Nonna&#x27;s Empanadas

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This was my first time coming to this particular empanada restaurant and my boyfriend is super picky and loves this place so I knew it would be delicious! Only thing that was kind of frustrating was we went to the one by the mall, but there was no parking inside so we left and came to this one only to find out it closed in 10 minutes! Lol Needless to say, I like how those do a branding of the empanada stamp on the front of each empanada so you can tell which one is which. Very clever and makes great pictures! Lol The guava and cheese empanada I had was delicious, but I didn't taste any cheese per se, unless it was mixed in with the guava itself. It was delicious and tasted like fresh guava nothing from a can or a job. I can't wait to come back here in the morning and try other empanadas. read more

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Tara F.

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Ordered 6 different kinds of empanadas and it came out to $38 3 that were a must is their korean beef, spinach feta and cheeseburger This one is located inside the original farmers market near the grove and their parking structure is massive 7 floors and a little pricey unless you find validation we were unable to and it cost $21 for 2+ hours of parking time Almost forgot to take a pic read more

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Maria M.

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We got the half dozen empanadas and got to try a few different flavors. Our favorite was the ham & cheese and nutella ones. They have so many sweet and savory options it's hard to choose to be honest. The 6 pack comes with some dipping sauces as well. It's great that the empanadas say what type they are on them, otherwise good luck finding the right one read more

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Eva H.

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The place is charming! The chimichurri sauce is heaven in earth! Highly recommended! Service is alright not the nicest person but place is very small so I figured the time for attention is limited. read more

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Masoumeh A.

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absolutely AMMMAZING!!! to die for! definitely stop by and grab a quick bite. Don't over indulg, or do honestly! it's worth all the calories!! Service is quick and friendly. chill ambiance! read more

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The empanadas here are ok and kind of overpriced. Each empanada costs $6. I got the Carne Asada empanada. The meat filling inside was flavorful and I enjoyed eating it with Tapatio sauce. Also tried the Chicken, Mushroom, and Cheese empanada and thought it was sort of bland. The breading on the empanadas were not that great. The crust was pretty hard and dry. Overall, nice to try if you want a small snack, but not the best empanadas I've had. read more

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Bella S.

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Overall, I would give this place a 4.5 out of 5, but rounding up since there's no 1/2 star options and for their massive selection of empanada flavor options; it's not easy to have so many variety of flavors and to master them all, so I give them credit for that. Service is usually good - friendly and prompt. If you are a Cedar's-Sinai employee, they give you a slight discount. I love businesses that do small "give-back" gestures like this as it builds a sense of community. There's limited seating inside and outside. I like how they serve the empanadas in take-out cardboard boxes so it is convenient to take any leftovers to-go if you cannot finish. I personally do like BAKED empanadas over FRIED because it is healthier and less heartburn inducing. Thus far, I have tried ... 1. Chicken Jalapeno (3.5/5) They use shredded chicken in this empanada, which was a bit dry, so minus 1 star for that reason. However, the spice seasoning combo was very good. The dough on this empanada was a bit thin and doughy, but the edges were nicely crisp. 2. Carne asada ground beef (5/5) This flavor profile is one of my favorites. It is seasoned very well and reminds me of eating a taco but in empanada form. The guacamole mixed inside was fresh and added a nice creaminess to each bite. 3. Samosa beef (3/5) They use ground beef for this empanada. Unfortunately, this one lacked flavor compared to the carne asada beef one, so was not as enjoyable in my opinion. 4. Dulce de leche (5/5): Who would've thought sweet empanadas would work out to be a nice sweet treat. Think of this as a nice crispy outer shell filled with warm, caramelly, and milky filling that's not too sweet. Delicious!! I will be returning to try out more flavors. read more

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Cecilia A.

