Discover the Authentic Taste of Che Empanadas in Raleigh
Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh at 500 E Davie St #115, Che Empanadas serves as a vibrant culinary destination for those seeking a genuine taste of South American tradition. Our establishment is built on the foundation of passion for high-quality ingredients and the time-honored craft of hand-folding empanadas.
Whether you are a local resident looking for a quick lunch or a visitor exploring the culinary landscape of North Carolina, our doors are open to provide a warm, inviting atmosphere where food brings people together.
At Che Empanadas, we believe that the secret to a perfect meal lies in the balance of textures and the freshness of the components. Every empanada is prepared with care, ensuring that the dough achieves the ideal golden crispness while the fillings remain succulent and flavorful. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the kitchen, as we strive to create a dining experience that feels both personal and memorable for every guest who walks through our doors.
What Makes Our Kitchen Special
We take pride in our approach to traditional cooking, focusing on techniques that honor the heritage of the empanada while catering to the diverse palates of the Raleigh community. Here are a few reasons why our patrons continue to return:
Hand-Crafted Excellence: Every single empanada is meticulously folded by hand, ensuring that each piece maintains the structural integrity and generous filling ratio that defines a premium product.
Quality Ingredients: We prioritize sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients to create our signature fillings, ranging from savory meats to vibrant, seasoned vegetables that capture the essence of traditional recipes.
A Welcoming Atmosphere: Situated in the bustling 500 E Davie St area, our space is designed to be a comfortable retreat where you can enjoy a casual meal, catch up with friends, or simply take a moment to savor a well-made snack.
Culinary Heritage: We are dedicated to preserving the authentic spirit of South American street food, bringing a unique cultural flair to the downtown Raleigh dining scene.
Our philosophy is simple: provide honest, delicious food that speaks for itself. We understand that in a fast-paced world, finding a meal that is both convenient and crafted with integrity can be a challenge. That is why we focus on consistency and flavor, ensuring that every visit to our shop meets the high standards our customers have come to expect. From the first bite of our perfectly baked crust to the last taste of our savory fillings, we aim to deliver a consistent experience that highlights the beauty of simple, well-executed food.
We invite you to visit us at our location on E Davie St to experience the passion we pour into our work. Whether you are curious about our variety of flavors or you are already a fan of the classic empanada, there is always something new to discover at Che Empanadas. We are proud to be a part of the Raleigh community and look forward to serving you soon, sharing our love for this iconic dish one fold at a time.
Join Us for a Taste of Tradition
Che Empanadas is more than just a place to grab a bite; it is a celebration of flavor and community. We invite you to stop by our shop at 500 E Davie St #115, Raleigh, NC 27601, to see for yourself why our empanadas have become a favorite for so many. We are constantly inspired by the feedback of our guests and the energy of the downtown area, and we remain committed to serving food that brings joy and satisfaction to your day. We look forward to welcoming you to our table and sharing the authentic, hand-crafted experience that defines Che Empanadas.
Amenities and More
Menus
Specials
Brisket Empanada$5.00
Shrimp Empanada$4.25
Prune & Pancetta Empanada$4.25
Empachori Empanada$4.25
Breakfast Empanadas
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Empanada$3.75
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Empanada$3.75
Ham & Cheese Empanada$3.75
Potato & Onion Knish (vegan)$3.50
Meat Empanadas
Beef (Carne) Empanada$3.75
Sweet Beef (Carne Dulce) Empanada$3.75
Lemon Marinated Beef (Al Limon)$3.75
Chicken (Pollo) Empanada$3.75
Ham & Cheese (Jamon y Queso) Empanada$3.75
Pork (Puerco) Empanada$4.25
Sauces & Sides
Chimichurri Sauce$2.00
Habanero Sauce$0.75
Small Chimichurri Sauce$1.00
Jar of Chimichurri (8 oz)$13.99
Jar of Habanero Sauce (4 oz)$8.00
Salad of the Day$4.00
Vegetarian & Vegan Empanadas
Caprese (vegetarian)$3.50
Caprese (vegan)$3.75
Spinach (Espinaca) (vegetarian)$3.50
Onion & Cheese (Fugazzeta) (vegetarian)$3.50
Corn (humita) (vegetarian)$3.50
Kale & Mushroom (Col Rizada) (vegan)$3.50
Potato & Onion Knish (vegan)$3.50
Lentil & Sweet Potato (Lenteja y Batata) (vegan)$3.50
Quinoa & Sun Dried Tomatoes (vegan)$3.50
Pumpkin (Calabaza) (vegan)$3.50
Vegan Beef$4.75
Vegan Sweet Beef$4.75
Drinks
Coke (De Mexico)$3.00
Sprite (De Mexico)$3.00
Fanta (De Mexico)$3.00
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Reviews Che Empanadas
Ezekiel Copper
05-06-2026
Woo baby it's the shrimp empanada for me 🤌🏾
The spinach one is slamming too. I can't wait to get through the other vegetarian ones. Nice and filling....baked so there's no after grease. Clean and gwwoood. The service is adorable too … More
Bailey Farley
02-06-2026
(Located inside Transfer Co. Food Hall) Ordered the carne empanada + hot sauce. I made the mistake of only ordering one, just to try it out…don’t be like me, order a few!
