Empanadas de Paco

We walked over to try this spot after seeing the great ratings and were so glad we did. The empanadas are made fresh to order we literally watched them being made. It took about 15 minutes, but it was absolutely worth the wait.

We tried the al pastor, shrimp, and chicken empanadas and all of them were delicious. The flavors were on point and you could tell everything was fresh.

The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, took the time to explain everything, and made the whole experience even better. Great food and great service. Would definitely come back and highly recommend stopping by.

This place was great! Delicious and not pretentious, just simple, delicious enchiladas made right in front of you. We lucked out and Rosie was filling in as host and server. Her banter made it even better. We'll definitely be back!

Food and service were 10 out of 10
Had the beef and chicken empanadas and the steak sandwich.

The road is a little busy so we sat inside and got to chat with Paco and watch him cook everything in front of us.

Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu.

Delicious, generous, and prepared by the talented and friendly Paco himself! Frosty cold beer, filling, we tried 5 different fillings and each was very tasty! Hip and comfy atmosphere and fun people watching as the foot and car traffic buzzes by.

Tiny restaurant with a big heart, outstanding food, and ice cold beer. Paco's empanadas were some of the best things I ate in Antigua. But we could not stop there. We also tried the pasta (Alfredo), quesadillas, and lemon pie. Everything was delicious, including the Pico de Gallo and Salsa Verde that came on the side. I love that there is a limited menu of quality dishes that are done really well.

The restaurant's deep blue exterior is matched by a soulful blues soundtrack and an eclectic collection of photographs and posters on the walls. We popped in for a quick bite and stayed for hours, locked in conversation with some of the incredibly interesting people who are drawn to this special little restaurant.

Behind the counter, Paco and his team prep and cook each dish with passion, a wee bit of flair, and a grounded smile. There is a dream here with the potential to grow. Empanadas de Paco has a great vibe, and is a must-do for anyone visiting Antigua. Yes, there is a lot of restaurants in town, but there are not a great many that has real, undiluted El Fuego spirit.