Deliciously scrumptious! The empanadas (some halal too, I might add!) are freshly made and one can clearly tell. The pastry is light & flaky and the savoury fillings are just delectable. read more

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None of the empanadas are vegan friendly. They have egg and milk. Won't recommend the place as vegan friendly. read more

What a cute lil spot! These empanadas are delish, and creative - I loved the imprint of "Venga" on each of them. I got the Sweet Corn, snd the Argentine Beef empanadas. The chimichurri style dip was great with the sweet corn, while the Chipotle dip was great with the beef. The guy running the shop was very nice, and suggested the pairing for the dips to each empanada. Stop by here for a quick bite, or pick up an assortment of these delightful empanadas. read more

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The empanadas here are next-level- crispy, flavorful, and generously filled. Whether you're into classic beef or something more unique, they nail it every time. Special shoutout to Karina, who was incredibly thoughtful and attentive- she made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming, which is rare from most business these days! read more

My good friend lives in the area and we were just out for a liesurely walk on Valencia. So, when you do that for a few hours,, a spot of shopping here and there. You get a bit of the munchies. So we stopped by for a snackie-snack. My hubby, my friend and I shared a few orders of Argentine beef and Spicy Beef. I love the flakiness of the crust. The meat filling is well seasoned. The argentine beef is definitely as easy favorite. The place is very nice. Plenty of places to sit and eat. Do use the house sauce because its delish AF. I would totally eat here again. Next time i find my self walking around Valencia again. I'd make a point to stop by and have a snack again. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day! read more

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Some delicious baked goodies here, tried the mushroom and the spinach one and both were hot and sumptuous. The menu is quite large and there is a lot to pick from. A nitpick: I ate for here and would love if they opted to serve their side sauces directly on the plate or a steel bowl instead of plastic containers, but I suppose those are pre-made and packaged. read more

Great empanadas lots of choices to choose from they even have chimmichurri sauce good prices fast excellent service love their strawberry drink too read more

Went to the farmer's market this morning and came across Venga Empanadas. I'm a big fan of empanadas and decided on the Argentine beef and spicy beef. Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the filling. The spicy beef was bland (definitely NOT spicy) and had more potatoes than beef. The Argentine beef was slightly tastier, but nothing to brag about. It was also quite pricy at $6 each. There must have been a surcharge for using a credit card as my total came to be $13.56. Verdict: skip this place. I've had better Argentine empanadas elsewhere. read more

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I love Venga Empanadas! The empanadas are very tasty, come in tons of varieties, including vegan and gluten-free options, the employees are very friendly and give good customer service, and the prices are very reasonable! The restaurant itself is small, but WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE, with the entry being one long ramp up to the counter, where you order. There is ample room to turn a wheelchair or mobility scooter around. In Covid times, they have an adorable parklet out front, and after you order and pay inside with the properly-masked employee, they tell you to wait in that parklet and they bring your food out to you! This is nice, because you don't have to worry about waiting indoors for an order...and people-watching on Valencia is always fun! My favorite empanada is the Caprese (mozzarella, tomato, and basil). I also really like the 3 Cheese and Walnuts (mozzarella, blue, jack, onions, caramelized walnuts) and the Ham and Cheese empanada. You can probably tell I'm really into cheese-pull! I sometimes end my meal with an alfajor or two...Mmm, dulce de leche!! Venga Empanadas is one of the under-the-radar jewels of the Valencia St corridor...I definitely recommend checking it out for an affordable, tasty snack or meal! read more

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I had the empanadas here for take-out, actually reheated, but it was pretty good, so I imagine it's even better fresh from the restaurant. I tried the mushroom, chicken and bell peppers, and beef and potato, and all had really great flavor. The sauces were even better.. a smoky chipotle kind of sauce, and chimichurri which I especially loved (that alone gives me reason to wanna return here, the best I've had from an empanada spot, the perfect blend of parsley, olive oil, garlic and seasonings). read more

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Here because their menu says they have GF empanadas. The glass display case has a GF option on every label. Guy behind the counter says they don't have any GF empanadas. Seems like an issue. read more

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I wanted an empanada so bad and found this place on Valencia. Unfortunately there was something missing on the seasoning to remind me of Buenos Aires. I tried the spinach one (creamy but a bit tasteless), Argentinean beef, chorizo and spicy beef nothing really hit the mark. Service was fast and it's a very chill vibe. read more

Venga Empanadas has officially won me over with their incredible variety of empanadas, and one in particular stole my heart--the Five Pepper empanada. This little corner of empanada heaven has become my new go-to spot for delicious food. If I'm being honest, the first time I ever went I ordered a spinach and five pepper with a friend. I loved it so much that I ended up going back later that day with my boyfriend and he too added it to his repeat list. read more

