Starting on the 1st Tuesday of November, this business had a stand at the Ferry farmer's market on the north side of the clock tower. As I shopped, I noticed that there were several customers each time I passed and, being on a schedule, I didn't stop other than to take a photo of the stand and its menu. The following Tuesday, she was just setting up so I looked at her menu as she talked about her family business, explaining the legacy and her passion to continue it. I decided to get a three pack box to try. I reheated the pepperoni empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_B5QZ-u3FX6-iX1k65smJA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) the next morning for breakfast in the toaster oven; the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=t3horCUoW3PALEw6I_rBZA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) was a decent amount but the flavor didn't really stand out on this as it was on the drier side. The following morning, I reheated the mushroom Gorgonzola empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C9P2JURMbLRAE5ht0Ndoog&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RFsAtGWeyC9EV6JL7OxDLQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) is generous and the earthiness from the mushrooms balanced with the cheese's richness. My final empanada was the Spanish chicken empanada (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7zQ1G2RzHgfNap9Z-GUJXA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); this is described as having organic chicken, onions, red and green bell peppers, and tomato sauce. The filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9lIRH2wYYtMaOJlziNcwXg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) here is more moist than the other two which is likely why it was my favorite. Due to errands last week, I wasn't able to stop here but I will make a point to try other menu items. Try this stand you're at the Ferry Building on Tuesdays. You should be able to find something that fits your palate. read more

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Baking in San Francisco since 2010. Nucha was at the Divisadero Farmers Market San Francisco. Great variety and Selection of Empanadas, plus they brought Quiches, and Desserts. The freshly made Empanadas that were brought to market would make for an easy Sunday Lunch. read more

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Nucha Empanadas allowed me to experience sheer disappointment in a single bite! I was at the SOMA StrEat Food Park and spotted this food truck from a distance while I was already eating. As usual, because my eyes are bigger than my stomach, I decided I could use an empanada to top off dinner. The food truck window was lined up with a variety of savory and sweet empanadas, and my mouth was salivating. Almost $7 later, I was handed a nice little empanada after it was heated up in a microwave, and I'm smiling, so excited to devour it. I poured some chimichurri sauce on top and took a big bite, ready to let a "mmm" escape from my mouth. Instead, I was met with a mix of cold and lukewarm fried dough that was somewhat stale. My face fell as I experienced first surprise, then sadness, and finally regret. Thanks to Nucha Empanadas, what was a great meal at the food trucks ended in the realization that life is full of disillusion, even when it comes to empanadas. read more

Found this truck at the SOMA food truck park recently. They have a great variety of Empanadas, including VEGAN empanadas, which was great. I tried the 3 Vegan options Kale and Butternut Squash, Corn and Peppers ( which had a vegan cheese kind of an ingredient as well) and Roasted Eggplant. All of them were tasty and my favorite was probably the "Corn and Peppers". The 4th vegan option was a spinach empanada. They also have sweet / dessert empanadas. The price for 1 empanada is $6 which is a little high I feel, but the price is discounted for bulk purchases. If you buy 2 it is $5.50 / each and $5/ each if you buy 3. So then it becomes a good deal. Glad I got to try it. read more

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I first found out about Nucha Empanada at the SOMA Food Truck event. Nucha offers many different flavored empanadas (sweet and savory), some of the favorites are the ham and cheese, corn and peppers, mushroom, spicy beef, onions, and cheese. Some of the sweet flavors include pineapple, apple, peach cobbler, and blueberry. The empanadas are shaped like big, fried, crispy potstickers. I ordered the apple and the spicy beef which were both very delicious! My spicy beef came with a small sample of green sauce to put on it, but honestly, I didn't even need the sauce. The empanadas tasted great just warmed up and was very filling. I plan to try more of their empanadas and come out of my comfort zone to try out flavors I normally wouldn't. The prices are a little steep coming at $4. When I want to treat myself to a $4 empanada, i'll come to Nucha's! read more

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This is a review for the Nucha Empanadas food truck at the Food Truck spot in District Six (11th Street and Division Street where SOMA and The Mission meet). If I'm gonna pay over $13 for two modestly-sized empanadas please do not microwave them. read more

