This is the second time I've had empanadas at 9 Julio, both were delivery. I had chicken rojo and Jamaican beef empanadas with chimichurri sauce. This is not ordinary sauce. It's vinegar and herbs and olive oil and other magic seasonings. I eat the empanada with a scoop of sauce on each bite. Believe me, this is the money bite. I admit to licking my fingers (Hey! it's my house!). This time we ordered peach cobbler empanadas. Just as you can imagine. The crust of all bites was crispy but substantial. It did not shatter all over the plate but was pleasantly crisp to set off the summer peach taste. Order or go!! You will not be disappointed. read more

Good value for the empanada combo. Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca (4/5): very refreshing and not too sweet but I did not taste any mint. Plantain chips with guac (5/5): were portioned generously. Empanadas (4/5): stuffed with good amount of protein but lacked flavor and were a bit dry. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Empanadas & Chips Combo - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

Only discovered this place recently as I was searching for some Empanadas. I tried the steak, Jamaican beef and chicken and all were excellent. The Jamaican beef was my favorite of the 3 although I did enjoy all 3. They have some scotch bonnet in the Jamaican beef which gives it a nice bit of kick although I would say it's not too hot, just a little bit of kick. They have several other flavors so I will definitely come back to try some of the others. Chimichurri was very good as well. Location is on Claremont right by Telegraph so it's very close to the whole foods near 51st and Telegraph. read more

While searching for parking I stumbled upon this gem I ordered on line (super easy) I got one chicken salsa verde empanada $4.35, super GOOOD Very flavorful and fresh, every bite was amazing One chicken rojo empanada $4.35 also very good Side of avocado jalapeno dip$2.50 Side of salsa verde $2.50 (loved the Salsa) Inside has a lot of seating, very clean, very well organized, they do sell beer and wine, parking is street parking only (limited parking) I cant wait to come back and try other flavors read more

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I've tasted a few of the empanadas. The Jamaican empanada was my favorite. It was very flavorful and fresh. My least favorite was the chimichurri. The chimichurri taste was too strong. They have several menu options I plan to try. Their service is always fast read more

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Came here for Futbol on the Block. Food was amazing and tons of people watching soccer!! Would definitely come back and is now my go to for empanadas and chicken!! read more

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Julio's does something no other local empanada place does, they label their empanadas. It's a nice touch. Much appreciated, too. I had been wanting to try the and finally got the chance. I had the fugazetta, the mushroom and onion, and the chicken salsa verde. I also tried their pineapple basil fresca. To empanadas makes a perfect meal. I didn't really like my drink. Maybe a little too much basil for me. The empanadas were delicious, and just the perfect size. I really enjoyed my meal as a whole. I got lunch and a snack for later for under $20 bucks. The place is clean and bright. I wouldn't say the staff is friendly, but they were efficient. FYI - parking can be tricky. But that's ok. I still have a lot of flavors to try. This will probably be my number one empanada spot in Oakland Recommended. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Pineapple Basil Fresca - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was very delicious I loved the salad dressing so yummy in my tummy the customer service was nice and my chimichurri sauce on the steak was yummy and was cooked perfectly I didn't get a drink but the drinks are delicious as well will be back luckily I live 5 mins away read more

My family loves these empanadas! Our favorites include: Chicken rojo Chorizo potato Jamaican beef Humita The empanadas at 9 Julio have very savory filling and make a great dinner whether you're feeding a few, or a great many, and kids and adults alike. On my last visit to pick up a takeaway order I was impressed with the kind staff. read more