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Nonna's has the best empanadas! There's a place 5 minutes from me but I go to Nonna's which is another 15 minutes away. The remodel gave it a roomy, clean and bright feel. The staff are friendly and efficient - that's saying something with so many delectable options. The empanadas are stamped with the filling name so you know what to expect. And these half-moons are brimming with goodness. Savory and Sweet options available. read more

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I was staying at Sofitel Los Angeles and happened upon this little gem a short walk up the road. The indoor seating space was bright and clean and there's a small section out front if you prefer that. Prices were ridiculously reasonable considering the sheer size of these empanadas. They were packed with filling and ate like a meal. Selection went from vegan to practically every meat imaginable as well as sweeter dessert options. They have some combo deals with 2 or 3 empanadas and a drink which felt like a steal. I enjoyed all 3 of my picks which included Salsa Verde Chicken, Carne Asada, and Korean BBQ. The Korean BBQ was out of this world good. read more

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Chang L.

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Food: There is a variety of empanada fillings here that I have never seen. I had their Bulgogi, Samosa and Cuban Sandwhich and Green Chile filling. It was very tasty. The Spicy Chimichurri was a bit overwhelming. I recommend getting the regular. read more

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I was looking for a quick snack and came across Nonna's Empanadas. They offer a wide selection of sweet and savory empanadas. I took advantage of their combo for $12 and tried their Cuban and Cheeseburger empanadas. Their prices are on the high side, but these baked empanadas were very tasty and nicely filled. Staff was friendly and helpful. It is a very casual place. Overall, these empanadas were a great treat and snack. read more

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Everything here is amazing! It's clean, the staff here is very helpful and friendly and offers great suggestions! Loved absolutely every single empanada we tried, the dessert ones are just as good as the hearty savory ones! Especially liked the spicy sauce that we could add to the beef and piñata. Absolutely recommend this place. It's amazing! read more

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Alisha M.

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I ordered the beef empanadas and they were a 10/10--super flavorful and baked to perfection. I really appreciated how generously filled they were (no skimping here), and the texture of the baked dough was chef's kiss. The staff was also super nice shoutout to the woman at the counter who gave us chimichurri sauce on the side. It paired perfectly with the beef and brought the whole thing together. Yes, they're on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality and how packed they are with filling. I also loved how their display case highlights the most popular flavors it made choosing a little easier, but also made me want to come back and try more! read more

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Alycia B.

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Located inside the mGrand Central Market, Nonna's got my eye from the long line. I was told they were fire, so I waited in line and ordered a couple. They have so many types of empanadas but are on the pricier side. The GCM is full of eateries with limited seating. You can dine in or take to go. The empanadas were just okay, but glad I experienced. read more

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We ordered the beef empenada and philly cheese empenada. Our favorite was the philly cheese as the cheese helped bring out the flavor of the meat. Although the beef empanada was good as well, its flavor was more subtle. We would give the other flavors a shot too! The carne asada was top on our list but was sold out. read more

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A spacious and comfy place to grab your quick lunch or hang out. They have so many different flavors for both sweet and savory empanadas. They hot stamped the flavors on each empanadas. So cute! I picked: 1. Mushroom 2. Philly cheese steak 3. Chicken alfredo 4. Shrimp 5. Guava 6. Nutella 7. Cheesy scramble 8. Ham & cheese read more

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Justin L.

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I've been eyeing these golden pockets of dough and deliciousness for quite some time now. But never had an excuse to come here... until recently. I was attending a potluck, and decided to bring empanadas from Nonna's. Online ordering is done through ChowNow. If you're ordering a dozen, there isn't really a way to checkbox more than one flavor. At the bottom of the page I just wrote it under the Special Instructions (5 beef, 4 chicken, 3 veggie) and crossed my fingers they would read it. You can also add chimichurri sauce on the side. I got a confirmation email after purchasing, and then a ready for pick up email at 1PM on the day of. I requested 2 PM, but the order wasn't ready until 2:20 PM, which ended up being fine because I arrived at 2:40 PM thanks to traffic. There was parking in the back and a handful of spots on Holt Avenue. I realized I didn't order enough for our vegan friend and bought an additional Samosa Veggie. The display case had a decent amount of options left over in the afternoon. Some flavors were already sold out, but the staff member offered to bake a new one (additional 20 minutes). Unfortunately they did not have enough ingredients for the Beyond Meat one, but I appreciated the offer. The outer layer had the right amount of thickness and toastiness. I'm more used to it being more fried and crispy, but these baked ones had a nice flakiness to them. The fillings for each one were generous, both the chicken and beef were flavorful. If I return, I'm getting the Nutella one! read more

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Andrea G.