I agree with every recent reviews. I feel very ripped off paying $19.65 for THREE dry empanadas at Sparks Social. I love supporting small businesses but wow, $19 for three? I thought I paying for 6 empanadas maybe? They tasted unforgettable and underwhelming. The cheese was very dry. And you know what's funny? My large Fieldworks IPA was way cheaper than my food. read more

I found them at the Alameda farmers market on Saturday. I got the spicy beef, spicy pork, and the chicken. Of the three, the spicy pork was the best. The smoked pork taste radiated through each bite. It was not spicy for me, but for some, I sure it would be. The spicy beef and the chicken were good, but not as good as the pork. I liked that the empanadas were baked, as the crust had a nice shine and crunch. read more

I didn't get food poisoning- that's what 1 star is reserved for but I've never had a worse empanada in my life. The lady behind the counter literally microwaved them from the refrigerator making the crust extremely soggy and limp. The filling in the spicy beef was super bland and the chimichurri sauces added nothing. The peach cobbler tasted pasty and no taste at all. If I didn't have a meal 5 minutes earlier that let me know my taste buds works, I'd have thought I had COVID. I've lived in South America and eaten enough empanadas, this was very very bad. read more

Health score on yelp says 100/100. At the food truck was roughly 85. As another yelper noted, the food was microwaved... I've been sick for the last day and this empanada was all I could tie it to. I had 1 spicy beef and 1 Spanish chicken. Flavor wasn't bad, but not worth having again.. read more

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I just ordered Nucha Empanadas through a food delivery app, and I am thoroughly disappointed. I usually never stray from El Sur's empanadas, but I figured I'd try this place out as it's down the street from my house! BIG MISTAKE. I got 6 of the ham and cheese empanadas, which are called the Parisien at El Sur, and this was like a 0/10 for me. How do I even describe it? It was dry, definitely reheated, and to call it a ham and cheese empanada is a joke. THERE WAS NO FILLING. And the teeny tiny parts with filling?? HAD NO FLAVOR. See picture. I'm not lying. I literally just ate half a dozen dry, empty, bland empanadas. Never buying from here again. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. How is this place still in business?! Go to El Sur. Thank me later. read more

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My friend had a get together at Spark Social at ordered empanadas for the group. They packaged them in pizza boxes which made them easy to carry to the party area. Of all the flavors, my favorites were the Spanish chicken and the mushroom gorgonzola. The spicy meat ones were good but a tad too spicy for me. We also has the Alfajores cookies for desserts which were both great, though the chocolate covered ones tasted were better because what's *not* better chocolate-covered? read more

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Got the spicy beef empanada and roasted eggplant and tomato empanada. Both were amazing!!! Be forewarned, definitely paying SF prices in SF. read more

The woman at the window was quite friendly and the price was reasonable (2 for $11.99) They handed them through the window and I took my seat across the lawn. My friend and I both bit into our empanadas to find them cold. Not room temperature, not frozen, but cold to the touch inside and out, as though they pulled it straight from the fridge. I saw them pull the empanadas from the shelf and warm them up in the microwave but they were still very cold to eat. No one wants cold empanadas. We ate them bc we were starving but I wish they'd been hot and enjoyable:/ read more

Dropped into Square Meals. bought some nucha empanadas/qucihe. (special 4/10) -quite tasty. sodium seems excessive. buys: -ham & cheese quiche -feta, spinach empanada -beef empanada - roasted eggplant food notes: -Nucha has been here awhile, didn't notice. -got "grand opening" card empananas regularly 3@, buy 3, get one free with card. -Nucha empanadas selling all over s.f., bay area at bars, coffee shops @5. get it wholesale here! read more

I was lucky enough to come across this business at the Castro Farmers market. I've had a lot of empanadas and these (spicy meat) are at the top of the list! read more

I tried three Nucha Empanadas recently when they were located at Soma StrEat Food Park, and overall it was less than impressive. You'll pay $5 per empanada {or $9 for 2, $12 for 3 and $20 for four} which are very much a snack food or addition to a meal, but as much as I eat them, I can never convince myself that they're a fully well-rounded or satisfying meal. Overall, I though the fillings were lackluster in flavor and in punch, in addition to them being a little sparse. This was my least favorite food truck when visiting the food park. read more

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They've popped up in the Streat Park recently. on a warm sunny day I strolled through to find a small snack. Having one of the bigger booths in the back I opted for your traditional beef. Wish it was a little hotter but the flavour, seasoning and spice level were right. GUy working was super happy and friendly. Perhaps one of the quickest purchase to stomach paths Ive experienced. read more

