STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice variety of sweet and savory empanadas. I was looking for a light meal at the farmers market and their empanadas caught my eye. I got a Beyond beef (juicy and flavorful) and a Pineapple cream (not too sweet, with large pineapple chunks in an amazing custard cream sauce). The pastry was a bit dry for the savory one but not for the sweet one--apparently the slight dryness is a good complement to the gooey filling. They obviously have more options for non-vegetarians, but it's a good spot with something for everyone. Fast, friendly service too. read more

Nonna has a wide variety of empanadas anywhere from vegetarian to meat to savory to sweet. This is how good they are. I am now waiting for the Samosa vegetarian. They are out of them. It is gonna take a half an hour. There are two locations of Nonna's one is located in the Grand Central marketplace in downtown Los Angeles. This location is at the Fairfax original farmers market. What started out as a five star review for this Place ended up being a two star. I came to the counter and asked if they were going to have any more Samosa Veggie. I was told it would take a half an hour so I sat down and waited for a half an hour, went up to the counter and asked do they have any available? They said the guy that baked them just went on break and it's gonna take another 20 minutes. That is totally unacceptable for them to tell me they would have some in a half an hour and then completely ignored me and just went ahead and did their own thing. THEY LIED TO ME, so this place gets a two star rating. I'd I'd rather go to the location in downtown Los Angeles. Don't ever come to this location. I can see why they got a low rating overall. OWNERS OF THIS LOCATION TAKE NOTE YOUR EMPLOYEES LIE TO THE CUSTOMERS. read more

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I ordered a six pack including beef, chicken, Filipino beef, Korean BBQ, Philly cheese steak, and samosa beef for delivery. My order arrived in a timely manner, was packed neatly in a nice box, and the empanadas were still warm. I enjoyed the variety of flavors although I expected some of the flavors to be bolder. The empanadas were well-made and certainly packed with meat and ingredients. I would order from here again. read more

Every time I come to the farmers market I stop at Nonna's for lunch. This was my last time, the empanadas are good but the customer service is lacking. The guy behind the counter was rude and more interested in chisme with his coworker than working. When I walked to the counter at lunch I was surprised that it wasn't as busy as other places, when I left, I wasn't surprised anymore. read more

The empanadas here are absolutely excellent. The pastry crust is perfectly thin, flaky, and baked to perfection every single time. The massive variety of creative sweet and savory flavors means you can always try something new, and the baked-on labels are a great touch.However, the customer service is consistently poor. Every single time I come here, the staff acts incredibly smug and indifferent, treating customers like an inconvenience. I have been a loyal regular and have visited many times solely for the food, but the bad attitude at the counter never changes. Go for the food, but expect zero hospitality. read more

We were walking around the farmers market and we found this place early in the afternoon. The Mac & Cheese was a hit with my kid and the beef and carne asada were very tasty. It's a bit pricey, but for a quick easy bite, this is a good place. I would have preferred the empanadas to be bit hotter, but it works out well if you have a hungry kid. read more

Nonna's Empanda is pure perfection. I tried two of their best sellers, the carne asada and the chicken and mushroom, and both were outstanding. Each empanda is about the size of the palm of your hand and generously filled. The carne asada had a delicious blend of ground beef and perfectly balanced spices. The chicken and mushroom had that ideal, tender pull that makes each bite satisfying. Everything came out piping hot and fresh. The one improvement would have been to make the pastry buttery and soft I'm glad this was my first meal in LA. It set the bar high! read more

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Tried Nonna's Empanadas and loved the little detail of each one being stamped with its flavor. Super cute and helpful. Got 5: cheeseburger, salsa verde chicken, Korean BBQ, carne asada, and beef. Surprisingly, the cheeseburger was my favorite. It was gooey, well-balanced, and a great filling-to-crust ratio. Saved a couple for later and reheated them in the microwave. The crust still held up nicely, soft but not soggy. Each one had a distinct flavor, and the spicy chimichurri was a perfect addition read more

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Located within the original Farmer's Market in Los Angeles (Adjacent to the Grove), this place offers fresh, tasty, and filling empanadas. Each empanada is priced at $5.94. There are numerous flavors available, each with its unique flavor, including beef, chicken, seafood, pork, veggie, vegan & sweet. Employees are friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything about this place is inviting, especially the location, as I am a massive fan of the original Farmer's Market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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If you're looking for a quick + delicious snack, this is the place to get one. Every culture has their own version on a filling wrapped in a pastry. What Nonna's is great at is having a vast variety of quality, made-from-scratch empanadas. Have 1 or 2 for a snack. More for a meal. FOOD - Shrimp Empanada 8.7 / 10 Tender pieces of plump shrimp served in the signature warm, flaky, pastry crust. You or course have to get their salsa verde. I'm constantly pleasantly surprised that Nonna's is able to serve all of their empanadas as the precisely the perfect temperature. It's never to hot, that the fillings burn your mouth, not are is it ever too cold. Are they a bit pricey? Yes. But it's 2025 & inflation is a thing. Food costs, labor costs, overhead, etc. read more

