We were in the area and looking for a place for lunch. Cute little place that looks like it's family run. Service was super friendly and efficient so they get a star just for that. Lots of empanadas to choose from as well as sandwiches and pasta dishes. We tried 4 of the empanadas and the tri tip sandwich. All really good so can't go wrong. Definitely try the Nutella and banana empanada tho. read more

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I love their empanadas. I would def come back again and buy more. I got a dozen of different types. Service was great. Parking lot was under construction so just park side street by the gas station. read more

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I've come here a few times and wow I love this place! The inside has a nice ambiance and they have a small lot with parking. You can also park across the street. I've only gotten take-out but the food is fresh and they have at least 6 vegetarian options which is nice. They clearly mark which empanadas are which as well. I do wish they indicated which sauce is which because I just get a bag of chimichurri, salsa, and the time I got a banh mi filling I got a sauce that was the typical egg roll sauce. I'm assuming that one was for the more asian fusion empanada. Service is fast and people are nice. My favorite is the mushroom and Swiss cheese. They seem to use fresh mushroom and it's really flavorful. I also like the spinach and chesse. My least favorite is the breakfast no meat one. It has egg and potato but for some reason it's really airy and tastes pretty dry. The banh mi one was good too. The soy chorizo and potato was mostly potato. read more

Had such a great experience at Lord Empanadas in Monrovia! The food was absolutely amazing -- I highly recommend trying the tip sandwich, the birria empanadas (so flavorful and perfectly cooked), and the apple pie empanadas with caramel sauce for dessert... seriously next level On top of that, the service made everything even better. Tanya Gomez was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. It's always a bonus when great food comes with great service! Definitely coming back again soon. If you're in the area, don't miss this spot! read more

I placed an online order yesterday for a dozen magical empanadas. A combination of the following: + Breakfast Chorizo + Beef + Birria Queso + Spicy Asada + Chicken + Spinach & Cheese SO FREAKING DELISH. My family and i had them for dinner last night and a few for breakfast this morning. This was my first time trying them and I'll definitely be back to try the dessert ones next time! The ube and cheesecake are next on my list! read more

Yummy empanadas, even vegan and vegetarian (cheese) ones! These are made to order so they may take a bit longer if you don't order ahead. We ordered on the phone and they were ready about 15-20 minutes later. Parking is a bit tricky as there are some designated spaces next to the place but can be hard if already busy. They do recommend parking across the street if you want to stay awhile (there's a sign with instructions on exactly where). read more

Does this place need another 5 star review?? Probably not... am I going to give one anyways??? You damn well know it. Lord Empanada has been crushing it for 4 years now and I'm a huge fan of all things fried and handheld. They have a wide variety of options including some great vegetarian ones. I loved the black bean so much. Birria is wicked good too. Whatever you do, do not skip on the beef stroganoff. Didn't think an empanada shop could make some delicious pasta but I was wrong. Had a few of their dessert ones as well and it was the perfect finish to an amazing meal. They have a nice seating area in their shop with a few parking spots. Service was great as well. It's a counter service location but they go full service if you dine in. Don't take my word for it, gives these lords a try and I'm sure their will be your empanada king. read more

Super satisfying Argentinian food that is packed with flavor and value. The empanadas are perfectly made, hot and crispy and filled with tender meat. The sandwiches are generous with the meat and delicious. You order at the counter and the friendly staff bring the food out. Limited parking lot but there is nearby street parking. read more

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Love their empanadas! There's so many to choose from, ranging with sweet to savory. Been here twice (it's been hard getting here before their 7:30 pm closing time for me), and each time I've tried something different and ordered their dozen empanada deals. A single empanada is $3.95 ($3.75 when I had first drafted this review) and a dozen for $42 ($41 before). For savory, I've tried the beef (fair warning - there's olives in there =/), chicken, spinach and cheese, birria, spicy asada, al pastor, and chicken fajita. For sweet, I've ordered the apple pie and Nutella. Absolute favorites were the birria, spicy asada, spinach and cheese, and apple pie. We've also tried some of their other menu items, like the stroganoff ($20) and the gaucho burger with fries ($16), and enjoyed both of those too. For dining in, it's best to be a group of 4 or less to get a table. Otherwise, grab your food to go for home enjoyment. Parking right outside Lord Empanada is few and small, so make sure to park at the lot that's at the southwest end of Myrtle Ave and Pomona Ave. Plenty of space and spots there and a very easy minute walk to Lord Empanada! read more

