This is a gem in Burbank. Whenever I'm in town I have a lunch empanada and take a bunch home for the family. Last week I ordered a dozen for home and they were consumed within minutes of my arrival. Be brave and try every type. They have a huge variety and the salsa that accompanies them is super tasty with a kick. You can tell they were made with pride and are as fresh as can be. They are budget friendly. Once you try I'm betting it'll be a regular stop for you too. read more

Delicious empanadas and breakfast burritos that are always hot and fresh I'm so happy they brought back their breakfast burritos after Covid. They are amazing! Comes with a beautiful crema on the side but don't skip on the salsa verde! Not too spicy so don't be alarmed. (Chimichurri is great too) As for the empanadas, you can't go wrong! My favorites are the biscuits & gravy and the ham & cheese. Be aware that These aren't empanadas that have olives in them. If you are like me and don't love olives then you'll be in heaven. This is a small restaurant with only a few tables on the sidewalk. Good for a quick bite or take home. I've only ordered online but the pickup staff is very friendly. Overall would recommend and visit often. Thanks world emp! read more

World Empanadas - Meat lovers breakfast burrito - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

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Love this place! So tasty go for the dozen it's worth it! Great for a football game or a party or just because!

Was in the area for an event so did a quick search and immediately wanted to try this place - and so glad I did! It was about 10 a.m. (Saturday) and one group ahead of me when I got there. It's outdoors only now. I asked when ordering if the inside was open because of pictures on here showing an inside area; they said they've never reopened the inside since COVID times. Both employees I interacted with were very friendly. They have 3 tables with 4 chairs each outside, so I guess don't come when it's busy if you intend to stay and eat onsite. I got the $13.95 combo meal deal that comes with 2 empanadas, a side and a drink. Side options were: tortilla soup, lentil soup, or a standard salad. It was breakfast time so I got the Biscuits & Gravy and the Breakfast (eggs, bacon) empanadas. Both were excellent - the B&G is not traditional but very tasty with the spices they use. The tortilla soup was excellent as well. I would definitely recommend this place for the food, but not for the ambience. Sitting along the sidewalk of a very busy street is not ideal for eating. Hopefully they'll reopen the inside seating area someday. read more

I went here because the person I went with is vegan and said they had some good vegan options. I forgot to take pic but I got the meal ( 2 empanadas a side and a drink I got the hibiscus tea for a dollar more) I got the soy chorizo and pepperoni and cheese empanadas. Also the tortilla soup. It was all good. Oddly enough I liked the vegan one a lot better than the pepperoni. We ordered at the window and sat outside. It was a good meal. I would return to try different kinds. read more

World Empanadas - The front - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

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Delicious! Of course it's walk up counter with a couple tables on the sidewalk so not fancy just really good food.

Driving back to LA from Sequoia and needed a lunch break. Stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon. PARKING - street parking. So be prepared for some parallel parking Restaurant front is street-side. You order from the street side and have the option to walk around the order to the back patio. That is what we ended up doing because we had our dog. FOOD - empanadas were yummy! The options were unique and I was hungry, so wanted to order one of each (but obviously didn't). Because each of our empanadas were different, I wish they somehow differentiated each one. We ended up taking a bite of each to figure out which is which and how to distribute. Also for the side, I'd go with the tortilla soup (although it was hot), over the side salad. Side salad was just salad mix with a vinaigrette. Their sauces were pretty good too. They offer salsa, salsa verde, chimichurri. It's also nice that they offer vegetarian and vegan options. PRICE - a little on the pricey side. A la carte per empanada is like $4.40 each. Combo of 2 empanadas, side, and drink is $12. SERVICE - the workers here are all very friendly and helpful. Made sure to tell us to ask questions if we had any, good vibes from each of them, and when bringing to the back patio to give our food, was conversational with us and our dog. AMBIANCE - Seemed like they had a decent line of people who were ordering or waiting to pick up a curbside order. Their back patio came in clutch since we wanted to eat outside our car since we were in the middle of a road trip. Overall, if I see myself again in the area, I'd be back to try the other empanada options. read more

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I just came here to try to empanadas, I ordered 2 to try. It ended up taking 15mins to get them, NO LINE. They ended up calling up a person after us who ordered 4 empanadas... I saw them order after me. Then didn't offer us any salsas. I really liked the food just sucks the service blew! read more

Went to check this place out for with my girlfriend, and to be honest was a bit disappointed. The gentleman who greeted us at the window to take our order, right away was a bit rude. Considering it was our first time there, we naturally had a few questions. Not sure why he was visibly annoyed, and on his phone while taking our order?.. This didn't make us feel welcomed at all. We also ordered to-go, but they brought our food to us on a tray. Couple things to note: 1: The breakfast burrito was phenomenal, we got the American Burrito. Highly recommend! Cooked to perfection. 2: The empanadas had too much dough and not nearly enough filling. Definitely not what we expected. 3: The tortilla soup was delicious. All in all, the pricing was average. Not sure we'd go back though, as good as the food was. Customer service definitely needs some improvements. read more

