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    Nora’s Empanada Factory

    4.8 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Janet T.

    I got an UBER EATS deal so I decided to try Nora's Empanadas. Me and my husband also went there a few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon and they were closed so I'm excited to try a new empanada place in Temecula... CHEESE BALLS: 10/10 This little item was the STAR OF THE SHOW!!! I can eat these everyday!! It tastes even better after toasting them... MUSHROOM EMPANADA: 9/10 It was good. I liked the filling of the mushrooms with cheese inside. The empanada texture on the outside is on the soft side so you might have to toast it... PIZZA EMPANADA: 9/10 My husband devoured the pizza empanada. He usually doesn't even like empanadas! CHICKEN EMPANADAS: 8/10 The chicken filling was mushy and reminded me of tuna. It was ok... BEEF EMPANADAS: 7/10 Didn't really like the bed filling but, when hunger strikes you'll eat anything!!! CHIMICHURRI SAUCE: 7/10 It reminded me of vinegar. It was on the sour side. I prefer a thicker and more oily sauce. But it does taste good with Thai Boat Noodle soup! SERVICE: Delivery was quick and I'm sure they also have great service in person judging by all the other reviews on Yelp... AMBIANCE: Looked like a really nice and clean facility. It reminded me of an old town friendly bakery... NORA'S EMPANADA FACTORY is worth EVERY CALORIE!!!

    paloma b.

    You have to get the spicy cheese empanadas!! These are SO good and my husband and my favorite out of all the ones we tried. This was our first time here and we will certainly be back. My second favorite was the chicken and his second favorite was the beef. The restaurant was really nice with a great view of Vail ranch. Highly recommend!

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    Caitlin H.

    The photos really don't do this place justice. I tried a variety of their empanadas, and everything was so flavorful -- truly an explosion of flavor with every bite. The chimichurri sauce paired perfectly with them and really brought everything together. I believe these are Argentinian-style empanadas, and they were so good. Pictured are the cheese balls and the tiramisu, which were also delicious. One of the coolest parts is that you can actually watch the team making fresh empanadas in real time, which makes the experience even better. Definitely a spot worth checking out.

    Krysten S.

    We were definitely excited to have a shiny new restaurant here at the Vail! We came a little later tonight so we were thankful they could make some fresh ones for us and they seemed to be sold out upon arrival. The staff were super friendly and helpful and we appreciated their transparency that it was going to take a while so we were able to walk around. The store itself is cute, new, clean and refreshed which is definitely a nice change of pace. Our winner was definitely the spicy cheese and mushroom and cheese. The beef and chicken were good and then the ham & cheese last. I think if it were the morning the ham and cheese would go hard. We will definitely be back and highly suggest getting the spicy chimichurri to dip. Sooo good!

    L M.

    Super cute place with delicious empanadas. The staff is super nice and attentive. A few places to eat inside and outside. They also have some desserts and ice cream.

    Aaron W.

    Was walking by Temecula Clay in Vail Ranch and the empty store next door now has Nora's Empanada factory so I had to stop in and give it a try. It is classy chill inside with small but comfy and nice seating inside and plenty of seating all over Vail Ranch. We purchased cheese balls (yum) and the spicy cheese empanada and the chicken empanada. These Empanadas were great. Not dry at all like many I have had. The chicken was super moist and flavorful. The spicy cheese was also good. The server was welcoming and friendly. For super great empanadas this is where you want to go. We will definitely be regulars here.

    Erik A.

    Wow! Such great flavors and variety, fresh homemade ingredients. Always awesome customer service and very friendly. The shop is small with some seating and very clean. They have a small selection of beverages which I believe will increase with time since they are new. I highly recommend this spot, the chimichurri is hands down some of the best I've ever had, they have regular and spicy both are packed full of flavors.

    Jasmine C.

    Such a good find tucked away at Vail Ranch. We ordered a dozen - 2 each of the chicken, beef, mushroom, pepperoni, spinach feta, and guava. My favorites were the chicken and guava. All of them had such good flavor and even my toddler enjoyed trying all the different flavors. The chimichurri sauce was great although I would have liked a little more heat in the spicy one :) We'll definitely be back!

    Gabriela G.

    This location is a lovely space and the staff are welcoming and friendly! The empanadas are so good too of course. I appreciate the vegan and vegetarian options.

    Dozen empanadas 1/2 chicken 1/2 beef

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    Got a dozen for the World Cup watch party! Everyone loved them. Will be back! Thanks so much

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    The empanadas were very tasty! You will not be disappointed. My favorite is the chicken even without the sauce, they are excellent.

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    Best empanadas/cheese balls I've ever had. Idk what they put in those, but I can't stop eating them #help

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    Food was fresh and delicious! Very nice place. Definitely recommend the spicy cheese empanada!

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    Omg absolutely the best empanada I have ever had! The service was amazing and so was the food! If you are ever in Temecula it's a must!!!

