Argentina empanadas. Best this side of LA. The atmosphere. Desserts. Need to try their pizza special. read more

Stopped by this little cafe for dinner with friends on a Sunday evening and it had a steady line out the door the entire time we were eating. It's lovely to see the community supporting small and local business. The empanadas and chimichurri were flavorful and affordable. The dessert / pastries were also very good. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Ricotta Cheese Cake Slice (left), Chocolate Mousse Cup (center), Lemon Pie Tart (right) - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

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Patagonia Empanadas is an Argentinian cafe which serves up a large variety of homemade empanadas. You order at the cashier and get a number, then seat yourself, and the staff bring the food to your table. We had some of their beef empanadas $3.90 each, and a gnocchi de la casa (House gnocchi) with chicken $17. The beef empanada was filled with beef, eggs, and olives and had a nice sweet and savory balance. The gnocchi was good although the chicken was a bit tough. We also ordered a side of their French bread, which was warm and soft. I dunked the bread into the creamy tomato sauce in the gnocchi dish. The restaurant offers inside and patio seating, and it has a casual yet cozy ambience. I would come back to try their other empanadas and maybe their pizza. They also have beef and chicken milanesa, breakfast items, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and even a case of pastries and dessert! I need to come back and try their baked goods and fruit tarts. Happy eating! Yelp Review #53- 2026 read more

Their empanadas are delicious! They're generously sized, filling, and definitely worth the price. They're even better when paired with their chimichurri sauce which adds so much flavor and complements the empanadas perfectly. Sadly when we ordered takeout, it seemed like the lid on the chimichurri container may have softened from the heat of the fresh empanadas or the hot weather, causing it to spill all over the empanadas. We still enjoyed the food, but it might be something to keep in mind when packaging takeout orders. The service is great and the ambiance is casual with plenty of seating both inside and outside. Overall, we'd happily order their empanadas again! read more

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Five year update ~ Patagonia is still going strong! The place has had some remodeling done. The inside has been rearranged but still has the welcoming vibe of sturdy woods and European charm. There is a patio out front with a covered canopy and café seating. The owners are still always present and welcoming their clients, both new and returning loyals. Empanadas as still excellent quality and the imported sweets and home made pastries are all delicious. Happy to be returning again and again :) read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Patio dining - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

We got the beef and the chicken empanadas, they were good and the crust was very nice but the chimichurri sauce was ah-mazing!!! We would go back just for that, in fact we probably will even though it's a little out of our way. Service was top notch, food came out quick, it was a very cute little place to eat. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Haven't visit since the pandemic. We preordered 3 dozen empanadas for a work lunch. The empanadas are delicious and I was shocked the Arab empanada was my favorite. It is nice to support small local businesses. The owners are nice and welcoming. Service is gracious and fast. It's located in a strip mall and it feels like a typical South American Cafe you might run into either in BAires or Panama. There's an outdoor covered patio as well read more

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Got a Beef and also a Chicken Empanada. Both were tasty. The dough was soft with crunchy edges. The filling was well seasoned and juicy. I tried both with the Chimichurri. However, I enjoyed them better as plain. I ended up liking the chicken better than the beef. Service was very friendly and prompt. No issues on parking. read more

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The empanadas here are perfect! So flavorful and well seasoned. They are stuffed well and baked nicely. I highly recommend! read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Beef empanada, chipotle beef empanada, and spicy beef empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Came here last night with my husband. We have been here plenty of times before for the delicious empanadas. But tonight we came and decided we were going to try something else . So we ordered the spicy sausage pasta and the prosciutto pizza. The pasta was in a pink sauce , it was very tasty not spicy at all . The pizza was very different . The crust is thick and crispy and it didn't have to much cheese then it's topped with arugula and lots of prosciutto. It was a great dinner and the girls working were very nice . They recently added outside sitting, even though last night was too cold and windy to sit outside. Oh and they have delicious desserts! I bought the delicious bread pudding,it's so good with a taste of orange and raisins and they top it off with dulce de leche and a delicious syrup. Great place. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Spicy Fettuccini Sausage in a pink sauce - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

