I was walking by this place when the empanadas caught my eye. I love a good empanada. This is a local, small-business owner, also known as a legacy business in SF. She was so friendly and amazing to talk to about the area. I bought some chicken empanadas, and the flavors were amazing. The location is designed for takeout and enjoying warm empanadas. Walking through the Mission is a wonderful experience. read more

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Yes, Need to wait for him to bake it so it will be nice and hot. It's kind of cold waiting outside. This place is just the front with chairs outside. Small little compact kitchen. Was delicious. By the time waiting for the bus, I already scuffed it down. It's like an appetizer to get my stomach happy. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very delicious taste and very small place in town and not a high price. Recommend the classic empanadas read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Classic Pino - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Adorable little deli spot! Great assortment of drinks and snacks. This is a real community and cultural spot, nothing like what I expected. Francisco was super nice and helped me practice my spanish. The vibes here are just great and the food was tasty, too! only 1 star off because the prices were a bit high but not terrible. Radio Habana has cheaper empanadas and an indoor seating area not far away. But yknow what they say - location, location, location! Only half a block from the 16th BART and it's real quality food made quick, with quality empanadas, cakes, drinks and more! I attached some pics of the menu to help people pick their order out before strolling over :) read more

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Chile Lindo is the original Mission empanadas spot, and the perfect place to grab an affordable handheld meal. It is a cute little storefront near 16th and Mission Bart station with a small outdoor counter you can eat at. I really like their vegan option which is traditional with faux groud beef, olives and raisins. I haven't tried any of their other vegetarian flavors but they have a cheese one too. Nice crust, less greasy than other empanadas I've had in the Sco, good ingredients, love Chile Lindo. read more

Small family business with THE BEST traditional empanadas!! Yum. Best service from the owner. Love supporting them.

Had to go for my empanada fix! Love the vegan ones! Absolutely delicious! Just like in Chile! read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Enpanadas I've had. Tried all between three people and certainly a hidden Gem. Definitely coming back and a go to place. Tried another spot over at Valencia but this one is for sure a better taste. The cook/ Owner a young person was very social and courteous. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - My bro and I loving this Hidden Gem. - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The empanadas are so good here it tastes like home. The ladies are so nice. They have such good food to choose from and yummy dessert too.

Excellent flavors and service, the empanadas and the cake were amazing! A little place with a big heart, reminds me of my Chile querido!

We were in the area to pickup some baked goods and saw the sign for Chilean empanadas so we stopped in. We've both enjoyed a variety of other empanadas, but never Chilean specifically so yes.. of course! We had the most delightful chat with the friendly owner and her lovely assistant and we took home three empanadas to try, as well as a couple alfajores. We warmed up the Gol Al Merkan, Jamon y Queso and Classic Pino empanadas in the oven for about 10 min and they were all terrific. Excellent flavors and plenty of filling. Hard to pick a favorite cause we liked them all. The alfajores were slightly different than what we have had before, with more of a thin wafer cookie than the usual, but plenty of delicious filling plus chewy coconut flakes rolled on the outside. The crispness of the cookie was a nice contrast to the sweet, creamy filling. Definitely stop in if you have the opportunity. Tasty treats here and really nice folks working. read more

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The empanadas are so good there are so any things to pick from sweets, to salty stuff. The people there are so sweet. All of the stuff there are super good and cheap. The food is also freshly made so it's nice and warm when you get the. If you want something to quick and fresh chile lindo is ment for you. read more

The BEST and ONLY true Chilean empanadas in San Francisco! Having a Chile Lindo empanada is like being transported to Chile!

They've recently opened a new location right across the street at 2943 (I THINK!) 16th. The new space is beautiful and has plenty of seating. It feels comfortable and very "Paula". We stopped in for empanadas on my brother's birthday because we are long time devotees and she did not disappoint. The guys got the vegetarian empanadas and I got a pino clasico. Delicious. While we were there Paula pulled a gorgeous Chilean meringue dessert from the fridge so of course we needed to buy a slice to celebrate the birthday boy. Don't be fooled by the still in process exterior - the new Chile Lindo location is lovely and has the same personal, homecooked food they have been known for for years. read more

