Empanadas Restaurants near Los Angeles, CA

“Chicken empanadas and chimichiri sauce the best“

“Was asked a week ago, Have you ever tried a Guava & Cream Cheese empanada?

What was I doing with my life before this? Mouth watering dessert empanadas to compliment their broad selection of savory empanadas. Hand sized, easy to eat on the go or to dine in. The manager made me one of their signature empanadas fresh, and was completely worth the 20 minute wait, though they have a continuous selection made ready to take throughout the day. Suggest calling ahead to check for later afternoon hours of operation.
Very Nom, will nom again.“

“I really appreciate the wide variety of options they offer. Personally, I find the sweet flavors better than the savory ones. I tried the jalapeno beef and chicken, which were a bit too salty for my taste and the filling felt slightly dry. On the other hand, the guava cheese was excellent and truly impressive.“

“I picked up a few empanadas here — the classic beef, a chicken avocado, and the apple for dessert. The beef had a decent flavor, though the filling was a bit uneven at times, and the chicken avocado was pleasant but didn’t stand out. The apple empanada was sweet and cinnamon-y, but a little dry on the edges. The crust is flaky and crisp, which is nice, but some fillings felt a bit sparse compared with the price.

Ordering is fast since it’s mainly takeout from a window, but that means there’s no real indoor dining vibe. There is a bench nearby and some space to stand, but no proper outdoor seating.

Service was friendly enough, though it didn’t feel especially personal. Parking is metered on the street and can fill up during busier times. Kids could enjoy the smaller portions, but with the lack of seating it’s better for quick bites than sit-down meals. Waiting time was short, but flavor consistency and a few crowded moments kept this from being excellent.“

“Biggest thing to know is that is cash only. The place is very compact, but homey.
Good food, and well seasoned. Only issue was how expensive it was. Parking is a little tough, but worth it for a little piece of Central America here in LA. Posting the latest menu updates circa 09/2024“

“One of the best coffee place with good taste and fresh pastries and good attitude ✅“

“get the combo #2 you will thank me.“

“Thank you Sports bar, I had a wonderful evening at the sport bar dancing and drinking water. The women are amazing and truly take care of everyone there. They even dance with you. May God bless each one of you. Thank you for dancing with me. I needed it more then you could ever know. 🩷“

“We have only tried the empanadas with chili sauce so far but the food so far was amazing! Very authentic, very flavorful, we’ll def be back to try other menu items.

The owners are from the same small town in the Dominican Republic as my husband - what a coincidence. Super friendly!

Just beware it’s a ghost kitchen and not a restaurant, hence, no seating.“

“Wow! These empanadas are pretty good! Almost five bucks a piece, but hey, inflation! What can we do? I do love how they make it stupid-proof for me, because I can't remember what I ordered, so they actually use branding irons to sear the name of what you ordered onto each. GENIUS! Every bite was really juicy too! Plus, despite inflation, most other places will usually have a lot of air inside, but these guys really pack in the contents! Definitely can't complain! Definitely coming back for more!“

“I first discovered Erva Yerba Mate at music festivals and food truck events around Los Angeles, and I was immediately hooked. Their yerba mate drinks are incredibly refreshing—fruity, ice-cold, and genuinely satisfying. What really stood out to me was how I felt afterward: a clean, feel-good energy from the caffeine with no jitters or crash. It’s honestly better tasting and more balanced than coffee - which I'm not a regular drinker of.

I was so impressed that I started going directly to the store to fill my growler and ended up buying bottled yerba mate for myself and friends. Every time I go in, the staff is warm, friendly, and happy to chat. I usually ask whoever’s working to make me their favorite blend, and it’s always fantastic. Consistently cold, crisp, and refreshing. That's why I've enjoyed trying so many flavors!

A friend of mine said he ended up buying a growler from them at the Atwater farmers market on Sundays. He's also hooked!

Parking is easy, which is rare in LA, and I love that it’s right around the corner from the ReStore—perfect excuse to hunt for good deals after grabbing a drink. The owners, Tiffany and Juan, are genuinely kind, welcoming people, and it shows in how the place is run.

I've brought bottles to parties and events for people who don't want an adult beverage and people were SO APPRECIATIVE!

I really hope they expand their food options soon—I love the empanadas and the sauces and would happily eat more there. This place is a gem and a regular stop for me now.

Highly recommend if you want a better alternative to coffee and a great local small business to support.“

“Very friendly with excellent service 💯💯“

“Picked up a box of 6 empanadas to bring home, and another time i stopped by on impluse while driving by with my wife and we sat down on their outdoor tables by the sidewalk and had some coffee and 2 breakfast empanadas each.

I personally loved their pepperoni pizza empanada, theres alot of different kinds of flavors to try beyond the standard beef/chicken/pork fillings a traditional bakery would have.

Its a good place to know about. Their empanadas might be the perfect snack your craving that day, or you need to quickly get something like Porto's, but without the huge crowd and line.“

“Not a big place but the food is authentic, delicious and priced to please. The staff is always amazing with a servitude attitude aiming to please their customers.

I will never stop coming here for my Colombian food fix!!! Love this place ❤️😍🥰🙏“

“Owner employs his son who violently abused his girlfriend on the job here.. stay safe and do not support.“

“Excelente!!! Hermoso momento compartido con amigos.....definitivamente recomendable.“

“Every time I am down on business I stop in for empanadas and alfajores! So friendly and so fresh �“

“Delicious food, fair prices.“