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OBSESSED with their empanadas. hard to find good vegan options that are different than the usuals, but their jackfruit empanada is delicious and i've become so obsessed with chimichurri since i first had these. they also just dropped a new pumpkin empanada that's vegan, sweet, and covered in powdered sugar
Located in the UTC mall. In a little shop. Not a restaurant, no chairs and tables. At least the Staff was nice, friendly, and offered suggestions. The Empanadas are almost $4 each but taste like reheated school lunch empanadas. They were not warm, a little cardboard like, flavor was meh . I tried the corn and the spinach and was very disappointed. I would it try again.
I used to go to an Argentinian restaurant growing up for the empanadas, and this really took me back to fond memories of high school! The staff recommended the Malbec Beef Empanada and it was phenomenal! Especially paired with the chimichurri sauce. I can't wait to visit La Jolla again to try other empanada flavors! There's decent seating inside and directly outside of the shop, and it's very easy to find in the beautiful Westfield mall
Was picking up my laptop from apple and was craving an empanada! This is a little stand with plenty of outdoor seating around it. I got the 3 for 10.95 + a yerba latte. My total was $17 which looking back, I feel like I never received my deal for getting 3 so make sure to double check with the cashier. Yerba Latte 1/5: I love yerba mate so I thought this would be a good choice. The initial taste is good but the after taste is awful. I like bitter things but this just tasted kind of rotten. I'm no waster but I had to throw this away after finishing half of it. Empanadas 3/5: I got the chicken chipotle, corn, and mushroom. The mushroom was my favorite. Corn was pretty underwhelming (after having the one from Jaunt I can never go back) Chipotle chicken was just okay. Felt like these needed be served warmer. The only thing I would most definitely come back for is that chimichurri sauce. They sell it by the jar and oh boy I understand why now.
Purchase 6 and get one free during Happy Hour! So of course I purchased 12! Tried various flavors...Malbec Beef was my favorite, next Chipotle Chicken, then the NEW Mortadella, and finally the Mushroom. Margherita was okay & basic chicken lacked flavor. All in all, I'm definitely go back. The crust was made to perfection! Why did I leave off a star? Not enough dip provided for so many empanadas. Ran out, and they're really not as good without the Chimichurri dip. Location is a stand outside of Eureka, with minimal bar seating inside and a few tables outside. Everything was clean and organized. Service was acceptable, not friendly but answered questions and quickly boxed everything I ordered with any mistakes.
Unfortunately, I didn't like the taste of the crust. It was too thin, hard, and salty. The filling was good, though. I ordered the Vegan Jackfruit. Service was great, and the shop was cute.
Parana empanadas have a nice consistency, their pumpkin flavor is surprising, with consistent filling and stuffed to the brim. Order a box for a large party and enjoy!
This is a fantastic mall snack -- quick, warm, flavorful, surprisingly filling! I always see this kiosk at UTC, and once I finally tried it, I've become a fan! They have a variety of flavors, and free sauce on the side! Each empanada is $4, but they have slight discounts for ordering multiple ($11.50 for 3, $39 for 12!). I only ordered 2 as I wasn't super hungry and wanted it as a snack. BUT 3 empanadas could definitely be a meal. food ordered - Malbec Beef (ground beef marinated in wine with raisins and sautéed onion): you can taste the wine flavor but it's not overpowering! a more unique flavor profile than regular ground beef - Chicken Chipotle (sautéed chipotle chicken, cilantro, roasted red bell pepper, cilantro, green onion, sautéed onion): I LOVEEE chipotle flavored things, and this was so delish and quite flavorful. my favorite of the two. - Green Olive sauce: a creamy olive oil sauce, surprisingly liked it a lot and complimented the flavorful empanadas - Chimichurri sauce: classic chimichurri, oily and slightly tangy
Great option when you need a quick snack or meal that's served hot and ready to eat. Service has always been friendly and quick, and there have been times when I was able to take my order home frozen to heat later. I've had small orders for myself and large orders to share and they are great all the same. My top favorites are beef, chicken, and mushroom. I have tried all of their regularly-served flavors since they opened some years ago. I like all the sauces, though creamy olive is my favorite. Outside their kiosk, they have a couple of tables with shade if you want to enjoy the open view facing Macy's. Pleasant for a weekday afternoon.
