Small shop located on the side of a restaurant/bar. They have outdoor tables you can enjoy your food at. House made sodas and handmade empanadas. Ben, the owner, took the time to explain his lovely food. Empanada crust is made in house, not store purchased and you can tell. It's unlike any other empanada; the crust is flakey and light. Taste was on point. Are they traditional? No. Are they delicious? Yes! No salsas needed. The fillings are well seasoned and flavorful. I came at 10:30am and he had just set out the lunch varieties. You pick your own from a hot case filled with labeled bags. Amazing and unique. read more

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La Torre is a one-man show, featuring non-traditional empanadas made with tasty homemade sourdough crusts and a variety of gourmet fillings. I ate the Reuben, which had lots of tangy sourkraut, and the Chicken Chili Verde, which was packed with tender chicken and a delicious green sauce. After two, I was stuffed, so the Chicken Peanut Curry will get eaten later. It is a walk-in, take-out place that is self-serve. Jim, the owner, is very friendly and helpful. My wife got an iced coffee, which she said was delicious. Prices are reasonable: $5.50 per empanada. The location is right off of PCH, next to McDonald's. read more

La Torre - Location and hours. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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A friend just dropped me off 3 of the empanadas & I tried all 3. First off, all the meat was too salty for me, but the crust was thin & delicious. The chicken curry flavor is very flavorful & the curry isn't too overwhelming. The brisket has to be the saltiness out of the 3. The meat was tender, but too much salt was added. Lastly, the meatball, this somewhat remind me of Pizza Hut calzone when bit into the cheese & tomato sauce. The meatball was very moist & tender. read more

La Torre - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seal Beach, California

It's right next to Marni's. I had the pleasure of meeting Jim who's the one making all of this happen. I came toward closing time and missed out on some of the flavors, but it's all good because there was still a selection to choose from. Jim makes them from scratch! He also stated next time I can call and he'll reserve the flavors in the back for anyone that asks. I loved how savory the empanadas were. The Turkey sausage was very moist and had a good flavor to it and the meat was balance all around. The Spinach & Feta reminded me of a spinach dip and tasted great and not overpowering. The restaurant has a grab and go style and there is some patio seating to enjoy your food there. I can't wait to try my flavors! read more

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So so good! Stopped in here and so happy we did! Great veggie options. Great crust. Great customer service. Just a little shop on the corner. Great vibes. Will definitely be back! Congrats on the opening! read more

Today is 1/1/25 and What a great place to start the new year off !!! we got there a little bit before closing, and they still had about 12 or so freshly baked warm empanadas that were ready for purchase. We were able to grab two and i wish i had bought more!I had the meatball and it was crazy delicious! The pastry was light and flaky and the filling was wow factor and then some!! Savory flavorful cheesy....sooo yummy. my friend had the chicken chili verde and he really liked his too. We also got 2 of their in house sodas (the passionfruit and the lemon berry) both were really tasty and very much the same exact flavors as the names. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend this spot!!! read more

One of the few spots I have been too which I can definitively give a five star review!!! amazing empanadas especially since they make their pastry in-house and it is exquisite. I can't wait to get back and try more of there empanadas. I had the meatball one which is not your typical empanada filling, but I will definitely have it again because I love Italian food and in this combination, I was blown away. They have quite a few different empanada flavors and the pricing is excellent, especially for all the time and attention that goes into this food. You can tell that they are not only good at what they do but they love what they do!!! Good personable service and clean, cute lil spot with outdoor seating. so happy they're here and I'm looking forward to going back. read more

We tried La Torre for breakfast and it was fantastic! Super convenient and fast - just grab what you want, pay, and eat. I had the chicken chile verde empanada, which was really flavorful with just a little kick. My 9 year old tried the breakfast empanada with turkey sausage, egg, cheese, & potato and he loved it. From the tiny bite he gave me, I agreed. Hubby liked the peanut curry chicken and after trying the turkey sausage, got one of those too. The owner makes everything from scratch and clearly takes a lot of pride in his food. Definite win and so glad we tried this place, we'll be back! read more

Excellent!!! Very sweet service too. We got the spinach and feta, the meatball, the barbecue pork and the chicken curry. Loved all of them. The spinach and feta are always my favorite. Looking forward to trying jalapeño cheddar and the broccoli and cheese too. The crust is amazing!!! At $5 each they are a steal. Perfect and wonderful for before AND after the beach!!! Great hand held for kids too. The owner goes above in beyond and is really just a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

I went there yesterday and brought a few type of empanadas home. To be honest I LOVE them all. Especially chicken peanut curry, it's my favorite now. Best empanadas I ever had! Stop by you won't be disappointed. It's easy to find the place and it's convenient for the parking. read more

La Torre - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I tried this new spot today for lunch. They make and bag all empanadas so you can grab and go with them. The owner was there and was very friendly. Breakfast items were sold out (it was 1pm!) so get there early if you want one of those. They had bbq pork, Reuben and I think a peanut curry (chicken?) left so I tried two bbq pork. Very tasty, nice dough and I was full from the two of them. The bbq sauce wasn't overly sweet and had a tiny bit of spice to it. There are two tables to eat at outside and they were clean. I'll definitely be back to try the other empanadas! read more

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Better than average. Friendly. Many flavors were out of stock but the meatball one I did try was good and I look forward to trying more. You could do worse than picking some up and taking them to eat on the pier or by the beach. read more

La Torre - Meatball empanada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Had the pork empanada an it was delicious! Very tasty and delicious. Highly recommended! Much better than McDonald's!

