--- title: "Half Moon Empanadas · North Terminal · Gate D-29" description: "Half Moon Empanadas at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · Gate D29. Gate D-29. After security. Restaurants & bars." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/half-moon-empanadas-north-terminal-gate-d-29/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Half Moon Empanadas Half Moon Empanadas at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · Gate D29. Gate D-29. After security. Restaurants & bars. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access Half Moon Empanadas shares gate D29 with Chefs of the Caribbean, Hudson News, Ice Currency Exchange and Sushi Maki. - Mexican - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · Gate D29 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Restaurants & bars Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## What people say People are talking about: - Fresh, tasty empanadas - Friendly and welcoming staff - Helpful advice on which flavor to pick - Quick service - Good fresh coffee ## Next closest places to gate D29 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D29, where Half Moon Empanadas is. - [Britto](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/britto/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [DFA Beauty](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/dfa-beauty/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Duty Free Americas](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-north-terminal-gate-d-30/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Fig & Fennel](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/fig-fennel-north-terminal-gate-d-28/): Gate D28 · Restaurants & bars · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. [Half Moon Empanadas has 2 spots at MIA: see all](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/half-moon-empanadas/) ## Lounges and services nearest gate D29 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D29 first. - [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Flagship Lounge D30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Admirals Club D-30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34 - [Smoking areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/smoking/): inside Concourse D at the TGI Friday's smoking lounge near Gate D-36 - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall ## Getting to Half Moon Empanadas Half Moon Empanadas is after security, at gate D29. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D29. | Checkpoint | Published hours | | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 1 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 2 | 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 3 | 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. | [Food and shops in Concourse D by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-d/) ## When Half Moon Empanadas is closed - **Before 5 a.m. and after 10 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express (Vending Machine)](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), [IStore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore-380866/) (open 24 hours) and [The Fan Stand; Vending Machine](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse D, after security. ## Nearest other restaurants & bars - [The Clover Irish Pub](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-clover-irish-pub/): gate D30 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [305 Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/305-pizza/): gate D27 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Estefan Kitchen Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/estefan-kitchen-express/): gate D27 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Questions about Half Moon Empanadas ### Where are the Half Moon Empanadas locations at Miami International Airport? The airport lists two: two in Concourse D. This one opens earliest of them, at 5 a.m. [Every Half Moon Empanadas at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/half-moon-empanadas/) ### Can you get to Half Moon Empanadas before going through security? No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it. ## Before you make a detour Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area. [North Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/) ## Opening hours Published schedule, local time - Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. [All places in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North%20Terminal)[4 lounges in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-north)[Checkpoints in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north)