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    Venga Empanadas

    3.8 (526 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    VENGA EMPANADAS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Argentine Chorizo Empanada
    Meiyi Y.

    The chorizo empanada filling was very flavorful, and the ratio of filling to dough was great! I would come back and try more flavors.

    Mythy T.

    Cute little coffee shop with lots of yummy empanadas. The sweet banana one was awesome.

    One of each of the chicken empanadas
    Olivia B.

    The empanadas are really, really good. Definitely different than any other style I'm used to. I had one of each of the chicken empanadas and both hit the spot. No complaints! Staff was very friendly, and when my order was up, they even came and found me. If you're in the mood for empanadas, I would definitely recommend this place, if I lived closer, it would definitely be a go to spot for me.

    Spicy Beef Empanada and Argentine Beef Empanada
    Gyul G.

    The empanadas were good. Not my absolute favorite, but definitely a solid option if you're looking for something quick and satisfying. Service was great and the staff was friendly. The music inside was a little loud for my taste, but they have nice outdoor seating, so I ended up sitting outside and it was much more enjoyable.

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    Veda F.

    We parked right in front of Venga after a long search for parking. "why not", we said and went inside. I enjoyed the decorative points at this small eatery. We all love empanadas and settled in for a meal. The first thing we noticed was the room temperature. It was damn cold inside. We noticed other Cust rubbing their hands together and holding onto their noses for heat. The first thing we asked on this 50 degree night was can we close the door. The answer was no so we braved the cold and ate. It was uncomfortable and noticed the food and wine were cold. The food was good.

    Argentine beef empanada
    Sondra H.

    Always my stop for a quick tasty bite. You choose your empanada and they warm it up and then you enjoy. By default you get a salsa rosada, a creamy, tomato based sauce. They used to serve the chimichurri sauce on the table, but now you have to ask for it. I love the Argentine beef empanada with peppers and onions. They also have a whole bunch of vegetarian options, including, spinach, cheese and sweet corn.

    Ernest F.

    Cheese and Spinach Empanadas are amazing!!! Very chill restaurant. Good for take out or dine in with a few seats inside and out. Served piping HOT. Don't burn yourself

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    Joanne S.

    food 50/50 service 25/25 ambience 25/25 total 100/100 delicioso empanadas argentos!!! super amable y sencillo! lugar es facil llegar y ordernar! tried 2 empanadas. the beef and the 5 pepper manchego cheese & loved it. the orange salsa i preferred over the chimichurri (but that's because i am picky and prefer my familys recipe from buenos aires) the location is easy to walk to, quick to order and the person was very nice! i loved the collage hanging on the wall of random history pop culture and land marks from Argentina! definitely will come back to try more empanadas and the alfajores, they look legit!

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    Gretel V.

    Small shop with empanadas and various snacks for both meat lover and vegetarians. Have gluten free options too. Flavors were ok

    Argentine Chorizo Empanada
    Joe W.

    Been here a few times after visiting the mission and hanging out at Dolores Park because empanadas always sound good. However I'm sad to report I'm just consistently disappointed by the quality of empanadas. I can't justify continuing to pay $6 for empanadas that are average. It's a no frills ambiance, you're coming to grab a quick bite or taking it to go. The service was a little slow but that's because there was only one person working and they have to reheat the empanadas when you come. On this occasion we tried the chorizo empanadas. On their own they are decent, good portion of meat inside that was cooked well. The dough is moderately thick but not too much. Get some flaky bites that make it fun but the taste is underwhelming. I recommend trying to polish it with the chipotle sauce because the chimichurri sauce doesn't really add too much to the flavor. I don't recommend going out of your way to try these. I'll be searching for better ones moving forward.

    2 empanadas to go
    R Q.

    The guys were very helpful, answered all questions about ingredients to prevent allergies. The Salesforce tower location was excellent for taking the empanadas to walk around the park

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    Juan D.

