It was the heat of the moment Telling me what my heart meant…read moreThe heat of the moment Showed in your eyes... 4.75/5 Food The spicy asada was also very juicy with a little spiciness but add the red saucefor more spice. The NY Cheesecake was tasty! Made me think i was eating a slice of cheesecake. 5/5 Service Great service! Unsure on the size of the empanada? They have a little pink paper empanada for reference. They have water right next to the register if you are thirsty. They have a cozy indoor seating a bit limited in space. I do recommend ordering ahead to avoid waiting. 3.5/5 Parking Limited parking right next to the restaurant but you can park across the street. Cozy interior but I'd recommend to order for pick up. Psalm 102:20 God bless and Stay Prayed Up

The Empanadas were okay itself but with the sauces is what gives it flavor. I had their spicy asada…read moreand the beef empanada. Their spicy asada was plain and I thought it would be spicy inside but it was not. They gave on the side what tastes like a mild taco salsa. The beef empanadas had what looks like bits of potatoes or onions and maybe some red chilis but not spicy at all. It tasted plain. I liked the chimmichurri sauce more than the pastry. I liked that it was hot and fresh. Im not into the deep fried for mornings but maybe baked would have been nice.

The place inside was really nice, thought it would be more of a grab n go, but they have lots of…read morecomfortable seating. The girl that helped me was really nice and made me something that was technically not on the menu. I had ordered 2 PORK ADOBO empanadas, 2 BEEF empanadas, 1 UBE LATTE, and 1 PANDAN Latte (not on menu) My favorite was the pork adobo for a more sweet but savory, beef was super well balanced. My friend said that her ube latte was so good that, it will be here new spot. But I think I got her to liking pandan cause that latte was bombacious

This review is strictly for the chicken empanadas. It was delicious. The fillings in this…read moreempanada include chicken, carrots, peas, potatoes and raisins. I am not a big fan of raisins but the flavors work well together. The crust and the fillings are both flavorful. It looks cute and it's a perfect snack. The inside of this place is nice and clean. There is a small seating area for dining in. The staff is friendly. Price of this chicken empanada is only $2.50 which is a very good value. I will be back to try other items.

Who said you can't review a closed restaurant? I checked Yelp's policy, and there's no restriction…read moreon reviewing a closed one. But why am I writing about food from a restaurant that has already closed? Let's begin the story. It was January 2023 when I walked into the restaurant. A Messi poster in WPAP (Wedha's Pop Art Portrait) style was hanging on the wall, and a FIFA World Cup Trophy sat on the counter. It was less than a month after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Messi as the team leader. They were also selling thermos flasks and phone cases painted with the Argentina football team. I had known this was an Argentine restaurant for a long time, dating back to 2016. I used to live in Glendora Village, just a ten-minute walk to the restaurant by crossing the railway. I didn't know the word "empanadas" before I came to Rika's, even though I had eaten similar food before. In China, there is Uyghur/Muslim food called "baked dumplings," stuffed with seasoned minced lamb, which are almost the same as empanadas. Compared with deep-fried empanadas, Rika's baked version was less oily, with more wheat flour aroma. Their empanada wrap also had a hint of sweetness, which made it very special. The first time I walked past the restaurant, on a random afternoon in 2016, I ordered four different empanadas to take away. At that time, they were $2.35 each. The restaurant was so kind that they wrote the flavor names on the food box. I still remember the experience-those empanadas were hot, aromatic, cheesy, and well-balanced. I was too full to have dinner that night. Later, I brought my family and friends to dine there. Not only were the empanadas delicious, but the deep-dish pizza, salads, and other dishes were also excellent. Let's talk about the empanadas. They had 16 different fillings, from simple ones like beef, sweet beef, spicy beef, ham & cheese, blue cheese, and onion & cheese, to more unique ones. What was interesting was that each filling had its own shape. Regular beef was half-round, sweet beef had both corners folded up, spicy beef had only the left corner folded up, and so on. FATAY (Arabian empanadas) were triangular, while bacon & prunes were square. I tried almost all the different fillings, and they were all good--never disappointing. Even after I moved to Pasadena, I still went back there. Then COVID-19 came. The restaurant closed for a short while, then reopened for takeout only, no dine-in. By June 2022, the price had risen to $2.85 each. By January 2023, it was $3.10 each. By June 2025, they closed permanently. I miss Rika's empanadas. I hope the chef is still baking them somewhere else. If so, please let me know.

