FAROLA

Stumbled upon this place while driving from Little River toward San Francisco.... Didn't disappoint…read moreus at all. Their Mocha did not leave bad taste in my mouth and strawberry scone was not too sweet!!! This place was super cute and staff were so friendly.

This seems to be a poppin lil local spot, which is what made us stop in the first place. But if…read moreyou're just passing through like we were, I'd advise to keep driving. I'm giving 2 stars bc we had some very decent empanadas while waiting for our paninis. Not great texture but I'll give it to them for flavor. What shocked me was the arrival of my lemon artichoke panini. This was literally a tomato sandwich (cold tomato inside) and a slice of cheese. I'd asked the girl up front if something had been forgotten and she confirmed this was right. It's not an oversight on the part of the kitchen, but a purposeful abomination of a sandwich. With tax and a small tip, it's an $18 tomato sandwich. Crazy work!

Summer wrap

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Chicken mango wrap

Mendocino Cakes

5.0(3 reviews)

13.8 mi

I reached out less than a week before my wedding and Talia was super quick to respond and willing…read moreto deliver with such short notice. The pre-prepared flavor combos on the site all sounded amazing and we had a hard time choosing (we chose the amaretto almond with cherries cake). The whole process was seamless and the cake was delicious - we got a bunch of compliments! Highly recommend if you need a cake in the Mendocino area.

Hand such a great experience with Mendocino cakes. The cake turned out perfect and she help me…read morematch the frosting to a cake topper. Looked as good as it tasted.

Wedding cake

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Wedding cake

Mayan Fusion

4.3(1k reviews)

38.1 mi

We visited Fort Bragg and turned to Yelp for recommendations, and Mayan Fusion absolutely…read moredelivered. This place is bursting with bold, authentic flavors and offers a true gastronomic experience. We ordered the Tapas Trio, Traditional Cochinita Pibil, and the Cioppino, and every dish was outstanding. The appetizer was packed with flavor, the pibil was beautifully seasoned and tender, and the cioppino had a rich, layered broth that was delicious without being overpowering. The kids had the Alfredo and cheeseburger which they both devoured. On top of the incredible food, our server was genuinely warm and attentive, which made the experience even better. No picture made it coz we were too hungry.

Uhm, this was just okay. Definitely a tourist trap that preys on "foodies" looking for something a…read morelittle different on vacation. We ordered the Mayan dip, papatzul, and it was the highlight of our meal. My husband was astounded by the $15 price tag on a few ounces of dip surrounded by housemade tortilla chips that definitely could have come from a bag, ngl. It was pretty interesting and flavorful, but definitely was not good value. I ordered the Mayan tamales and was severely disappointed. Other than being wrapped in a banana leaf instead of a corn husk, this was your average to mediocre tamale. Also I ordered the rajas tamal, one with cheese and one with chicken. I guess I should have known that both are rajas, the chicken one just comes with a handful of (average) chicken tinga on top. My husband ordered the fried cod sandwich which was fine. We've never seen a slice of bread that large, but overall, it was a pretty basic sandwich. Good but not special. Overall, I would definitely skip this place. Try something better!

Interior

Lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream

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Mama Zara Empanadas

5.0(4 reviews)

50.1 mi

Friendly service, and the empanadas were soooo delicious! The masa was light and fluffy, a good…read moreportion and generous filling. They cater and have pop ups from what I know, but I'm hoping they'll have a stationary spot (like a truck) in the future!