This place is black female owned so I was intrigued and hungry lol. The shop is nice and quaint with a good amount of seating. When I arrived the employees were nice and courteous, I pre ordered but wanted to add a dessert to my order and was helped by the owner, who helped me decide what dessert to treat myself to. Now down to the food I ordered three empanadas ( mushroom, chicken, and beef), plantain chips, and for dessert a caramel cookie covered in rich chocolate. The empanadas were all nicely sized, each covered in the a flaky pie crust like shell accompanied with this yummy chili like sauce. All were amazing, spiced and cooked with big flavors, the chips were so crispy with a hint of salt( you could tell they were fresh and made in house), lastly that cookie was so rich and deliciously indulgent. I was extremely pleased and so happy they have opened locally, I will be back and highly recommend read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Mushroom & Onion, Jamaican Beef, Chicken Salsa Verde, plantain Chips, Alfajores Cookie - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

They have delicious empanadas that came out rather quickly. The cashier, I believe her name was Scarlett was so kind. She brought out my water and empanadas so swiftly. Though I am disappointed they did not have the strawberry and chocolate empanada, so I must return when they have in stock. read more

I love 9 Julio! Their empanadas are amazing.. they are not greasy and filling is perfectly seasoned. My second favorite item is the smashed potatoes... I could eat these all day. Lastly, the chicken is generally well seasoned and even the white meat is tender. Service is friendly and as folks have mentioned, each item is clearly labeled with care. Restaurant itself is clean if if you decide to dine-in. I'm a huge fan... check them out! (I want them to stay in business forever!!!) read more

The empanadas are great and the salads wonderful, too. I have served the empanadas at my Christmas Day get-together and they are very, very popular! read more

I ordered from 9 Julio's Empanadas for an event for 40 alumni in the Bay Area. The reviews from the attendees were really positive. I ordered their farmers market salad, empanadas (vegetarian, meat and dessert), steak, plantain chips, and some other delicious dishes). The process was easy from placing the order to delivery. I was hosting this event and flying from Los Angeles in a space co-hosted in the Bay Area so I wanted great and delicious food but didn't want to worry about the food logistics. I wanted to worry about the event only. The food was fresh and sourced locally. read more

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The empanadas here are quite tasty. I got the two empanada combo with sweet potato chips. I got a chicken & beef empanada and both were flavorful & tasty. I got a few more to go for my boyfriend. He liked them as well. The peach cobbler one tasted a lot like an apple pie. Prices are reasonable & parking is plentiful on the street. I would stop in again if I have a craving for empanadas. The wait wasn't too long & the ambiance inside was similar to a chain restaurant. read more

9Julio has catered our annual holiday party twice, and the empanadas are absolutely amazing. We usually order the Jamaican beef and the chicken salsa verde, and everything is delivered right before the party, hot and ready to serve. The chimichurri sauce the owners recommend is incredibly fresh and pairs perfectly with the chicken. They even prepared ingredient cards for our buffet, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our guests always rave about both the flavors and the presentation. Highly recommend! read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

Now if these aren't the best little empanadas that I ever did taste! 9 Julio most certainly knows how to do empanadas right. I've tried just about every empanada flavor on their menu, and every single one tastes fantastic! My personal faves are the spinach and cheese, Jamaican beef, and the humita. I like that they switch up the flavors every once in a while so that I can try something new and different (although it sometimes makes me miss my old faves). Erica is awesome! She is always holding down the fort and welcoming the clients. The Agua Frescas are dynamite and I looove the watermelon mint! Would highly, HIGHLY recommend that you give that a try because it's tasty. I've also fallen deeply in love so their gaucho chopped salad. It is so delicious! I typically add steak to it and make it a meal all on its' own. My staff and I order from here a few times a month, and I also pop by for lunch when I can to enjoy a sit down meal inside. They now have happy hour during the week and offer beer and wine. The interior space is bright and cozy. There's no dedicated parking lot, but I've always been able to find street parking (most times right in front of their storefront). They're located off of Claremont Ave but it can be easy to miss. They're right across the street from the Red Sea Ethiopian restaurant. So glad to have this yummy empanada spot nearby! Looking forward to trying some new empanada flavors and more entrees off of their menu soon. read more

