It doesn't get any better than this. Amazing selection of Empanadas to choose from, along with other packaged foods and drinks ready to eat.
D Y.
Empanadas were good, had a lot of filling to choose from. Will come back to try more when I'm in the area
Joe W.
Been here a few times after visiting the mission and hanging out at Dolores Park because empanadas always sound good. However I'm sad to report I'm just consistently disappointed by the quality of empanadas. I can't justify continuing to pay $6 for empanadas that are average. It's a no frills ambiance, you're coming to grab a quick bite or taking it to go. The service was a little slow but that's because there was only one person working and they have to reheat the empanadas when you come. On this occasion we tried the chorizo empanadas. On their own they are decent, good portion of meat inside that was cooked well. The dough is moderately thick but not too much. Get some flaky bites that make it fun but the taste is underwhelming. I recommend trying to polish it with the chipotle sauce because the chimichurri sauce doesn't really add too much to the flavor. I don't recommend going out of your way to try these. I'll be searching for better ones moving forward.
Amanda G.
What a cute lil spot! These empanadas are delish, and creative - I loved the imprint of "Venga" on each of them. I got the Sweet Corn, snd the Argentine Beef empanadas. The chimichurri style dip was great with the sweet corn, while the Chipotle dip was great with the beef. The guy running the shop was very nice, and suggested the pairing for the dips to each empanada. Stop by here for a quick bite, or pick up an assortment of these delightful empanadas.
Ian McGregor
Great selection of empanadas. Have tried 6 different flavors so far and they were all delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My D.
Soooo good. I came back the day after. I tried the Argentine beef, Mediterranean, but I my favorite is the Saltena beef. Make sure to get both dipping sauces, the mildly spicy orange sauce and the chimichurri sauce.
Jinny P.
Stellar food and service. Seriously cannot go wrong with any of the fillings! Always come out piping hot-delectable and urbane. Go-to snack spot for myself and friends.
Lori S.
Best empanadas in the city! Great veggie options. And don't forget about the sweet ones.
Roxana C.
Best sweet and salty empanadas!!Seriously, delicious Customer service is also amazing!
Kenia I.
Empanada lovers...this is the spot!!! We always take the drive to Venga Empanadas, because they have one of the best empanadas we have had.If you're in the area, make it a stop.
Venga Empanadas has officially won me over with their incredible variety of empanadas, and one in particular stole my heart--the Five Pepper empanada. This little corner of empanada heaven has become my new go-to spot for delicious food. If I'm being honest, the first time I ever went I ordered a spinach and five pepper with a friend. I loved it so much that I ended up going back later that day with my boyfriend and he too added it to his repeat list.
Lalalayn
NOPE! I have been a fan for a few years until today. We are vegetarian and they have many delicious options, which is why we have loved them. I was in today taking my usual faves home but, rather than listening to me, somehow the guy gave me an empanada filled with PORK. He seemed very out of it and I initially thought he was just super stoned. He even told me he was confused by my order which was ridiculous. I may still go there but not if that guy is working and I will always watch what they are doing. I don't know his name but he wears glasses. Unacceptable.
Lety C.
I wanted an empanada so bad and found this place on Valencia. Unfortunately there was something missing on the seasoning to remind me of Buenos Aires. I tried the spinach one (creamy but a bit tasteless), Argentinean beef, chorizo and spicy beef nothing really hit the mark. Service was fast and it's a very chill vibe.
Sofia Sangmi Choi
The best empanadas I’ve had yet! Tried 4 different ones and they were all amazing. The spicy beef, spicy chicken and peppers with manchego were all incredible.
Jonathan L.
I recently visited this empanadas restaurant and I have to say, I was impressed with the quality of the food and the overall experience.Firstly, the empanadas themselves were delicious, with a wide variety of fillings to choose from. The dough was perfectly crispy and flaky, and the fillings were flavorful and well-seasoned. I especially enjoyed the beef and cheese empanadas, which were both perfectly cooked and had just the right amount of filling.The atmosphere of the restaurant was also quite pleasant, with comfortable seating and friendly staff. Be aware though, the empanadas are warmed to order, so it will take some time if you have a big order.However, there were a few minor issues that detracted from the overall experience. For one, the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. While the empanadas were delicious, I felt that I could have eaten a few more to feel completely satisfied. Additionally, if you're taking varied orders for a big party, it was difficult (for us) to track which empanadas filling is which, with only some markings at the edge of the crust to go by for indication.Overall, I would highly recommend this empanadas restaurant to anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable meal. The quality of the food and the friendly service make it a great option for a light meal while in this part of San Francisco.