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If all the empanada here are like the two I had, I'm baffled as to how this place has a high review. Of the two, the Salsa Verde Empanada was the least disappointing. We found them to be really try and lacking rich flavor. We asked for a side of salsa to help lubricant them down our throat but the salsas weren't good... The variation of flavors available is really cool! read more

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Diana L.

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It's hidden inside the market place at The Grove. It's quite expensive really, but it's so yummy and we also get it whenever we visit The Grove. read more

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Tamar V.

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Not tasty enough for $6 each! The Beyond meat was disgusting (had a peculiar flavor, I can't quite describe it.) I purchased 6, paid $36 with tax and the cashier was a little rude, crumpling my receipt as soon as it printed, instead of handing it to me. I purchased two Nutella empanadas (kids liked that one,) a four cheese with way too much non-melted cheese and the macaroni and cheese, which was a 5/10. The cashier was kind of picking his nose Won't be back, but wish them success. read more

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Sarah K.

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Friends kindly ordered variety of empanadas delivered to our door. There's something really delightful about getting an assortment of doughy pockets with a variety of fillings. In this case, some are hit and some are miss. Have tried several: Pepperoni - best so far. The oil from cheese + pepperoni really juice this one up Chicken mushroom - very good Cheeseburger - very good Cubano - not much flavor Chicken salsa verde - so so dry, hard to choke down. could not finish Spicy chimichurri - it's ok, not a lot of flavor. Need to use a lot to overcome dryness, and I prefer hot sauce given the calories in this. If you try this place out, recommend getting a variety so you can find your fave! read more

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Kristi Y.

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First time at the Grove and we stumbled upon Nonna's Empanadas. We were impressed by the selection of fillings they have to offer. From savory to sweet, they have a lot! We decided to get four to go and it came with sauce on the side. The flavors we got were Beef Jalapeno, Chicken Alfredo, Carne Asada and Philly Cheesesteak. Wow was I impressed by the different choices we had. I would say my least favorite one was the beef jalapeno and the chicken Alfredo or Philly cheesesteak were my favorite! The empanadas were perfectly made and the texture was so crispy! I would definitely come back for more! read more

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Food 3/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 Located inside the grand central market, nonna's is famous for so many different flavors for empanadas. I came to the market to have tacos which I'm so glad I did, but I was curious about the empanadas so I got the beef one but it was extremely bland. The cashier didn't offer sauce so I had to go back for it. I asked for a sauce (chimichurri) which made it slightly better but even with the sauce, I would not go back unfortunately. read more

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Jason I.

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Overall decent food. I felt the selection to be pretty diverse and tasty, however the price had to be considered. With that being said, nothing mind blowing with only a few of the choices made actually standing out. The overall farmers market for a great place to eat and people watch. read more

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alicia n.

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The service was patient and kind but the empanadas lacked flavor. Maybe I'm just used to authentic or ethnic food and the dozen mixed empanadas I got tasted like an American version of hot pockets trying to be authentic. read more

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Julie Y.

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My first time trying and I get the hype. I got the beef empanada which is one of their top choices. It is so flavorful and the sauce elevates it even more. read more

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Richard Y.

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Terrific empanadas in a ton of flavors! 2x, 3 bite sized empanadas and a drink special were excellent! The cheeseburger and carnitas flavors were so savory with a crispy, flaky pastry. Friendly staff and a solid place inside the Farmers Market. read more

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Ele S.

