Empa Mundo

Sure the photo looks a little messy, but we were hungry when we made our way from DFW Airport to Empa Mundo, so quite a few bites were taken before I snapped the photo. The owner's daughter sent me a message through the website that I needed to come in an try their Texas BBQ Brisket empanada. I now that was quite a stretch for the BBQ Snob, but I do like some well made empanadas. These were perfect.

We ordered a huge array, and the standouts were the Criolla, Chicken, Texas Brisket (baked, not smoked), and the night's special filled with mushroom and onion. A solid finish to this wealth of savory goodness was a couple of sweet guava and cheese filled golden orbs. Order one per person, because you will not want to share.



A bonus to all the great empanadas was the cordial owner, Raul. He sat and talked with us for the entire meal sharing his personal and business history, then his wife brought over three mini empanadas for us to take home for our daughter. Thoughtful proprietors and good food make for quite a combo. I just wish this place was closer to my house.

I'm not alone in my high opinion either. The Yelpers (all 34 reviews) are loving this place with the only less than 4-star review complaining that they need to do more than empanadas. Balderdash! If the empanadas are this good, with such varied ingredients, I see no need to expand on the menu. Do one thing and do it well, Raul. Keep it up and I'll be back, even if the brisket isn't smoked.

- BBQ Snob