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    Lord Empanada

    4.7 (752 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Birria, beef, chicken, bean, Nutella and banana and one more I can't read on the package.
    Anna S.

    Going to a World Cup party, thought about getting food from Lord Empanadas. Of course the hostess already had the idea and told me she already ordered pretty much everything on the menu from this place. Times three! We tried beef, chicken, beans and even their banana and Nutella dessert empanadas. I was afraid it was going to be too sweet but I brought all the dessert leftovers home. They were great. Naturally sweet bananas. Didn't taste artificial at all. The beef empanadas were definitely the most popular. I still prefer the flaky Asian meat pies but this is still good. The dough is quite dense. We had enough leftovers, my partner brought several savory for lunch.

    Emma R.

    Yummy! I enjoyed how they had so many savory and sweet empanadas. I think my favorite was the chicken Alfredo but it was a close call. I'd say 4 was the amount for someone because they are pretty large.

    Chicken breakfast Sausage Breakfast
    Skyler L.

    Nice little empanada spot by the freeway in Monrovia. Only got to try the chicken and breakfast sausage (wished the breakfast one had more sausage) but the chicken paired with the hot sauce they give was solid! Definitely need to come back and try the other flavors!

    Katherine K.

    Decided to try a Birria empanada and Breakfast empanada w/ chorizo. I absolutely loved how crispy and stuffed both of these empanadas were! It is always such a disappointment when place give you soggy tasting empanadas. The spicy chimichurri was more like hot sauce and neither of us enjoyed it. However, we loved their regular chimichurri! The breakfast one was better than I expected, but it didn't taste like there was chorizo in it. We think they may have accidentally given us soychorizo instead. The birria empanada was really flavorful and had great quality meat. However, the consomme was bland and didn't add much to the overall flavor. I ended up getting a local pastry beer from here, which I didn't like and was insanely sweet. However, it did kinda taste like a marionberry pie, which was impressive. 3.5 overall. I wouldn't say it's top 100 worthy, but it's not disappointing.

    Jennifer C.

    When you're 39 weeks pregnant and craving empanadas! The beef, spinach and cheese, spicy asada, and mushroom empanadas all hit the spot. And the filling is generous and not overly salted. The space is small, but plenty of parking across the street by the old train station.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta
    Susie C.

    Chicken Pesto with mushrooms and tomato is delicious. Spicy Black bean empanadas are my usual go to but I also like to try their new seasonal ones, they are all yummy and freshly made to order. Chimichurri is so yummy and goes good on anything, I like it with their fries. Cheeseburger was cooked perfect with an egg on top, amazing. Staff is always super friendly. Truly a Gem.

    Empanada
    Jonnie N.

    Lord Empanada stays winning. Came back for a second visit and grabbed a dozen empanadas with six different flavors--perfect for mixing it up. The beef is just as good as I remembered--savory and satisfying. The birria is deeply flavored with a nice smoky richness. Spicy asada has a great zing to it, and the steak stays tender. The mushroom filling is creamy and earthy, the spinach is cheesy and comforting, and the chicken alfredo is rich, buttery, and melts in your mouth. Brought them to work the next day to share, and they still held up incredibly well. Everyone loved them--definitely a crowd-pleaser. Safe to say this spot is consistently delivering.

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    Lucy M.

    Tried a dozen empanadas here and no regrets. (I think you do have to buy 2 min for each chosen flavor for the dozen.) Singles are about $3.95 while the dozen is $42 before tax. I'm basic and liked the mushroom the most, but be sure to eat this one warm so the cheese and mushrooms blend in just right. Don't forget to dip in the spicy salsa sauce and house made chimichurri! All the beef flavors hit the spot too: Reg. beef - had raisins but didn't taste them besides some hints of sweetness Birria - came with consomme Spicy asada - just like the taco but not spicy imo. Also tried the chicken Alfredo (white meat), and spinach and cheese (had unique herbs added, maybe fennel?), and the mixed berry cheesecake (good but can get a bit dense). p.s. Lord Empanada seems to be going though some construction/remodeling atm so parking can be limited to the street. But there's a public parking lot diagonally across the street.

    beef empanada (interior)
    John T.

