Seeing as it's focused on its coffee just as much as their empanada, I ordered their empanada and coffee deal. Sadly, they didn't have decaf coffee so I was given some teas to select from. Looking back, I think I overpaid when I switched to a tea. The empanada tasted good but I wasn't impressed with the pastry - it was tough and greasy. The flavor of the filling was close to some of my favorites yet not quite there. It's a nice midday snack, but I don't know if it's worth coming back to since it shares the small lot with The Taco Stand. read more

Not a solid 5 star for me, I was between 4 and 5. And I guess I leaned towards the 5 so here we are. My criticism, the chicken tasted like ham cheese. I think it was ham cheese. Lol Sweet corn basil needed more basil. But ratatouille empanadas. Nailed. That thing with chimichuri sauce. I will travel to get my hands on those. I felt some empenadas scores higher than others. But overall, I think this place is worth another visit. read more

These were delicious! No line and small shop. Got the 3 empanada combo and tried the lamb, corn, and mushroom ones with the basic chimichurri sauce. My favorite was the lamb as it was so tender and flavorful. The corn came in second as it was sweet and yummy! The mushroom was ok, the flavors of the goat cheese and mushroom were very strong, so if you dont like goat, it tastes heavy of that. The chimmichurri sauce was super delicious and balanced the empanadas perfectly! Would love to come back and try more flavors next time. read more

Empanada Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is so great! My daughters loved the chicken empanadas so much they were fighting over the last piece. Very friendly service; will be a staple for when we are in the area. read more

Empanada Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Hidden gem in La Jolla! Empanada's are delicious and the people that work there are so lovely. Perfect for a quick & very tasty meal. read more

Empanada Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Great tasting & filling empanadas, one of the best I've had. My favorite is the lamb, it's hard to find good lamb anywhere but here their lamb is very good. Their beef & ham & cheese ones are good too & so is their sauce, you can get spicy or regular, both times I came here they were very good. I love that they are not fried but baked & the crust is pressed tight & good & their well packed with meat. They have a good deal too, get 3 for $11.95, I don't come to La Jolla often I live in Chula Vista but for now on when I do I will go out my way to come here to get my Lamb Empanadas :) read more

Empanada Kitchen - Lamb Empanada's are on point here! Real lamb! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing empanadas! Not too greasy and so much filling variety! The lamb is a must get if you're a fan of lamb! The chimichurri was amazing as well with a nice vinegar touch to it! Everyone here is friendly as well! read more

Tried the chicken and the beef empanadas. Both were strangely both dry and greasy. Basically the oil separation that can happen when the filling is old and stale. The empanada dough was heavy and not flaky. Overall very mid. read more

Great empanadas as usual! This new location is in the same mini retail strip as the Taco Stand. I had a trio of empanadas: the breakfast with bacon, the corn and basil, and the monthly special, which came with cheese and onions. All the empanadas were very tasty and tasted even better with their chimichurri. The cheese and onions combination was delicious, and so was the corn and basil, which offered a touch of sweetness. The bacon and eggs empanada was very good too, but I would like to see some more bacon inside them. One thing all the three empanadas had in common was the great crust. They are baked to a golden brown and had good texture. Reheated them at home in a simple toaster oven works great or air fryer. Service is super friendly. The location has a few parking spaces in front and some inside seating. read more

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Yum! We were hungry while waiting in line for Taco Stand and I'm so glad we branched out. The special (cheese, onion, and oregano) was amazing. We also tried the (ground) beef, veggie and mushroom. They were all delicious. The empanada dough was perfectly crisp at the edges and doughy with the filling. Service was amazing. This location is new and they are making an effort to get the word out. It's worth a try! We'll definitely be back for more. read more

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Amazing Empanadas, I lived in Argentina and spot on. I highly recommend. Please stop by and the great tasting empanadas. read more

Homemade visiting a "Tia" vibes, great service! I tried a soup and empanadas they were both delicious. If you stay away from deep fried foods then don't get an empanada. read more

Empanada Kitchen is a great empanada spot offering a 3 for $11 special. I ordered catering for a large group, and they provide quick delivery. The chimichurri sauces are charged separately, but recommended to pair with any. Their ham and cheese in particular is simple but unique compared to other empanada places. Recommended for a quick bite if you're in the area! read more

There's a bunch of different eateries on Pearl Street, but there was no line and no waiting at the Empanada Kitchen on a Sunday evening. We enjoyed all of the flavors we got... mushroom and goat cheese, ham and cheese, lamb, chicken, and caprese as well as the chimichurri sauce (regular and spicy) that came on the side. The caprese was my fave. Nothing special about the crust of these empanadas, it didn't add much in terms of texture or flavor, but the ingredients inside each were really tasty. Service wasn't bad either, and indoor seating was available for us to dine in at this eatery, in a clean and casual, welcoming environment. read more

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My favorite flavor was the ham and cheese! Love this place when I'm craving empanadas. Definitely wish the chimichuri had a little more flavor but overall would recommend. Worker was very kind! read more

Love love love this spot! The empanadas are delicious, and I adore what the new owner is doing to transform the place into a cafe as well! The affogatos are scrumptious, and the music is always perfect for the vibe. The owner is so attentive, and takes care of your every need. I will be coming back! read more

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Absolute fantastic. The guy behind the counter gave us a clear description of all the information that we needed. We had four empanadas with the chimichurri sauce and it was amazing. I could've gone for four more. All the ingredients tasted super fresh, and the dough was not dry, but still crispy. read more

