Came here after seeing people rave about it! Also because of the debate on whether it's on par with…read morePorto's. Quick answer, they aren't really comparable. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. They were super nice and gave us lots of recommendations! We ended up getting quite a bit of stuff! Their potatoe balls are huge! Very fun, but if you get full quickly, you will only need one! All of their sauces are wonderful and made in house. Their food is paired well with it. I feel they don't season AS much so it doesn't compete with their sauces, which I am all for. Service is very fast here. The location is small with minimal seating. They make a point to fill in orders and get they out pretty quickly! Loved coming here, will plan to come again!

My recent visit was great! I happened to pass by OBRA Bakery on my way to Barnes & Noble and…read morespontaneously 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.

Only get the short-rib empanada. I got the al pastor it was meh solid 3/10. DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN…read moreONE 0/10. It was what was recommended to me. I think it was just the one that isn't being bought and the guy just wanted to sell it. SUPER DRY, no flavor, legit bit into air with a little amount of chicken if that...

Excellent service by Josue! Food, ambiance perfect! Highly recommend the steak sandwich!read more

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!!!

I love the food here. The quality is amazing and the service is always great/quick. I have tried…read morealmost everything on the menu and as a Venezuelan I can say this place has my stamp of approval!!!! This place is forsure in my top 3 favorite Venezuelan food places in all of SoCal!!! I never mind driving here from Culver City because it's SOOO worth it. I recommend the cachapa, the arepa de pabellon, and the pastelitos!!

Amazing Venezuelan Food! Tequeños with those good sauces ,The Arepa was so good, Cachapa was…read moredelicious . I highly recommend.

FIVE STARS for the corn arepas con queso , I think it's like $8 ! It's the best little snack !…read moreAnyways if you're comming here get the bandeja paisa ! This place is good , I wish they had more options and more affordable options but they have the must haves !

Me and the misses were cruising the streets at night and we just wanted something good to eat, and…read morewe stumbled upon this place. It was a little bit early, so the restaurant was completely empty which means service was very quick. I ordered steak with rice beans on the side. The food did not take very long to come out, and there was an assortment of sauces to add to the steak. The meal was not the best. The presentation was very nice and the waitress that took care of us was very friendly however, I do not think I would come back to this restaurant due to many of the items we first wanted were not available.

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.

Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.

Love their empanadas and bread w chimmichurri…read more You can grab sangria or others to go at the window and enjoy on their patio and watch tv Just wished they sold the bread at the window Service always great and friendly Check out their beach boxes

Worst restaurant experience I've had. I eat out about three times a week, and this visit was…read moredisappointing from start to finish. It took forever for anyone to come over and take our order. The waitress didn't explain the menu item clearly, so I ended up ordering chicken tenders and fries, which wasn't what I had in mind. As soon as she brought our food, she made us close out the bill before I'd even had a chance to taste it. When I did, the chicken tasted stale and like it had been fried in oil used for fish. The fries were greasy. We could see that our waitress was still working, so I didn't understand why we had been asked to close out so early. We had to call her back over to explain that the food tasted bad. She told me that if I'd said something before tasting it, she could have taken it back. How would I have known there was a problem without tasting it? She took the food back, but said nothing could be removed from the bill because we had already closed out. I also ordered guacamole, and that was awful too. We finished our drinks and left. When we reached my car, we saw four rats running alongside the restaurant. The slow service, food, confusing billing, and what we saw outside made this an experience I won't repeat. I will never go back.

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 had an amazing dinner at the Aji Peruvian Cuisine. We were there on a Wednesday night and it was…read morerather quiet. The staff was very hospitable and we were able to have a really wonderful conversation but the food was outstanding. We started with the empanadas. We tried a variety of them and they all were excellent. We shared 3 different orders, the ceviche was excellent but they kept bringing wonderful surprises. The Arrocito Norteno ( a seafood rice dish was excellent) and the Lomito Saltado (sauteed beet tenderloin with onions, tomatoes, cilantro steamed rice and hand cut fries) the beef was exceptionally tender and should not be missed. The staff was friendly but while the traffic was slow last night so they were focused on housework rather than our needs. But they were very friendly and helpful. Overall it's a gem of a restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

Small shop located on the side of a restaurant/bar. They have outdoor tables you can enjoy your…read morefood at. House made sodas and handmade empanadas. Ben, the owner, took the time to explain his lovely food. Empanada crust is made in house, not store purchased and you can tell. It's unlike any other empanada; the crust is flakey and light. Taste was on point. Are they traditional? No. Are they delicious? Yes! No salsas needed. The fillings are well seasoned and flavorful. I came at 10:30am and he had just set out the lunch varieties. You pick your own from a hot case filled with labeled bags. Amazing and unique.

La Torre is a one-man show, featuring non-traditional empanadas made with tasty homemade sourdough…read morecrusts and a variety of gourmet fillings. I ate the Reuben, which had lots of tangy sourkraut, and the Chicken Chili Verde, which was packed with tender chicken and a delicious green sauce. After two, I was stuffed, so the Chicken Peanut Curry will get eaten later. It is a walk-in, take-out place that is self-serve. Jim, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. My wife got an iced coffee, which she said was delicious. Prices are reasonable: $5.50 per empanada. The location is right off of PCH, next to McDonald's.

I've literally had everything on the menu here and I can't get enough!!!! The Pepian is my favorite…read moreand the Yuca Fries with Parmesan and parsley is sooooo good! The fresh squeezed orange juice is always something I get to have for breakfast the next morning along with pan. I love coming here because the service is always good and the people working here really seem to care about my experience; it has a family owned vibe (though I don't know if it is or not, but they treat you as if it is). GREAT food, exceptional service, decent prices. Definitely my favorite neighborhood spot!

The service was horrible! I placed an order directly from their website. I got an email…read moreconfirmation and my card was charged. When my husband went to pick up the food, they said that my order was never received. The lady was extremely rude to my husband and made him wait over 45 minutes before they started making our order. Don't get me wrong, the food at this place is wonderful. My husband and I have been getting food here for years. I'm just disappointed at the service for a returning customer.