Johnny Pacific's empanadas are amazing. I go here at least once a week. My favorites are the Kailua Pig, Cajun Sausage, Chorizo and Potato, and Bacon Jalapeno. I usually change up my order and I'm never dissatisfied when I try a new empanada. Today I ordered a Chicken Pastor for the first time and it was delicious. I don't think you can go wrong here. I absolutely love Johnny Pacific's. I was going here since they were on Saticoy on the other side of Saticoy and Winnetka. They keep it simple and they never disappoint. The service is great, the building is kept clean, and its in a very convenient location. Just a great place all around. read more

We all loved the empanadas. We tried the ham and cheese, bacon jalapeños, Spinach and cheese and beef. We loved them all. The service was also great and friendly. read more

Absolutely their empanadas! They are the deep friend kind and full of amazing flavors and tastes. They have a great selection of chimichuri sauce as well. My favorites include the mushroom one and the beef one. Staff is always extremely pleasant and nice. read more

Pretty good empanadas and more. I had the Island Style skewers which came with a delicious salad and one empanada. I had the chicken al pastor which was pretty tasty. This is obviously a popular place but we service is pretty fast. The prices are a little high, that's my only complaint. read more

Soooo good! Definitely not traditional empanadas but seriously the best empanadas I've had! Pro tip - try the chocolate coconut one for dessert. Tried it on a whim and didn't have high hopes because I don't usually like coconut but it's crazy how good it is!! read more

Johnny Pacific - spinach cheese empanada with chimmichurri sauce!!! - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

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My go to spot for empanadas. I've been coming here for years. Recently picked up some veggie and meat option empanadas for a dinner party for friends in Venice. They loved it so much they want to make the trick to the valley just for Johnny's. Salad with chicken was another fav. Can't go wrong with anything you order here. Super friendly and peppy staff as well. read more

Has to be one of the best places to eat! Everything was perfect. Staff was friendly and the kitchen and bathroom was clean. That's a big plus to me.... Space was small but appointed properly. As we enjoyed our meal, a steady stream of customers filed in. We will be back! read more

Johnny Pacific - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

I've tried this place once before and finally came back after a long time because one of my close friends who is also a yelppie took me here! The empanadas are amazing! Spinach and cheese is forever my fave but the beef tinga & chicken al pastor are also delicious! The lunch combo is amazing. It's big and comes with 2 empanadas, a salad (signature upgrade for extra) OR fries and a canned drink (refresco upgrade for extra). Me and my friend shared it and it got us full! Because the sides are a big portion recommend getting 1/2 salad and 1/2 fries. The sauces take the empanadas over the top. My favorites: chimichurri, basil aioli (the BEST) & the chipotle sauce! Feel free to mix them! for dessert, the banana Nutella empenada with caramel sauce is a MUST GET. They also have skewer plates and special dishes. It's a small store but nice. The owner is such a nice guy! The parking lot is small but there's always someone coming and going so parking isn't difficult! read more

Empanadas are very tasty. Not greasy. Crunchy shell. Filling amount is more than enough. Best in town. My family and I grew up with empanadas, so we know great empanadas. Johnny Pacific is good. The front of the house is clean and has a good vibe. The front of the house staff is friendly with a smile and very helpful and patient. My only suggestion for improvement is for the back of the house to be a bit more friendly and I felt rushed when I was asking about the different sauces. I was not asked what I wanted by the back of the house compared to what I was told by the front of the house. Also, I bought a about a dozen empanadas, and they could have done a better job separating and/or labeling the different kinds. The back of the house person was actually confused as to which one is which. Easily solvable by using different color toothpicks or some sort of labeling system. The price seems to be increasing rather quickly based on the prior reviews and pictures in Yelp just from months ago. All in all, I will be back when I am in the mood for empanadas, and while I can still afford them as ownership/management seem to be reading the same great reviews about their place and they are taking full advantage of it by sneaking in increases quite often. read more

Their empanadas are to die for! They're so crunchy and gooey and cheesy on the inside. You're definitely going to need more than 1, because you'll be craving more. The saybces that I have tried that compliment the empanadas are the chimmi churri sauce and their basil aioli. If you want a more acidic sauce the chimmi churri is the one for you. The basil aioli is thick and creamy and also pairs really well. The next time I come I definitely look forward to trying their dessert empanadas, especially the banana Nutella one. read more

