Pikalo JP

got the chicken and cheese and devoured it, it was so filling for lunch. it was so good and such a good price. going to be coming here all the time for emergency meals and also just when hungry. There are some chairs to sit but the quick service and the way it is packaged makes it really easy for to-go meals. Can't wait to go back

I visited the Jamaica Plain location. I've been coming to this location for years. I haven't been in a while and noticed that this establishment moved a few doors up the street. This new location provided more space than the previous location. It was clean and the staff were friendly. I called ahead to order as there usually is a wait while the food is prepared. Upon my arrival, I noticed this establishment had adopted the food warmers similar to the Dorchester location. I was pleased that calling ahead paid off and my empanada was made fresh. I love this place!

Came here on a whim looking for a small bite while waiting for my pet at the vet. We tried their beef/chicken and cheese empanadas. Personally, I enjoyed the beef and cheese one a lot more. We also tried their tamarind juice, which was delicious. Would recommend!

5 star ratings are hard to come by but I believe Pikalo deserves it based on their price point, taste and portion size. The empanadas are huge and generously filled, as was their Cuban sandwich. I split 3 empanadas and a Cuban sandwich with my husband and we were stuffed. We ordered the shredded beef with cheese, the chicken corn and cheese and the 5 cheese empanada. My favorite of the 3 was the shredded beef with cheese. The chicken corn and cheese was a close second, and my least favorite was the 5 cheese. One empanada would be enough to satisfy you, however, I would recommend ordering two if you're really hungry.

Behind an unassuming storefront are some amaaaazing empanadas!!! There is a single display counter and you order at the register. I tried the chicken one and the beef with cheese, both were great - super flakey on the outside and warm and savory on the inside! At only $5 each they were very affordable. Would highly recommend!

These are hungry people empanadas. Like empanadas worthy of saying I'll eat that for dinner and that's it. They are so generous with portions, and the mayo-type sauce is soooo good. Every time I come here I kinda wanna get all the empanadas but I know my stomach could only eat three max realistically. Great spot for takeout.

Ordered these empanadas and was impressed at the size of them! They are twice the size of a regular one. The crust is very flakey and definitely super fresh. I was slightly disappointed on was the flavors inside and fillings didn't meet my expectation. The fillings had no spice or special taste ! The empanadas I recommend chicken, corn and cheese and the salami queso. The cheese inside is very gooey which adds to the crunch of the crust and the heartiness of the filling well. Dipping sauce for the empanadas was too basic; tasted like thousand island sauce.

Delicious spot for empanadas in JP BostonFood:They offer a variety of Dominican food items but the star of the menu is the empanadasGot the lobster empanada and the cheese and guava empanada. Good amount of filling. The lobster was cooked perfectly without a fishy smell, could have used a little more seasoning and filling. The guava was a jam that melted with the cheese and was not overly sweet which was good.The best part of the empanada was the dough - buttery flaky crust with the right amount of crunch and soft filling. Comes with a chipotle dipping sauce!The size of the empanadas is impressive for its affordable price (most are $4 or $5). Two is more than enough for a meal. There are so many great options to choose from and you can't go wrong with any of them. Other:Friendly staff, fast serviceSmall casual place for takeout TLDR;Come here for authentic huge flaky empanadas

Incredibly good empanadas. I typically go for either the spinach and cheese, beef and cheese, chicken and cheese, or buffalo chicken. I have wonderful memories of walking over here and snagging an empanada on a summer day with my friend who lived around the corner for a couple years. I still make an excuse to grab one anytime I'm close by. Interior decor isn't bad but the aesthetic is nothing to write home about. There's a couple stools you can sit on and look out the window while you munch, or they have two small bistro tables. I've stayed to eat before, but it's really more of a takeout spot. Their empanadas are a good size for a meal but I'd probably recommend getting 2 if you're starving. Great prices!!

The empanadas were so delicious loved the food and service. Thank you I can't wait to be back and have some more.