Quick lunch at World Empanadas. Huge fan of empanadas so had to stop by for lunch. I had driven by numerous times pondering. I found the empanadas filled very nicely. Based on reviews from Google and Yelp and selected the biscuits and gravy and Santa Fe chicken empanadas. Both were excellent choices! Seating was not ideal but there is some in the back patio. Overall a place worth revisiting. read more

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They have vegan and vegetarian options so that's a plus! They only have a pick-up window so it is all to go orders. I have passed by here so many times, but I finally tried it out. Creamy corn was HOTT when I bit into it, but so good. I enjoyed the chicken one as well. I had the spinach/feta and I think I was thinking of this filling in a dessert form when there's more feta than spinach so when I bit into it I was surprised. All of it was piping hot and fresh. I would absolutely come back again. read more

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Only few tables outside to sit and eat. Order from the outside windows. There were quite a lot of options from meat to vegetarian and even dessert empanadas. There is also breakfast burritos available till 2:00pm every day. The chimichurri sauce was very balanced with a little bit of tang to it. I enjoy combining it with the spicy salsa. The fillings of the chicken pot pie, spicy potato and Santa fe chicken were perfect and not dry. The flaky exterior of the empanada was perfectly light and crispy and the ratio of meat to dough was spot on. They also have vegan options and a couple pasta cups available. read more

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Bussin! 10/10 recommend. Wait was a little long for empanadas but u get quality food!

It was my first time in Burbank and I was in the area. I saw everybody recommending this place on reddit so I thought I had to try. It was an amazing experience. I love seeing the people come and go trying the empanadas. They are really quick and they even have their own app to order if you want to be ahead. They have a large variety of empanadas and I love the sauces that they have to accompany it. Such a warm and comforting food. There is only outside seating but they are really well kept. read more

We've passed by this place so many times and finally decided to stop by. We ordered the spicy potato, pepperoni, and the spinach and cheese and wow they are delicious! They're so fresh and they come with a good amount of filling. We will definitely be back for more! Also the employee who helped us was very friendly and offered us suggestions to try. read more

World Empanadas - Pepperoni empanada - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

With flakey crust and almost sinful aromas, this place was a lucky find on an otherwise peaceful weekend. The combo I ordered came with a mojito lemonade that left me feeling refreshed with every sip. Ive very much discovered a new delight in each bite and will be eager to return soon. read more

Food experience great employees are amazing with customers am giving this place a one star review because this is not the first time I have a bad experience and notice this one guy being very disrespectful towards customers and employees i believe he is the manager. First time I try to order and he was always on the phone and when I had questions he was answering them in a rude tone. And I have heard him talk almost screaming at employees that is very unprofessional and it's uncomfortable for customers. But putting that on the side the empanadas are amazing chile con carne and biscuits and gravy are my favorite dessert i really enjoy the Nutella and banana. read more

When this first began, you were able to walk in and get your empanadas quickly. It's evolved with a new menu of burritos, samosas, and vegetarian options. Love the new menu but don't like that everyone hangs out front. They should just get a new venue since they have evolved and people love them! I also remember when you could get two empanadas and a drink for under $10. I really wish they would get a bigger venue so we could sit and eat our empanadas warm. I don't like outside seating with the cars passing by. Happy for their success just don't like the prices. $50.00 for a dozen. $5 each plus tax. Food is great! read more

The empanadas are delicious, a great size and value. Crispy on the outside and nice and warm on the inside. They have many options from meat to vegetarian and vegan. The personnel was very friendly providing us with plenty of condiments. The outside area was comfortable to eat at, in front of the street but most people take their empanadas to go. read more

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I've been coming here since 2015, back when the empanadas were always excellent. Now it is just gambling whether I will get a good empanada or not. Yesterday I ordered 6, 2 of which were fresh perfect empanadas, and 4 were stale from the day before, or something was wrong with them. In the past couple years every time I have ordered it's been a gamble, sometimes receiving good empanadas, sometimes stale, and sometimes a mix of the two types. If the quality was consistent I would eat here regularly but I don't want to gamble anymore. The good empanadas are flaky and soft, but the stale ones the dough is rock hard and the filling tastes old. If the consistency issue was solved, I would rate 5 stars and eat here, but I won't pay nearly 40 dollars for 6 empanadas to get 2 great ones, and 4 inedible ones. read more

