Went here twice during our trip to Monterey and even returned with some frozen empanadas for the…read moreweek ahead! I loved their medium roast drip coffee, and my husband's pumpkin spice latte (pictured) was made with fresh pumpkin and had the most intricate cinnamon foam art. Their Halloween / Dia de los Muertos decorations were well done, perhaps a little too well because they scared our niece and we had to sit outside.

This Little Family Run Cafe' is a perfect spot to stop and…read moreget lunch when visiting Pacific Grove. The service is fantastic. and the "Secret Garden" is a perfect place to sit and relax while enjoying some the Best Empanadas you can imagine.

Randomly came across this cute restaurant that specializes in empanadas. I unfortunately did not…read moreget a picture of the two we got! We got the lomo saltado and chorizo egg breakfast empanada. Both were very good! The staff was friendly and very nice and informative. I recommend trying then empanadas with sauces as it brings them to another level!

3.5 star. We had an…read moreimpromptu visit because someone had a craving of empanadas on a Saturday morning. I thought it would be hard to search Mexican restaurants one by one to pick out the ones that serve empanadas; I was wrong. One easy search and BAE pops up. I was very happy to arrive at a private parking lot instead of looking for street parking or desperately searching for a parking structure. BAE is clean, organized, and neat; the interior is more like a cafe than a messy mom-and-pop restaurant. The empanadas are clearly displayed on the cashier's side, each with a label underneath. There are corners decorated for selfies or simply a good mood cheering. Overall, it's visually appealing. We ordered the Chicken and Mushroom, Potato Egg and Cheese, and Bacon Egg and Cheese. The cashier was polite and offered us some sauce choices. They are $0.5 each. We chose Tsatziki which has Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and dill. It wasn't our cup of tea. We chose take out and each empanada was nicely warmed, wrapped and clearly labeled in each paper. The empanadas I would rate them in this order: potato egg and cheese, chicken mushroom, bacon egg and cheese. The Potato Egg and Cheese has diced onions inside, but it's soft and warm, very balanced in flavor and texture. Top notch comfort food. The Chicken and Mushroom filling was creamier than I thought. I was not expecting a white cream cheese element in it, nevertheless, chunky chicken and mushroom slices are solid. I was most disappointed at Bacon Egg and Cheese. It was too salty and the egg looked and tasted like those overcooked dry breakfast eggs from Comfort Inn breakfast where it came out from some kind of liquid egg box. In summary, location, service, interior 4 star; food 3.5 stars.

I'm sorry to have to say this, but as an Argentinian I know a thing or two about empanadas. I…read moreordered half a dozen meat empanadas from this place. Sure, they had interesting taste, but they were small, had barely any meat in them and they were full of potato and sauces. To top it off, they're extremely expensive and there's no one there that you can interact with. As they say, where's the beef? Sorry, I would not recommend these to anyone looking for a true Argentinian meat empanada. If you want to find that, go to the Empanadas King in Redwood City or Tangitos in San Francisco.

3/5: The Peruvian chicken empanada was OK. The wrapper seemed less homemade and more factory-like…read more The filling was spiced OK.

Loved these empanadas. This was my first place to eat in San Jose being there recently on a work…read moretrip. I had the chicken empanada combo with a little salad, and a guanabana juice. Loved everything and loved how recharged I felt after my flight. I immediately made plans to come back here before leaving town to bring empanadas to enjoy with my husband. I stopped here again on my way to the airport, got 6 empanadas to go and told the ladies I was flying with them, they were so sweet and wrote what empanada was in the paper bags for each so I could identify them easily. They also wrote heating instructions for me, and went as far as packing them nicely in plastic wrap, and they made it home safe. I had saved space in my carry-on backback to make sure I had space for these, it paid off. My favorite empanadas were the beef, chicken and the ham and cheese (omg what cheese was that?! So yummy!!!), I took some other flavors, we loved them all but honestly when I go back these are the repeats for me. The size of the large empanadas is very generous, and the protein with potato empanadas are worth the try and even though they are smaller, they are still super worth it. Loved it all

