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Passion Empanadas

4.8 (66 reviews)
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Sheena J.

I normally don't have time to write reviews, yet really felt I needed to here. I ordered from the Passion Empanadas food truck at a Halloween event a couple days ago and couldn't believe my eyes when reading the menu - $16 for two empanadas?! Are you kidding me?? The price might have been justifiable if the empanadas were out of this world but they were not - they were burnt (see pic) and one of them had a HUMAN HAIR embedded in its crust which I could clearly see at night without proper lighting. I tried to pull out the hair but it was pretty stuck and not going anywhere. I really regret spending money on this overpriced food and wish I had chosen another food truck to eat.

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Leslie S.

I wish I knew about Passion Empanadas sooner because they are amazing! The owners are so friendly and nice! You can only order a dozen or more when ordering them, but you will want to get every flavor so the dozen is a great way to do so. We tried every flavor and enjoyed each one. We definitely had our favorites which were: - Chicken Escabeche - Mushroom - Ground Beef - Chicken Shawarma The empanadas are $4 each. They are freshly baked when you order. If you order on a Monday, you get 3 free empanadas when you buy a dozen. They also offered me free delivery. The empanadas are very flavorful and each one is distinct from the other. The spices, herbs, and ingredients used are unique and gourmet. The dough is really soft, but slightly crunchy on the edges. Everything tastes fresh. The house made mustard and chimmichurri sauces also add great flavor. We LOVED Passion Empanadas and will definitely be back soon!

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Reveka G.

Please be advised that this is a food truck. I started following their account on Instagram where they post their locations/events. Fortunately, I caught one of their posts in time and we ventured out to the Ventura Historical Farm to give their empanadas a try. The prices were a bit crazy. We spent about $50 for six empanadas (with a small side of chips and coleslaw) and a small margarita pizza. The coleslaw was light and refreshing. The pizza was tasty. But, the empanadas were outstanding! They tasted like homemade with love empanadas. The crust was soft and perfectly cooked, the fillings were rich and flavorful, without being over seasoned. For me, this justified the drive and the cost as I felt like we were enjoying quality food truck food. My two kids and I not only appreciated the food, but also the adventure. Service was friendly, and we enjoyed our meal at the adjacent park. It was a beautiful way to spend our afternoon.

Box of half dozen.
Craig N.

Delivery only. By the dozen. I think $4.50 each which is very reasonable as these are full sized empanadas. It's a husband and wife team that makes them fresh daily. Better to order early. When I tried at 60pm the inventory was low so I ordered for the next day. Definitely a great change of pace from the same old boring stuff.

Serving empanadas at our Super Bowl gathering! Everyone loved them!

Passion empanadas is da bomb diggity!! So delicious and homemade! If you're looking for authentic empanadas, this is the place to be! Gabriel, the owner, is also super friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend!

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A P.

What a find!! Authentic, fresh, and they deliver. We are so lucky to have them here as our family has had to drive pretty far for fresh authentic Empanadas. So many fun flavors (check their Instagram-shawarma, tri-tip). My kids' favorites were chicken and beef. Vegetarian favorite was spinach and cheese). None of them are vegan but if you have an egg allergy, the beef and tuna have egg inside, but for the other ones, you can request no egg wash. You can also freeze them.

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Stephanie T.

The best empanadas out here! Revi was the nicest taking my order and delivering it early. Would definitely recommend!

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David D.

Wow. So very friendly and the Pizza is amazing! Deep dish, crispy light crust. So good! Highly recommended.

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I was very impressed. Tried the classic beef and the shawarma. Fantastic! I wish I could find them more often.

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The best Empenadas and Pizza. Excellent service. Fresh and Yummi. My solution to a Take out when hosting. Adding and

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Thank you so much!

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Definitely the best empanadas in So Cal I've found. I've had some good ones in Argentina too.

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The empanadas were delish and the owners were lovely. Our neighborhood ran them out of food! Highly recommended.

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Empanadas were amazing! Chicken Shawarma was my fave!! Got the pizza for the kids / they loved it as well. Crowd pleasers all around!

