The Empanada Maker Costa Mesa
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About The Empanada Maker Costa Mesa
Recent Reviews
I don’t ever get tired of their delicious and flaky empanadas. They have so many to choose from that sometimes it’s hard to pick just two… or three lol. Their potato salad is to die for. The store is very cute and the staff is always so friendly. My favorite empanadas are Philly, Spinach and the cinnamon apple.
Lol, we tasked my wife w finding a place for dinner. She was jonesing for empanadas. Ok. She chose empanada maker, assuming it was a legit sit down restaurant. My son and I show up. Son is perturbed as it's kind of a fast food lunch counter. Wife shows up, famished. We stay, order. The place was out of salads, so swing and a miss. Got a bunch of empanadas, all were good. Beverages? The water thing was broken so the employee comped bottle water, which was nice. So all in all not...read full review
Opening hours on Saturdays are not 7:30am
The Empanada Maker in Costa Mesa is a casual spot, resembling a fast-food lunch counter, located in a small corner on Harbor. It is more of a takeout place, but the service is quick and efficient. Customers can also order online for pickup. The menu features a variety of empanadas, including popular flavors such as Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Florentine, Chile Verde Pork, and Diablo. The Diablo empanada is a must-try. The restaurant also offers a pizza-flavored empanada, which is a customer favorite, and a sweet apple cinnamon option. Although the salads were unavailable during one visit, the empanadas received positive feedback. The staff is friendly, and customers have reported good experiences with service, even close to closing time. The restaurant has a lively and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot to try out.