Nice to have a place to find chilean empanadas. They taste and looks really good. The 2 stars down are for the eternal waiting, more than 30 minutes for 4 empanadas, that should have taken less than 10 minutes. The place is only for takeout read more

I love this place I've been coming here for the empanadas since I can remember. Food is always great honestly if anyone would have me chose between here and some other restaurant I would definitely 100% will chose this over anything else. I love the workers their & you honestly don't even have to wait long for the food & they care about how your food comes out. Food will never disappoint plus They will never disappoint. Whenever I go to LA I always have to go here to get me some empanadas & desserts. I don't feel complete if I leave LA and not get me some food here. read more

My friend took me here last night and I had my first Churrasco Sandwich!!! The spot is a hidden gem and the man taking care of the small store/deli is so nice. The empanadas looked incredible also, and the price was around $2.75 for a chicken one which is soooooo reasonable. I highly recommend having a lunch or dinner here one day! Oh ya, they also have Inca cola! :) read more

Have been coming here for YEARS! They still have the same gentleman serving their small store and it's always a nice nostalgia to see him there. Their pan amazado is the best and beef empanadas. Always a delicious stop. read more

I love this little spot. Super yummy Chilean treats for cheap. I'm come here when I have a craving and never leave disappointed.

i really wanted to like this place its right down the street from my work and i love empanadas, unfortunately, the service was sub-par and so was the food also $6 for an empanada is a bit much, also everything in the store is super dusty they could at least dust once a week. super disappointed. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants BUT is always always ALWAYS close. Doesn't matter the day, the time, they never answer the phone and everytime I go there is close. I'm actually driving back home right now from the restaurant a Wednesday at 11 am and is closed ‍‍‍‍ read more

Delicious, authentic Chilean food. The pan amasado, cazuela, pebre, empanadas, desserts are so good. Yummy.

Rincon Chileno is both a restaurant and a store. I have been coming to this place for several years. The best reason to come is to eat the delicious cheese empanadas. There is nothing in LA that compares to the ones from Rincon Chileno. I also like their humitas and milanesa con papas saltadas. You can eat at their restaurants or pick them up from their store. Also, you can taste or purchase great Chilean wine. The restaurant is not fancy but the staff is nice. read more

This place has been open since I was a child back in the 90s or 80s I can remember walking there and buying some meat pies with some of the chilli sauce. Now I live in the valley and whenever I'm in the area I will pick up about 15 to 20 of them best tasting empanadas I have ever had.same man works there maybe he is the owner read more

TAKE IT FROM ME, I'M CHILEAN This restaurant's food is great. Service and location earned them a 3. The waiter's name is Mauricio (there's only one) and he's not the fastest. Ceviche Mixto - I say, Best in LA Bread - of any kind, alone would earn them * * * * * Pastel de choclo - a Chilean staple. Caldo de pescado (Fish stew) - typical of Chilean food, has balanced flavors and is nice and light. It's nice to go somewhere and hear Chilean Spanish spoken, as a lot of the customers are from Chile, but the service and location are really terrible. They would do well to move out of the ghetto and hire another waiter. Come in the daytime, as its kind of a sketchy neighborhood, or come at night with an armed posse. read more

Solid empanadas - I think my favorites were the beef and the ham and cheese. The beef had a bunch of olive and eggs hunked in there with it, and it was nice and stew-y. The ham and cheese had a different flaky kind of croissant-like bread to it, and the cheese poured out like melted lava. The alfajor is a complete loss though. Mostly soggy water cracker with a tiny bit of caramel so mild it's practically butter. read more

My family has been coming here for years. One of the only places in SoCal to get some Chilean food. They serve the Chilean staples and the staff is friendly. read more

Rincon Chileno - Latin American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Small hole in the wall to to spot (only 1 small table with 4 chairs, a couple counter stools) that hS absolutely delicious empanadas! We randomly popped by mid afternoon and couldn't resist ordering 2 beef empanadas. They heated them perfectly and offered a helping of their must try green salsa - so refreshing and fresh! The empanada crust is perfectly thin and buttery and stuffing was flavorful and addictive. Also have some delicious Chilean cookies, a very small grocery area, and interesting drinks (like the famous inka cola as well as unique blue corn juice) read more

It was okay. People seem to rave about this spot but truthfully... 1. There were flies all over when I was inside. 2. There was no air conditioning "hello, middle of ktown, it's freaking hot!" 3. The sandwich is far too small for the price. 4. The sandwich wasn't tasty enough for the price. 5. The service was slow. 6. The tables are for oompa loompas...if you are a full grown human, ur phuqed. 7. Only two tables Anyway, I was hungry and when I left, I was less hungry, for now, that earns them 3 stars :/ I give RC a kind of overly generous 3 out of 5 stars read more