As a Chileno, damn do these take me back an I truly enjoyed these empanadas. It's a pleasure to eat these, because many places are making fooffy version of empanadas. These definitely feel homemade! Now what you need to understand, is I grew up with these empanadas and the rest of my countries delicious cuisine. Stick with the beef empanadas. Don't get me wrong, the chicken was good, but the beef is where it's at. If I could change one thing... Please, please, please add a little more Pino inside the empanada and make them just a little bigger. With that said, I'm sure it's probably doesn't make economic sense. I'll be back to try their other empanadas, minus the vegan ones (stop it already!). I tried calling my order in twice in the past and no one ever answered. Get your ass out of the car and walk up to the entrance and get you some goodness. They currently have outside dining. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Outside seating - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped here for an empanada on a whim. Was very pleasantly surprised by the great food and a nice discussion with the owner/chef. My one thought was that it could have used some salt, but overall very good. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled upon unexpectedly, and I will most certainly be coming back On a Saturday afternoon I caught the echos of Latin jazz down the street and had to go check it out. There was a live band playing and it was absolutely wonderful. I decided to grab a coffee and hang out. I hadn't intended to stay for as long as I did, but between the music was hard to leave. I bought an empanada to take home. I've had a lot of bad empanadas, but was pleasantly surprised again to find that the bag hadn't gotten all greasy over the 20 minute drive home. I opened it up, took a bite, and fully enjoyed. They serve beer and wine as well. Next time I'll be back with the intention of staying to enjoy my meal. Hopefully the music will be back - if not the same, just as good. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Medium Coffee + Classic Pino Empanada - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love chile lindo,yummy food! Try the empanada the pino for a Quintaessential chilean empanada, also the owner is awesome !

I was looking forward trying these empanadas and unfortunately they were disappointing.. Not quite fresh and skimping on the filling (huge air pockets!) Quality: 2 starts. Price 2 starts Location 2 starts. 4 stars for the yummy milhojas cake overall 3 stars rating read more

Grabbed one of the beef empanadas for breakfast recently and it was good, but a bit too doughy. The stuffing is well flavored, but there were too many vacant spaces inside leading to just sort of empty bites. But it's a cute shop and I'd def try their other stuff. read more

I discovered this place walking by. I used to living life in chile so I was happy to try a fresh empanada. I was surprised to see a "gourmet empanada" at $7.5 so after ordering I casually asked what it is called "gourmet". The store manager got upset and started lecturing me on the freshness of her empanadas... a few minutes ago, a customer asked for water and she apparently got upset as well. The empanada I had was almost only doe, nothing inside and yes it was dry. Never again. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - The gourmet empanada at $7.5 is dry and disgusting. She refused to give a glass of water to a customer & lectured me on the freshness. - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have fond memories of Chile when I traveled south to Patagonia a decade ago. I was alone with a backpack and a worn Frommer's Guide trying to get used to the midnight sun. I was in the main town down there, Punta Arenas, getting used to eating dinner at 11PM. That's the last time I had Chilean-style empanadas. I remember very well the more complicated folding technique they applied that made them look like crowns rather than turnovers. I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to try chef/owner Paula Tejeda's empanadas at Chile Lindo, but Jamie W. and I finally had an excuse because we were waiting to get into the Victoria Theater to be extras in a documentary. We were early but not incredibly hungry yet. I actually didn't realize it was just a kitchen with a few stools on the sidewalk (photo: http://bit.ly/1t5AVl5). Perfect. There were five empanadas to choose from, all $7.50, which struck us as a bit high, something that is explained in painstaking detail in a laminated flyer entitled Chile Price Adjustment (photo: http://bit.ly/YbTRUT). Jamie ordered the Jamón y Queso with Jalapeño, which did look more like a Hostess fruit pie from the outside (photo: http://bit.ly/1vQ2Fi4), but it was quite tasty with the melted cheddar and mozzarella mixed together. Regardless, I preferred their signature creation, the Classic Pino with Niman Ranch Beef (of course), onions, paprika, cumin, raisins, black olives, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. Now there's my crown (photo: http://bit.ly/YbTBFi). The savory and sweet blend worked very well with the egg a nice touch. El Porteño's empanadas are cheaper but smaller and not as fresh tasting. I read her explanation while I chewed. OK I get it. FOOD - 4 stars...handmade empanadas, authentic and pricey but not necessarily overpriced AMBIANCE - 3 stars...really just a food stand SERVICE - 3 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 4 stars...worthy of a try and then some...if you don't mind the premium price read more