It's a given that I will drop by for empanadas when I'm at UTC. I've tried all thirteen flavors, but the following three stand out. 1. Chicken chipotle: not spicy, but well-seasoned shredded chicken and onions with a hint of cliantro, 4/5 stars. 2. Spinach: surprisingly more satisfying then the beef empanadas because the spinach and sautéed onions are complimented with the mozzarella and feta cheese, 4/5 stars. 3. Five cheese: the layers of cheese add depth of flavors. This reminds me of a mini cheese calzone, minus the tomato sauce. 4/5 stars. One of these days, I will have to finally test the alfaiores (short bread cookies) filled with dulce de leche.
Not sure where my last two reviews disappeared to... Since I couldn't reference my last review (to see which empanada I enjoyed), I ordered one CHICKEN and one BEEF with the SWEET OLIVE sauce. It was under $9 for two! The beef is kind of salty and the mixings get lost in the beef. I wouldn't order this one again. I really enjoyed the chicken empanada as it wasn't overly salty and the flavors blended well together.
Cute little shop! Empanadas are nice size. Sauces served are nice.... Im not an olive person but it was good.
Reviews are mixed. Many enjoy the variety of empanada flavors and excellent sauces, with several noting friendly service.
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2 months ago
The empanadas have continued to slide down hill.. chicken empanadas have more potatoes than chicken... probably a cost cutting measure! The hot beef was hot but flavorless... Last visit .... read more
I was in the mall and wanted a quick snack. On the way back to my car I noticed Parana. I had been to both locations (utc & liberty station) in the past so I knew what to expect. Having spent time in Uruguay & Argentina, I ate a lot of empanadas so when I see them it makes me crave them. This hits the spot even though they are different to what I ate there. My favorite is the spinach even though it's a bit bland on its own, it's much more authentic with the chimichurri sauce. I also like the chipotle chicken. It's a quick easy snack when you're in a hurry! Plus, the alfajores are pretty authentic. It definitely reminds me of the few months I spent in South America, which was fantastic! I got mine to go but there are a few tables and chairs just outside that you can dine at. I will keep coming back if not for the nostalgia alone. read more
2 days ago
OBSESSED with their empanadas. hard to find good vegan options that are different than the usuals, but their jackfruit empanada is delicious and i've become so obsessed with chimichurri since i first had these. they also just dropped a new pumpkin empanada that's vegan, sweet, and covered in powdered sugar read more
Located in the UTC mall. In a little shop. Not a restaurant, no chairs and tables. At least the Staff was nice, friendly, and offered suggestions. The Empanadas are almost $4 each but taste like reheated school lunch empanadas. They were not warm, a little cardboard like, flavor was meh . I tried the corn and the spinach and was very disappointed. I would it try again. read more
1 year ago
I used to go to an Argentinian restaurant growing up for the empanadas, and this really took me back to fond memories of high school! The staff recommended the Malbec Beef Empanada and it was phenomenal! Especially paired with the chimichurri sauce. I can't wait to visit La Jolla again to try other empanada flavors! There's decent seating inside and directly outside of the shop, and it's very easy to find in the beautiful Westfield mall read more
Was picking up my laptop from apple and was craving an empanada! This is a little stand with plenty of outdoor seating around it. I got the 3 for 10.95 + a yerba latte. My total was $17 which looking back, I feel like I never received my deal for getting 3 so make sure to double check with the cashier. Yerba Latte 1/5: I love yerba mate so I thought this would be a good choice. The initial taste is good but the after taste is awful. I like bitter things but this just tasted kind of rotten. I'm no waster but I had to throw this away after finishing half of it. Empanadas 3/5: I got the chicken chipotle, corn, and mushroom. The mushroom was my favorite. Corn was pretty underwhelming (after having the one from Jaunt I can never go back) Chipotle chicken was just okay. Felt like these needed be served warmer. The only thing I would most definitely come back for is that chimichurri sauce. They sell it by the jar and oh boy I understand why now. read more