This place is a total dive, but the empanadas are lovely. My favorites are the chicken and spinach with cheese. Street parking only. I'm not sure why people trip over the location. It's freakin' Mid-city LA not South Central. read more

BEST PAN AMASADO!!! (Chilean bisquit bread) I am from Chile and haven't had any better chilean bread besides the one mom makes. The empanadas are delicious. TRY THE CHEESE EMPANADAS, beef, and spinach also some of my favorites!!!! Add a little pebre (chilean salsa) to give it a kick.The pastel de choclo is good too (corn and beef pie) Mmmmm... If you have a sweet tooth you might want to stay away cause once you try our pastries there is no turning back! PASTEL MIL HOJAS (which means thousand layers) is my FAV with rich dulce de leche which you will find in most of our desserts also try the cuernitos (horns) also filled with dulce de leche. Rincon is split in two. Restaurant and To go side. I personally like the to go side. Maybe cause I go often. The decor could be better but its the food that makes its worth trying. They also have a chilean wine selection they import directly aswell as chilean goodies read more

I got take-out spinach empanada and a pan amasado. Both were delicious. The spinach empanada had such a generous portion of spinach, and the dough was perfectly chewy. It could have been a little less salty, but was otherwise perfect. The pan amasado was that perfect dense bready texture that I remember from childhood visits to Chile. I can't wait to go back. read more

Normally, i would give a restaurant another chance but the food really needed to be reviewed. The empanadas are great and taste authentic. I ate at the restaurant part of the store and we waited an entire hour. We were the only people waiting to eat. I ordered a shrimp plate, which was highly priced for a bowl of rice and a few shrimp. If you want five star food with five star prices I'd recommend elsewhere read more

So what happens when you wander around Melrose, looking for a place to kill time during a wait for Pure Luck? "Hey look, that deli has wine. I wonder if they'll let us drink it inside." Asked the man at the counter, who told us it would cost ~30% extra to pop open the bottle inside. Perfect, considering most of their bottles were in the $10 range. Settled on a cab, grabbed our wine glasses, and seated ourselves at the only table - a tiny one squished in the corner near the window. 3 of us, 3 chairs - the math worked itself out like it rarely does. No half-butt chair sharing this time! On our way out, I had ample time to gawk at their empanadas and other goods on display. If this is true Chilean fare as others are saying, I can't wait to actually try the food next time. read more

This is my first time trying Chilean food and it was delicious. By far, the biggest winner was the Pastel de Choclo. The fluffy sweet corn melts in your mouth. With bits of egg, chicken, and olives hidden inside the dish, the meal is winner. Seriously, Yelpers, this one is the best thing I've eaten in a long long time. The second place winner at Rincon Chileno are the empanadas. I ordered the Carne Empanadas. The deliciously spiced meat tasted perfect and the dough was very sweet. I would come here just for the empanadas. They are pretty big portions so one will definitely full you up. Although, I wish I had room for more. This location has a sit down restaurant and a small bakery for takeouts. The bakery/grocery store boasts international wines and South American products, particularly Chilean. For 2 entrees, one empanada, and one Amazing Pastel de Choclo, the total came out to be about 40 dollars. For reasonable prices. The waiter was very nice and patient and overall had a great time here. Parking was a bit tough to find, but hey, its LA!! read more

Really good Chilean food I highly recommend this place I will come back anytime I'm in the city

Delicious and affordable Chilean food that taste oh so good! I've been here a few times and have tried a variety of their items. Everything taste like it's been made with a lot of love and dedication. The empanadas, sandwiches, and soups all hit the spot. This place is definitely worth trying, so stop by and grab some authentic Chilean food~! **Note: Meter/Street parking only** read more

Awesome brunch for 13 bucks!! I was taken here by a good friend after a bike race on Sunday and they had a brunch going on! This place is very low key and family style easy to get to but parking can be tuff but not bad. The brunch was a great way to try out a little bit of everything they have on the menu. My buddy is from Chile and he knew the owner and old timers hanging out. There was so much to chose from and the empanadas changed every time they brought out another tray of them. YUM. Soups, fish, salads and plenty more. I put this place up there on my list of great finds in LA. read more

