Marines Empanadas Delicias Colombianas

A must whenever I visit Houston, the small venue reminds me of Caicedona and Buga. There used to be small apartments that were made into make shift restaurants.. a piece of home in Houston. I had a Passion Fruit Juice with milk, and beef empanadas with Ají to tease the palate. The main course was a Oxtail Stew with plantain, yuca root, and potatoes (Sancocho de Cola) served with rice and salad. I will always come here to relive that taste of home. Topped off the experience with an apple soda, Manzana. Marines always delivers an experience.

P.S. If the wait staff want to play Lana Del Rey...let them.. it's as close as we get to modern day vallenatos.

We visited twice during our visit to Houston. In my recent visit to this Colombian restaurant, I experienced a mix of delightful and underwhelming moments. The carne a la criolla was a standout, boasting a delicious flavor, and the prompt service ensured our food arrived swiftly. However, the to-go empanadas, while small, fell short of being extraordinary. The desserts, unfortunately, were a letdown. On both occasions, the requested brazo de reina was unavailable, and the milhoja, when served, appeared aged and had a subpar taste (I couldn’t finish it). On a brighter note, the fresh guanabana fruit juice provided a refreshing and enjoyable element to the overall dining experience

Empanadas were not good. They tasted old not fresh like they were from the day before or 2 days before and were refried again. I had to throw them out and it was a waste of money. They also didn’t include the salsa for the empanadas. The customer service needs to better as well.

Had a taste of the Bandeja Paisa at Marines Empanadas Delicias Colombianas in Houston. Overall, the plate was delicious, but the beans were a bit on the cold side. Service was okay, though I believe it could be enhanced with a friendlier waiter. Looking forward to seeing improvements!

Popped into Marine’s Empanadas Delicias for a taste of Colombia, and it was a solid experience. We started with their beef empanadas. Surprisingly large and satisfying, a good start to the meal.

The real heavyweight was the Bandeja Paisa: a hearty platter with a line-up that included some well-seasoned grilled beef, pork belly, and a collection of sides that made for a filling meal. The rice and beans, though, were a bit on the bland side – could've used a flavor boost. The Chuleta Empanizada, or breaded pork chop, was just okay – nothing to write home about but did the job.

The staff here deserves a shoutout for being quick and friendly, keeping everything running smoothly. While not every dish was a knockout, the service made up for it, leaving me with a decent 7/10 impression. Worth a visit if you’re in the mood for some Colombian eats.

Finally got to stop by after years of driving by this place and it did not disappoint. The service is amazing and the ladies are so sweet with giving recommendations. The combo is an awesome way to try a little of everything. I really liked the beef and English empanadas. They had a nice crunchy outside and were super savory & delicious with plenty of filling. Also love that they have Yerba mate on tap. It’s my favorite tea and I don’t find it available often so it was a nice surprise. Definitely coming back when I’m in the mood for empanadas!

I came to Houston on a trip and was looking for a Colombian restaurant since it had been a long time since I had tasted the flavor of my land and I loved this place, the food was delicious, my friend and I ate bandeja paisa. and liver with onions. 100% recommended