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I only got pizza because I seen a sign that said buy one get one free and thought why not try. While the dough was nice and soft the pizza overall was mid. Very heavy on cheese. The dough was too thick, the cheese was too thick, yet there was barely any sauce. Over all I paid $17 for two pizzas and I guess I can say you get what you pay for. If you're low on cash but want some pizza this place will do the trick. But if you're looking for something super good this is not. I would say it gives Pizza Hut read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Pizza - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

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Milanese is soft and delicious . Chicken and shrimp pasta was also very good. Good customer service

Came here with my family and had a really good experience overall. They had a buy-one-get-one free deal on large pizzas, which was a great bonus. We ordered the Fugazzeta and a pepperoni pizza--both were delicious, especially the Fugazzeta. We also tried the gnocchi and milanesa napolitana with Russian salad, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Before leaving, we grabbed desserts: bread pudding with dulce de leche, a dulce de leche cannoli, and alfajores--all really good. Only downside: I later noticed the receipt showed two chocolate volcano desserts instead of the alfajores I actually got. Not sure if it was a mistake or mix-up, but worth double-checking your receipt. Overall, great food, great vibes, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Stopped by for a quite bite and service was pretty fast! I liked the spinach cheese empanada and the beef one. I wish the spicy chicken was not as dry but overall yummy empanadas! read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

First time here with the hubby. Been wanting to come here every time I pass this place when going to Walmart or In N Out. This is a family owned business. The inside was clean and looks like the just remodeled. Service was good. You order from the register and then you get a number and they bring the food to your table. It looked like a lot of people were picking up to go orders. We got 5 different empanadas before going to the Ducks game. We got the tuna, spicy beef, chipotle chicken, Arab and spinach and cheese. All came out hot with a chimichurri sauce and that was good too. I want to come back to try their pizzas, pastas, entrees and desserts. read more

My friend suggested to try this empanada place so we stopped by here after hiking on a Saturday. There were a few customers sitting at the patio tables and there were also some tables indoors. Saw sign outside the restaurant that it had the best pizzas so I'd definitely want to try next time. I decided to try the chipotle beef empanada. Took a few minutes to cook and it came with chimichurri sauce. It was definitely bigger than expected as my friend kept saying that it's small. I poured the entire container of chimichurri sauce inside the empanada and it was good! Although it kind of overpowered the spicy beef taste so next time maybe I try first without the sauce. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Chipotle beef empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Patagonia Empanadas is a cute little hole in the wall find. You don't see many places like these anymore. We ordered several items to try- 2 beef empanadas, 2 spinach and cheese empanadas, a chicken milanesa with fries, super lomo sandwich, Buenos Aires lomito sandwich, and alfojor covered in chocolate. Our favorites were the sandwiches. The og Buenos Aires lomito consisted of ribeye, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. My husband said it reminded him of the lomitos he got in Argentina except there, the ribeye steak was much more thick and of course the sandwiches were cheaper. However despite that, my husband said the flavor was the same and it brought back memories. We also enjoyed the super lomo which is essentially the same as the og except with added pancetta, cheese, and fried egg. The empanadas were okay even though it's in the namesake. They were on the dryer end. The chicken milenesa was delicious, tender, and crispy. The alfajor, which is two shortbread cookies with dulce de leche sandwiched in between, was covered in chocolate and sinfully decadent. We will definitely come back if we're in the area. I would try more desserts and I'd probably get the lomito again. read more

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Came across this restaurant after searching for an Italian restaurant in the area. We were pleasantly surprised the owner here speaks Italian as well. I ordered a fish dish and it was extremely fresh and tasty. We will definitely be back. Thank you. read more

