The restaurant is the back of a liquor store but don't leave without trying the food. The pizza was excellent using high quality cheese and the crust was very good. The empanadas are tasty. I am going to return to try their sandwiches and pastries read more

Empanadas and sandwiches are muy excelente! Located inside the liquor store. I highly recommend this place!! read more

Hidden in the back of a liquor store is this unassuming empanada shop. I ordered the spicy beef, nortena (filled with potatoes), and spinach ricotta. They were $3 each, which was a great price. Each empanada was stuffed with delicious fillings. My favorite was definitely the spicy beef since it had so much flavor. I also enjoyed the spicy chimmichuri sauce they came with. Overall, a hidden gem! read more

La Porteña - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

Bomb!! Located inside a liquor store so it's kinda hard to find. I asked which were the most popular and tried the spinach and ricotta, spicy beef, and nortena which was potatoes inside! they're fully stuffed and soo warm and delicious especially with their chimichurri sauce which I wish they gave more of! I got 3 for just under $10. read more

La Porteña - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

This place needs more recognition. I am not an empanada person, nor do I go out of my way to get some. This. This place is special. The restaurant is hidden in the back of a liquor store. The menu is extensive, especially for the empanadas. There is a huge variety of unique flavors to choose from. Tbh, I liked almost every flavor I have tried. This place really fits the ma and pa shop definition and is highly recommended by me. read more

Oh, and they got pizza too??? Stop it. You are kidding me right now. There must have been a lot of Italians that ended up in Argentina because this is some good pizza. Heavy on the oils and cheese. I come from an Italian family. SO read more

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At first glance, you wouldn't think much about this place when you drive past it. On the outside, it is just a liquor store, but if you go inside and to the back of the liquor store, you can buy really good authentic empanadas. It is definitely a hidden gem. The empanadas come in a variety of savory fillings. My favorites are the spicy beef and spicy chicken empanadas. The prices are pretty good, too. I recommend stopping here if you're in the area and want a quick bite or looking for something to bring to a dinner. read more

Craving spicy beef empanadas, still delicious . They're always fresh and perfectly toasty. Excellent service too. read more

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Love these hole in the wall places, or hidden gems. My first time here had the Choripan Sandwich, was excellent read more

La Porteña - Choripan sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

The best empanada was the pineapple and cheese. Though that sounds like a weird combo, trust that it was strangely delicious. That is, if you like pineapple and if you like cheese. I wanted to love the other flavors but sadly, I've had my fill of empanadas and this spot, inside of the liquor store, is a bit odd . read more

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The Food was Amazing!!! I Definitely Will Always Recommend This Place To Everyone!!! You Can Call Amd Order Ahead Of Time Aswell. read more

La Porteña - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

The empanadas are so good and they have a good variety. It is in the back of the Liquor and Deli but there is a small seating area if you want to dine in. The service is super friendly. It is not super quick so give yourself time. It is totally worth the stop. We will for sure be going back. Also great value for money. Favorite was the ricotta and spinach and the spicy beef. read more

Ricas empanadas. Un lugar que deberias hacer el esfuerzo a probar. Las empanadas son de calidad. Siempre estoy satisfecho con mi orden. Mis favoritas son de pollo, y las de jamon con queso. Cuando hay juegos de futbol prenden la tele y puedes disfrutar aun mas de la hermosa cultura latina. A veces cuando quiero llevarmelas a casa hablo por telefono y pido mis empanadas para llevar. Muy amables los duenos. read more

Best empanadas ever. I come here every couple weeks and every time the empanadas taste delicious. They are prized fairly, I would recommend.