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I dont get it. While people are complaining about the server or food, I found the place to be really good and tasty. I had another place near the Ferry Building where the empanadas are small and expensive, but this place was delicious. Yep, I took them home and heated them in a convection oven and WOW they were excellent. I will do it again regardless of all the unhappy people on yelp. this place is worth it. Maybe there are other places that offer good emapandas as well, but this place is a definate do again. I had the mushroom and it was fantastic, as well as the chicken too. very flavorful. read more

It is so hard to find authentic Argentinian food--but the beef empanadas here taste just like my grandmas recipe! So happy to have found this small booth at spark sf. Yes, they microwave them (do you know how long it takes to make fresh empanadas?!?), and when I first saw that I was concerned, but after tasting them, I did not care. They were filled with meat, delicious, and I went back to order more :) The empanadas may seem expensive, but get a group and order together! (The more you order, the cheaper/per empanada). read more

Nucha Empanadas - Beef and spinach empanadas and delicious chimichurri - Empanadas Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their Pecan Pie had a buttery soft crust with a good amount of crisp. The filling was less impressive - it was dry and there wasn't too much of it. I should've stuck with their specialty and gotten a meat empanada! 3 stars. read more

Nucha Empanadas - Pecan Pie – 3 stars. Good buttery, crisp crust. Dessert filling quite dry, not too impressive. Sat dinner 2016-10-01 - Empanadas Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tried these bad boys out as SF Street Eats in SOMA! The empanadas are so tasty! I ordered one spicy beef and one corn and peppers. The spicy beef is delicious- the outside was crisped to perfection (think Pillsbury croissant) and the inside was perfectly seasoned beef. The corn and peppers had a little more air inside. Still tasty but not as filling! 2 empanadas + one Diet Sprite for $11! Not too bad for SF :) Can't wait to try more flavors! read more

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When I saw her pop that empanada in the microwave I should've turned and run, but even though I knew better i remained optimistic that somehow a previously baked empanada would remain crispy after being nuked. Wrong. I tried Nucha Empanadas at Spark Social and it seemed the best choice mainly because a lot of the other food trucks weren't open yet. There was no line which is generally not a sign that their product is a must try. The mushroom and cheese filling was not bad but it was completely ruined by the soft crust. Definitely a waste of $5 and a travesty to empanadas everywhere. read more

Meh. What do you expect from an empanada food truck? Of course the empanadas aren't going to be fresh. I decided to visit the food truck at Spark Social because I am an empanada fanatic. When I saw the employee put that empanada into the microwave, my smile turned into a frown. The empanadas were small and around $4 each. The empanada was soggy and sad tasting. It was also bland and all three of the chicken, eggplants and beef empanada all tasted the same, which was disappointing. Being the believer I am, I took home my half eaten empanadas and baked them hoping it'll be tastier! Sadly, I was once again disappointed. Sorry Nuncha, I won't be returning for your empanadas. I think I'll stick to El Porto's. read more

Got to try Nucha Empanadas at the Oakland Veg Fest this weekend and I thought the prices were steep considering the size of the empanada, but apparently, judging based on the reviews, the prices seem to depend on what the event is and my paying $5 for one seems to be about average. Anyway, I understand that the event couldn't have possibly had tools to properly heat up the empanada, but I was disappointed that mine was microwaved and only half warm. The inside was cold. It didn't stop me from loving how good my food was, but I love my food roasty toasty, so yeah, that was sad. Plus, they didn't have the flavor I really wanted, but I guess that means I got to try other types. In the end, I think my food was good, but it was expensive, lukewarm and probably not worth the experience, although I do appreciate that they have vegan empanadas. I say it was good, but I'm a cost vs benefits person, so take of that what you will. read more

6$ for this tiny empanada ! Fuck off !! This place was the only small food option at soma food center today .. in general all the food here is over priced. Shouldn't food be less here , since there is less over head ?? I don't get it. Not coming back read more

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Worst food truck ever. $6 bucks for an empanada that is so small to the point that you might as well eat air. The inner filling was so bland. Complete waste of time and money. read more