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    5 months ago

    Delicious! The ham and queso is a must. Their location at Vail HQ is super cute! Victor was very helpful!

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    5 months ago

    Excellent empanadas at a reasonable price. Excellent customer service and this is the first empanadas restaurant in Temecula.

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    Always extremely kind and yummy food! We love the chimichuri. Being a vegetarian, there's plenty of options here!

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    Victor is wonderful! Excellent empanadas, very tasty. Will be back to try dessert empanadas.

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    Mushroom empanadas! Delicious!! Victor was very knowledgeable and provided great service. We will definitely be coming back here.

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    Nora's Empanada Factory

    4.7
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    6.1 mi
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    Had an amazing experience at Nora's Empanada Factory - honestly, I loved everything. The empanadas…read morewere fresh, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavorful fillings. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. The variety is great too so there's something for everyone whether you're in the mood for savory or a little sweet :) Service was friendly and welcoming. It's a perfect spot for a quick bite that still feels special. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! Support your local businesses!

    "You can't go wrong with Argentine empanadas! Growing up, my best friend was Argentinian, so I got…read moreto eat empanadas all the time--and I loved them. Ham and cheese, corn and cheese, beef, chicken... they made so many different kinds, and it was always a delight. Now as an adult, having them at Nora's Empanadas brought back so many great memories! I'm rarely in Temecula, but yesterday we were in town for a baseball tournament. We'd seen Nora's Empanadas on Instagram, so I made a quick side trip to grab some. I ordered the ham and cheese, pepperoni, and beef empanadas--they were all delicious! But the absolute winner was the guava and cheese empanada. It was overwhelmingly sweet, but it hit the spot perfectly!" So if you are in Temecula, Ca. And are looking for lunch spot look no further than Nora's empanadas!

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    Our store inside, Dine In and Take Out.
    Our store inside, Dine In and Take Out.
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    3.2 mi
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    Yesterday was my second time at Espandín. Let's start off with the environment. Espandín is located…read morein Old Town Temecula and has a central location on the corner. With that being said, parking can be difficult because Old Town tends to get very busy on a Saturday. We walked in and it was not busy. The host/server told us to pick any table we would like. We chose outside, but they had just cleaned up the area, so our chairs were stacked. The host/server quickly helped us get the chairs down and place them at our table. The server was attentive and kept checking in on us. Now the food. When we were sat down, we were given complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were perfect and not overly salty or greasy. The salsa was very mild and had a great flavor. I ordered a 2 taco combo plate ($14.95) with carne asada and carnitas. The carne asada was just okay, it was cut into thicker piece, which is not my preference. It was also topped with guacamole, which was not the best I've had. The carnitas however were magnificent topped with pickled onions, cilantro, and salsa. The rice was not traditional Mexican rice and did have a bit of a crunch to it rather than a toast before cooking. The beans were just plain pinto beans, not refried beans, but they were good. While this place, is not extremely traditional, it is a great spot in Old Town Temecula with fairly good food. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

    So it's no secret finding a lunch spot on Mother's Day is hard! We walked through Old Town and most…read morerestaurants had over an hour wait. I noticed Espadín had tables and thought it was worth a shot. Also, it was getting really hot and I was ready for some air conditioning. We were seated immediately and our server got our drinks. We ordered a grilled Caesar salad, green chilaquiles with eggs, and guacamole. The guacamole was so fresh and had a great lime flavor. The grilled Caesar was the star of the show! The dressing was amazing. The chilaquiles were also good. I was a little nervous at first since they weren't busy when we walked in compared to the other restaurants on the street, but it ended up being a great surprise how good everything was!

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    4.1
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    The service is almost more impressive than the food, and the food is outstanding. Healthy, whole…read morefood options that allow for an enjoyable meal without feeling tired or unhealthy afterwards.

    This place was okay. They had a 4-star rating and there was a majority of good reviews. But I…read morewasn't impressed, there was nothing special about this place, and overall it was just okay. We stopped for dinner and the did not appear busy. There was plenty of free parking available in the shopping center and indoor/outdoor seating. It was very windy and too cold to eat outside, so we opted to eat inside. There were only four tables to choose from and one bathroom. This became an issue when someone was already using the bathroom, probably blowing it up since it had already been five plus minutes, and both of my kids had to go (we ended up going to Trader Joe's to use the bathroom). The food finally came out. We ordered 2 tri-tip plates, a chicken sandwich, a kids quesadilla w/rice, and 4 drinks. I was concerned about the tri-tip after reading many others complaining about it being overcooked. This was not an issue. The meat came out cooked perfectly, but the pieces were small. The mashed potatoes were good and buttery. The mac & cheese was good and had a nice flavor. The Brussel sprouts were undercooked, hard, and bland. The bread had soaked up the blood from the tri-tip and was soggy gross. The kids quesadilla was literally 2 store bought tortillas and some sprinkled cheddar cheese that wasn't even melted in between. I didn't care for it, but I'm glad my son ate it. Overall, I had high expectations for this place and it was lacking.

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