and from a family that makes its own empanadas, it’s hard for me to say these are good. They lack that true homemade touch.

I didn’t try all the flavors, but I focused on the meat one, which is the traditional choice. The ground beef tasted like it hadn’t been cooked long enough to develop that authentic flavor.

The size is fair for the price, but in DFW there are other places where you can find real Argentinian empanadas. For me, this just...