9Julio has catered our annual holiday party twice, and the empanadas are absolutely amazing. We usually order the Jamaican beef and the chicken salsa verde, and everything is delivered right before the party, hot and ready to serve. The chimichurri sauce the owners recommend is incredibly fresh and pairs perfectly with the chicken. They even prepared ingredient cards for our buffet, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our guests always rave about both the flavors and the presentation. Highly recommend! read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

While searching for parking I stumbled upon this gem I ordered on line (super easy) I got one chicken salsa verde empanada $4.35, super GOOOD Very flavorful and fresh, every bite was amazing One chicken rojo empanada $4.35 also very good Side of avocado jalapeno dip$2.50 Side of salsa verde $2.50 (loved the Salsa) Inside has a lot of seating, very clean, very well organized, they do sell beer and wine, parking is street parking only (limited parking) I cant wait to come back and try other flavors read more

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Good drinks and the steak that's what I usually get but I've only been a couple of times the only thing I don't like are the portions are a tad bit on the small side and I've encountered one rude lady but that was last year this place is popular for door dashing as well and the other times the customer service was great too sorry no pic to show ‍ but the drinks are to me a show light of this business read more

Julio's does something no other local empanada place does, they label their empanadas. It's a nice touch. Much appreciated, too. I had been wanting to try the and finally got the chance. I had the fugazetta, the mushroom and onion, and the chicken salsa verde. I also tried their pineapple basil fresca. To empanadas makes a perfect meal. I didn't really like my drink. Maybe a little too much basil for me. The empanadas were delicious, and just the perfect size. I really enjoyed my meal as a whole. I got lunch and a snack for later for under $20 bucks. The place is clean and bright. I wouldn't say the staff is friendly, but they were efficient. FYI - parking can be tricky. But that's ok. I still have a lot of flavors to try. This will probably be my number one empanada spot in Oakland Recommended. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Pineapple Basil Fresca - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

My family loves these empanadas! Our favorites include: Chicken rojo Chorizo potato Jamaican beef Humita The empanadas at 9 Julio have very savory filling and make a great dinner whether you're feeding a few, or a great many, and kids and adults alike. On my last visit to pick up a takeaway order I was impressed with the kind staff. read more

So good! I'm so confused why they're not packed at all times - beatiful space, great food, clean, really lovely staff! Local beer and wine on tap! Make sure you get the potato salad! read more

I ordered from 9 Julio's Empanadas for an event for 40 alumni in the Bay Area. The reviews from the attendees were really positive. I ordered their farmers market salad, empanadas (vegetarian, meat and dessert), steak, plantain chips, and some other delicious dishes). The process was easy from placing the order to delivery. I was hosting this event and flying from Los Angeles in a space co-hosted in the Bay Area so I wanted great and delicious food but didn't want to worry about the food logistics. I wanted to worry about the event only. The food was fresh and sourced locally. read more

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The empanadas here are quite tasty. I got the two empanada combo with sweet potato chips. I got a chicken & beef empanada and both were flavorful & tasty. I got a few more to go for my boyfriend. He liked them as well. The peach cobbler one tasted a lot like an apple pie. Prices are reasonable & parking is plentiful on the street. I would stop in again if I have a craving for empanadas. The wait wasn't too long & the ambiance inside was similar to a chain restaurant. read more

Every visit feels like coming home. The team is always smiling, always kind, and somehow remembers my order (which usually involves way too many empanadas). This time I got the steak, the chicken salad, and -- because self-control is overrated -- a bunch of empanadas. That chicken still gets me every time. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor that somehow tastes like sunshine and good vibes. My kids absolutely love it, and my coworkers light up when I show up with trays of empanadas. It's become our "9 Julio day." Great people, amazing food, and community you can feel. Absolutely worth the drive every single time. read more

9 Julio's Empanadas are on the smaller side, but really delicious. I have large hands, so they're just slightly larger than the palm of my hand. I enjoyed the Jamaican Beef and Chicken Rojo. I'd say that both were very good and I was glad that the nice woman at the counter recommended the Chicken Rojo, which she said was her favorite. All-Natural chicken, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, and guajillo chilies comprise the Chicken Rojo. Jamaican Beef has ground beef, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers and curry. They have a rotating menu of empanadas. The Argentinian chimichurri sauce is great for dipping the empanadas. This is the gourmet end of the fast food scale. I guess the big question is whether they're better than Javi's (with two locations). While there are differences between their empanadas, I'd call it a tie because both are exceptional. Just go to the one closest to you. Or if you're looking for a nicer restaurant interior, this is more modern. But Javi's feels more folksy authentic and 9 Julio is more true to the major metropolis that is Buenos Aires. After all, the restaurant is named after a street there that is the widest in the world! Not that I've been to South America, let along Argentina. LOL The five stars includes the rest of the menu. The house-made sweet potato chips are incredible. I could not stop eating them. The chipotle dipping sauce only made them better. Beyond that I'd be curious to try the Peruvian chicken or chimichurri steak entrées. They had nice little selection of four beers. I went for the Mexican logger, but I almost got the IPA. Lager beer I like a nice lager beer. They had a few wines too, although wasn't really tuning into them. The space was nice and clean. Friendly and helpful service when I ordered at the counter. A good selection of tables to choose from and some interesting shapes at that. And there's a long bar with barstools along the front window. I like the artful interior decorating. Above par for fast food. Open 11-9 every day except Mondays. Check in on Yelp to get free chips. A $3.95 value! read more

