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    Johnny Pacific

    4.6 (2.4k reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Half Order of Fries
    Todd K.

    We came here to grab some empanadas to go as we just finished dinner but wanted to try these later on and are we glad we did! We got the 4 pack along with a half order of fries. We got the beef, chicken, chorizo potato & tinga. All of them were so flavorful without being too salty. The half order of fries was huge! Enough to feed 3 or 4 people as a side. The place was super clean and the staff was incredibly friendly. I'm so glad we stopped by as we will definitely be back again!

    Jamie F.

    Johnny Pacific is so good it's addictive. In fact I found myself coming back 2 days in a row after I discovered this restaurant yesterday.i was referred by an acquaintance. Johnny Pacific is worth a drive to the valley. There are many flavors of empanadas from which to choose. I ordered rhe spinach and cheese and veggie empanada. Both are poppin. I was dreaming about the spinach & cheese empanada! It was that delicious! Also got rhe watermelon Agua Fresca. Just perfect, not too sweet. Restaurant is extremely clean and cool decor with a surfing theme and even surfing magazines. Casual, comfortable seating. Very friendly and warm staff. Excellent parking in this unassuming strip mall. You're going to become a regular once you try Johnny Pacific! Reasonable prices.

    The Lunch Combo - Beef Empanada & Kailua Pig Empanada with 1/2 salad
    Aryo S.

    Johnny Pacific has a great reputation of being a special gem, specializing in Latin-Caribbean and Pacific Island inspired empanadas. It's been around for over 20 years and is currently in a newer space than it was before; featuring more parking and a larger space. Ambiance: The interior has a relaxed feel with beachy surfer themed decor. It has a clean modern feel with a bunch of tables featuring accent colored chairs. There is music in the background and a TV on the wall featuring surfing videos. Service: You order at the counter, they ring you up and you get the food brought out. You can see the kitchen as it's open. It was my first time and it was a simple and easy experience. Everything came out in a timely fashion. Food: Some of their specialities include the 20+variations of fried empanadas (meats, chicken, pork, veggie, dessert) that come in both savory and sweet types, as well as their speciality plates such as their Korean-style flat iron steak skewers and chicken satay. The sauces they serve with their empanadas are incredible and some of the best I've ever had such as their chimmi-churri, basil-aioli and sweet & sour Thai. I recently did the lunch combo featuring a choice of a 1/2 salad or 1/2 fries, choice of any two empanadas and a canned drink. I chose beef and Kailua pig empanadas; both were great, empanadas didn't break apart and were crispy, everything was seasoned well; the filling of the beef was a bit more than the Kailua pig however. Drinks: They have various drinks such as lemonade, juices, sodas/soft drinks, and some beers on tap. Parking: The lot is large and has ample parking depending on the day and time. Prices: Prices are to the times that we're in...so not too great. Ala carte empanadas are $5+ but as you order more (4, 12) the prices come down a slight bit.

    #1 Korean style plate
    Stacy S.

    Amazing food & great service everytime we've gone!! Love their #1 Korean style plate & chicken empanada has become my fave now next to the apple caramel one. And can't forget their yummy guava lemonade!! Thank you for your hospitality!!

    Brian S.

    The good: the food and service is consistently great. What changed: the price of Inca Kola. Was $1.95, just like other canned soft drinks, and now $3.50 (or a $1.25 surcharge on the Lunch Special). Rationale was that suppliers cost on Inca went up. But here are some facts: According to Amazon price tracker, Inca sold for about $35 for a 24-can flat. In December 2025 the price spiked to $41, and then receded back to 35... and has held constant fever since. Why I am even writing about this: the menu board has Inca priced at 1.95. Apparently the owner changed the price on the register but couldn't be bothered to update the display menu or recognize that the price spike appears to have been a momentary blip. Like the price of gas and coffee, rises like a rocket but falls like a feather.

    Lunch combo with fries
    Jessy M.

