It was valentine's day, so it might not be a completely accurate assessment of the restaurant, but the food was pretty disappointing. The chicken in the milanesa was flavorful but very tough and overcooked. The side was just a salad, no other carb included, which for the price, was outrageous, and also not mentioned in the menu nor by the server. The empanadas are tasty, but not authentic, and small. I've eaten Argentinian empanadas in Argentina, and these would not be considered good in their country of origin. Service was slow, and the servers seemed overwhelmed. They were kind, however, and I might give this restaurant another shot on a calmer day. It is not a romantic restaurant. It is loud and brightly lit. I feel the owners are trying for an elevated dining experience (amazing wine fridge and glasses, and the prices), but the location and setup are not supporting that. Would not be my choice for a date night.
Rebecca
Everything was exceptional because of the hard work of the hostess,server, bartender she did it all!
Sammy
It was a super cute place with seatings on the upper floor. We had a group of 7 and they accommodated us without any issue on a large table. The food and wine were amazing and the presentation of the food was on point. I would definitely go back again!
Sue
This was my third visit to this restaurant, and the first in the evening. We were celebrating a birthday so we opted for the $59.95 three course dinner with wine, for each of us and it did not disappoint. This restaurant is severely under-appreciated, so you should go try it out!
Michelle
The food was good, the wine was okay. We got two different flights and we liked 2 The empanada dough was delicious, we tried 3 different kinds, meat with olives, corn and spinach.
Alison
What a lovely place! Took my mom for dinner and we both were just delighted! Flight of amazing wines. Variety of empanadas. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. A gem!
Deborah
Cocktails- mimosa flight was made with juice concentrate which didn't taste fresh. The empanadas were good, as was the chimichurri cheese dip. Butternut squash soup was delicious. Overall good but next time will stick to wine.
Trish
Delicious empanadas and specialty cocktails. We shared an amazing salad too. Kim, our waitress, was exceptional. Fun vibes and excellent everything.
Keene
Empanadas, salad and a very nice cocktail . Our server was Kim and she was terrific. Try this place out for a very nice change of pace. We will be going back to try their brunch.
Bert
I've traveled to Buenos Aires many times and I must say these empanadas are spot on! Every one that I have tried has been delicious. One in our group had the salad and said it was very good. Makes me want to go back to Argentina!
Such a wonderful experience, the service is exceptional with great recommendations to meet our various pallets likes and dislikes. We tried various different empanadas, and the empanada of the day was the biggest hit. Everyone loved the pork and apple empanada in addition to the chorizo empanada and the sweet corn empanada. Highly recommend.
Tessa Varnell
Tried Abuela Chona for the first time and omg these breakfast empanadas are insane. I got the egg, ham, and cheese one and it was so fresh and packed with flavor — the crust was buttery and flaky, not greasy at all. My friend got the espinaca with egg topping and I stole a bite (ok maybe two) and it was just as good. You can tell everything’s made with care, totally worth the drive to Hillsboro. Definitely my new go-to for Argentine food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bob
This was our first time here and we loved it! We had four empanadas, a salad and wine. Starting with the salad, it was so fresh and the dressing light and flavorful. The empanadas were delicious, and the flavors a little new to me, but savory. My wife also loved the food and pointed out, correctly, that the wine complemented the food well. It was quiet and peaceful inside. We tend to eat early dinner. Our server was friendly, helpful and also did not hurry us at all. We will definitely be going back.
Oliver
LaChona is a classic Empanadas bar directly out of Buenas Aires. The wines are form their own vineyard in Mendoza are represent the quality one would expect from the region.
Maneka
I came here to celebrate my birthday and was pleased with the array of empanadas. From the outside, it may be easy to overlook. But, I encourage everyone to go and eat the empanadas. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the choripan. The empanadas are top notch so stick to those.
It was valentine's day, so it might not be a completely accurate assessment of the restaurant, but the food was pretty disappointing. The chicken in the milanesa was flavorful but very tough and overcooked. The side was just a salad, no other carb included, which for the price, was outrageous, and also not mentioned in the menu nor by the server. The empanadas are tasty, but not authentic, and small. I've eaten Argentinian empanadas in Argentina, and these would not be considered good in their country of origin. Service was slow, and the servers seemed overwhelmed. They were kind, however, and I might give this restaurant another shot on a calmer day. It is not a romantic restaurant. It is loud and brightly lit. I feel the owners are trying for an elevated dining experience (amazing wine fridge and glasses, and the prices), but the location and setup are not supporting that. Would not be my choice for a date night.
Everything was exceptional because of the hard work of the hostess,server, bartender she did it all!
It was a super cute place with seatings on the upper floor. We had a group of 7 and they accommodated us without any issue on a large table. The food and wine were amazing and the presentation of the food was on point. I would definitely go back again!
This was my third visit to this restaurant, and the first in the evening. We were celebrating a birthday so we opted for the $59.95 three course dinner with wine, for each of us and it did not disappoint. This restaurant is severely under-appreciated, so you should go try it out!
The food was good, the wine was okay. We got two different flights and we liked 2 The empanada dough was delicious, we tried 3 different kinds, meat with olives, corn and spinach.
What a lovely place! Took my mom for dinner and we both were just delighted! Flight of amazing wines. Variety of empanadas. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. A gem!
Cocktails- mimosa flight was made with juice concentrate which didn't taste fresh. The empanadas were good, as was the chimichurri cheese dip. Butternut squash soup was delicious. Overall good but next time will stick to wine.
Delicious empanadas and specialty cocktails. We shared an amazing salad too. Kim, our waitress, was exceptional. Fun vibes and excellent everything.
Empanadas, salad and a very nice cocktail . Our server was Kim and she was terrific. Try this place out for a very nice change of pace. We will be going back to try their brunch.
I've traveled to Buenos Aires many times and I must say these empanadas are spot on! Every one that I have tried has been delicious. One in our group had the salad and said it was very good. Makes me want to go back to Argentina!
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Such a wonderful experience, the service is exceptional with great recommendations to meet our various pallets likes and dislikes. We tried various different empanadas, and the empanada of the day was the biggest hit. Everyone loved the pork and apple empanada in addition to the chorizo empanada and the sweet corn empanada. Highly recommend.
Tried Abuela Chona for the first time and omg these breakfast empanadas are insane. I got the egg, ham, and cheese one and it was so fresh and packed with flavor — the crust was buttery and flaky, not greasy at all. My friend got the espinaca with egg topping and I stole a bite (ok maybe two) and it was just as good. You can tell everything’s made with care, totally worth the drive to Hillsboro. Definitely my new go-to for Argentine food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This was our first time here and we loved it! We had four empanadas, a salad and wine. Starting with the salad, it was so fresh and the dressing light and flavorful. The empanadas were delicious, and the flavors a little new to me, but savory. My wife also loved the food and pointed out, correctly, that the wine complemented the food well. It was quiet and peaceful inside. We tend to eat early dinner. Our server was friendly, helpful and also did not hurry us at all. We will definitely be going back.
LaChona is a classic Empanadas bar directly out of Buenas Aires. The wines are form their own vineyard in Mendoza are represent the quality one would expect from the region.
I came here to celebrate my birthday and was pleased with the array of empanadas. From the outside, it may be easy to overlook. But, I encourage everyone to go and eat the empanadas. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the choripan. The empanadas are top notch so stick to those.
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