The Original Marini's Empanada House

  4.5 (945 reviews)
Claimed $$ Latin American, Argentine, Empanadas
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The Original Marini's Empanada House

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About the Business

Specialties

The Original Marini's Empanada House located in Houston, Texas is a family-owned and operated business that strives to bring the best quality empanadas along with other high-quality Argentian food. We are committed to creating wonderful savory experiences, excellent quality food and a wonderful dining experience. We have been committed to serving authentic Argentinian food in Houston, Texas since 1971. Come in and see us today!

History

Established in 1971.

Immigrant family from Argentina came to Houston looking for a better life. Leonilda and Manuel Augusto Marini (a Pastry Maker and a journalist) and five little children looking for a job, we were faced with many obstacles the language, the culture etc. But perseverance and hard work made The Marini's Family very popular among the entire community. Since 1971 we are serving our community with the original 'empanadas argentinas' (meat,fruit and vegetables pies) made one by one fresh and with unique flavors who make us very proud to became the Original Marini's Empanada House in USA. After more than forty years and millions of empanadas sold, we continue to work hard as if it was our first day.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Marcello M.

Business Owner

I'm the Owner this is a family owned  restaurant.  We we established in 1971. My son Manuel Jr is Operations Manager and Patricia Garcia Marini my daughter is a  Catering  Manager and Host.

(713) 266-2729

Category

Peruvian near Baytown, Texas, United States

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10001 Westheimer Rd, Carillion Shopping Centre

 
 

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