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World Empanadas

4.4 (1.4k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Maruko X.

It's basically a takeout place for empanadas, with only three outdoor tables. The waiting time could be long at rush hours, each empanada costs about $5, and discounted prices if you buy half a dozen or a dozen. I've tried one of their most popular flavors, the Beef Empanada with seasoned ground beef, green olives, potatoes, bell peppers, and spices, and it was quite salty.

Nutella and banana empanada
Steve A.

Amazing empanadas quit a selection from meats to vegans I had Beef. Chili con carne and Nutella with bananas . You got to watch the last one you will bit in to a Nutella oozing out of the shell. The Chili con carne had just the right amount of spice. The restaurant is ultra clean and the service was spot on. You can eat outside or pick up to go

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Khiem N.

Nah fam they might actually be the goat. This place actually makes better pasta than most Italian restaurants. Like it's actually al dente. Wild. The burrito is good too. Where this place shines is the empanadas. The perfect mix of crispy but soft. The stuff is reasonable, the flavors are all there. In the corner of your empanada, they actually press on the initials for what type it is so it's easy to tell later on. You've gotta clean the outdoor seating yourself, like brush off peopes crumbs and the like, but that's cool.

Dozen empanadas
Bryllan A.

If you like all kinds of Empanadas come check this place out they have different variety! You've got savory options like beef, chicken, steak, chorizo, There are also sweet empanadas, Nutella, and banana. Been coming here for years. Coming back soon !!!

Alma P.

I saw on a Yelp friend review this place and I wanted to try it. The place is small and I only saw the windows to order and pick up. So I ordered on line and when I got there my order was ready. I really recommend them. They have different flavors, they even have some sweet ones. I ordered 3 of mushrooms and two of the Garbanzo ones. I also ordered some pepperoni and some cheese. They were so warm, flaky, tasty, and delicious. The mushrooms flavor had enough stuffing and the crust very soft and flaky. Any flavor you get they are pretty good. I am just sad that I am so far away from them I don't get to taste them often. I highly recommend this place. They had couple of tables at the street to eat buy mainly this place is to pick up.

Chile Con Carne Empanada Beef Empanada Ham Cheese Empanada
Brianna A.

one of the best empanadas i have ever had!!!! bomb bomb bomb empanadas everrrrr! it was my first time here and i will most definitely be coming back as a regular at every bite i took these empanadas melted into my soul!!! ahaha i was one happy gal eating these yummy empanadas. i got myself the Chile Con Carne Empanada, Beef Empanada, and Ham Cheese Empanada. the empanadas were so packed inside, it was fulfilling! I've never had a ham and cheese empanada before and it absolutely hit the spot in the morning! they gave me 3 sauces i can use as dipping sauce and mhm all three were so good! i like that they have outdoor seating as well as street parking in the front. the service was quick. the people working the day i went were really nice. 10/10 best spot in Burbank!!

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Jenny P.

We ordered a dozen and chose Beef, chicken pot pie, Santa Fe chicken and Chile Con Carne. Loved how it came with the sauces. I'm not a spicy person at all and the Santa Fe chicken was my favorite. Took about 10 minutes and we waited in the tables in front. I didn't realized there was an inside with tables until someone walked in. We came home and everyone practically devoured it. Only 2 left in the box!

6 pack empanadas
Marie Q.

Delish empanadas. I got the 6 pack. Beef, spicy potato, biscuits and gravy, pizza flavors. The best one was the potato one. Orders are made at the window and they take a few minutes to prepare fresh. The seating is on the sidewalk so it's great for a quick snack or to just take home.

Beef Empanada
Ashli A.

Cute location, friendly service, good price, good empanadas! I was driving around for a quick bite because I had 15 minutes to burn, and this came up in my Apple Maps search. There was some street parking in the front, and not too crowded. You order at the window, and the menus are directly above the order window. I asked the worker about the most popular empanadas, and he said the beef and the spinach/cheese. I went with beef and a breakfast empanada. I love how they engrave the name of the restaurant into the empanada crust (photo attached). They are cooked to order, and take about 5-8 minutes. For the beef empanada, I feel like it was pretty good! I just wish it had more flavor. It felt like something was missing. Slightly bland. I really liked the breakfast empanada. The salsa really set both off them off :) Make sure to get a side of salsa! I feel like I'd come back to try other empanadas!

