At first I was hesitant to order as there is a $5 charge for delivery but O.M.G.! I treated myself one day & I am so glad I did - This place is the best, no joke! \m/\m/ I had the beef, chili con carne, creamy corn, & a cheese and onion one (I wanted enough for dinner, give me a break ;) AND lastly the Nutella...holy effin' wow! Every single one was better than the next and they all blew my GD mind! The delivery guy was super sweet as well :) So far, I've had delivery from here twice & it blows me away every time. I will def order from here weekly if I can. Treat yourself! read more

Stopped in to get a few empanadas... Not a business basket or breaker but I'm sure still a customer. After saying hello the cashier stayed on the phone for at least two minutes without acknowledging my presence again. It actually felt like she was making an effort to avoid me. Needless to say, I left with no empanadas. I understand the need to balance phone and in person customers, but come on! read more

Amazing empanadas! What i really like is that they even stamp the name of what you got ON the seam of the empanada, which I thought was neat. Don't forget their chimchurri as it's delicious! read more

Have you ever had plans that fall through and you have to act quick for a Plan B? Well, this exactly happened to me last Saturday when my boyfriend and I were going to eat breakfast at a nearby restaurant in Burbank BUT long story short we had to leave because their POS system wasn't working. So, I took to action and did some quick research and remembered that World Empanadas was nearby and so we headed there for breakfast. I remembered from a previous Instagram post that they had breakfast empanadas and I had always wanted to try this place out. We parked in the back in an allotted parking spot for the establishment. We got there around 10 am and it wasn't too too busy and there were tables and stools available for us to sit at to dine in. I ended up ordering the breakfast empanada, as well as the biscuits and gravy. Both were really good BUT if I had to choose a fave from the two was the biscuits and gravy one because the rosemary was very forthcoming and present. I also liked that they had a Yelp check in offer and that the staff was friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back to try more varieties of empanadas soon! read more

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AMAZING!!!! AMAZINGGGG!!! I really came here on a whim and thank god I did! I got : Santa Fe chicken Cheese and onions Chili corn carne Spinach and cheese And mushroom cheese Well at least I think these were what I got... but my biggest surprise was the cheese and onions! I HATE onions but this was honestly the best one of them all!!! I'll have to come back to try the sweet flavored ones! Would recommend! Loved the salsas too! They tasted really good! Customer service was really nice and helped me decided on the best ones to get! read more

I stopped in for a light and fast lunch after climbing nearby and just wasn't wowed by the taste or preparation of these empanadas. The menu posted on the wall that can be seen from the line is very basic and doesn't include filling descriptions, so you have to wait until you're at the front of the line (where the detailed menu is) to check the fillings and see if you actually want the empanada you thought you wanted while waiting in line. So, for example, the menu on the wall says 'Beef' and the menu on the counter says 'Ground beef simmered with potatoes, green olives, bell peppers, onion, garlic, lemon, and spices'. Not a big deal, really, but I'd like to know all the info before I'm ready to order. The empanadas came out barely lukewarm, which made the dough lack crunch and crispness. My beef empanada tasted like an olive and lemon empanada with beef juice. The mushroom and cashew one was a little heartier, although they blended it so finely that it was basically sauce instead of a chunky filling. This place is perfect if you're only halfway hungry and have 5 minutes to grab something in the area that isn't fast food. Otherwise, I'm not going out of my way to return. read more

Let's get into the nitty gritty... these are not abuelas empanadas. These are justly breaded and amply filled. They aren't neither classic Venezuelan or Argentinian traditional empanadas, which is probably what they mean by "world" in the name. It is a clean and modern place but I felt that they could have put more emphasis on tradition and taste. LA needs less chipotle style restaurants and more culture. Coming from Miami's mix of Latin empanadas (Cuban, Columbian, Argentinian, Venezuelan) I can comfortably say these were okay. They do have good sauce options for varying degrees of spice comfort. They have good aguas frescas, I recommend Jamaica or Horchata. The price is okay and if you are getting lunch they do have a great deal for 10ish dollars of a drink, 2 empanada, and soup. Although, the soup is less than remarkable or markable, it's still a pretty good deal for a decent lunch. read more

World Empanadas - Lunch deal: vegan tortilla soup, sweet corn empanada, and Chile Con Carne Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

My coworker brought empanadas in to work and these were YUMMO!! There were four kinds - the beef, the chile, the cheese and onion and the sante fe chicken. Not a lof of people were in at work since it was a Friday, so I got to sample all of them and they were delicious!! The salsa and chimichurri sauces for dipping were always great with a nice kick! I think my favorite was the cheese and onion! read more

First empanadas and they were awesome. I got two, 3 is prob the perfect amount. Overall just really good. Hibiscus drink was prettynsolid

Absolutely AMAZING. Some of the best empanadas I've ever had, and the chimichurri dipping sauce is to die for! I will return again and again, especially for the lunch special which is a great value for 2 empanadas and soup. The options are endless and the service has always been warm and friendly. read more

