Empanadas Colombianas Luis Panes is a family-owned takeout spot in South Tacoma built around empanadas made from traditional Colombian recipes, fried to order and filled with savory ingredients. The menu extends beyond the namesake dish to plantains, yucca, patacones, and arepas.
Customers consistently point to the empanadas and the accompanying sauces as standouts, along with a welcoming staff that leans into the restaurant's family-run feel. Some reviews note the food's quality can vary dish to dish, even as the empanadas themselves draw steady praise for tasting close to home.
Customers consistently point to the empanadas and the accompanying sauces as standouts, along with a welcoming staff that leans into the restaurant's family-run feel. Some reviews note the food's quality can vary dish to dish, even as the empanadas themselves draw steady praise for tasting close to home.