Front Entrance, Order and Pick up Window
Anton F.

Had a solo brunch here while in the neighborhood. The cashier was nice and helpful but I knew what empanadas II wanted immediately after reviewing the menu. All 4 were very good, not heavy, light flaky crust. The photo and cheese was the most spicy and dense, chili con carne has great flavor, the pot pie most surprisingly good and my favorite was the santa fe. There are 3 sauces available in hot, medium and mild, I enjoyed each, mixing and matching flavors. Order and pick up at the window. There are tables and chairs in front and back with a kiosk to place your order on screen.

Gohar K.

I have been here a few times but somehow never wrote a review. The best empanadas in town for sure. It's always fresh, flavorful and delicious. Variety of fillings. They also sell burritos and some other items. I come for the empanadas. A quick lunch today. One with asada and one with chicken. They offer catering and boxes to go. Or you can get it a la carte. Customer service is friendly. Some outdoor seating available. Mostly people get it to go.

karen p.

DELICIOUS!! I have never had an empanada before--I know, sad. What a way to enter into this new world. Family owned and incredibly friendly, the brothers are taking the orders and working the kitchen. As a veggie, I thought empanadas were a meat thing--but the spinach empanada made me a convert. What a great place to pop by after picking up visitors from the airport or even to take home and bake for easy, delicious dinner (it's an option they offer!). This cute little place is the epitome of Burbank creativity and family friendly deliciousness. What a gem. All that, and your dog can eat with you....

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7 months ago

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

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

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

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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.

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Ask the Community - World Empanadas

Are the empanadas gluten free?

Our regular empanadas are not gluten free. We do offer gf for catering. Please email sales@worldempanadas.com

What are the directions for the take n bake empanadas?

Very easy! From frozen: preheat to 375 degrees. Bake 20-25 minutes. To cook unbaked: Defrost… Read more

Is the breakfast burrito coming back?

It is back! And more flavors available! Served daily till 2pm

Do you guys still have indoor/outdoor seating?

We do have outdoor seating now. Front and Back Patios! No inside seating available unfortunately..

We are so bummed that Biscuits and Gravy aren't on the menu anymore. Please bring it back!! Why is it gone?

I don't have an answer, but I second that notion! Biscuits and Gravy was my absolute FAVORITE!!! Please bring it back!

Do you offer gluten free options?

There are no gluten-free options available for the empanadas

Is there air conditioning?

Yes! A/C inside the store with seating area.

What are the Vegan options?

We have 5 vegan options. We haven't quinoa and lentil. We have a pinto bean and rice. We have a soy chorizo. We have a mixed berry empanada sweet. And we have a mushroom and cashew cheese empanadas. Our vegan dough allows us to make these vegan… Read more

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La Maria - Arepas de Queso

La Maria

4.1(488 reviews)
2.3 mi•North Hollywood
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We came here on a Friday night and the place had a steady trickle of people…read more We got the spinach empanada, vegan plate and the bandeja paisa, which is a standard Colombian plate. The vegan plate had black beans, white rice, plantains, and a side salad. The bandeja paisa had beans, a fried egg, chicharron, steak, rice, plantain, and chorizo. The meat was perfectly grilled but the chicharron was a little tough but still good. The vegan plate had much flavor -- the beans were tasty and the rice fresh. They were very generous with the plantains. The complimentary tortilla chips and salsa were so fresh and delicious. The spinach empanada was a little tough - it was crispy but there was less spinach than I would have expected and the cheese in it wasn't really melted either. Overall the food was very fresh and delicious. Parking can be tricky bc their lot fits only 3 cars. We parked a couple blocks in the neighborhood. Front of the store parking also seems limited. Service was kind and efficient. Food came out in less than 5-10 minutes. Place is well decorated and has nice seemingly traditional decor inside.

I don't understand why this place doesn't have at minimum a 4.5…read more The food is so tasty, the portions are massive, and the value for the money is incredible. Plenty of vegetarian options and they're flexible with substitutions. Love the homey mom and pop vibes, this is a small business that you should 1000% support.

