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OBRA HandBakery

4.5 (1.2k reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Baked Jalapeño Empanada
Leti B.

OBRA is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. The place itself is pretty small with only two tables outside to sit and eat so it's more of a take out place. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered one jalapeño empanadas, a ropa vieja burrito, and a nutella pastry, which came out to a total of around $40. I enjoyed the jalapeno empanada, the two sauces it came with were very good. The burrito was OK, I liked the meat but should have not included the fries. What stood out the most was their pastry. It was warm and flavorful. I nice sweet treat. 8/10

Potato ball
Claribel V.

My recent visit was great! I happened to pass by OBRA Bakery on my way to Barnes & Noble and spontaneously stopped by for a beef potato ball. I ended up ordering two potato balls, one for me and one for my boyfriend and asked them to package them separately. Each one came with their green sauce and aioli. I poured both sauces on top of the potato ball and the flavors blended really well together. The potato ball was savory and delicious! Customer service was also great. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Next time I will try the chicken potato ball.

OBRA Beef and Chicken Balls
Lisa Y.

This bakery was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm so glad she did! OBRA is a Latin American bakery that serves sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and more. They have two locations, one in Long Beach and one in Santa Ana. Their Long Beach location is located in a shopping plaza, and I didn't have any trouble finding parking. They had lots of different items in their bakery case to choose from! We had to get their OBRA Balls, which come with beef or chicken. Their OBRA Beef Ball has ground beef and mozzarella surrounded by mashed potato and deep fried. It was cheesier than I expected! The OBRA Chicken Ball is a more of a cone shape and has shredded chicken, aji amarillo sauce, and cheese surrounded by mashed potato and deep fried. Both were tasty! They serve it with a side of their spicy mayo and green salsa for dipping. They're known for their empanadas, so we had to try some of these too! We got a Baked Chicken, Chicken Curry, Beef, and Ropa Vieja. Their Beef and Chicken are some of their most popular. The Beef Emapanda has spicy ground beef, onions, and potatoes, and their Chicken Empanada has shredded chicken, mild spicy creamy yellow chili sauce, onions, potatoes, and mozzarella cheese. The Chicken Curry is one of their newer empanadas and has diced chicken thighs cooked in mild spicy curry and coconut milk, steamed rice, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. But my favorite was the Ropa Vieja! It has tasty shredded beef, onions, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, seasonings, and cilantro. The meat is so tender and juicy! For desserts, we got a Cocada and a Peach and Dulce de Leche Turnover. The Cocada is their coconut macaroon made with shredded coconut, covered with chocolate. It is massive! Very moist on the inside. I'll be back to try their sandwiches and get some more OBRA balls!

Half of pastry display
Kimberly S.

A small bakery we love coming to for delicious empanadas! Breakfast and BBQ Pork are my favorites and my husband loves the Cuban, Chicken Curry, and Ropa Vieja. He also likes the Beef Ball and Square Pie. Their sweet baked goods are good too. We've tried a cookie cake and a macaroon. The location is small, but they're very popular! The place seems clean and the service is friendly.

empanadas
Kingston W.

I went to OBRA Handbakery to try their empanadas. If you're not familiar, an empanada is a baked or fried pastry turnover filled with various ingredients--here they bake them. Originating in Spain, empanadas spread to neighboring countries and across the Spanish colonial network, resulting in many styles and fillings. The online magazine longbeachize.com has a great article on the owners of this business. By now, I've tried every empanada they offer at least once. What I order depends on my mood, but there are plenty of fillings to choose from. I have to say, this shop is consistent--the size and shape of the empanadas and the bread-to-filling ratio. I also appreciate that they mark the pastries, so you know exactly what's inside. But do not think they only serve empanadas. They also have sweet cakes and pasties as well.

Kevin T.