Ordered empanadas for my office and everyone working was very kind and each person asked if I needed help. Everything smelled wonderful! I had placed my order the day before and it was ready for pickup right on time. So far the the creamed corn and chills con corne were delicious. Can't wait to try the mixed berry and Nutella banana! read more

The empanadas were amazing!!! I got the beef, breakfast empanada, and the chile con carne which was a little too spicy for me. However, I know it's just my own taste buds cause my friend didn't think it was too spicy. My tolerance might just be low when it comes to spicy food. All in all, it was delicious and filling. I will definitely come back for more. The price is a bit on the high side but it makes sense when you see the size of the empanada with their name embedded on each pastry. This place is busy, so definitely a hit in Burbank. read more

Its true. Many associates have told me over time that it's a great place for empanadas and especially their breakfast burritos. Their burritos are fully loaded and tasty from the first bite till the happy ending. The burritos are dense and filling. I also tried a few empanadas and those were good but I wanted their burrito. Ill be back! read more

World Empanadas - Sausage burrito to really die for. Its worth it. - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Not great not terrible. The service is ok, the food is subpar. They have the dough down but they really need to work on the fillings. Tried almost all variations and they all lack flavor. The ones with meat have a teaspoon of meat and the rest is vegetable or cheese or some other filler. Last time I got a beef and a Santa Fe chicken and neither tasted fresh. The salsas, with the exception of the chimichurri aren't very good either and don't taste right, maybe I've been unlucky and haven't had them when they were made fresh that day. This place isn't exactly cheap either, and for the prices that they're charging people expect better product. Haven't tried their other items like the soups or pastas but I doubt they're any good judging from their empanadas. They've been around for over 10 years and I guess people like them enough but I remember them being better/fresher/tastier read more

This is a gem in Burbank. They have such a friendly staff! My co worker & love to come here frequently & have never been disappointed. The best empanadas are the chicken and my second favorite is the Nutella one ! Highly recommend read more

This place, from the day it opened, has been a revelation. I had no idea some of these things could appear in empanada form. Delectable breakfast treats. More different lunch yummies than you could sample in a week. Awesome salsa in various flavors and intensities to complement the empanadas. This place was great for eating-in, and will be again. It's smoothly set up for take-out. The people are kind and attentive, never rushed. I think this special food service spot enriches our entire community. read more

I've come here a few times and enjoy their food but I just had the RUDEST interaction with an employee just as I was picking up my food. All I did was ask for my sauces and this younger guy with a beard was SOOOO RUDE for noooooo reason at all. He had the nastiest attitude and two other customers witnessed it as well. I didn't do anything to him at all. Horrible customer service!! I'm so shook. read more

Order some enpanadas , meat was not propertly cook , mostly potatto taste was horrible. Before buying any 1st try one so you dont make the mistake i made before make a. Chimichurri also was horrible. read more

Thanks Yelpers for this gem! The lunch was a wonderful experience: incredible taste & texture of the food, friendly service, off the beaten path, ... I hope success doesn't change what is great about this place. read more

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Not good! The dough was doughy and the fillings were somewhere between bad and okay. We got a dozen, so I promise you, we tried. But when the filling of the standard beef empanada makes you sad, you know something is terribly wrong. AND not that you're going here for a breakfast burrito, but let me save you - DON'T. read more

Their empanadas are DELISH! The chicken, southwest chicken, spinach & cheese are the best!

All of the empanadas please. I was excited when I saw the signs for this place go up and I was definitely not disappointed. My son loved the banana Nutella (though he said it could have used a tad more banana) - it was quite messy, but I couldn't resist sticking in my finger. Hubby had the Santa Fe and the chicken both were great but I really loved the cheese and onion. We all shared the chicken Milanese, $30 and we fed 3. Pretty solid experience. Looking forward to trying the spicy ham with jalapeño next time. The chimichurri was delicious but I think it was made with dried parsley, not fresh. Nothing beats the taste of fresh parsley. I'm very happy this place is on my way home from the office, it's much easier to get in and out of than Porto's. Also, there is limited seating, think of this place as a take out joint. UPDATE: I did a catered event at the hollywood bowl and they made my evening and my guest's experiences absolutely divine. read more

If you haven't tried the Ensenadas here, you don't know what you're missing. You really have to try their spinach Ensenada. Be careful not to eat your fingers while licking them. read more

Thia place is awesome. One the best Empanada i have ever jad and their selection. Inwould say my favoritew would be the Santa Fe chicken!! Must try place. read more

Their empanadas are absolutely homemade and delicious! The location on magnolia is perfect and the staff was extremely friendly!