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9 Julio's Empanadas are on the smaller side, but really delicious. I have large hands, so they're just slightly larger than the palm of my hand. I enjoyed the Jamaican Beef and Chicken Rojo. I'd say that both were very good and I was glad that the nice woman at the counter recommended the Chicken Rojo, which she said was her favorite. All-Natural chicken, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, and guajillo chilies comprise the Chicken Rojo. Jamaican Beef has ground beef, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet peppers and curry. They have a rotating menu of empanadas. The Argentinian chimichurri sauce is great for dipping the empanadas. This is the gourmet end of the fast food scale. I guess the big question is whether they're better than Javi's (with two locations). While there are differences between their empanadas, I'd call it a tie because both are exceptional. Just go to the one closest to you. Or if you're looking for a nicer restaurant interior, this is more modern. But Javi's feels more folksy authentic and 9 Julio is more true to the major metropolis that is Buenos Aires. After all, the restaurant is named after a street there that is the widest in the world! Not that I've been to South America, let along Argentina. LOL The five stars includes the rest of the menu. The house-made sweet potato chips are incredible. I could not stop eating them. The chipotle dipping sauce only made them better. Beyond that I'd be curious to try the Peruvian chicken or chimichurri steak entrées. They had nice little selection of four beers. I went for the Mexican logger, but I almost got the IPA. Lager beer I like a nice lager beer. They had a few wines too, although wasn't really tuning into them. The space was nice and clean. Friendly and helpful service when I ordered at the counter. A good selection of tables to choose from and some interesting shapes at that. And there's a long bar with barstools along the front window. I like the artful interior decorating. Above par for fast food. Open 11-9 every day except Mondays. Check in on Yelp to get free chips. A $3.95 value! read more

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So good! I'm so confused why they're not packed at all times - beatiful space, great food, clean, really lovely staff! Local beer and wine on tap! Make sure you get the potato salad! read more

Quickly becoming a favorite spot! The interior is airy/spacious, very clean, and cute. As soon as you walk in you will be greeted and helped. The menu focuses on empanadas, of course, but there are a few other entree dishes as well as salads to choose from. I've tried most of the empanadas and they are all yummy. They do lean a little bit on the dry side, though they are served with a sauce (chimichurri?). The sauce is a little too oily for me. I prefer their house hot sauce. My favorite empanada flavors are the chicken rojo and any of the beef ones. I would recommend a half salad and 2 empanadas for lunch or 3 for dinn I was not the hugest fan of the chimichurri steak--too chewy. But the Peruvian roasted chicken is tasty, if empanadas aren't for you. I also really enjoyed the farmer's market salad. The watermelon arugula salad is nice and fresh for summer as well. I hope they expand their salad selection because they do pair well with the empanadas. The smashed potatoes are really nice as well. Props as well for having a Coke soda fountain. And all in all the pricing is very reasonable and the service is fast. I look forward to trying more of the empanadas! read more

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This review has been long overdue! I first discovered this place through social media. Needing something for a gathering, I placed an order of 50 empanadas to try all the flavors, and they were a hit! Later, I used a third-party delivery service to get some frozen ones to keep at home. This time, I only ordered the flavors we personally liked the most: spinach, mushrooms, and chicken verde (just my personal taste). Though I hadn't been to the location yet, I happened to drive by one day and saw the restaurant. I walked in and was greeted by the owner, who was incredibly friendly. We had a little chat, and the whole staff was welcoming. Already a fan of their empanadas, I was impressed by how nice, neat, and beautiful the little shop is. I sat, enjoyed my empanadas and plantain chips, and took more home . Last night, when I needed to pick up dinner and I was nearby, I ordered some Peruvian chicken, rice, gaucho salad, steak, and a couple of empanadas, of course! Let me tell you, their chicken is my new obsession. It was incredibly juicy and tasty. You definitely need to try it for yourself! read more