Truly authentic Argentinian empanadas. The place is hidden inside a licor store, the place looks extra clean which I like. The lady that gave me my food was probably the owner and she reminded me that is I place my order directly with her, the food is a little cheaper. The empanada were so good, sorry, didn't take a picture because we ate them so fast. read more

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Very delicious !! Authentic Argentinian empanadas and alfajores! The restaurant is just hidden in a liquor store. read more

La Porteña - Alfajores - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

Thanks to fellow Yelpers, I found this out of the way place that just happens to be fantastic. Don't be deterred by its back of a liquor store location. Heritage House Liquor which has been around as long as I remember. It's one of the old school Tustin places that make Tustin Tustin - not you, Tustin Ranch. I doubt you will find better empanadas anywhere, and they serve quite a variety of them. They serve also sandwiches and pizza, both of which I intend to try based on my experience with the empanadas. There are a few small tables if you want to eat there, but It's mostly take out. My empanadas traveled well on the 15 minute drive home. For my first time, I chose the beef empanadas served, of course, with house made chimichurri sauce. Three of them at $3.00 each were plenty to fill me up. The service is very friendly. Be sure to tip. It's a good place all the way around. read more

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Tried a lot of them! My top 2 was spicy chicken!! And mushroom. Getting a dozen is definitely worth it! I think I'd get 10 spicy chicken and 2 mushroom next time. Food came out fast. I liked how they labeled the empanadas clearly. read more

Empanadas are outstanding and the chimichurri is the best around. Service is great. Love the spicy chicken one.

Everything that Norma, the owner, makes, it is just delicious . She has magic hands so everything tastes like homemade. I love the empanadas, the pizzas and the milanesas. She also makes amazing miga sandwiches. I suggest you call and order ahead. Prices are reasonable and Norma and her crew are always friendly. If you are craving Argentinian food, this is hands down the place to go. read more

Stop by to check out this hidden gem located at the back of the liquor store. I got my order to go, but you can sit to eat there as well as it is very spacious with many tables. The empanadas were light and delicious. The chimichurri they give you on the side takes the food to another level! read more

La Porteña - Empanadas - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

Food was really good! We ordered traditional Argentine empanadas with chimichurri. We will most definitely come back for more!

Review is 2-part: first is a more recent takeaway (and reheat at home) and the latter is a past dine-in experience. Last week I stopped by to pick up 15 empanadas (cold). $30/dozen is a good deal but I needed a few more for the size of our bible study group. Each flavor has a distinct look, so it helped enhance plating even if I cut each in half. I chose chicken, spinach & ricotta (among the most popular), mushroom (also popular) and Arab (think minced beef but with lemon juice). note: The Arab comes in a triangle and isn't enclosed like the others. A few small containers of chimichurri sauce are included. (Check the fridge if you want to buy a jar of it or spicy chimichurri sauce for $9.) The middle-age woman behind the counter was friendly and patient while I decided on the variety. She helped me remember to heat the tasty treats at 350* F for 7-10 minutes. No need to flip over the empanadas. Last year my friend and I met for a midweek lunch; it was our first visit after spotting La Porteña on Google Maps. Initially we were confused because we didn't know it was in the back of the liquor shop. But we were eager to order (en español) at the counter and try a few empanadas while they were warm. We * almost * tried the milanesa sandwich. The older woman had a lovely smile and checked on our table on occasion. It was nice to catch up with my dear friend at our quaint "Argentine blue" and white checked table. read more

The empanadas are really good, my whole Argentine family loves them. I'm used to Tito's Market empanadas in El Monte (those are bigger with more meat). The empanada as La Portena focus more on the flavors inside and really good pasty on the outside. These taste, size and appearance resemble empanadas I got in Buenos Aires. My current go to for family events Spicy beef and Cheese & onions are my favorites read more

Great spinach and corn empanadas. Small counter in the back of a store- hidden gem. Friendly and recommended delicious empanadas. read more

La Porteña - Spinach and corn empanadas. - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

Best empanadas. Great service. Convenient location. Off the 55 freeway. Located in the back of a liquor store. read more