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The guava empanada was delicious! I will definitely go back to grab more on the way back to SD!

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Brian L.

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So many great empanadas at Nonna's Empanadas! The staff is friendly and gave me some great recs. My personal favorites are the carne asada and chicken and mushroom. They pack the empanadas and they pair great with the spicy chimichurri sauce. In additional the decor is very clean, with plants draping down the ceiling and walls. Nonna's is a great restaurant for a quick bite! read more

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Robert S.

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Sorry I am keeping this comment short. Definitely not my favorite. They bake there empanadas, also not so tastey I prefer my empanadas to be fried. Let me know what you think. Service is good. Not so much on the Ambiance (Grey like) inside. read more

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Food was good but portions were small. Definitely would be better if some of the empanadas weren't hollow. Friendly service. Beautiful decor! Spicy chimchurri needed to be...spicy. It was something different but a bit pricy. Probably won't go again. read more

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Kayla W.

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This place rocks! They have a huge array of options and all of them are incredible! Haven't had anything there that wasn't 10/10

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Decent empanadas. Beef was the best. Chimichurri hot sauce was decent. Nothing amazing. Branding and packaging is nice but wish the food delivered better in taste. Friendly service and cute decor. read more

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Kayla K.

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Love. Only downside is they don't (yet) have GF options. Will be back!!!!!!!!! Wohoo Nonna's.

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Mike C.

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Excellent empanadas. Top-notch service with a lot of different selections; we went with more traditional choices. Thankfully, they were open later than some of the other vendors too, and it was well worth it. read more

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Debbie J.

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They gave us the wrong Empanadas and I called to speak to the Manager. I'm still waiting for the manager to call me back. We wanted carne asada and they gave us beef! They need to know what they are giving the customers! The manager called me and he was so nice. He is going to refund the 2 empanadas that were wrong. If you haven't tried these you have to. They are delicious! read more

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Madeleine B.

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Good empanadas near Beverly Center. They have lots of food flavors to choose from. So far I've tried the carne asada and Filipino chicken. Both were great. I came later in the day, around 8, so they were out of a lot of flavors. Come early for the best selection. Overall nice spot for a snack, plus they have a spacious seating area. read more

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Wow just wow! Came here for a "snack" left with a 3 empanada combo with their dragon fruit drink. Beef jalapeño Philly cheesesteak And pepperoni were my choices for my first experience. Pretty quick service since the empanadas seemed freshly baked and kept in a heated area for quick serving. Couple seats to eat at the small but efficient hut in the farmers market area of the mall / the grove. Highly recommend coming here if local, or at the mall, or even just visiting LA probably one of THE BEST empanadas I've eaten read more

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Cletus P.

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Nonna's is the best! The thickest juiciest, most flavorful empanadas. Delish, inexpensive, great deal, lovely, friendly staff.

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love this place - delicious and tasty - i have ordered way too many times and keep coming back

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8556 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Beverly Grove
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(310) 385-0445
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What time does Nonna's Empanadas open?

Nonna's Empanadas opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Nonna's Empanadas opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Nonna's Empanadas close?

Nonna's Empanadas closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Nonna's Empanadas closes at 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does Nonna's Empanadas take credit cards?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas takes credit cards.

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Does Nonna's Empanadas have catering options?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas does have catering options.

Does Nonna's Empanadas serve alcohol?

No, Nonna's Empanadas does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Nonna's Empanadas allow dogs?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas allows dogs.

Does Nonna's Empanadas have TVs?

No, Nonna's Empanadas does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Nonna's Empanadas have bike parking?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas has bike parking.

Does Nonna's Empanadas have outdoor seating?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas has outdoor seating options.

Does Nonna's Empanadas have parking?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Nonna's Empanadas wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas is wheelchair accessible.

Does Nonna's Empanadas have free WiFi?

Yes, Nonna's Empanadas has free WiFi.

