The Empanada Maker Costa Mesa
1902 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa
(949) 524-3145
Customers' Favorites
Original Beef Empanada
Cilantro Avocado Sauce
Chicken Florentine
Gourmet Empanadas
Chimichurri Rice
Lemon Tart
Bacon Ranch
Featured items
Half Dozen Mix & Match
your choice of any six of our delicious gourmet empanadas
#SP-Special Dessert
CURRENT SPECIAL: PUMPKIN PIE
Combo #3
Includes your choice of three empanadas, one regular side and a regular fountain drink
REG Deviled Egg Potato Salad
hearty & delicious with chunks of potatoes, deviled eggs, diced celery & red bell pepper
REG Chimichurri Rice
long-grain rice with onions, peas, corn, bell peppers & our house chimichurri sauce
One Dozen Mix & Match
your choice of any 12 of our delicious gourmet empanadas - includes one large dipping sauce
#1-Original Chicken
seasoned chicken breast, garlic, onions, bell peppers, diced potatoes & peas
#1D-Cherry Pie
tart cherry pie filling baked in a sugar-topped crust
REG Tri-Color Pasta Salad
tri-color spiral pasta with bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese in a light vinaigrette dressing
Mexican Coke
#5-Spinach & Cheese
chopped spinach, garlic, onions, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
Large Fanta Orange
#2-Original Beef
seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, diced potatoes, black olives, garlic & onions
#7-Philly Cheesesteak
thin-sliced beef, sautéed bell peppers & onions, provolone & cream cheese
Combo #2
Includes your choice of two empanadas, one regular side and a regular fountain drink
#2D-Cinnamon Apple
Diced apples with a cinnamon glaze & topped with crystallized sugar
REG Seasoned Fries
crisp, thin-cut French fries coated in our delicious signature blend of spices
#3D-Berry Cheesecake
homemade cheesecake & berry compote, topped with powdered sugar (served chilled)
#8-Chicken Florentine
diced chicken breast, spinach, onions, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
#10-Chile Verde Pork
tender chunks of seasoned pork with green chiles, onions, pinto beans, rice & cheddar-jack cheese
Individual Empanadas
#1-Original Chicken
seasoned chicken breast, garlic, onions, bell peppers, diced potatoes & peas
#2-Original Beef
seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, diced potatoes, black olives, garlic & onions
#3-Ham & Cheese
premium diced ham with our signature four cheese blend
#4-Four Cheese
a delicious blend of mozzarella, provolone, ricotta & parmesan cheeses
#5-Spinach & Cheese
chopped spinach, garlic, onions, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
#6-Seasonal Veggie
a fresh blend of sauteed black beans, roasted corn, red onion, tomatoes & cilantro
#7-Philly Cheesesteak
thin-sliced beef, sautéed bell peppers & onions, provolone & cream cheese
#8-Chicken Florentine
diced chicken breast, spinach, onions, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
#9-Chicken Bacon Ranch
diced chicken breast, smoked bacon & cheddar-jack cheese with a creamy ranch sauce
#10-Chile Verde Pork
tender chunks of seasoned pork with green chiles, onions, pinto beans, rice & cheddar-jack cheese
#11-Pepperoni Pizza
sliced pepperoni, hearty pizza sauce & mozzarella cheese
#12-"The Diablo"
spicy BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, onions & cilantro
#S1-Special Empanada
CURRENT SPECIAL: HOLIDAY TURKEY
#1B-Steak, Egg & Cheese
tender seasoned steak tips with scrambled eggs & cheddar-jack cheese
#2B-Bacon, Egg & Cheese
smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes & cheddar-jack cheese
#3B-Chorizo, Egg & Cheese
ground pork chorizo, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sautéed peppers & onions, cheddar-jack cheese
#4B-Potato, Egg & Cheese
seasoned diced potatoes, scrambled eggs & cheddar-jack cheese
#1D-Cherry Pie
tart cherry pie filling baked in a sugar-topped crust
#2D-Cinnamon Apple
Diced apples with a cinnamon glaze & topped with crystallized sugar
#3D-Berry Cheesecake
homemade cheesecake & berry compote, topped with powdered sugar (served chilled)
#4D-Chocolate Crème Brulee
a blend of homemade chocolate custard & delicious crème brulee (served chilled)
#SP-Special Dessert
CURRENT SPECIAL: PUMPKIN PIE
Mix & Match Empanadas
Half Dozen Mix & Match
your choice of any six of our delicious gourmet empanadas
One Dozen Mix & Match
your choice of any 12 of our delicious gourmet empanadas - includes one large dipping sauce
Combo Meals
Combo #1
Includes your choice of one empanada, one regular side and a regular fountain drink
Combo #2
Includes your choice of two empanadas, one regular side and a regular fountain drink
Combo #3
Includes your choice of three empanadas, one regular side and a regular fountain drink
Family Packs
Mini Family Pack
Includes your choice of six empanadas, two regular sides and one large dipping sauce
Original Family Pack
Includes your choice of 12 empanadas, two large sides and two large dipping sauces
Regular Side Dishes (6 oz.)
REG Chimichurri Rice
long-grain rice with onions, peas, corn, bell peppers & our house chimichurri sauce
REG Jalapeño Black Beans
slow-cooked to perfection with onions, garlic, sliced jalapeños & our signature spice blend
REG Deviled Egg Potato Salad
hearty & delicious with chunks of potatoes, deviled eggs, diced celery & red bell pepper
REG Tri-Color Pasta Salad
tri-color spiral pasta with bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese in a light vinaigrette dressing
REG Seasoned Fries
crisp, thin-cut French fries coated in our delicious signature blend of spices
Large Side Dishes (16 oz.)