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I've been missing my mothers empanadas and my coworker told me about Johnny Pacific. Hesitant but hopefully I decided to check them out today. First: thank you Warren! That guy is patient, I called in a couple of times and kept adding stuff to my order. He dealt with it like a pro and with a smile. Second: I love this place. I'd like to dedicate the next 5 lbs I gain to Johnny Pacific. I started with beef, then pork, then chicken, then I saw the pic of cheese spinach and called back to add it on. Then I decided I needed to try the chimichurri skewers. Then when I got there I decided I needed the Nutella banana empanada. EVERY SINGLE THING WAS DELICIOUS. Everything! I mean, this is a winning horse you want to bet on. My favorite? I can't decide. Kailua pork= moist pork with a slightly sweet sauce. Texture was like carnitas. Soooo good and please make sure to dip it in the sauce (looks like duck sauce) Chicken pastor= not your typical bright red pastor, it was more reminiscent of chicken casserole. Don't mind the difference, it's still delicious. Beef= traditional ground beef.... can't go wrong here. Their chimichurri sauce is just.... beyond. Cheese and Spanish: I loved!!!! Perfect for Breakfast. White cheese with tasty spinach. I felt healthy even though I knew I was being a fatass. Nutella banana= get me a coffee, I'm ready for dessert again. So yummy!!!! Chimichurri skewers= you've read my review. Clearly you know it's fantastic! read more

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Tasty empanadas and I like the new spot. Its nice to switch things up and the people are friendly

I ordered the Chicken Satay and wow was it good! My taste buds were shot into outer space at how moist and juicy the chicken was. The plate comes with a side of rice with a sauce on top, a salad with mango and a vinaigrette and 2 skewers of chicken with a total of 4 pieces. Again, the chicken was really good and the freshness of the salad with the chicken was phenomenal. The only downside would be that the plate was close to $17.00 and with tip it turned into a $19.00-$20.00 meal. read more

I love coming here Isabel, Rosa, And Ernie are the best I always come in here and I am always greeted with a smile They always give great customer service Johnny pacific has a amazing empanadas my favorite are the tinga and beef empanadas and the dessert ones are the banana empanadas they are so good and fresh. ! I highly recommend this place totally worth every penny! read more

Johnny Pacific - The lunch special is the best ! - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Johnny Pacific has always been my go-to's whenever i'm hungry. Especially since it's so close to me Other than that, their service is by far the best. They're the type of people that actually cares for their customers. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is just amazing. As for their food, the empanadas are to die for My favorites are: spinach & cheese, chorizo & potato, ham & cheese, chicken al pastor, and mushroom. I really recommend! They also have veggie options too for those who don't eat meat. The plates are also soooo good. The salmon plate with the mango salad is so appetizing. On top of that, their drinks are sooo good. Especially the guava-aid. Highly highly recommend 11/10 I'll never get tired of this place :) read more

The food is great, freshly made and the service is good. That's all I have to say , but yelp insisted I say more.

Always always great. Love the new location. Great parking and the Chimichurri sauce is SO GOOD! read more

I love me empanadas and they kill it!!! Every one I've tried I loved. They also make great skewers. read more

This is the place to be if you're craving empanadas. I tried: 1. The beef: the best traditional empanada. I wished I'd got them all in this flavor, but what fun is that? 2. The pork: I liked the taste of the meat but I wasn't feeling it in the empanada. Still ate every bite. 3. Spinach + cheese (vegetarian): delicious. Reheated in the oven the following day and had it for breakfast. 4. Corn (vegetarian): loved the taste of the roasted corn and it was very cheesy. These are just a few of the selections to choose from. I'll be back--likely for lunch, as they have a good special. read more

Johnny Pacific - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Amazing best food you can eat all around. I'm sure I'll be back soon something i would definitely try if i were you.

Nice food good service everything very clean I'm back to again thank you tray to everyone Johnny pacific

If you are looking for amazing empanadas in the San Fernando valley look no further than Johnny Pacific!! Plenty of options, amazing flavor and great pricing!! read more

