Restaurants in DEN Airport Area
Maria Empanada
One of 25 restaurants we've tracked near DEN Airport Area.
Things to Know
Maria Empanada is a Latin American empanada counter in Denver International Airport specializing in handheld meat and vegetarian pies with house-made sauces, known for its variety of sweet and savory flavors.
These aren't typical airport food—reviewers rave about genuinely flavorful empanadas with excellent house-made sauces that make them worth a special stop, even with airport pricing.
- ✓Exceptional variety of empanada flavors from savory to sweet, with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians
- ✓House-made sauces that reviewers specifically praised as a key reason to visit
- ✓Friendly, attentive service that stands out for airport dining
- ⚠Airport pricing is noticeably steep, though typical for the location
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —Argentina empanada
- —egg and potato empanada
- —sweet cookie treats
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsMr.Shannon Martinez
4 months ago
Holy guacamole, what a spread of empanadas! From sweet treats to savory shocks and spicy surprises. It's a choose your flavor, no judgments, Latin American food fest in Denver's airport.
Shem Ishler
4 months ago
Maria slinging them ready to go empanadas. Little hand pies for your little stomach. Don’t let your little stomach go without a little hand pie. My little stomach chose an Argentina empanada and it was dang good.
dina melhem
6 months ago
Truly delicious empanadas and friendly service. The egg and potato empanada was so flavorful and the sauces they have are great! My pricing is because I got drinks and a sweet cookie treat that I would not pass up!
Chantel Sargent
6 months ago
The menu has something for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. The food is flavorful and visually pleasing. Beautiful atmosphere! Awesome wait staff! Will go again!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maria Empanada worth it in DEN Airport Area?
These aren't typical airport food—reviewers rave about genuinely flavorful empanadas with excellent house-made sauces that make them worth a special stop, even with airport pricing. Known for: latin american hand pies, airport made delicious.
What should I order at Maria Empanada?
Popular choices at Maria Empanada include Argentina empanada, egg and potato empanada, sweet cookie treats.
What do visitors love about Maria Empanada?
Exceptional variety of empanada flavors from savory to sweet, with options for both meat lovers and vegetarians House-made sauces that reviewers specifically praised as a key reason to visit Friendly, attentive service that stands out for airport dining
Is there anything to know before visiting Maria Empanada?
Airport pricing is noticeably steep, though typical for the location
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