Fantastic! Last night was my first visit here and the food and service was impeccable. I lived in Panama, Canal Zone and missed good empanadas. I have searched since 1966 for a good comparison. I had the Boricua and my friend had the beans and cheese. We also ordered a salad that was not on the menu (thanks to our waitress input), then for a finisher we had the Dizzy Fig Local Mesa Grown Figs, with mozzarella & South American style Dulce de Leche. If you have never tried Republica Empanada, you are in for a real treat. Not a fancy place, tucked away off Main St. in Mesa. Music a little loud.