We're from LA where we get Nonnas empanadas but never again! These are exceptionally tastier and the dough- WOW!

Friendly and knowledgeable service Meat-filled, Chicken coconut curry empanada is delicious and has a nice kick of spiciness Cool stop and Great for a grab and go! read more

A Hidden Gem ! Our first time in we bought a variety for 3 of us to share, Curry Peanut, Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach & Feta, Elote Corn and the Berry Dessert one. SO GOOD !! We each had a different favorite but echoed that we'd eat any of them any time. The flavors are all really well balanced. You can taste Jim's culinary training and the crust is divine. Not only will we be going back again but we're planning to buy them to keep in the freezer for a quick tasty meal. Also, we've decided for family gatherings or parties we'll order ahead and use these for entree's or appetizers. And don't miss the Pete's coffee. I now like this better than my normal espresso. Dark rich flavor and low acid. Obviously Jim & Ivy planned this detail too because it's the PERFECT thing to sip when eating your Empanada. read more

I tried the spinach and fetta empanada. It was amazing. Ben was super friendly. I will definitely be back for a breakfast empanada.

Amazing service! My boyfriend and i were passing by and decided to stop by and try a La Torre empanada. Even though he was closing shop and had sold out, the owner, Jim, was kind enough to stay after hours and make us fresh empanadas. They were delicious. the texture of the crust along with the variety of flavors of the meats were on point. Strongly recommend, prices were good, and service was outstanding. read more

Great after an early morning at the beach. Really liked how the empanadas were grab and go. Owner is super nice too.

We had preordered 3 dozen breakfast empanadas for a family gathering at the beach this morning and they were a HIT. Fresh and delicious, with a great assortment of flavors. Ben was super helpful and accommodating. 5 stars all around! read more

Amazing empanadas-the best I've ever tasted. The incredible crust filled with tasty chicken or vegetables and cheese plus other flavors I haven't tried yet. Also don't miss meeting the talented and friendly chef and staff while you drink iced coffee or a homemade soda! Finally, an empanada full of delicious ingredients with innovative flavors! read more

Before I talk about the delicious empanadas, I want to talk about the fabulous coffee and fresh made sodas. Very, very, very good both of them! Now for the empanadas, whatever kind you like, whatever kind of filling you like they've got it. I have never seen so many different types of empanadas ever and so far all I've tried are delicious. And what makes them especially delicious, They are full of the delicious filling, but that crust is butter tasty and when you're finished eating it and if there's a little edge of the crust left, don't throw it away, it is crunchy and is delicious. So happy to have this new place so conveniently located. read more

This morning I came into La Torre's for my second visit to get an empanada to grab and go so I could get to the beach i was really impressed on my first visit so I thought I would come back again to see if that amazing first visit would be amazing in my next visit? Well, I don't think I've ever wrote a review for yelp in my entire entire life before? but I felt like I should this time because this place is amazing Today I had the spinach and queso empanada and it was five dollars it simply melted in my mouth again like last visit And I didn't need anything to dip it in or anything, this place is a few blocks from the Seal beach pier and has handmade killer empanadas dangg The kindness of the person behind the counter serving me and the quality of the food mixed with the super cool beach location, I am gonna be a local here at La Torre's and recommended them to all my friends! See you there! LONG BEACH LES- read more

I stopped by this place out of the blue based on yelp reviews. I was not disappointed. The empanadas are baked fresh throughout the day. Everything is fresh and made in house down to the ground sausage. The ice tea and flavored drinks are brewed fresh. The empanadas are out of this world. I am not an empanada connoisseur, but these may be a little different than the traditional, but outstanding nonetheless. I would consider one empanada a light meal two should satisfy most people. For the price of two empanadas and an iced tea is probably equal to a toxic happy meal that's served next-door. People.... We need to do better and serve healthy fresh food, and this guy's doing it. read more

Came here for breakfast, it was delicious. Flaky crust with interesting flavor options and the owner was very friendly! Will be coming back to try the lunch options. read more

Very excited to have this place in Seal Beach. These are some of the best empanadas I've ever had and their home made fruit soda waters are delicious. Can't wait to try one of their breakfast empanadas too. Great addition to the town! read more

What a great experience at La Torre!! I had the Meatball and Ruben Empanadas, and they were both fantastic. It's tough to find a good Empanada joint to begin with but you certainly won't find one with flavors like these. There is even something special about the dough. Just an overall great, savory, treat when you are on the go. The service was amazing from the charming cashier, Ben explaining the menu, and even a quick hello from Jim the Chef. Loved the artwork and don't miss the special lemon soda made from scratch. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!! read more

Great addition to our neighborhood! Tasty hand held pastry with many different fillings for breakfast and lunch. Handcrafted in house by Jim, one of the owners. read more

Wow, these are really good. The crust is flaky (kinda croissant-like) and the filling is generous, succulent, and tasty for sure. If you like empanadas, you'll love these. Service was very personable and makes you feel valued. read more

My wife and I stopped at La Torre today for lunch. We had the Spinach and Feta empanadas. They were great! Awesome dough and plenty of filling. We will be back! read more