Boludo is a compact Argentine pizza and empanada counter at 8 W 38th St in South Minneapolis, just off Nicollet Avenue on the edge of the Kingfield neighborhood. It brings Buenos Aires-style street food to the city, and locals line up for golden empanadas, cheese-heavy pies and a proper Argentine flan.
The room is small and casual, with a handful of seats inside and sidewalk tables that fill quickly on warm evenings. Empanadas anchor the menu, with fillings ranging from classic beef to vegetarian options. The pizzas follow the Argentine tradition of thick cheese and generous toppings. Boludo’s own menu lists pies built with mozzarella and reggianito, Argentina’s hard grating cheese, along with San Marzano tomatoes and spices (source: [Boludo](https://www.boludo.com/menu)). Finish with the flan, which is dense and caramel-slicked and usually served with dulce de leche. The restaurant describes itself as “a taste of Buenos Aires in MPLS” and offers dine-in, takeout and online ordering (source: [Boludo](https://www.boludo.com/)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Seating is limited, so arrive before the dinner rush or visit mid-afternoon on weekdays. Weekend evenings and summer nights are the busiest times. Ordering online for pickup skips the wait, and empanadas travel well for a picnic. Mixing several empanada varieties with a shared pie works well for a date night. Metro Transit’s Route 18 runs along Nicollet Avenue nearby. Afterward, you can walk the restaurants along the Nicollet corridor or head a few blocks west to Lyndale Avenue. Confirm current hours on Boludo’s website before you go.