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We went to this amazing place. And oh boy, we were so happy we did. We tried the mushroom empanadas, birria empanadas and the cheesecake ones. This food was delicious and it didn't disappointed us. Service was excellent. People were friendly and made us feel so special. This place is clean, inviting. My husband and I live in Virginia, but couldn't get back home without trying this place. Love, love the food. Sorry for not posting any pictures but we were eager to take a bite. Delicious read more

It was my first time visiting, and the food was absolutely delicious. The place is easy to find, parking is simple, and the prices are very reasonable. Just a heads‑up for first‑timers: you place your order before sitting down. The girl who helped me was incredibly polite and gave great recommendations. Even though it gets busy, they still manage to bring out the food quickly. read more

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I love empanadas. Oh Lord, this place is good. Lord Empanadas is located in Monrovia, CA and they made the yelp top 100 list in 2023. I think that they are definitely worth visiting! They have sweet and savory empanadas. The Apple Pie empanada with caramel sauce is a must have. But their meat empanadas with chimichurri are also a must have. Honestly, though, I must have it all. Even if you choose not to have empanadas, it's still good. I went with their choripan, which is the South American version of hot dog with chorizo and chimichurri. Guess what? It's a must have. Any time I'm in the Duarte area, I can't resist coming to this must-have place. I should have taken pictures, but I eat these too quickly. In case you missed it, it's a must-have. read more

This place is always busy whenever I go. I first learned of this place because of the SGV Food Passport where you buy 6 and get 6 free. I always get the mushroom and the birria one. The value is pretty fair, too and they dont skimp out on the fillings. Theyre made as theyre ordered and served hot. They also include a lot of sauces so can dunk and pour for every bite. The restaurant is small with about 4 tables and some chairs on the side for folks waiting on to-go orders. Overall, lots of variety, quick service, quality food, lots of flavors and definitely going to be a frequent here. read more

Best porchetta sandwich! So tasty, and the bread used was perfect for that sandwich. Arugula complimented the taste with its bitter aspect. So Italian! Loved every bite! One thing though: teach your cashier to pronounce por-ke-ta correctly. She kept saying por-she-ta! So annoying! read more

We came in on a Sunday around 11. There was a good flow of people, and we were served our order pretty quickly. There was a good amount of seating inside as well. We ordered the chicken alfredo, pizza, birria, chicken and potato, spicy steak, Nutella, and apple pie. Before I get into each one, they are fried when you order them and we decided to eat at the location. They were brought out on plates and labeled. Chicken alfredo: The flavor is there! The texture on the chicken was a little different, but it was good. Pizza: Think of it as a mini calzone. Delicious! I would have liked a little marinera on the side to dip it in, but overall it was delicious. Birria: The meat was tender and well seasoned. The consume was also a nice touch, you can't have a birria anything without consume. Tons of flavor! Chicken and potato: I really enjoyed this one. The chicken was rich in flavor, and the potato was diced very small so it didn't overpower the taste or the filling. Spicy steak: The steak has tons of flavor, I didn't think it was too spicy, it was for sure missing something though. Nutella: Disclaimer, I did not taste this one, it has bananas in it and I am allergic to them. My husband said it tastes like a bananas foster. Apple Pie: This is comfort wrapped in a fluffy pillow. It was my favorite. The apples are tender and so good. It was dusted in powdered sugar and comes with dulce de leche dipping sauce. read more

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Top 100 on yelp in the country! No! Top 10, easily. Their homemade empanadas are mouthwatering. You can tell the owner, Ryan, pours, his heart and soul into his business. From their amazing service, awesome vibe, and detailed touch, Lord Empanada stands alone. Spinach and beef empanadas are my FAVORITE. If you want to veer away from their classics, the beef stroganoff is heavenly. I refuse to share it with my family while we're in, that's how good it is. Don't even bother cooking yourself dinner tonight. Pack up the family and make the trip to Lord Empanada, you'll thank me later! read more

