Absolutely delicious beef empanada. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Ellis
Absolutely excellent Empanada served by an owner that enjoys what he does. Tiny shop, design is a bit more lunch oriented, but my wife and I dropped in for dinner and had a great experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ibrahim Kilinc
I tried all empanadas thanks to the owner! He gave few extra on the house :) He was really kind and empanadas were blast! My favourite one is the one with goat cheese and mushroom. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney McFadden
It was delicious and easy to order. We loved the mushroom and goat cheese and ratatouille! The sauce is so good and you can always ask for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shamil Hajee
Came looking for a good meal on a rainy day… Sam was there and gave some recommendations. 10 out of 10 would go there again, truly authentic and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tunui Tahitian Fire 987
Quality of the empanadas isn't the same since the new owner took over about a month ago. the old employees who worked here before were way more chill and welcoming. There is only one guy who runs this place now and he's always on his laptop or on the phone with someone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gabriel Jalles
Parking is tricky, but the lamb empanada was worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gia Gonzalez
Visited today with my family. We were in town for my sister's wedding and decided to try it. The woman working today was so lovely! The beef empanadas were delicious. Everyone left incredibly happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zed Star
DELICIOUS DINNER ! We tried the empanadas here a few weeks ago just before moving house to La Jolla...and they were great. On Sunday we drove over here for a tasty dinner and to pick up a dozen for home. Oliver the cashier looked after us nicely when we walked inside around 6pm. My wife ordered 1 x Sweet Corn & Boil and 1 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese while I wanted 1 x Beef and 1 x Ratatouille aka Veggie. For dessert my wife chose a Chocolate Alfajore and I went for an Apple Pie ( empanada ). We asked Olive for iced waters which he promptly fetched fore us. IT'S ALL GOOD ! We totally enjoyed our laid back dinner..nice and quiet inside. TAKE OUT ! I picked out a dozen + one from the warmer ( our preference to frozen ones which are only cooked on the inside ) to take home...2 x Beef, 2 x Chicken, 2 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 2 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese, 1 x Caprese, 1 x Veggie and 1 x Apple Pie. Oliver also gave us a few sauces for our empanadas. HARD TO BEAT !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visualsbytobi
Incredible Empanadas and a very good service! I took the Ham & Cheese and the Choripan Empanda. Both 12/10
Oliver was the most amazing worker! He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy the food! It was amazing by the way! Such a great spot to fill up at:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seymour Titt
SENSATIONAL LUNCH ! My wife and I were down in La Jolla this morning taking care of business. LUNCH ! We penciled in this empanada place for lunch while in the area. Of course around Pearl Street it is always going to be difficult to find a street parking spot but in the end we did. We stepped inside around 12.45pm...lovely bright friendly interior colors. In fact it shared the space with the burger joint on the corner. A smiling cashier named Caroline ( the manager ) welcomed us. After checking out the menu we ordered 4 Empanadas...1 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 1 x Beef, 1 x Caprese, 1 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Alfajores ( Maizena & Chocolate ) and a Fiji bottled water. INCREDIBLE SERVICE ! Caroline presented our lunch order neatly on nice paper plates. WHOO HOO ! And we totally enjoyed our fresh baked scrumptious Empanadas with some Chimichurri Sauce...and the delectable Alfajores were a treat. NICE SELECTION ! We are huge empanada fans and the menu was worth exploring further so we bought a dozen to go ( 2 x Beef, 2 x Chicken, 2 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Caprese, 2 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 2 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese ) plus another Chocolate Alfajore for my wife & 2 x Apple Pie ( empanadas ) for me. The quality is high, the prices are good and the service is exceptional. HARD TO BEAT !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R R
yummy hidden gem 💓 the woman working the register today was super kind and awesome !! def try the spicy sauce!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Ramos
You there 🫵. I see you in line at Taco Stand. Just come on over. It's super good and you'll be eating your food in 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arnav Kumarakalva
The empanadas were hot and tasty, and the dip was flavorful.