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$10 salad in the FiDi or empanada in the Mission? Hmmm. Tough choice. See: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4427412174_578d1f3de5_b.jpg I've been wanting to go here for quite some time and finally made it over. Conveniently located near the 16th and Mission BART this store is TINY. Luckily, the empanadas make up for it in size as they are 2x as big as any empanada I have had anywhere else. For $5 you get a large empanada that could easily serve as a light meal. I got the carne de res (beef) empanad which I REALLY enjoyed. Yes, empanadas are usually $2-$3 but usually smaller, so live with it. I am definitely going to be a regular here. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The best empanadas in California apart from my grandma's. The owner offers excellent service and I'm so happy the only Chilean eatery in the area is surviving the pandemic. I got my mom a pino empanada, that was fat, after a quick greet. read more

Ordered one CHILEAN CLASSIC PINO empanadas to go for $7.50 The empanadas itself is very small. The inside of it was very tasty and seemed authentic. I'm dinging a star because the dough around it tasted almost stale and day old. It was not flakey. Very dry. Thin. Yuck I might come back to try their dessert as it is so convenient to 16th bart read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a little shop tucked away, with seats along the outside window of the shop. It's very quiet and I'm surprised that this place has such high overall ratings in Yelp! My friend and I decided to try a beef empanada - when we ordered, like other reviewers mentioned, there weren't prices anywhere! After ordering, the owner told us it would be $7.50... for one empanada!!! Now, taste wise, the empanada was good! The outside wasn't too dense and had the crispy outer edge. There was also a hard boiled egg and olive within the center. However, for $7.50, definitely not worth it.. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Beef empanadas $7.50 - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't speak to the authenticness but I lived a couple blocks away for years and I love these empanadas. I got the vegan one the first time I went because the beef was sold out and honestly - couldn't tell the difference. Sometimes I get an extra one for later & stick it in the oven to warm up. imo the classic beef is the best (even if I have to eat around the olive), the salsa that comes with is also very good. (for everyone complaining about the price, have you seen the size of the ones other places sell? like half the size for more than half the cost) read more

Great Chilean empanadas in the mission district. This empanadas are different from others because are bigger and the dough and fillings are different. The location is convenient and easy to get if you are in this area. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Empanada de pino filled with ground beef, onions, hard boiled eggs, olives and raisins. and some pebre (hot dressing) - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

The area is a little sketch but man the empanada was something. My mother is Chilean and my aunts, godmother, grandmother made empanadas on the regular so I was curious. I was pleasantly surprised and we will definitely come back. Fun added attraction, a small band started playing but more seating and shade is needed. We'll stop by in October to check it out. Viva Chile mierda. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly and charming, Chile Lindo has the feel of an old fashioned bake shop, with a counter and a row of stools outside. They're famous for their Chilean empanadas but they also bake cookies and pies. They were baking some chocolate cherry cookies while I was there. It's a snack spot, not a place to get a meal. The baked empanadas start with hand rolled dough. Choose from three kinds: beef, vegan, and cheese. I selected the cheese & jalapeno empanada ($5), a pretty baked crescent about 7 inches long. I took it home and heated it in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. I wish I had heated it longer...the cheddar cheese was big glob. The flavor reminded me of nachos. For $5, it seems expensive and I wish they had more in the middle, like beans, corn, onions. It could use something else to make it interesting. Either that or make it smaller and cheaper. I wish they had more varieties to choose from. * Cinnamon sugar cookie: crispy, air pocket inside, not your usual cookie, almost like it's made out of pie crust * Lemon cookie: heavy and dense, it looks like a buttermilk biscuit, with a sugary lemon glaze on top, it was more like a biscuit/scone, I liked it, it was very homestyle/comforting Cash only read more

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Honey bunny and I were were walking (ok, I was limping) back to the BART station after enjoying the Carnival. We passed by a lady who was munching on some sort of turnover and she was smiling as if she had the secrets of the Universe. Honey got all excited, "Jamaican Beef Patties," I wonder where she got it? I scoped out every store as we continued walking and across the street and up a few blocks was Chile Lino Empanadas. Honey hustled across the street and picked up one Cheese and Jalapeno and one beef. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mV-p9xEBvkbkoA8wAsAteQ?select=2RX_4wtcEe7wV63R8099JQ We continued up to the station and then plunked ourselves down in the sun, watching the traffic while we ate. The beef empanada was a little bigger than my hand. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mV-p9xEBvkbkoA8wAsAteQ?select=ZDgsC2fY_8UJhw6ktevqfw It had a nice crust and was loaded with a healthy portion of beef filling with onions, raisens, olives and hard boiled egg. It was a perfect blend of sweet and savory and the egg of course added a creaminess that I've learned to love. In the beginning the egg turned me off, but over the years, I've learned to anticipate it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mV-p9xEBvkbkoA8wAsAteQ?select=Aio_zJSPVkv_WFVh_0sczg Honey wasn't that impressed with his cheese and jalapeno empenada, but I think that he would have enjoyed the beef, since he's a meat and potato's type of fella. I think he was just disappointed because he was looking for a Jamaican Beef Patty. This was a great "quick" snack, and I'd stop again if I was in the area. read more

