Angel was amazing with his service!…read more For management, there seemed to be a aggressive delivery driver whom was very impatient and rude with Angel and seemed to want to make trouble. I too was waiting for my order and the driver just got in my way rudely. I believe Angel was as respectful as anyone can be in such a situation. Other then that the most Tasteful Emapanadas you will find in LA and great service. I will be back!

This is a must-go every time I go to The Grove Farmer's Market. Such a great stand tucked away but…read morenot too hard to find. Good variety of flavors of empanadas. My personal favorites are the Dulce de Leche and the Filipino Beef! Yesterday, I went back and go the Dulce de Leche as a midday snack. Perfect snack and sweet treat! Prices are pretty high, about $6.15 an empanada, which is my only gripe. However, they are filling and worth it. The people who work there are kind and efficient. This is a place I would recommend time and time again!

I Manoly's Bakery. Their caldo de res is excellent!!! Yummy yuca, carrots, chunks of beef, green…read morebean, and carrots. Very authentic and traditional menu. They are on a busy street kind of hole in the wall vibes but I'm always able to find street parking. They have 6 or so tables inside or of course you can order to go.

Manoly's Bakery has a variety of Mexican and Oaxacan foods, including pastries, juices and…read moresmoothies. They have a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant, which is a rare luxury in LA. For the food: The bean and cheese pupusa is tasty. The hard shell taco is topped with ingredients, but the shell is pretty thin and shredded lettuce was mostly the tough core. The jamaica is refreshing and lightly sweetened. The refried beans is nice and smooth and I'd expect their bean and cheese burrito to be excellent.

I'm not sure why it took me this long to find this place but I'm so happy I did! As a Brazilian, I…read morehave to say this is one of the best places for Brazilian food in LA. I was really surprised when I tried it. Food is fresh, flavors are amazing and portions are great. I ordered for the first time last week and I've been ordering almost every day since then. Will def be my go to from now on. You guys need to open a restaurant ASAP!

Overall I liked this place located in a small shopping center with underground parking. The food…read moreis kosher and appears very casual inside. The service was very friendly. I really liked my red snapper fried fish sandwich, Israeli salad, and rice pilaf. It washed down well with my orange soda. My family so so enjoyed their meals. I thought everything was well flavored.

Fish is very fresh!! Salmon I highly recommend to get. Fish is caught fresh daily! I got the salmon…read morefillet with a baked potato and zucchini , was not a huge fan of the zucchini tasted very wet, and just not much flavor! It's causal ambiance. I do recommend to sit outdoors over indoors!

I was craving Colombian empanadas at the beach and ended up at Rico's. The owner, I assume,…read more(working shirtless, beach-casual vibe) took my order -- I asked for the special, grabbed a ginger-lemon seltzer from the fridge, and got two ground beef empanadas. Total came to $16 plus tax and tip, about $20 -- solid value for dinner on the beach. I asked for chimichurri, but it came already poured over the empanadas rather than on the side. I wish the waiter had asked first -- I'd have preferred it separate so the crust stayed fully crisp. Everything was served in a simple disposable tray with a plastic spoon, and no napkins came with the order, which mattered more given the sauce situation. You can't grab and pick the empanada up without getting sauce on your hands and trying to eat the empanada with a spoon just crumbles everything... Despite that, the crust held up reasonably well, and the filling was rich and full of umami, a touch dry on its own but the chimichurri more than made up for it. Would I go back? Yes. Would I ask for sauce on the side next time? Definitely Suggestion for the owner: 1. Offer a to-go half-dozen option cause your empanadas are 2. always ask customers whether they want sauce on or on the side -- (or include napkins by default when chimichurri's involved)

Empanadas are a great alternative if you don't want a hot dog, pizza, hamburger or any other junk…read moreon the boardwalk. They bake the empanadas to order. Some are already cooked and just need to be reheated, which only takes a few minutes while those with cheese take at least 10 minutes. I ordered the eggplant and jalapeño and cheese just before leaving. The staff said the eggplant would be ready quick but the jalapeño and cheese would take about 5 minutes. My parking time was ending in 10 minutes so I figured that's perfect. 15 minutes later, other patrons were crowding around waiting for their orders while I was still waiting for my jalapeño and cheese. The staff and small ovens were doing their best and were finally able to get everyone's orders out. They put a good amount of chimichurri on top, the crust is crispy and the flavorful fillings were hot. Besides empanadas, they offer fresh baked cookies, muffins, bottled beverages, coffee and tea drinks. I'd definitely come back but will keep in mind the ones with cheese take a while!