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To be short and sweet; I'm addicted to nonnas empanadas. Anytime I'm on this side of town with time to stop this is ONE OF MY GO TO SPOTS. The carne asada is a fave as is the chicken; they have some dessert style empanadas like pumpkin or the new strawberry cheesecake. For locals or tourists this is a spot to try. Service is fast and some flavors run out fast so come early if you want the most options. Located in the farmers market read more

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I picked up 3 beef, 1 cubano and 1 Filipino beef empanadas to try. All were very fresh and delicious. Friendly service. Definitely will come back again. read more

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I love their chicken alfredo empanadas, but it's a bit overpriced for a piece. The staff is usually nice and friendly and this place is good for a quick bite. read more

Loved the variety in their showcase and the helpful suggestions with posting which fillings were best sellers. Salsa Verde Empanada - This was on their best sellers list. I definitely saw why. TONS of chicken and it was seasoned so well. Wished it came with a little salsa. Chicken Alfredo Empanada - Tasted exactly like how it said, but for some reason it wasn't really a favorite of mine. But it tasted exactly like chicken alfredo. The empanadas came out warm and ready to eat. They also came with an oil and herb sauce. Not much flavor there. Didn't really do much. I did love how they stamped each empanada with the filling type that was inside. Great organization for them and also for the customer. The price was fair for the amount of filling that came in each empanada. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tons of seating at the farmers market.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely want to go back and try more of their menu! read more

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After our last experience trying to order food somewhere else, Nonna's Empanadas completely saved the day. My girlfriend and I ordered the beef empanada with ground beef, red peppers, olives, egg, and onion, and saying it was fantastic is honestly an understatement. It had that perfect "wow, this is actually really good" reaction from both of us. The flavor was excellent, the filling was rich and balanced, and one empanada is the perfect amount to curb your appetite. Two would definitely be a full meal. My girlfriend and I both agreed it was absolutely fantastic. Simple, delicious, and memorable. Huge wow factor. We'll definitely be back. read more

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These empanadas are packed with flavor! I'd recommend the beef empanada. The carne asada is flavorful but the texture is not my cup of tea, it's more shredded than pieces of carne. The verde chicken was a good too! read more

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I came across Nonna's for my first time when I was venturing about the LA Farmers Market looking for something quick and good. There was a small line which is always a good sign and so I got in as well and took some time figuring out what fillings I wanted in the empanadas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not a restaurant but more of counter service establishment with a few seats, so grabbing a box to go is the main option perhaps to enjoy at the more communal seating areas within the Farmers Market area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's 30 + variations of empanadas all spanning from savory to sweet. They do have some signs notifying about some of their best sellers to help you choose. The empanadas are freshly made and baked and served pretty quickly. I went ahead and ordered the beef, chicken jalapeno and mushroom (and cheese) during my first visit. The whole ordering process was fairly quick and went smoothly. I ordered the Combo #2 which is 3 empanadas and a basic drink ($18.26). The empanadas were freshly made and put in a box to be carried around; I was asked if I wanted a sauce and had the chimichurri on the side. Each empanada was the same size (about 6 inches or so), and there was a neat stamp that indicated which empanada was which (clever!). For the most part (and for my personal taste) the empanadas were fine, not very crispy (these are baked so there's one reason) and slightly bland but the chimichurri sauce helped elevate the flavors. Surprisingly out of the three (beef, chicken & jalapeno, and mushroom and cheese) the mushroom and cheese one was my favorite as the feta gave it a good little tang. Prices for each empanada are currently $5.94 so it's not really cheap, but then again this is LA and well the economy is what it is. This location of Nonna's is at the the well known Original Farmers Market but they also have other locations again at another area on W 3rd St, plus locations at The Americana and in Grand Central Market. I believe they validate parking if needed. read more

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First time trying this empanadas. We got dessert empanadas. Dulce de leche and Nutella empanadas are filled with flavorful fillings. Their empanadas are soft with flaky crusts and warm. Dulce de leche empanadas have strong cream cheese taste with sweetness from caramel filling. These empanadas are baked and very enjoyable with sweetness from caramel filling as well as Nutella filling. Recommended. read more