World Empanadas serves up hand sized empanadas that are nicely filled with meat and wrapped well in a toasted yet tender empanada. You order at the window and will need to wait about 8 minutes or so. There are two tables outside if you're looking for some seating. The chile con carne had a flavorful, moist meat alongside some beans. While prices have increased over years to $5 each it's still a good amount of quality food that's filling for the price. read more

The service from the male cashier was unfriendly but his female partner today was so kind and pleasant that it made up for his lack of customer service. Love the food. read more

We were very excited to try these empanadas. I love the thoughtful variety of flavors like savory meat and Vegan as well as dessert options. The service is great and you can tell they care about their food. My issue is with the dough to filling ratio. I found too much breading which made each empanada heavier than I'm used to in my empanadas. Bonus is if you're in a hurry to feel full, their empanadas will do the trick. I don't like feeling heavy after. I also found the dough for the dessert empanada very heavy and not sweet. A big carbo with sweetness experience. The presentation of the food is charming however. read more

World Empanadas - Nutella and Banana Empanada, pepperoni empanada (our favorite!) and Beef Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

TLDR: we like the empanadas, but the service is lacking. It's not the first time our order was incorrect, so we won't be back for a while. A few weeks ago, we had a poor experience and there was little effort to make it right. I emailed the following: " We're frustrated with our experience today. My wife placed order 3893573 at 1:59p and the order was ready when I arrived to pickup at 2:20 (older man at the window). However, when I get back home we realize 3 out of 4 empanadas were incorrect, and I return to the restaurant to explain the situation. A young woman doesn't say much other than "ok I'll remake them" before closing the window. She finally hands me the order at 2:48p. I didn't expect much, but perhaps an appology? Or perhaps she could have offered the incorrect order she threw away? We spent nearly an hour waiting for our food, so we likely won't be coming back for a while (we're been coming since the restaurant was on Victory)" I received the following response: "Thank you for reaching out and for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. I'm very sorry to hear about the issues with your order and the service you received, it's certainly not the level of care or attention we aim to provide, especially to long-time customers like you and your wife. It's frustrating enough to receive an incorrect order, and we understand how disappointing it must have been to return to the restaurant only to feel that your concerns weren't properly acknowledged or addressed. A simple apology or a more thoughtful response would have gone a long way, and I apologize that you didn't receive that courtesy. We truly appreciate your continued support since the days on Victory, and it's disheartening to hear that this experience may keep you from returning. Please know we take feedback like this seriously, and we're addressing this with our team to ensure better communication and service moving forward. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention, and I hope we can restore your trust in us." read more

I previously put five stars for this place. But they recently increased their prices DRAMATICALLY. It's extremely disappointing. You guys are not giving enough food for the price. The empanadas were pricey before but now it is borderline extortion. I'm very sad this used to be one of my go to spots. I don't think anyone wants to pay $40 for 6 empanadas. read more

Really good empanadas. I got the meal deal they have with 2 empanadas + a side + a drink it all came out to about $15. The service is ok it's a walk up window and they have some outside seating available. I got the southwest chicken empanada and a spicy potato both were delicious. I just got a simple side salad but my friend got the lentil soup and it looked really yummy. I'd recommend checking this spot out if you want some food empanadas and they have a good variety with even vegan and vegetarian options. read more

It is a great empanadas' place! They have nice collection of vegetarian, vegan, meat and sweet empanadas. Also they have sides as soup, salad or salsa. If you order one empanada, it is for 4.40 A Dozen of regular is for $45 A mini dozen for $30 I ordered a dozen of the following chicken beef breakfast empanadas biscuits and gravy with sausage spinach and cheese They come with chimichurri And nutella and banana for sweet. The crust was flaky. Whatever the filling was, it was delicious and savory. The employees: Were very attentive and friendly. Of course I will be back when I go to Burbank. read more

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Great empanadas, the service was quick and ambience was nice. Solid spot to check out!

BEST EMPANADAS IN LA PERIOD --- family-owned by the sweetest, kindest people -- and the vegan options are delicious. Mushroom cashew is my absolute favorite. read more

The service was terrible. I waited over 25 minutes for a small cup of pasta, insane, and the employees attitude was rude. When I asked how long it would take, and she rolled her eyes at me and then proceeded to slam the window after read more

Yummy yum yum!! This place was so fast and so tasty. I tried all of the meat empanadas and a dulce one. I highly recommend the beef! Can't wait to go back and try their veggie options and handmade pasta bowls! read more

World Empanadas - Beef Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

The absolute best. Made fresh. Comes out hot and ready. May have a bit of a wait time due to it being made to order.