Rika's Empanadas is a great Argentinian restaurant specialized in Argentinian food and pastries …read more It is located in Grand Avenue Plaza in Glendora. The parking lot is shared with other businesses, but it is easy to find a spot. Rika's has different varieties of fresh and delicious empanadas.  Their savory menu includes cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, pizzas, calzones, and salads. They also have both savory and Sweet crepe. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy vibe. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the following to go; One Dozen Empanadas; -Chopped beef    5/5 chopped beef, onions, bell peepers, chopped potatoes, boiled eggs and green olives - Fatay:       5/5 The filling is ground beef, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, bell peppers, onions, garlic and parsley -Bacon and prunes;    5/5 the filling is bacon, prunes onions and mozzarella cheese -Chicken   5/5 It has chopped chicken, onions, egg and olive -chicken and mushrooms  5/5 It has chicken, mushrooms, leeks, green onions, chopped almonds&  parmesan cheese -  ham and cheese 5/5 Just ham and mozzarella cheese Beauty is in simplicity and this was perfect! All empanadas we tried had perfect crust and the filling was delectable and scrumptious. - A beef  milanesa sandwich  5/5 breaded fried aye of round beef (mayonnaise lettuce, tomatoes. The sandwich was both  huge and delicious. - A Four seasons pizza; This pizza was divided into four quarters with four different toppings ; the first quater was Ham & pineapple, the second quarter was pepperoni, the last two quarters are ham & red bell peppers then tomato garlic and mushrooms with green olives. The toppings were generous and very flavorful, and the crust enhanced the toppings. This Four Seasons Pizza was perfect and convenient. Everyone in my family got what they wanted.Finally, I got  nutella Sweet crepe (5/5) for dessert. It had nice texture and the chocolate hazelnut was rich and creamy. We enjoyed our dinner ,verything was delicious and flavorful.. It is a great food to try! I definitely recommend Rika's Empanadas.

I can't believe it's been 16 years since I posted a review. It's still the same Tito's I've been…read moregoing to all these years. Still love their beef and chicken empanadas and still personally prefer their chicken. The chimichurri sauce is so good I bought a whole jar this time for $9.99 to bring home and put on everything. Also got the chicken wings but they're kind of tiny and I won't be getting them again. Their Milanesa sandwich is still good as always. Portions are big so a small size is more than enough. Sharing photos of their market too so you can get an idea of what they have.

I lived in south El Monte pretty much my whole life. Titos…read morehas been a staple. Evertytime I go down to Monte I have to pick some TITOS

I've had Josephine's empanadas in the past from a yelp experience years ago at their other…read morelocation. I remember I really liked their empanadas then so I had to cop a few to eat. While walking inside Island Pacific Supermarket, I notice they are set up now right across the bakery. Josephine's new set up is a small little booth serving up their delicious bite size empanadas. The options are beef, chicken and tuna. At the time the beef was sold out so I got one chicken and one tuna. They are priced at $2.75 per. The staff were so kind and welcoming I felt well taken care of. These empanadas look small but they are soft and flaky. They packed em well with protein and can fill you up. If you need something fast to eat these empanadas will do the trick. They are a quick service spot so I ordered a chicken and tuna one to go. I enjoyed those delicious empanadas in the car and was left smiling. I'm a fan for sure. Thanks, Josephine's! ( ^_^)b

I had the ff: Chicken 3/5…read moreBeef 5/5 Apple cinnamon 3/5 I like the heat on the beef empanada. The chicken was a bit dry and the apple cinnamon was not the way I expected it. The chicken and apple cinnamon could use improvement according to my taste. I support small businesses so I will definitely come back for more. I hope to see more goodies they could offer in the future. The service was good and the ambiance was clean.

Okay, this place is a gem! The food is sooo fresh and incredible. I ordered the chicken shawarma …read more. juiciest chicken I've ever had 20/10 Mediterranean! And cal is super sweet !!