    I've seen advertisements for this place plenty of times on yelp as well as an Instagram. Every time I've come by in the past, there was no parking and today I got lucky. I pulled over and jumped out the truck! What you first have to understand is, I'm from South America. I grew up, with my mom making empanadas my entire life. I've had her cook them here and I have gone back to South America and had them there. To me, empanadas are life and I am a harsh critic. Unfortunately, they are not for me. To me, from the dough to the ingredients inside, it all lacked that South American flavor. I get it this, they are playing to the neighborhood. You know what I found crazy odd, they don't have Aji. Aji is our version of salsa picante. It's like going to a Taqueria and there's no salsa for chips. Come on guys, that's the real travesty. But Remember, this is coming from an empanada snob! Now, for you folks that have not grown up with this cuisine, come right on in. The bottom line, they are tasty. A plus, they had so many types of emanadas, from beef to vegan. I also have to add, that the service was friendly, attractive and attentive.

    My D.

    Soooo good. I came back the day after. I tried the Argentine beef, Mediterranean, but I my favorite is the Saltena beef. Make sure to get both dipping sauces, the mildly spicy orange sauce and the chimichurri sauce.

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    3.5 for me. Good empanada not the best I've had but nice to have an option in the area. Staff is friendly!

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    So good. I've been coming to this place for more than 10 years! A great little snack or lunch on the go!

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    Great empanadas and sangria at affordable prices. I like that you can take them grab and go too.

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    7 months ago

    Quick to attend and the food was great. I had the Argentina Beef Empanada and had this orange sauce. It was heat

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    1 year ago

    I love love love the empanadas here. My favorites consist of the salteña, han and cheese,aji pollo, and the banana empanada yummy

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    Cafe Buenos Aires - San Francisco

    Cafe Buenos Aires - San Francisco

    4.7
    (66 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Solid! I had the…read moreBeef, Chorizo, Mushroom, Chicken and the Carne Picada. All were good and I really light dough. Solid breakfast, Lunch or Dinner option.

    Hello Yelpers,…read more Wanted to share with everyone a phenomenal Empanada Joint located on Polk Street I the city. Wife and I had the unfortunate experience of having to get our passports expedited and had to return to the Federal Building on Turk. To make the best of a bad situation we ducked into a small establishment called Cafe Buenos Aires. Let me begin with saying this little gem of an empanada establishment has me yearning to return to San Francisco. I am not a city boy by any means and avoid the city like a bad rash. Wife and I ordered 4 empanada's and a special protein and collagen latte. Everything has me saying Obrigado! (Thank you). We had the Carne Picada (Choped Sirloin) was beyond good. I have had empanadas all my life and can simply say this one has blown my mind. Spice and seasoned to perfection with potatoes and quality chopped top sirloin cuts. Chicken (Pollo) same thing with quality ingredients. Beef (Ground Beef) also excellent not my first choice but why not. I'm already here. Service was friendly and the lady working today was awesome. Not much seating inside more of a to go spot but fit the bill. Finally the Protein Cafe Latte with collagen had the wife raving about how good it was. Trust me when she says we may have to go back is a rarity for her especially in SF. Can't wait to swing by when in the area. Don't miss this place it's worth a visit and revisit in my opinion.

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    Cute little spot to grab a quick bite.
    Cute little spot to grab a quick bite.
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    Chorizo with potatoes
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    Cocina Milonga

    Cocina Milonga

    4.8
    (156 reviews)
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    Why 5 stars? Because despite a few non-ideal circumstances, it was very worth the visit…read more --- --- --- After eating lunch nearby, I had one final stop to make here for coffee and dessert, before I headed to SFO. The issue is that I was definitely pushing it on time if I planned on making my flight. As I was driving here, I had the thought that if there was an annoying parking situation or a line, I would just have to pivot and forego patronizing. But as it turns out, there was one spot available right next to the front door and no one inside. But then when I requested a nitro, the owner (I assume?) was extremely apologetic that their coffee machine broke. I asked for a few alternate types of coffee, but it turned out said machine controlled it all. So we shifted to the pastries. I read on the website that they had something with guava, so I asked for two of those: one for me, one for the wife. He even offered to heat mine up, which I will say yes to 100% of the time. I then jumped back in the car and was back into "don't' miss your flight mode." Of course, when you're in a hurry, you manage to hit every red light along the way, so I was doing a lot of yelling at electricity and God. But then I figured I might as well take the time to try the pastry that I'd originally planned on eating on the plane. As it turns out, it brought me into a nearly immersive experience of zen. The only bad thing is that I devoured it within seconds and then it was merely a thing of the past. My wife is fortunate that I have the amount of integrity that I do because I am sitting on the plane as I write this and I could easily inhale that 2nd pastry with her being none the wiser. If you're reading this, wife, remember that you hit the spousal lottery.

