Came here after seeing people rave about it! Also because of the debate on whether it's on par with…read morePorto's. Quick answer, they aren't really comparable. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. They were super nice and gave us lots of recommendations! We ended up getting quite a bit of stuff! Their potatoe balls are huge! Very fun, but if you get full quickly, you will only need one! All of their sauces are wonderful and made in house. Their food is paired well with it. I feel they don't season AS much so it doesn't compete with their sauces, which I am all for. Service is very fast here. The location is small with minimal seating. They make a point to fill in orders and get they out pretty quickly! Loved coming here, will plan to come again!

OBRA is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. The place itself is pretty small with only two…read moretables outside to sit and eat so it's more of a take out place. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered one jalapeño empanadas, a ropa vieja burrito, and a nutella pastry, which came out to a total of around $40. I enjoyed the jalapeno empanada, the two sauces it came with were very good. The burrito was OK, I liked the meat but should have not included the fries. What stood out the most was their pastry. It was warm and flavorful. I nice sweet treat. 8/10

Only get the short-rib empanada. I got the al pastor it was meh solid 3/10. DO NOT GET THE CHICKEN…read moreONE 0/10. It was what was recommended to me. I think it was just the one that isn't being bought and the guy just wanted to sell it. SUPER DRY, no flavor, legit bit into air with a little amount of chicken if that...

Excellent service by Josue! Food, ambiance perfect! Highly recommend the steak sandwich!read more

This empanada place is more than amazing!! Let's start off with they delivered to me through dtla…read moretraffic to silver lake!! What a company! It was worth it! The dough on the empanada was the perfect simple flavor to hold up against the tasty filling inside! I equally wanted to eat both! The outside to inside ratio was perfect! Now let's talk about the magical green sauce! I'm such a sauce person and when I dipped my freshly fried empanada....I didn't know what to expect..it was greatness! The best best thing...my 4 year old devoured one as well...and he is picky when it comes to new foods!

Hear me out Yelp, give a minute of your time. These…read moreempanadas are d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!! I ordered everything on their menu!!! The rice is bomb, the avocado cream sauce is addicting. I wanted every bite of empanada to have this cream sauce on it, and the rice, I put it on the rice too. The apple empanadas, look no judgement, I ate three by myself. I said no judgement! Definitely will be ordering again!!!

I love the food here. The quality is amazing and the service is always great/quick. I have tried…read morealmost everything on the menu and as a Venezuelan I can say this place has my stamp of approval!!!! This place is forsure in my top 3 favorite Venezuelan food places in all of SoCal!!! I never mind driving here from Culver City because it's SOOO worth it. I recommend the cachapa, the arepa de pabellon, and the pastelitos!!

Delicious arepas and cachapas! Finally, a Venezuelan arepa joined in LA! Arepas and cachapas used…read moreto be one of my go to comfort food items in NYC because it's quite easy to find them. But when we moved to LA 5 years ago I couldn't find any place that made them! Lots of pupusas here (though that's entirely different) but not a lot of arepas for some reason. So I was thrilled when I learned about Nova. And they did not disappoint. Both the arepa and cachapas were excellent!!

FIVE STARS for the corn arepas con queso , I think it's like $8 ! It's the best little snack !…read moreAnyways if you're comming here get the bandeja paisa ! This place is good , I wish they had more options and more affordable options but they have the must haves !

Me and the misses were cruising the streets at night and we just wanted something good to eat, and…read morewe stumbled upon this place. It was a little bit early, so the restaurant was completely empty which means service was very quick. I ordered steak with rice beans on the side. The food did not take very long to come out, and there was an assortment of sauces to add to the steak. The meal was not the best. The presentation was very nice and the waitress that took care of us was very friendly however, I do not think I would come back to this restaurant due to many of the items we first wanted were not available.

It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.

I love the food, the music it's really cool... Scarlett have…read morea really good service. Thank you

Food was delicious and Josue's customer service was amazing!…read more He brought me a flan for my birthday!!!!

I really liked the look and feel of this restaurant. The wood accents, tall ceilings, and big…read morewindows give it a bright and spacious feel. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. Surprisingly, even the chips stood out and were some of the best I've had. It was also my first time having Peruvian ceviche, and I loved it. The service was quick and attentive throughout our meal. Parking can be a bit tricky since the spaces are pretty tight, but we were able to find a spot. Overall, we had a great experience and really enjoyed the food.

We found ourselves in Long Beach sans kiddo and decided to check out this cute Peruvian place…read more Anytime french fries are included, I'm there. We were seated immediately - I think we got there before the regular dinner rush. What's the best thing to have when you're experiencing the craziest heat wave since moving to Southern California? CEVICHE! I'm allergic to shellfish but there were options! Husband and I both ordered our own Ceviche Clasico and it did not disappoint. The leche de tigre provided this lovely heat in the dish which complimented the coldness of the entire dish itself. If this came in a large portion, I'd order it. For the entree, we ordered a Lomito Saltado to share. While the entree was good, I was hoping for a little more tomatoes and a little less onions. Other than that, the tenderloin was cooked nicely. As with a lot of things in society right now, I felt the menu was quite pricey. If that's not an issue, then I'd recommend this cute little restaurant. Next time, I'd love to try the Steak a lo Pobre with the chimichurri!

Small shop located on the side of a restaurant/bar. They have outdoor tables you can enjoy your…read morefood at. House made sodas and handmade empanadas. Ben, the owner, took the time to explain his lovely food. Empanada crust is made in house, not store purchased and you can tell. It's unlike any other empanada; the crust is flakey and light. Taste was on point. Are they traditional? No. Are they delicious? Yes! No salsas needed. The fillings are well seasoned and flavorful. I came at 10:30am and he had just set out the lunch varieties. You pick your own from a hot case filled with labeled bags. Amazing and unique.

La Torre is a one-man show, featuring non-traditional empanadas made with tasty homemade sourdough…read morecrusts and a variety of gourmet fillings. I ate the Reuben, which had lots of tangy sourkraut, and the Chicken Chili Verde, which was packed with tender chicken and a delicious green sauce. After two, I was stuffed, so the Chicken Peanut Curry will get eaten later. It is a walk-in, take-out place that is self-serve. Jim, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. My wife got an iced coffee, which she said was delicious. Prices are reasonable: $5.50 per empanada. The location is right off of PCH, next to McDonald's.

I've literally had everything on the menu here and I can't get enough!!!! The Pepian is my favorite…read moreand the Yuca Fries with Parmesan and parsley is sooooo good! The fresh squeezed orange juice is always something I get to have for breakfast the next morning along with pan. I love coming here because the service is always good and the people working here really seem to care about my experience; it has a family owned vibe (though I don't know if it is or not, but they treat you as if it is). GREAT food, exceptional service, decent prices. Definitely my favorite neighborhood spot!

The service was horrible! I placed an order directly from their website. I got an email…read moreconfirmation and my card was charged. When my husband went to pick up the food, they said that my order was never received. The lady was extremely rude to my husband and made him wait over 45 minutes before they started making our order. Don't get me wrong, the food at this place is wonderful. My husband and I have been getting food here for years. I'm just disappointed at the service for a returning customer.