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When at the farmers market in LA, grabbing a few empanadas is a must very delicious on a Saturday afternoon [[HIGHLIGHT]]enjoying the weather in a great atmosphere friendly community environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the spinach with mozzarella is our favorite Thank you guys.. read more

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I was excited to try and get a box go to take back to Vegas! I ordered just one verde chicken with the chimichurri on the side. It was good! Perfect portion to enjoy. Sooooo many options to choose from. Service was friendly. I went right at opening so no line. I wanted to take a box home to enjoy and give to some friends, but they don't have any cold ones to go. I would have had to order a box of warm fresh ones and let them cool down before packing them. read more

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An OK experience at Nonna's Empanadas. It is located in The Original Farmers Market @ The Grove in Los Angeles. There are plenty empanadas flavors to choose from. When it comes to empanadas, I normally sample both sweet and savory options. On this occasion I purchased the guava, chicken Alfredo, and Philly cheesesteak. Overall, the flavors were OK. Not the best I've had, but certainly not the worst. The customer service was very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, being able to see the staff prepare some of the empanadas for baking was a sight to see.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, an OK experience. I'll give them another try when in the area. read more

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Nonna's empanadas at the Farmers Market is a must-visit & definitely worth trying. Expect about a 20ish minute wait in line, but it's manageable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of seating throughout the market, they have spots right in front and all around their stall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have an so many different variety of empanadas. We tried the carne asada and the beef jalapeño. The jalapeño one really stood out. Happily get that again. A few others that caught our attention for next time were strawberry cheesecake and Nutella (sounded interesting), along with savory options like Korean BBQ (they were out the time we visited :(), salsa verde chicken, and jalapeño chicken. Tip: go for the combo deals - they're much more economical if you're ordering more than one. read more

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It's a food stall in the farmer's market area of The Grove. I saw lots of people lining up so I knew that I had to try it. They have lots of savory and sweet types of empanada. I decided to buy beef empanada to try. The warm empanada was good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was flavorful. The star was the chimichury (it was delicious!) and great complement to the empanada. read more

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A friend recommended this spot so I decided to try it out. I was starving so I opted for the 3 combo. 3 empanadas plus a drink. Came out to $19. A bit expensive for the size Carne asada was really good. My fav out for the 3. Pepperoni was good but pretty oily. Guava was interesting, kinda reminded me of apple pie a bit. Staff was fine. Nothing extraordinary and not rude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have some seats off to the side[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Nonna's Empanadas are a quick and easy bite to grab at the farmer's market, especially if you're in a rush. You don't have to wait to for something to be heated up and they keep really good stock of all their flavors. There's nothing crazy about these empanadas, but the convenience in an area like this makes them worth it. read more

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While visiting the farmer's market, I was in search of some snacking. Nothing caught my eye until I passed by Nonna's Empanadas. Here, the establishment prides themselves on baking things fresh, daily. Fresh ingredients are used and the endless flavor combinations make for these to hit the spot at any/all cravings throughout the day. The empanadas range from sweet to savory. Stand out flavors that have caught my eyes: ham & cheese, chicken mushroom & cheese, samosa veggie, & mushroom. The empanadas were piping hot. I kid you not, the bag was lightweight a bit too hot for my hands, and I am not sensitive to heat @ all. Bonus points strictly for that. The dough vs filling was very balanced, flavors were seasoned very well, and these babies will keep you wanting more. 5/5 stars. I'd come back for some Nonna's in a heartbeat. read more

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The good: I tried the banana Dulce de leche, corn, & macaroni and cheese empanadas. With a blueberry bubbly water my total was around $19. I loved all 3 empanadas. They were great for my toddlers. I loved how all were stamped and labeled with what its contents were. There were so many flavor options and they're served super hot and immediately since they're just sitting on display in a warmed shelf. These would make great offerings for potlucks or for a work function since they're handheld, easy to eat and come in both savory and sweet variations. The bad: Parking at LA's Farmer's market is expensive. We paid $24 even when we got our ticket validated. It would've been over $50 without the validation. The interesting: They have several locations. You can order and have it shipped to your home where you'd bake them at home. read more