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Everything was just OK. Not sure why it has a high rating. We ordered delivery, maybe the dine in experience makes it better. The food looked amazing. We had the chim steak, It was cooked right and the sauce was very good, but unfortunately it was almost all fat and gristle. Yukon potatoes, tasted like a warm salted potato salad. The gaucho salad was pretty good, Jamaican beef empanada was the star of the meal, delicious with the right amount of kick. The chicken rojo and mushroom empanadas and plantains are passable. read more

We used 9 Julio's catering service for a birthday party at a brewery and were so happy that we did. Ordering was easy. The restaurant was responsive and answered all our questions. Day of, the food arrived on time and was laid out perfectly with labels. Our guests were really happy and impressed with the food. Highly recommend for an easy and delicious catering experience. read more

Food was so delicious, hit the spot! Chicken empanada is perfect for kids. The place is beautiful, beer and hibiscus agua fresca was refreshing and perfect pair for rotisserie chicken and steak. Service was fast and everyone was so nice. Highly recommended. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Chicken Salsa Verde - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

I showed up to this place with some curiosity, I love eating empanadas and saw it so I gave it a go. No cash, missed opportunity for some clients, especially the Latinos considering it a Latinos considered that a lot of folk do cash only ( mostly friends I know that they came to America with only the license of god). They had ran out of the chorizo and potato ones, so those must be good, staff is friendly they offered me a Cuban picadillo, but I ordered something else. That empanada and the following don't quite line up to Argentina style empanadas. They also do Jamaican patty like ones , and salsa verde ones. Even though some fusion places are cool sometimes, it's a reinvention of the wheel, you can find Jamaican patties in Oakland, and I'm sure that there is a Mexican restaurant that sells Mexican style empanadas. I ended up eating a mushroom one and a humita, delicious but a bit small for the empanadas. Good price for the size though. The chimichurri had onion, not that conventional. The pineapple water was delicious. Would I recommend? Maybe if your family or squad is undecided on what kind of food to eat , since there's at least 3 or 4 countries represented in the ingredients. Now if I was argentino I would be offended regarding the name to the identity 1. In correct grammar it should be 9 DE julio. 2. For an Argentino name it is way a lot of fusion. If I could rate it 3.68 if I could rate it that. But Yelp reviews don't run like that , it is like if chipotle started an Argentine business not bad but there's better out there. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Humita (Seasonal) Mushroom & Onion Pineapple-Basil Agua Fresca - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

Great empanadas that air fry SUPER well for leftovers. Chicken is tasty, salads are tasty and satisfying without being overloaded, price is right. I'm glad to have found this spot! read more

Delicious Empanadas in the cutest little shop. I got the mushroom, and green chicken flavors. The empanadas were delightful, fresh, well priced and I love that I got to pair mines with wine during a quick after-work link. read more

9 Julio Empanada Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Oakland, California

The food awesome is but the customer service isn't I work in the area and come in quite often the cooks are pretty friendly and smile sometimes but the girl that works on Thursday's attitude is very dry and borderline rude she never smiles never says thank you or makes you feel welcome at all Im starting to think she's a little racist but overall the food is good the restaurant is nice inside but its probably best to order out! read more

Best empanadas in the Bay Area! I am Argentine and these are the most authentic I've had in the US

Discovered this new restaurant and had the opportunity to attend the grand opening event since I saw it on Yelp events. This restaurant is nicely decorated inside and has a nice vibe on a sunny day. Ordered a couple empanadas with plantain chips and they were all flavorful and delicious!! They don't skimp out on the fillings, and everything was well-seasoned. Service is quick and attentive. Gotta go back and try the other flavors for sure read more

