There is something about a puffed pastry empanada that is just (chefs kiss). The service was great, the lady even yelled after me when I almost left my drink. Which is almost unheard of these days and called me by my name. I used to love going to an empanada place in DC called Julia's empanadas, which was great but their pastry was like a cookie. Abuela China is puff pastry which somehow keeps all the filling inside and with a smear of their chimichurri... lord. Que Rico! Patronize this place Hillsboroians. We want them to stay! read more

New updated menu, authentic and hearty empanadas. Glad I gave Abuela another try! The empanadas are a bit tangy and saucy, and filling. The Spinach Empanada was flavorful and hearty. I wish it had more cheese and creamier! I wasn't a big fan of the Argentinian Chipa cheese bread. It was very dense with bland lukewarm cheese. I kept searching for a good bite, and finally threw in the towel 1/2 way. It didn't have the fluffy texture with ooey gooey melty cheese that I was hoping for. Great spot to grab an empanada! read more

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I'm not an empanada expert, but I found these to be quite tasty! The pastry is the best part, it's light and very flaky, not the sturdy dough I was expecting at all. I got the combo, which includes 2 empanadas, fries, chimichurri sauce, and a nice sandwich cookie. I chose the Abuela Chona and criollo empanadas. I ate one and my dad ate one. Both have ground beef, I honestly am not sure which one I ate, as it seemed like all that was inside was ground beef, but it was nicely seasoned. It was hot! Fries were ok, nothing too exciting. They were also nice and hot, although a few were soggy. They sprinkle dried herbs on them, which is a nice touch The cookie looked different from the pic on the menu; it looked like a flat, white, unexciting disc. In real life, it is 2 glorious, light, melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads sandwiching a generous amount of creamy, rich, not-too-sweet dulce de leche. I highly recommend the alfajores! read more

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I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because the empanadas here were delicious. Unfortunately everything else on the empanada plate that I ordered fell short. The good: empanada crust on the outside was perfectly crispy. I almost wished there was more crust than filling because it was so flakey and good. The filling itself was fine. Cooked ground meats, nothing out of the ordinary. On the menu it says chimichurri sauce was $1 so I didn't order it but I guess it came with the plate so that was a nice surprise. The meh: fries were baked or air-fried? They didn't stay warm and crispy for long. You basically have to eat them right when they're hot to get the best flavor out of them otherwise they end up tasting stale and bland. The alfajor cookie also tasted stale like it's been sitting out for a few days. Though it's my first time eating this kind of cookie, so I might not be used to the cookie texture. I would come here again to buy empanadas but I'll pass on everything else on their menu. read more

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The service was great and the savory empanadas were delicious. We got the abulea chona & pollo ones and they tasted great. I don't know if it was an off day or this is how they are served. But we also ordered two of the pastelitos and it was not very good. The pasty was normal but the inside was filled with cubes of jelly instead of a smear of it. It was an odd & unexpected texture that I haven't had in previous pastelitos (usually a spread like a jelly filled donut). This is the only reason I'm docking a star, otherwise great food. read more

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Absolutely delectable. Each empanada came out fresh, hot, and tasty. Ratio of stuffing to pastry was great. Chimichurri side was also incredible. Lastly staff was very nice and walked out the order to us when they saw we had our hands full of our kids. Would be a repeat customer hands down any time I'm in the area. read more

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i ordered the chorizo sausage sandwich at the Hillsboro Tuesday Market. it was delicious! The French baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. the chorizo was great, but the chimichurri stole the show. a great sandwhich. go get one. read more

Delicious and flavorful! It was one of the freshest empanadas I've had, and everything was perfect about it. read more

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What a fun and funky cart. I joined the wine club and wow, the Malbec is so good. I can't wait to try more and when the wine bar opens in cedar mill this spring, I'll be there. And, the empanadas at the cart are delicious too. read more

This review is for Abuela Chona's cart at the new Beaverton cart pod. Had the Choripan with Chimichurri combo meal. Service was fast and friendly. But what I got for $12.95 was unacceptable. On a good day, the meal was worth about $8 at best. Cold and very dry sausage (very small, maybe 4 inches,too). Red potato "fries" which were baked not fried that may have been good if they were freshly made, but they were cold and limp. The chimichurri was unlike any I've had before - good spice and flavor, but very dry. Like it had almost no oil in it. If it had more oil, then it could have made the sandwich better, especially with their dry sausage. And the price doesn't even include a cheap can of pop. The positive reviews tout their empanadas. IF I try them again, I'll look into those. They get the second star only because of the tasty dulce de leche cookie. I noticed the a la carte price for the cookie was $1.95. Abuela Chona is pushing Lechon entree prices at a lunch truck in Beaverton! Good luck with that!! read more

