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OG’z Original Empanada Shop offers 30 types of empanadas in Queen Creek

OG’z – The Original Empanada Shop, a Mexican restaurant specializing in sweet and savory empanadas, has opened on the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Ocotillo in Queen Creek.

The space: Formerly the home of Chairez Authentic Mexican Restaurant and, before that, Mi Casa Guadalajara Restaurant.

The food: 10 breakfast empanadas, 13 savory empanadas, and seven sweet empanadas.

  • Also: Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, Navajo fry bread, and more.

The drinks: Soft drinks, aguas frescas, beer, and frozen margaritas.

The hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday.