Empanadas Valrico Sarasota — Restaurant in Sarasota

My lovely girlfriend and I stopped in as it was by the security academy that I went to on Desoto road. Upon entry, you’re greeted with menus that explain and detail the Colombian food that you can choose from which is a selection of empanadas, arepas, cheese balls, etc. Today, we went with one steak and one chicken empanada each, then we split a dulce de leche empanada as well as had a coconut and cheese arepa. We split a Colombiana soda as well to try it out. Alfonso served us up real quick with the food and it’s top tier. I absolutely love coming here for a nice quick bite. I’m new to the area so I don’t know many places around, but I absolutely love this one. Empanadas Valrico is the very best! Keep in mind, this is not a sit down and eat spot. Please keep in mind that the bell will ring when you open the door so if you leave while waiting on your order they might think more people are coming in and it might have some one come check you at the register again when not needed. Another thing to note is that prices are sooooooo good here, an empanada is $1.50 which is mind blowing to me. Feel free to look at the picture provided to see the size of...

With a touch of all-things-familiar to a Colombian household, the decor, the smell of freshly brewed coffee, the cheesy goodness of freshly made buñuelos lingering in the air and being greeted with a welcoming smile. Empanadas Valrico not only brings Colombia’s flavors to life with every bite, but they do so by making you feel like you’re visiting their home. Try the buñuelo, crispy outside with a cheesy, fluffy inside. The pandebono, transporting your taste buds to abuelitas kitchen. The empanadas, dios mío, the steak, chicken, queso, ham and cheese or the papa criolla (which will make you want to come back for more). Switch it up and soothe that sweet tooth with the Dulce de leche bite.

If you haven’t been to Empanadas Valrico, you have been missing out. But it’s ok, make up for it by ordering one of each. You’ll be glad that you did....

We are always on the prowl for local owners of food etc. It is important to support your local business owners not the huge corporations. Anyway, we was told about this place (WORD IF MOUTH IS IMPORTANT) so here we go !! I have never had this kind of food !! Let me tell you the each product is very reasonably priced and gluten free ☺️ the presentation of the food was beautifully done. And the food was not greasy at all !! We ordered everything on the menu and we met the owners. We was greeted with smiles and they even thanked us when we left. You can tell the way the food is cooked it is done with a passion !! The meat is succulent and moist. The food is to die for !! Or as we would say in the country "so good ya slap your Mama good !" Get your...