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7.6 mi•Downtown

Was looking for a quick bite at Grand Central Market and came across this place. There was a small…read moreline given it was a Sunday, but the service was quick and we got our food very fast. They have a large assortment of different flavor empanadas. Since it was my first time here, I really appreciated that they marked the fan favorites. We got 3 different flavors as part of the Combo meal with a drink (canned soda of your choice). Carne Asada - This was my favorite! Finely ground beef that's well-seasoned, and very saucy and flavorful. I also love that the empanada didn't break apart given how saucy it was. The outside shell was also very well made. Korean BBQ - This was picked out of curiosity since it was a popular one. This tastes like bulgogi, even the seasoning. Definitely saucier than the Carne Asada, but it did get tricky to eat closer to the end. Chicken - Really wanted to try the Chicken Verde but they were sold out so opted for chicken. It's definitely as expected, but I would like to try the popular Chicken Verde next time. While these are a bit pricy at $6 each, the 3 Empanada + Drink Combo does make it a little better. These are also quite substantial so I can't imagine eating more than two, if you're not that hungry, even one might work as a quick snack. We shared the 3 amongst two people. The ambiance is fun and lively if you like people. It can be crowded and annoying at times given it's GCM. Also, if you are new to this area, there's no AC since it's an open space, so on hot days it can be a lot. They do have seating in the back that have a lot more fans above. After this experience, I would come back again and try some more flavors. I was also surprise to find they have some dessert empanadas too (sweet flavors). This is a great option if you are looking for a snack or quick meal!

While at GCM I decided to stop by and grab some empanadas since they look delicious and they had…read moremany different types and flavors. They keep a list near the counter where they list their most popular in order by most sold. The service was friendly and the food was prepared insanely fast. I ordered a philly cheesesteak and a korean bbq empanada and they were both good. I don't know that I would order those again. The cheesesteak was good but I believe there was a sweetness from the dough that was throwing me off. For the korean bbq, it was too sweet all together for me and it was a meat overload. I would return to try some of the other flavors but I wouldn't grab these again.

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Empanadas (Chicken Jalapeno, Korean BBQ, Pepperoni)

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World Empanadas

I really wish I knew about World Empanadas sooner because I just found out about it and I have been…read moremissing out on some amazing empanadas! I ordered a dozen empanadas for the take and bake option. I love the take and bake option because it is like having freshly baked empanadas in my own kitchen! I baked them per the directions on the website and it worked perfectly. The take out window was very convenient and online ordering was easy. World Empanadas has so many empanadas flavors to choose from. I tried a bunch of flavors and I liked all of them! My favorites were the Santa Fe chicken, breakfast, spinach, and the chile con carne. They all had amazing flavor. The order came with a big serving of chimichurri and that was a nice addition to the empanadas. World Empanadas also has breakfast burritos that I am interested in trying next time. Since I don't live close, this is my new stop when I'm going to Burbank airport. World of Empanadas is amazing and I highly recommend getting their empanadas!

I finally had the pleasure of trying World of Empanadas and I'm honestly so impressed…read more First of all, their horchata... SO good. Like genuinely one of the best horchata I've ever had, it was super creamy and flavorful but not overly sweet. I tried one of their desserts being their banana and Nutella empanada along with other savory empanadas. Everything was amazing. The Nutella + banana one was definitely a standout for me because they did not hold back at all. It was packed with chocolate and banana in every bite, which I loved because I'm a huge chocolate person. It didn't feel skimpy or dry at all, just super rich and satisfying! For the savory options, I tried the chile con carne, Santa Fe chicken, the breakfast, and the beef & potato. Every single one was delicious, seriously you cannot go wrong with any of them. BUT my favorite was for sure the Santa Fe chicken!! It had so much flavor and tasted really well-seasoned. You can tell everything is made with care. Their green chimichurri needs its own praise. I've tried a fair amount of chimichurris from different restaurants and grocery stores, but this one!!! This one is done perfectly. I can't describe the flavor to you, you just have to try it haha. It goes so well with any of the empanadas! Also, the empanadas came out HOT. Like actually steaming when I opened them, which made them that more enjoyable. Everything tasted really fresh. On top of that, the service was so sweet. The girls working there were really kind and welcoming, which just made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back because I'm already craving that horchata and Nutella banana empanada again!! Thank you so much for having me :)

Empanadas Baked To Perfection

(W.E.) World Empanadas. W.E. ARE EMPANADAS

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World Empanadas will continue to provide quality food and safe, clean services for as long as our doors stay open!

