Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

About Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries

Belen de la Cruz Empanadas & Pastries is a bakery located at 5601 W Lovers Ln #120, Dallas, TX 75209, specializing in Argentine empanadas and pastries. The establishment bakes its empanadas, rather than frying them. Menu offerings include a variety of savory empanadas with fillings such as shredded beef, chicken, ham and cheese, and vegetarian options like mushrooms and spinach. They also offer a selection of sweet pastries and cakes, including dulce de leche cheesecake and various layered cakes. The business is identified as Latino-owned and women-owned.

The Vibe

This bakery offers a casual and family-friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on authentic Argentine flavors. The service is frequently described as warm and welcoming, with owners often interacting directly with customers. It's a place where patrons can enjoy freshly baked goods, from savory empanadas to sweet pastries. While there are a couple of small tables for dine-in, it primarily functions as a takeout spot. The environment is clean and inviting, making it suitable for a quick stop or for picking up orders.

• casual
• family friendly
• cozy
• authentic

What's Good

• carne mechada

  $3.50

  Shredded beef filling, combined with potatoes and spices, baked in a pastry.

• domino

  $3.50

  A combination of black beans and cheese, enclosed in a baked pastry shell.

• dulce de leche cheesecake

  $5.50

  Cheesecake topped with dulce de leche, noted as gluten-free.

• reina pepiada

  $9.00

  A popular Venezuelan empanada filling with shredded chicken, avocado, and mayonnaise.

• rogel cake

  A traditional Argentine dessert featuring layered rogel pastry with dulce de leche and meringue.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• quick bite
• takeout