The owner laughingly shoes customers away stating that they “blanked” out on the online orders promising refund that never happened - then customer has to battle with credit card company to get refunded maybe
Shane Bailey
The pollo A la brasa is perfect and the yucca is Chrissy and delish. The bakery is amazing! So many options it's hard to choose. The green sauce is a bit different than I'm used to however good. The service is fast and friendly. I used to have to order pollo a la brasa at work in manassas to bring home for dinner. So I'm so happy to have a local place when I don't want to cook it myself.
Scott A.
We wanted to get empanadas for the World Cup final to root on Messi and Argentina but didn't want to go into Berkeley or SF. I did a quick search for a local place to get legit empanadas and saw Sabores del Sur. Wow! They were awesome. I ordered from my phone on Saturday morning by 9:30am and scheduled a pick up for 1pm later that morning. The site sent three updates letting me know the status of my order and everything was ready for me early. Since the World Cup finals match was the next morning I was a little worried if the empanadas would hold up or if they would taste stale. I put them in the oven at 225° for 45 minutes to slowly bring them back to temperature and it worked. They were amazing. We literally ordered one or two of every single empanada offering on the menu and they were all great. The vegetarians in the house preferred the simple cheese empanada to the veggie one with mushrooms but there were no leftovers! My favorite with the steak! We also ordered their Alfajores specialty cookies and they were amazing! Give them a chance if you want delicious freshly made South American food right here in Lafayette! Thank me later!
Mike R.
The best empanadas this side of Argentina and Chile - they are baked not fried so much healthier for you.. my favorite is the chicken, they are twice the size of other empanadas I have had at other locations.... lets support this great empanada maker. my friend and I only will go here. place your order and go pick it up on one of the three days they are open.
darrlyd89
The empanadas here are the very best. Although they had to relocate to Lafayette this restaurant is still one of my favorites. Still very reasonably priced I highly recommend their delicious food.
Laura Cisneros
For 10 years I had been consuming this alfajores cookies. Since I first discovered them in wholeFoods oakland. I promoted them and loved them. Then I made an order and wasn’t able to pick it up at the time I had place 1 pm. I call several times no answer. I wanted to see if they could just leave my order outside and no answer. I got there at 2:05 and everything was closed. Didn’t even get a call or anything from themI send them an email and receive no answer then finally I went back and they told me that I had compete lost my order with no chance or order or refund. I try speaking to the owner and she was really rude. I didn’t even want the whole order I had place I just wanted them cookies. I had order a whole order of large alfajores cookies and two empanadas. She said she wasn’t going to loose money. I just don’t understand why she would not answer her phone. It could all have been resolve with a simple phone call.
Laura C.
For 10 years I had been consuming this alfajores cookies. Since I first discovered them in whole Foods oakland. I promoted them and loved them. Then I made an order and wasn't able to pick it up at the time I had place 1 pm. I call several times no answer. I wanted to see if they could just leave my order outside and no answer. I got there at 2:05 and everything was closed. Didn't even get a call or anything from them I send them an email and receive no answer then finally I went back and they told me that I had compete lost my order with no chance or order or refund. I try speaking to the owner and she was really rude. I didn't even want the whole order I had place I just wanted them cookies. I had order a whole order of large alfajores cookies and two empanadas. She said she wasn't going to loose money. I just don't understand why she would not answer her phone. It could all have been resolve with a simple phone call.
Wendy L.
The most delicious alfajores I've ever eaten! The shortbread is flaky without being crunchy or crispy, and the dulce de leche caramel is indulgently sweet. My friend found this place and brought me a box of their alfajores, and I'll be forever grateful. They operate out of a small shared kitchen so they only have limited hours and you must order ahead (same-day). It sounds more complicated than it is, but it's actually quite easy. Just order in the morning and pick up from their Lafayette Circle location between 11a-2p on Thursdays through Saturdays.