The food is excellent here...of course the empanadas are the star of the show but you can't go wrong with anything you get. Highly recommend. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for ages and when friends decided to have a potluck, I knew this is where I had to go to impress. I got a dozen of assorted flavors and they were all good. They have options for the vegetarians or even vegans, and the dessert ones are great too. My faves are the spicy asada, birria, chicken, and the cheesecake with the raspberry dipping sauce! Their chimichurri is pretty legit too. This will be a great stop whenever we get hungry passing through Monrovia, and they are literally off 210. Parking is tricky if they're busy but there's street parking if their little alleyway is full. read more

Thank you James L!! As a visitor to the greater LA area, I am always grateful to find new establishments, ESPECIALLY if they were on the Yelp's 2023 Top 100 Places to Eat. They were in the middle of the pack but on the LIST nonetheless. I had 4 different empanadas to try along with 4 different sauces. I will admit that I have a cat's tongue and spice is usually a "no-no" for me BUT their seasonings were spot on. My favorite was the beef empanada (well, truth is I like beef PERIOD Dot) Seasoned well and I'll bet it tasted even better when its fresh out of the fryer! The empanadas are deep fried (they might want to try baking it) and even on a re-heat- the pastry shell was still decent and crunchy My next visit will be to try other dishes they offer. Thank you James L! read more

Lord Empanada - Assorted empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

A Yelp friend (Norman R) recommended this spot. He said that the Lord of Empanadas will definitely impress me w their empanadas. He was right!! My 2nd time here within a week... which means their empanadas are delicious and worth coming back for!! So far, I've tried the birria, beef, and chicken. I really, really liked the birria!! It has a very piquant taste, and comes w consome. Chicken was ok, and the beef was good. The chimichurri was really good too!! Parking here is non-existent, so I suggest parking across the street at the gas station. You're lucky if you're able to get one of the 4 spots available but chances are, you won't!! The inside is a bit small and dark (perfect lighting for vampires on a date), and there are a few tables to accommodate small groups. Service was decent. Staff are nice but the wait time was longer than I had expected both times dining in. Overall, I love the empanadas here and will definitely be coming back for more!!! read more

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I love going to Lord Empanada! I recently went to a Yelp elite event here and I was so excited to try empanada flavors I haven't tried before. I tried their new Alfredo empanada and OMG one of the best empanadas I have ever had! I also love to get their breakfast empanadas! Highly recommend read more

Came here on the way to Vegas with a Venezuelan friend. He said these were excellent. I got the birria, spinach, mushroom and spicy carne asada. Carne asada was my favorite. Great chimichurri sauce as well! Price was also very affordable at under 4 dollars an empanada. Highly recommend! read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

Literally some of the beeest empanadas I've had! We visited Lord Empanada on a whim, since it was one of the few places open early around where we were at the time. We ordered a box of 12 empanadas ($42) to share amongst 6 people, which was perfect since we all ended up getting 2 each. I got the mushroom and the chicken, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. The mushroom was a crowd fav the filling was savory and garlicky! The chicken also tasted super good. The chicken was pretty soft and well-seasoned, and the potatoes also were an excellent addition. The pastry overall was flakey and had the perfect golden brown color. We only waited about 8-10 minutes for the order! It also comes with a selection of sauces on the side. Definitely will be back if we're ever in the area again =) read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I've been driving by this place forever. Today, I finally stopped by to try their empanadas. I got 1 Beef, 1 Chicken & 1 Spicy Asada. They're all delicious. Very welcoming as you walk in. Very cozy. I would definitely come back and try the Beef Stroganoff. There's extra parking across the street. read more

