Oh my, I've been meaning to try this place for so long but their hours changed. Closed Mon- Wed and short operating hours within the days they're opened. We initially got 2 ham and cheese, spicy chicken, and traditional churros. Had to make a U-turn because it was so good I finished my share within minutes. Tried the special "CHALOS" this time, spicy beef and got spicy chicken again. My ultimate faves are: Spicy chicken, ham and cheese. I recommend just ordering ahead on website coz they only have limited outdoor seats. You know SF can be super cold. Order thru web since it's $1 cheaper (each empanada) compared to Grubhub They also mark the empanadas so keep the legend they attach on the box of your food Highly recommend this place read more

Chalos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best breakfast burrito in SF. They put in tater tots that are CRUNCHY. I've had so many disappointing breakfast burritos up here with soggy potatoes, but not chalos. Coffee is good too. read more

I've been on an empanada buzz lately because I've been wanting things to snack on that still is hearty enough to keep you satisfied until dinner. I had some the week before from another place, but I wanted to try this place as they had churros! I found Chalos on Door Dash and I kept going back and forth between getting 3 or 4. At first I didn't see the option to get 4, but found it while I was scrolling more. I ended up ordering the spicy beef, spicy chicken, mushroom, and spinach & cheese empanadas. I also ordered churros with dulce de leche sauce. On DoorDash, prices are: 4 empanadas( Empanadas Cuatro): $21 Traditional Churros with Cinnamon & Dulce de Leche: $7.75 Not too bad for the size you get. You also can choose to get them baked or fried. I ended up getting mine fried. When your order gets delivered as well, the box will come with a print out of a chart. This chart will indicate which empanada is which since they all have 2 letters on them. Breakdown: Spicy beef - so the thing is... they gave me sweet beef instead. Honestly I'm not upset about the mix-up, but sweet beef was way too sweet for me. There wasn't a good balance between savory and sweet. If you like really sweet meats, you might like this. 2/5 Spicy chicken- spice level was more mild for me in this, but flavor was really good. It had shredded chicken inside, but I think it could be paired with a sauce or could use extra sauce inside? It felt a bit dry but still has a good flavor. Otherwise I'd get it again 4/5 Mushroom: if you're vegetarian or if you love mushrooms, this one was really good. I absolutely loved the flavor inside and it was seasoned so well. Highly recommend getting this one. 5/5 Spinach & Cheese: this one was okay. I was expecting it to be somewhat salty inside, but it tastes what it sounds like. I think eating this with a sauce or salting it after each bite will help. 3/5 Churros w/ dulce de leche: these churros are really good! They lean more on the crispy side, but they were coated well with cinnamon sugar. The dulce de leche solidified a bit when it got to me, so I'd recommend hearing it up so it's easy to dip into. 5/5 Overall, I'd come back for the empanadas if I'm craving churros as well. Some of the fillings are a hit or miss, or some can be improved with a sauce on the side. I'll have to try other flavors. read more

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I wish I found this place sooner. I got the Breakfast Burrito with sausage and bacon. I also got the #1 Carne (baked), and #13 Mushroom and Cheese (Fried) Empanadas. All were excellent. Friendly and professional service. I'm coming back to try the rest of the empanadas, and I think the churros are calling my name too. read more

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Great ambiance, friendly people and clean environment. Most authentic empanadas I've had since Spain. The owner made an excellent recommendation! read more

Chalos - Outside view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

These are the most authentic, Argentine-style empanadas in San Francisco. The fried spicy beef empanada might be my favorite meal in the Bay Area. The three-cheese empanada is fantastic. I can't think of any other place that will cook your empanada to order and allow you to decide whether you want it fried or baked. Everything is of the highest quality and the service is great, as is the environment. read more

