The Empanada Spot is a must place for delicious eats. Everything I had was awesome. I had the Quesabirria, Chicken Pot Pie, Chipotle Chicken, and Costilla De Puerco (Pork Ribs). For dessert, I had the Apple Pie and Banana Nutella. Everything was excellent. The service was great. They were prompt and very nice. I can't say enough about the empanadas. A must place to visit. read more

Been wanting to try this spot for a while and hate that I waited sooo long. Customer service was amazing, stopped by 6/15 around 11:30ish and the gentleman was great, asked him for recommendations and he didn't disappoint. The wait was about 10 mins which wasn't bad at all. Empanadas were crispy and warm, filling was decent. The watermelon drink they have is delicious!!!! read more

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My family ate here for the first time and we had nothing but great experience. We did not get the name of the lady who helped us but we just want to thank you for helping us it the menu and the excellent customer service. We decided to get a dozen and just ordered a variety of what they had. First I would like to say that their empanadas are bomb. From the desert menu to their OG (which is my fav) all were very delicious. But what I really loved about this place was their salsa verde or green hot sauce. I've tasted many, and I mean many, but this place I would say has the best hands down. It was so good I had to buy some to take home to put on my burritos for when I order from taco shops. Give this place a try, it's definitely worth it. I will be coming back again, especially to buy more of that sauce! read more

I wanted to try something new but also only get something that wasn't gonna be too heavy on my stomach and it did not disappoint with the quesobirria empanada and the churro cheesecake empanada. Since I dyed in both were brought to the table with the trio of salsa and the red one that's a little chunky was my favorite. A gentleman offered me a bottle of water cause he said this also might be a little hot and that was very kind of him. Both the empanadas came out fresh, hot and we peer deliciousness. The crust on the outside was amazing just like both of the feelings. The quesobirria was delicious and the meat was well seasoned- I will definitely have to make that a frequent stop when I'm in the area either for sweet treat or something savory. It's a nice little establishment with some tables on the inside and some chairs on the outside. read more

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As an empanada obsesionada this spot had been on my radar for a while, I just never got around to actually stopping by. It was recomended by many and I understand it now because I am now telling you to go and try it for yourself. The highlight of the show for me was rhe Rajas con Queso & Corn! O.M.G The bean and cheese was good and the dessert ones were good as well. The churro one was delish! The service was quick, the food came out hot and fresh. We went later in the day so there was ample seating available. The salsas they give you all 10/10. The agua de piña was a 1000/10. Because I participate in Lent I only got to try the non-meat options. Once I am able to, I want to go back and try all their other ones and update my rating to reflect my experience with more of their empanadas. Happy Eating! read more

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Amazing empanadas! I had the chicken pot pie. The chicken was tender, the filling was creamy, crust was crispy on the outside and flaky inside. Everything was hot and tasty! Accompanied by 3 salsas, my fav was tomatillos. Great quality for such a tiny spot. Love the artwork. read more

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Okayyy... I definitely underestimated how good these empanadas were I ordered 2 quesobirria, 1 chorizo con papa, 1 churro cheese, and 1 Nutella & banana because I wanted to try a little bit of everything. Well... after eating them, I immediately ordered ANOTHER quesobirria and another chorizo con papa. The quesobirria was SO good--juicy, cheesy, flavorful... literally had me going back for seconds before I even finished the first order. The chorizo con papa was also and had so much flavor. And the sweet ones were a nice surprise! The churro cheese was delicious, and the Nutella & banana was perfect if you have a sweet tooth.Basically, I came here planning to "just try it" and left knowing I'll definitely be back. 10/10, highly recommend! Service was great, fast and the staff was bilingual. ( unfortunately I only have 1 photo and that's me eating them ) read more

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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. read more

The Empanada Spot - 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 - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

* Fast service * Great service * Tasty food *causal ambiance This is a hidden gem in Chula Vista! I've been here a few times and the empanadas are always fresh and made to order. They also have more options now compared to the last time I visited especially more dessert flavors, which has me excited to come back and try more. Today we tried the rajas con queso, chipotle chicken, are super cheesy and the churro cheesecake (a must-try ). and flavorful! Just a heads up they come out SUPER hot, so be careful on that first bite . The spot is clean and there's plenty of parking. FYI as for napkins! Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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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! read more

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The chicharron empanadas was tasty and crunchy even after the drive home in a hot steamy box. The cashier who attended to me in the morning was friendly and polite. I rate places by asking myself would I go back, and the answer is no! For $5.17 for a tiny empanada that's pretty much high way robbery! Not worth it in my books. read more

The Empanada Spot - Chicharron empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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

The Empanada Spot - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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! read more

The Empanada Spot - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great service and Greater Empanadas! I was pretty hungry and was not sure which ones to get and the cashier helped me out and they did not disappoint. I ordered The OG, Chipotle Chicken, Quesabirria, Costilla De Puerco. After you order it takes about 5 minutes but they come out so hot and fresh. The OG was unique and flavorful. Chipotle Chicken and Quesabirria were as expected and solid. Costilla De Puerco was the stand out for me. I enjoyed the smoke roasted peppers. They serve the empanadas with 3 salsa on the side and they all hit! Better than any other Empanada restaurant ive been to in the SD area. read more

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. read more

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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 !! read more

