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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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
2 months ago
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
This is a must-go every time I go to The Grove Farmer's Market. Such a great stand tucked away but not too hard to find. Good variety of flavors of empanadas. My personal favorites are the Dulce de Leche and the Filipino Beef! Yesterday, I went back and go the Dulce de Leche as a midday snack. Perfect snack and sweet treat! Prices are pretty high, about $6.15 an empanada, which is my only gripe. However, they are filling and worth it. The people who work there are kind and efficient. This is a place I would recommend time and time again! read more
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
9 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
10 months ago
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
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
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
11 months ago
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
6 months ago
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2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
3 years ago
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
10 months ago
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3 years ago
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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