Had such a great experience at Lord Empanadas in Monrovia! The food was absolutely amazing -- I highly recommend trying the tip sandwich, the birria empanadas (so flavorful and perfectly cooked), and the apple pie empanadas with caramel sauce for dessert... seriously next level On top of that, the service made everything even better. Tanya Gomez was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. It's always a bonus when great food comes with great service! Definitely coming back again soon. If you're in the area, don't miss this spot! read more

Really enjoyed my visit to Lord Empanada. I ordered three empanadas, and all of them were flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly, and my order came out surprisingly fast, which made the experience even better. You can tell they care about quality and getting food out quickly. Great spot if you're looking for something tasty that doesn't disappoint. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors. Improve: better drink options read more

You already know they are gonna be bomb. They sell out so if you want something come early or out an order in. Their chimichurri is good but a little too oily. Clearly I'm spoiled with my chimichurri spot in Las Vegas so I'm a little bias. The empanadas themselves are so good! Highly recommend read more

When you're 39 weeks pregnant and craving empanadas! The beef, spinach and cheese, spicy asada, and mushroom empanadas all hit the spot. And the filling is generous and not overly salted. The space is small, but plenty of parking across the street by the old train station. read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Decided to try a Birria empanada and Breakfast empanada w/ chorizo. I absolutely loved how crispy and stuffed both of these empanadas were! It is always such a disappointment when place give you soggy tasting empanadas. The spicy chimichurri was more like hot sauce and neither of us enjoyed it. However, we loved their regular chimichurri! The breakfast one was better than I expected, but it didn't taste like there was chorizo in it. We think they may have accidentally given us soychorizo instead. The birria empanada was really flavorful and had great quality meat. However, the consomme was bland and didn't add much to the overall flavor. I ended up getting a local pastry beer from here, which I didn't like and was insanely sweet. However, it did kinda taste like a marionberry pie, which was impressive. 3.5 overall. I wouldn't say it's top 100 worthy, but it's not disappointing. read more

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Lord Empanada stays winning. Came back for a second visit and grabbed a dozen empanadas with six different flavors--perfect for mixing it up. The beef is just as good as I remembered--savory and satisfying. The birria is deeply flavored with a nice smoky richness. Spicy asada has a great zing to it, and the steak stays tender. The mushroom filling is creamy and earthy, the spinach is cheesy and comforting, and the chicken alfredo is rich, buttery, and melts in your mouth. Brought them to work the next day to share, and they still held up incredibly well. Everyone loved them--definitely a crowd-pleaser. Safe to say this spot is consistently delivering. read more

Lord Empanada - Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The spinach is my new favorite!! We come here all the time since we live so close. My only complaint would be they're always so busy and it's hard to find somewhere to sit but other than that everyone working is always so nice and the service is great. read more

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Tried a dozen empanadas here and no regrets. (I think you do have to buy 2 min for each chosen flavor for the dozen.) Singles are about $3.95 while the dozen is $42 before tax. I'm basic and liked the mushroom the most, but be sure to eat this one warm so the cheese and mushrooms blend in just right. Don't forget to dip in the spicy salsa sauce and house made chimichurri! All the beef flavors hit the spot too: Reg. beef - had raisins but didn't taste them besides some hints of sweetness Birria - came with consomme Spicy asada - just like the taco but not spicy imo. Also tried the chicken Alfredo (white meat), and spinach and cheese (had unique herbs added, maybe fennel?), and the mixed berry cheesecake (good but can get a bit dense). p.s. Lord Empanada seems to be going though some construction/remodeling atm so parking can be limited to the street. But there's a public parking lot diagonally across the street. read more

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This place deserves more business fr ! tucked away on the side of a busy road, parking is pretty bad but there's plenty of free parking around the area and you can walk across the street towards. This place is sooo good! I'd definitely recommend getting their empanadas (emphasis in the name). They have a pretty good deal with buy 10 for $42 so great to split with a bigger party. Each one was so good and flavorful. the service was just as good, very friendly! I'll be dreaming of this place read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