Nonna's Empanadas

3.7(395 reviews)

1.1 mi•Fairfax

I ordered a six pack including beef, chicken, Filipino beef, Korean BBQ, Philly cheese steak, and…read moresamosa beef for delivery. My order arrived in a timely manner, was packed neatly in a nice box, and the empanadas were still warm. I enjoyed the variety of flavors although I expected some of the flavors to be bolder. The empanadas were well-made and certainly packed with meat and ingredients. I would order from here again.

Nonna's Empanda is pure perfection. I tried two of their best sellers, the carne asada and the…read morechicken and mushroom, and both were outstanding. Each empanda is about the size of the palm of your hand and generously filled. The carne asada had a delicious blend of ground beef and perfectly balanced spices. The chicken and mushroom had that ideal, tender pull that makes each bite satisfying. Everything came out piping hot and fresh. The one improvement would have been to make the pastry buttery and soft I'm glad this was my first meal in LA. It set the bar high!

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Shrimp and carne asada empanadas

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Mac & cheese, chicken salsa verde, cubano and carne asada empandas

Pao's Pastries & Cafe

4.5(127 reviews)

8.7 mi•Van Nuys

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Really delicious Bolivian food in Van Nuys recommended to us by word of mouth…read more We ordered: * cheese empanada * beef Salteñas - this was really spicy with potatoes and peas and came with a green salsa. Super tasty * Silpancho - thin breaded and fried beef with over easy eggs, potatoes, white rice, and purple onion and tomato salsa. Super tasty. This was my favorite dish * picante de pollo - chicken stew with white rice, potatoes, and purple onion. This was flavorful and the chicken was nice and tender * alfajores - Carmel cookie with coconut shavings. This was a flaky, buttery cookie with Carmel in the middle and coconut shavings on the side

Food: 2.5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 I had an appointment nearby and wanted a snack before going home so decided to try some saltenas, aka Bolivian empanadas. It was a cute hole in the wall, and I could see someone hand kneading and rolling the dough in the kitchen, which was heartwarming to see. I love different cultural foods that make LA what it is today. I ordered: Beef saltenas (3/5) - dry overall, sweet and savory veggie beef stew inside; comes with a watery green sauce Chicken saltenas (3/5) - similar to beef saltenas Cheese empanadas (2/5) - 90% bread with a bland, thin spread of bland cheese. It was puffed up and empty. Rollos de queso (1/5) - so dry, almost choked, little to no cheese & all bread Cuñapes (1/5) - tastes like a sweet version of the brazilian cheese bread appetizer at fogo de chao, except this is one is super dry as well and makes you cough for water I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately missed the mark. For a little over $20, it was definitely worth trying but I wouldn't go back.

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Salteña

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Front entrance

Patagonia Empanadas

4.4(832 reviews)

35.5 mi

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Came here with my family and had a really good experience overall. They had a buy-one-get-one free…read moredeal on large pizzas, which was a great bonus. We ordered the Fugazzeta and a pepperoni pizza--both were delicious, especially the Fugazzeta. We also tried the gnocchi and milanesa napolitana with Russian salad, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Before leaving, we grabbed desserts: bread pudding with dulce de leche, a dulce de leche cannoli, and alfajores--all really good. Only downside: I later noticed the receipt showed two chocolate volcano desserts instead of the alfajores I actually got. Not sure if it was a mistake or mix-up, but worth double-checking your receipt. Overall, great food, great vibes, and I'd definitely come back.