My partner and I visited OBRA HandBakery for brunch after our marathon and this was a solid choice. It's quite the small shop with seating on the counter and 3 tables on their outside patio area. Parking - Free in a shared large parking lot, plentiful We were both intrigued by their potato balls, empanadas, and breakfast burrito in which we ordered 4 potato balls (2 chicken/2 beef), 2 empanadas (1 chicken, 1 beef), and 1 breakfast burrito to share. Our order came out in about 10 minutes or so, not too busy. Total came out to about $42 which is quite expensive for the amount of items in my opinion. 1. Potato Balls - By far my favorite menu items from the visit, they weren't as crispy/crunchy as Portos but they're bigger. Portions are big and it's filled with your choice of filling, very delicious, highly recommend 9/10 2. Empanadas - Usually I love empanadas but these were a bit disappointing on my end. They were softer than empanadas that I usually have, although delicious still but definitely not my favorite from the bakery. 6.5/10 3. Breakfast Burrito - Talk about portions, this breakfast burrito is loaded with ingredients, eggs among many other ingredients, super flavorful and savory. It does have a bit of a kick to it which adds to the taste, pretty good! 8.5/10 Overall, a solid brunch spot, although a bit expensive, it's still worth to check them out. Pretty decent tasting potato balls, breakfast burrito is big in portion and delicious as well, along with their empanadas which can be a hit or miss depending on the style of empanadas you like. Definitely a good spot for a snack even if you're in the area.

Karen T.

My partner and I stopped by for a quick bite while we were in the area. The potato balls definitely caught our eye first. We had to try both the beef balls and chicken balls. They had a super crunchy texture with a nice coating of bread crumbs. I would order these again. Also had to try some empanadas since those are what they are known for. The empanadas are made from scratch on flour dough and served with spicy mayo and mild green salsa on the side. I was amazed at the wide variety of flavors they had on display. Their best seller, the beef empanada, was very flavorful and juicy. As for the chicken empanada, one of the most popular options, it was rich and creamy. Although the fillings were great, I thought the crust was too dry. I would skip these next time. The breakfast burrito was pretty good and comforting to eat. It was packed with scrambled eggs, onions, sausage, fries, mozzarella cheese, creamy cilantro sauce, and chipotle mayo. The ratio was just right. I enjoyed the combination of all the ingredients. In addition to savory goods, they offer plenty of sweets, pastries, and beverages. Make sure to look out for deals that they may have going on. If you buy a dozen empanadas, you can get 2 additional ones for free. They even have loyalty rewards you can sign up for.

Special LB Food Scene Week empanada, beef ball, and sauces.
Kate K.

I find the empenadas to be hit or miss for me, but the beef balls and chicken balls are amazing. Perfect paired with their spicy mayo.

Empanadas
Anna T.

After my workout class I was feeling hungry and here I go opening up my Yelp and closest bookmark goes to empanadas!! Heard lots of good things about this spot and heard they opened another location that means it's that good! Went inside and so many selections of desserts and empanadas! They also have massive potato balls!! I had to get a beef potato ball and it was huge and filled with cheese. The outer layer was so crunchy and beef filling was yummy. I got 4 empanadas since I couldn't decide on just 1 Breakfast- I wanted something breakfasty- has potato's. Felt like breakfast Cuban- yummy and the green sauce was perfect with it Chicken curry- very curry.. not sure how I felt about it curry in an empanada Chicken- can't go wrong and the green sauce and the creamy sauce worked well with it 4 empanadas and a potato ball for $25, a bit hefty But if you buy a dozen empanadas, you get 2 free!

Empanada and cheese ball
Nancy D.

I do a happy dance every time I eat here! I love their cheeseballs more than Porto's. The sauces they provide are delicious. The service and the speed of the food/drinks ready is top notch! I work near by and I always recommend Orba!

Russ L.

Delicious pastries and baked goods. Such a great business and the amazing staff behind it.

OBRA Signature Burger
Sherwin C.

Been here before! Had a craving today for some great empanadas. Ended up not getting any empanada, but did try the signature burger and Cuban sandwich. Both items were freshly made and the ingredients were all complementing each other. We also grabbed an Arnold Palmer and an iced cafe latte. Refreshing! Service was fast considering that it's made to order! This place has always been clean, well lit, and breezy. Will return and for sure get empanadas next time =]

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Camille R.