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Well..... [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's nothing wrong with the ambiance: it's the Original Farmers Market so the atmosphere is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered 1 spinach cheese empanada. I should've asked first how much the were: but I've lived in Argentina, I have been going to Casino Bakery in Culver City (Argentine owners!) for years. This spinach empanada was $6.50. Yes, no typo. And when I commented that it was expensive, I got an arrogant look. Well.... This is the last time I'm ordering anything here. I get it: things are getting more expensive but spinach and cheese? Nah, I feel ripped off. And that's not a good feeling for a customer. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When a friend lived a couple blocks away from here, this was our go to spot for a snack when we take her dog for a walk[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I've munched on many a empanada while perambulating around the neighborhood. Always a good time. Always delicious read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has so much going for them, everything from their cozy decor, to $10/2 empanadas to the buffet of choices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I was lured in, choosing to miss out on buttery quiche, a decision that will forever remain a regret. The popular empanadas are fresh, like the carne asada, taste as good as they look but for ones like chicken it'd fallen short. The vegetarian options, like Vege samosa was pretty good, filling but lacking in excitement. The novelty of choices soon wears off and builds up elsewhere. read more

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My favorite empanadas. Gerald is truly the best. In general, the staff is so kind and accommodating. My go to spot for a quick and delicious bite. read more

One mid af empanada for $5.99 just go to any mom and pop owned empanadas shop. You won't be disappointed.

It's my second time trying this place. Prices have really gone up since the last time. Had the Cuban and the carne asada. Both ok. Carne asada packed some heat. It being just ok, don't think worth the price read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]LA's Farmers Market is such a fun experience. Just walking around a bustling area like this at night and discovering all these food stalls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nonna's Empanadas was a spot that I saw online was worth trying and had to grab a few on the way. Service is great and helpful. I ordered the Chicken Mushroom & Cheese, Cuban, and Asada Empanadas. They all were so tasty. Each empanada is really filling and you could kinda tell some were sitting for a bit, but the crust on the outside was still pretty solid. Personally the chicken mushroom & cheese I would not take over the other two options, but you can't really go wrong. They have so many options flavor wise and some that are pretty unique that I've never seen before. It's worth checking out. read more

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I got the Cuban and Chicken Cheese (something) variety which were marked as the popular ones. The empanadas were full, but everything was dry. It didn't leave me wanting more which sucks. read more

Food is tasty, employees are attentive, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place has cute look.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 3 empanadas for $19.51 seems expensive but you get a surprisingly filling bite. I preferred the Beef to their cheeseburger empanada. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience in the farmers market is always fun and great to enjoy ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their empanadas are probably the best in the city and packed with meat that is very flavorful ! Definite 10 out of 10 the Carne Asada and the Carnitas were phenomenal ! read more

Service was super fast and we got the chicken mushroom and philly cheese steak empanadas. Both were delicious but I think they could've added a bit more salt to the filing. Unfortunately since the empanadas were already made and sitting under a heat lamp, the center of the pastry was a little soggy. If I'm ever in the area I would stop by for an empanada as a snack! read more

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Nestled in the Original Farmer's Market in Los Angeles, Nonna's Empanadas is a hidden gem that promises an extensive selection of baked empanadas. From the classic beef and chicken to innovative fillings, Nonna's offers a delightful array of flavors that cater to every palate. The star of the show is undoubtedly the traditional Argentine empanadas, each boasting a flaky, buttery pastry that's simply irresistible. However, Nonna's doesn't stop there--the menu also features sweet options, including apple, Nutella, and dulce de leche empanadas, adding a touch of sweetness to the savory affair. During my visit, I indulged in the macaroni & cheese; chicken; mushroom; and cheese; and mushroom empanadas. The creamy macaroni and cheese filling combined with the flaky crust was a match made in empanada heaven, while the succulent chicken, earthy mushrooms, and gooey cheese in the chicken mushroom and cheese empanada delivered a burst of savory goodness with every bite. Finally, the medley of mushrooms in the mushroom empanada were perfectly seasoned and encased in the golden-brown pastry, provides a satisfying umami-rich experience. Overall, he perfectly baked pastry encased just the right amount of delicious fillings in each of my empanadas. Service at Nonna's is both friendly and quick, enhancing the overall positive experience. With plenty of seating options at the market or along their stall, finding a cozy spot to enjoy your empanadas is a breeze. Easy parking in either of the Market's two convenient lots adds to the accessibility. The window display shelves are a thoughtful touch, making it easy to peruse and pick your empanada flavors. The visual feast presented by Nonna's is as delightful as the flavors themselves. Nonna's Empanadas is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a taste of Argentina in the heart of Los Angeles. I was excited to learn that they also ship their empanadas for baking at home if you can't make it to one of their locations! read more

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These were so good! I don't really which flavors we got- but I can tell you they were all good! We went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a line- without knowing how their food was we jumped in line and did not regret our order. Most of the popular items were sold out, so I definitely recommend coming in early if you are looking for something in particular. This place is in the farmers market, so there is no formal seating for this particular dining spot, but there is plenty of tables and shares available throughout the market. read more

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