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    The Empanada Spot

    4.8 (431 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    John A.

    Came out with the wife and in-laws for some breakfast. Very good empanadas. Chill vibes & good service. Salsas are always good.....

    Best empanadas I've had, Costilla De Puerco, bean & cheese are my favs & get that Birria Broth to dip them in it's real good
    Andy M.

    Best Empanadas in SD hands down! Chile De Puerco is my fav but don't sleep on the Bean & Cheese especially when you dip it in the Birria broth they have. Birria De Queso also good, the Chicharron one is a hit too, especially with the Nana & Tatas, so bring them they'll love it, they have that old school Mexican flavor the Chicharon, Chile De Puerco & Bean one. They have others that I plan to try & a nice mix & match special if you buy a dozen. The taste to the empanadas is amazing with the breading baked to a perfect crisp & always fresh. The salsas they have are fire! Desserts/sweets they have are good too. It's a cute little shop with a few tables inside & out with a lot of parking. The customer service is very good, friendly, fast & polite. They actually gave me 2 Chile De Puerco by accident instead of one being the bean & cheese one but it was ok I ate it & went up to buy the bean one she nicely said another one? I said oh no you guys mistakenly gave me 2 Puerco ones but it's ok it's my fav so I ate it. She smiled & said, it's ok this one is on us & I'm sorry. Now that's great customer service. Me & the fam plan to come back for sure, they have loyal customers in us. And a tip, they have a great new Coffee Shop next door so you can buy & have some coffee with your amazing Empanadas, see you soon Empanada Spot.

    Hot sauce was amazing
    Eric S.

    Pulled up to this empanada spot with 2 of my homies. These empanadas were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside the kind where you gotta pause mid-bite and say Ggggyyyaaaaat! We ordered the dozen option (pro tip) so everyone got 4 each, and honestly that's the move. Perfect for sampling without fighting your friends over the last one. They also give you hot salsa/sauces if you eat there. I got the Birria, pot pie, OG and Churro empanada. I love that there are hella options, so no matter your vibe savory, cheesy, sweet you're covered. Everything came out hot, fresh, and cooked right. See ya soon!

    I had been driving past this location for the longest & finally decided to stop . Hand down the best! The rajas empanada & OG one is bomb , also the cream cheese empanadas 10/10

    Silvano G.

    The Empanada Spot is literally the spot for empanadas! The make them per order so you know it's fresh and hot! Service was good order taker was helpful and friendly! Ambiance was good. Enough space to sit and eat a dozen if you dare! Check them out and get the chicharrón one!

    Riley S.

    Supppeeerrrrrr excited that starting this year they open early !! I'm always craving these fire ass empanadas but work alllwwaaayyysssss gets in the way :( today we went in for some coffee and their " OG BREAKFAST SANDWICH " bomb. Basically a whole breakfast plate inside a sandwich !! Super bomb. Affordable and filling !! Super happy this sandwich legit had me full all day until dinner time so thank u guys for opening early. The coffee shop next store is fire !!

    Phamhong G.

    Worth it to try if you're in the area. Good customer service. We ordered a dozen and our favorite was the Quesabirria. I also enjoyed the pepperoni one, it tasted like a fancy hot pocket and had plenty of pepperoni. The empanadas are a little overpriced but a good size. The 3 salsas are all AMAZING and definitely add to the flavor of the empanadas. $6 is very steep for an agua deluxe..basically an extra $2.50 for a chamoy candy rim. The main negative I have is that you have no idea what you're biting into and basically have to guess based on the ingredients listed on the menu. I wish they added toothpicks with little signs or something to each empanada that indicate which one is which, but I guess the surprise is part of the experience. I'd come back if I needed a quick snack and to also try the dessert empanadas.

    Cute wall
    Tiff H.

    Cute, small, tucked away empanada spot. The service was very friendly served us with a smile. This review is low because of the food specifically. Simply put, it didn't taste great. Every one my partner and I tried. We ordered The OG, chicken, birria, and a bean and cheese. Sad the to say the better of the four we tried was the bean and cheese, and im a pretty big meat eater so, this was pretty disappointing. We had high hopes but just didn't find any of them satisfying. The flavors were off and lacking. Some of the meat (birria and chicken specifically) tasted like it's been just soaking in tap water. Like a dull stewed water taste. This was already a place out of the way for me so, I probably won't be returning if I'm ever in the area. As always, you should try for yourself though!

    Maira R.

    Very solid spot! Grateful for the food, staff and service. 8/10, would come again. I loved how clean the space was, the staff went above and beyond to treat me kindly, the food was good!! I wish they were larger. I could easily eat 20, if I committed to it. They were yummy! The salsa wasn't bad, but it also didn't make me want to tell the whole world about it, either.

    Shrimp and Cheese & Birria
    Cayla Marie H.

    A random craving for empanadas struck and when I was looking for a new place to try, The Empanada Spot popped up. It was worth weathering the rain and wet socks. It's a smaller shop with seating. Cute wall art and clean. They're in a plaza with a good amount of parking, which is a bonus. The empanadas are $4.50 each and they're made to order. Fried up to crispy perfection. -Shrimp and Cheese: mild flavor but pairs well with the complimentary salsas. -Quesabirria: immaculate cheese pull & tender beef (you can order consume on the side for a bit extra.) -Peanut Butter and Jelly: I think this was my favorite. I'm a sucker for a good PB&J.. and this was fried, so bonus lol I do think you should wait a couple of minutes before eating do the peanut butter won't drip out though. After it sets, it's petfect. -Churro Cheesecake: Yum, it's a cream cheese filled churro. Tasty. A bunch of people ordered ahead of time for pick up, so if I'm feeling generous and want to actually bring some home to share, I'll definitely do that. Lol

    Quesabirria
    Espy M.

    Chicharrón with beans tasted just like my moms chicharron dish :) and definitely my favorite one! Delicious empanadas ... slightly crunchy in the outside soft inside. Salsa roja was very flavorful- loved it ( the lighter red one). My order of empanadas: Chicharron Chicken chipotle Chicken pot pie Birria I will be back soon :)

    Maridel A.

    So simple & so good. There's a reason why they have 5 star reviews. This place did not disappoint. TheOG, birria, chipotle chicken, shrimp and cheese, & churro cheesecake *drooling*. Everything is made fresh when you order. Our first time and had to order a dozen. The amount of filling in each empanada is enough and the breading pairs perfectly. & they have 3 diff types of hot sauce/salsa that adds more flavor. My new spot for parties/potlucks. Best of all the gentlemen that helped me was so nice and place is clean. I work down the street, so I'm def coming here to pick up dinner.

    Build your own breakfast sandwich

    Empanada Spot is so tasty and offers a wide variety of empanadas that are always crispy and delicious. They've also started serving breakfast sandwiches, I tried one today and you can build your own with different breads, spreads, cheeses, and protein options. It was so yummy! And the service is always incredible and nice. I recommend anyone in Chula Vista and beyond check them out.

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    Fillings good but crust greasy. maybe oil not hot enough. Mexican not Argentinian which are much better. these are overpriced.

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    the empanadas was crispy and good. The OG i didn't enjoy at all. Service was quick and multiple salsas.

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    Tried the shrimp and pepperoni empanadas, so delicious. Recommend and will try the other flavors next time.

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    Lemme tell you right now... this spot is the f***** bomb! Words can't describe it.. service was fast and the food is unbelievable

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    Great food & nice staff. A little small & crowded. I would recommend to check it out.

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