    Background On Visit: I've drove by this place many times on my way to old town Monrovia, but never tried their food until last Friday. Credit Card: They're accepted. Restroom: There's a small restroom is in the back of the shop. Location/Parking: Located between E. Evergreen and E. Pomona Ave. on S. Myrtle Ave.. Parking situation is a bit tough, but you can park along Pomona Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: Doesn't really look nice from the outside, but it gets better when you step into the shop. Neat ambiance with modern furnishings Service: Tonya was very nice, attentive, friendly, informative, and offered great suggestions. Empanada Of Choice: Had two empanada's ($3.95 each). The beef and the spring roll. Loved how it wasn't dense as other empanadas that I've tried at other places. The crust was crunchy and flakey. Their housemade chimichurri sauce was quite good also. They include 2 for every 2 empanadas. If you want more, it will cost you extra. Dessert Of Choice: Got the Triple Berry Cheesecake. Thought it was very good. Cheesecake lovers will defintely love them. Lord Empanada For Thought: Would love to come back to try their beef stroganoff ($20), Choripan or Tri-tip sandwiches, or other empanadas.

    Birria Queso. ( ^_^)b
    Kevin M.

    We came in to Lord Empanada to redeem our deals from the SGV passport. The offer was for buy any 6 empanadas get 6 free. An insanely good deal! I was excited to finally come here and try these empanadas. The location is on a busy street and parking is very limited. The alley is tiny and fits maybe 5-6 spots at best. Location has a handful of booths for dining and complimentary water. They sell their Chimichurri in a jar for anyone interested. The staff here were amazing. So very friendly and accommodating. I appreciated the time to answer all our questions and explaining our redemptions. Since we could order a dozen total we ordered pretty much what they had to offer that day. We saved $20 in total and the dozen empanadas came in a cool pizza box which each empanada in a labeled sleeve. All sauces were inside such as the chimi and birria consume + a hot sauce. They were deliciously addicting! Each of them was so unique with flavors. You can't go wrong with any choices. Their chimichurri pairs well. I loved the crispy edges and flakiness in each bite. Lord Empanda's style of empanada is one of a kind and memorable. If I had to pick a few favorites after the one visit. I enjoyed the Birria, Beef and Pizza. We're coming back again at some point to try more. They live up to their hype and high ratings! This is a MUST TRY in the SGV! Thanks, Lord Empanada! ( ^_^)b

    Tiffany L.

    This place deserves more business fr ! tucked away on the side of a busy road, parking is pretty bad but there's plenty of free parking around the area and you can walk across the street towards. This place is sooo good! I'd definitely recommend getting their empanadas (emphasis in the name). They have a pretty good deal with buy 10 for $42 so great to split with a bigger party. Each one was so good and flavorful. the service was just as good, very friendly! I'll be dreaming of this place

    Pizza ,  Chicken  and Soychorizo filled Empanadas
    RoseMary F.

    I really like empanadas for a variety of reasons. They can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or for a snack between meals. Lord Empanada has perfected their selection. Not only for empanadas, but they have a full breakfast menu, sandwiches, and pasta too. This was my first visit, I ordered a variety of empanadas: Pizza (pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara sauce), Soyrizo (vegan), Chicken Breast with secret sauce, and Pumpkin Cheesecake (topped with a drizzle of caramel and powdered sugar). The size is perfect, full of flavor, I don't know which I liked the best. I can see why they are so popular. I bookmarked this place for a future visit to try their Chili Verde or Grilled Chicken Club, they also have loaded Chili Verde Fries on the menu (I'm drooling just thinking of this combination). This is a nice family owned and operated business. You can dine in, take out or delivery service is available. The average price is $4 each or you can order a dozen for $48. Sincerely, Rosemary

    Alexander Y.

    Had no idea about Lord Empanada until I got the invite for the recent Yelp Elite Event. But hey, I'm always in the mood for a good empanada! Ordered the beef, chicken, and birria empanadas. The dough was crispy on the outside, but flaky on the inside. Had plenty of meat inside as well. Liked them all, but I definitely liked the birria the most. Even came with a side of consome! Very good. Staff here are very friendly. Parking situation however is quite dire. I wasn't about to try and parallel park in this narrow corridor of a driveway, so I ended up parking on the street. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

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    Awesome Empanadas. They overcharged me for the dozen and charged me per unit prices but.... But... they were awesome.

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    Their empanadas are excellent! I have tried the ground beef, the chicken, and probably 2 other types. I love them all!

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    Are there any baked empanadas on the menu? Or all fried? Thanks!

    Hi Svetlana! Currently we only offer fried Empanadas that are cooked to order in clean Canola oil.… 

    How should I reheat my leftover Swiss cheese and mushroom Empanada? Thank you.

