Friendly staff and wonderful empanadas. Lots of great flavors and options. Tostones are also good
Irma M. Rosales
Dec 30, 2025
5
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!
Maxine Taylor
Dec 11, 2025
5
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.
Zoraida b
Nov 4, 2025
4
I tried 2 empanadas: first Bolivian version: good size, ample filling and very tasty. Second Colombian version: smaller, crunchy &tasty. Nice staff as well.
And yes I’ll return and recommend the eatery.
Allie Barton
Oct 9, 2025
5
I picked dinner up from Sarah's to take next door to Glass Jug. I was just looking for a quick meal but found this gem instead! I got a papusa and an empanada and they were both delicious and very generous portions. I can't wait to try all the different empanada flavors and the sides.
Derricia Hill
Sep 23, 2025
5
This place is a gem! The food is sold at a really great price and is delicious! I got the jerk beef empanada with sweet plantains as a side and my boyfriend got the pork pupusa with a chicken empanada, and omg it was DELICIOUS! The pupusa was really great and was a bigger size than we thought! The jerk beef empanada with the red salsa was phenomenal and with sweet plantains? The best combo of spicy and sweet! Definitely recommend for a yummy meal
Barbara Balogh
Sep 20, 2025
5
Sarah's Empanadas is a cozy little place to get a delicious meal at a fair price. I go there regularly and have never been disappointed. The staff, from the manager and front-of-the house to back-of-the-house are warm and genuine. They sincerely care that you enjoy and are pleased with your meal. Go there. You won't be disappointed.
Dezshanai Moutry
Aug 29, 2025
5
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!
Jordan Leonard
Aug 6, 2025
5
We live around the corner from Sarah's and get carryout for dinner about every two weeks. This place is AMAZING. The food is SO good (and it's consistent, which I love), plus they get the order right every single time, don't even miss a sauce. My only grievance is I wish they were open on Sundays 😭 Truly authentic empanadas and arepas, give them a shot if you're in the area or passing by.
Jorge Rangel
Jul 22, 2025
5
Fast service, waited approximately 3-5 minutes for my food and it was fresh! Salsa Verde is delicious and has a nice kick. This might be a new lunch spot for me.
M Mitchell
May 16, 2025
5
Ordered 2 cheese empanadas with rice and beans. Everything was fresh and delicious. I will be back, thank you!
Mattsburgh S
Apr 8, 2025
4
I love this place and am glad to see it's still here, haven't been in the area for years. Seems to be under new management but from what I can tell the food is pretty much the same great quality. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area.
Eric Wang
Mar 4, 2025
5
Amazing lunch deals with great sides and tasty empanadas. If you want to get lunch for $10 in RTP, this is the place.
Silas Fellows
Feb 24, 2025
5
A humble request to the people of Sarah's Empanadas: Could we possibly get wax paper under hot items? Whenever I order anything deep-fried to-go, the food melts parts of the styrofoam container it comes into contact with. Otherwise, I have nothing but love for Sarah's and its unbeatable price-to-quality ratio. I eat from here at least once a week. It hits the spot and cures an otherwise rainy day.
Eddy Shipman
Feb 14, 2025
5
I have been eating there since 2001. Great food, so many options, my child is vegan and they have great choices. The Verde sauce is really wonderful, I would like to drink it
Melissa Garber
Feb 5, 2025
5
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.