Super friendly staff and delicious food! Already seasoned beef, but the hot sauce took it to another level. Absolutely must try!
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Habanero Sauce, Beef Chicken
Christina Solano
22-05-2026
Delicious and authentic empanadas! This restaurant is located in the food hall. It is peaceful and please inside with lots of plants. More
Hiram Ruiz
09-05-2026
Great empanadas. The sweet beef and the guava and cream cheese both delicious. They also have Argentinian sweets called alfajores.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Eric Pemberton
01-05-2026
Empachori, Onion and Cheese and the cookie were excellent
Brisket was great too! … More
Helal El-Zaatari
05-04-2026
Wow! Very crispy exterior that is balanced by a juicy and well spiced inside. With lots of different flavors, these empanadas are a great party pleaser and are an excellent choice for catering. More
Josh Pagano
17-03-2026
A mixed bag. The steak and ham empanadas are basically glorified hot pockets. And the desserts are essentially Tastykakes. However, the caprese flavor is truly delicious and makes it worth coming here absolutely
Marylou Eccles
12-03-2026
8/30/25
Delivery The Breakfast Sausage (Salchicha) was a bit spicy, Knish (Potato and Onion), and Hamon and Jamon Y Queso (Ham and Cheese) were seasoned well and all tasted uniquely different. The problem was the crust was not flakey as advertised. It was extremely dense and at $5.00 apiece these are very expensive for these tiny items.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes
Reservation
Not sure
Group size
Not sure
Erik Newby
09-03-2026
Solid empanadas. Definitely a good lunch option. I have gotten three multiple times, but if you're really hungry you might want to get more than that. It's been fun to see their menu change regularly and to keep trying different kinds.
Div
02-03-2026
Oct 2021
Back for more empanadas.. tried El limon.. marinated beef empanada, kale and mushroom empanada, fall special pumpkin empanada.. … More
Eric N
21-02-2026
Great empanadas. The brisket and beef were delicious. Very savory and delicious. If you are looking for some quick snack empanadas definitely come here. Great customer service as well. More
Barrett Chambers
16-01-2026
Loved it. We tried all their vegan empanadas.
10/10 Onion and potato. This one was our favorite. Great flavor and perfect with … More
Noelia Bautista
14-01-2026
I liked the service is very fast. I ordered ham and cheese, caprese, al limón and beef also chimichurri and that is the only thing I did not like in my opinion, the chimichurri should be an accompaniment to the empanada not an extra. The empanadas should be of the original way of empanadas, I felt the empanadas that they don’t have the original way are smaller but the flavor is really good
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Banana & Dulce de Leche Empanada, Caprese
Mary-Ann L.
