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The best empanadas! Super local spot and there were a bunch of people lined up when we arrived around lunchtime. I loved that these empanadas were baked, and the carne picante (spicy beef) was my favorite. Will definitely come back here if I'm ever in Buenos Aires again! They don't take credit cards but they do take debit.
Was here in Feb 2020. It's a local spot, but thank God for Yelp! I found these guys and they are cheap and delicious! The guy at the front was very cool and approachable with any questions I had. My friend who's a local was busy that day so I went alone and sat on the side. A conversation struck up w/locals there and they were telling me some interesting stories of growing up in BA. Nice local spot. I tried 3 flavor empanadas. I think I'll do w/out the cheese empanada next time.
This is probably my favorite empanada place so far. The empanadas are baked and they offer several different options. We tried the Pikachu (cheese and sweet onion - not pictured because I ate it before I remembered...oops), the Pollo (big chunks of marinated chicken - very tender and juicy), Carne Picante (spicy beef with potatoes). They were all delicious but if I had to choose one I would say the Pikachu was my favorite. The guy who took our order was very friendly and the place had a cool, local vibe.
Yum fresh delicious empanadas, each one is about $1 - $1.40 (41 to 48 pesos) a piece (exchange rate was 36.60 to 1 USD). When we visited it was right when they opened for the day and we had to wait about 20mins for the empanadas, we opted to order one of each flavor which they had 8. There is a small seating area and it can get busy, so we opted to take away our food. Since we had it as a takeaway, they provided a picture menu so we knew what flavor we were trying. It was delicious, it's baked empanadas the dough was perfect not too thick and a lot of filling. The only flavor i didn't like was the Choclo(it tasted to me like rice pudding) which was kind of odd consistency and taste for me. Overall we enjoyed our quick meal before exploring. I highly recommend.
La Cocina was quite close to where we stayed in BA, so we came here late night to snack on their popular empanadas. The place is quite small, with a few tables and chairs, making it ideal for take out. Each empanada costs 28 pesos and you're sure to get piping hot empanadas fresh out of the oven. We tried these three flavors: - Picachu: Onions & cheese, this was my favorite - Carne picante: The beef wasn't spicy enough for my taste, but my husband liked it - Ricotta y jamon: Blah; we didn't enjoy it I'd still give 4 stars, just for those delicious Picachu empanadas. The crust is excellent - crisp and perfectly baked. The stuffing with onions and cheese is a tad sweet and offers a very refreshing taste. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely stop by to snack on their empanadas.
This is a tiny, tiny place that looks like it is run by college students. They are always welcoming and kind and fun. The empanadas which one can either eat there or take away, are delicious. Though I am no empanada expert, it is still much more tastier than the ones I have had from other places. I still have not figured out what the actual filling of the "picachu" empanada is, although I had bother ordered and consumed it along with 3 others. The Locro is so so, I think I prefer El sanjuanino's Locro over theirs!
Hands down best empanadas! Happened upon this place as we were walking through the Recoleta. Neighborhood In Buenos Aires, Argentina! Small, quaint, limited seating, but definitely worth the wait! We tried 1 of each item on the menu and the spicy beef was my all time favorite! The spinach empanada was surprisingly delicious as well! Can't wait to visit this spot again!