Haven't visit since the pandemic. We preordered 3 dozen empanadas for a work lunch. The empanadas…read moreare delicious and I was shocked the Arab empanada was my favorite. It is nice to support small local businesses. The owners are nice and welcoming. Service is gracious and fast. It's located in a strip mall and it feels like a typical South American Cafe you might run into either in BAires or Panama. There's an outdoor covered patio as well

Lemon pie and Dulce de Leche Canoli

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Spinach cheese empanada

Josephine's Special Empanadas

4.0(94 reviews)

26.8 mi

Josephine's Special empanada is located inside Island Pacific Market as you enter its on the left…read moreside of the market. This is the best delicious empanada I've tasted. I've been going around tasting all kinds of empanadas & Josephine's Special empanada won my taste bud as the best empanada ever . Service is fast & the place is clean.

Don't waste your money. Their empanadas have poor quality and not worth the money. Go somewhere…read moreelse.

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Empanadas on deck. ( ^_^)b

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Josephine's inside Island Pacific Supermarket.

La Empanada Mama

5.0(31 reviews)

23.6 mi

This empanada place is more than amazing!! Let's start off with they delivered to me through dtla…read moretraffic to silver lake!! What a company! It was worth it! The dough on the empanada was the perfect simple flavor to hold up against the tasty filling inside! I equally wanted to eat both! The outside to inside ratio was perfect! Now let's talk about the magical green sauce! I'm such a sauce person and when I dipped my freshly fried empanada....I didn't know what to expect..it was greatness! The best best thing...my 4 year old devoured one as well...and he is picky when it comes to new foods!

Hear me out Yelp, give a minute of your time. These…read moreempanadas are d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!! I ordered everything on their menu!!! The rice is bomb, the avocado cream sauce is addicting. I wanted every bite of empanada to have this cream sauce on it, and the rice, I put it on the rice too. The apple empanadas, look no judgement, I ate three by myself. I said no judgement! Definitely will be ordering again!!!

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House of Empanadas

5.0(28 reviews)

8.3 mi•Downtown

While I've not been to their brick & mortar shop, I was ever so lucky to encounter the lovely…read moreladies of House of Empanadas at The Bungalow's night market in Santa Monica. The service was fast & extremely friendly. The price was very reasonable. And, most importantly, the food was friggin' fantastic! I was so enamored with the non-greasy fried bundles of joy - chicken, Cuban, & guava-cheese - that we actually went back to the stand to get extras to take home as we were leaving. I hereby publicly commit to making the trek to their actual store to obtain even more of this deliciousness!

I work nearby so I decided to stop here for lunch and the empanadas were so good! I believe they…read morewere $3-4 a pop and I was told that 2 make a meal. They were very filling. I loved the beef and cheese. The El Cubano was one of their more popular flavors so I decided to try it. It was not my cup of tea, but it had lots of ingredients in it so I can see why it would be appealing to some. The woman who took my order was so nice and friendly, and was happy to give recommendations and answer my questions. There were plenty of clean tables open for me to sit at while I ate on my lunch break. I will be back!

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El Cubano

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Beef and Cheese Empanadas

United Bread & Pastry

4.2(247 reviews)

6.0 mi•Silver Lake

It has been a while since I've been here and moving away from this place, I still think about it…read morefrom time to time. They have so many options to choose from that either brings you back home or reminds you of home (the Philippines). All the ones we got from here were delicious and I would definitely be back if I'm in the area. The titas are so friendly, warm and very helpful. The vibe reminds me so much of small shops or bakeries in the Philippines. Highly recommend this place!

Owner operated for 40+ years, in the same same location says it all!!…read more My favorites so far are any flavor Hopia, pork adobo roll and the turon... i will be back for sure to try even more... And you will be surprised by the prices, compared to the bigger filipino bakeries. Support local, support small businesses