Sharon Guillén-Goldsmith
I just tried Sabores Del Sur today for the first time and the food was delicious. I ordered Chilean Steak Empanada and a Lomito Sandwich. I could taste the high and fresh ingredients in both dishes. I was impressed with how great the food was. I ate my lunch within minutes and didn't have any leftovers.I unfortunately feel like I can't give 5 stars because the alfajores I ordered did not make it. The owner offered to drive them over when I called to ask what happened, but i declined as it was a small item and it's the lunch rush right now. I ordered through GrubHub and wouldn't recommend doing so. My food came late and the driver didn't check that he had all my items. I know mistakes happen and not sure if the missing item is on the restaurant or the 3rd party delivery service, but that did impact my overall experience and wanted to share. I hope to stop by in person sometime to try the alfajores that seem very popular.
I just tried Sabores Del Sur today for the first time and the food was delicious. I ordered Chilean Steak Empanada and a Lomito Sandwich. I could taste the high and fresh ingredients in both dishes. I was impressed with how great the food was. I ate my lunch within minutes and didn't have any leftovers.I unfortunately feel like I can't give 5 stars because the alfajores I ordered did not make it. The owner offered to drive them over when I called to ask what happened, but i declined as it was a small item and it's the lunch rush right now. I ordered through GrubHub and wouldn't recommend doing so. My food came late and the driver didn't check that he had all my items. I know mistakes happen and not sure if the missing item is on the restaurant or the 3rd party delivery service, but that did impact my overall experience and wanted to share. I hope to stop by in person sometime to try the alfajores that seem very popular.
Boba Fett
We ordered through Grubhub and they cancelled after an hour. No explanations, no apologies. Inconsiderate and unacceptable. A good dining experience requires good service. There are far better choices in the area.
Eric Davao
Great food. Love the vegetarian empanadas. It’s a must try for any Bay Area foodie.
Annalise M.
This place is amazing and Giselle is fantastic. Their empanadas are out of this world and they are able to do catering orders for events and parties. We ordered petite chicken empanadas for my sister-in-law's bridal shower and they were a crowd pleaser! My family is Peruvian and they love the authenticity of the recipes.
Amazing food. Chef Guiselle is incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bistec a Lo Pobre
The owner laughingly shoes customers away stating that they “blanked” out on the online orders promising refund that never happened - then customer has to battle with credit card company to get refunded maybe
The pollo A la brasa is perfect and the yucca is Chrissy and delish. The bakery is amazing! So many options it's hard to choose. The green sauce is a bit different than I'm used to however good. The service is fast and friendly. I used to have to order pollo a la brasa at work in manassas to bring home for dinner. So I'm so happy to have a local place when I don't want to cook it myself.
We wanted to get empanadas for the World Cup final to root on Messi and Argentina but didn't want to go into Berkeley or SF. I did a quick search for a local place to get legit empanadas and saw Sabores del Sur. Wow! They were awesome. I ordered from my phone on Saturday morning by 9:30am and scheduled a pick up for 1pm later that morning. The site sent three updates letting me know the status of my order and everything was ready for me early. Since the World Cup finals match was the next morning I was a little worried if the empanadas would hold up or if they would taste stale. I put them in the oven at 225° for 45 minutes to slowly bring them back to temperature and it worked. They were amazing. We literally ordered one or two of every single empanada offering on the menu and they were all great. The vegetarians in the house preferred the simple cheese empanada to the veggie one with mushrooms but there were no leftovers! My favorite with the steak! We also ordered their Alfajores specialty cookies and they were amazing! Give them a chance if you want delicious freshly made South American food right here in Lafayette! Thank me later!
The best empanadas this side of Argentina and Chile - they are baked not fried so much healthier for you.. my favorite is the chicken, they are twice the size of other empanadas I have had at other locations.... lets support this great empanada maker. my friend and I only will go here. place your order and go pick it up on one of the three days they are open.
The empanadas here are the very best. Although they had to relocate to Lafayette this restaurant is still one of my favorites. Still very reasonably priced I highly recommend their delicious food.