Was excited to hear this was one of the stops on our Long Beach bike route. They said it was a coffee shop, but was excited to see there were pastries and empenadas! The two I got were great selections! I initially wanted curry but the person berfore me had just bought all of them. Didn't get a drink cause I was limited on cash, so I just drank water. Lots of pretty cool items here. Worth another visit definitely.

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Love this place, in my humble opinion their balls beat Porto's by a mile. Local, convenient Go-To place.

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Tried several Empanadas and pastries across multiple visits. This place is a hidden gem.

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Ask the Community - OBRA HandBakery

What specials are on your happy hour?

Our Happy Hour starts every day at 3pm! Enjoy any coffee drink, lemonade, or iced tea paired with any turnover available on display, all for just $6.

Are there gluten free options?

yes

Good morning Cesar, I use to come by at least twice a month for Kobe burger and empanadas, when it was a Bistro. I have tried the new empanadas at Obra. I also found it to fall flat compared to before.…

Is there cilantro in the empanadas?

Out of our 10 Empanadas flavors, there are 4 that do not have any cilantro: Beef & Potato, Veggie, Vegan and Banana/Nutella. Thank you for reaching out.

Does anything contain nuts?

Thank you for contacting us. Our Empanadas are nuts free, except the Banana/Nutella flavor, our Potato Balls or Chicken Pies do not contain nuts. None of our cakes or pastries have nuts. *Our Carrot Cake has almonds on top.… 

Are there any vegan options?

Hello! We offer Vegan Empanadas, filled with spinach, onions, corn, carrots, mushrooms and potatoes. Thank you!

If I go with a group of 30 people, would it be possible to have individual checks or to order & pay from the counter before seating? Does this place require a reservation for party of 30?

Hi Ariane, thank you for contacting us and for your interest . Yes, we could accommodate your group of 30 people. However, there are some important things to be considered since our restaurant has limited seating. Reservation is required in advanced… 

Is the free corkage on Monday and Wednesday during lunchtime also? Many thanks

Hello! Yes, all day long! Mondays and Wednesdays. And Tuesdays and Thursdays 50% Off Bottles of wine. We hope to see you soon!

Do they serve alcohol?

Yes, they do. I had a nice lunch there recently with a cold cervesa.

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It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

I love a straight forward, no nonsense, high quality place and that's exactly what Gemmae is. We…read morewalked in, checked out the dessert fridges, looked at the pastry counter, and after reaching the hot food we'd already figured out exactly what we wanted. We ordered two combination plates, each with two different meats and everything we ordered was delicious. We'll absolutely be back.

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Aji Peruvian Cuisine

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I really liked the look and feel of this restaurant. The wood accents, tall ceilings, and big…read morewindows give it a bright and spacious feel. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. Surprisingly, even the chips stood out and were some of the best I've had. It was also my first time having Peruvian ceviche, and I loved it. The service was quick and attentive throughout our meal. Parking can be a bit tricky since the spaces are pretty tight, but we were able to find a spot. Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed the food.

We found ourselves in Long Beach sans kiddo and decided to check out this cute Peruvian place…read more Anytime french fries are included, I'm there. We were seated immediately - I think we got there before the regular dinner rush. What's the best thing to have when you're experiencing the craziest heat wave since moving to Southern California? CEVICHE! I'm allergic to shellfish but there were options! Husband and I both ordered our own Ceviche Clasico and it did not disappoint. The leche de tigre provided this lovely heat in the dish which complimented the coldness of the entire dish itself. If this came in a large portion, I'd order it. For the entree, we ordered a Lomito Saltado to share. While the entree was good, I was hoping for a little more tomatoes and a little less onions. Other than that, the tenderloin was cooked nicely. As with a lot of things in society right now, I felt the menu was quite pricey. If that's not an issue, then I'd recommend this cute little restaurant. Next time, I'd love to try the Steak a lo Pobre with the chimichurri!

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