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| - In the words of those great poets Hall & Oates, "you make my (empanada) dreams come true."
Pretty sure that song was written after partaking in some crispy delicious empanadas. Cue the cartoon animals and backup dancers because Republica Empanada makes my heart flutter into an imaginary musical number complete with jazz hands.
There are so many delicious empanadas to choose from: Pernil (house speciality), El Capitian (ground beef, potato, egg, olive, raisins), Greek (spinach, feta, tomato, olive) and Cubana (pernil, ham, mozzarella, pickle). My favorite has to be, hands down, the Jalapeño Popper, which is now offered in 3 different varieties (ham, potato, and black bean). Just like how the world-altering super food "The Cronut" combined two beloved items: croissants and donuts. Now comes the Empeñopa...Jalapeñada...still working on the name...The Jalapeño Empanada: fulfilling both the craving for jalapeño poppers and empanadas at the same time!
Inside the establishment it can get pretty loud so if the weather is right, you can enjoy lunch outside on the nice shaded patio. Do remember to keep in mind that these pastry babies are freshly deep fried when you order them so they are HOT! I repeat: H-O-T! Too HOT to handle. So while it might be extremely tempting, please do not bite right into to them or risk loosing you taste buds for a period of time.
The service is always spectacular and the lunch special is a great value: two empanadas, rice, beans, and a cabbage salad for $7.95! Save room for some Papas Fritas (fresh cut fries with house seasoning). Those savory, golden tan, potato-y goodness treats are dangerously addicting. You'll get them to share amongst you and your friends but quickly regret not getting a basket all for your very own.
Republica Empanada, I know I (my stomach) will never be the same now that I have met you!
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