This hidden gem behind Taco Stand and a pizzeria is a must stop! They had so many varies of empanadas, even an apple pie dessert one! We had the beef and ham and cheese ones. My husband and I absolutely loved it and we had to get more! We also tried the Italian sausage one that's a special and I love the extra spice it had- so yummy! Loved the chimichurri sauce, so much that we got a bottle to go! We don't live near by but when we come to visit La Jolla, we will definitely be back! A delicious gem! read more

Empanada Kitchen - Apple Pie Empanada, Beef Empanada, Ham and Cheese Empanada, and Italian Sausage Empanada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a great quick grab & go meal. Always tasty & fresh. My favorite is the ratatouille and the mushroom & goat cheese.. Friendly family owned, always great service. Adorable atmosphere. read more

The empanadas tasted great I love the beef. The chili choir sauce was a great mix not too spicy. The service was fast and the cashier person was very helpful. Very quiet and welcoming. read more

Empanada Kitchen - Beef with chili churn mild on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Yum! Pretty tasty empanadas. Crispy texture and they don't skimp on the filling. My family grabbed a few empanadas while waiting in line for The Taco Stand. We got the Ham & Cheese, Ratatouille, and Caprese. All were flavored well and came out piping hot! I was surprised the caprese was really creamy, but overall delicious. The Ham & Cheese and Ratatouille were exactly what you'd expect. read more

Empanada Kitchen - 3-Pack of Empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

If you don't have time in line at the taco spot mosey over to Empanada Kitchen. Been twice and had one batch delivered. (Each flavour is clearly stamped into the pastry edge) Freshly baked, warm and delicious. A simple cleanly designed ambiance with kind staff. Any flavour is a nourishing winner. (Mushroom and Lamb are my faves though.) Don't forget the chimichurri! read more

Empanada Kitchen - Perfectly baked empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious small bites menu but can easily make a meal and fill up on several empanadas. Surprisingly not crowded. Comfortable seating and friendly service. Been here twice on our short visit to La Jolla and would come back to try the other flavors! read more

Oh my gosh what a treat! Deliciously crisp and hot empanadas! These were we so delightful and reasonably priced. I didn't think they were too small as someone previously commented. In fact they're perfect size for their 3 for $11 deal! The classic beef was my absolute favorite with their light but flavorful chimichurri sauce. My husband really enjoyed their chicken one too. I only wish they were in Orange County! read more

Quaint little shop, took 12 empanadas to-go. The food was good, reheated in the airfryer - don't made dinner super simple. 4 stars because the parking situation makes it very difficult to even go inside! read more

Great food my fav empanadas are the beef and the cheese with sweet corn. And great service.

Love the chicken empanadas, very good! The pastry tastes great and the seasoning inside is good too. Great for a snack or get a few for a meal. I liked the ham and cheese one too. read more

They have a fun looking, bright environment. They share with a burger place. We had a ham & cheese and a lamb empanada. My daughter and I loved them. They remind me of my mom's samosas. My only knock is that the empanadas are small for the price. The menu looked interesting, with lots more to try. read more

Small little place here the empanada was good and tasty. You order your food and then sit down no one waits in you.

Food was amazing, great service staff was super friendly and helpful. The ambiance is great the location is connected to a burger joint which great if you need other choices. All empanadas were tasty ask for their chimi churri sauce you can go wrong. read more

The food was amazing!! Service was really fast and very kind. The young lady who was working explained all the fillings and gave recommendations. We ordered 12 different kinds between 4 of us and all were so good! We had extra to take home too. The inside is in the smaller side but really cute and clean. Will definitely be back again! read more

Empanada Kitchen - Empanadas! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place! These empanadas are so delicious! I bought them for my kids because we have back to back to back sport events to get to and they are such a convenient meal on the go! Plus they're a crowd pleaser! My husband and my kids love these! The employees at this place are always so lovely, too! Very personable, which goes a long way with me! The whole environment reflects their products- warm on the inside! This place is surrounded by other good food spots too! Good pizza, good tacos, and my favorite burger place! Even when I eat somewhere else on this block I stop in and grab these empanadas! Yum! read more

Empanada Kitchen - Six empanadas stuffed with delicious chicken! So comforting and satiating! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Prompt service, and the food excellent. Oliver took care of us and gave great recommendations. Place is nice and clean, as well as the restroom. Would highly recommend. read more

If you want authentic Empanadas this is a must try place in La Jolla. The service is top notch and everything is fresh made to order. There is a nice bright clean space to enjoy your food. Do not miss visiting this place if you are in La Jolla. Thank you Empanadas Kitchen for bringing the Heat! read more

Empanada Kitchen - a yellow counter and yellow walls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Empanada Kitchen is a fast and healthy option when in La Jolla, it's the perfect beach snack. The empanadas are yummy and there are about 7 different kinds. The store is clean and well maintained and the service is very pleasant. They even have alfajores! I would come back with my kids since it's so accessible and practical. read more

Everything was great. Cheeseburger very tasty and juicy and chocolate milkshake was excellent!

Skip the Taco Stand line and enjoy the best Empanadas outside of Argentina. The flavor is outstanding, making it the perfect comfort food. read more

Stopped in here on a whim and experienced the best empanada ever! The owner recommended lamb, and it was truly phenomenal. So juicy and memorable! The owner was also great and offered us a bacon egg and cheese empanada too, which was also great. Would highly recommend! read more

A nice place to drop in for a quick lunch or to pick up and go. I had the Beef and Sweet Corn empanada with the spicy sauce. The dough was excellent. Very tasty. Staff is friendly. Highly recommend swinging by to try it out. First time trying argentinean food! read more

I love that I'm sitting here in the sun enjoying the best empanadas I've ever had while y'all starve in the Taco Stand line. Diversify! If you don't need to be seen/scene, go here. The chimchurri is crazy good!!! read more