OMG!!!!!!! I just discovered this incredible Columbian empanada spot at the Cotati farmers market!…read moreI got one of each on the menu - so 6 total because there were 2 veggie options, one with cheese and one without, ate 3 of them and went back to get 2 more for breakfast!! Really reasonable price for the amount of awesome you get to eat! Also came with two sauces, a creamy cilantro and a vinegary sauce that had a little spice to it. The young guy that helped me also told me how to eat them the Columbian way by spooning the sauce on instead of dipping! Also came with a few bites of salad which was a nice fresh element. The empanada dough is made of corn so it's technically gluten free for you sensitive folk and is perfectly fried to a crisp! This might be the longest Yelp review I have written but seriously I am already wishing I would have gotten more!!! Tonight was the last Cotati market but they assured me I can find them at the Santa Rosa Farmer's Lane market on Saturdays! You can follow them on Instagram @mamazara.empanadas to find out where else you can find them or you can hire them to cater your next event!! Im telling you everyone will be glad you did!! https://www.mamazaraempanadas.com/ call, email, DM or go find them right now. -And buy twice as many as you think you need! Seriously the best thing i have eaten in awhile and last weekend I had brisket smash burgers and birria ramen! Literally trying to plan a party now so i can get empanadas catered!

Chicken. Size: L & M

Chicken and potatoes. Sizes: L & M

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Beef and potatoes Size: L & M

Vinoma

4.9(535 reviews)

60.4 mi

What a wonderful experience! I was in rohnert Park for a short stay and was very excited to try…read morethis place and I always love to try empanadas wherever I go. I must say, I have had a lot of empanadas in my life in several countries including argentina and every time I see an empanada place in the states and these are hands down the best I've ever had. I was greeted at the door by a precious woman that took my order and came back 10 minutes later with a package that looked like a beautiful birthday gift with the most beautiful flower on top. The staple beef and spicy beef delivered a mouthful of flavorful deliciousness. The more unique flavors of the spinach artichoke and the plum bacon elevated the traditional empanada experience. The blueberry cobbler was a perfect end to a perfect meal. This small little place attached to a gas station was a surprising gem of an experience and I will be sure to make a point to go back the next time I'm in town.

This place makes the best empanadas and canastaitas (think tiny quiche)…read more We have a home in Argentina and think Vinoma makes the very best! The owner wife of Vinoma is from Argentina and we were told the recipes that owner husband, Brian, uses were his mother-in-laws. Then he add his own magic touch and creativity! You can eat them in you car, sit outside at their tiny table (weather permitting) or take them home. It is also great to purchase them frozen and cook them in your oven when you like. P. S. They make great appetizers for when guests come over!

Menu

Al pastor in the back 5/5

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Spicy Beef Empanadas, Bacon/Plum and an heart shaped alfajor for dessert.

Guiso Latin Fusion

4.7(562 reviews)

41.2 mi

We were able to score an early table at Guiso while we were picking up wine nearby. This is the…read moreone place that we try to get to every time we are in town. The food is consistently excellent and elevated, the staff remains professional while still keeping the home-y feel of the restaurant, and I could drink Carlos' passion fruit vinaigrette as an aperitif. We did the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings and loved every course. The wines were also well curated and matched to the food. We have come here many times, but this was the first chef's menu we tried from him, and we were impressed. Highest recommendation!!!

Fabulous! First…read morevisit. GET A RESERVATION. This place is TINY. 16? seat. Hog Island oysters with a pineapple shaved ice concoction. Not sweet. Delicious Pastelitos de papa - corn fritters filled w/potato & veg. Light & crispy outside. Creamy & delicious inside. Impressive Quesatinga's - OMG Flavor bomb. Luscious, rich chicken and quesillo wrapped in the best blue corn tortilla you've ever had. Reminded me of quesabirria tacos. Paella Caribeña - An amazing fusion dish. A cross between paella and jambalaya. Chicken, linguistic, shrimp, and clams, with an array of vegetables, in a spicy tomato sauce. Superb. Ample wine list. Sorry, no room for dessert. Friendly servers. Unique space.

Cozy interior

Rock fish tacos

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Beef skewers

Garden Bakery

4.1(127 reviews)

33.5 mi

Please, just stop by here for their blueberry cream cheese danish. I :::::::promise::::::: you will…read morenot regret it. It's what I would imagine what a danish would taste in heaven. I will say however that it's one of those places where you just come in and order at the counter and find a spot to sit outside. We went to the Waiting Room just before we came here and were so turned off by the flies hovering over their sad pastry selection and their arrogant attitude.

