Espumoso Empanada + Espresso Bar — Restaurant in Dallas

Honestly, there was nothing really wrong with Espumoso (translates to "foaming")... except that it didn't meet my expectations. You see, i planned for days, then took a bus to Smoky Rose BBQ, only to find it defunct. An outdoor table blocked passage to the next-door Potbelly Sandwich Shop, so i went to the other next-door, Espumoso... intrigued because i saw a sidewalk sign that said "Street Tacos". I rolled in at a little past 4PM to be met with "The kitchen is closed... at 2:00." I'm guessing that the place mainly serves the lunch crowd from Baylor. They had some tired-looking empanadas in a glass case. Now desperate for Tex-Mex, but never having had an empanada, i confusedly selected a "ham & cheese" and a "beef & potato". I took 2 because they were little. I was a bit surprised when 2 little empanadas and a soda ruined a ten-dollar bill. I ate them there, with some tasty creamy salsa verde. And, there was a self-serve soda machine! Throughout, the guy behind the counter was extremely friendly and attentive. As soon as i got off the bus near my apt, i rolled straight to Tony's Neighborhood Store and bought 3 tacos al pastor, and over-ate to satisfy my craving...

Maribel is a WONDERFUL, kind, sincere lady & a rare find. She appears to actually enjoy providing EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The beef/potato empanada she said was the best selling empanada, was delicious & a perfectly sized meal (lite eater). ONLY $5.50 for this heavy bowl?! I chose to add avocado for 75 cents. Bowl is on 8' x 11' paper. NO WAY could I eat that much at one meal. SOOOO looking forward to lunch & to seeing sweet Maribel the next time I visit this hidden gem of a restaurant. 😋😋😋😋😋 My pic does NOT do the breakfast...

Update: STILL the best latte in Dallas! This little shop by Baylor Hospital campus is absolutely a hidden gem. The empanadas are outstanding - flaky crusted pockets of hot delicious, hearty, tasty food. Street tacos are the real thing. I get a latte every time because they beat Starbucks by a country mile. It’s one of the best things about living in this neighborhood! If you haven’t had an arepa from this amazing little Colombian restaurant, you haven’t lived! Absolutely delicious! I had to edit this review just...