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Best sweet and salty empanadas!! Seriously, delicious Customer service is also amazing! read more

got the spicy beef empanada. the empanadas are all ready to go at the counter, just wait a few minutes for it to be heated. the spicy beef came with a solid amount of tender rib meat, overall deliciously seasoned, and the side or orange sauce (tangy with a slight kick) paired well. a great snack! read more

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Local: 5 star. Service: 5 star (deserve a good tip). Food: 5 star (very flavorful, excelent chimichuri, great dough, the alfajor is perfect, great dulce de leche). Price: worthy. read more

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Been looking for empanadas for a long time. This place makes very best empanadas. Great portion w a ton of stuffings. Baked not deep fried. So tasty and light meal to go with wine( $10 for a glass of wine & a empanada) Awesome flavors! read more

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Yum! I was craving empanadas and have always passed by this place soo finally decided to give it a try. The place was dark and empty so I was kind of thrown off at first. The guy working helped me make my selections which was nice. I got the veggie one and beef one (can't remember exact name now. They were both really good but I preferred the veggie one which had mushrooms and cheese! I also ordered an agua de Jamaica and that was super refreshing. Overall would come back again! read more

I came with my daughter to eat Argentinian empanadas . We tried three different flavors: spinach , gaucho chicken , and aji gallina. They were very good !! and for desert... alfajores de maicena . Everything was tasty, especially with the chimichurri sauce . The price was good as well as the customer service. Lastly the location is lovely, right on Valencia street where this is lots to see and do. read more

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It doesn't get any better than this. Amazing selection of Empanadas to choose from, along with other packaged foods and drinks ready to eat.

I can't believe it had taken me so long to try out this place. Venga has a great selection of flavors, including many veggie options that I will return to explore. The staff was super helpful when I had questions about the fillings and was figuring out which to choose. I ended up trying the mushroom and mediterranean empanadas. Both were amazing, though I thought the mediterranean empanadas could have used some more flavor. Each order comes with chimichurri and hot sauce. The hot sauce isn't really that spicy and has a roasted chipotle-esque flavor, which didn't pair all that well with the empanadas. It would be amazing if there were perhaps multiple sauce options to choose from! Venga is definitely going to become a regular staple for me! My two empanadas made for a pretty filling lunch. At under $10, this is an inexpensive, easy takeout meal! read more

Overall: A decent but not spectacular empanadas spot in the Mission. Solid selection of flavors, but a bit overpriced, and the spicy empanadas and sauce lacks a kick. Location: Easy to spot small location on Valencia street with an orange awning. Limited seating inside and a few stools outside, but I took my order to go. Service: The empanadas are pre-made, so the server just heats them up in an oven when you order (this is standard). It wasn't too crowded in early afternoon, so it only took a few minutes for a takeout order. Food: I got a mix of chicken, beef, and chorizo empanadas, with a couple of the spicy variety. The empanadas were $4 each, which was $1 more than I believe it should be. The flavors of the meat and toppings are good and the dough is nicely crisp, but I found them to be a bit flatter than I would have liked. Also, the spicy empanadas were not as spicy as I would have hoped, and the accompanying orange sauce was lacking a kick. So good enough for me to wolf down because I was hungry, but enough disappointment to not compare favorably to better empanadas I've had in the past. read more

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Cashier didn't bother letting me know they had zero chimichurri sauce nor salsa left after I already ordered $30 worth of empanadas.... Used to go here all the time but who eats their empanadas with neither of the two sauces..... read more

We stopped at Venga during our wedding Second Line and they took fantastic care of us! Everyone raved about the empanadas and the sangria! The staff was kind and accommodating, they felt like part of the party by the end! Working with Patricia ahead of time made the event memorable for everyone involved! Thanks, Venga for making our wedding so special! read more

Best empanadas in the city! Great veggie options. And don't forget about the sweet ones.

Stellar food and service. Seriously cannot go wrong with any of the fillings! Always come out piping hot-delectable and urbane. Go-to snack spot for myself and friends. read more

Soooo good! My boyfriend and I ordered the pepper and manchego empanada and chicken empanada. It was so delicious. The sauces that it came with were on point as well: a chimichurri and red pepper sauce. Will definitely be back! read more

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Really great little empanada shop in the Mission that sells delicious little pockets of heaven and plays Argentinian music in the background! Tried the beef empanadas and also the chicken one, both were tasty! The shell was really light and not too heavy which was great because it wasn't overpowering and the filling was the star. The beef filling was really exquisite and juicy. The chicken was a little on the drier end. FYI: the hot sauce on the tables are not spicy at all and are a great addition to the empanadas if you like yours saucy. The chimichurri was also really tasty. Minus one star for the incredibly long time it took to heat these bad boys up! Maybe I was hungry but it seemed like it took 5ever. PS: get the alfajores or the cookies. You don't be disappointed! read more

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Great empanada place!! The empanadas are about $4 each. The filling is generous, the crust is flaky and delicious! Such a great snack. The empanadas are baked to order so it takes a few minutes. I would want to try every flavor! The spicy beef and argentina beef are both delicious! read more

