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I have finally found an empanada rival to my North Bay favorite. El Sur has terrible hours (you have to be local to get a taste), but these empanadas are filling and, more importantly, delicious and perfectly cooked. It's a counter service restaurant, but service is friendly, and they know what they're doing. I loved the traditional empanada so much I'm hoping I can find a way to escape work early one day again so I can pick some up.
Must try! The people are friendly and food is delicious. Got the traditional empanada, carne sauve and churros. Empanada was fresh and the crust was very crispy. The churros were pretty good as well. Great indoor dining and there's a parking lot right next door. If you're in Redwood City make sure to stop by.
I thought this was a pretty good empanada shop. They have seating and the place is really clean which is a plus. It felt like a restaurant. I enjoy the nice glass casing of the empanadas for customers to see. I don't like how each empanada is a different size and shape though; even though they are all priced the same, their sizes vary which is slightly annoying. For example, their traditional was big in size (regular empanada size). It had incredible flavor from the diced beef cubes which was basically steak bits. The marinade and filling was delicious and the best traditional Argentinian beef empanada I've had. On the other hand, their Parisien flavor was small like a tiny ball shape. It had Kurobuta Ham, prosciutto, and 5-cheeses but this whole thing was a small puff pastry. I wish all the flavors were the same shape and size to better stretch our money. The empanadas are amazing tasting and freshly made. I'd love to come back for more but El Sur needs to make each one equal in size otherwise it'll feel like I'm getting ripped off for my money. Maybe next time El Sur?
My best friend and I were in Argentina eating empanadas all over the place and this place could easily fit right in! Got there within the last hour before close and the staff was just as helpful as if I would've been there in the morning. The food was equally as flavorful! Love the mushroom cheese, the traditional was super savory and comforting, and the chicken was an easy go to! They even have frozen empanadas to bake at home when you need a quick little meal! Come support them, they totally deserve the business!
Thanks to Paolo and Marianne for a wonderful event with delicious food! Everything was so full of flavor, and I will definitely be back to pick up more Traditional beef empanadas and to try the breakfast flavor! Marianne was great to learn from and I love the story of how the building was originally her parent's grocery store! It was also very nice of them to have the chips and charcuterie boards out when we arrived, and the drink selection! Thank you again to Marianne, Paolo, and the staff members for a great experience!
A hidden gem! So excited to get fresh made empanadas and especially vegan ones to boot. Only two flavors of this option currently but the Championes (mushroom/cheese) is very flavorful and filling. Several vegetarian as well as the expected meat ones too. Great little cafe - looks like they are set up to do coffee but didn't see a menu for those offerings. Well worth coming in to check them out. Also sell frozen unbaked to take home = I got a couple of those to try but haven't made them yet. Pro-tip -easy to miss the parking lot next door and street parking is challenging.
I never knew this place even existed and when I was there for an event, I had the opportunity to taste these wonderful handmade Argentinian style empanadas. They are worth the price--flaky crust, packed with filling and so flavorful. There are many choices--beef, chicken, vegetarian, fruit filled and even a breakfast version. If you want to have some for a rainy day, you can purchase frozen ones too--easy to bake, no thawing needed. I bought frozen ones for home--the traditional and the breakfast ones. It's an open space--cafe style, so you can have a coffee, enjoy your empanada or takeaway. Definitely worth checking out--not far from the Costco either.
They have a parking lot on the side of the building which was easy to access. The inside was very neat, clean, and aesthetic. The display case was helpful in generating an idea of what we wanted to order and the staff at the register was very friendly in explaining what her favorite empanada was and making recommendations. We didn't wait long for our food and we ate inside the place. It was amazing! Would definitely return here. Thank you for your hospitality and great food!
i grabbed some empanadas from the el sur food truck outside fort mason during a craft fair. overall, the quality is really great but i think it's a bit overpriced in my opinion ($8 per empanada). i've tried the mushroom, chicken, and beef and all are solid! i would recommend if you're in the mood for yummy empanadas! hopefully i'll be able to try the brick and mortar location soon!
Omg these are some of the best empanadas I've ever had! The mushroom one was so delicious I had to order another one. It was creamy and savory and the flaky crust was very tasty. I loved how they had a private parking lot and it was a quiet lunch spot with friends! Can't wait to go back.