I don't quite understand the hype. The dough/crust had absolutely no flavor and they were delivered to us rather cold. We bought 5 different ones and we took a few bites of each and none were worth the calories to finish. Plus they are super expensive. I think we spent over $20 on the five empanadas. read more

super disappointed with the service I recently received at Nucha Empanadas. I was excited to spot this food truck at the Soma Streat park this Saturday while sipping away on some beers. The line wasn't too bad when I first got there and I decided on a vegan "chicken" Empanada. I took it back to my table and the middle was ICE COLD. I went back, cut in front of the line and the employee made me a new one. Back to my table, again. ICE COLD. I was so disappointed and by this point the line was crazy long I just gave up. waste of $5 and poor service, thumbs down. read more

On Mondays, you can find them during lunch and afternoon time outside Soul cycle on 1st between Market and Mission. I tried the following and they all are really tasty. Really yummy! You must try if you haven't already. Each one is $4. They are pretty filling and could be a good snack or a side to your lunch. 1. Cheese and Onions 2. Caprese 3. Corn and Peppers (MUST try!) 4. Spicy Pork read more

Butter over beef. Something made my chicken apple sausage, egg, onion, bell pepper and cheese empanada amazing. Apparently it's their handmade technique: http://nucha-empanadas.com/menu.html Half was consumed on site. Other half was warmed up later. Both halves of this $4 breakfast snack were fantastic. read more

Huge rip off. Got an apple pie one for $6. Guy took it out of the freezer and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. It was tiny, bland, and something you can probably buy a dozen for that price at the frozen section of Safeway. read more

This little place is right outside the main entrance of my job every Wednesday and I always load up with a box of them for myself spicy chicken, onion and cheese, spinach and cheese, spicy pork and spicy beef are some great choices if you're ever around Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco on Wednesday stop by and buy a few for lunch You will thank me later read more

Got spicy chicken... I got cold chicken. Put in the microwave, and only the corners were warm. The rest of the expands was disappointingly cold. Don't think the young lady knew it was cold when she gave it to me; maybe because she doesn't care products what. Either way, I won't be coming here to drop 5 dollars on a cold meat pastry. I'd rather go to 18th ND church to get a $5 empanada I know for sure will be hot throughout and BETTER! read more

We found this place inside the SoMa StrEat Food Park and we were happy with our selection. We ordered the Chicken, Spicy Pork, and the Cheese/Onion empanadas which all had their nice flavors. I didn't necessarily love or understand the olive oil concoction on the side as I would have preferred a sauce or dip instead. Either way, these were a nice size based on our hunger at the time. We ordered 3 to share for lunch and they filled us up enough to hold us over until dinner so job well done. Keep in mind we also had beer to wash everything down so that may have played a part in our hunger levels as well. The employee was very nice so overall it was an enjoyable experience. read more

At the SOMA StrEAT Food trucks we came here and had the pepperoni and cheese, the corn and pepper and a peach cobbler one for dessert (all non- vegan versions as they have both options). The empanadas crust was super yummy and fillings were very nice. I would recommend both flavors of the savory and can't wait to try more! The spicy chimmichurri sauce is quite spicy so beware, but it's not a lingering spice so it's great! The peach cobbler empanada was really good too, and not too sweet, the crust was a more firm crispy type than the savory ones which were more buttery. I can't wait to try the other dessert ones too! Definitely will be back! Yum! read more

Ok. As good as this place is I will never ever order from them again. 6 f****** dollars for ONE small ass empanada and to top it off they RE HEAT IT IN A F****** MICROWAVE!!!!!! WHAT IN THE ACTUAL F***?!????! GTFO with your half assed cooking. I'm so freakin mad at this place. read more

Great spot. I love the variety of empanadas. I usually get the pepperoni pizza, ham/cheese, mushroom gorgonzola and spinach feta. They are delicious with a crispy outside and lots of filling inside. I'm always pleasantly surprised to run into their tents a a few random street fairs and but I can always count on them at Soma Streat food. Delivery is also fast. read more

It is listed on one of the 100 must do things in San Francisco so for $5 I got the most popular one. It was early so no line. At this location I think it is fun to just eat small items at many venders so this is a must if going that route. Mine was hot but not so hot I could not eat it right away which is nice. read more

DELICIOUS! The pecan pie empanadas were delicious :) The Kale Quiche and the rest of the veggie empanadas were scrumptious as well. Nucha was out of something we ordered and they gave us an extra pecan pie treat! They even included a lil note. Thank you. Very nice. Great dinner. XO, R&Y read more