Background On Visit: I've drove by this place many times on my way to old town Monrovia, but never tried their food until last Friday. Credit Card: They're accepted. Restroom: There's a small restroom is in the back of the shop. Location/Parking: Located between E. Evergreen and E. Pomona Ave. on S. Myrtle Ave.. Parking situation is a bit tough, but you can park along Pomona Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: Doesn't really look nice from the outside, but it gets better when you step into the shop. Neat ambiance with modern furnishings Service: Tonya was very nice, attentive, friendly, informative, and offered great suggestions. Empanada Of Choice: Had two empanada's ($3.95 each). The beef and the spring roll. Loved how it wasn't dense as other empanadas that I've tried at other places. The crust was crunchy and flakey. Their housemade chimichurri sauce was quite good also. They include 2 for every 2 empanadas. If you want more, it will cost you extra. Dessert Of Choice: Got the Triple Berry Cheesecake. Thought it was very good. Cheesecake lovers will defintely love them. Lord Empanada For Thought: Would love to come back to try their beef stroganoff ($20), Choripan or Tri-tip sandwiches, or other empanadas. read more

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We came in to Lord Empanada to redeem our deals from the SGV passport. The offer was for buy any 6 empanadas get 6 free. An insanely good deal! I was excited to finally come here and try these empanadas. The location is on a busy street and parking is very limited. The alley is tiny and fits maybe 5-6 spots at best. Location has a handful of booths for dining and complimentary water. They sell their Chimichurri in a jar for anyone interested. The staff here were amazing. So very friendly and accommodating. I appreciated the time to answer all our questions and explaining our redemptions. Since we could order a dozen total we ordered pretty much what they had to offer that day. We saved $20 in total and the dozen empanadas came in a cool pizza box which each empanada in a labeled sleeve. All sauces were inside such as the chimi and birria consume + a hot sauce. They were deliciously addicting! Each of them was so unique with flavors. You can't go wrong with any choices. Their chimichurri pairs well. I loved the crispy edges and flakiness in each bite. Lord Empanda's style of empanada is one of a kind and memorable. If I had to pick a few favorites after the one visit. I enjoyed the Birria, Beef and Pizza. We're coming back again at some point to try more. They live up to their hype and high ratings! This is a MUST TRY in the SGV! Thanks, Lord Empanada! ( ^_^)b read more

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I really like empanadas for a variety of reasons. They can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or for a snack between meals. Lord Empanada has perfected their selection. Not only for empanadas, but they have a full breakfast menu, sandwiches, and pasta too. This was my first visit, I ordered a variety of empanadas: Pizza (pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara sauce), Soyrizo (vegan), Chicken Breast with secret sauce, and Pumpkin Cheesecake (topped with a drizzle of caramel and powdered sugar). The size is perfect, full of flavor, I don't know which I liked the best. I can see why they are so popular. I bookmarked this place for a future visit to try their Chili Verde or Grilled Chicken Club, they also have loaded Chili Verde Fries on the menu (I'm drooling just thinking of this combination). This is a nice family owned and operated business. You can dine in, take out or delivery service is available. The average price is $4 each or you can order a dozen for $48. Sincerely, Rosemary read more

Lord Empanada - Pizza , Chicken and Soychorizo filled Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Had no idea about Lord Empanada until I got the invite for the recent Yelp Elite Event. But hey, I'm always in the mood for a good empanada! Ordered the beef, chicken, and birria empanadas. The dough was crispy on the outside, but flaky on the inside. Had plenty of meat inside as well. Liked them all, but I definitely liked the birria the most. Even came with a side of consome! Very good. Staff here are very friendly. Parking situation however is quite dire. I wasn't about to try and parallel park in this narrow corridor of a driveway, so I ended up parking on the street. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Delicious empanadas with so much flavor variety! We tried 6 flavors: spring roll, beef, pizza, birria queso, mushroom and chicken alfredo. All the fillings were packed with so much flavor. The spring roll and beef were my favorites and I'll definitely repurchase those two. Overall, they're not overly greasy for being fried food, except for the birria. The bread is substantial - I enjoyed how fluffy yet also crunchy it was. read more