I had no idea this place even existed, and I drive by it every week! Safe to say I've found my new favorite spot for empanadas. I tried the chicken, birria, and spinach and cheese, and every single one was delicious. The shells were perfectly crispy, and the fillings were savory, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also love bite-size portions of food, so these empanadas were perfect for sampling multiple flavors. I even picked up a couple dozen to bring to holiday parties and gift to my neighbors. They were a huge hit. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great empanadas! My favorites were the pizza and beef. The beef was a bit sweet which I really liked and the pizza had a lot of pepperoni! Each one is $3.95 and if you buy a dozen it's $42. Parking is limited but there's a lot across the street as well. Good place for empanadas! I highly recommend! read more

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Always tasty. Always friendly. Always helpful. Been getting the dozen for a couple years now. Nice little discount. I like the mushroom one. The beef, chicken, and the spinach ones are also good. The kids like the sweet flavors also. Bit of a treat when I pass by the Arcadia / Monrovia area. read more

like others has said is not the best, but you can try for street parking if you come at a less busy time. Cozy vibes inside and lady at the front was very sweet and gave me very solid recommendations. Empanadas are quality and I believe are well worth the value. My personal favorite was the Spicy Asada! Porchetta Sandwich I would say is a little on the pricier side at $17, but it does come with a plate of fries. In addition, the sandwich was simple with just the meat, kale, and maybe an aioli sauce (?) but it did well to highlight the tenderness and grill of the pork. Would still recommend! Definitely urge others to support this unique, local spot, serving great Argentinian cuisine! read more

Happy three year anniversary Lord Empanada!! Still going strong and still our #1 go to spot for empanadas! They had a big celebration today which was so fun - like a family block party with our fave DJ Richi C keeping our energy going and head chef Ryan and his Dad cooking up all the deliciousness. They had their small parking lot blocked off and set up with tents and yard games like Jenga and bean bag toss. They were serving a special menu for the party too of grilled chicken, pork chili verde, sausages, rice, and it was such a feast. They also ran specials on their regular menu like $1 off all their empanadas. Obviously I couldn't leave without taking home my fave empanadas so I grabbed a dozen and made sure to try their newest flavor - the tuna melt empanada - it is fantastic!! Just like everything else we've ever tried. And when we're not in the mood for empanadas, we love their chicken pesto pasta and gaucho burger which is phenomenal. They have a small parking lot on site (like only 3-4 spaces) but there's a large parking lot across the street too. Prices are good, vibes are cozy and homey, and the staff and owners are just awesome. Happy anniversary and ty for being such a vibrant part of our community! read more

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the chicken alfredo and mushroom empanadas were so good with so much flavor! the savory empanadas came with a spicy salsa and am oil based dipping sauce and the apple one came with dulce de leche. our server was really nice and friendly. they have a booths for seating in inside. the parking is very minimal but i was able to park along the wall of the building next door. would definitely come back again for their fresh savory empanadas! read more

Lord Empanada - chicken alfredo, birria, apple pie and mushroom empanads (top L - clockwise) - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I'm an Empanada Girlie through and through. I've passed by this place a few times and always wanted to pop in. I had the very lovely opportunity to come here with my coworker on our lunch break. She has been there previously and was praising the chicken Alfredo, Mushroom & Birria Empanadas. So we went, very cute and clean with a very lovely and helpful lady working the counter. She was nice to offer a few suggestions since it was my first time. We waited a few and before we knew it a pizza box came to the table with delicious, crispy, golden, fresh hot Empanadas! Everything was soo good and the flavors were amazing! The price practically a steal in this current economy. A man from the kitchen came out with an Empanada cut in half on a plate offering for us to try it to see if it was menu worthy. It's was a Carrot Cake Empanada! First off, my favorite cake....secondly how did you manage to capture it soo masterfully in an Empanada form?! Soooo good!! We both rushed out because our work lunch was going to be over so I didn't get to tell you... that carrot cake is an absolute GEM! Please put it on the menu! I will be coming back with my husband and daughters! read more