First of all my aunt has been asking me to go to this restaurant for the longest time now. I am american of chilean descent or whatever you want to call it and she is actually from santiago, chile. I grew up eating chilean foods and hadn't had it in the longest time. I went on a sunday and happily discovered they have a sunday buffet which was pretty awesome for me so I could taste a lot of the foods they had to offer. I had some family and a friend join (not chilean) and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food. We did feel a bit out of place since the area is quite run down and I do agree with another yelper who said they should really hire another waiter and move the business to a more upscale part of town. This restaurant has been here for over 30 years, so it's easy to believe why it would be quite run down. Anyway we obviously had the empanadas, which were quite delicious. We tried the baked chicken ones and the fried cheese ones. so yummy. the bread they give for free is the staple chilean bread that you eat with butter. ugh.. memories so tasty. the service was slow, you had to keep getting up and asking them for things which was kind of annoying. the place is very small but that's the whole point of eating at a family owned small little business so take it for what it is. Overall I think it's definitely worth a try, I think for me personally I would rather go to there delicateness/bakery right next door or get take out from them. And yes the chilean salsa was authentic and different then like mexico or central amercan as I was told by my mother. Chileans don't grill or boil when making salsas so it comes out different, it was quite different and tastily addictive at the same time. Overall if your the kind for a new experience, definitely try this place out. Oh and yes the dessert that looks like a little wheel with the caramel was sooo good and the flan was tasty too. some of the best I've ever had. (sorry auntie) read more

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Authentic. That's all I really have to say 1. they can't speak English for crap 2. There's some tv blaring spanish 3. Service sucks 4. service was plain weird Anyways to the food!(good stuff) Very authentic. I got a epenada, and it's not your typical epananda. This thing was about the size of a elenched fist, and it oozed of the greasiest, cheesiest cheese, and tasted like a good heart attack(not that extreme really). If it had bacon would be perfect. So there, ORDER THE EPANADA. Super legit. They have really good salsa to top on top of the epenanada On top of that, I had the egg on top of steak. Better than American steak-- probably because i dumped spicy salsa on it instead of lame bbq sauce. I assume this is how chile would taste like(according to my chilian friend) My Spelling sucks, so screw you if you have something against it. Place looks like a dump-- probably why it's so good read more

This is the little store/deli next to the Rincon Chileno restaurant, owned and operated by the same guys. While I haven't yet gone to the restaurant, the tienda's empanadas have been a staple of mine since moving to LA two years ago. I used to live right down the street and it was a great "I really don't feel like cooking yet I want a badass meal and a cheap bottle of wine" contingency plan. The carne empanadas are amazing, although removing the sliced hard-boiled egg from the inside is a prerequisite for me. It's the perfect combination of savory spices, ground beef, and a little sweetness from golden raisins. The pastry is flaky and delicious. The pollo are not as good, in my opinion, but still damn delicious. I haven't ventured into the other empanada options - why would you when the carne are so damn good? The store also offers a bunch of other Chilean sundries, ranging from beer to caramel sauce to Chilean olive oil. Did I mention the reasonably priced wine? The selection seems to have gone down recently, as there used to be a great $3 bottle of red (three-buck Carlitos?) that's not there anymore. Still, you can get the Chilean equivalent of Carlo Rossi, Gato Negro (ok, it's not nearly as bad as Carlo, but it's not anything to write home about) for about $7. The owner is a really great guy too, and has always been encouraging of my Spanish practice, which is much appreciated. Plus, he plays futbol whenever it's on so you can catch some Copa Libertadores action while they heat up your empanadas. So if you're looking for a quick, awesome meal you should check out this great local, family-owned business. You can't go wrong with empanadas and wine, and spend less than $15 in the process. Closed on Mondays and credit cards are accepted, but there's a $.65 fee if your order's less than $10. read more

This place is a gem! Food reminds me so much of Chile. Super kind and accommodating. I haven't had Chilean food in so long, I was so excited when I saw this place! read more

We had the empanadas and ate inside the store. The food was Yum and plenty. The service was sweet. I will go again next time I visit!! Thank you! read more

The Caldo de Pescado (fish soup) is fantastic. The empanadas are huge and juicy; the chicken was my favorite; the spinach is a little spinachy. The bisquity bread with the green spicy salsa is what one might call "to die for," especially when you're starving to death and you have to wait for your order to be taken. Yes, the service is slow. Be prepared for that, and it's no big deal. It's a cozy place, great for a date or even dinner with the family. If you're seeing a play at Sacred Fools, you definitely want to allow plenty of time. Rushing through dinner sucks. The prices are reasonable, but because of the location and decor, you might expect it to be cheaper. I need to return to try their ceviche and lomo saltados. read more