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4.1(2.5k reviews)
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This is my second time at Pablito's Tacos. Only this time I went in and sat down for a meal. The…read morelady who took my order was Alejandra and she was very nice and made great suggestions. For example, if you want crispy tacos, you can have either ground beef or shredded beef. I ordered the shredded and boy was it good! Be sure to bring your patience because excellence takes time. They cook each meal as it is ordered. Everything is so fresh, tasty, and delicious! You might want to try the Mexican rice because it's wonderfully flavorful. The strawberry lemonade was sweet and juicy. Inside the restaurant, there are several seats and tables with lots of colorful scenes painted on the walls. It's very clean and the best part is it offers great shade from the hot sun. There's a small parking lot next to the building, which is certainly convenient. If you love Mexican food, this is a place you'll want to try!

Fuck this place, ordered food in the app at 6pm. Says it'll take an hour to get to me. 7pm rolls…read morearound and nothing, I call, go straight to voice mail, call again, straight to voice mail. I call 30 TIMES within an hour, no answer. It's 8pm at this point, I call the OTHER locations nearby and finally get an answer after the 4th. I talk to the girl she says she'll talk to her boss and call me back. 15 mins before the restaurant closes at 9pm, I say fuck it let me give them a call and see if they finally answer. Holy fuck, finally an answer, I ask if they still have my order lady says oh yeah! It's still here, the driver never showed up? We don't know and I'm like why didn't you guys call me when the driver cancelled the delivery or when you realize my food wouldn't be delivered on time? She goes ohhh well I don't know... It's been a little crazy. That's your fuckin excuse?? Then she has the fuckin gall to say do YOU wanna come pick it up? My food has been sitting there for hours, it's cold, and I already paid for a fuckin delivery fee. There's a fuckin reason I ordered delivery. I got the stupid fuckin refund but Jesus Christ, do your job, you could've called me after an hour and MAYBE I would've picked up the food. What the fuck, man. Bullshit.

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La Bamba Island Cuisine - Mahi Mahi Grilled Tacos

La Bamba Island Cuisine

4.0(849 reviews)
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I went to celebrate my birthday yesterday and I couldn't have chosen a better place…read more The surf and turf burrito and plantains appetizer were to die for. My friends had mezcal and when they asked the owner for the brand because they liked or so much, they realized it is imported from Mexico and not available to buy here. The employees were super nice and sang happy birthday to me and brought a delicious red velvet cake. The put a Mexican hat on me, it was fun! The music was amazing! I wanted to get up and start dancing so bad. I am Colombian and they played Merengue which is not common to hear in LA. Even though it is far for me, it worth the drive.

Good afternoon! I wanted to share my experience at La Bamba restaurant in Burbank, California, on…read moreMay 16, 2026, where my friends and I gathered for lunch, inspired by a friend's positive memories from a previous visit. I ordered the La Bamba Special, which features slow-roasted, shredded pork seasoned with a Caribbean-style marinade and is usually served with rice and beans. I was looking forward to a flavorful Cuban-style dish, but the meal turned out to be quite unexpected. Instead, the plate included chunks of pork topped with raw red onions, accompanied by Mexican rice and refried beans, which didn't align with my expectations. Overall, the dish was disappointing and unappealing, both in flavor and in the combination of sides. I ended up eating only a quarter of it. The refried beans had no flavor, and I chose not to eat the rice because I prefer different styles. One of my friends ordered fried yuca and fried plantains. While I appreciate the effort to include these items, the yuca was quite dry and could benefit from more seasoning. The plantains, which resembled regular bananas, seemed to have too much oil. As someone who enjoys Caribbean cuisine, I believe the restaurant would benefit from focusing more on traditional flavor combinations. Mixing elements of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine can be a challenge, especially for those familiar with both; there's great potential for improvement by keeping these cuisines distinctly represented. I recommend assessing your kitchen staff; they may need training. I wanted to share some positive recommendations with family and friends about visiting this restaurant, but I recommend exploring other options for now. I hope that constructive feedback will help enhance the dining experience. Thank you!

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