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OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE!!! And the food...meh. I can't imagine this restaurant staying in business much longer with an $8.50/empanada. And I'm not sure what part of Argentina the owner is from but who puts yellow cheese in a jamón con queso empanada!?!? We brought my daughter here to celebrate her 22nd birthday. We contemplated leaving as soon as we saw the prices on the menu. But we are Argentinian and we were eager to finally try this place out. We ordered wine, a charcuterie board, French fries that tasted like nothing and a variety of empanadas ($167 for 4 people). The only empanadas that were decent in taste were the chorizo and criolla. The corn, spinach, and jamón con queso were horrible! And when I asked the server what the little dish with a greenish dip was, I couldn't believe she said it was chimichurri. That was the worst chimichurri I have ever had! If you want good Argentine cuisine, go to Alecocina food truck in Hillsboro! This place is a rip off and the food is horrible. read more

Tony and Amy, owners and chefs of Abuela Chona, are wonderful folks with a fabulous product!! Our entire family loves the flavor and variety and the chimichurri adds great flavor. We were sad when they moved from Beaverton to Forest Grove, but NOW THEY ARE OFFERING FROZEN BAKER'S DOZEN! They are also offering delivery for free for the 4th of July weekend, something I hope, for their sake, is a one-time offer. For us, it is WELL WORTH the trip from Lake Oswego to pick up their frozen empanadas. Instructions to oven heat are perfect, and we are picking up several dozen at a time so one trip provides for 3-4 meals. And they LISTEN to their customers. Their online frozen ordering is new. Tony replied personally in e-mail to my order - I mentioned needing chimichurri which was not on the web site. IN ONE HOUR he had added that plus other options. IMPRESSIVE! read more

The only time I write a review is when I love the food. Well, the empanadas did not disappoint. We tried the mixed beef, spicy chicken, ham and cheese, spinach and broccoli. They were all bomb dot com! The dough was flakey and the filling had really good flavor. The spicy chicken was my favorite but the star of the show was the chimichurri. Not sure what was in it but hands down the best I've had. It had a hint of spice to it and it made the empanadas even better. read more

Only got the cookies this time but they are amazing . Pretty expensive $5 for 2 but you can taste the care that went into making them read more

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Went to the new food carts in Beaverton the other day and found this place. Had their signature Abuela Chona which is meat and a little potatoes in a nice pastery crust. Perfect amount of crust, meat and taters and downed it with a stout. I went back for another one it was so good. Give the food court a try and go here if you love this type of food. Enjoy. read more

The food was good, the size of the empanadas is good, could be bigger, but for the cost, I wouldn't mind. The taste of the meat is delicious, and the chicken one is my new favorite one. Deserts also are good to order along with the empanadas. I would say 3 pieces are a good portion for an adult. Also, the owner, Tony, is really great with customer and really care about making sure that you get a good experience and enjoy the good food. Definitely going back for more. read more

Yuuuum yum yum yum yum yuuuuuuuuuuuuum. When this food cart is open it is AWESOME...its just hard to know when it will be open.

Fantastic, in all fronts. I grew up on empanadas and these are amazing. The service is incredible and they will always do everything to make your experience great. We've ordered them freshly cooked as well as frozen, to bake later. We've also recently tasted their private label wine and were very pleasantly surprised. We can't wait until they open their new brick and mortar. If you haven't done so, give it a try. read more

I don't get what the hype is? For $15, I expected a little more than what seems like a snack. The flavor wasn't good. Neither was the seasoning and the chicken in our chicken empanada was dry. Whoever was working the night we visited did not seem like they cared for our business, let alone if we enjoyed our meal. The one star is for the empanada pastry crust. THAT they do well. I don't know about anything else.. read more

OMG! These empanadas are AMAZING! They might not always be open, and the wait might be long-ish, but trust me they are totally worth it! I ordered the Abuela Chona empanada and new spicy chicken empanada from the food truck in Beaverton at BG's Food Cartel and they were both incredible! The empanadas are flaky and delicious and the fillings were full of flavor! I wish I could eat there every day. If these were available in the grocery stores I would buy them all the time! If you get the chance you should definitely try them! read more

had the spinach and chipa (tapioca flour & cheese) today and it was delish! was it worth the hefty price and long wait time? no. read more

Not sure if I like it or not. Ordered 6 flavors and some are tasty. Although for $25 not much a good snack. Recommend you eat there because we got them to go and instead of individual wrap they put them all in one big pizza box... so they rolled around and didn't hold up the shapes. Look pretty yucky they get back home. read more

This place is amazing. The best empanadas I've ever had in the US. Seriously. I felt like I was back in Buenos Aires. I ordered a Choripan and it was delicious! The spicy chicken empanada was perfect! So was the chorizo/yam empanada! And the Abuela Chona empanada! Also, they have alfajores... I can't wait to go back there. I'm going to gain 25 pounds because of this awesome little cart. And that's a sincere compliment. read more

Incredible food, and great service. The puff pasty was perfectly fluffy and the filling was moist and rich. Best chimichuri I've ever had. I will be back for sure! read more

Empanadas are bomb! Perfect amount of crispy flakes and ground meat filling. However, don't pay extra for the chimichurri. Not worth the extra $1 for a tiny tiny 1oz. Plus it is not that great. But the Empanadas don't need it anyways. I also tried the cookie there based on this girl saying she's addicted to it while standing in line. Yea...not so much for me. But to each their own. read more

I love Abuela Chona's empanadas. Especially the Espinaca! It's so warm and filling! And the pastry is flaky!

