Food was amazing I loved their veggie options. I got the spinach & cheese and it was so cheesy and…read moredelicious. They also have dessert options and I always get the Nutella Banana empanada it's coated with powdered sugar and comes with a side of caramel to dip the empanada into. The service was excellent they were attentive and Susana and Erni were phenomenal!

Johnny Pacific has a great reputation of being a special gem, specializing in Latin-Caribbean and…read morePacific Island inspired empanadas. It's been around for over 20 years and is currently in a newer space than it was before; featuring more parking and a larger space. Ambiance: The interior has a relaxed feel with beachy surfer themed decor. It has a clean modern feel with a bunch of tables featuring accent colored chairs. There is music in the background and a TV on the wall featuring surfing videos. Service: You order at the counter, they ring you up and you get the food brought out. You can see the kitchen as it's open. It was my first time and it was a simple and easy experience. Everything came out in a timely fashion. Food: Some of their specialities include the 20+variations of fried empanadas (meats, chicken, pork, veggie, dessert) that come in both savory and sweet types, as well as their speciality plates such as their Korean-style flat iron steak skewers and chicken satay. The sauces they serve with their empanadas are incredible and some of the best I've ever had such as their chimmi-churri, basil-aioli and sweet & sour Thai. I recently did the lunch combo featuring a choice of a 1/2 salad or 1/2 fries, choice of any two empanadas and a canned drink. I chose beef and Kailua pig empanadas; both were great, empanadas didn't break apart and were crispy, everything was seasoned well; the filling of the beef was a bit more than the Kailua pig however. Drinks: They have various drinks such as lemonade, juices, sodas/soft drinks, and some beers on tap. Parking: The lot is large and has ample parking depending on the day and time. Prices: Prices are to the times that we're in...so not too great. Ala carte empanadas are $5+ but as you order more (4, 12) the prices come down a slight bit.

Pasties aka pastes originated in England, made the way into Mexico, and then the US!…read more The lovely owners of this SFV business come from Hidalgo. There are all kinds of savory guisos and many sweet filling options. I ordered some to eat there and some to go. They gave me a free sample of cafe de olla. I ate alone but had a nice chat w the owner and the few other customers. I had one with chicken mole and another with rajas. ( I split a mole verde one with my room mate when I got home too). Delicious and a lovely experience. Pay them a visit!

The best empanadas ever ,highly recommended they have different flavors to choose,…read moreThey also do catering .

The meal was delightful! The service was excellent! Ariel went above and beyond to ensure we felt…read morewelcomed and taken care of. Thanks a lot Ariel! Your attentiveness meant a lot to my husband and me.

Disfrutamos muchísimo nuestra visita a Buenos Aires Grill. La comida estuvo riquísima, el ambiente…read moremuy agradable y acogedor. Ariel hizo la diferencia con su atención: fue muy respetuoso, atento y nos dio recomendaciones excelentes que realmente mejoraron nuestra experiencia. ¡Gracias por todo We truly enjoyed our visit to Buenos Aires Grill. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy. Ariel made all the difference with his service--he was very respectful, attentive, and gave us excellent recommendations that truly enhanced our experience. Thank you for everything

Wow! If I lived in the area this would be my 'Go to' place for a 'meat' dinner!…read moreVery tasty! Atmosphere is inviting! Staff is very accommodating! This was a great place for our cousins get together. I definately will be back!

Steak and eggs: perfection Service: attentive, fast and…read morefriendly Ambiance: a combination of restaurant, butcher, bakery, cafe and a little imported store. Place is bright, clean and has enough sitting space.

Whenever I meet with my friend, she brings me a box of the delicious hopia sweets. The hopia…read morepastries are so good, not too sweet! A couple of weeks ago, I placed an order (Door Dash) with two pickups to be delivered to my friend's place. There was an issue with the first restaurant and thus created an issue with the second pickup location. I talked to Jay at Hopia Like It (2nd pickup restaurant). He was so nice and tried to help me resolve the situation. Thinking that the entire first order was canceled, I placed a second order for the hopia. He filled the orders and included cebuchon. It was such a thoughtful gesture. He totally went above and beyond. I talked to Nick the next day to thank them for the great food and excellent service that they provided!