It doesn't get any better than this. Amazing selection of Empanadas to choose from, along with other packaged foods and drinks ready to eat.
Empanadas were good, had a lot of filling to choose from. Will come back to try more when I'm in the area
Been here a few times after visiting the mission and hanging out at Dolores Park because empanadas always sound good. However I'm sad to report I'm just consistently disappointed by the quality of empanadas. I can't justify continuing to pay $6 for empanadas that are average. It's a no frills ambiance, you're coming to grab a quick bite or taking it to go. The service was a little slow but that's because there was only one person working and they have to reheat the empanadas when you come. On this occasion we tried the chorizo empanadas. On their own they are decent, good portion of meat inside that was cooked well. The dough is moderately thick but not too much. Get some flaky bites that make it fun but the taste is underwhelming. I recommend trying to polish it with the chipotle sauce because the chimichurri sauce doesn't really add too much to the flavor. I don't recommend going out of your way to try these. I'll be searching for better ones moving forward.
What a cute lil spot! These empanadas are delish, and creative - I loved the imprint of "Venga" on each of them. I got the Sweet Corn, snd the Argentine Beef empanadas. The chimichurri style dip was great with the sweet corn, while the Chipotle dip was great with the beef. The guy running the shop was very nice, and suggested the pairing for the dips to each empanada. Stop by here for a quick bite, or pick up an assortment of these delightful empanadas.
Great selection of empanadas. Have tried 6 different flavors so far and they were all delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soooo good. I came back the day after. I tried the Argentine beef, Mediterranean, but I my favorite is the Saltena beef. Make sure to get both dipping sauces, the mildly spicy orange sauce and the chimichurri sauce.
Stellar food and service. Seriously cannot go wrong with any of the fillings! Always come out piping hot-delectable and urbane. Go-to snack spot for myself and friends.
Best empanadas in the city! Great veggie options. And don't forget about the sweet ones.
Best sweet and salty empanadas!!Seriously, delicious Customer service is also amazing!
Empanada lovers...this is the spot!!! We always take the drive to Venga Empanadas, because they have one of the best empanadas we have had.If you're in the area, make it a stop.
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Venga Empanadas has officially won me over with their incredible variety of empanadas, and one in particular stole my heart--the Five Pepper empanada. This little corner of empanada heaven has become my new go-to spot for delicious food. If I'm being honest, the first time I ever went I ordered a spinach and five pepper with a friend. I loved it so much that I ended up going back later that day with my boyfriend and he too added it to his repeat list.
NOPE! I have been a fan for a few years until today. We are vegetarian and they have many delicious options, which is why we have loved them. I was in today taking my usual faves home but, rather than listening to me, somehow the guy gave me an empanada filled with PORK. He seemed very out of it and I initially thought he was just super stoned. He even told me he was confused by my order which was ridiculous. I may still go there but not if that guy is working and I will always watch what they are doing. I don't know his name but he wears glasses. Unacceptable.
I wanted an empanada so bad and found this place on Valencia. Unfortunately there was something missing on the seasoning to remind me of Buenos Aires. I tried the spinach one (creamy but a bit tasteless), Argentinean beef, chorizo and spicy beef nothing really hit the mark. Service was fast and it's a very chill vibe.
The best empanadas I’ve had yet! Tried 4 different ones and they were all amazing. The spicy beef, spicy chicken and peppers with manchego were all incredible.
I recently visited this empanadas restaurant and I have to say, I was impressed with the quality of the food and the overall experience.Firstly, the empanadas themselves were delicious, with a wide variety of fillings to choose from. The dough was perfectly crispy and flaky, and the fillings were flavorful and well-seasoned. I especially enjoyed the beef and cheese empanadas, which were both perfectly cooked and had just the right amount of filling.The atmosphere of the restaurant was also quite pleasant, with comfortable seating and friendly staff. Be aware though, the empanadas are warmed to order, so it will take some time if you have a big order.However, there were a few minor issues that detracted from the overall experience. For one, the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. While the empanadas were delicious, I felt that I could have eaten a few more to feel completely satisfied. Additionally, if you're taking varied orders for a big party, it was difficult (for us) to track which empanadas filling is which, with only some markings at the edge of the crust to go by for indication.Overall, I would highly recommend this empanadas restaurant to anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable meal. The quality of the food and the friendly service make it a great option for a light meal while in this part of San Francisco.