We decided to try Alladin Jr Restaurant and Cafe before heading to the movies and we are so glad…read morethat we did. We both got the chicken shawarma with rice and pita and a side order of falafel and it all tasted excellent and fresh. The owner Kal was generous to throw in some extra sauces even though we didn't add them originally which was very kind. The amount of food was plentiful, I came in hungry and we still had leftovers to take home. But the best part of eating here was the hospitality that Kal showed us. He let us try the beef empanadas and the salsa which was his own recipe and it was absolutely delicious. This will forever be our spot to visit when we come to the movies. If you get a chance to dine in I highly recommend it as Kal and his wife will make you feel at home in a way no other restaurant does nowadays.

For decades, Tito's has been my family's go-to place for empanadas. I'm so happy to see a second…read morelocation has opened since the original shop in El Monte is always packed with long lines of customers. Glad to see local businesses thriving! The shop in Monrovia is tiny in comparison, but the empanadas are as least as good as the ones from El Monte. You guys have to do something about the signage. The name should be standing out so people can find you! I almost drove past you because you're so hidden.

4/25/26 Small, quaint & friends atmosphere at this shop in Monrovia, servicing up empanadas &…read moresandwiches--fresh, made to order! The young lady at the counter is friendly &! So welcoming , too. I tried the one in El Monte (cheese empanada) & happened to be in Monrovia- so here we are. The sign at their front window says that they're going to go under a renovation so I expect that there's going to be a face lift in the upcoming months. Made to order!! Like the one in El Monte most of the fried items are on display under heat lamps and ready to be taken home or eaten at the place. The shop has a total of eight tables, both indoor and outdoor to enjoy your treats.. I had to wait a few minutes because the cheese empanadas were piping hot as the young lady handed it to me. It smelled so darn good. I almost burnt my tongue when I bit into it. It was so delicious, bursting with flavor. Highly recommend this shop for these yummy treats. Shop locals' from small businesses. The shop feels like a hometown favorite as locals stop by and spoke to the young lady at the counter like they've known each other for some time.

I accidentally left my wallet at Porto's and didn't realize it until about 20 minutes after I left…read more I called the store, and the staff had already found it and safely kept it for the manager. I'm incredibly grateful for their honesty and kindness. Everything was still inside, and they made a stressful situation so much easier. Thank you so much to the Porto's team for taking care of my wallet and helping me out. I really appreciate it!

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. Always a pleasure to be here. Would recommend just…read moreabout anyone to come to this Porto's, delivers every time.

I heard about this place for the blue tortillas. Stopped by and got some of the waygu ribs and…read morechicken. Marinade is on point. I seen a few reviews about too many veggies mixed in the meat, not a problem, not even too much juice on the meat. Blue tortillas always good for dodger parties. I also got a tray of blue dodger conchas and they were a hit. Soft and moist bread and topping. Perfect dessert but they went fast. Only thing that would have gotten them that 5th star is better pricing, wider selection, and if they would have weighed the meat before the marinade.

Some really great menudo is served here and it's available daily. On this visit I also tried their…read morehouse tortillas, pan dulce and bollios. Their mini pan dulce was delish, but at a dollar each, seemed a bit pricy. Bollios were great at around $0.50 each and pack of tortillas a bargain at around $2.50. Definitely will be back for menudo and tortillas! Will have to try their regular size pan dulce and see if they are priced any better :)

THIS PLACE !!!!!!!!!!!…read more If you are looking for great food, this is definitely the place for you! My parents brought us here for the first time couple of weeks ago and it was amazing !!! My boyfriend and I tried it again today for breakfast and again phenomenal! We walked in and were immediately greeted and seated. The wonderful employees took our order right away, and the food was out very quickly. We came here because we were craving the original salvi breakfast. And I am telling you, it did not disappoint! Next time we will take pictures ! The food, the service, the atmosphere.. I can't boast enough. We were so genuinely impressed with this place. Every employee is nice and so kind . This is definitely our go to spot!

We got 5 different pupusas and an ensalada drink…read more Pros - Cheap. $30 for 5 pupusas a drink and bottled water. - all flavors very good. Not much to say. - friendly staff Cons - none Overall 7.5/10