10/27/2026
Denver Union Station Welcomes Maria Empanada to Great Hall
Find Maria Empanada in Union Station and throughout Denver. 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Maria Empanada has opened a sixth location, this one inside the Great Hall of Denver Union Station. Founded by immigrant Lorena Cantarovici on $300 and a dream, Maria Empanada is a celebration of Argentine culture and culinary tradition. From humble beginnings making empanadas in her garage in 2011, Cantarovici has expanded to operate multiple Maria Empanada locations across metro Denver, each serving more than a dozen varieties of signature empanadas, sweets, coffee and more.
"When someone visits Denver, you want to take them somewhere that shows the city at its best. Denver Union Station is one of those places. It brings old and new Denver together, a living landmark filled with history, beauty and energy,” said Cantarovici. “When my dad came to visit from Argentina, I brought him here for coffee. My family is far away so that memory is precious to me. Now opening Maria Empanada here gives this place an even deeper meaning. It's an honor to become part of a Denver landmark where people meet, explore and make memories.”