Deliciousness!! Some of the best empanadas I've had! I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Tried the carne and the chalos empanadas fried at the recommendation of the cashier. They did not disappoint. You can also get them baked but I think fried is the way to go! The signs say to order online but the cashier let us order at the window instead. Maybe because it was end of the day and less busy. They have a very safe covid setup. You can't go into the store but there's a mic for you to communicate with the cashier and you can only pay by credit card. We were also able to snag an end of day pastries more than half off! Got a chocolate Kouign Amman for $2 normally $5 bucks. There's some outdoor seating available to enjoy your empanadas. They also have a decent coffee menu. Good spot for a snack or quick meal! read more

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Randomly wandered into this cute little coffee shop only to find out it's so much more! Owner is super friendly and from the first time we went, he's remembered us! Coffee is great, I love the bomba. But we came back for the empanadas! They are moist, flavorful and my whole family loves them! read more

Ordered online for takeout on a Sunday. It was pretty quick, maybe 10-15 minutes for the order to be completed. I got 4 empanadas. I got a mix of fried and baked empanadas. Beef and chicken which were baked and spinach and mushroom which were fried. Beef was my favorite. The filling was rich, and it was moist. Chicken was okay, a bit dry. Spinach was bland - it could use more salt. There was barely any egg. Mushroom was great - the cheese was still warm when I got home. There was so much filling in each empanada. I loved the dough for both baked and fried empanadas. The baked one had a nice flakey exterior. Fried one was super crispy. They're both great, but I prefer the fried one more. When I ordered online, I couldn't indicate which one I wanted baked or fried, so the first two fillings I indicated were baked and the last two were fried. They taped a paper with letters corresponding to the fillings. The empanadas were stamped with the letter. It was easy to tell which had which filling. I would come back to try the other fillings, and their churros. read more

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Conveniently across from my vet. Love this spot for a couple empanadas and a draft beer. I try a different two each time a come. The #13 Champignones Empanada is my favorite. read more

Chalos - ##13. Champignones Empanada ##2. Carne Dulce Empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had breakfast burritos and empanadas. Everything was great and I would go back again. Coffee also hit the spot!

Delicious empanadas! Lots of different flavors to try. They have both baked and fried options. Staff and management were very friendly and helpful! read more

Came here for a breakfast burrito and the food did not disappoint. My burrito was coupled with great service and hospitality from the owner, Chalo. read more

I ordered two beef two spicy beef one spicy chicken one regular chicken I'm going to ham and cheese. What I got was one beef too spicy beef one chicken one provolone and one spinach and cheese. Overall they were okay but I would like to get what I paid for I am not a difficult person if you didn't have what I asked for it and all she had to do was tell me read more

Ever since moving to US, I've always missed those small stores that you can get a little snack that's neither breakfast, lunch or dinner. And Chalos perfectly fills that void. I love going to Chalos and getting a couple of empanadas. Both the fried and baked ones are good. Fried ones are def better but you have to stay healthy with a baked one to complement it! I got the spicy chicken baked (which honestly it wasn't really spicy) and a mushroom fried. Loved both of them. They give you a buzzer which alerts you when the food is done making the process much smoother. My fiancé who is an eternal churro fan felt that the churros here were a bit dry. They don't have filling in them. I haven't tried them myself so be warned! I would suggest getting a dipping sauce just in case! Overall, a great place to grab a snack. I'm planning to get some this weekend :) read more

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Lured by the selection of empanadas and churros, I only had room to order two things so opted for the mushroom and the sweet beef empanadas - both fried. They came out piping hot with imprinted initials so you know which is which and we sat down to enjoy our pillowy crispy delights admiring their bright decor. The empanadas were flavorful and a nice treat! The only thing odd is that they made it a point that there is no WiFi and discourage the use of phone s/laptops in lieu of conversation which felt a bit forced. Otherwise, thoroughly enjoyed my first time visit. read more

Chalos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Neighborhood churros and empanadas! It's a great little spot and I've tried almost all the savory flavors. Good for a coffee and snack or to bring empanadas to a party! I love supporting this local business! read more

