The Empanada Factory

2513 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles
(310) 836-5944

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Alyssa J

Grab and go
But there are some benches outside and two chairs
Empanadas were yummy! Love the vegan aspect!!! Dairy free cheese!
Delish chimichurri

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

JO

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jon Montgomery

Tried three empanadas here: the beef, corn, and apple. The beef had good depth of flavor but felt a bit too heavy on the meat-to-crust ratio; the corn was light, sweet, and enjoyable; the apple was nicely baked and made a solid dessert choice. Service was friendly and the ordering system was efficient, but the staff seemed a little rushed when it got busier. The atmosphere is casual with a couple of benches outside, though it’s more takeout-focused than sit-down dining. There’s street parking which worked ok, but during peak times finding a spot was a bit of a hassle. For families with kids, the menu has variety, but indoor seating is very limited, so if you’re bringing little ones expect mostly outdoor or standing space. Waiting time was short for pickup, though the kitchen seemed to slow down when orders stacked up. A decent place for empanadas with nice flavors, just slightly uneven in execution.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: 3 Empanadas

Piotrek

I went out of my way to try this place since empanadas are a guilty pleasure of mine. There is a self order digital kiosk. Card only. As soon I see the menu prices and the lack of any product on display, I get a little concerned. But I’ve come too far and I’m too hungry to leave empty handed by that point. I make a small order. The man at the window call out my name. When he hands me the small, light box supposedly containing two empanadas, I instantly know I’ve been had. Yes, I really paid 5.25 pre-tax for a mini empanada with barely any filling in it. The food was barely warm and just average tasting. An underwhelming experience to say the least.

Carlos Diaz

No good
The best empanadas ( colombin empanadas) period.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

B M

Poor customer service. Bad attitudes. No parking for customers just employees.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Dmitri

Definitely going to have to stop by here again to try different options. I have the breakfast empanadas and it was delicious! Cannot recall what it was served with but the dip was phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Empanadas

Tish Griggs

Great empanada flavors, and the lady at the window taking orders is so nice. The restaurant is strictly to go, but there is a bench under a nice tree that you can sit on while waiting for your order. Oh, the onion rings and garlic fries are definitely something to try!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

YMA !

Take out only Baked Empanadas.
It’s a bit smaller than “Empanada Place” (Fried empanadas) but cheaper. Not many choices in the late afternoon. (if you don’t mind waiting, they can cook frozen one).

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

T !

Take out only Baked Empanadas.
It’s a bit smaller than “Empanada Place” (Fried empanadas) but cheaper. Not many choices in the late afternoon. (if you don’t mind waiting, they can cook frozen one).

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Juan Navichoque

Good service

Nina Leal

Great empanadas! Fast and tasty - onion rings and garlic fries are great as well

Sascha M.

Delicious empanadas and very efficient system! Love this place :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

steve farah

Fresh.
And yummy, always returning back the food fresh always best ever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 3 Empanadas, Garlic Fries, Beef Empanada, Empanadas

Allie Rehm

Quick service. Picture perfect empanadas. Pastry is crispy and salty and the fillings are flavorful. Impressive they’ve been around since 2003.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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