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Unbelievably delicious! I seriously want to turn around and go back. That rajas/queso empanada was addictive. The OG was also good, but I'm definitely trying the pork or chicken next. The dough is flaky and yummy.. they're a little smaller than the homemade ones I tried before but I was surprised how much I enjoyed this treat today! read more

Amazing empanadas! Alejandro greeted us with a smile and "thank you for being here!" Super sweet and friendly! Nice decorations as well beautiful mural! read more

The Empanada Spot - Mural commissioned through local middle school - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Good food especially like the bjrra one they are a little pricey but good to treat yourself once in a while. Tried the sweet ones are also good sitting space limited but worth a try read more

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! read more

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The wait time is unreasonable. You will wait 25-30 mins for one empanada. No matter which empanada you try, the only flavor profile you get is salty. It all just tastes like a bunch of salt. Not worth it for me. read more

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. read more

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The empanadas were so tasty! Loved the Birria one. My son loved the cheese one. The dessert ones are definitely worth getting too. Will definitely have to bring my husband next time we come back to chula vista! read more

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 read more

The Empanada Spot - Shrimp and Cheese & Birria - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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 :) read more

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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. read more

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A little shop in a small shopping area. Cool empanada wings on the wall for pictures. They have some posted on the wall, little Polaroid photos. Just a few tables inside and outside to dine in. Service was quick and very polite and friendly. Empanadas were crispy and delicious. We got a half dozen of the Quesabirria Empanadas. So delicious! Definitely recommend. read more

We were looking for some place to grab lunch and since we weren't too far away, we thought why not come here. So glad we did! The workers didn't hear me come in which gave me a chance to look through the menu. After about 5 minutes, a friendly young woman came out and apologized. But I was ready to order! Two chicken chipotle and two OG. Both were soooooo good! Love the flaky crust! There are outside tables and chairs and Cako Approves! Definitely worth coming to this hidden gem! read more

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First time here and I was really impressed! I've tried empanadas in different countries, but this place stands out -- their empanadas are on another level. They have a great variety of flavors, and my favorites are the OG, chicharrón, and quesabirria. The others were also good, but those three really hit the spot. The staff were super friendly and gave helpful suggestions on what to try. The place is small but cozy, with tables and chairs both inside and outside. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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

Best empanadas ever! I tried with my sister who absolutely loves this place and definitely did not disappoint!

Omg so fire. Got the breakfast sandwich. Made to order no frozen Starbucks sandwhich. Egg was perfectly friend and runny sourdough was so yummy. Service was so great and they were so patient with my questions. The salsa is so fresh. Their chipotle mayo is gas. Can't wait to come back. read more

The Empanada Spot - New breakfast sandwich - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Soo good!! The cashier was soo nice will Definitely be back!! My favorite was the Costello in chile verde and the birria cheese sooo good!!! read more

Sooooo delicious ! What a gem in Chula Vista! The grandma's recipe was passed down to the family. It tastes like your eating at your Nana's house! We tried the queso con rajas, OG, chipotle and the chorizo empanadas. Crispy, full of flavor and perfect pairing with the salsa. Chucho helped us out and gave us great recommendations. Amazing customer service! He made you feel like a primo de la familia! Super cool place! This is the spot! read more

Talk about comfort food! The empanadas here are like a snackable meal and at around $4 each are a great deal. Tucked away in a small plaza this family establishment serves a variety of savory and sweet empanadas. It's a great place to stop by if you're in the area or get catering for small events. I got the Chipotle Chicken which is slightly creamy and smoky (not spicy), and the Rajas (shredded poblano chile) Con Queso. Both were good. The Rajas were more spicy than I expected and the chipotle chicken was perfect. I've also had the shrimp and cheese before and it's one of my favorites. The dough is crispy flakey and not like pie dough which is good, and the trifecta variety of sauces they give you to go with the empanadas are all super good. The service is quick and friendly, and if ever I feel like skipping a hot dog from the nearby Costco I'll stop by this joint! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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THE BEST Empanada place in San Diego!! Food: various fillings to choose from, all with that "home made" taste and feeling!! If I had to choose a favorite, I would say the chorizo con papas, rajas, and costilla de puerco... so delish! Have I mentioned the salsas? Well, you'll just need to go try them to find out! Service: excellent client service! Attention to detail is important! Ambiance: Mellow, quiet, comfortable. Perfect for families or a solo outing!! read more

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I highly recommend trying The Empanada Spot. I go to this spot whenever I have a taste for empanadas. They're really good! The crust is everything! My favorites are the chipotle chicken and shrimp and cheese. I also always get the apple pie one as well because it's really good too. The employees are always nice and I just really appreciate the great service and food. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

The Empanada Spot - Chipotle Chicken Empanada, Shrimp and Cheese Empanada - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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So glad I found a great spot for empanadas that is close to me. Their empanadas are huge and while I was there, I saw lots of patrons, so you know it's legit. I tried the a variety of them and you can mix and match a dozen for only $43. They even have sweet ones like apple pie, churro cheesecake, banana Nutella, and more! My favorite was definitely the rajas, which came with roasted chile poblano, corn, sauteed onion and cheese. You can also add their spicy salsas, but they are flavorful on their own. I also tried their macaroni and potato salad as well. Their agua frescas are very refreshing and service is prompt and friendly. read more

The Empanada Spot - Empanadas and agua frescas - Empanadas Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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