Definitely 5 stars! I have gone to the Menlo Park food trucks and had their empanadas and they were absolutely amazing. I just saw that they now have a store on Middlefield Road. I had a beef empanada and it was delicious. They also have a special with two empanadas and a salad for $17. The flavor and spices were perfect and they were very filling. I took some frozen empanada's home in their take and bake freezer! The owner was telling me they do a lot of catering. I will definitely use them for my next party. They are south of Costco in Redwood city and they have a nice size parking lot so it's easy to get in and get out. I would definitely recommend them and if you haven't tried an empanada before, just come in one time and you will be hooked!
Are these the best empanadas in the bay area?? The tradicional, pollo and champiñón were all excellent! Friendly staff to help you choose and the place is clean and simple. The alfajores are worth snagging as well
Come for the empanadas, stay for the chill aesthetic vibes... Right at the base of Potrero Hill, this now brick-and-mortar family business is serving up hot flaky empanadas! There's plenty of street parking and a couple in the immediate lot. Easily accessible by bus as well. Features cafe-style seating proving a great place to meet up and hang out for a glass of wine. Would not come with a group larger than 4. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable; willing to talk through any dietary restrictions. I've honestly tried many of the flavors and can confidently say you can't go wrong! The empanadas are Argentinean style with french culinary flair. This pairing is a perfect harmony for the tasty stuffy and buttery crust. Their meat is locally sourced here in Northern California at Five Dot Ranch and you can taste the love folded into each bite. Fun fact: they first sold these out of a Citroën H-Type van, if you're not familiar look it up!! Great idea for catering too~
This place was awesome! Walking in, the place has a nice open space; very quaint and decorated. Grade: A I ordered the Traditional (spicy hand cut beef), Champiognes (mushroom), Manzana (apple), and the Dulce de Leche Banana empanadas. The empanadas are delicious!!! The mushroom one had a lot of flavor and very cheesy, but not excessive. (The cheese pull was perfect!) The apple one was tasty as well. The hand cut beef was the best version of traditional Argentinian empanadas I've had. The dulce de leche banana was very sweet if you are into it. The caramel within was a very generous portion. I wish I had some vanilla been ice cream with it! They all had generous portions of filling and the shell was beautiful; flaky yet had a nive chew to it. No disappointment there! Grade: A+ The quality of product you receive is definitely above and beyond. After reading the owner's bio on their website, I came to find out their incredible story. The owner, Marianne, studied at Cordon Bleu, and trained in famous kitchens like French Laundry. It all makes sense why the pastry is so amazing. Thank you El Sur! You are definitely on my list of greats! read more
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Thank you so much! Our #1 priority is the quality of our empanadas.…
Cozy empanada bar with a very Argentinan vibe. Friendly staff and delicious empanadas. We tried 4 empanadas - mushroom, spinach, chicken and beef. The veggie Empanadas were served with chimichuri sauce and the meat empanadas were served with a red spicy sauce. Parking is pretty easy with a small dedicated lot plus street parking. Highly recommend! read more
I have finally found an empanada rival to my North Bay favorite. El Sur has terrible hours (you have to be local to get a taste), but these empanadas are filling and, more importantly, delicious and perfectly cooked. It's a counter service restaurant, but service is friendly, and they know what they're doing. I loved the traditional empanada so much I'm hoping I can find a way to escape work early one day again so I can pick some up. read more
Must try! The people are friendly and food is delicious. Got the traditional empanada, carne sauve and churros. Empanada was fresh and the crust was very crispy. The churros were pretty good as well. Great indoor dining and there's a parking lot right next door. If you're in Redwood City make sure to stop by. read more
2 years ago
I thought this was a pretty good empanada shop. They have seating and the place is really clean which is a plus. It felt like a restaurant. I enjoy the nice glass casing of the empanadas for customers to see. I don't like how each empanada is a different size and shape though; even though they are all priced the same, their sizes vary which is slightly annoying. For example, their traditional was big in size (regular empanada size). It had incredible flavor from the diced beef cubes which was basically steak bits. The marinade and filling was delicious and the best traditional Argentinian beef empanada I've had. On the other hand, their Parisien flavor was small like a tiny ball shape. It had Kurobuta Ham, prosciutto, and 5-cheeses but this whole thing was a small puff pastry. I wish all the flavors were the same shape and size to better stretch our money. The empanadas are amazing tasting and freshly made. I'd love to come back for more but El Sur needs to make each one equal in size otherwise it'll feel like I'm getting ripped off for my money. Maybe next time El Sur? read more
8 months ago
My best friend and I were in Argentina eating empanadas all over the place and this place could easily fit right in! Got there within the last hour before close and the staff was just as helpful as if I would've been there in the morning. The food was equally as flavorful! Love the mushroom cheese, the traditional was super savory and comforting, and the chicken was an easy go to! They even have frozen empanadas to bake at home when you need a quick little meal! Come support them, they totally deserve the business! read more