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Now if these aren't the best little empanadas that I ever did taste! 9 Julio most certainly knows how to do empanadas right. I've tried just about every empanada flavor on their menu, and every single one tastes fantastic! My personal faves are the spinach and cheese, Jamaican beef, and the humita. I like that they switch up the flavors every once in a while so that I can try something new and different (although it sometimes makes me miss my old faves). Erica is awesome! She is always holding down the fort and welcoming the clients. The Agua Frescas are dynamite and I looove the watermelon mint! Would highly, HIGHLY recommend that you give that a try because it's tasty. I've also fallen deeply in love so their gaucho chopped salad. It is so delicious! I typically add steak to it and make it a meal all on its' own. My staff and I order from here a few times a month, and I also pop by for lunch when I can to enjoy a sit down meal inside. They now have happy hour during the week and offer beer and wine. The interior space is bright and cozy. There's no dedicated parking lot, but I've always been able to find street parking (most times right in front of their storefront). They're located off of Claremont Ave but it can be easy to miss. They're right across the street from the Red Sea Ethiopian restaurant. So glad to have this yummy empanada spot nearby! Looking forward to trying some new empanada flavors and more entrees off of their menu soon. read more

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Quickly becoming a favorite spot! The interior is airy/spacious, very clean, and cute. As soon as you walk in you will be greeted and helped. The menu focuses on empanadas, of course, but there are a few other entree dishes as well as salads to choose from. I've tried most of the empanadas and they are all yummy. They do lean a little bit on the dry side, though they are served with a sauce (chimichurri?). The sauce is a little too oily for me. I prefer their house hot sauce. My favorite empanada flavors are the chicken rojo and any of the beef ones. I would recommend a half salad and 2 empanadas for lunch or 3 for dinn I was not the hugest fan of the chimichurri steak--too chewy. But the Peruvian roasted chicken is tasty, if empanadas aren't for you. I also really enjoyed the farmer's market salad. The watermelon arugula salad is nice and fresh for summer as well. I hope they expand their salad selection because they do pair well with the empanadas. The smashed potatoes are really nice as well. Props as well for having a Coke soda fountain. And all in all the pricing is very reasonable and the service is fast. I look forward to trying more of the empanadas! read more

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Everything was just OK. Not sure why it has a high rating. We ordered delivery, maybe the dine in experience makes it better. The food looked amazing. We had the chim steak, It was cooked right and the sauce was very good, but unfortunately it was almost all fat and gristle. Yukon potatoes, tasted like a warm salted potato salad. The gaucho salad was pretty good, Jamaican beef empanada was the star of the meal, delicious with the right amount of kick. The chicken rojo and mushroom empanadas and plantains are passable. read more

We used 9 Julio's catering service for a birthday party at a brewery and were so happy that we did. Ordering was easy. The restaurant was responsive and answered all our questions. Day of, the food arrived on time and was laid out perfectly with labels. Our guests were really happy and impressed with the food. Highly recommend for an easy and delicious catering experience. read more

This review has been long overdue! I first discovered this place through social media. Needing something for a gathering, I placed an order of 50 empanadas to try all the flavors, and they were a hit! Later, I used a third-party delivery service to get some frozen ones to keep at home. This time, I only ordered the flavors we personally liked the most: spinach, mushrooms, and chicken verde (just my personal taste). Though I hadn't been to the location yet, I happened to drive by one day and saw the restaurant. I walked in and was greeted by the owner, who was incredibly friendly. We had a little chat, and the whole staff was welcoming. Already a fan of their empanadas, I was impressed by how nice, neat, and beautiful the little shop is. I sat, enjoyed my empanadas and plantain chips, and took more home . Last night, when I needed to pick up dinner and I was nearby, I ordered some Peruvian chicken, rice, gaucho salad, steak, and a couple of empanadas, of course! Let me tell you, their chicken is my new obsession. It was incredibly juicy and tasty. You definitely need to try it for yourself! read more

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Food was so delicious, hit the spot! Chicken empanada is perfect for kids. The place is beautiful, beer and hibiscus agua fresca was refreshing and perfect pair for rotisserie chicken and steak. Service was fast and everyone was so nice. Highly recommended. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Chicken Salsa Verde - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