I've been desperately trying to find the best empanada place in the South bay and this one placed…read moremy top 3 easily. The portion sizes make my eyes, heart and tummy happy haha. I ordered the chicken potato, beef and spinach to satisfy my savory needs, as well as the choco flan and guava cheese for my sweet taste buds. All of the savory items were delicious but the winner here is definitely the beef. There was something about my first bite where everything just melted in my mouth that made me go, "Woah! This is good." The beef was perfectly juicy and the green sauce they packed to go was the cherry on top. If I could dip the entire empanada in that sauce I would. The staff also gives you the option to have your items heated up, but I'd only recommend doing that if you plan to eat it there and not to go due to the trapped heat steaming up the box and potentially making your other goodies soggy. The guava cheese pastry had a good amount of guava filling and the choco flan was basically a chocolate cake bottom layer with the flan molded on top. If I were coming here for the first time, skip the choco flan and stick to the savory items with an extra side of that green sauce. There's also seating right outside the shop for a convenient outing with friends and family. Parking was also decent so you'd have no issues finding a spot near the entrance!

Came here another time for a quick study session, and theyre still as good as my first visit! I got…read morea mocha frappe- very tasty amd caffeine kick was decent. Their Cilantro empanada was also good! Very friendly workers, clean spot and tons of parking!

I'm giving Big E Cafe three stars mainly because they are CONSTANTLY sold out of the sausage and…read moreegg empanadas. This isn't just a one-time thing--almost every time I come here, they're gone. I usually get there about 11am. Big E is much closer to my house than their sister cafe, BAE, which is why I keep trying to come here instead. But if the sausage and egg empanadas are selling out this consistently, they're clearly one of the more popular items. You would think they'd adjust and stock more of them rather than repeatedly running out. I usually end up driving to BAE anyway, where they actually have them in stock and, in my experience, the presentation is better too. I'd much rather support the location closest to me, but it's frustrating to keep making the trip only to find the same popular item sold out again. Hopefully they start stocking according to demand.

The Empanada Stand has chosen the Bay Area as their first US location! These gourmet Empanadas were…read morefirst born in Buenos Aires (currently with two locations) and are now made fresh from scratch in Livermore, CA. They are available for local pickup or delivery with options of freshly made or frozen (should you decide to buy in bulk or save them for another day). We chose to go with the frozen option so that we could save them in our freezer for dinner the next week. They were so easy to cook in the airfryer and we didn't even have to defrost them! The crust was amazing, super flaky and reminded us of chicken pot pie crust. The filling of each empanada was full of flavor and well seasoned. * Carne a Cuchillo (steak) * Samosa * Aji de Gallina (Peruvian chicken) * The Burrito (mexican rice, beans, avocado, carne asada) * Corned Beef Hash & Eggs * Jamon y Queso (ham & cheese)

The best empanadas I've ever had! I really appreciated all of the different flavors they had. The…read moredough that is used is really *chef's kiss* - can't wait till I can get my hands on some again!

Yum! Love the variety of options, both savory and sweet. Drinks also look awesome. Got the mole…read moreempanada and it was awesome, perfect amount of spice and sauce.

This spot is tucked under an apartment complex (?) with one-way windows that make it blend in a…read morelittle with the rest of the street facades. There is street parking & garage parking nearby, but it is a bit difficult to find a good, free, public parking spot close by. The shop itself wasn't too busy, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. Their menu is mostly empanadas, paletas, and an assortment of drinks. I'm impressed at the variety of empanadas they offer--there are many vegetarian options and sweet options, which I haven't encountered before. They are displayed by the counter and reheated for you in one of those rapid-cook ovens you see in coffee shops. The service was quite good; the cashier was patient with me as I decided what to order, and the food and drink comes out quickly after ordering. I took my order to-go; they didn't provide a bag, but they did stash the empanada in one of those little thin wax-paper sleeves. The empanada itself was pretty good. The reheating did leave the crust a little soggy from the moisture of the filling, but the flakiness of the pastry was still detectable, and it still had a bit of crisp to it. The flavors were great, and they were pretty generous with the cheese. The horchata latte was okay--ultimately, I don't think the coffee was strong enough, and I'd rather have just a latte or just a horchata. Overall, I think it's a pretty decent place if you're looking for a quick bite. I frequent the area for other events, and the empanada makes for a good on-the-go snack. I intend to try more of their vegetarian (and maybe their sweet) empanadas in the future!

