Maya Empanada

Maya Empanada is a small, counter-style spot at 1232 W Elizabeth St in Fort Collins, making handheld empanadas that blend Mayan and Mexican fillings with Argentine-inspired dough. Savory options include cochinita, chile relleno, mushroom, picadillo and chaya, and a rotating weekend special starts on Fridays.

Sweet empanadas come in flaky puff pastry with fillings like strawberry, chocolate, almond and dulce de leche. Hot empanadas are kept ready in a heated display case, larger orders can be cooked fresh or taken home to bake, and seating is minimal, so the food suits takeout. The menu also lists flan, aguas frescas, cold brew and Mexican sodas.