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We have had the empanadas here several times and they have always been delicious!! My son, who is a real foodie, and has been all over the world, was coming to visit so I decided to order empanadas from here. I knew he would like them. We had a get together at my house with about 18 people. I ordered 6 dozen assorted empanadas. We got Chicken, Mushroom, Spicy Chicken, Nortena, Arab and Pizza (they don't normally make these, but I asked for them with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce). They were all yummy, but the Arab & the mushroom were the favorites!! The prices are reasonable at $3 each or $30/dozen. Also, the little lady who helps us each time we've been there is so sweet and helpful. This place is in the back of a liquor store, but don't let that keep you from trying them. They even have a little dining area. It's clean and the staff are all very nice. Oh, they also sell pizzas, which we will try next time we come!! If you are looking for something easy, different and delicious and won't break the bank, definitely give this place a try, you'll be happy you did! Or if you just want dinner or lunch for the family, make a green salad and grab some of these yummy and hearty empanadas, perfect!! I forgot to take pics of them, next time! They are beautiful, especially the Arab!! (It's beef and veggies) read more

Seems like a family run restaurant at the back of a liquor store that makes excellent empanadas. I look forward to trying the other menu items! read more

Never judge a book by its cover friends. This hidden gem is tucked away in the back of a liquor store. And I am so stoked I found it on Yelp. I have had a lot of empanadas in my life. These taste like they are homemade. There's a sweet husband and wife cooking away on empanadas, pizzas, and sandwiches. Coming back for more empanadas and to try their pizza. Oh and a bottle of their chimichurri. Not spicy, beautiful flavor. I bathed my empanadas in it. Just thinking about it makes me hungry. read more

La Porteña - 1 Dozen Empanada, well 11 the pineapple one was in a different container - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

I will travel for quality empanadas. The sweet beef are my favorites. They could have minimized the raisins a tad, but ultimately very delicious. The crust was perfect, and the dipping sauces were great. A dozen for $30, not bad for good sized empanadas. Note, the shop is tucked in the back of a liquor store, but should certainly be in the limelight. read more

La Porteña - Empanadas - 5 stars - Pizza Near Me - Tustin, California

I placed my order through Grubhub via the Yelp app; it was quick and easy. La Portena is located inside of a liquor store towards the back. The service was quick and very friendly from the owners (husband and wife). The La Portena pizza was thick slices of dough per slice with light seasoning, cheese, tomato, bell peppers, and olives. If you prefer a lighter or thinner style pizza, this may not be the one for you. The beef empanadas were hearty and filled with tons of meat and veggies. The chimichurri sauce gave it a nice added flavor. Overall, I think it was good to try and would come back if I am craving empanadas. read more

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They have the best milanesa sandwich in SoCal! It's a family-run venture,vwhich are the ones that I like to support the most. Norma and Carlos are the sweetest people you've ever met. You have to try this place. From what I hear the empanadas are glorious! Highly recommend! read more

Great little hidden gem in Tustin, inside a family owned liquor store. Head to the back and you'll see their set up for La Portena. Having been to Argentina, I loved how the menu carries all my favorites- empanadas, pizza and sandwiches all Argentinian style. Can't wait to try the churipan and Milenesa sandwiches! read more

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Place has been crushing it for years. They're pretty stingy on the chimichurri sauce, so you'll have to ask for extra. But lterally, everything is good here. read more

The best food ever. Everything is made fresh, authentic Argentine Food with great flavor! The owner are super nice! read more

I frequent here and have even had them cater a birthday party. Empanadas are amazing! Must try! BTW is in the back of the liquor store!

Good empanadas, in the back of a slightly sketchy liquor store, but very tasty! Actually, very cool liquor store with interesting things, just the parking lot is a bit sketch. read more

Lunch at La porteña was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, Highly recommended!

Great empanadas. It's a little hard to find since it's inside a liquor store. It's a hole in the wall, but it's worth the hunt. Spinach empanada was supper yummy read more

the empanadas are to die for , dont be fooled by the fact that they are behind a licor store