Love the food here! So authentic and well prepared, the spinach and chicken are both such great choices and very filling. The staff is so great specially Jesse, he's so helpful and friendly. I love going here on Sundays!! 10/10 Always will come back. read more

I tried this place on a whim and felt compelled to leave a review because I think the woman who took my order and prepared my food could learn more about effective communication and setting realistic expectations with customers. First, when I ordered the spinach empanada, I asked how large it would be. The woman proceeded to demonstrate with her hands the size of what to expect. When I received my order, the empenada was small--probably about one third of the size that she showed me. I would have ordered more had I known that I would be receiving a meager amount of food. Second, I waited for a LONG time for my order, so long that I had to ask whether they forgot to make my food or perhaps left it in the oven too long. I was the only customer, so she could not use busyness as an excuse. The woman explained that they cook their empanadas fresh, which is fine. I think she should have told me up front when I placed my order how long a wait to expect. All in all, it was about twenty minutes until I got my tiny empanada. Finally, I paid for my food with Google Pay which allowed the business access to my email address. I would normally expect to receive an email receipt, but what I didn't expect was to immediately be added to their mailing list without giving my consent. When I arrived home, I discovered an annoying email from the business--that really pissed me off. Three strikes, Abuela. Your food was mediocre, but worse, your business practice was frustrating and disappointing. read more

Wow! Just last weekend we got to try their empanadas, potatoes & cookies at the BG Food Cartel in Beaverton. The broccoli and the ground beef empanadas were so flavorful & the crust was so flaky & delicious! I loved the soft cookies with dulce de Lexie filling and coconut! Such a delightful treat & their service is awesome! read more

Chorizo sausage sandwich is amazing, and empanadas are great too! Everything from scratch, and i am taking home a big container of their organic chimichurri to slather on everything! Probably the best cart info the BG pod! read more

The beef empanadas were amazing! We ordered one and ended up going back for a second, plus a ham and cheese empanada. That was also amazing. Made fresh. Fantastic service and great food. Definitely recommend! Thank you! :) read more

I tried this place on a whim, might not have been the best idea. I ordered their Beef empanada $3.95 for one! Empanadas are meant to be flavorful, flaky with a consistent crunchy bite; theirs meet none of these marks. Sadly, the filling was tasteless and the pie dough was oozing with oil; so much so it made the bottom soggy and chewy! In fairness, the couple of times I've been at the Beaverton cart pod this cart does have heavy clientele! So clearly, they have potential! Would I try this place again..?! Maybe!! For now I'm giving them two stars! read more

Well, it seems Yelp didn't like my original review due to me really enjoying the cookie! So I will restructure this so there are no excessive capital letters! It is good! Really good! The fries are good too! read more

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The food here is amazing. The spinach empanada is delicious - perfect crust, tasty filling. The Papas were perfectly seasoned. And the cookie is unbelievable. Seriously. Fantastic service. Will be back for sure. Many, many times. read more

Clean cart, delicious and original food. I recommend the spinach and the beef empanadas. The Children also loved both.

Love this place! Amazing empanadas - definitely get the full plate. Love the service and authentic flavor

Okay. This place is FANTASTIC. The empanadas are freshly made and baked to order so I'm already a huge fan of that. They have a smaller menu but it's genius because it has something for everyone. I could eat the broccoli and spinach empanadas all day, everyday (and I probably will because this place is close to home.) But the best part of Abuela Chona is that the owner is so genuinely nice. Tony remembers people and treats them with so much respect. Beaverton has so much thai food and Asian cuisine, and although it's all so good, this place gives me the fix that I miss from living in Las Vegas and having so much delicious Hispanic and Latin inspired food. I will eat here at least two times a week until I move. I recommend this to everyone that wants some delicious smaller bites. It will leave you completely satisfied and just happy with your experience altogether. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! read more

Best empanadas outside of BA, would be one of the best in BA as well. Have not had everything they make yet. But their ham and cheese is a 10/10 on any scale. Amazing. The chicken was a solid 9/10. Had a dulce de lexie cookie which was also amazing. They make them on site, and you can taste it in the light, flakey crusts. Honestly, just amazing. read more

I recommend this place. It's a very good place n everyone is very friendly. My 3 favorite empanadas are the tuna, spinach n cheese n onion. The people are ultra friendly n the desserts are amazing. So I recommend everyone to try it a few times n keep coming because the service is very good n the French fries are very tasty too. Best regards Paola read more

My boyfriend and I go here almost every week, sometimes twice a week because it is just incredible! The empanadas are the best around and very authentic. We usually get the chicken, spicy chicken, ham and cheese, and the abuela chona - always with a few chimichurri on the side (my favorite). We keep coming back because the food is consistently amazing but also because the owners are some of the nicest people and they put so much love and care into what they do. I highly recommend you go here, you won't be disappointed! read more