This place is horrible! If I was able to give no stars I would. the food was disgusting, the service was even worse and when you want to pay for your food they take half an hour to tell you how much you owe. I went there with a few family members for my boyfriend fathers birthday celebration 2 weeks ago. When we first arrived, there was no room and we have no one help us out until they say that we were starting to rearrange the furniture to fit our size of party. Then after situating ourselves we were about to order when we saw that there was a minimum of $15.00 purchase for the food. The restaurant was not that great to begin with to have that requirement. On top of the high price minimum purchase, all of the dishes were priced at over $10.00 for a small plate. Once we ordered our food, we were left alone without any drinks for a good while and let me tell you that they really had nothing for children there. they had 1 apple juice and came out to tell me that they had something else that really my children did not like at all. Once they started to bing out the food, we all looked at our plates with disgust in our eyes. the food looked just as bad as it tasted. We all knew at once when we tasted it that it was all precooked and frozen for when someone decided to order it later. I ordered an Empanada de carne and the outside of the Empanada was warm but the inside was incredibly cold. Not only was it cold the cheese on this inside was literally not even melted. The family I went with are all Chilean except for the in-laws which are Mexican including me. They really thought they were in for a treat and to tell you the truth, they were all disappointed in having us try that food and for us Mexicans to have that bad impression of Chilean food. Dont go to this place you are going to waste your time and money. P.S My boyfriend was up late in the night with stomach problems from the parillada that he ate there( which cost him $20 for 1 person portion. read more

Always friendly and helpful. My dad is from Chile and every time we pass through LA we get their food! It tastes like home and it's delicious and filling. We always will get food there whenever we can. 10/10 !! read more

When business is slow, they'll close the kitchen before their stated closing time of 10pm. That's what happened the night we went there. But they said they could still heat up some empanadas if we wanted. So we stayed and tried the beef empanada which was pretty good, and the spinach and cheese empanada which was ok. Service was super slow even though we were the only patrons. I'll come back another day because I love trying new food, and I feel like I didn't get a real taste of Chilean food from this experience. The neighborhood is a little sketchy. We were able to find street parking less than a block away when we came after 9. By the way, this place is really close to Scoops ice cream! read more

For years, I've been meaning to check out this place since it's so close to Sacred Fools, Pure Luck, Scoops and the freeway. I finally made it in for a sweets tasting and tried their mote de huesillo, a drink with half a peach and barley in it. It is something you'd find in an Asian restaurant but it didn't have the same flavor profile. I liked it and it was good on a hot day. We also had the pancakes celestino which is a crepe rolled up with caramel and sprinkled with powdered sugar. It was pretty good. I'd like to come back for the Chilean food though! Strangely, the place played American country music. Metered street parking. read more

Everyone was so kind. The food was absolutely delicious. It's very authentic chilean food, I would recommend everything but my top 3 was the sopaipillas, barros luco, and the porotos granados. read more

We ate at the 'deli' portion, not the restaurant,nxt door. for yrs, my friends at Bicycle Kitchen across Heilotrope raved about the 'special'(then $5.00) now, it's $6.25 (inflationary adj) consisted of choice of sandwich, fries & fountain drink. i ordered beef. was very tasty: fried beef,tomatoes, avocado in chilean sandwich roll. my partner had 2- empanadas, spinach & chicken. i had a bite, was good, baked,not deep fried variety. next time, i'll save room for a cafe & yum looking chilean pastries.... read more

This has been our family's go-to place for Chilean empanadas since before I was born so I can proudly say I've been a loyal customer since day 1! I've always been a picky eater (I normally stuck to plain cheese empanadas.. Which are still so good!), so when I began opening my taste buds to more foods, this place just got better and better! Now they've got me craving all kinds of empanadas and desserts! I'm half Chilean and am not too in touch with my Chilean roots so I'm glad I have Rincon Chileno to give me some kind of "cultural education" haha. I recommend their beef empanadas and princesas :) oh and you can never leave without a dozen of their delicious rolls! :) read more

I really love this restaurant I've been going here for about 15 years and the food never gets old. I usually order the cheese empanada and it's so so good. Are used to eat the spinach and cheese empanada but I changed it like cheese empanada because it's really good and the fries are delicious and the salsa the green salsa that they give you is so good it's the perfect amount of spice and it is an amazing pair with the empanada.The staff is really friendly they know me personally and they know my family they're really sweet. And the pastries that they sell a really good especially the big bread that they have so delicious and it's all handmade it's all fresh. read more

The empanadas are pretty good, and the staff is nice. There's really no reason to rate this place lower than 4 stars. I was floored by anything this place has to offer, however. 4 stars is fair. Stop in. Get delicious choices. Get out. Boom. read more

This place is awesome! I spent a month in Chile last year for a study abroad program and I was feeling a little nostalgic, so I decided to look up some Chilean food on yelp. I'm so glad I found this place! :) They had all the Chilean bread and food that I enjoyed eating during my time abroad. Plus, the people there are so incredibly friendly, in the spirit of Chilean culture :P. My BF says that the Lomo Saltado is better than Marios, and he's a chef, so I think that's saying something. They have different types of empanadas and bread and Chilean snacks. Highly recommend! read more