    It's time for another update! I've been coming to this restaurant for several years now. In fact, I've been coming here ever since they were located in a smaller spot across the street from their current location. This restaurant is known for its bold, Latin-American and Pacific-inspired street food-style dishes. They offer items such as empanadas, skewers, salads, and much more! This restaurant has a relaxed, unpretentious, surf-inspired vibe. It is perfect for a lowkey lunch or casual dinner rather than a formal night out. The restaurant is spacious and offers plenty of seating. While it is located in a big shopping center, parking can sometimes be hard to find. The staff and owner are friendly and welcoming, creating a positive and personable experience. The food is always ready in a reasonable amount of time. I have had a positive experience on every single one of my visits. My go-to order is always the lunch combo. The lunch combo comes with your choice of two empanadas, fries or salad (or half and half), and a drink. This restaurant offers a nice variety of empanada fillings, such as beef, Cajun sausage, chicken, BBQ pulled pork, chorizo and potatoes, and many more options. They also offer dessert empanadas. I usually stick with the beef empanadas and fries, and I upgrade my drink to one of their lemonades (guava, pineapple, or watermelon). They also offer signature dipping sauces such as chimi-churri, chipotle (my favorite), and BBQ. As a pro tip, you can also ask for a chili sauce that is not listed on the menu. The chili sauce adds a nice kick to the empanadas and fries. The beef empanada has a classic, savory ground beef filling. It is crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside. The fries are crispy, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. They pair well with the empanadas and dipping sauces. They are very generous with their portions of fries, giving you a heaping amount. It's enough to share with another person. The only lemonade that I've tried is their guava lemonade. The lemonade is sweet, tart, and refreshing. Overall, this restaurant offers a unique vibe, great service, and some of the best empanadas in the San Fernando Valley. If you are in the mood for food that is bursting with flavor in every bite, this is the go-to restaurant for you! Ratings: Empanadas - 5/5 Fries - 5/5 Guava Lemonade - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5

    Part of the inside 11/2025
    Tiffany A.

    I've only been here twice when visiting the valley, and I can say that the beef tinga empanadas are good!! i have tried both the chicken and the Kailua pork empanadas which are good too-- however, I would say get the beef tinga if you're thinking of trying just one! there's a large parking lot so easier parking than some of those really tight fitting parking lots in the valley the actual inside of Johnny pacific is more spacious than you think. It's clean and plenty of space for solo dining, a casual date, or even group dining tables! I remember when this place was a hole in the wall. They even serve beech now! I hope that they continue to flourish in this economy!- sending all the positive energy!

    Mailani S.

    Our favorite orders are the island style skewers, and the corn, mushroom, and Kailua pig empanadas!

    8/23/2025
    Dawn A.

    Atmosphere - Clean and casual. Lots of parking. Customer service - Friendly and helpful. Taste - We ordered empanadas (beef, chicken, mushroom, kalua, chorizo, apple, pineapple, flanada). Our favorites were the mushroom, kalua, chorizo, beef, apple, flanada and pineapple. We also loved the sauces (chimichurri, basil, caramel, chipotle and sweet and sour). The watermelon, pineapple and guava Fresca were fruity, refreshing and tasty. We loved everything so much we ordered 8 more to go! Price - Above Average but worth it!!! We live 33 miles away but woo be back!!!

    Signature salad
    Lisa S.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE JOHNNY PACIFIC!!! Their employees are incredibly friendly and the food is incredibly fresh and super delicious! We stop here any chance we get! The restaurant is super cute and clean. Highly recommend Johnny pacific if you're in the area! You won't be disappointed

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    Shanoah N.

    Been coming here since they had a smaller store front across the street. Always greeted with a friendly staff. Everything here is so delicious. Can never decide on which empanada to eat. The chorizo and beef ones are definitely my favorite. Whenever the pumpkin ones are in season, I always have to stop by and pick those up.

    Caramel Apple Empanada soooooo good!!!
    Te-see B.