What an amazing hole in the wall cafe that serves a selection of very unique empanadas. They also have a selection of Italian and Argentine food along with pastries and coffee. I just ran in for a coffee and discovered an unexpected culinary universe. The coffee was good, a nice medium roast latte. My friend kept on saying, we have to come back here to celebrate someone's birthday.... He really liked the menu here and the pastries. Parking is tight. I actually walked over from the adjacent center. Casual. Indoor and outdoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Patagonia is a fresh dive into authentic Argentinian cuisine. Empanadas are freshly made after ordering. Feels like you are in someone's house by the homemade tasting dishes, inviting hospitality and family guests atmosphere. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - 6. Spinach & Cheese - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Today is only the second visit for us to this yummy place that has been around forever. We're always just driven by, never given a second thought. So glad we stopped by last week and picked up some empanadas! The desserts we ate were so delicious, as a bonus. We have had the spicy beef, regular beef, chicken, and spinach empamadas. All are delicious. The large wooden overhang really helps outdoor dining be well-shaded for the most part. All of the employees have been courteous and efficient for both of our visits. I wish we had tried this place years ago! read more

Wow what a horrible service from the female s Attending it really makes not wanting to try their food i just walked out im surprised it has 4.5 stars i hope she was just having a bad day in any case i dont need to spend my money in a place with bad service read more

First time here. We arrived for dinner around 6:00pm. Tried the choripan and empanadas and they were just ok. Empanadas were pretty dry, lacked flavor, and bit more bread than filling. Choripan reminded me of another one of those sub sandwhich places. Just meh. Service was ok but the person at the register did not know much about the menu. So that didnt help when ordering. Our food took a while to arrive considering we were one of the few ppl eating there. Food was also brought out at different times and not as one unit. Pretty annoying. Not sure what the hype is about this place. Will not return. read more

I have been coming to Patagonia for a couple years now, and I really enjoy their food! Granted I only ever order empanadas, but they keep me coming back for more because they are too delicious! The shop is small but there is a lot of seating between the inside and the patio. I always see people here watching soccer, or whatever is playing at the time. It seems like a nice place to grab some good food and watch a game! My favorite empanadas are the spinach, the Arab, and the chicken. I feel like I never eat enough veggies so I get a spinach empanada and it makes me feel better about my dietary choices! Each order of empanadas includes a teeny little cup of chimichurri. You can get more chimichurri if you want to pay for a larger container of it. It is absolutely delicious and tastes fresh. The tiny container is too small for dipping so you'll probably have to pour it out onto each delicious bite of the food. That's what works for me! The Arab has a delicious savory beef filling with a touch of lemon that gives a nice acidic bite. It is a favorite of mine and my family loves it too! The chicken enpanada is juicy and flavorful, too. All of the empanadas are generously filled and just a couple of them make a meal for me! Then again, I don't eat large portions but I digress. The spinach empanada is packed full of tasty spinach that is well seasoned and I believe there is some cheese in there too. You can get pastries and desserts here. I haven't ordered anything from the pastry case yet, but all of it looks tempting! I have tried a little packaged alfajor at the counter. I don't remember what brand it was from but they are in a little basket at the register. The service here has always been fine for me. I know some reviews suggest otherwise, but in my experience, if you don't cause a problem you won't have a problem. The food is always served hot and fresh, the chimichurri is delicious. I can easily consider this place my favorite empanada spot in OC! read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Delicious looking sweets! - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

We only stopped by because we were getting Tikiyaki for our family and saw a banner for buy one get one large pizza free we thought we would take a chance. The staff seemed very friendly and the desserts looked amazing; I'll probably try a dessert next time we're in the area. Three of our family members each tried a slice of the pepperoni pizza and it's taste was comparable to Chuck E. Cheese's pizza, they are very lite on the sauce, heavy on the cheese (yay) but, the crust was bland, super crunchy, thick and doughy at the same time. read more

