I came here for their Spinach empanadas and chimichurri but surprised to see they have a full market of meat and other produce for reasonable prices. I will definitely be back not only for their empanadas. read more

If you're craving legit, flavor‑packed empanadas, Continental Gourmet Market is the spot. This place specializes in empanadas that taste like they were made with a lot of thought and kindness. The crust is golden, flaky, and never greasy, and the fillings hit with real seasoning, none of that bland, filler‑heavy stuff you get at other places. Service here is consistently solid. The staff is friendly, quick, and knows their regulars. The store itself is clean, organized, and easy to navigate, which matters because once you walk in, you're going to want to browse. And trust me, browsing is worth it. They've got a surprisingly deep selection of Central American food items, from pantry staples to snacks you don't usually find in big grocery chains. Prices are very fair, especially considering the quality. You can grab a couple empanadas, pick up some specialty items, and walk out feeling like you scored. Great empanadas, great service, clean shop, and a fun variety of Central American goodies. A South Bay gem that deserves way more hype. Miguel C. read more

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Ordered 2 dozen empanadas for World Cup '26 finale - 5 beef, 5 chicken, 5 spinach, 5 apple, and 4 spicy beef. Received 0 chicken and half the rest were so burned we couldn't see what they were before eating -expecting spinach and getting spicy beef is not great. Clearly the man that took my order didn't understand me/ English and just guessed at what I wanted. I would have happy to explain if he had only asked. Have been here several times before with no issues. These things aren't cheap - $85 for two dozen - never again. read more

Muy buenas empanadas, el lugar limpio, y ordenado,El personal lo sentí un poco tenso. Pero muy buenas empanadas. read more

Hands down the freshest and most delicious empanadas around and super affordable too! Service is always friendly, fast, and they heat them fresh to order. Perfect for potlucks, office lunches, or grabbing something quick. Love that they also have simple premade sandwiches available. They have 3 locations I believe. You can also make a phone order. Easy in and out parking as well. read more

Service was great, but the Empanadas were below mid. Beef and chicken was gross! There were bone pieces and chewy pieces. My stomach hurt for hours afterwards. Wanted to warn people before ordering here. Pro tip: Don't order dozens before you try one. read more

This is one of those hidden gems for sure! From the outside you see a store front, nothing special, nothing different than most. But once you get in side you find yourself inside a store that has a plethora of items. Large meat section in the back which is shared with their best item, empanadas. They have a wide selection of flavors and their chimichurri is really to die for. You can buy single ones or get a whole doze, which is cheaper if you're buying 8 or so. I would highly recommend this place for your grocery needs but just know like most smaller convenience stores it won't have everything yet they have a lot more I see some others have. The service is also great here, always friendly cashiers and very helpful if you cant find anything. read more

Continental Gourmet - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Came here really quick for a quick takeout of their empanadas which luckily they all have the initials stamped on them so you will know what you're eating :) - Spinach - yummy - 4 stars - Regular chicken - just Ok - 3 stars - Regular beef - just Ok - 3 stars All empanadas weren't quite crispy enough as ones made on non-mass production scale but it is what it is. Will certainly return to try all other flavors. :) read more

Continental Gourmet - Spinach empanada was yummy - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Los peores chicharrones que he probado llegue alas 8 de la mañana pedí una libra según eran frescos y estaban súper helados no tenían nada de sabor están horribles no recomiendo esta tienda para nada están asquerosos read more

Continental Gourmet - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Purchase empanadas this morning as a regular customer but very dissatisfied burnt and with a bad smell as if they were rotten or used oil. If u buy today or next days keep an eye on bad food. Bad service as I called and said they would refund but the owner stated they would refund half of the money for something I didn't like smh read more

Omg i'm so sad! First off- this is mainly a review for their empanadas... which i used to love. Came by to grab some for a get together a week ago, and what in the world happened? The crust was not great and not consistent... they seem to be using random crusts? They were all just sort of small and sad. The worst was the pepperoni, which my son loves, tasted OLD. We tossed them. I see other recent reviewers like them. Maybe it was a mistake of someone keeping older ones; I just wouldn't risk it again. The market itself is a nice little market that I've picked up things here and there (i think yuca flour was the last thing i got), so I haven't been in awhile. I'm just pretty sad about the state of the empanadas. I would never get them there again... and that was the main draw for me. read more

Don't even waste your time coming! They close whenever they feel like it and have terrible service. You come to buy something and politely ask to enter, the cashier gives you super dirty looks... insane!! Terrible service and honestly a waste of a shop, please shut down if you don't want to be here! read more

Working in area seen they have empanadas and pulled up after work I ordered 4 empanadas 2spicy beef one chorizo and one spicy chicken, let's start by the crust of the empanadas they ok not that great 2 were cooked in my opinion good the other like had raw dough on it they were cooked just had that pale look I paid like $18 out the door for the 4 which I think was way over priced for the amount of meat you get , but the meat was good quality the beef was good well they were all good nothing like WOW I think if u ever try Tito's in El Monte you would understand my disappointment in this place I'd give them 3.5 but they don't have half's overall the 3 stars are for size and $$$ cost of the empanadas because the meat was good just very small portions I think it should of cost $10 tops for 4 of them empanadas not $18 anyways I did tell the girl if there good I'll be back and buy a 12 because the 12 is $32 but ya let's just say I'm not paying that much for this is rather just pass by Tito's in El Monte and not be disappointed read more