19-12-2025
You got to check in via Yelp to get 20% off your first order. I think I was the first one to use it since the friendly cashier didn’t know how to honor it, she ended up saying she’ll just give me the discount though she thought a QR code … More
Omar Oropesa
14-12-2025
Great Argentinian place in the middle of Transfer Co. Food Hall, Downtown Raleigh. I tried the Chicken, Pulled Pork, Beef, Spinach & Cheese and Guava & Cheese. Oh boy... and had it with Yerba Mate (Herb Tea). Great food and great customer service at a moderate price. Good for the whole family. I strongly suggest. 👍🏻 …
Deepak Krishnappa
10-12-2025
Stopped here when we went to Burial next door. Ordered takeout for four empanadas but only received three. I was charged for all four. I asked for two chicken, one spinach, and one ham and cheese, but got two spinach and one chicken. The ham and cheese empanada was completely missing. On top of that, the empanadas were already packaged before I even paid, which makes it clear they weren’t freshly made. Taste was okay, but not great. I personally prefer Naked Empanadas, much better flavor and good service.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Priya Loke
10-12-2025
We tried all the vegetarian empanadas and they were all good but their guava and cheese dessert empanada was out of this world. Everyone in our group loved it and we went back to get more. Highly recommend !
Jeremy Keesee
16-11-2025
After grabbing dinner at Chhote's, my wife and I picked up a stash of empanadas for a late night snack at our hotel: beef, brisket and ham & cheese. It's tough to pick a favorite out of the three. I'd say it's neck and neck with the beef and ham & cheese, which I wasn't expecting to be as good as it was. The chimichurri sauce is magic, a perfect component to enhance the flavor.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
cynthia sovich
08-11-2025
Excellent flaky dough, great variety of flavors. You can bring them home frozen and heat and eat them at your convenience. More
Wafaa Darwish
17-10-2025
It’s inside the food hall
The service was good
The food itself just like a snack don’t recommend if your hungry the taste was fine I felt all the same taste for some reason
The price it’s kind a expensive for the size and everything
The food hall itself good to go and eat and try some food
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Luz Schvindt
26-09-2025
My Argentinian husband wanted to try this place since one of our friends had mentioned how good the empanadas were. We got to meet and chat with Anabel, the owner. She was very kind and we tried a few of her recommendations. It was my … More
Ali C
23-09-2025
Located inside the Transfer Co Food Hall space, in the middle of the building. Easy to locate.
Food is served warm and is quite tasty!
I have tried a mushroom & greens (spinach or kale?) empanada and a cheesy chicken empanada.
Friendly, quick counter service.
Open bench seating in the hall so groups can share easily.
Parking spots are available around the building, or street parking.
Order type
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Lindsey
17-09-2025
Stopped in for some brunch, ended up with these delicious empanadas and chimichurri. Had an assortment and for about $3 each, such a good spread! Bread is flaky, fillings are full of so much flavor. Will definitely come back here!
Robert Karhnak
23-08-2025
Fantastic! Wife and I split five empanadas and they ranged from good to amazing. Starting from our favorite: brisket, jamón y queso, carne, breakfast sausage and egg, and caprese. And the Argentinian matcha tea was great too. More
Isabels Dad
11-08-2025
A quick bite at the right price togo! The empanadas are a decent size but the fillings is where they shine. At $3 for a empanada you can try a variety without breaking the bank. They are located in the Transfer Co. Downtown but don't worry there is plenty of free parking. I would still suggest going in non-peak times. There is plenty of seating inside and out with social distancing. You can order ahead for pick up. Touchless pay and hand sanitizer available. Worth stopping! I recommend the pulled pork with the Chimichurri Sauce.
Eric Pemberton
09-08-2025
Empachori, Onion and Cheese and the cookie were excellent
Brisket was great too!
All the empanadas were hot, crispy on the outside and delicious
9/10
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
AdventureAttorney
08-08-2025
I ordered one chicken and one beef empanada. As much as I liked the chicken empanada, I didn’t prefer the beef empanada. But still a good experience and fun to chill at the good hall.
Liz
05-08-2025
The chimmichuri sauce is delicious
The empanadas here are delicious and so glad I stop by today. Very nice staff too
Juan Camacho Rizo
23-07-2025
Bought a too good to go promo "surprise" bag. The bag looked like it was opened multiple times and closed. … More
R “Aria” Dee
07-05-2025
The kind of empanadas i like: flaky, baked; not oily or hard from over frying. Had the beef & chicken for savory. Cubana (guava and cheese) for sweet. Stop by when you're near the Transfer Co. food hall.
Jesse Proctor
02-05-2025
Pretty well done authentic Argentinian empanada . Crust is flaky but too thick and a little bland. Fillings are moist and delicious but not fully stuffed. Having taken a bite of over half of the savory menu items I didn’t find an empanada … More
Reviews Che Empanadas