Empanadas Restaurants near Monrovia, CA

“Empanadas for breakfast, lunch & dinner are delicious!“

“We just had our first Filet Mignon sandwich at Tito's, recommended by a neighbor on the Neighborhood app and it was great! We asked for the pepper sauce on the side but I am going to just requested to be in the sandwich next time because it made the steak sandwich really tasty! We also got a beef empanada but had to take that home for later because we were too full. Fries were good, too!!! Highly recommend!“

“In town for business and DoorDash ordered the Skewers Mixed Grill platter. The portion was huge and everything in the platter were super delicious! I'm definitely ordering again from this Aladdin restaurant.

-Jasmine F.“

“Came here for lunch with a friend. Great service. Enjoyed the handmade tortillas (corn), tamales, and barbacoa. Very very yum. FYI there is a 4% service charge (nbd, imo). Try the Pozol de Cacoa (it's somewhere in between horchata and champurado).“

“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 💯💯“

“You will never get a sub quite as lovely as these. I don’t know why they’re so good, maybe fresh bread and fresh ingredients IDK but Turkey extra chili is my fave!! Mom loves Milanesa and the fried sides are YUMM too! I learned how to make my voice heard at the old little market. The big construction men at lunch time would be shouting out their orders. I was 11 years old and had to shout my order too!! Been a patron since 1982!!“

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Josephine’s Special Empanadas are delicious with a thin filling and meaty. Unlike other empanadas that are more veggies than meat inside.“

“First time here; been meaning to try this spot for a long time. Everything tasted great- we had sancocho de gallina, beef empanadas, frijoles & arroz con pollo. The aji was on the spicier side, so if you’re used to a more vinegary/lemony salsa, don’t pour it all over your food before trying it (like I did) 🤣
Will definitely come back for more.“