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Makus Empanadas

4.2

1125 W North Carolina 54
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (984) 888-5302
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Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Photo of Amy Popp Amy Popp
Mar 6, 2023 5

Delicious! The empanadas are baked not fried so they're not greasy, but the dough has a nice cracker-like crispness. The filling choices are plentiful and I like the multiple vegetarian/vegan options. I had beans and rice as my side and they were tastiest I've ever had. I had intended to only eat half as it's quite a large serving, but I didn't want to stop. Can't wait to go back. Service was excellent as well.

Photo of Greg Wood Greg Wood
Aug 14, 2022 5

Empanadas were all very good as was the beans and rice. Prices are reasonable. Good variety of empanadas and can’t wait to try every one of them. Staff was very nice and friendly.

Photo of Greg Wood Greg Wood
Jul 8, 2022 5

Empanadas were all very good as was the beans and rice. Prices are reasonable. Good variety of empanadas and can’t wait to try one of them. Staff was very nice and friendly.

Photo of Sarah J. Wood Sarah J. Wood
Jul 8, 2022 5

Makus is officially one of my favorite places in Durham. I’m lucky enough to work close by and decided to give them a try, and they did not disappoint. The Veggie, Sweet Corn and Spinach empanadas are great for fellow consumers of little to no meat. The service was incredible and good enough to the point that I made my husband come back with me to try it for himself. Portions are really good and the price is more than reasonable for the area. If you’re looking for a new spot to check out I highly recommend Makus!

Photo of Eliza Biehl Eliza Biehl
Jun 21, 2022 5

Great empanadas. The baked crust was great and not nearly as heavy as I'm used to empanadas being, and in the little letters stamped into the different types was cute and made them easy to navigate. Ordered pork, chicken, sweet corn, and beef. I liked all of them! The sweet corn was surprising - I don't know why, it's literally corn and cheese. Chicken was probably my favorite. I would order ten more easily.

Photo of Alaina Barnes Alaina Barnes
Apr 15, 2022 3

Nothing was wrong with the empanadas I ordered, but like others said they are a little dry and bland. I wouldn't order the chicken again, but the pepperoni and sweet corn fillings were really good. Loved the rice. I was looking for a healthier alternative to all the fried fast food in the area. I'll probably come back.