Eliu's Hole in the Wall Lowell

I just recently was made aware of Eliu's Hole in the Wall in Lowell and was going there to try the Crazy Fries (papas locas), but realized it would be too much since I already have leftovers for tonight. Be aware that the traffic pattern has changed coming into Lowell from the connector.

There is free on-street parking. 15 min parking spot just outside the door. They have a couple of tables outside.

It's a hole in the wall, so what did you expect? The empanadas are made fresh, and even more important, cooked to order. The owner was behind the register and one of the few that asked why I took pictures. I'm surprised that not more people do this.

One Pork Empanada ($3) and one Beef Empanada ($3). I haven't had much luck with empanadas, mostly dry with very little filling. Now I get it! Crispy light and flaky thin crust with a good amount of tasty filling. The shredded pork was moist and tasty. The beef was the winner, tasty and juicy. If you have had empanadas and they were just meh, try them here.

This is the filling in the beef empanada.

The owner brought out an order of the (Original) Pork Tostones ($7.95). "Tostones topped with pork and Eliu's Sauce". This is what put them on the map he said. Crispy and light tostones, tasty pork, and an interesting sauce. Interesting in a good way.

Address: 398 Fletcher St, Lowell, MA 01854 Phone: (978) 455-3897