While waiting for a table at nearby Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar, my dad and I decided to explore the Mission District. Our estimated wait time was over two hours and we were a bit hungry, so we looked for a spot to grab a quick bite to eat. I don't eat empanadas very often, but I always enjoy them so we decided to give Venga Empanadas a try. The cafe was dimly lit and not particularly clean. It was clear that this spot has quite a few regulars since the owners were conversing with customers in Spanish. We had to wait a while to order and receive our food since the owners were busy joking with other customers. My dad and I ordered 2 empanadas, and the owner pushed us to get something to drink, but we politely declined. He seemed upset that we didn't purchase more. Customer service aside, the empanadas were tasty enough. I appreciated the multiple vegetarian options. I got the sweet corn, which came with corn, red bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese. The pastry was crisp and buttery, the cheese was sufficiently melted, and the corn added a nice sweetness. The food here is solid, but don't expect much service. read more

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I walked in and almost ended up getting 3 empanadas, but I saw that they were a pretty decent size. So, I only bought 2. I got the gaucho chicken and the mushroom. My total came out to $8.57. The gaucho chicken empanada was ok. I felt like the chicken was dry. The mushroom one was much better and had more flavor. All the empanadas are pre-made and they just heat them up when you order them. They also have a description of the ingredients for each empanada, which makes it easier to decide which one to get. read more

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This would have been an easy five-star review until they raised their prices but shrunk their empanadas a few years back. Taste-wise, the empanadas are great, and they have variety. We could easily go in and order six different flavors. And for a couple of years, they were a great deal at a great price. Plus, sangria! But at some point the prices went up and the size went down. Everything still tastes good, but the empanadas were maybe half to two-thirds the original size, so it wasn't such a great deal anymore. read more

I ordered delivery from here once for a virtual group event I hosted and they followed my delivery instructions exactly. The food was pretty good. The empanadas were smaller than I expected, but they packed a punch of flavors! I could not believe they offered spinach empanadas, but everything else was pretty darn good and my virtual group participants did not complain! read more

The breakfast empanadas are so bomb. I came in for one but the dude kept it in the toaster oven too long but he said he'd give me another one if i waited 5 more minutes. NBD. N he ended up giving me 3 :') real nice front stafff ppl. I also love the mushroom n banana dulce de leche as well. yee read more

Man, I've missed you so much! I stopped by here unintentionally and I'm still dreaming of the empanadas I had. I've had all sorts here but my tried and true will always be the Argentine empanadas. Two of them are just enough to keep me full! On a whim, I decided to try the sweet empanadas. I believe there were apple sauce and some other ingredients that was really good! There was only one to purchase so that sucked. The mango tango drink was delicious. If you like smoothies then you'll like it. Good portion size and just the perfect drink to sip while walking around. I used to order takeout here and I think they've only forgot to add sauce maybe twice, so double check that. While I think it's a bit pricey for empanadas, it always seems to be just the right amount of filling and deliciousness! Extra 5 stars for the cashier who was heating up the empanada, serving folx and ringing up orders. He also had an amazing playlist. I had to Shazam a few songs! Will always make sure to stop by when possible! read more

I was in a class field trip to try out latin American food which led me to Venga Empandas. It´s nice that there was a thin table circling around some stools, enough for people to enjoy food outside, along with two tables by the side of the entrance. Walking inside, there were thin tables leading you to where you should go with the rich smell of chicken coming from the kitchen. I ordered a Guacho Chicken Empanada along with Tango Mango. When the food came in, the bread was crunchy enough to compliment the chicken inside. The best comparison I can think of is a flauta but adding sauce to the meal didn´t add anything special. As for the Tango Mango, you can tell it had the mango taste but the juiciness like others just wasn´t there. I would defiently visit here again but I´d want a few changes to my meal. read more

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These were perfect for feeding a last minute party. The empanadas were golden and flakey on the outside and I the portions inside were quite generous. We ordered the Argentine beef, spicy beef, aji gallina, gaucho chicken, mushroom, and sweet corn. My favorites were the beef and sweet corn. They also come with two sauces that were really good. I would cater from them again for the quick, seamless delivery and impressive oven to door time! read more

This is my go-to place for a potluck or picnic! They have a large selection of both meat and veggie empanadas. I've pretty much tried all the flavors and everything is scrumptious with my favorites being the three cheese and walnuts and the chorizo. I recommend eating them with the sauces for extra flavor. read more

Empanadas were good, had a lot of filling to choose from. Will come back to try more when I'm in the area

They served the empanada hot and sizzling. I ordered their Argentine Beef empanada and it was tasty and delish. It goes well with their chimichurri and hot sauce. I had eaten brunch around 10:30am and when 2:30pm rolled around, it was a great snack to nick nack on. read more