Lord Empanada - Box of a Dozen Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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so yummy! i see why this place is on Yelp's top 100 :-) they have a small parking lot and some street parking on adjacent streets. super affordable and delicious empanadas with the most satisfying filling options :-) from breakfast to savory to dessert they have them all! i recommend the breakfast with sausage or ham, beef, and birria queso empanadas. i think the total came out to be under $20 for 4 of these. i also want to note that they have the cutest cozy restaurant and such quality customer service! 10/10 a must try if youre looking for empanadas done right read more

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To put it simply - this place was a treat! Of late I've been prone to ordering for delivery - it's been busy. That said I went for two empanadas: one was the ground beef with raisins, olives, and potatoes and the other was the birria. Both were really good and were complimented by the salsa and chimichurri that comes with it. The chimichurri was good enough to drink - I really liked it a lot!! And, I mixed it with the salsa -- even better! The empanadas were about the size of my palm. The flavor on both was pretty good - I'd definitely try some of their other offerings such as the spinach cheese. I did feel myself missing the raisins and olives in my empanada - for this, I'd want to try this place again. I was planning for that to be the highlight of the flavor profile. Definitely worth trying again!! read more

Lord Empanada - Birria empanada and beef with raisins, potato, and olives - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I heard great things about the empanadas from other yelpers and finally got to try them this past weekend! We started with five and devoured them so fast, we ordered 6 more just to try all the flavors. The inside of the restaurant was pretty small and cozy, with just 5 booths. There's an outside patio area that they had set up that day to host their 3 year anniversary party. You order at the counter and they bring out the empanadas right out of the fryer pipping hot. Ranking from the best tasting IMO: 1. Birria - the most juicy and flavorful! Dipped in consummé, the perfect bite! 2. Beef - very authentic Argentinian, great with the chimichurri 3. Pizza - like a mini deep fried calzone 4. Bacon breakfast - little bits of scrambled eggs, bacon, potato, and cheese 5. Mushroom - great for mushroom and cheese lovers 6. Soy chorizo - vegan cheese was surprisingly cheesy 7. Spinach - was okay 8. Black bean - a bit spicy The chimichurri sauce and spicy chimichuri sauce were so good with the empanadas. We will definitely be back read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

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This is one of my go-to's for a light meal or snack on the way to my grandma's. The empanadas are great, not too greasy. I love the mushroom and birria the best. The chimichurri is also superb. It's super fresh. read more

I came on a Saturday for lunch, I ordered the beef and birrria empanada to try. The inside of the restaurant is pretty small but there were a few tables filled with people enjoying their empanadas. Everything was cooked to order and I really enjoyed the beef empanada with their chimichurri sauce. I do wish that there are options for baked or fried empanadas. I would also suggest calling in for pick up since the parking was very limited. You would either have to park across the street or come with someone to pick up. read more

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If you're looking for something to bring for a potluck, empanadas from Lord Empanada are definitely a solid choice. I placed a pick up order over phone for (5) beef, (4) chicken, and (3) spinach & cheese empanadas. I pick up my order about an hour later. I arrived to the store around 5:30 pm for pick-up. While there wasn't a wait to get my order, it was extremely difficult to find parking. There were about 4 parking spots and all were already taken. It was a quick pick-up, since anything was packaged in a large box. I appreciated that they included the sauces in the box and separated the empanadas. I had the beef empanadas specifically and it was definitely really good. My friends also mentioned theirs were amazing. This was definitely a highlight of the potluck, so I'd come back in the future! Note: American Express is accepted. read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

Very unassuming from the outside. Once inside it's a small business that does a lot in a small space. As for the empanadas, the crust is perfect. Crisp, lightly sweet, golden, bubbly crust mimicking fried pork skin, and all the fillings were delicious. my only criticism is that the fillings are very minimal and I could use more salt in my chimmichurri. But highly recommend and will be back read more

Lord Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Monrovia, California

I love their chicken, rice, beans, and potato salad. I also love the owner and the sweet women who work there. Highly recommend to cater from this business. read more

A truly wide selection of Empanadas all of which are fresh and unique. I oddly enough really enjoyed the chorizo/breakfast style options. Love that I can come here to get a little snack when I am passing through because it is right off the freeway. Super friendly staff and I always know my EMpanadas are fresh. read more