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We discovered this place randomly while looking for a low key lunch in Temescal, and then liked it so much we actually came back the next weekend!! Yummy fresh food at reasonable prices (~$36 for 2 people.) My favorite thing on the menu might actually be the smashed potatoes which are tossed in a delicious aji amarillo sauce. I keep randomly craving this- something about the texture and the sauce, it's seemingly simple but perfectly executed! On my most recent visit I got the peruvian roasted chicken, which I enjoyed. Had more of that addicting aji amarillo sauce and the chicken itself was tasty, though a teeny bit dry. I got a side of the 3 pepper hot sauce which made up for the dryness and was overall a great addition to the meal- very fresh and vibrant red pepper flavor. The first time we came I got the steak with chimichurri, which I didn't love. Steak itself was fine (though more well done than I'd expect since menu said it's served medium) but I wasn't a huge fan of the chimichurri. My partner has tried a few of their empanadas, with the chicken roja being the favorite thus far. We both got combos, where you can add a side or half salad and a drink to an empanada or one of their mains. Good deal and they have a good non alcoholic beverage selection ft a variety of aguas frescas and fountain sodas. I am a diet coke addict so I actually love when places have fountain soda :) Service is great as far as I'm concerned- you order at the counter and they bring out your food in a timely fashion. Both times we went the chef/owner(?) actually came around to all the tables and asked everyone how their food was- she was super nice and it's clear she actually cares about the quality of the food and the customer experience. Overall vibe is clean and bright- not busy at all when we went for late lunch on a Friday, so lots of seating available. I will definitely be returning soon- it's nearby, affordable, laid back, fresh and tasty while being not too heavy for a nice summer lunch! read more

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Overall a solid choice for empanadas. The shells could have been thinner and tastier - I'd say, forgo making your own and buy La Salteña empanada shells which are the best -, but the savory fillings were pretty good. The Cuban picadillo was tasty and close to my own, while the Jamaican beef added extra spice. The dessert empanadas didn't work well - one reason why dessert empanadas are usually not a thing in Argentina. Read my thorough review here: https://www.marga.org/foodblog/2024/06/oakland-eats-9-julio-empanada-kitchen/ read more

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4.5 stars. Tried almost every savory empanada and all were excellent. Also tried the chimichuri steak which was ok. Will definitely go back if I can ever find parking again. Had to park several blocks away. read more

I love the empanadas and the green sauce here! And I love that they are open for take out until midnight so I can stop by on my way home from playing a gig when NOTHING else is open besides the bars that offer bar food. The food is amazing & the people are very nice here and I am glad they opened! read more

Great food! I liked the chicken, spinach, and chimichurri empanadas and the spinach salad was delightful. The sweet potato was well spiced.

Tried a few of their empanadas. Each kinda was very tasty and surprisingly NOT greasy at all, YAY! Each came with a difference dipping sauce that nicely complemented its flavor. Favorite was Fugazetta (however you spell it). read more

Fairly priced empanadas in a new storefront; shells could be thinner and the classic fillings are substantially better than the fusion ones. But for the quality (and size), these are excellent. It's counter service, with the option to eat in. Overall, a pleasant surprise, especially considering that these trendy new spots usually take a while to find a groove. read more

I got via delivery the chicken dish and two empanadas: Jamaican beef and Cuban picadillo. The fillings were flavorful and got a nice kick. I'd try more things in the future. read more

Have to give this place a shout out. Delicious chicken chili Verde empanadas with killer, and I mean killer, side of smashed potatoes (smashed crispy yukon gold potatoes and scallions tossed in aji amarillo sauce.). I'm making sounds here as I eat that are raising eyebrows. So tasty. Plantain chips were not that great, didn't like the beef flavor empanada. For now sticking with the chicken chili Verde for life! read more

YUM YUM YUM! My girlfriend and I got a half dozen savory empanadas and they did not disappoint. We also got the large side of aji Amarillo sauce and dipped everything in it. Our favorite empanadas were the chicken salsa verde, ham (more like carnitas) and cheese, and Jamaican beef. We did takeout but the order was ready on time. I'd love to come back to dine in as the space was super cute! We will certainly be back! read more