Tried Chalos for the first time this morning and, I must say, the empanadas were delicious! I ordered and paid online in the morning, indicated when I'd be there to pick up the order, and stopped by at that time. My order was all packed and ready to go when I got there. I *thought* I ordered the half baked empanadas so I could have them hot at home, but they were actually cooked through and still warm when I got there. Who knows, maybe I didn't order correctly! Regardless, I ordered half a dozen with three in one container and three in another bcause I was dropping half of the order off at my sister's; they were so nice to accommodate me! I also ordered one of their special ones that was in a separate bag. I ordered two each of the three cheese, spinach and cheese, and beef. The special had ham, cheese, and peppers. Each empanada is identified by a code on the crust and a little chart they give you. Out of the four I liked the beef one best, followed by the three cheese. All of them were baked (not fried) and had a thin, delicious crust and delicious filling. They state that two might be enough for one person for a meal, but I guess I'm a big eater!! I think I'd need at least three to make a meal! Since I just had a taste of each, these bites were appetizers for me before my lunch! Sorry I didn't get a picture before I started eating them. I'll be ordering again to try the other fillings. read more

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One of our new favorite breakfast spots! We got the sweet beef empanadas which were to die for, so good. Breakfast burritos which were delicious, and the coffee was also really good. The service and interior were both very nice. Definitely will be back! read more

I'd been wanting to check out Chalos after learning about them from AHN. We were finally in the city and with 8 mins to spare were able to get our order in before they closed. I called ahead and they were so nice to accommodate - even allowing us to pick up 15 mins after closing time. Def order a variety so you can try their different fillings. * Spicy Beef: best one! So hearty and flavorful. It has a kick but not overly spicy. I will definitely get this one again. * Onion & Cheese: cheesy and gooey. Best eaten first and fresh from the fryer! * Mushroom: another tasty option * Corn: was likely my least fave even though I love corn. but it was a little plain for me and would have preferred some cheese in there with it. * Jamon & Queso: can't ever go wrong with ham and melted cheese Definitely order them FRIED. I like baked empanadas too, but not more than when they're fried! The crisp dough is perfect with all their fillings! My DH had something else for lunch but i had him try the empanadas. He loved the Spicy Beef and asked me to order more to pick up. I had to break the news that they were already closed for the day! LOL. Next field trip to the city because we will definitely be returning to Chalos! TIP: Order ahead via their Square site for easy, contactless pick up read more

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We all need some golden fried deliciousness in our lives, yea? I don't know about you but with this lockdown, I've been craving fried foods more than usual. These phantom pregnancy cravings are real. And, so are these stretch marks. =/ Chalos has been on my list to visit but living on the other side of the city, I didn't make it there until COVID-19. With no traffic and easier street parking now, there's no excuse to not visit Chalos and support this small local business. Chalos is a cute little café serving Argentinian-style empanadas and churros. During COVID-19, they're open for takeout and delivery on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Order through their online website for contactless pickup (or curbside pickup). You can also call in your order (pay via Venmo) but no in-person orders. Delivery available through GrubHub, UberEats, and ezCater. Empanadas are available baked or fried (3 for $12.75, 6 for $25.50, 13 for $51). You can mix & match. I have yet to find a place in SF that rivals the empanadas from Milohas in Man Jose so with all the raving reviews for Chalos, I was excited to finally visit. I placed my pickup order on Chalos' website and my order was ready in less than 15 minutes as quoted. Your order will be placed in the table outside blocking the entryway. Seamless process and the staff wore masks. As recommended by yelpers, I ordered 6 empanadas "fried" ($25.50, $4.25 each): * Carne: Beef * Carne Picante: Spicy Beef * Jamon & Queso: Ham & Cheese * Espinaca con Queso: Spinach & Cheese * Champignones: Mushroom (2x) Each empanada is stamped and you're provided with a little printout so know which empanada is which. Thoughtful touch. My favorite empanada was the Carne Picante, a mix of ground beef, onions, green onions, hardboiled egg, red bell peppers, and house spicy sauce. It was the most flavorful of the bunch with a baby kick of heat. The fried wrapper reminded me of fried wontons skins in a good way; light, crunchy, not greasy. While tasty, I wish the empanadas were served with a chimichurri sauce for a punch of acidity and freshness. Two empanadas with a side salad (made at home) makes for a nice meal. Overall, tasty fried empanadas with a seamless process for pickup. If you need some golden fried deliciousness in your life right now, please come out to support Chalos! read more

