Dani Ray
Sarah’s Empanadas (and arepas) are out of this world! Large variety to choose from. Our whole table couldn’t stop talking about the sweet corn arepa. Friendly staff. I can’t wait to try everything on the menu. Portions are great specially for the price.
… moreMarcos Negrete
My wife and I love this place. Every time we come here everything is amazing and great service. Staff is always friendly. They have a variety of empanadas. Highly recommended!
… moreLynea Werner
DELICIOUS !!! The absolute BEST Chicken and Cheese Empanada is right here and has been for decades!!! It’s been a minute since I’ve been at Sarah’s and yesterday I stopped by and had the absolute BEST Chicken and Cheese Empanada with 1/2 rice 1/2 beans!!!!! I was delighted and craving it today !!!! If you’ve never been to Sarah’s or have not been to Sarah’s in a bit, GO!!!! You will be delighted with the delicious food (BEST EMPANADAS I’ve ever had in Wake county!!), excellent pricing, delightful owners and team and a very clean and charming place!!!! OG Sarah and her hubby would be so PROUD!! I know I am and look forward to my next trip to Sarah’s !!! Btw, their spinach and cheese and ham and cheese were also delicious !!!! And they have frozen to take home and enjoy with your family !!!! Love love love Sarah’s !!!!!
… moreMaxine Taylor
Food was amazing. I had the beef and potato Columbian empanada and chicken and cheese empanada. The honey Chipotle sauce was delicious and fit perfectly with empanadas.
… moreDezshanai Moutry
Lovely staff and friendly, Love it! Love it! Love it…every time whether it’s delivery or take out! I love Sarah’s Empanadas especially the churros fresh with ice cream, the chicken and cheese empanada with beans rice 1000/10. I would recommend everyone I know to eat at this establishment. You won’t be disappointed! Keep up the amazing work!
… moreDaniel L
The empanadas are baked rather than fried. They appear to be made on site. No two have the exact same shape. Their empanadas are better than most. The pupusas are so large that one covers the entire bottom of the takeout container. The rice and beans are also a generous amount. The flavor of all of the food is good.
… moreDaniel Moody
Friendly staff and wonderful empanadas. Lots of great flavors and options. Tostones are also good
… moreNicole Lourie
I was over the The Brown Jug and myself and a bunch of friends ordered food from here. They had all placed online orders and I walked over with them and placed an order for just Yuca fries. It was literally two people working, CRANKING out this food. Did we have to wait, yeah, was it worth it 1000%. Everyone’s orders were correct and DELICIOUS. They have like 10 tables inside, and a large list of options for empanadas. I literally only had the yuca fries and they were glorious. Crispy, hot, soft with that nice starchy texture I love. My friends all kept raving about their empanada’s so I hope they also leave a review. Do NOT sleep on Sarah’s Empanadas, a must try for sure!
… moreMelissa Garber
Hidden gem! All of dishes we tried were amazing. Very friendly staff. The yuca fries and sweet plantains taste excellent. Thank you – we will be back! Highly recommend the guava and cheese empanada for dessert – the ice cream is homemade & fresh.
… moreIrma M. Rosales
Sarah’s Empanadas is hands‑down one of the best hidden gems in Durham. The customer service is always warm, fast, and genuinely kind, you can feel the pride they put into everything they serve.
The empanadas are incredible and the arepas are just as amazing. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality and portions. A true local favorite!
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