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Tia Maria (left) and Banana w/ Dulce de Leche (right)
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The Original Marini's Empanada House Empanadas ·$$

The Original Marini's Empanada House located in Houston, Texas is a family-owned and operated business that strives to bring the best quality empanadas along with other high-quality Argentian food. We are committed to creating wonderful savory experiences, excellent quality food and a wonderful dining experience. We have been committed to serving authentic Argentinian food in Houston, Texas since 1971. Come in and see us today!

Website: theoriginalmarinis.com

Phone: (713) 266-2729

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Westheimer Rd and Briar Park Dr

Closed now

  • Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

10001 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77042 ·1086.81 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

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4.5 1007 reviews
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Jose J. 09/05/26

Growing up in Houston, I would always see Marini's whenever my family and I drove by the old location. As I got older, I would pass by it myself and always wanted to stop in...but life kept being...

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Long T. 10/17/26

Excellent food at this old Houston favorite... I stopped in here and got the #1 combo with Argentinian classics beef gaucho and a ham and cheese with fries and a drink. The empanadas were piping...

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Brianna M. 04/30/26

This place has been on my radar for a long time and finally stopped today. That was best decision I made all day. The place was tucked off in plaza I had to get up in there and was so pleasantly...

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Jando S. 09/21/25

As the city's most beloved businesses, the Original Marini's Empanada House carries with it over 5 decades of tradition and legacy as the oldest Argentine business in the city. It is still run by...

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Tyler W. 02/10/26

Marini's Empanadas is a Houston institution for a reason. They've been around forever, and the consistency and quality still hit every single time. The selection is expansive. There's truly...

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