Chalos - COVID-19 Contactless Pick-up - Fried Empanadas: Beef, Spicy Beef, Ham & Cheese, Spinach & Cheese, and Mushroom x2 | $4.25 each - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best breakfast burritos in SF. really good empanadas too. I recommend it to everyone I know. Owners are really friendly and take time to get to know their customers and talk with them. Creates a really good atmosphere that keeps me coming back. read more

Best breakfast burrito I've had in the city. The pico and tatter tots together are so delicious. Wonderful environment and the owner is super sweet and talkative. read more

3.5/5 for me - I'd definitely round to 4 if I only had eaten the churros. I decided to come to Chalos on a whim to try their churros and empanadas. I ended up ordering the fried mushroom and spicy chicken empanadas at the employee's suggestion. I found the filling to be just okay, but what made me sad was the empanada itself was a bit cold. I'm not sure if I had an older batch, but it made the experience a little less enjoyable. The churros were much better than the empanadas. These seemed to be fried to order, and the dipping sauce was fantastic! This place is a little out of my way, but would come back if I were craving churros! read more

Chalos - Empanadas + Churros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love their breakfast burrito and deep fried beef empanadas. I will be going back when they come back from vacation :)

We love supporting local small businesses. When I think of Chalos, I am always excited to order a lovely chai latte paired with a crispy warm sugary churro. If I am in a savory mood, I order the empanadas combo. If you do end up getting the churro, highly recommend you eat it there while it's warm and crispy. The staff are always pleasant and nice. There are a few tables where you can enjoy your beverage and pet watch. Lovely cozy neighborhood cafe. read more

Chalos - Empanadas (Baker's Dozen) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You might come here for the empanadas but their breakfast burrito is hands down the best in San Francisco. I don't typically write reviews on Yelp but it was so good I felt the need to share! read more

If you haven't visited Chalos, give them a try! I actually first heard of Chalos through a postcard mailer and their branding peaked my interest as well as my love for empanadas! My first visit was pre-COVID 19 and this husband & wife duo provided great warmth upon entering on a random Thursday afternoon. I told the wife that it was my first visit so she made recommendations. I ended up with 1/2 a dozen and my favorite was #6, the corn-filled empanada. Chalos doesn't skimp on the fillings! Each bite was full of ingredients. During this pandemic, the hours of operations are limited to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Chalos make it so easy to order online and pay. Upon pick-up, the wife asks for your name, hands you your empanadas, and off you go! I've also tried their churros, which tasted great warm. I didn't opt for any sauces, but maybe my next visit, I'll give in. Chalos, hope you continue to thrive! #7/2020 read more

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Delicious empanadas and churros, among the best I've had in the bay area. You can get the empanadas fried or baked - i definitely prefer fried. There's lots of different flavors and lots of vegetarian options including spinach, mushroom and corn empanadas. The churros order comes with 3 churro sticks and a caramel / chocolate dipping sauce. They also have savory churros which id like to try next time. The owner is a funny guy and is really friendly. read more

Chalos - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Phenomenal Empanadas !! Outstanding simplicity in thought, but incredibly well made, and presented. You will enjoy the open airy atmosphere-beach is nearby, and the comfortable-inviting vibe!! Annie and Ganzalo are 2 beauties that make you feel like you just stepped into their home and are welcoming you with their hospitality and grace. There needs to be a Chalos in every city, on every street corner . BUT there will always be, thankfully ONE Annie & Chalos!! ... and you can meet them here. read more

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Love their empanadas!!! With the shelter in place, Chalos offers such a great experience from the online ordering system to curbside pickup - everything worked out so nicely. We got 6 fried (original) to share between the two of us and it was super filling and absolutely delicious. We were able to try: - spicy beef - sweet beef - spicy chicken - three cheeses - mushroom - ham and cheese All were amazing, but I think my favorite is the spicy beef. So flavorful and satisfying! Will definitely come back and would also love to try their churros too. read more