03/31/26 I am so shocked with the quality of savory empanadas we received. For the record, the multiple times that we've had people order for the office we've had the sweet ones & They've been excellent! Which is why I convinced my husband to get 2 dozen savory and 2 dozen sweet ones for the upcoming family gathering... because I was sure that if the dessert ones are good the savory ones should be too....... HOWEVER, in his usual fashion, my husband decided he wants to try them first before fully committing to such a large order for the upcoming Easter weekend---In hindsight, I'm glad he did cus I wouldn't have heard the end of it :D For starters, the service was indeed courteous. The ambiance of the restaurant or the lack there of, was off putting. The dining area was dark, no outside light, just very dim & no customers, looked like they were prepared to close- although, it was between 5p- 5:30p. Not sure what time they close. We did see one person walk in for a pick up order while there. One of the tables had light fixtures on top- idk, maybe they're remodeling ? I know their parking lot is getting redone... so maybe? As I was standing waiting for our small order, I can glimpse in the kitchen and it looked messy/disorganized, I could also catch a glimpse through a mirror they have in the dining area...... I noticed the young lady (who I believed pack our order) throw the empty box onto the counter before placing our "fresh" empanadas inside. Also, I think I saw her wearing only 1 glove..... anyway, When our order was ready the other girl very nicely showed us the box and showed us the sauces that go with each empanada and they looked and smelled amazing. I did mention above, that the restaurant was dim. We live 0.2 miles from this place.... We drove there and straight home. We got spinach, black bean, birria & spicy asada. We open the box under our bright natural lighted kitchen and the empanadas were not GOLDEN looking, more dark. As if the oil was old, maybe overcooked? or they were RE FRIED. Definitely not fresh and golden. The spinach-had a taste of mint not sure what's inside but description was spinach and cheese. Black bean was the only one that was ok. Birria shredded beef one was really dry even after dipping it in the "consomé" which had a strong flavor of something that we couldn't describe but def not the consomé we are used to. The spicy asada was not spicy in itself, the beef was tough & dry even with the red "salsa" or the chimichurri. we got pieces of beef cartilage or some chewy rubbery fat stuffed inside. Needless to say- I lost this battle. My husband was relieved he didn't just go with my recommendation before trying for himself. I urged him that it must just be a one off; he's not convinced. I think if I ever go back it'll be for dessert empanadas- AND I guess, ALONE. [LOL] 3 stars for service and their sweet options. read more

Lord Empanada - Upon opening the box. - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

Tried this spot for the first time and it was quite enjoyable! They have a ton of unique empanada options, and the size was pretty decent too. We got the beef, pizza, apple, and Nutella, and everything came out hot and freshly made. The beef empanada came with a chimichurri sauce that paired perfectly with the filling. It was also great that some of the empanadas came with their own sauces, like the dulce de leche with the apple, which added an extra sweetness. We also tried the Gaucho Burger with fries, and that was tasty. read more

First off the parking is absolutely terrible. It would be easier just to park across the street and walk. It's a small restaurant, very limited seating, Quite cozy though. Staff is very friendly, I called in my order because the empanadas are made fresh. I got two beef empanadas for the ride. Nice and crispy, I wish I tried the sauce but because it was stop and go traffic I didn't want to spll it in my car. I need to come back to try it again with the sauce and maybe some sandwiches read more