    Best empanadas ever!!!! The owner knows how to make a good, tasty and authentic empanada! The inside has plenty of seating if you want to hang out and eat. I prefer to get mine to go. The chicken empanadas are my fav and the chimi churri dipping sauce rocks my world! And let's not forget the "Apple Empanadas!!!' They come with a caramel dipping sauce that will blow your socks off! *Plenty of parking in the lot

    Nutella Banana Empanada
    Madeline C.

    Food was amazing I loved their veggie options. I got the spinach & cheese and it was so cheesy and delicious. They also have dessert options and I always get the Nutella Banana empanada it's coated with powdered sugar and comes with a side of caramel to dip the empanada into. The service was excellent they were attentive and Susana and Erni were phenomenal!

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    This is a great place!! Good food! Owner is a very nice guy. Glad to have a spot like this close to me.

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    12 years ago

    The empanadas here are amazing. I wish Johnny would open another location closer to where I live. I would eat there every week.

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    11 years ago

    The best empanadas and sauces anywhere!!!!!! Every time we take empanadas to a potluck we create more Johnny Pacific addicts.

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    11 years ago

    Best enpanadas ever well recommend good tast and the right price make the best enpanadas in town

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    11 years ago

    My favorite place for Empanadas! I've been a costumer for a year now and they always treat me like my first time. Loving it!

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    10 years ago

    Pretty damn good. I definitely want to try every menu item.

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    8 years ago

    Oh my Lanta !!!!!!!!!! PERFECTION. But more than you think you will want otherwise you WILL regret it.

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    8 years ago

    My favorite place to visit when I need an empanada fix! Everything here is soo good. Always a pleasant experience.

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    8 years ago

    Love Johnny Pacific. Best chimchuri I've ever had. A little pricey, but very worth it. Just wish they had more parking.

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    9 years ago

    It's all about the empanadas! It's like a piece of heaven in your mouth! Best empanadas in California! Try the Kailua Pork one, AMAZING!

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    Three words: fresh, unique and delicious. A true delight. The salads and empanadas are amazing. A must try!

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    8 years ago

    This place is cool. I like the menu and all the different options. Friendly staff and nice and clean...

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    This place is so good. I've tried everything in the menu and all of it is delicious! It's affordable too! I wish there were more locations.

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    8 years ago

    Really yummy food when u are looking for something light and healthy!!! Get the Korean beef dish!!

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    Ask the Community - Johnny Pacific

    Do they have any gluten free empanadas?

    Johnny Pacific has a couple gluten free options. The Signature Salad is gluten free and the JP Special wild caught salmon plate with the Thai mint sauce can be served gluten free upon request without the teriyaki sauce. The empanadas are not gluten… 

    Are they partnered with any delivering services? (I.E : ubereats, grubhub, eat24)?

    They used to.

    Are the empanadas Fried or Baked? Thanks

    Fried

    Where is their new location? Drove by and the sign said they had moved?

    It's on the northwest corner of Winnetka And Saticoy. It's in the same shopping center as Food 4 Less.

    Would this still be good if served the next day?

    Yes if refrigerated without leaving out too long they would still taste great being heated in oven or microwave.

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    When we came in, we were greeted right away. The inside is small, but spacious enough to easily…read moreview the menu on the back walls and look at all the baked goods without being too close to other people. Everything looked great. I would love to try all their cakes, they look so good and fresh. The breads are definitely awesome and fresh too, it was coming out from the back when we were there, and you can see some condensation on the display letting you know they are hot and fresh. It took a few minutes of scanning the menu, and looking at the desserts, before we were ready and chose to order. We ended up getting a steak sandwich and the two empanada plate. For the empanadas, we tried the beef and the chicken. The empanadas are not that great. The beef one was ok, but the chicken was not worth trying again. The star of the plate was the french fries. Those were awesome and cooked very well. The steak sandwich was very good. It was loaded with steak. The steak pieces were tender. Everything about the sandwich was good. The bread was the same one they sold in the display. The lettuce and tomatoes, fresh. The avocado that costed $3 extra, loads, probably a whole small avocado. This sandwich is definitely worth coming back for. Overall, I say try it. Or at least, try the steak sandwich with some fries.

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