My god what an amazing find. I am not a big empanada person but this place has changed my mind. They have an amazing corn and vegan ones that I truly just love the most. We have been here several times and try and try everyone and have not been disappointed. They even have dessert options that will just make you say mmmmmm. The pizza one is absolutely flavorful. Love this lace and you have to try it!!! read more

World Empanadas - Menu. Amazing - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

Great place to eat at, service is prompt and food comes out quickly. Everything is made in house from scratch. A must try

Holy empanadas! This place just couldn't get any cuter (and yummier). Can't believe it's taken me THIS long to stop by! If you haven't been, you are sorely missing out. Fantastic customer service here! The cashier took his time explaining the different flavors to me and recommended some of his favorites. I ended up getting a beef, spinach and cheese, mushroom and cashew cheese (vegan) and biscuits and gravy empanadas. You do have to wait a few minutes for your order to be ready, but it's totally worth it because they come out hot and perfectly toasted. My favorite was the spinach and cheese, but all of them were very tasty. Each bite had a great amount of filling. I wasn't the biggest fan of their sauces. I was expecting more of a chimichurri type sauce, but they were more like salsa. However it was nice that they had three different options/spicy levels depending on what you like. I love their whole system of how to identify which empanada is which. The empanadas are not only labeled THEMSELVES, but they give you a sheet with your order to decode what the different abbreviations are. So convenient! There is a small amount of seating outside with umbrellas if you wish to eat there. They also have curbside pick-up! I could definitely see these empanadas being a great way to cater a party. For my 4 empanadas, it came out to about $20 (I believe they are $4.50 each). I didn't have any trouble finding parking so it was easy to get in and out! Definitely looking forward to stopping by again soon. read more

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Stopping by on a Friday afternoon, I was happy and excited to see a busy place hoping this would be an amazing "meal" or more so "snacks" turned into a meal. The restaurant has a walk-up window to place orders with the menu above so it's a pretty safe option for those not liking to go indoors. Cashier and later the "server" bringing the food to the window were very friendly and helpful with any questions or requests. After looking at the menu I chose three empanadas - biscuits & gravy, spinach & cheese, and the breakfast. These three totaled just under $15. I was also asked if I wanted any sauces and chose chimichurri. I immediately noticed and loved the look of the empanadas - all look crispy, baked perfectly, and the crimping was even better because they stamp the shop name and initials of the type of empanada on each! Very clever and great option! My least favorite of the three was the breakfast. It was just a bit boring and didn't really have seasoning or other flavors besides the basic ingredients like cheese, eggs, etc. I didn't get any bacon flavor and the potatoes kinda mushed into everything. Next was the biscuits and gravy. This was more unique and tasted good, and I loved the creaminess with the bites of sausage, almost reminded me of a pot pie. But again, it didn't really make me go "wow". The favorite of the three - and to my surprise - was the spinach and cheese. Cheesy and the spinach was cooked well without being bitter. Sadly I was not a fan of the chimichurri at all. It was more oil than anything and the only flavors I tasted was the oregano. All three were a good size and make for a good size lunch on their own. All the empanadas were good but nothing really attracted me to make a return visit. read more

World Empanadas - Breakfast Empanada, Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage, Spinach and Cheese(SP) - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

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The patio section at World Empanadas in burbank is very limited only 3 tables which has customers taking your seat when you get up to get your meal at the window someone will rudely take you seat without even asking you. This world Empanadas attracts just low class and No class types of customers that have zero manners Multiple customers are talking on their cell phones with the cell phone speaker turned on which is extremely loud in the patio section its a horrible atmosphere to be getting your lunch The Empanadas were subpar and I would never go back to this World Empanadas in burbank Have fun eating your lunch in the patio section listening to multiple customers talking loudly with their cell phones speakers turned on at world empanadas in burbank read more

Second time here but this place is second to none. Good food, service, and a sidewalk seat right on glorious Magnolia Blvd. we love it! Been back a few more times and still love it. The owner's a nice guy, too. read more

I love their spinach and cheese empanadas, I will say the vegetarians empanadas were not as good , yet I love that they had almond cheese, the dough texture was like puff pastry to me, I like better the Argentinian dough. But is a good place for to go orders, the staff is friendly I will suggest to order online or you will b standing waiting. read more

World Empanadas - Vegetarian empanadas. - Latin American Near Me - Burbank, California

The most delicious empanadas and the most variety of creative yummy flavors! Hungering for breakfast? They got that! Lunch or dinner appetizers or entree sizes? They got that! Dessert??? They GOT that too! We did a mix 'n match for a dinner at my house and that lead to a party with minis for additional people. My next "potluck" offering at the office will definitely be a few dozen mixed flavors AND dessert empanadas. Local family does DELICIOSO really, REALLY well read more