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Update on store hours, starting last Monday 1/4/10: Open 8am-10pm, Mon-Fri (open weekends also, but hours to be revised soon). As reported by Adam B., a vegan empanada has been added to the menu. read more

CASH ONLY!! I went to Chile Lindo to try the Chilean empanadas. They are baked, not fried which is a good thing. Tiny shop. I went inside and one guy was making the empanadas on the Left. They have 3 items on the menu: beef empanada, cheese empanada, or Vegan - $5 ea. I got one beef & one cheese for $10.76 (that's with tax). Took a bite of the cheese one and it was pretty thick dough, cheese wasn't anything special w/ tiny bit of jalapeno. Beef one - thick dough, some beef inside w/ hard boiled egg, black olives. I thought it was just ok. I needed the Siracha hot sauce to give it a kick. 5 stools outside, no sitting inside. CASH ONLY! Sun Closed - was open special for Carnaval 5/30/10 M-F 8-10 Sat 10-6 read more

Really amazing little gem of a place. Just off the 16th St. BART, Paula has built this delightful little hole in the wall to serve some of the better empanadas I've ever encountered. She's been doing this a long time, and has a really nice thing going here. The empanadas are fantastic. I haven't tried the other offerings here yet, but they also look really solid. Great spot to drop by if you're ever in the neighborhood. Delightful service and excellent food. read more

Cash only. They make one of the best empanadas I've ever eaten so far. They aren't your typical empanadas and it's the reason why I think it justifies the $7.50 price tag. My friend and I shared a chicken empanada for lunch and ate it outside. It was so good that I decided to get another one to go on my way back to LA. There is no seating but there is a standup counter right outside the store. I will have to come back next time I'm in the city. read more

This place is so cute. The empanadas are amazing. I've tried all of them. Worth the price as they are pretty big. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. It's a quick stop place not and actual restaurant. read more

Very sweet man running this shop, I wish I could review better, but this tasted like a cold hot pocket. :( I spent a good potion of my year in Chile and these empanadas do not compare. 5.50$ for a cold, fairly low quality food item made me really sad. If you have had awesome Empanadas in Chile, you may be let down... but if you are looking for a 'cheap bite' on your way to work, I suppose this would do- I wont be coming back, though. read more

Yes, the empanadas are $5, but they're worth every penny. De. Li. Cious. And available in vegan! Make your purchase through the doorway, and you can eat on the run or take a seat on one of the four bar stools outside the window (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mV-p9xEBvkbkoA8wAsAteQ/your_photos). This little shop-meets-roadside-stand is really a bright spot on the street, which only a block away offers a strong stench of urine and the opportunity to try a lot of different drugs. Lindo's is definitely not your typical roadside stand--this place offers espresso beverages. Also one of my favorite mochas I've ever had; kicks Starbucks' ass fo sho. The chocolate she uses tastes artisanal. And a strong whiff was enough to eradicate that good old city pee stink that had lodged itself in my nostrils. read more

Chile Lindo Empanadas - Buy through the door, then pull up a stool or take it to go - Delis Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely delicious and authentic Chilean empanadas (according to my Chilean girlfriend). They have a few different versions including "pino" (the original /classic), chicken, beef and ham & cheese, but the real kicker is their vegan empanada. It's the same as the "pino" but with vegan meat and it is absolutely delicious and tastes almost identical to the real meat version! The dough is homemade and so crispy on the edges and soft in all the right places. The spices were amazing and the raisins added the perfect sweetness at the end. For anyone complaining it was too sweet, you simply don't like Chilean empanadas as that is the traditional filling. Anyway, I digress. I found these empanadas to be absolutely delicious and I wish the owner of this small, adorable business all the best! read more

Had a pretty good empanada at the SF street food festival '12! Classic Pino Niman Ranch Beef Empanada ($6) - 4 stars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/san-francisco-street-food-festival-san-francisco?select=nU3wPtIR5r6v5fAvo2Q_bg#Pmgvk3vOUMbCX3vJ1XJpLA Not normally a big empanada fan, but I like that theirs is more baked, not so much soaked in oil & deep fried. Their crust had a more hearty bread-like texture, almost like a pie crust. The beef was very crumbly & savory, though that part didn't stand out to me as much. read more