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Paraná Empanadas

Paraná Empanadas

4.0
(477 reviews)
1.1 mi
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I really like the empanadas here. I do not like fried empanadas so to me these are close to…read moreperfect. I like the texture of the baked dough and usually these are filled pretty full. I prefer the spinach, mushroom and beef empanadas. I tried the Malbec beef but it was too mushy and sweet for me. I'll stick with the traditional one, with olives. I lived in S. FL and baked empanadas are everywhere and usually were $1.50 each (now maybe $2.00-$2.50) so it does bug me to pay $4.00 for an empanada. On the other hand, they make a great snack or meal, depending on how many you get. And they are not as easy to find here, especially baked, so I'll keep coming to Parana.

I love empanadas and have had these empanadas before when at Pacific Beach open market…read more I kind of stumbled on this place and immediately I knew I wanted some empanadas! Empanadas are stuffed turnovers, originally from Spain and Portugal, and eaten widely across South America, including Argentina, Paraguay and also eaten in Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Phillipines too. They are a delight and delicious! This spot is an Argentinian place and I got 3 empanadas. They have many different stuffed options and I chose a beef, mushroom and spinach as my three. I asked how spicy the spicy beef one is and the very nice lady working said it was about 5/10, so I passed. She said it wad spicy, unfortunately, I cannot handle too spicy. So far, I have eaten the beef and spinach one and like them both. I was given chimichurri sauce, but I dont think I like this version, its a little too lemony for me. I like a more parsley forward chimichurri and this one too sour for me. For 3 empanadas, it was about $11, which isnt too bad! The empanadas are delicious and I will def be back again and again!!

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Encuentro Cafe

Encuentro Cafe

4.5
(883 reviews)
0.7 mi
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Great food great environment!! Service was awesome!! Chicha is GREAT!!! Thank you for bringing a…read morelittle piece of Venezuela to San Diego!

We found Encuentro Cafe as we were walking around Old Town San Diego. Service was amazing, very…read morefriendly, and they checked on us to make sure everything was good as we waited for our meal. The meals were very tasty and portions were just right. I can only speak about my dish as I didn't have a taste of the other meal. I had the El Vainero (sweet corn pancake with Mano cheese, shredded beef, black beans and plantains). The flavors were so amazing together. You will just have to try it. I also ordered yuca fries. The three types of "sauces" were mild, medium, and hot. All three were tasty in their own way and I enjoyed all of them with the yuca fries and towards the end of my meal, it added a little kick to my dish. As for beverages, we had water and I ordered the hot chocolate. I know, hot chocolate, but it was so good. I love an authentic cup of hot chocolate with a bit of real whip cream and some cinnamon. In all, our experience at Encuentro Cafe was great from the service to the food. It is very intimate and we ate in the covered patio. It was as it would be eating outside with tropical decor. Not crowded and noise level as it would be eating in an enclosed patio, not too noisy with the sounds of Old Town patrons walking/driving down the street. I will definitely look forward to visiting this restaurant again when I visit San Diego.

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Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant

Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant

4.6
(544 reviews)
5.0 mi
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As a Colombian who has been craving authentic Colombian cuisine since my last visit to New York in…read moreDecember, I can confidently say this restaurant truly satisfied those cravings. Being nearly eight months pregnant, my expectations were especially high, and it is rare to find a place that meets them so well. From the seasoning of the food to the warm and attentive service, everything about this restaurant stands out. Although I don't recall my server's name, he was incredibly kind and provided excellent service throughout. The ambiance is also worth noting--the space is large, offers plenty of seating options, and even features a large TV, making it a great spot to relax or watch sports. To start, I ordered a watered mango juice along with a beef empanada. The empanada exceeded my expectations--despite being on the smaller side, it was packed with flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered five more to go, which speaks for itself. They were served with fresh ají, a traditional sauce that complemented them perfectly. For my main course, I had the carne asada plate, which included steak, rice, beans, sweet plantains, avocado, tomato slices, and a small arepa. Every component of the dish was well-executed--the beans were flavorful, the meat was well-seasoned, and the overall plate felt authentic. It is often difficult to find truly authentic Colombian food, especially in San Diego, where options are limited or not genuinely Colombian. This restaurant, however, delivers on authenticity and flavor. The portion size was generous, and I ended up taking leftovers home to enjoy later. In addition to the empanadas (two chicken and three beef), I also ordered a buñuelo and a cheese arepa to go. Unfortunately, these items did not meet the same standard. The arepa lacked flavor and was overly greasy, and the buñuelo was dry and similarly oily, even after absorbing excess grease from the bag. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Colombian food, especially given how rare it is to find quality options in this area. Friends of mine visited recently as well and thoroughly enjoyed their bandeja paisa, further confirming the consistency of the food. I will definitely be returning--especially for those empanadas. Como colombiana que ha estado antojándose de comida colombiana auténtica desde mi último viaje a Nueva York en diciembre, puedo decir con confianza que este restaurante realmente cumplió con mis expectativas. Además, estando casi de ocho meses de embarazo, mis expectativas eran aún más altas, y no es fácil encontrar un lugar que las cumpla tan bien. Desde el sazón de la comida hasta el servicio cálido y atento, todo en este restaurante destaca. Aunque no recuerdo el nombre del mesero, fue sumamente amable y atento. un servicio excelente en todo momento. El ambiente también merece mención: el lugar es amplio, y limpio. cuenta con muchas opciones de asientos y tiene una pantalla grande, lo que lo hace ideal para relajarse o ver deportes. Para empezar, pedí un jugo de mango (rebajado con agua) junto con una empanada de carne. La empanada superó mis expectativas; aunque es un poco pequeña, tiene muchísimo sabor. Me gustó tanto que pedí cinco más para llevar, lo cual habla por sí solo. Venían acompañadas de ají fresco, que las complementa perfectamente. Como plato fuerte, pedí la carne asada, que incluía arroz, frijoles, plátano maduro, aguacate, rodajas de tomate y una arepita. Cada componente del plato estaba muy bien logrado: los frijoles tenían un excelente sabor, la carne estaba bien sazonada y jugosa y, en general, el plato se sentía auténtico. Hoy en día es difícil encontrar comida colombiana verdaderamente auténtica, especialmente en San Diego, donde las opciones son limitadas o no lo son del todo. Sin embargo, este restaurante sí cumple con ese nivel de autenticidad y sabor. La porción fue bastante generosa, por lo que terminé llevándome lo que no pude terminar para comer más tarde. Además de las empanadas (dos de pollo y tres de carne), también pedí un buñuelo y una arepa de queso para llevar. Lamentablemente, estos no estuvieron al mismo nivel. La arepa carecía de sabor y estaba grasosa, y el buñuelo estaba seco y también muy aceitoso, incluso después de que la bolsa absorbiera parte de la grasa. En general, recomiendo este restaurante sin duda a cualquiera que esté buscando comida colombiana, especialmente considerando lo difícil que es encontrar buenas opciones en esta área. Unos amigos míos también vinieron recientemente y les encantó su bandeja paisa, lo que confirma la calidad constante del lugar. Definitivamente volveré, especialmente por esas empanadas.

BEST EMPANADAS IN ALL OF SAN DIEGO. I spent my whole day trying to find good empanadas here in san…read morediego that would remind me of new york and this was the only location that didn't disappoint. $1.99 per empanada, they are super filling and can tell are made with love. Service was amazing and quick and the atmosphere is very welcoming i love this place. LAS MEJORES EMPANADAS DE TODO SAN DIEGO. Pasé todo el día buscando buenas empanadas aquí en San Diego que me recordaran a Nueva York, y este fue el único lugar que no decepcionó. $1.99 por empanada, son muy llenadoras y se nota que están hechas con amor. El servicio fue increíble y rápido, y el ambiente es muy acogedor. Me encanta este lugar.

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Mama G’s Kitchen & Sauce

Mama G’s Kitchen & Sauce

4.6
(186 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Food was great but they didn't have enough servers to help with the amount of guests. It took a…read morewhile to get seated and to order. So just be prepared to wait a while, patience is needed. I had the the fettuccine with steak, but you can also choose veggies or chicken. My friend ordered the Tallarin Verde with steak which was very tender.

As a Peruano, I have to say I love the authenticity of Mama G's. You step into a a cute space…read moreadorned with Peruvian artifiacts and decorations. Our server was very attentive and I heard him explain all the plates to a table next to us. He was even wearing a Peruvian NT jersey! We weren't that hungry so we shared the fish ceviche and the lomo sandwich! The ceviche was very tasty and the leche the tigre tasted just right! All the authentic ingredients...next time I'd order it a bit more spicy. The fish did not taste that fresh so I wonder what they were using buy overall I'd say this is the best Peruvian ceviche I've had in SD....taste wise. The lomo sandwich was huge! My girlfriend and I split it and she couldn't finish her half. All the dishes looked very generously portioned which is very good for the price point. The sauce on the sandwich gave it a unique taste. 4 stars for now but because I didnt try the lomo saltado and the freshness of the fish in the ceviche. Will definitely return!

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