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Met up with a long time friend and we had a great time and good foods here! The place was easy to find and just parked on the street. We ordered a TriTip Sandwich and 4 different Empanadas to share. The Empanadas were chicken, beef, spinach & cheese, and birria. The TriTip was cooked perfectly and all the Empanadas were so tasty! My favorite Empanada so far was the birria with the consommé. We had great conversation and were not rushed. Service was good! Very clean place. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Parking on-site is rather limited, but we've gotten lucky the last couple of times we've ventured here for their empanadas! Bf and my absolute favorite is their mushroom empanadas, which has huge pieces of mushrooms inside. I definitely also found a second favorite in their new chicken Alfredo empanada on this last trip there, which reminded me of a warm chicken pot pie! We also really enjoy their beef and chicken empanadas, and we adore their chimichurri dipping sauce! The staff working here are always so nice, friendly, patient and helpful. The place itself is super cute and cozy, especially with all the Christmas decors up presently. We got the empanadas to go this last visit so we can share them with friends, and I'm still incredibly impressed by how well they packaged and clearly labeled our order! Thank you! Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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One of those restaurants that once you've found it, you'll be happy to bookmark. Great service, empanadas, and chimichurri to bring the experience together. The parking lot is small, and the shop from the outside is easy to miss but there's a decent amount of tables to enjoy your empanadas hot. Tried the breakfast, birria, spicy asada, beef, chicken, and mushroom. When you can't decide you just end up with a bit of everything, but it's worth it. read more

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Loved this tiny hole in the wall spot that serves tasty fried empanadas. They had a wide range of flavors which included savory and sweet as well as vegetarian options/ service was quick and friendly. I got the basic chimichurri but will get the spicy one next time. read more

Lord Empanada - Beef and Chicken empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I was staying at a friend's house and they were making fajitas for dinner. I was on my way to their place, trying to figure out what I should bring. I was coming from the Santa Anita mall headed East on the 210 fwy that didn't move. While sitting in horrendous traffic, I Yelped to see if there were any empanada stores nearby. Lord and behold, there was one at the very next exit! Boom! The place was tiny and the parking lot only offered a few spots. Thankfully there was a spot for me. I went in and a lady greeted me. Ordered a dozen and waited a few minutes for them to make it fresh. It came in a pizza box, which was really cute. Each flavor I ordered (chicken, beef and soychorizo) was inserted in individual snack bags with their name stamped on it. Chimichurri and hot sauce was already in the box also so it made take out easy. Our favorite was the soychorizo. The chicken was different and not our favorite and the beef was good. All were perfectly fried and stayed crispy during our 45 minute drive to Upland. I don't recommend the flan. It was very bland. read more

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Lord Empanada had a deal on SGV passport! Buy 6 get 6 free. A dozen comes out to $22 and some change. Ordered the following: Ube Cheesecake - decadent and delicious Pizza - interesting Spinach and Cheese - Classic Chicken Thanks SGV Passport read more

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Very yummy chicken pesto, Choripan and my favorite Spicy Black beans empanadas. They are always very generous with their delicious chimichurri sauce. The bread that comes with the pasta is also fire. read more

Lord Empanada - Chicken Pesto Pasta - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

This has been on my bookmarks for a while so when the new metro station opened up near me, I decided to try this place. It's a block away from the Monrovia station on the LA metro A line. The parking lot is small and they have a few tables inside. I decided to try a dozen empanadas, half chicken and half beef for my family and I to try. I also got their nutella banana and apple pie dulce de leche empanada desserts for myself. The wait time was not long and it was packaged securely. The pizza box that contained the dozen empanadas plus the chimichurri sauce containers was taped shut. The desserts were in a bag and it leaked a bit during the subway line back home. They gave around 5 regular chimichurri and 5 spicy sauces for the dozen. My family and I prefer the beef empanadas than the chicken which were a bit too try. The filling was seasoned nicely and they didn't skimp on the filling. The desserts were sweet and I did like the apple pie empanada, than the nutella banana. The staff is nice and the place is clean. read more

