Sooooo gooood!! Hands down the best empanadas I've had in SD. They're flaky and crispy and the…read morefillings are packed with flavor! My favorite is their jalapeño ham and cheese!! Been waiting for them to sell these again. I've also had the beef and buffalo which were delicious as well. They also include sauces but I can go without them because of all the flavor packed in one empanada!! YUM. They gave me the option to buy a pack frozen or freshly made (pre orders). I've had both options and loved the frozen option because I can just pop them in the air fryer or on a pan and whenever I'm craving some of their empanadas! Highly recommend getting trying their empanadas. Definitely will be a crowd pleaser at parties :)

These are the best empanadas hands down! The filling is always well seasoned and you can taste the…read morelove and care they put into each of their empanadas! It feels like a warm hug from your grandma when you're eating these, so I can understand why they are Buelas empanadas! My favorite are the ground meat ones and the buffalo chicken ones but honestly all of their flavors have been amazing! Their customer service has been impeccable each time I've ordered, and you feel good about supporting this business due to how great they treat you! These have become my go to for any potluck or get together, as they are a party favorite each time I've brought them! Please give them a try, you won't be disappointed! Ps: I wished they bottled their sauces because I'd slather everything in them! Haha

5 stars. Pastries, bagels, croissants, plonks. Breakfast & lunch sandwiches, all simple fresh and…read morereminiscent. Homemade dog treats. Overnight oats. Coffee! Classic coffees, but also Vietnamese iced/hot, ube lattes, and fun other flavors. Very nice to us every time we are here. It seems to be a hit. It can get pretty busy in AM! We started coming here every time after we bring our dogs to the park. Lovely morning routine. This country needs more small owned businesses that makes locals feel like family. Not all the chains that become so money hungry and impersonalized. This place is perfect.

I went out of my way to check out Gordy's Bakery, and it totally lived up to the local hype. It's…read moresuper low-key and no-frills, but that's part of the charm. I tried the gluten free ABC plonk (had to, after hearing about it), and now I get it...soft, buttery, just the right amount of sweetness. Simple, but really, really good. Every bite was a delight. Also, have to mention Nana behind the counter..so warm and welcoming, she really made the whole experience feel personal. Nothing fancy here, just solid baked goods and genuinely kind service. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. And oh yes, the coffee was excellent!

An excellent breakfast spot in a neighborhood full of great breakfast spots. I went on a Monday…read moremorning and sat on the spacious outdoor patio. The iced mojito is a must-try-so refreshing and energizing. It tastes like a top notch cold brew with fresh mint and a hint of sweetness. The bags of coffee beans are from Colombia and Mexico, where some of my favorite coffees are from. The Serrano Chile, egg & cheese empanadas were delicious and two were just enough for breakfast. The chocolate chip cookies are some of the best I've had. The baristas were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

This is a different type of coffee shop. It's small, cute, and has all outdoor seating that is…read moreshared with Haggo's. Don't come here if you are looking for an espresso, latte, or any other specialty coffee that you usually get at a coffee shop. Come here for one thing which is the MOJITO coffee. It's amazing and their specialty. I crave it sometimes. It's perfection iced. And then you get an empanada. Amazing breakfast. Again- this is NOT your regular coffee shop. There are plenty of other full service coffee houses in Leucadia. Come here for the Bump Special, which is the mojito. You won't regret it.

The food is amazing! The flour empanadas are crimped perfectly and so beautiful. The steak empanada…read moreis carefully cut with NO grizzle or fat and tender. The caprese is so fresh! The customer service is excellent, very friendly and there was a town center movie night so the streets were shut down and they told me just where to park and how to get there. Store is very clean and new looking. You have to try this place! Yum!

It's a cute little spot that you will see an oven that does the heating empanadas right away. I…read moreordered three empanadas for $15. Cheese and Ham, Spanish and chicken. They didn't have some of the steak or pepperoni ones. So the choice is a little limited if there is a larger order before your order. Location : is a bit hot inside Patio: cute and open up where you can take a sit and watch outside while enjoying your empanadas Taste wise: taste is pretty good, a bit expensive for the size and the breading or dough is a bit dry for my taste. The front desk guy is pretty friendly. Out of the three, my favorite is actually the Spanish! It's pretty cheesy too. Just wish there are hot sauces that can pair up with the empanadas. I did tried their little red sauce..it's pretty much tasted just tomatoes sauce in a way. If there were some hot sauces it would had been perfect Overall: I want them to do well, a bit expensive for three of them, and I might stop by when I crave it tho, not the usual tho. Again for the price is a bit expensive for it.

Food/drinks: 8/10 Service: 7/10…read moreAmbiance: 6.5/10 Coffee is mostly pourover so please note that! They have a mojito coffee that was really delicious (as good as philz). Good service and cute little coffee shop. Just note that there's no seating. Very to-go kind of place. There's a thrift shop right next door that's great too so have fun in there after getting a nice coffee!

If you like your coffee straight up with no fuss then this is your place for solid coffee. At this…read moreto go shop you will not find coffee drinks loaded with sugar, milk etc, but rather a focus on quality coffee. You can get your coffee with agave or natural sugar if you need sweetness. Plus they sell yummy empanadas which is perfect for breakfast! If coffee is not your thing there are tea drinks and hot chocolate too. On rainy days hot chocolate is free (it rained today). Services is super friendly and accommodating! As this is more of a to ho shop, there are no tables. Outside of the shop there is a bar that you can stand up and drink at. Parking lot available too which is a bonus as so close to the beach! I will definitely be back for my caffeine and empanada fix!