Tucked away down a street is the Garden Bakery, a hidden gem. Get their empenada and get it heated…read moreand thank me later. It's huge and almost like a pasty and it's delicious. We also got the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and we were THRILLED because we both love this combo and can never find it in a bakery. Highly recommend. The girl behind the counter was so friendly (she heated up our empenada and wrapped it for us so we could take it to go). There's also a cute seating area outside where people can hang out. Love it!

Cream cheese mango danish

Blueberry cream cheese 1/2 left!

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Pupuseria Salvadorena

3.6(473 reviews)

56.4 mi

Wow. Where else can you get a hot pupusa (filled with cheese and shrimp) with table service for $5?…read moreAnd one is enough for a light meal! Wanna be a hero? Take the whole family and your neighbors. Nice fast service too. :0D

My son likes to come here and while the food is consistently good and fresh, the service is…read moreconsistently slow and unorganized... I've done both take out and dine in, most visits there's been lots of staff but it takes a while to get anyone's attention. Which ever route you take dining here, give yourself time, you'll be waiting a while before you get your freshly made to order food. The food is always good though, so I would say it's worth the wait. While this spot isn't my first pick for dinner options in the area it's still a strongish contender for the food quality only. Overall, 7/10. Bring your patience.

Dining area

Marinated cabbage between 2 halves of my PBC Pupusa topped w red/green sauce

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El Porteño

4.4(85 reviews)

76.9 mi

"This location is in the OXBOW Market" I Grabbed 2 Fuggazetta empanadas, which have cheese and…read moreonion. It's perfection, the dough is flaky like a beautiful pie crust, it's too dang delicious. I've tried over the years at their other location in the SF Ferry Building, try all their delicious empanadas. You cannot go wrong here; these are absolutely the best empanadas I've ever had. If you see an El Porteño, I suggest you order some; you will not be disappointed. The interior is just as delicious as the crust. The service is always on point, efficient, and quick. You're in and out of there. If you like empanadas, this is your place. Cheers, my friends SYOY 07/17/26

We are fortunate to be able to visit Napa a few times a month. When visiting Napa we go downtown…read moreand also pop into the Oxbow Market. The market is very vibrant and always bustling. My go to there is El Porteño. I was surprised to learn this was a San Francisco company, then remembered I had one at The Embarcadero. They usually have them ready to serve or you can wait a little. There is plenty to see in the market. The ambience at the market is nice, ordering empanadas is a breeze, and they pair well with wine.

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Inside carne.... beef, raisin, egg, olive

Gualala Seafood Shack

4.3(202 reviews)

31.4 mi

Amazing fish and chips amazing clam chowder most companies will not let me order from the kids…read moremenu, but come on. I can't eat all my food and I like variety the nice gentleman let me order a kids, fish and chips and a clam chowder this way I could have my variety and not waste any food. It was truly amazing. Friendly guys and finger lickin good food. Shoe string fries were crispy !

We were visiting the area and wanted to try some seafood, so we stopped by the Gualala Seafood…read moreShack. The space was really clean. They have outdoor and indoor seating which is really nice. We got the clam chowder, the calamari, and the fish and chips. The clam chowder was very basic not a lot of flavor. I thought that the calamari and the fish and chips were very very oily. The meal filled us up, but it was pretty expensive for what it was. The service was really nice. I like the folks working there. I thought the food was pretty okay.

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Food is amazing!!!! If you haven't checked this spot out it's definitely a must! Authentic empanadas, light crispy fresh dough. Fantastic burgers and fries, and ever changing specials. Highly recommended!!! read more

Catherine P.

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Great pricing, amazing food. And great customer service. A great first time would definitely recommend and come back.

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