Chalos - All empanadas labeled accordingly! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chalos, is a dream come true! I love this place! I had found them through Instagram and I knew I had to try this place out! I'm thoroughly surprised by how good this place is. If you know me, I love churros and they do a pretty good job with them! The churros come as either sweet or savory. We chose to get them sweet with a side of dulce de leche, which is a total game changer! It works so well together cause the churro isn't overly sugared so the dulce de leche works with it well! The empanadas are also my fave! I had gotten the mushroom and cheese, carne, and Jamin & cheese and they were all extremely tasty! I do have to say that the mushroom and cheese was my favorite of the 3. All of them came out fried to perfection and were piping hot! We definitely need to order more next time cause this place is amazing! Recently ordered some last week and they were still amazing! Oh yeah, don't forget to get a chai latte it's super flavorful and little spicy! I love it! Total for 2: $30 read more

Chalos - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Summary: Decent lunchtime eats for an area lacking in this cuisine Details: * Just reopened for indoor dining after a lengthy COVID closure/setup * Empanadas come in baked and fried varieties * Compared to El Porteno, these were far less substantial (in both size and filling), but offered up flavors you don't really see at the former * Breakfast burrito was pretty standard, but places like Sun Rise do it better Accessibility: Inside is super spacious so accessibility shouldn't be a problem at all read more

Nice food, very authentic, perfect breakfast options. Service is good as well as the ambiance read more

We ordered the latte and bonbon, plus #6 - #9, pan fried. All were amazing! The staff (and owner?) were super friendly. It sounds like you can also order batches of empanadas to cook at home. Clean, cute decor, and comfy seating. Plenty of nearby street parking. This place is definitely a gem we would like to return to! read more

Chalos - #6. Humita Empanada, #8. Cebolla and Queso Empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Neighborhood empanada spot in the Sunset. Parking is easy. They sell fried/baked empanadas, coffee, and churros. We tried the sweet beef, spicy beef, and ham & cheese empanadas. The cashier recommended the sweet/spicy beef. They came out very hot and yummy! Will be back to try the drinks and the churros. It was freezing inside though-bring a jacket on a cold SF day! read more

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This place was a great gem! The shop is currently running to go orders as the inside of the shop is closed due to Covid rules, so you order at the door through a microphone or you can even place your order online. Either way both are efficient. The empanadas here are great! You can choose to have them fried or baked, I recommend getting fried if you are eating them right away and getting them baked if it will be sometime before you get to eat them. Either way they tasted really good. The empanadas are stamped with a marking so you know what flavor it is, they have a little cheat sheet of the flavors when you order. Also, the churros with the dipping sauce was fantastic! I definitely recommend getting that as well. The place is great. It is a small business, the owner Gonzalo is so nice and friendly! I definitely recommend this place. read more

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The empanadas here are fantastic, but they also quietly have the best breakfast burrito I've had in SF and excellent coffee. The owner is also a great, affable guy and was incredibly welcoming to me and my picky 4 year old, who finished every bite of his empanada. read more

We love a good empanada, so we've been wanting try Chalos for a while. After a hike at Lands End, we finally made our way over here. We decided to get three to share as a snack and went with Baked Spicy Beef, Fried Beef, and Fried Spicy Chicken. We both thought these tasted fresh and that the filling was good. Our favorite was definitely the Baked Spicy Beef! Surprisingly, we actually liked the baked dough more than fried but both were good. The space itself is very spacious and clean. read more

Chalos - Baked Spicy Beef, Fried Spicy Chicken, and Fried Beef - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The coffee here was good--definitely the highlight of my visit. However, the breakfast burrito was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really stand out or have the flavor I was hoping for. The service was friendly and good, and the ambiance was clean. I might stop by again for the coffee but would probably try something else on the menu next time. read more