Purchase 6 and get one free during Happy Hour! So of course I purchased 12! Tried various flavors...Malbec Beef was my favorite, next Chipotle Chicken, then the NEW Mortadella, and finally the Mushroom. Margherita was okay & basic chicken lacked flavor. All in all, I'm definitely go back. The crust was made to perfection! Why did I leave off a star? Not enough dip provided for so many empanadas. Ran out, and they're really not as good without the Chimichurri dip. Location is a stand outside of Eureka, with minimal bar seating inside and a few tables outside. Everything was clean and organized. Service was acceptable, not friendly but answered questions and quickly boxed everything I ordered with any mistakes. read more
1 month ago
Phenomenal empanada spot. When I moved back to San Diego, this was one of the places I was looking forward to going to again. And now that I'm here, I don't regret it. I got the trio of the Malbec beef, spinach, and corn, and loved them all with the chimichuri on the side. Don't miss out. read more
2 years ago
This is a fantastic mall snack -- quick, warm, flavorful, surprisingly filling! I always see this kiosk at UTC, and once I finally tried it, I've become a fan! They have a variety of flavors, and free sauce on the side! Each empanada is $4, but they have slight discounts for ordering multiple ($11.50 for 3, $39 for 12!). I only ordered 2 as I wasn't super hungry and wanted it as a snack. BUT 3 empanadas could definitely be a meal. food ordered - Malbec Beef (ground beef marinated in wine with raisins and sautéed onion): you can taste the wine flavor but it's not overpowering! a more unique flavor profile than regular ground beef - Chicken Chipotle (sautéed chipotle chicken, cilantro, roasted red bell pepper, cilantro, green onion, sautéed onion): I LOVEEE chipotle flavored things, and this was so delish and quite flavorful. my favorite of the two. - Green Olive sauce: a creamy olive oil sauce, surprisingly liked it a lot and complimented the flavorful empanadas - Chimichurri sauce: classic chimichurri, oily and slightly tangy read more
Great option when you need a quick snack or meal that's served hot and ready to eat. Service has always been friendly and quick, and there have been times when I was able to take my order home frozen to heat later. I've had small orders for myself and large orders to share and they are great all the same. My top favorites are beef, chicken, and mushroom. I have tried all of their regularly-served flavors since they opened some years ago. I like all the sauces, though creamy olive is my favorite. Outside their kiosk, they have a couple of tables with shade if you want to enjoy the open view facing Macy's. Pleasant for a weekday afternoon. read more
It's a given that I will drop by for empanadas when I'm at UTC. I've tried all thirteen flavors, but the following three stand out. 1. Chicken chipotle: not spicy, but well-seasoned shredded chicken and onions with a hint of cliantro, 4/5 stars. 2. Spinach: surprisingly more satisfying then the beef empanadas because the spinach and sautéed onions are complimented with the mozzarella and feta cheese, 4/5 stars. 3. Five cheese: the layers of cheese add depth of flavors. This reminds me of a mini cheese calzone, minus the tomato sauce. 4/5 stars. One of these days, I will have to finally test the alfaiores (short bread cookies) filled with dulce de leche. read more
2 years ago
Not sure where my last two reviews disappeared to... Since I couldn't reference my last review (to see which empanada I enjoyed), I ordered one CHICKEN and one BEEF with the SWEET OLIVE sauce. It was under $9 for two! The beef is kind of salty and the mixings get lost in the beef. I wouldn't order this one again. I really enjoyed the chicken empanada as it wasn't overly salty and the flavors blended well together. read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
Cute little shop! Empanadas are nice size. Sauces served are nice.... Im not an olive person but it was good. read more
1 year ago
I absolutely love empanadas. My favorite of the three I got was the corn empanada. I got the spicy beef, chipotle chicken and corn. Love the variety of choices and complimentary sauces. The sauces made the difference. read more
1 year ago
Pretty good empanadas. The corn one was very good. The staff was pretty friendly and service is quick. It's a stand in the walkway of the mall but they still have seating. read more
1 year ago
4 months ago
Small little shop of empanadas at UTC, in front of Wushiland. Totally recommend if you're in need of a light and quick snack while shopping! Great service and the empanadas are delicious! Their chinichurri sauce is good too! read more