Absolutely delicious beef empanada. Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely excellent Empanada served by an owner that enjoys what he does. Tiny shop, design is a bit more lunch oriented, but my wife and I dropped in for dinner and had a great experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I tried all empanadas thanks to the owner! He gave few extra on the house :) He was really kind and empanadas were blast! My favourite one is the one with goat cheese and mushroom. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was delicious and easy to order. We loved the mushroom and goat cheese and ratatouille! The sauce is so good and you can always ask for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came looking for a good meal on a rainy day… Sam was there and gave some recommendations. 10 out of 10 would go there again, truly authentic and a nice relaxing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quality of the empanadas isn't the same since the new owner took over about a month ago. the old employees who worked here before were way more chill and welcoming. There is only one guy who runs this place now and he's always on his laptop or on the phone with someone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Parking is tricky, but the lamb empanada was worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited today with my family. We were in town for my sister's wedding and decided to try it. The woman working today was so lovely! The beef empanadas were delicious. Everyone left incredibly happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DELICIOUS DINNER ! We tried the empanadas here a few weeks ago just before moving house to La Jolla...and they were great. On Sunday we drove over here for a tasty dinner and to pick up a dozen for home. Oliver the cashier looked after us nicely when we walked inside around 6pm. My wife ordered 1 x Sweet Corn & Boil and 1 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese while I wanted 1 x Beef and 1 x Ratatouille aka Veggie. For dessert my wife chose a Chocolate Alfajore and I went for an Apple Pie ( empanada ). We asked Olive for iced waters which he promptly fetched fore us. IT'S ALL GOOD ! We totally enjoyed our laid back dinner..nice and quiet inside. TAKE OUT ! I picked out a dozen + one from the warmer ( our preference to frozen ones which are only cooked on the inside ) to take home...2 x Beef, 2 x Chicken, 2 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 2 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese, 1 x Caprese, 1 x Veggie and 1 x Apple Pie. Oliver also gave us a few sauces for our empanadas. HARD TO BEAT !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible Empanadas and a very good service! I took the Ham & Cheese and the Choripan Empanda. Both 12/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Oliver was the most amazing worker! He made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy the food! It was amazing by the way! Such a great spot to fill up at:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SENSATIONAL LUNCH ! My wife and I were down in La Jolla this morning taking care of business. LUNCH ! We penciled in this empanada place for lunch while in the area. Of course around Pearl Street it is always going to be difficult to find a street parking spot but in the end we did. We stepped inside around 12.45pm...lovely bright friendly interior colors. In fact it shared the space with the burger joint on the corner. A smiling cashier named Caroline ( the manager ) welcomed us. After checking out the menu we ordered 4 Empanadas...1 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 1 x Beef, 1 x Caprese, 1 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Alfajores ( Maizena & Chocolate ) and a Fiji bottled water. INCREDIBLE SERVICE ! Caroline presented our lunch order neatly on nice paper plates. WHOO HOO ! And we totally enjoyed our fresh baked scrumptious Empanadas with some Chimichurri Sauce...and the delectable Alfajores were a treat. NICE SELECTION ! We are huge empanada fans and the menu was worth exploring further so we bought a dozen to go ( 2 x Beef, 2 x Chicken, 2 x Ham & Cheese, 2 x Caprese, 2 x Sweet Corn & Basil, 2 x Mushroom & Goat Cheese ) plus another Chocolate Alfajore for my wife & 2 x Apple Pie ( empanadas ) for me. The quality is high, the prices are good and the service is exceptional. HARD TO BEAT !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
yummy hidden gem 💓 the woman working the register today was super kind and awesome !! def try the spicy sauce!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You there 🫵. I see you in line at Taco Stand. Just come on over. It's super good and you'll be eating your food in 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The empanadas were hot and tasty, and the dip was flavorful.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Pie Empanada
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