    Hi Karon! The best way to reheat our Empanadas is in an Air Fryer at 350° for 5-7 minutes. You can… 

    Is your beef grounded in house, or do you outsource to a company to be grounded?

    Hi Jay, We outsource all of our premium meat products, including our ground beef, from West Coast… 

    Are you open on Christmas day this year? December 25?

    Hi Brenda! We will not be open Wednesday Christmas Day, December 25. We will also be closing early Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00pm. We highly suggest pre-ordering for your Holiday Empanada needs as we will be very busy Christmas Eve.… 

    Does a side of chimmichuri sauce come with each empanada or does it need to be ordered separate?

    The one time we were there, we got to choose what sauces we wanted, which were included and limited to the amount of empanadas we ordered, but they were pretty generous.

    Do you have any vegan options?

    Hi Elly! Yes, our Vegan options are Spicy Black Bean, Soyrizo and Spring Roll Empanadas.

    Is there an option for a take and bake to cook fresh at home?

    Hi Shawna, Yes! You can order our Empanadas uncooked by calling us ahead of so they are packaged and ready at your preferred time to pick up. You can order in the restaurant as well. We also sell them uncooked/frozen on a delivery platform called… 

    Hi just got a to go order, but is chimichurri and sauces included because mine did not include?

    I ordered 4 the other day, and it came with 2 chimichurri sauces on side.

    Any gluten free items on the menu?

    Hi Monica, We will have gluten free Empanadas very soon! We haven’t announced it officially yet, but… 

    Do you guys by chance know the calories?

    Hi Brianna, we have not had a nutritional scientist do tests on our products yet, but we will once we expand and commercialize! I can assure you though that it will be worth it for a little cheat day!

    Are your empanadas baked or fried?

    Fried

    When is this place open?

    Hi Rocio! Health Department has just approved our storefront for operation and we are going to have our GRAND OPENING on Thursday 10/21/21! We hope to see you there!

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    Alex Di Peppe's Italian Restaurant - Pasta Sampler with angel hair, gnocchi, pink sauce and mushrooms added. Their gnocchi is some of the best I've had!

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    A great hole in the wall, locally owned restaurant. One of my our favorite spots if you have a meal…read morethat's hearty and feels home cooked. I usually opt for the pasta sampler because you get to choose a wide variety of pastas to try. Each pasta also comes with your choice of butter and bread or garlic bread. The portions are massive and for a great price.

    This place has been in the neighborhood for such a long time and I finally got to try it with my…read morefamily. To be fair, I didn't know if the place was open or not as the windows and doors are not visible to the inside so I wasn't sure when they are really open. It is a family owned restaurant therefore I expect many changes when they need to make changes such as closing early on certain days. I was a little late to the table so I didn't get a chance to really study the menu but I really wanted to try the sautéed chicken with penne because it sounded like it would be super indulgent with butter as the sauce. I ordered a full order as they also had light orders which is half the portion at a reduced price. But I was hungry, and it also came with garlic bread or bread and butter. It did take a while for food to arrive, I think we aren't used to a long wait since usually bread would arrive first. My aunt and uncle got soup (minestrone) served first so maybe if we ordered salads we would've gotten them before the entrees too. The Alex special pizza came first as our entree and boy the crust was crispy! Lots of toppings and the cheese pull was amazing. Parts were a bit hard to chew but only after it's been sitting for a while because when it was fresh it was crispy, then soft and chewy. My sautéed chicken dish came after and it was hot! All the plates are hot so be careful! So hot my uncle burned his mouth on the stretchy cheese from the lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. The chicken and mushrooms were so delicious, I ate all the mushrooms first and even used the pizza crust to soak the extra butter from the penne. The garlic bread and bread came really last, at least it was fresh so it was a good wait. Yes there's a lot of butter oil, but I expected it when the dish on the menu said to choose a sauce which was butter or olive oil. We didn't get dessert because we were so full! We had plenty of leftovers for another meal. They gave us boxes and a pizza box to take our food home. I really want to try again with my parents and others, the dessert menu sounds like a great selection of Italian sweets but what I really want again is the bread and butter. It was so good, the butter was salty which really makes it a star.

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    Caesar side salads - yum!

    Alex Di Peppe's Italian Restaurant - Pasta Sampler with ravioli and pink sauce - if you like pink sauce you'll love theirs!

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    Pasta Sampler with ravioli and pink sauce - if you like pink sauce you'll love theirs!

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