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    Passion Empanadas

    4.9 (64 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Reveka G.

    Please be advised that this is a food truck. I started following their account on Instagram where they post their locations/events. Fortunately, I caught one of their posts in time and we ventured out to the Ventura Historical Farm to give their empanadas a try. The prices were a bit crazy. We spent about $50 for six empanadas (with a small side of chips and coleslaw) and a small margarita pizza. The coleslaw was light and refreshing. The pizza was tasty. But, the empanadas were outstanding! They tasted like homemade with love empanadas. The crust was soft and perfectly cooked, the fillings were rich and flavorful, without being over seasoned. For me, this justified the drive and the cost as I felt like we were enjoying quality food truck food. My two kids and I not only appreciated the food, but also the adventure. Service was friendly, and we enjoyed our meal at the adjacent park. It was a beautiful way to spend our afternoon.

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    Craig N.

    Delivery only. By the dozen. I think $4.50 each which is very reasonable as these are full sized empanadas. It's a husband and wife team that makes them fresh daily. Better to order early. When I tried at 60pm the inventory was low so I ordered for the next day. Definitely a great change of pace from the same old boring stuff.

    Serving empanadas at our Super Bowl gathering! Everyone loved them!

    Passion empanadas is da bomb diggity!! So delicious and homemade! If you're looking for authentic empanadas, this is the place to be! Gabriel, the owner, is also super friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend!

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    A P.

    What a find!! Authentic, fresh, and they deliver. We are so lucky to have them here as our family has had to drive pretty far for fresh authentic Empanadas. So many fun flavors (check their Instagram-shawarma, tri-tip). My kids' favorites were chicken and beef. Vegetarian favorite was spinach and cheese). None of them are vegan but if you have an egg allergy, the beef and tuna have egg inside, but for the other ones, you can request no egg wash. You can also freeze them.

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    Stephanie T.

    The best empanadas out here! Revi was the nicest taking my order and delivering it early. Would definitely recommend!

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    David D.

    Wow. So very friendly and the Pizza is amazing! Deep dish, crispy light crust. So good! Highly recommended.

    Empanadas and pizza
    Ellen G.

    I've caught this food truck a few times at Madewest. The empanadas are amazing! The crust is perfect, crispy and flaky, and the possible choices are wonderful. My favorites are the mushroom or chicken eschebeche. The pizzas are also impressively good! Highly recommend. Don't mind the photo, I forgot to take it before I started eating because it's just so good!

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    Thank you so much Tina! Your review means a lot for us.

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    I was very impressed. Tried the classic beef and the shawarma. Fantastic! I wish I could find them more often.

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    Thank you so much!

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    2 years ago

    Definitely the best empanadas in So Cal I've found. I've had some good ones in Argentina too.

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    Thank you so much for your review! Appreciate it!

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    The empanadas were delish and the owners were lovely. Our neighborhood ran them out of food! Highly recommended.

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    Empanadas were amazing! Chicken Shawarma was my fave!! Got the pizza for the kids / they loved it as well. Crowd pleasers all around!

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