Easily the best empanadas I've ever had. We got a variety to split, but all of them were amazing. My favorite was the cheese, but I loved every last one. I think we got lucky with timing, because we barely had any line, but by the time we got our food, there was a line out the door. read more
La Cocina is the quintessential dining option for locals, so of course I have to recommend it to fellow tourists! Seriously, if you need a break from all the fancy dining options in Buenos Aires, come here for a simple menu of amazing empanadas that are well worth the visit. I had the picachu, which was sweeter than I expected, but still had a savory undertone. The texture of the pastry was perfect - flaky and crisp, with just a little bit of doughiness. I also had the pollo, which again came wrapped in a perfect pastry. This one blew me away - it was a little salty, a little zesty, and a whole lot of delicious. Don't let the hole in the wall vibe fool you; this is excellent food at a steal. And with a friendly owner at the helm, it's a great opportunity to support a long-running business! read more
2 years ago
The best empanadas! Super local spot and there were a bunch of people lined up when we arrived around lunchtime. I loved that these empanadas were baked, and the carne picante (spicy beef) was my favorite. Will definitely come back here if I'm ever in Buenos Aires again! They don't take credit cards but they do take debit. read more
6 years ago
Was here in Feb 2020. It's a local spot, but thank God for Yelp! I found these guys and they are cheap and delicious! The guy at the front was very cool and approachable with any questions I had. My friend who's a local was busy that day so I went alone and sat on the side. A conversation struck up w/locals there and they were telling me some interesting stories of growing up in BA. Nice local spot. I tried 3 flavor empanadas. I think I'll do w/out the cheese empanada next time. read more
This is probably my favorite empanada place so far. The empanadas are baked and they offer several different options. We tried the Pikachu (cheese and sweet onion - not pictured because I ate it before I remembered...oops), the Pollo (big chunks of marinated chicken - very tender and juicy), Carne Picante (spicy beef with potatoes). They were all delicious but if I had to choose one I would say the Pikachu was my favorite. The guy who took our order was very friendly and the place had a cool, local vibe. read more
2 years ago
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Yum fresh delicious empanadas, each one is about $1 - $1.40 (41 to 48 pesos) a piece (exchange rate was 36.60 to 1 USD). When we visited it was right when they opened for the day and we had to wait about 20mins for the empanadas, we opted to order one of each flavor which they had 8. There is a small seating area and it can get busy, so we opted to take away our food. Since we had it as a takeaway, they provided a picture menu so we knew what flavor we were trying. It was delicious, it's baked empanadas the dough was perfect not too thick and a lot of filling. The only flavor i didn't like was the Choclo(it tasted to me like rice pudding) which was kind of odd consistency and taste for me. Overall we enjoyed our quick meal before exploring. I highly recommend. read more
La Cocina was quite close to where we stayed in BA, so we came here late night to snack on their popular empanadas. The place is quite small, with a few tables and chairs, making it ideal for take out. Each empanada costs 28 pesos and you're sure to get piping hot empanadas fresh out of the oven. We tried these three flavors: - Picachu: Onions & cheese, this was my favorite - Carne picante: The beef wasn't spicy enough for my taste, but my husband liked it - Ricotta y jamon: Blah; we didn't enjoy it I'd still give 4 stars, just for those delicious Picachu empanadas. The crust is excellent - crisp and perfectly baked. The stuffing with onions and cheese is a tad sweet and offers a very refreshing taste. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely stop by to snack on their empanadas. read more
5 years ago
This is a tiny, tiny place that looks like it is run by college students. They are always welcoming and kind and fun. The empanadas which one can either eat there or take away, are delicious. Though I am no empanada expert, it is still much more tastier than the ones I have had from other places. I still have not figured out what the actual filling of the "picachu" empanada is, although I had bother ordered and consumed it along with 3 others. The Locro is so so, I think I prefer El sanjuanino's Locro over theirs! read more
Hands down best empanadas! Happened upon this place as we were walking through the Recoleta. Neighborhood In Buenos Aires, Argentina! Small, quaint, limited seating, but definitely worth the wait! We tried 1 of each item on the menu and the spicy beef was my all time favorite! The spinach empanada was surprisingly delicious as well! Can't wait to visit this spot again! read more
9 years ago
They let us in at 12pm - we were their first customers of the day! I had 3 empanadas- the pikachu, the jamón y ricotta, and the pollo. We had a pretty long wait (about 15 minutes) but they came out very hot and fresh! My favorite was the jamón y ricotta! This was an authentic place and one of my favorite experiences while visiting BA. read more
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Delicious empanadas. I highly recommend the carne picante. 2 empanadas per person is enough, but 3 if you really are craving empanadas. They have water, wine, beer also. read more
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Av. Pueyrredón 1508
C1118AAS Buenos Aires
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Recoleta
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