For 10 years I had been consuming this alfajores cookies. Since I first discovered them in wholeFoods oakland. I promoted them and loved them. Then I made an order and wasn’t able to pick it up at the time I had place 1 pm. I call several times no answer. I wanted to see if they could just leave my order outside and no answer. I got there at 2:05 and everything was closed. Didn’t even get a call or anything from themI send them an email and receive no answer then finally I went back and they told me that I had compete lost my order with no chance or order or refund. I try speaking to the owner and she was really rude. I didn’t even want the whole order I had place I just wanted them cookies. I had order a whole order of large alfajores cookies and two empanadas. She said she wasn’t going to loose money. I just don’t understand why she would not answer her phone. It could all have been resolve with a simple phone call.
For 10 years I had been consuming this alfajores cookies. Since I first discovered them in whole Foods oakland. I promoted them and loved them. Then I made an order and wasn't able to pick it up at the time I had place 1 pm. I call several times no answer. I wanted to see if they could just leave my order outside and no answer. I got there at 2:05 and everything was closed. Didn't even get a call or anything from them I send them an email and receive no answer then finally I went back and they told me that I had compete lost my order with no chance or order or refund. I try speaking to the owner and she was really rude. I didn't even want the whole order I had place I just wanted them cookies. I had order a whole order of large alfajores cookies and two empanadas. She said she wasn't going to loose money. I just don't understand why she would not answer her phone. It could all have been resolve with a simple phone call.
The most delicious alfajores I've ever eaten! The shortbread is flaky without being crunchy or crispy, and the dulce de leche caramel is indulgently sweet. My friend found this place and brought me a box of their alfajores, and I'll be forever grateful. They operate out of a small shared kitchen so they only have limited hours and you must order ahead (same-day). It sounds more complicated than it is, but it's actually quite easy. Just order in the morning and pick up from their Lafayette Circle location between 11a-2p on Thursdays through Saturdays.
I just tried Sabores Del Sur today for the first time and the food was delicious. I ordered Chilean Steak Empanada and a Lomito Sandwich. I could taste the high and fresh ingredients in both dishes. I was impressed with how great the food was. I ate my lunch within minutes and didn't have any leftovers.I unfortunately feel like I can't give 5 stars because the alfajores I ordered did not make it. The owner offered to drive them over when I called to ask what happened, but i declined as it was a small item and it's the lunch rush right now. I ordered through GrubHub and wouldn't recommend doing so. My food came late and the driver didn't check that he had all my items. I know mistakes happen and not sure if the missing item is on the restaurant or the 3rd party delivery service, but that did impact my overall experience and wanted to share. I hope to stop by in person sometime to try the alfajores that seem very popular.
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They are gone. Moved out months ago
I just tried Sabores Del Sur today for the first time and the food was delicious. I ordered Chilean Steak Empanada and a Lomito Sandwich. I could taste the high and fresh ingredients in both dishes. I was impressed with how great the food was. I ate my lunch within minutes and didn't have any leftovers.I unfortunately feel like I can't give 5 stars because the alfajores I ordered did not make it. The owner offered to drive them over when I called to ask what happened, but i declined as it was a small item and it's the lunch rush right now. I ordered through GrubHub and wouldn't recommend doing so. My food came late and the driver didn't check that he had all my items. I know mistakes happen and not sure if the missing item is on the restaurant or the 3rd party delivery service, but that did impact my overall experience and wanted to share. I hope to stop by in person sometime to try the alfajores that seem very popular.
We ordered through Grubhub and they cancelled after an hour. No explanations, no apologies. Inconsiderate and unacceptable. A good dining experience requires good service. There are far better choices in the area.
Great food. Love the vegetarian empanadas. It’s a must try for any Bay Area foodie.
This place is amazing and Giselle is fantastic. Their empanadas are out of this world and they are able to do catering orders for events and parties. We ordered petite chicken empanadas for my sister-in-law's bridal shower and they were a crowd pleaser! My family is Peruvian and they love the authenticity of the recipes.