The Original Marini's Empanada House
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About THE ORIGINAL MARINI'S EMPANADA HOUSE


First thing you'll truly appreciate when you come to this special place is that you'll be treated as family and after several visits, it will be like home. In it's fourth decade in business, they have lasted for so many years for a reason. This reason you will experience for yourselves when you come to visit and you'll wish there were many other places like this left around. Traditions and family are the values which make this place such as long-standing success in the community. Their top item, the now world-famous empanadas are really worth the trip on it's own. But don't stop there as the menu is jam packed full of amazing choices. The dreams, hard work and success of Marcello and Pelusa shines to this day and we strongly recommend a visit if that wasn't obvious thus far. The menu is pretty large but don't let that intimate you.. the service here is top of the line and they'll help you pick out exactly what your taste buds desire. Come hungry, portions are great!


Address / Location

10001 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

713-266-2729 website
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For menu, health nutrition facts, hours, delivery, reservations or gift cards please call 713-266-2729.

Diet-friendly, vegan, gluten free or organic meals may be available at The Original Marinis Empanada House.




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