We came here during a quick lunch run. The store sits in a little corner and it has written "Empanadas" all over it so you wont miss it. There is enough parking available too. This is a grocery store with lots of Latin foods. We came here for the empanadas but they also have sandwiches. I was unable to order a sandwich because the bread guy did not show up (one star down). We did get over a dozen of Empanadas. Half a star down because the empanadas look bigger in display than what we got. It ends up being more of a snack and one would not be enough. I do not eat that much but 4 were enough to satisfy me. My friends had to eat 6-8 to be full. Beef empanada: its pretty delicious. The beef is well seasoned and moist without being oily. Chicken empanada: it was moist and it had vegetables. Apple empanada: it is almost like a McDonalds pastry but better. Spicy beef: it is good but quite spicy. I was able to handle one and I do not eat spicy foods. However, I would not want to eat it again. Pepperoni empanada: better than a hot pocket. A good amount of pepperoni but it didn't have that much cheese. It is good to note that the empanadas are pre-prep but cooked to order. So they do not taste over cooked or stale. We waited about 10mins for the empanadas to be out of the oven. During that time, one can walk around and check the other Latin foods available. read more

Continental Gourmet - Empanadas' menu - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Terrible customer service June 28th. Walked in to order a steak sandwich and empanadas. The two male workers stared at me confused looking irritated that they have to work and breaking up their conversation. They continue to talk to each other after I made my order with the slowest intent to proceed with my order. After 20-30 seconds standing in the same position I walked out. Rather go to the Lomita location at this point. read more

The staff is very friendly! The counter speed is ok. You are getting fresh baked empanadas! Good assortment of empanadas... our faves are the spicy beef and the spinach . The sandwiches de mija were not it. Too dry! read more

In the mood for some yummy empanadas? Come to continental gourmet for the best empanadas in town!! A assortment to choose from for your taste!! The cashier was a pleasure to do business with!!! I can highly recommend this business. read more

Continental Gourmet - Empanada heaven - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

This little market is famous for their empanadas. For years I've been gifting the in laws side of the family, and friends these empanadas and they love it. The funny thing is, not sure why they always mess up on the orders. This Christmas, I ordered 2 different times and both times the flavors were wrong. Example, a box of 2 beef, 2 spicy beef, 2 chicken. They packed 2 beef, 2 spicy chicken and 2 spinach. Oy vy!! My favorite is the beef. They are so delicious and full of flavors. The spicy chicken and beef is a bit too spicy for me ( I'm at a siracha hot sauce level) but for those that can take the heat, spicy beef is good. Spinach and chicken is a bit bland, can add a bit more seasoning to them. They also sell bottle chimichurri but I'm not liking the aftertaste of the oil (could be a stale oil bottle I got) read more

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Excellent service and the empanadas are definitely delicious and so amazing, the chilli spice is amazing and not overwhelming or overkill when spice heat is involved. I recommend this foodie cuisine , go early lol I still have one to eat tonight ! read more

Continental Gourmet - Apple filling yummm - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Empanadas ! Empanadas! Empanadas ! First had these at the LA galaxy game and they are so delicious! Beef, spicy beef, spinach, chicken, spicy chicken ! So delicious ! read more

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The empanadas are . The service is amazing the food is great . The ambiance is also great read more

Continental Gourmet - Meat market - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Wow! Did I just get transported to Cartagena, Colombia or Cabos, Baja California?! I am so impressed by the incredible amount of distinct Latino-America products, from the sweets to the drinks! Aside from the merchandise available, the empanadas I tried were exquisite! Of the 9 options, I tried three: the pomodoro (elevated hot pocket), spicy chicken and the spicy beef. Of the three, my favorite was the SPICY BEEF!! The flavors were intoxicating, lots of veggies (onions, tomatoes, Chile verde) with ground beef, combined with spicy salsa and even though it was spicy I wish I would have gotten 2 more despite wanting a cold coke. The spicy chicken was good but the chicken breast was a bit chewy--possibly over cooked. Lastly, the pomo was amazing! Honestly, I would get two pomos and two spicy beefs next time. As for the price, it was $3 each. Not bad at all! Highly recommend! read more

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Still a neighborhood gem! This Argentinian market has South American and Central American specialty imported products and quality deli selections. My fave are the Argentinian empanadas! Soooo tasty! The beef empanadas were always popular at potlucks and get-togethers. I also brought spinach empanadas which were always well received at events. Always good to call ahead for empanada orders. The deli clerk and the cashiers have always been kind to me. Parking is usually easy peasy for me either in their small parking lot or street parking on Gramercy. I've been to the other locations in the South Bay but, this one is most convenient for me. ¡Felicitaciones! read more