The food awesome is but the customer service isn't I work in the area and come in quite often the cooks are pretty friendly and smile sometimes but the girl that works on Thursday's attitude is very dry and borderline rude she never smiles never says thank you or makes you feel welcome at all Im starting to think she's a little racist but overall the food is good the restaurant is nice inside but its probably best to order out! read more

I showed up to this place with some curiosity, I love eating empanadas and saw it so I gave it a go. No cash, missed opportunity for some clients, especially the Latinos considering it a Latinos considered that a lot of folk do cash only ( mostly friends I know that they came to America with only the license of god). They had ran out of the chorizo and potato ones, so those must be good, staff is friendly they offered me a Cuban picadillo, but I ordered something else. That empanada and the following don't quite line up to Argentina style empanadas. They also do Jamaican patty like ones , and salsa verde ones. Even though some fusion places are cool sometimes, it's a reinvention of the wheel, you can find Jamaican patties in Oakland, and I'm sure that there is a Mexican restaurant that sells Mexican style empanadas. I ended up eating a mushroom one and a humita, delicious but a bit small for the empanadas. Good price for the size though. The chimichurri had onion, not that conventional. The pineapple water was delicious. Would I recommend? Maybe if your family or squad is undecided on what kind of food to eat , since there's at least 3 or 4 countries represented in the ingredients. Now if I was argentino I would be offended regarding the name to the identity 1. In correct grammar it should be 9 DE julio. 2. For an Argentino name it is way a lot of fusion. If I could rate it 3.68 if I could rate it that. But Yelp reviews don't run like that , it is like if chipotle started an Argentine business not bad but there's better out there. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Humita (Seasonal) Mushroom & Onion Pineapple-Basil Agua Fresca - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

4.5 stars. Tried almost every savory empanada and all were excellent. Also tried the chimichuri steak which was ok. Will definitely go back if I can ever find parking again. Had to park several blocks away. read more

Great empanadas that air fry SUPER well for leftovers. Chicken is tasty, salads are tasty and satisfying without being overloaded, price is right. I'm glad to have found this spot! read more

Best empanadas in the Bay Area! I am Argentine and these are the most authentic I've had in the US

Delicious Empanadas in the cutest little shop. I got the mushroom, and green chicken flavors. The empanadas were delightful, fresh, well priced and I love that I got to pair mines with wine during a quick after-work link. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

We discovered this place randomly while looking for a low key lunch in Temescal, and then liked it so much we actually came back the next weekend!! Yummy fresh food at reasonable prices (~$36 for 2 people.) My favorite thing on the menu might actually be the smashed potatoes which are tossed in a delicious aji amarillo sauce. I keep randomly craving this- something about the texture and the sauce, it's seemingly simple but perfectly executed! On my most recent visit I got the peruvian roasted chicken, which I enjoyed. Had more of that addicting aji amarillo sauce and the chicken itself was tasty, though a teeny bit dry. I got a side of the 3 pepper hot sauce which made up for the dryness and was overall a great addition to the meal- very fresh and vibrant red pepper flavor. The first time we came I got the steak with chimichurri, which I didn't love. Steak itself was fine (though more well done than I'd expect since menu said it's served medium) but I wasn't a huge fan of the chimichurri. My partner has tried a few of their empanadas, with the chicken roja being the favorite thus far. We both got combos, where you can add a side or half salad and a drink to an empanada or one of their mains. Good deal and they have a good non alcoholic beverage selection ft a variety of aguas frescas and fountain sodas. I am a diet coke addict so I actually love when places have fountain soda :) Service is great as far as I'm concerned- you order at the counter and they bring out your food in a timely fashion. Both times we went the chef/owner(?) actually came around to all the tables and asked everyone how their food was- she was super nice and it's clear she actually cares about the quality of the food and the customer experience. Overall vibe is clean and bright- not busy at all when we went for late lunch on a Friday, so lots of seating available. I will definitely be returning soon- it's nearby, affordable, laid back, fresh and tasty while being not too heavy for a nice summer lunch! read more

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Overall a solid choice for empanadas. The shells could have been thinner and tastier - I'd say, forgo making your own and buy La Salteña empanada shells which are the best -, but the savory fillings were pretty good. The Cuban picadillo was tasty and close to my own, while the Jamaican beef added extra spice. The dessert empanadas didn't work well - one reason why dessert empanadas are usually not a thing in Argentina. Read my thorough review here: https://www.marga.org/foodblog/2024/06/oakland-eats-9-julio-empanada-kitchen/ read more

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Discovered this new restaurant and had the opportunity to attend the grand opening event since I saw it on Yelp events. This restaurant is nicely decorated inside and has a nice vibe on a sunny day. Ordered a couple empanadas with plantain chips and they were all flavorful and delicious!! They don't skimp out on the fillings, and everything was well-seasoned. Service is quick and attentive. Gotta go back and try the other flavors for sure read more