The sisig plate is amazing. Good amount of pork and veggie stir fried, it is the perfect filipino…read morebrunch. If you want a more fatty, crunchy pork, get the cebuchon plate. Pork has crispy skin with juicy tender meat. It is so good! Get it when you are in the area. Hopia is also very good, and have many different type of flavors for you to try. Go go go.

We've ordered from Papillon Bakery in Northridge several times now, and every single visit has been…read moreconsistently great. The food is always fresh, tasty, and very reasonably priced, which keeps us coming back. Some of our absolute favorites are the potato pirashki, cabbage pirashki, nacho cheese empanadas, and of course the custard and Nutella ponchiks--everything is always warm, flavorful, and perfectly made. Today my husband, who is very picky, decided to try their lahmajun for the first time. He loved it! It was crisp, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. That was another win for Papillon. Definitely worth trying a variety of their recipes--you really can't go wrong here.

Guys, you definitely have to try this. It is absolutely delicious…read more Everything is freshly baked! The food is immaculate, especially the ponchiks that are filled with so many flavors and the perashkis. The customer service is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and respectful. I will be coming back soon .

Mercado Buenos Aires was a pleasant surprise and definitely lived up to the positive reviews. The…read morerestaurant is spacious, clean, and has plenty of seating, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. My server, Luis, was outstanding throughout the visit... friendly, attentive, and always making sure I had everything I needed. His excellent service really elevated the overall experience. The highlight of my meal was easily the breakfast steak and eggs with potatoes. The steak was flavorful, prepped well, and paired perfectly with the eggs and crispy potatoes. The coffee was also very good and complemented the breakfast nicely. Before the meal, I was served a sweet bread with cream and berry topping, which was a nice touch and a tasty way to start. I also tried the skirt steak with a side salad on a different day. While the steak had some flavor, it was much heavier than expected, and unfortunately the same can be said of the side salad. The silver lining in this instance was the french baguette, which was fresh enough but nothing particularly memorable. As far as desserts, I had the tiramisu, and it was fantastic. It was light, creamy, and the perfect ending to the meal (steak and eggs). Even though not every dish was a home run. the phenomenal breakfast, excellent tiramisu, very good coffee, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service from Luis made this an easy place to recommend. I'll definitely be back, especially for breakfast.

This place has such a real authentic Argentinian vibe that every visit feels warm!…read more They have so many Argentine products, amazing traditional desserts, and of course famous Argentine wine. But honestly, we keep coming back mainly for the meat. Their parrilla is LOVE. Perfect for sharing with 3-4 people, incredibly flavorful and always satisfying. And the desserts... they're so cozy and delicious, they honestly taste like something my grandma would bake for me :) Warm, homemade and impossible to resist. Another huge plus is the pricing, very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. The staff is always welcoming and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. This place feels authentic in the best possible way. One of our absolute favorite spots whenever we're craving real Argentine food in LA.

BOOM!!!! A must stop…read morefor Columbian! Know that this is a very busy place to though.This was a truly amazing experience into the flavors of a Colombian meal. I decided to go with here to taste a different part of the world. The dish I selected, is the Banda Paisano Trifeca which is a macro and micronutrient bomb of delicious vegetables, starches, and protein. Apparently many with very hard physically demanding jobs need a "strong meal," and within Columbian Culture this dish was formed. Beautiful story, AND it has blood sausage!!! The place was slammed but got me the first available seat in 10 mins or so, and though we both couldn't communicate beyond the common cordial words and menu semantics, her demeanor and body language was very inviting and courteous. This place was a class act. Get you some!!!

I live 4 hours away from this place, so everytime I am in the Los Angeles area I try to stop here…read more I ate at this place on Monday 6/9 around 5 pm knowing that they were closing at 6 pm. Flavor was spot on as usual. Things I did not enjoy this time: 1. I was charged for 2 chorizos when I had only ordered 1. (Always ask for printed invoice and check before leaving). 2. I was charged $6 for a chorizo that was as long as my thumb. In the past their chorizos were much bigger and cheaper. (Do not order chorizos a la carte). 3. The meat in my "bandeja paisa" was ver fatty. Maybe my negative experience had to do with the fact that the restaurant was about to close.