    Great empanadas! They toast them up to a temp that results in a perfectly hot n toasted, fresh…read moretasting empanada! I tried their beef as well as mushroom. Both are repeats for me! Don't forget to ask for their chimichurri sauce. I also love the vibes of the spot. Felt like I traveled to Argentina for a brief moment.

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    Universal Bakery

    Universal Bakery

    4.4
    (145 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Great place to come for breakfast, tamales, pastries and especially the bread rolls. Prices are…read morevery reasonable, food comes out quick and it's usually packed with people eating breakfast and other things. I am a big fan of the breakfast sandwich with plaintains, eggs, beans, cheese and crema and usually get some bread rolls to take home to make my own sandwiches. Parking can be a bit tricky in the area but I have found that it is usually fairly easy to find a spot on one or the side roads as opposed to on mission itself. Staff seem friendly. Majority of customers seem to be Latin which is always a good sign for a place like this.

    Just happened to stumble in on my way to work and found this hidden gem. This cafeteria style…read moreGuatemalan bakery serves a hardy breakfast and other unique drinks that looks freshly made every morning. The ladies are extremely friendly and had no issues ordering what I wanted. Once I paid in front, the food came out immediately, very efficient! My plate comes with my choice of scrambled eggs ( a few styles that I can choose from), a slice of cojita? cheese?, and a hearty serving of beans. I also ordered a rice drink thats not too sweet. Perfect The meal came with a bread roll that by far is my favorite. It brought the whole breakfast together. The bread had a nice crust and pillowy soft inside. It's a bakery after all the serves breakfast and other meals. Would definitely come back again :)

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    Universal Bakery
    Doblada: Shredded beef, cabbage, grilled onions,  salsa, handmade tortilla | $7.75
    Doblada: Shredded beef, cabbage, grilled onions, salsa, handmade tortilla | $7.75
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    Menu, August 2023. Cc's accepted.
    Tanguito Argentinean Grill

    Tanguito Argentinean Grill

    4.3
    (709 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is decent, but it didn't totally live up to the hype for me. The meat is…read moregood and clearly high quality, but for the price, I expected it to be a bit more impressive. Everything tasted fine, just nothing that really wowed me. It was super busy when I went, which made the place loud and kind of stressful. Service was friendly but rushed, and we waited longer than expected for our food. Overall, it's not bad and I don't regret going, but I'm not in a rush to go back. Good food, just not as amazing as people make it sound.

    If you know about eating food from around the world then you know some countries do certain food…read moredifferently and better. I am fortunate to live in San Francisco where you will find international foods from all around world. There is one region in the world which are known for their empanadas also their meats. It seems the focus recently has been in the region of South America in 2026. The country of Argentina is famous for winning the World Cup in 2022 and is favored in the 2026 to repeat as World Cup Champions. Argentina is also has a region named Patagonia which is the rival jacket to California's own North Face jacket when it comes to jackets among the tech workers in San Francisco. There is a place in San Francisco which serves meat dishes which are served from a food truck in the city Tourist Trap. On a 2026 Fisherman Wharf stroll I went to Tanguito. This place has lots of beef dishes like the steak sandwich with cheese along with the cheeseburger. I wanted to try their empanadas. I got the ham and cheese empanada. It's was delicious and had it was pretty cheesy and it was a little flakey like some in SF. The ham was savory and tasty. I will come here again and try their different meat dishes. Come to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco and try some "Argentine" meat "cuisine" and get the Argentina chimichurri which is a sauce that's "green "and Tanguito is a great addition to the San Francisco food "scene" South America is known in the soccer and now the political "arena "but you can come to a place in Fisherman's Wharf that serves food from "Argentina" just less than a mile from the "Marina "and a block away from the new "Taco Bell Cantina"

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    Tanguito Argentinean Grill
    Tanguito Argentinean Grill. My personal favorite ... outstanding.

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