Continental Gourmet - Empanadas! - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

This place is a hidden gem! The empanadas are always fresh and tasty. They have a variety Beef, chicken, veggie and ham and cheese. You can choose from spicy to none spicy in case folks are on the fence on spice. Great service and decent prices. Always makes my team happy! read more

Lo más parecido a lo que comía en mi tierra maternal. Closest food to my Argentinean home read more

A friend picked up a dozen and shared it with me. I had been wanting to try their empanadas for some time and boy it did not disappoint! I ate a chicken and beef one and it was so good. Definitely coming back to try the other ones. read more

Continental Gourmet - Beef and chicken empanadas - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

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I love coming here to grab me a dozen of empanadas!!! Long drive,but it's worth it! Plus, they have a lot of great sauces and I love their selection of chips/snacks! read more

Very yummy empanadas, my favorite was the spicy beef and chicken. Big plus is that they use little beef chunks instead of ground beef- it's the little details that mean so much. I just wish I had some chimichurri to dip these tasty bad boys in (I'm sorry, I love to dip my empanadas in a good chimichurri sauce.) They also have a great assortment of fresh meat, produce, and international groceries. read more

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Love empanadas! This is the original location and the best. All of them have a stamp on them with initials indicating what flavor they are. They have ham and cheese, beef, spicy beef, chicken, and spinach. These are the ones I order most of the time. My wife who is a Sol-Cal native, I'm from Nor-Cal, says this place has been there for over 20 years. Anyway, they have many things that are hard to get items from South America as well. Most of you probably have had these treasures already. I don't need to tell you to come here. read more

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BEST empanadas I've ever had :) At a good price! With friendly employees. My favorite is the spinach & cheese. Brought a few dozen boxes for my neighbor's birthday party. And everyone loved it :) read more

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I don't know what happened. I usually buy empanadas from here. I bought 14 empanadas today to share with coworkers, trusting that they would be consisten with the flavor. It was so inedibly salty that my husband couldn't even finish one. If I knew that they were going to be this salty I would have never bought so many. Now I am stuck with 13 extremely salty empanadas that no one can eat and no food to share with coworkers. read more

Continental Gourmet - a hand holding a burrito - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

Empanadas are baked fresh and had a robust and flavorful filling. Spicy beef was a tad too spicy and I like heat, but there's so much flavor that I would order the regular beef instead of Spicy beef. The chicken empanadas were also excellent. No need for chimichurri( not included), but cooling guacamole would be a perfect accompaniment. $24. 07 per Dozen ( tax included) All in all, very good, but I did miss the green olives that are usually an ingredient. read more

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Empanadas here the best around. So many flavors to choose from. I'm really liking the pepperoni and apple ones at the mount.

Great empanadas. Especially the spicy ones. However, I'm inclined to give them a low score because they now charge you 3.5% of your total if you pay with a card. That's a complete rip off and should be illegal. Will not be going back. read more

Highly recommend the Empanadas! Very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend this business to anyone looking for authentic Empanadas.

I'm so upset because the last time I came here i picked up chicken empanadas was with shredded chicken this time yuk purée chicken cheese disgusting read more

Continental Gourmet - Nasty purée chicken with cheese vs a month ago it was shredded chicken with vegetables just disgusting - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

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Seen this place on the way home a few times and finally decided to stop. It's a small neighborhood market with a small carniceria in the back with a special treat. ....."Empanadas!!" I got the spicy beef, spicy chicken, spinach and ham/cheese. Spicy beef was the winner for me. Apparently they have three locations but I will definitely be back as I love to support local businesses. read more

Continental Gourmet - Grocery Near Me - Gardena, California

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I drive by this market at least 4 times a month and booked marked it over a year ago. So when I had the opportunity yesterday, I dip in and parked! It's a neighborhood market, I'm sure all the locals shop here. The cashier was super friendly and very helpful. It sucks I forget her name. But because I didn't look familiar to her she immediately gave me instructions on how to order and Empanadas. I mean, I'ma keep it real that's obviously why I was there. :) So what I've learned, is Empanadas are traditionally made in different ways. So I decided to only order a 1/2 a dozen. I went with 3 Chicken and 3 Beef. What I liked about these Empanadas are the feeling. They kept the seasoning under control, it was tender and the meat flavor was awesome. I could taste fresh peppers and onions as well. The breading was ok because it reminded me of a smash biscuit base. I like more of a pie crust flaky and buttery. And everyone has different expectations when it comes to traditional food. I would definitely recommend this local neighborhood market for their Empanadas. Good food, welcoming people and a great experience! read more

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Decided to check this place out as I was craving for Miga. We have ordered empanada from another location, but since we were less than 1.5 miles from this one, decided to go. I was amazed that it was clean and organized. Staff were really friendly and was patient when I tried deciding on what to get. Too many choices...LOL. Meat was fresh. Be definitely back read more

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0 Stars. The cook never wants to make anything from the menu that's prepared on the grill. Belen the owner should fire this lazy guy. He's causing her to lose money. I don't go there any more. read more