Thanks to Paolo and Marianne for a wonderful event with delicious food! Everything was so full of flavor, and I will definitely be back to pick up more Traditional beef empanadas and to try the breakfast flavor! Marianne was great to learn from and I love the story of how the building was originally her parent's grocery store! It was also very nice of them to have the chips and charcuterie boards out when we arrived, and the drink selection! Thank you again to Marianne, Paolo, and the staff members for a great experience! read more
A hidden gem! So excited to get fresh made empanadas and especially vegan ones to boot. Only two flavors of this option currently but the Championes (mushroom/cheese) is very flavorful and filling. Several vegetarian as well as the expected meat ones too. Great little cafe - looks like they are set up to do coffee but didn't see a menu for those offerings. Well worth coming in to check them out. Also sell frozen unbaked to take home = I got a couple of those to try but haven't made them yet. Pro-tip -easy to miss the parking lot next door and street parking is challenging. read more
I never knew this place even existed and when I was there for an event, I had the opportunity to taste these wonderful handmade Argentinian style empanadas. They are worth the price--flaky crust, packed with filling and so flavorful. There are many choices--beef, chicken, vegetarian, fruit filled and even a breakfast version. If you want to have some for a rainy day, you can purchase frozen ones too--easy to bake, no thawing needed. I bought frozen ones for home--the traditional and the breakfast ones. It's an open space--cafe style, so you can have a coffee, enjoy your empanada or takeaway. Definitely worth checking out--not far from the Costco either. read more
They have a parking lot on the side of the building which was easy to access. The inside was very neat, clean, and aesthetic. The display case was helpful in generating an idea of what we wanted to order and the staff at the register was very friendly in explaining what her favorite empanada was and making recommendations. We didn't wait long for our food and we ate inside the place. It was amazing! Would definitely return here. Thank you for your hospitality and great food! read more
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Marianne D.
Thank you for your kind words, we're so glad you enjoyed our…
11 months ago
i grabbed some empanadas from the el sur food truck outside fort mason during a craft fair. overall, the quality is really great but i think it's a bit overpriced in my opinion ($8 per empanada). i've tried the mushroom, chicken, and beef and all are solid! i would recommend if you're in the mood for yummy empanadas! hopefully i'll be able to try the brick and mortar location soon! read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
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Marianne D.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to know that you love our…
3 months ago
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Marianne D.
Thanks for making the trip to Redwood City, hope to see you again…
2 years ago
Omg these are some of the best empanadas I've ever had! The mushroom one was so delicious I had to order another one. It was creamy and savory and the flaky crust was very tasty. I loved how they had a private parking lot and it was a quiet lunch spot with friends! Can't wait to go back. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Definitely 5 stars! I have gone to the Menlo Park food trucks and had their empanadas and they were absolutely amazing. I just saw that they now have a store on Middlefield Road. I had a beef empanada and it was delicious. They also have a special with two empanadas and a salad for $17. The flavor and spices were perfect and they were very filling. I took some frozen empanada's home in their take and bake freezer! The owner was telling me they do a lot of catering. I will definitely use them for my next party. They are south of Costco in Redwood city and they have a nice size parking lot so it's easy to get in and get out. I would definitely recommend them and if you haven't tried an empanada before, just come in one time and you will be hooked! read more
Come for the empanadas, stay for the chill aesthetic vibes... Right at the base of Potrero Hill, this now brick-and-mortar family business is serving up hot flaky empanadas! There's plenty of street parking and a couple in the immediate lot. Easily accessible by bus as well. Features cafe-style seating proving a great place to meet up and hang out for a glass of wine. Would not come with a group larger than 4. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable; willing to talk through any dietary restrictions. I've honestly tried many of the flavors and can confidently say you can't go wrong! The empanadas are Argentinean style with french culinary flair. This pairing is a perfect harmony for the tasty stuffy and buttery crust. Their meat is locally sourced here in Northern California at Five Dot Ranch and you can taste the love folded into each bite. Fun fact: they first sold these out of a Citroën H-Type van, if you're not familiar look it up!! Great idea for catering too~ read more
1 year ago
Came all the way from San Jose to have this delicious empanadas! Pollo spicy was a good kick but Nutella with banana had my heart! The place is super cute, super clean and the lady very sympathetic. You can also bring some frozen ones to bake at home, like me read more
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Marianne D.