New to the area, and wanted to kill some time and get something quick before I headed out. I came across Johnny Pacific, cause it was close, open, and had great reviews. After I eventually got there, I was surprised to see that it was a lot smaller than I imagined. Like no more seating area then six tables (that seat about 4 people each). Also be ready for very low lighting. As I sat there waiting for my food and eating, I noticed 90% of the people bought their food to go and almost all ordered empanadas. As was my first time I decided to try (4) different flavors of emapandas. NOTE: All the empanadas' come with their signature sauces, but I got everything on one plate. There was absolutely now way to know which empanada was which and which sauce was which and which sauce paired with which empanada. (Yeah, see how confusing that last sentence was? It was that confusing for me too, so I just tried a little of every sauce with every empanada.) Also, the dough on all of the empanda's were cooked the same; a little crispy, not chewy, and soft. 1. Cajun Sausage was probably my least favorite of the four. The inside was very oily and greasy. I feel like I was eating a lot of grease and cajun spice with a little sausage. Good thing the empanada was a bread cause that also helped drown the taste of oil. 2. Chicken-Al Pastor was nothing special. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but the chicken didn't have much flavor. It was like an empanada with chicken breast that wasn't salted much or juicy. Like a safe bet. Probably something for someone who's a picky eater and isn't adventurous, if you catch my drift. 3. BBQ Pull Pork was probably my favorite empanada. What can I say, it was good pulled pork and sweet, tangy, barbaque sauce. I especially liked it with the thicker, creamy, tan sauce. 4. Chorizo and Potato empanada was one that I also enjoyed. You would think that the chorizo would also be as oily as the Cajun Sausage one, but it wasn't. (I'm thinking maybe because the potato and bread helps soak up some of that..?) I only remember tasting a little meat, but the potatoes gave it a little more sustenance. I also enjoyed this with the tan sauce. Overall, I thought it was a little pricey for four empanadas, but I don't really have any prices to compare them with. Although my I thought it was a little pricer, I would still come back for an empanada if in the mood. Especially to try the other ones, there are so many different empanadas sold here and looks like they may even add different ones every so often. read more

Johnny Pacific - What's this sauce? I think I liked it the best. - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

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Simple menu but all great stuff! Inside seating is quite neat and the service is very friendly read more

Johnny Pacific - Chimichuri plate - Latin American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Great empanadas! The best I've found in the valley! Must try. I highly recommend and preordering is easy for fast pick up for your holidays.

The food is amazing the service is excellent everyone is so nice and did I forget to mention the food is excellent

I wanted to like this place, but I'm not into deep fried empanadas. If you bake them, then I would be a repeat customer. Lots of options if you like them deep fried though. read more

Delicious empanadas. Crispy and the sauces are awesome. Get them all. They have nice lunch specials.

Love their empanadas. Best I've ever had. Recommend this place to everyone . The ham cheese, chicken pastor and kailua are my favorite read more

Pros: Yummy sauces, especially chimichurri Crispy skin Diverse fillings Cons: Lack of variety of food beyond empanadas Recs: Eat empanadas fresh and hot Don't burn your tongue If you love chimichurri, substitute all your sauces with chimichurri (each filling comes with a default sauce) Cajun sausage and beef tinga read more

Delicious!!! The food is to die for! Highly recommend the steak with the chimichurri sauce on the sauce. The place itself was clean and all of the employees were following the covid guidelines professionally. The owner was attentive and made sure our food was nothing but the best when it came down to quality and quantity. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood to try something new. read more

Great spot, great people. Wide selection of empanadas. I usually get the roasted veggie or mushrooms. I love those. My fav plate is the JP Special (wild caught salmon). They have a new-ish location, which is much bigger than their old tiny spot, so its not suitable for eating in or groups. read more

These empanadas are the best! I've had the cheese and the chicken ones and they're amazing. Talk about cheeeessssyyyyyy! So good!! The jalapeños one are sooooo goooodddd too! Any one you get will taste delicious! read more

It's okay overall 8/10 Helpful staff clean restaurant not really a big fan but I don't mind coming back ! read more

Consistently delicious empanadas, salads and fries, lots of tables and friendly service. Love it!

Some of the best food in the valley, great empanadas, and skewers. A lovely family run business with great service

More like a 3.5 star value This place is good for empanadas but not the best. However, they have tons of different varieties of empanadas and their prices are relatively better than other empanada joints I have been to. The empanadas appear to be deep fried here. If I'm wrong, it tasted and looked like it was deep fried. I tend to like empanadas that are baked. I've never seen this location and I was told by the really friendly young lady behind the counter that they've been in business for over 16 years! We stopped by because of the great reviews. I so badly wanted to give at least a 4 star review but compared to other places for empanadas, it would not be accurate. We also ordered their fries. I wasn't a big fan but my family ate it all. Picture were taken. read more

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Great food with many options for savory and sweet. Crust was my favorite part. Location was very clean and fresh and modern. I just got takeout but would eat there too. They made the 6 I ordered in front of me and didn't take very long at all. read more

Great staff. They answer all your questions about the menu. Place is clean! The empanadas are amazing.

Great service and food a bit of wait time but it's worth it. Enough parking easy to find