Casual spot offering comfort food!…read more I ordered three empanadas to take home and heat up for dinner: Gallina, spinach, and spicy beef. Each one was better than the last! The crust was flaky and the fillings were hearty and perfectly season. Gallina: the onions and peppers were stewed perfectly and the chicken was tender Spinach: perfect balance of spinach and cheese. Thai paired soooo well with the orange sauce. Spicy beef: this was my favorite. The beef and potatoes were so soft and tender, but not mushy! Perfect texture all around. It's not a cheap meal if you're hungry, but it was hot and comforting! I definitely enjoyed it. I'd stop by again!

This is a great spot in the area for a quick snack. They have tons of flavors that they bake upon…read moreordering (takes about 4 mins) and a bit of bar seating inside along the windows. It's right beneath Salesforce Park and usually not too busy. My favorite is the spinach and cheese.

Solid! I had the…read moreBeef, Chorizo, Mushroom, Chicken and the Carne Picada. All were good and I really light dough. Solid breakfast, Lunch or Dinner option.

Stumbled across this cafe while I was walking from Cal Train to SFMOMA. I hadn't eaten yet and this…read morewas the perfect spot to grab a quick bite. I got the beef empanada and the nopales with cheese empanada. Sooo good! I wish I had gotten some more to-go they would've been the perfect snack too. I love the way they're labeled, they taste fresh and the cafe was chill spot to hang out for a bit. They also have some drinks there and I was so happy to see they had those adaptogen blend drinks. They had a mocha I believe, a matcha, and I went with the reishi cacao (no espresso). It's like a better for you Hot chocolate and I loved it, so warming and yummy! Not too much interaction with the staff as they have one of those order screens to place your order but they were kind and seemed friendly! Definitely would come here again when I'm back in SF!

I was so excited to try their empanada and had high hopes, but have to say I was sorely…read moredisappointed by the lack of flavor and freshness of their traditional empanada. It was about $7ish for one empanada and was not worth it. I barely tasted the spices and raisins that were in the empanada itself and the dough tasted undercooked.

Had their Empanada before so when I saw their seasonal fall flavor, I was excited. It was pumpkin…read moreand kale. Service was quick and the Empanada was served warm which was the best part since it was cold that day. Unfortunately that was it. The empanada lacked any seasoning which made it very bland. It came with this side sauce which over powered the ingredients inside. I feel like, if would have been better if did a Curried pumpkin kale empanada. The crust tasted like it was microwaved. This was not worth the price.

We tried 5 different empanadas and they were ALL delicious!…read more CBA will be in our ongoing food rotation and is great addition to the neighborhood!

Stumbled upon Café Buenos Aires during a nice walk through the city and decided to stop in. The…read moreservice was great, and the café had a cozy, welcoming vibe that made it an easy place to relax for a bit. I ordered the beef empanada, which was pretty standard. While it wasn't the best beef empanada I've ever had, it was still enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other empanada flavors and explore more of the menu.

Oh my goodness! This was my first time here and also my first time trying this Argentinian staple!…read moreI came alone on a quiet Saturday night, and the moment I walked in, the lady in the back immediately welcomed and helped me. I ordered the spicy beef empanada, and OMG it was SO good. It was packed with flavor and perfectly crispy. I loved it so much that I ended up getting a second one, the chorizo and that one was amazing too. The chipotle spicy sauce and chimichurri complemented the empanadas perfectly. One detail I thought was really cool was how they stamped the restaurant's name, "VENGA," around the border of the empanadas. Such a small touch, but it made the experience feel even more unique and authentic. The food, hospitality, and cozy atmosphere made this such a memorable experience. Definitely would come back here again!

I heard about this place through the Blackbird app. The Argentine chorizo empanada I ordered was…read morevery yummy and very good price. My friend ordered the spicy beef empanada and a drink. I like how it's a casual cafe with sports playing on the TV. They also have complimentary water. The guy will heat it up for you after you picked which one you want. I would come again to try more empanadas.

Even after a fairly recent trip to Argentina I still couldn't muster much enthusiasm for empanadas…read more I generally find them to be excessive in crust and less so in filling. A Sweet Corn & Mozzarella Empanada ($7) came with a spicy dipping sauce and the combination of the light, flaky crust holding the scrumptious filling proved exceptional. The dipping sauce completed that experience with each part - crust, filling, and sauce - contributing equally to creating a thoroughly delicious empanada. The best empanada I've ever sampled, actually. Anywhere there's food trucks or food booths (where I found them this time) I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for CTK Empanadas. Fast, well-priced, and delicious makes for an unbeatable trifecta.