This is my favorite snack to grab whenever I'm in UTC. The empanadas here are fresh, tasty, and pretty cheap, too. I will warn that towards the end of the day, they actually run out of most of their flavors besides like Mushroom and 5 Cheese. If you do order multiple flavors, the crust of the empanada has the initials of each flavor pressed. into them, which is adorable and effective! Logistically, they sometimes get a bit of a line and the store is simply a small ordering area with like 5-ish counter seats. Typically, I just grab mine to go and there are more picnic tables outside or walk around as I eat. Malbec Beef is the best flavor here by far. The filling has a perfect balance of savoriness from the beef and slight sweetness from the raisins. Be warned that this can be a little juicy when you bite in and the inside is always piping hot. Additionally, their chimichurri sauce is to die for; super fresh, vibrant and tangy. Definitely worth a stop any time you're in the area to shop! read more
5 months ago
Stopped by to try out some empanadas. We chose three Spinach, Beef and 5 cheese. I felt they were okay. The dough seemed to be missing flavor and wasn't flaky. I missed the homemade feel. It's still good for a to go treat and a quick in between meal. read more
I ordered 3 empanadas and chipotle chimichurri sauces. I liked the Malbec Beef and Cheeseburger a lot but did not care too much for the Jackfruit one. The former two were well-seasoned and delicious, especially when eaten with the sauce, which was herby and filled with spices. The Jackfruit was a bit dry for me and lacked in flavor compared to the other two. The empanadas could be stuffed better with fillings--I saw big gaps between the dough and filling when broken in half. I could be wrong about this, but from my past experiences with empanadas, they are baked until they are more golden brown; these were a bit softer and more underdone than what I am used to. Overall was still very yummy though and the staff were very nice, friendly, and welcoming. read more
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This place is such a gem! Also this review is Part 2 of my experience in the restaurant Eureka that is right next door. To sum things up I regret going to Eureka and not just coming here and ordering a box of all their empanadas, sitting by a fire on the patio and enjoying time with my family. Well next time that will be the plan. After being sent off for a supposedly 45 min wait for the other restaurant we had to have something to eat so decided to do empanadas as an appetizer and boy were we right! We had great service and of course food was hot and ready to be served. We tried their sauces which should be sold in bottles because damn where they good! It was authentic flavors and they also offer a verity of fillings so if you want something less spicy their is something for you. It's a small place where you walk in and order and their is a bar area to stand and eat or sit. They also have 2 picnic tables outside. Thank you for great food and service ! You made our San Diego trip special! read more
2 years ago
Came here to try their empanadas and they're absolutely scrumptious! They're HUGE and reasonably priced. You can taste the freshness and quality of ingredients. I tried the chicken and beef and just those two pieces alone filled me up! My tummy was very happy. Like other folks on Yelp, I was also very impressed at how they label their empanadas with the initials engraved outside to let you know what it is. Very creative! read more
Parana Empanadas Argentinas has become a good, quick food option at the Westfield UTC Mall. They were my pit stop for a snack before heading to the gym. I've eaten their empanadas at Liberty Public Station before so I expected the same quality products here. The kiosk was located close to Macy's and across from Eureka! I chose the beef, chicken chipotle and mushroom flavors for my order. I also sampled each of the three sauces... chimichurri, chipotle chimichurri, and green olive. My favorite empanada was the chicken chipotle as the filling had the most seasoning and flavor. The best sauce was the regular chimichurri as the original still can't be beat. In hindsight, I probably should have indulged in the happy hour deal which at the time was buy six, get one free. It would have allowed me to try another four of the ten empanada varieties that were on the menu. read more
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