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Tried a few of their empanadas. Each kinda was very tasty and surprisingly NOT greasy at all, YAY! Each came with a difference dipping sauce that nicely complemented its flavor. Favorite was Fugazetta (however you spell it). read more

I love the empanadas and the green sauce here! And I love that they are open for take out until midnight so I can stop by on my way home from playing a gig when NOTHING else is open besides the bars that offer bar food. The food is amazing & the people are very nice here and I am glad they opened! read more

Great food! I liked the chicken, spinach, and chimichurri empanadas and the spinach salad was delightful. The sweet potato was well spiced.

Have to give this place a shout out. Delicious chicken chili Verde empanadas with killer, and I mean killer, side of smashed potatoes (smashed crispy yukon gold potatoes and scallions tossed in aji amarillo sauce.). I'm making sounds here as I eat that are raising eyebrows. So tasty. Plantain chips were not that great, didn't like the beef flavor empanada. For now sticking with the chicken chili Verde for life! read more

YUM YUM YUM! My girlfriend and I got a half dozen savory empanadas and they did not disappoint. We also got the large side of aji Amarillo sauce and dipped everything in it. Our favorite empanadas were the chicken salsa verde, ham (more like carnitas) and cheese, and Jamaican beef. We did takeout but the order was ready on time. I'd love to come back to dine in as the space was super cute! We will certainly be back! read more

Fairly priced empanadas in a new storefront; shells could be thinner and the classic fillings are substantially better than the fusion ones. But for the quality (and size), these are excellent. It's counter service, with the option to eat in. Overall, a pleasant surprise, especially considering that these trendy new spots usually take a while to find a groove. read more

I got via delivery the chicken dish and two empanadas: Jamaican beef and Cuban picadillo. The fillings were flavorful and got a nice kick. I'd try more things in the future. read more

We ordered a bit of everything and were very impressed. I'm Argentinian and loved the empanadas, the steak with chimichurri, the chicken, side items, the gaucho salad. Really, really wonderful flavors, executed very well. A true gem in Rockridge! read more

We ordered 9 Julio for our staff meeting this week to rave reviews from everyone! We will definitely be ordering again. Delicious empanadas.

Love Erica's empanadas! They are delicious and the dough is light and not too heavy as other empanada dough could be. I recently asked her if she could do empanadillas (smaller size for finger food) for a holiday party that I was attending and they were a complete success! People loved them. I picked them up just before going to the party and they were so warm and delicious. My favorite are salsa verde chicken, Cuban picadillo (they remind me of the Peruvian empanadas) Chimichurri Beef, Fugazetta and Mushroom onion, a favorite for vegetarians. We've also tried the salads and they really good. read more

Great new fast casual spot in Temescal! The flavors are bold, very satisfying, and really well priced! The staff is kind, and the decor is bright and welcoming. This is such a great new spot in the nabe! Had the Jamaican Beef & Spinach Cheese empanadas -- and both were delicious! I also loved that they came with a side of chimichurri. read more

Our first time here. Ordered some bits for lunch. Their empanadas are little packets of yummy goodness. Flavorful and the pastry is very nice. Agua fresca was delicious. The spot is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. read more

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Very tasty empanadas--we ordered the Jamaican beef and chicken salsa verde. The Jamaican beef was very flavorful. The chicken salsa verde was a bit dry but the chimichurri sauce livened things up. We also got the chimichurri steak and rice along with a strawberry lime agua fresca. The steak was medium rare, juicy and the chimichurri was delicious. The agua Fresca was sweet and refreshing. I will be returning to try the other empanadas and the Peruvian chicken. Service is counter service--quick and efficient. The decor is very beautiful---orange and blue tile work, a mural of 9 Julio Street in Buenos Aires, after which the restaurant is named. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Chicken salsa verde and Jamaican beef empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

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I am absolutely dumb founded at the fact that this place has any more than a 1 star rating. I've tried a lot of empanadas in my life, as my family is Argentinian. I've tried many empanadas in both the US and Argentina, and many of the ones I've tried in the US have been good. This place, however, was not. My two empanadas were so small, and I was really hungry, but I couldn't even finish them. The dough tasted bad, and the fillings were gross. Also, the ambiance was bland, cold, and sterile, and reminded me of a chain fast food place. If you want good empanadas in the East bay, there are other places to go. read more

Must try!! Stopped by a few weeks ago with the family for lunch and this place was amazing. The empanadas were incredibly flavorful, the staff was friendly and the owner checked-in after the first few bites to see how everything tasted. One thing that really stood out was the design and decor. Simple, bright and contemporary, while maintaining a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere. Check it out if you're in the area, you won't regret it! read more