First time here to try this place out. I am always on the search for good empanadas as they are a…read moredelicacy because they are hard to find and out of my area. As long as nearby buses, I am good. The place is located in the old Twitter building (X) inside the Supermarket called "the Market" an upscale supermarket that is not too busy like it was in the old days. It was easy to find on the far left side of the entrance of the Market street entrance. Easy pickup and they pop up sometimes are some night markets like the Castro said the guy there. Empanadas are good and I enjoyed the breakfast empanada with good balance. The spicy pork was a bit too spicy. The sauce helped with the spiciness. Wish I had more sauce when I took these items to go. The rice pudding for me was the standout dish. I liked their mix of flavors in the rice pudding. Yummy in my tummy. Thanks! Hope to run into you at a night market.

every hormonal catty teenage girl needs to try this asap. it is SO BUSS!!! all your…read moregastrointestinal issues? gone. all your men problems? gone. all your struggles with feeling misrepresented by society and popular media, and double standards, AND advocating for women's rights without being demeaned and labeled as a man hater? gone...ish. i love the mushroom and corn empanadas!!! long line. the lamb is a bit too cumin heavy. the pastry is SO flaky, not overly crunchy, and soaks up all the goody goody flavors. soo savory. located in ferry building! come flock to the shop my fellow wonderful catty teenage girls

Love me an empanada…read more Made fast and price was not too bad considering we were in a high tourist area. Nice variety and a side of chimichurri. All was good and tasty little snack

#1800 As the September 2023 La Coccina stand, Origen was…read morehere for the month. I finally stopped by and tried some of their offerings on the 23rd of the month. The program at the Ferry farmers' market is La Coccina participants are given the stand for the month. Their stand was busy in the earlier weeks so on this day, there was only one other customers so I decided to try a few things. Given that they would only have one more week here after this, I decided to try a number of items starting with their passion fruit agua fresca (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=i8ayTeV62PPf-A1SmgIWTA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I was blown away by a. the flavors from the passion fruit were dominant yet they didn't oversweeten this and b. it was actually more of a slushy, a smart move given that I bought this before 10 am and they would be there until 2 pm. This was so good that I got another one the following Saturday. I also tried the chicken mole tamale (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wG6w0QnkRl3dAcWmuNzDTg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I don't recall ever trying mole so I enjoyed the deep rich flavor on this especially paired with their house made salsa. There was no shortage of filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Iswy46JSv4qTQYDAdjYF8w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I also tried the vegan tamale (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=drG3Had5QAsA8eGLrcFv3Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) a few days later. The variety of ingredients, especially the still crunchy green beans made the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LMlQOHxRNl7VrQjOXNc7JQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) shine. The following week, their final market appearance, I tried the chicken chipotle tamale (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n72mqQ3kUHlU5kzhzZ91sQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); must have with their provided salsa (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ueAvlb0f05MvUhTH3LIA8A&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The flavors were brighter on this and, again, their salsa added a tanginess and spiciness in contrast to the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Awo-S2UoLXSgLQUwuWieKg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). Overall, the above menu items were enjoyable and I would have them again. The gentleman told me that I could order online from their website.

I saw them and really wanted to like them much more than I did. They were the first place we saw,…read moreupon entering the Berkeley Book Festival and I knew that I could have a gluten free food. The people who work there were really nice. I ordered a tamal and my husband ordered the chapulines (grasshopper) tlayuda (big ole tortilla). The tortilla was soft, but usually, they are supposed to be hard, like a tostada. But this review isn't based on that. It's based on my experience. Now, I tasted a chipoline and it wasn't crunchy like I expected. It was supposed to be like popcorn or something like that. It tasted like a lemon flavored, olive textured lump. No me gusta! But my tamal was cold, probably because I waited. That's not the same, it's just not as good as I would have expected. And there was only one. The mole (sauce) was tasty, but cold. I'd come back if there was absolutely nothing else to eat. And I'd eat the food quicker than I did on that day. But if someone were to ask me what I thought about it and if I thought they should go, I'd have to say no. Unfortunately.