Half Moon Empanadas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A few months ago, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on Half Moon Empanadas’ delivery bike: an old, dusty guitar case. Curious, he opened it and found a single note inside—just an envelope addressed to ‘the next person who finds this.’ Intrigued, the driver took the note home and read: 'Dear finder, please deliver this instrument to the first person you meet who loves music.' That evening, while playing the guitar in his living room, he was joined by a neighbor who started humming along. It turned out she was organizing a block party and needed live entertainment.

2. A delivery driver once remarked, ‘I’ve seen some strange things, but never like that!’ He’d just witnessed an empanada flying out of Half Moon Empanadas’ window and landing in a customer’s shopping basket. Curiously, no one ever claimed ownership of the flying empanada. It became a local legend—everyone knew it happened, but nobody could explain how or why. To this day, whenever a new delivery driver arrives, they’re warned, ‘Just be careful around Half Moon Empanadas—it might happen again!’

3. Last week, a delivery driver pulled up to Half Moon Empanadas and found an old umbrella sticking out of one of their boxes. Curious, he opened it—only to discover a note inside reading: 'For your next rainy day.' Inside was another note: ‘And don’t forget your umbrella today!’ Turns out, someone had been leaving mysterious umbrellas around town for weeks. A regular stopped by later that day, bought empanadas, and left with an extra umbrella—just in case.

4. Last week, a delivery driver pulled up to Half Moon Empanadas and found a curious little dog sniffing around the counter. The pup seemed more interested in the colorful decorations than the empanada display. The delivery driver smiled and reached into his truck for some treats he had brought for his own pooch. The little guy perked up immediately, wagging his tail furiously as he scarfed down the snacks. Turns out, it wasn’t just any old dog—it was a neighborhood regular who frequented Half Moon Empanadas every time someone forgot to close the door.