Fantastic flavors and the portions are generous; at least by my observation of LA standards. I had…read morethe Criolla and spicy pollo. Both make me wish they had a spot at home. We have unrivaled Latin cuisines at home, including Colombian, Cuban, and Puerto Rican, but Argentinian seems less prominent. The owner Roque is a really genuine and thoughtful guy. He lit up when I told him my first and probably last (for a while) visit was delicious. That's how you know you're in for a treat; when someone who's been in this business 30+ years is just as excited as the first time when you commend their craft. If you're lucky enough to try here, enjoy!

Absolutely delicious empanadas in the area! We stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon and we were the…read moreonly customers at that time. We were greeting by a friendly staff member, perhaps the owner, who helped us with our empanada selection. We got spicy chicken, spicy beef, corn, and criolla empanadas. I strongly recommend the Criolla empanada, which is the most traditional, Argentinian empanada. It has ground beef, raisins, eggs, green onions, and spices. It was absolutely delicious and, when I go back, I will select this empanada!! I also recommend the corn empanadas (humita), especially if you're looking for a vegetarian option. It has corn, melted mozzarella, and white sauce. So delicious! I got these to go, but there are cute tables indoors and outdoors if you want to enjoy your empanadas there. They also sell mate and other Argentinian goodies like alfajores. Prices are reasonable; you can purchase just a few or a dozen. This has become my favorite empanada place!

Wow! This place has remarkably healthy, delicious and quality food. The lamb, salmon, koobideh,…read morebeef and appetizers were absolutely show stoppers. Delicious and healthy. Such a gem of a place. Must try for anyone who enjoys Mediterranean food. Quality hunts, eggplant, yogurt appetizers as well. Great hidden find!

Wholesome Foods is awesome. It's mostly a catering biz, but there's a takeout window for individual…read moreorders M-F until 1:30pm. I've come twice and my fave is the chicken koobideh plate (prices increased recently - now $17.50 single order, $25.50 double). The single order has two sticks and is more than filling for one person. The plates come with choice of veggies and rice. My go-to is the grilled or Persian style veggies and saffron rice. Sauces are 50 cents, and the sesame chili has a nice little kick to it and the dairy free tahini. There's also tatziki, mango habanero, and chimichurri. Food is typically ready in about 10-15 minutes, and there's metered street parking in Venice or free nearby lots. Cross-streets are south side of Venice x Cardiff.

You had me at Korean BBQ Empanada!!…read more Little spot at the LA Original Farmers Market. They have every kind of Empanada you can think of with so many unique flavors from savory to sweet. When i saw Korean BBQ I was stopped in my tracks and had to try. Sooooo Yimmy!!! My friend tried the Carne asada, its was yummy as well but the Korean BBQ stole she show for me. Staff was welcoming and working hard as the line just kept flowing in. If you are even at the Farmers market add them to your stop!

Nonna has a wide variety of empanadas anywhere from vegetarian to meat to savory to sweet. This is…read morehow good they are. I am now waiting for the Samosa vegetarian. They are out of them. It is gonna take a half an hour. There are two locations of Nonna's one is located in the Grand Central marketplace in downtown Los Angeles. This location is at the Fairfax original farmers market. What started out as a five star review for this Place ended up being a two star. I came to the counter and asked if they were going to have any more Samosa Veggie. I was told it would take a half an hour so I sat down and waited for a half an hour, went up to the counter and asked do they have any available? They said the guy that baked them just went on break and it's gonna take another 20 minutes. That is totally unacceptable for them to tell me they would have some in a half an hour and then completely ignored me and just went ahead and did their own thing. THEY LIED TO ME, so this place gets a two star rating. I'd I'd rather go to the location in downtown Los Angeles. Don't ever come to this location. I can see why they got a low rating overall. OWNERS OF THIS LOCATION TAKE NOTE YOUR EMPLOYEES LIE TO THE CUSTOMERS.