I had a very notable lunch here! We loved the empanadas and calamari, and I was having the best…read morelomo saltado of my life until I noticed I was having an allergic reaction! Apparently the calamari was dusted with sesame seeds, and I didn't think to disclose this at Peruvian... but this is where the waiter checked on me and was wonderful as I was going through this. I bought a pack of carne empanadas and enjoyed those later at home. I'll definitely be back, just no calamari next time!

Upon arrival this place was very busy so I definitely recommend a reservation if you're thinking of…read morecoming here! The space is small and intimate and I think it would be a nice place for a casual date! We were seated quickly and the server was really great throughout the whole meal and very knowledgeable about the food. I appreciated that he let us know about the specials without us needing to ask. We started off with some drinks. I got a red wine sangria and it was good but I did find it to taste a bit watered down but it wasn't a huge deal! We also got a carne empanada and the flavor was to die for. The beef and onion was so delicious and savory. It was juicy inside but the outside was crispy and dry not soggy at all. The portion size was fairly large as well. We also got the yuca frites. They were good. Crispy but still nice and starchy and filling. Not my favorite dish but only because of personal preference and not because they didn't do it well! Lastly we ended with the pork shank special they had for the night. It was absolutely amazing. The meat just fell off the bone and was so tender. I loved how the mushroom and spinach came with the pork. All of the different parts of the fish came together really well to made it exceptional. It was a hearty and comforting meal and I wish it were on their regular menu! I'm excited to come here again in the future to try more dishes.

Placed order through DoorDash, the shop called me and said they don't have order in the system…read more They were rude on the phone. Instead of honoring the order or even trying to call DoorDash to figure out what happened, hung up the phone leaving the driver and myself hanging. Trash level customer service.

Was totally unimpressed by the food here. Full disclosure, we get the food through Relish catering…read more The only options to order there were the combos, fine. I got to my lunch late, so it was cold. Fine. Not their fault. What was their fault: the rice was dried out and crunchy like it had been sitting since the day before. It was inedible. The beans were fine. The ham and cheese empanada tasted so mustardy the other flavors were overwhelmed. I couldn't make the cheese out at all. The other empanada was not memorable as I can't even remember what it was. Chicken or beef. Anyway, all I remembered was not to order from here again. I'm actually getting a cold sandwich from a not favorite place as the other option instead of trying this again. That dried out rice destroyed my trust.

What a wonderful surprise to have found a Peruvian/Colombian restaurant in the heart of Oceanside…read moreCalifornia ! My daughter and I were on our way to find some food and by our luck we saw the billboard Casera! We looked at the menu and were taking it back it was a Colombian/Peruvian restaurant it had messed up both worlds ! Lomo Saltado , Bandeja Paisa, Arepas, Alfajores, Buñuelos, Pilsen Callao, Postobon, Inka Kola! Every Peruvian in Colombian dream when it comes to food! We had a Lomo Saltado, a Peruvian staple! They knocked it out of the park! A lot of places miss the Mark but this place got it just right the flavors were great the meat was just tender with a side of rice and the fries it was just perfect! Had an Arepa con Queso because yes! Pilsen Callao to wash it down with! Also had a chat with the owner who had a similar backstory like mine half Colombian half Peruvian from New York and now resides in San Diego! So if you're in Oceanside and you want a great place to have lunch or dinner, look no further than Casera!

I enjoy a good Latin or South American dish and this place is mainly Peruvian & Colombian themed…read more I'm familiar with some Brazilian food and brands so I'm thrilled when I can come here for a Guaraná soda. I've had everything from their saltado dishes, empanadas of various kinds, an assortment of their pastries, and ready to go drinks. Everything has been good for the most part. Tho when I'm craving a dessert stop here I favor the guava pastry and the alfajores, & you have to special order the cheese Pastry/bread. I'm a huge fan of "pudim" that's how you say flan in Portuguese! Yet the flan is not my favorite here since the sugar caramelization it's usually cooked too much, causing a burnt flavor, and the consistency is too aerated rather than having a creamy and smooth consistency. I've tried it a few times and that seems to be their consistent style. We get cravings for this place and like that we're mainly serviced by the nice owners of this restaurant. The restaurant is decorated in their native culture in mind. I love that! If you're craving a good empanada or a sweet tooth treat come and give them a try!

I was in the Encinitas area again and was hungry. I actually came to this area for a different…read morerestaurant for breakfast but saw this Cuban restaurant, El Cubano, and I rarely turn down Cuban food. There was ample parking due to this area being a strip mall type of establishment. I headed to the food court area and stumbled on El Cubano. I decided to choose a go-to item, the Ropa Vieja and I got it with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. A salad also came with the plate. Everything had a nice flavor to it. I really enjoyed the ropa vieja. I just wished there was a bigger portion because I'm a growing boy lol. I will for sure return to try some of their other items.

El Cubano is one of the restaurants located at The Island. Just keep in mind, there's only outdoor…read moreseating. It offers a good variety of fresssh authentic Cuban dishes which are yummy. I've tried Cuban food before and looove it. For transparency, I did experience a dish that had a lot of salt; but because the welcoming staff provided excellent service, it made up for it. I still highly recommend this place to check out.

First time visit, the food is outstanding, Best Chicken fried Steak west of Texas…read more Service outstanding. Love the atmosphere, cool vibes, and laid back no pressure.

The food was meh. I had the tuna nachos, and they were fine but lacked overall flavor and then we…read morealso ordered a flatbread which was basically an oval pizza. It was fine but also lacked flavor, and salt. We tried this place because we heard from a neighbor that they had good drinks and live music. Maybe that where we went wrong, because the food was not good. The margarita was good.