I was actually very skeptic of this place when I first step in but it was actually quite tasty. I tried 3 different empanadas. My favorite from most to least was the quinoa, then the spicy chicken one and lastly the onion and cheese one. I will definitely be coming back here in a near future to try some more. read more

Best empanadas I've ever had. Always consistently phenomenal. You literally cannot choose an empanada that doesn't taste amazing and I've had just about every single variety. The nutella banana for dessert is killer good too. The sauces for they make in house also add a huge flavor boost to the overall experience. To add the cherry on top, it's a small, non-chain, family-run business that I found out goes deep into the roots of their family. I love everything about this spot - highly recommend and support this local small business. read more

After a quick stop at the new ENORMOUS IKEA, we were hungry and completely over crowds. So Portos was off the list. Broke out Yelp and found reviews for World of Empanadas -- SCORE! Though the joint is small, the food is BIG On flavor. Everything we ordered was delicious- my favorite the cheese & caramelized onion empanadas. My husband couldn't get enough of the sausage & gravy. We ate at the communal table, enjoyed every bite, and our brief time with our table mates. We then ordered a mixed dozen empanadas to enjoy at home with family! read more

World Empanadas - We got ours. Now go get yours! - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Never had empanadas like this before, fresh baked in the morning so breakfast was perfect Vegan friendly was great Interior nice and cozy. Very rare these days they have Friendly service!!!! Coffee is espresso beans but dropped so nice joe for only 1.50! They have almond milk for creamer as well that's what got the fifth star. read more

World Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

These are difficult times, however. Review should reflect the product. Waiting times, interaction with staff and overall conditions are not part of this review. The beef empanada are flavorless. I cannot feel the beef, neither the olives or the seasoning. It was presented at the right temperature and the dough was ok. However the filling lacked joy and above all flavor. I should have purchased the Chimichurri. read more

Many delicious empanadas to choose from, including a vegan menu section of 4-5 different flavors. My favorite was the mushroom & cashew cheese followed by the soyrizo, though I would get any of them again. There was a special at the time of my visit, Impossible chili made with the Impossible crumble - not worth it for almost double the price of a regular empanada. The meal option is good for a lunch or dinner, though get 3-4 if you're really hungry! read more

There's something here for everyone, from sweet, meaty, veggie, cheesy to everything in between. My favorites are the spinach & cheese and chicken. The lunch combo deal is fantastic where you get 2 empanadas, a salad/soup and a drink for just under $9. The empanadas are heated for you. There is seating inside as well as a few bistro chairs/tables outside. Parking is available on the street in front. I'm always happy to support a family run business and will frequent here again. read more

World Empanadas - Order ahead! - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Always hot, always good & everyone is very polite. They are a little on the pricier side but with it.

It was okay. Some were really good, some were okay. Crust was really good. Filling was a hit or miss. I would go back if I'm in the area but wouldn't make a special trip for it which is what I did for the first time. read more

This place has the most amazing empanadas! Prices are reasonable, great variety. I love the Sante Fe and the Mixed Berry. Super friendly service. Back in town after 4 years and was so excited they were still open!!! read more

I ordered online to save time but that's not the case. They'll lie to you and tell you that your order will be ready in 25 minutes but it won't be. More like 45 minutes. Just fyi. The food ain't that damn good. I am the only black person standing in line. I check in and I have to wait any additional 20 minutes for my food. Hispanic dude comes up and orders at the window and gets his food before me. Everyone else who waited was white. They also gave me a torn bag and stuff started spilling out. Fortunately I caught it in time. I won't be spending money at that restaurant again. Racist ass people. read more

My family and I have been coming here for years. We enjoy our empanadas at the restaurant, family gathering, or just on the go. We live in Santa Monica but when we travel to Burbank we HAVE TO stop by World Empanadas. Whether it's to eat there, or take some home to eat later. My personal favorite are Mushroom-cashew cheese, Quinoa/lentils, Spicy Santa Fe Chicken, and Chicken. ALWAYS add Chimichurri sauce. So good! Carlos the owner, is such a sweet person. He told us how it all started a lot of work, determination, and help from his family. His sons are also really nice a long with the whole staff. Thank you for feeding us guys! read more

Stopped by for my second visit while in town. I had the spinach and cheese and cheese and onion with the chimichurri sauce. I did want a bottled water but the girl wasn't really listening to me as I had to repeat myself three different times before she got the correct empanadas that at that point I really didn't need another water as I still had some in my bottle from my walk. Not a lot of room to sit and sauces were almost all gone. I let the guy behind the counter know, but he really wasn't in a rush to fill them. Next time placing my order to go. read more

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This place is unbelievably overpriced. We ordered a dozen tonight, via GrubHub. The chimmichurri was basically red wine vinegar with dried herbs. The main ingredient, besides FRESH herbs, in chimmichurri is oil. Either they messed up the recipe or they truly make a terrible version. We won't be ordering from World Empanadas again. read more

We love this place! It is a small storefront operation in Burbank. Their empanadas are among the best we've ever eaten. The staff is helpful and efficient. This place is spotless. Good food, fair prices, nice people. What more can you ask!?!?!? read more