“ We ordered two XL pizzas, and both were delicious. This restaurant offers authentic NY-style pizza in Champaign, Illinois. ”

“ I was introduced to Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas by yelp, which had it listed #2 as a pizza recommendation out of other restaurants near my location at the time. Manolo's won me over once I scrolled the menu and took a liking to some of its selection of empanadas. I ended up ordering 3 Empanadas: Potato cheddar, Curried sweet potato, and Spinach mushroom manicotti along with their dessert empanada, the Chocolate brownie. I always like ordering online via yelp because it is convenient! And most of the time my orders are completed upon my arrival or near complete. After walking in and up to the counter, I confirmed my order and that I was picking up via Grubhub. The employee informed me that my order had just come through and it would be fifteen minutes until it was completed. Waiting gave me the opportunity to further get a feel of Manolo's. An ideal spot for pizza within Campustown of Urbana, Manolo's did not appear bad as far as cleanliness, and its atmosphere gave off the vibe of your typical pizza takeout spot in my opinion. There were tables and seating available whether it be inside of the dining area, or outside of the storefront which there were a number of. I was well on my way after waiting no more than fifteen minutes as stated by the employee. The empanadas were beautifully presented within a foam container. I started off with the Potato cheddar empanada and it certainly lived up to its taste indeed! The Curried sweet potato empanada appeared bigger than the other two empanadas and had a distinguishing smell! It had a slight kick in its taste that made me gasp, as the sweet potato taste made my mouth salivate for another bite, tehehe. I have to say that the Spinach mushroom manicotti empanada was my favorite of the three. I loved the taste of the sauteed spinach mixed with ricotta cheese. If I revisited Manolo's, the Spinach mushroom manicotti empanada would be one that I would surely order again. And now the Chocolate brownie! Never thought I would see an empanada in the form of a brownie! It was slightly coated in powder with a brownie within, and oh my was it delightful in taste. Being that I had a good experience, I would surely re-visit Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas again when visiting Champaign-Urbana. And as yelp recommended Manolo's to me, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all. ~ Good vibes coming your way ~ Thomas G ”

“ Not food that is going to blow you off your feet, but a reliable place for solid empanadas and pizza by the slice. Always enjoy it whenever I'm in the area. ”

“ The Empanadas were incredible!! We tried 8 different ones in our group and every one was absolutely delicious!! ”

“ Large beef w/ onion pizza $24 Perfect crust. Ordered online and was ready in 15min. Tight lobby with some seating available outside. ”

“ Came back here as it was nostalgic to get pizza by the slice. I used to go here when I was a student. Champaign has a lot of great pizza places and Manolos is a top tier spot for pizza by the slice. ”

“ Speaking as a lifelong New Yorker -- the fresh slices from Manolo are as good as pizza gets in the entire state of Illinois. ”

“ Best Pizza in CU hands down. I would go into campus town and struggle to find parking over and over again just for Manolo's! I am not huge on empanadas, but their dessert empanadas (raspberry cheesecake) were fantastic as well. ”

“ Our favorite New York style pizza in the Champaign Urbana area. We always stop when in town. Staff is always friendly and the pizza slays. Nom! ”