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What to order at República Empanada
- Must order
- A flight of empanadas across the fillings, from beef to spinach.
- Signature dishes
- Empanadas, Arepas, Latin sides
- Editor tip
- Closed Sundays; the corner room is small, so weekday lunch is the easy seat.
CuisineLatin American
Price$
Neighborhoodmesa
HoursMon-Thu 10:30-21:00; Fri 10:30-22:00; Sat 10:00-22:00; Sun closed
Phone4809691343
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Signature dishes: Empanadas, Arepas, Latin sides
Must order: A flight of empanadas across the fillings, from beef to spinach.
Tip: Closed Sundays; the corner room is small, so weekday lunch is the easy seat.
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Location
Address: 204 E 1st Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210, Phoenix
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