Oh. My. God. Stop what you're doing and just go to Republica Empanada. Very cool vibes from the guy behind the counter, the music, the atmosphere. The building is in downtown Mesa, which has a cool mid-century modern feel; the restaurant looks like it was a bank built in 1960. There's also a really great outdoor space if you want to enjoy your super yumbo empanadas outside. We each got the lunch special: 2 empanadas with three sides, cabbage salad, rice, black beans. $8.25 each, a reasonable amount of food for lunch. I tried the El Capitan and the Boricua; my bf had two cheeseburger empanadas. They are served with a yummy, fresh salsa verde. We loved all of our food and will definitely return. Only 4 stars because I wish the empanadas were larger...so the deliciousness lasts longer!