I'm always looking for a yummy empanada, patty, turnover, pasty (meat hand pie) and found some…read moredelicious Argentinian empanadas at Empanada King...Hand-sized savory pies filled with a variety of meats (with vegetarian options) in a tender pastry dough and baked...Mmmmm! I found Empanada King by accident a couple months back while waiting for my pup at the vet (Sage) and bookmarked it for a future visit. Since I was in the area gave them a call to make sure they were open during these "covid times" and to place an order for a first, "social distance" family visit. Yeah it's been awhile... * BEEF EMPANADA - filled with ground beef, green olives, hardboiled egg with flavors of paprika, cumin, onions - 5 stars! * CHICKEN EMPANADA - shredded chicken in a tomato base, paprika, oregano and other seasonings - delicious with a wetter filling - 4 * HAM and CHEESE - ham, mozzarella and gypsy peppers...got these for my nieces and nephew but liked the chicken better * SPINACH - spinach, onion and ricotta cheese * CHIMICHURRI - parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano and red vinegar - tangy from the vinegar and stronger flavor from the use of dried herbs vs fresh. *** 4 - 4.5 stars *** Empanadas were a hit even with the 8 and under set...Pastry is a simple, with a tender texture so not flaky or buttery but a flour dough that absorbs all the wonderful flavors. Empanadas all stamped with the contents inside which makes it easy to choose...pricing is super reasonable ($3.50?!) compared to others out there so come and enjoy some delicious Argentinian empanadas while SUPPORTing SMALL BUSINESS...they make a great snack or entree with a salad and reheats nicely. Will definitely return to try their other flavors like their "International empanadas" and their "sandwiches de miga" (layered sandwich)...not sure all the components but definitely has me intrigued! Especially, the fatay which I believe is filled with lamb! Located off Highway 101, exit Woodside and off Bay Road in the industrial part of Redwood City/Menlo Park.

I had to try The Empanada King for a second time since my students enjoyed it the first time…read morearound. They make large orders for groups so easy with their online menu options. As long as you give 24hours notice you can order in bulk by the dozen. Some of our group favorites are the organic chicken & spinach-artichoke savory empanadas! Of course, you can't go wrong with the sweet banana and chocolate either. The sweet ones tend to be a bit bigger in size! The pickup process was seamless. I highly recommend for student events or group gatherings!

The Crazy Fries definitely lived up to the hype! The fries were loaded with generous portions of…read morechicken and pork, and both were incredibly flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite had a great balance of crispy fries and savory meat. The only thing that didn't quite stand out for me was the chicharrón--it wasn't my favorite compared to how amazing the chicken and pork were. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Next time, I'm skipping the fries and trying the 3 empanadas for $14--they look too good to pass up! The Crazy Fries definitely lived up to the hype! The fries were loaded with generous portions of chicken and pork, and both were incredibly flavorful, tender, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite had a great balance of crispy fries and savory meat. The only thing that didn't quite stand out for me was the chicharrón--it wasn't my favorite compared to how amazing the chicken and pork were. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Next time, I'm skipping the fries and trying the 3 empanadas for $14--they look too good to pass up!

I love empanadas. They're flaky, savory, and usually delicious. I often can't pass an empanada…read morestand. But I was super disappointed with Crazy Empanada at the San Ramon Farmer's Market. I tried a beef empanada which came with three sauces: a salsa, a creamy (almost tartar-like) one, and a green onion oil one. The empanada itself was super oily and greasy- all I tasted was oil and no amount of sauce helped. And it wasn't flaky at all. Not my cup of tea.

The ambience and aesthetics of this place is very cute and comforting…read more I went in and tried to empanadas priced at $5.50 each I also bought a side of chimichurri sauce for $.50. I ordered the chorizo empanada and then also a beef empanada. Both were good. The beef empanada had vegetables. The chorizo empanada was more of an Italian sausage with cheese. The chimichurri sauce was a little tangy. The service was quick and easy.

Love this place! Almost have the buy eighteen get one free card filled out. Imagine how much money…read moreI spend here. It's so worth it. The customer service is great and the empanadas are equally as great. My daughter will eat a full one just to have the apple one after. We come once a week almost. Chill vibes and a cute coffee shop. Idk if they have AC though. Very hot in here during the heat wave CV is experiencing.