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If you love empanadas, this spot is an absolute must! I'm obsessed with the birria, spicy asada, and chicken Alfredo--they're all incredible. The dozen deal is such a steal, and they are so generous with their portions. I've bought these so many times, not just for myself but for friends too, and every time it's been a hit. Consistently delicious and totally worth it! read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I like how many options Lord Empanada gives when it comes to their empanadas. This was our first time so we wanted to choose the most unique ones. Mushroom - pretty good vegetarian option Spinach - very good starter, Birria - ok, the dip was not flavorable Beef - classic plain good for dipping Tuna melt - one of my favorite most flavorful This was take out so we werent sure how dine-in service would be but the inside was dim small and cozy read more

Lord Empanada - Birria Queso - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Pros: -Solid empanadas -Chill vibes -Nightmare Before Christmas Xmas ornaments -Unique empanada flavors like breakfast, spring roll, spinach and cheese, and apple pie -Classic Mexican flavors like spicy asada, and birria -Good service -Reasonable prices read more

I received my delivery at 3:30pm and the empanadas tasted like they were prepared during lunch time and been kept warm since then. Wrappers and filling warm, but chewy and dry. Birria - the only one I enjoyed. Saving grace was the consommé that came with it Black bean - the driest of them all Pizza - could use some tomato sauce Beef - very dry, filling didn't taste fresh I might give it another shot during peak hours. read more

Lord Empanada - Black bean - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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You know it's great when you're driving away and you still have all of the wonderful flavors like a post meal encore! Second visit, this time dined in. Ordered two breakfast empanadas, the sausage and bacon and a couple of Birra with consommé tacos. The salsas on the side are great. The pastry was a beautiful golden brown, crisp and delicious. The two breakfast empanadas were hot and gooey in the best way. The staff is kind and there's a great vibe here. read more

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Holy Moly! Do you want to eat some yummy and delicious empanadas... Lord Empanada in Monrovia is the spot for you! I found them through another Yelper's review... thank you my fellow Yelper! You know who you are. This restaurant is standalone. Very small parking area with only 3-4 spaces. Quaint interior with interesting decor. Inside was dimmly dark for some reason, but they had table candle lights to help with sight. Adequate bench-style seating. Menu had great selections of empanadas, sandwiches, and specials. Prices were reasonable. All around staff was fantastic! For my first visit, I walked in to order. Lady staff was nice and helpful with her recommendations. Thank you Miss! I got a handful of savory and sweet empanadas just to try them for myself plus an order of rice which was very flavorful and light. For my second visit, I placed the order easily over the phone. The gentleman I spoke with was friendly. I wanted to surprise my team at work with some amazing empanadas. Here's my take on the empanada exploration... SAVORY: 1. Birria Queso - I did not try cuz I don't eat beef anymore, but my eldest daughter said it was savory and delicious. 2. Spicy Black Bean - I really enjoyed this one. Not too spicy just enough to give you a kick. A whole lot of healthy black beans combined with sweet corn, red bell pepper, jalapeño & spices. My #3 savory! 3. Chicken - This was dry which was disappointing. 4. Chicken Alfredo - WOW, great alfredo flavor and chicken was moist! My #1 savory! 5. Mushroom - I love mushroom! Hence, I love this one especially because it's all mushroom sauteed with garlic plus swiss cheese. My #2 savory! 6. Pizza - Okay, just like any pepperoni pizza flavor. 7. Soyrizo - Vegan cheese & potato which was my least favorite due to lack of taste. 8. Spinach & Cheese - You can't go wrong with spinach and cheese. DELISH! 9. Spring Roll - This was surprisingly decent with mung bean sprout, cabbage, carrot & ginger. It comes with a special sauce. SWEET: 1. Apple Pie - 2nd place for me! Apples not overly sweet. Cinnamon was a nice touch. 2. Nutella - I had mixed emotions about this one because of the banana as it made it mushy inside. Nutella was good though. 3. NY Cheesecake - A tad overly sweet for me unfortunately. 4. Ube Cheesecake - Top notch #1! Numero uno in my book! So smooth and not too sweet. Just AMAZING! Love my ube root! Btw, the outside of the empanadas was flaky and light. Not oily at all. Love the chewy texture! Get the empanadas by the dozen to save a few dollars. And their chimichurri sauce was phenomenal! And they sell it in a jar to take home and/or gift to family and friends. The holidays are a perfect time to gift! read more