First time and last time here. Ordered 2 empanadas, 1 chicken and 1 beef and a limito sandwich. The photos speak for themselves. Sad, flavorless, bland, rubbery, meat did not taste fresh. read more

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Sat outside listening to Latin music, good ambiance out there. Some flies tried bugging us but we waved them off Maybe keeping the fans on low might help? Service was decent, I don't speak Spanish so it was not as warm of a welcome as I native Spanish speakers get. I order the beef entree and then found out it takes thirty minutes to cook. So I said no thank you and the gentleman taking my order was very nice in giving me a free croissant that was delicious! We order sweet beef, onion and cheese, and ham, egg and cheese empanadas. All of them were sooooo good! The chimichurri is really good too, fresh and tangy. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Sweet Beef Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

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First timer and tried the chipotle chicken empanadas. They were great! The sauce that came with it added a great taste and recommend to add extra. Will be back! Price was around $4 each I believe, my boss purchased them. Two were filling enough for me, they are a decent size. read more

Patagonia Empanadas - 11. Chipotle Chicken - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Great empanadas. I ordered the chicken empanada which was so good. Service was quick & efficient. Excellent looking bakery items. I'll have to try them next time we go. Casual and comfortable atmosphere read more

The tortas de migas are good. The empanadas are hit and miss. It's not easy to get good empanadas as a vegetarian to hear my companion tell it. The meat empanadas were average. read more

We always pick up food here, but today we finally got a chance to come in for a late lunch. Although the food was good as usual, one of the tallest male staff was not that friendly. They overcharged us a sauce and when my explained to him and took him a while to get his money back. read more

Authentic Argentinian food. Eating and hanging out here is almost like being in Argentina. Milanesa sandwhich is great and the homemade arroz con leche is exactly what I learned to love so much in Uruguay. Esta buena la comida! Bigotes para arriba! read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Milenesa sandwich - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Bad service, food was bland. Not coming here again, taking my money somewhere else. Very disappointed

This place was great when it opened but the quality of ingredients has gone downhill.

Empanadas are fantastic here! Made fresh to order and the chimichurri sauce is great as well! Will Def be back soon to try the famous horizon sandwich. Nice owners as well. read more

The best empanadas I have ever had! I have tried for years to find someplace closer to home that could even come close but it just hasn't happened. Definitely worth the drive for me read more

Stopped in for desserts after dinner nearby. Had heard great things about this place and a friend had brought some empanadas to a party once and they were amazing. The desserts did not disappoint. Obviously Dulce de leche is the name of the game here so lots of desserts with that as a feature. We tried the volcano--fun for kids but quite rich. The Palmier was excellent. But the real surprise hit was the croissant with some Dulce on top. I bet those things are insanely good when they're fresh out of the oven. Going to have to make it back there earlier in the day. Owners are super nice and friendly. Love supporting a local small business! read more

Patagonia Empanadas - Dulce de leche cannoli - Empanadas Near Me - Orange, California

Delicious! Had four different empanadas (spicy beef, spicy chicken, chipotle beef and sweet beef). They were all amazing. I especially like the chipotle beef and sweet beef. We went overboard and ordered a prosciutto pizza. I am super lactose intolerant, and they were nice enough to make it without cheese. Prosciutto was so light in texture and flavor - really enjoyable. Not over salty like how some prosciutto can be. The pizza with their amazing chimichurri sauce was perfect! The owner was super kind and service was great. Can't believe we haven't been before, and we are definitely coming back again! read more

This place is magical..... I just had the best cup of coffee. Really cool place. Come check it out... read more

Great hole in the wall that I have been going to for years. I personally have tried almost every empanada and each one is amazing. Each empanada also pairs perfectly with their house made chimichurri. In addition to the empanadas, their sandwiches are great as well. The choripan in particular is my personal favorite, with a fantastic grilled Argentinian chorizo and a nice crispy roll. You really can't go wrong with whatever you order and it's a spot I'll keep coming back to month after month. read more