Thank you for coming and we hope to see you again soon!
New sweet little empanada shop in town. I ordered the traditional beef and mushroom and cheese (sorry forgot the name) empanadas. Super flavorful. Vegan options as well. Owner seems to know what they've doing. She was very helpful in making my selection. read more
1 year ago
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Marianne D.
So glad you found us! Hope to see you again soon :)
1 year ago
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Thank you for coming and so happy to know you enjoyed it! We look…
4 years ago
Finally a good place for empanadas in San Francisco! We were greeted by a friendly woman. There are not a lot of options but still a good variety. Nice small place, with details of Buenos Aires on the walls. Empanadas: 6152782/10 The dough is good, nice flavor. A lot of filling! -Verde: Usually veggie empanadas don't have olives but it was good. -Carne suave: A little bit sweet but still liked the flavor. -Parisien: Wow... it's a better version of the classic ham and cheese. The green onion and chive elevate it at another level. My favorite! Salsas: All of them are good! A liiiiiitle bit spicy for my taste but I get it, here everything is spicy. Please add Humita, Caprese and Onion & Cheese or Bell Pepper and Cheese! Pleeeeease! As an Uruguayan (empanadas are part of our culture) I approve this place *happy tears Bad for my diet but the calories are so worth it! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Absolutely delicious! A true gem in Redwood City. A must try for lovers of Argentinian food. You can tell everything is hand made with love. Such a beautiful location. I recommend dining in the cafe where you will be greeted with a smile and experience excellent service. I will be back soon to try more delecacies from the menu. read more
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Marianne D.
Thank you for your kind words! We appreciate that you noticed all…
1 year ago
3 years ago
Excellent empanadas! 4.5 star. However, way too picante for my Argentinean friends in BA. I enjoyed the crust and the filling. Mushroom was my favorite. This location is not a store, but you can order take out onsite. Parking is very limited. read more
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Marianne D.
Thanks for the review! We understand the spice issue (our family is…
Was treated to a lunch special from El Sur and my goodness was it delicious! In my box, I had 2 Traditional empanadas which featured Hand cut Five Dot Ranch beef, onion, oregano, pimentón, red pepper flake, olive, egg. The beef was so remarkably tender and I absolutely loved the salty tang from the green olives! Definitely would have again. I kind of wished I had an opportunity to try a different flavored empanada for my second one, but beggars can't be choosers so that'll have to wait another day. I am taking off a star because my second one might have spent a couple minutes too long in the oven. It was on the toasty side which added some unwelcomed bitter notes (should have eaten this one first). With the lunch special I also received a hearty side salad which a lot of crunchy radishes and fennel slivers. It was really quite good! To finish it off, we got a dulce de leche alfajores cookie. Not gonna lie, it could have used a little more dulce de leche. Definitely interested in potentially getting a box of frozen ones some day. Its totally worth it and I can attest that 2 full empanadas is very filling for a person on the smaller side. read more
2 years ago
Friendly service and high-quality, fresh, empanadas, Argentine-style. Love the pollo with chimichurri. Excellent! read more
Order hot food pickup of empanadas for a picnic this afternoon. Order process was very easy and clear. Pricing is fair for the quality and quantity of the food. Business was easy to find, ample parking (in lot or on street) and pickup was ready at designated time (easy-least). The empanadas are very tasty...I bought some of each variety. All the flavors (meat and veggie) are delicious. First time eating their Manzana (sweet apple)...not disappointed...so good...an apple hand pie. One empanada makes a good snack...2-3 can a meal. They were still warm/not when I got them to the picnic. Every is enjoying as I type this review. Great place, great service, a must visit business. read more
2 years ago
So fantastic! Beautiful ambiance - I loved the decor and furniture. Service was super kind and friendly, and most of all, the empanadas were delicious! I enjoyed my order so much I bought three packs and two sauces to make at home. Definitely recommend! read more
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