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I'm not sure why I hadn't tried Lord Empanadas sooner, it's right in my neighborhood, and I love a good FRIED empanada! Thanks to a recent Yelp event, I finally got to try them. They were so good that I came back a few days later and ordered a dozen for a Christmas get-together. They were a huge hit! Everyone was so excited to dig in that I completely forgot to take photos! The chimichurri and spicy salsa that come with the empanadas were excellent. Our favorites were the mushroom, chicken, and breakfast bacon. Shout-out to the staff member who took my phone order and was incredibly kind and understanding when I arrived 45 minutes late for pickup. She kept the empanadas warm for me, which I truly appreciated. Parking is limited, so I parked on a nearby side street. Lord Empanadas has the best Argentine-style empanadas in the SGV, and I'll definitely be back again and again. read more

I love their empanadas. I would def come back again and buy more. I got a dozen of different types. Service was great. Parking lot was under construction so just park side street by the gas station. read more

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Had an opportunity to check out this place for different types of empanadas. It's a cute little deli shop with a dozen or so parking spaces. There is parking along the side street. Or see at the counter with different combinations of empanada's filling. We ordered the Birria & queso, the house special beef, which had embroiled egg and potatoes and the spicy beef. They were so good especially the Birria n queso along with the salsas and chimichuri sauce. They were so consumé dipping sauce was a bit too lite compared to other places. Plenty of tables to dine in but it takes about 20 minutes or so to get the food. Call ahead to save time. Go order some and support local business. read more

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Came in to a nicely decorated tiny shop, parking is limited but can find parking in and around different corners. Ordered 4 empanadas, bean, spicy asada, birria, and pizza. The black bean, had a really good flavor, pizza was good, and the spicy asada was my favorite. I didn't really care for the Birria one, to me it didn't taste like much, and was oily. The ladies who helped me were nice and helpful. read more

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The building tucked inside an older neighborhood stands inviting to the eye upon arrival was greeted by a gentleman at the reg who was quick to take my order and help me select my dessert empanada . He was kind and helpful and also Hooked me up with some extra of the spicy chimichurri which is something you do NOT want to miss out on. Tried all the vegetarian options along with an apple pie and a by cheesecake for dessert. Everyone packed with flavor in each bite while the sauces just add to the depth of flavor perfectly paired with the savory flavors .. and the dessert was no different I definitely in the future will skip the cheesecake while it was good the flavor was minimal in comparison to the apple pie. Definitely will Stop back by and get these again there great for a road snack ! read more

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These empanadas are the best! No other empanadas come close to these treasure treats! Go and visit, you will love them. read more

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We were in the area and looking for a place for lunch. Cute little place that looks like it's family run. Service was super friendly and efficient so they get a star just for that. Lots of empanadas to choose from as well as sandwiches and pasta dishes. We tried 4 of the empanadas and the tri tip sandwich. All really good so can't go wrong. Definitely try the Nutella and banana empanada tho. read more

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The food is excellent here...of course the empanadas are the star of the show but you can't go wrong with anything you get. Highly recommend. read more

A hidden gem located in Monrovia and a location that can be missed because how small the restaurant is. The parking is very limited since there are only 3-4 spots but there is street parking. There are a couple of tables and I got seated immediately. I ordered the: Birra Empanada: the meat was very tender and juicy Spinach and Cheese Empanada: cheesy and was my bf's fav Pizza Empanada: tasted like a mini calzone but tasty Breakfast Empanada: tasted like a breakfast explosion in my mouth with eggs, potato and bacon. Beef Stroganoff: surprisingly this was really good All the empanadas came out piping hot and was all delicious. The chimichurri sauce is to die for. I will def come back to try their other flavors for empanadas. read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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