LG Chimichurri Rice
long-grain white rice with onions, peas, corn, bell peppers & our house chimichurri sauce
LG Jalapeño Black Beans
slow-cooked to perfection with onions, garlic, sliced jalapeños & our signature spice blend
LG Deviled Egg Potato Salad
hearty & delicious with chunks of potatoes, deviled eggs, diced celery & red bell pepper
LG Tri-Color Pasta Salad
tri-color spiral pasta with bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese in a light vinaigrette dressing
LG Seasoned Fries
crisp, thin-cut French fries coated in our delicious signature blend of spices
Regular Dipping Sauces (1.5 oz.)
REG House Chimichurri
parsley & herb vinaigrette with red chili flakes, garlic & oregano
REG Chipotle Ranch
our famous homemade buttermilk ranch dressing blended with real chipotle peppers
REG Cilantro Avocado
a creamy blend of avocados, cilantro & serrano peppers, with just a little kick
REG Roasted Tomato Salsa
roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro & serrano peppers
NO SAUCE
Large Dipping Sauces (4 oz.)
LG House Chimichurri
parsley & herb vinaigrette with red chili flakes, garlic & oregano
LG Chipotle Ranch
our famous homemade buttermilk ranch dressing blended with real chipotle peppers
LG Cilantro Avocado
a creamy blend of avocados, cilantro & serrano peppers, with just a little kick
LG Roasted Tomato Salsa
roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro & serrano peppers
NO SAUCE
Fresh Salads
Side Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce mix with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots & sliced red onion
Caesar Salad
freshly-chopped romaine lettuce with shredded parmesan, seasoned croutons & caesar dressing
Fiesta Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce mix with diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, black beans, corn, cheddar-jack cheese, crispy tortilla strips & chipotle ranch dressing
Spinach Salad
fresh spinach leaves with dried cranberries, homemade candied pecans, feta cheese & raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Homemade Soups
Regular Special Soup
Large Special Soup
Empanadas by the Dozen
Dozen #1-Original Chicken
seasoned chicken breast, garlic, onions, bell peppers, diced potatoes & peas
Dozen #2-Original Beef
seasoned ground beef, hard-boiled egg, diced potatoes, black olives, garlic & onions
Dozen #3-Ham & Cheese
premium diced ham & our four cheese blend
Dozen #4-Four Cheese
a delicious blend of mozzarella, provolone, ricotta & parmesan cheeses
Dozen #5-Spinach & Cheese
chopped spinach, garlic, onions, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
Dozen # 6-Seasonal Veggie
a fresh blend of sauteed black beans, roasted corn, red onion, tomatoes & cilantro
Dozen #7-Philly Cheesesteak
thin-sliced beef, sautéed bell peppers & onions, provolone & cream cheese
Dozen #8-Chicken Florentine
diced chicken breast, spinach, onions, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
Dozen #9-Chicken Bacon Ranch
diced chicken breast, smoked bacon & cheddar-jack cheese with a creamy ranch sauce
Dozen #10-Chile Verde Pork
tender chunks of seasoned pork with green chiles, onions, pinto beans, rice & cheddar-jack cheese
Dozen #11-Pepperoni Pizza
sliced pepperoni, hearty pizza sauce & mozzarella cheese
Dozen #12-"The Diablo"
spicy BBQ pulled pork, cheddar cheese, onions & cilantro
Dozen #1B-Steak, Egg & Cheese
tender seasoned steak tips with scrambled eggs & cheddar-jack cheese
Dozen #2B-Bacon, Egg & Cheese
smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes & cheddar-jack cheese
Dozen #3B-Chorizo, Egg & Cheese
ground pork chorizo, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, sautéed peppers & onions, cheddar-jack cheese
Dozen #4B-Potato, Egg & Cheese
seasoned diced potatoes, scrambled eggs & cheddar-jack cheese
Dozen #2D-Cinnamon Apple
diced apples with a cinnamon glaze & topped with crystallized sugar
Dozen #3D-Berry Cheesecake
homemade cheesecake & berry compote, topped with powdered sugar (served chilled)
Dozen #4D-Chocolate Crème Brulee
a blend of homemade chocolate custard & delicious crème brulee (served chilled)
Pumpkin
CURRENT SPECIAL:
Regular Fountain Drinks
Regular Coke
Regular Diet Coke
Regular Sprite
Regular Dr. Pepper
Regular Fanta Orange
Regular Barq's Root Beer
Regular Unsweetened Tea
Regular Raspberry Tea
Large Fountain Drinks
Large Coke
Large Diet Coke
Large Sprite
Large Dr. Pepper
Large Fanta Orange
Large Barq's Root Beer
Large Unsweetened Tea
Large Raspberry Tea
Other Beverages
Dasani Bottled Water
Regular Coffee
Minute Maid Orange Juice
Minute Maid Apple Juice
Vitamin Water Orange
Vitamin Water Fruit Punch
Vitamin Water Dragonfruit
Vitamin Water Acai Blueberry
Mexican Coke
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Recent Reviews
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...
April 2024
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.
January 2024
Wet empanadas!!?? They all have pretty good taste as I’ve tried ham and cheese beef, chicken and spicy pork buuut unfortunately they’re not cooked too well so they’re all wet empanadas which I’ve never really had :/ I know everyone makes empanadas differently, but this is the first time they were soggy
May 2023
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